Where to Eat in San Francisco on Christmas Day

From hotel brunches to delicious seafood dinners, there's a wide variety of restaurants to dine at this Christmas in San Francisco.

Are you visiting San Francisco for the holidays and want a place to dine on Christmas Day? Or maybe you have relatives in from out of town and your apartment can't hold all your visitors? Here are some options where you can have a delicious, memorable Christmas feast.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

PIER 39

Stop by Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. for a Christmas Day lunch or dinner, open noon to 8 p.m. From hearty seafood dishes to amazing slow-roasted ribs, there's something on the menu for everyone.

DINE AT Bubba Gump's

City Cruises

Pier 3

Take your celebrations to the sea aboard aChristmas Day Premier Dinner Cruise. Boarding begins at 3:00 p.m. and features a three-course seated meal and live entertainment.

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Crab House at Pier 39

PIER 39

Open from 11:00 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Christmas Day, this perennial favorite promises that only Dungeness crabs weighing at least two pounds make it to your table. So, strap on a bib and get to work! Bonus: they offer two hours of free validated parking at the PIER 39 garage.

Dine at Crab House at Pier 39

Fog Harbor Fish House

PIER 39

Open from 11:00 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Christmas Day, Fog Harbor Fish House will have their complete (and impressive!) regular menu.

Dine at Fog Harbor Fish House

Fogo de Chao

201 Third Street

Indulge in a holiday feast with seasonal menu items at Fogo de Chao. They will be open on Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., serving delicious Brazilian meats and holiday cheer.

Dine at Fogo de Chao

The Franciscan Crab Restaurant

PIER 43 1/2

Overlooking the hustle and bustle of the Bay from Fisherman's Wharf, The Franciscan Crab Restaurant is open from noon to 8 p.m. and offers two-hour free validated parking.

Dine at Franciscan crab restaurant

The Garden Court at The Palace Hotel

2 New Montgomery Street

Visit The Palace Hotel's famed Garden Court for Christmas Day brunch. Reservations are limited and will fill up fast. Make yours today!

DINE AT THE GARDEN COURT

John's Grill

63 Ellis Street

John's Grill is a San Francisco institution, featured in classic works of detective noir like The Maltese Falcon. John's Grill is where you can get a healthy portion of local character to go with your terrific, dry-aged Black Angus steaks.

Dine At John's Grill

Pier Market Seafood Restaurant

PIER 39

Said to serve some of the best seafood in the city, Pier Market will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Christmas Day. Enjoy everything from mesquite-grilled fish to a clam chowder sourdough bread bowl. You can see the chefs at work in their massive open kitchen.

dine at pier market seafood restaurant