You'll find cafes, bars, and restaurants in every neighborhood of the city. But most of them are located where the tourists are - in Union Square, Mission, Chinatown, and Fisherman's Wharf. Here you will be offered to taste both traditional American food and exotics - national dishes of Nicaragua, Mexico, Guatemala, China and other countries. And, of course, California delicacies (for 5-6 USD and more expensive).
Savings on food in Bay City can be made thanks to happy hours. This is the afternoon when cafes and restaurants offer discounts to diners. A sign out front will say "Happy hours" and indicate the promotional period. A large sandwich, for example, in such a place will cost only 3-4 USD + tip (10-15%).
There are more than 3,000,000 eating establishments in the city. It would take you 10 years to eat at least once at each of them and decide on the best cafes and restaurants in San Francisco. Spend that time doing other things! And for lunch, come to the cafes and restaurants in San Francisco, which, according to reviews, tourists consider a must visit.
Kokkari Estiatorio
This San Francisco restaurant with a luxurious Greek-inspired interior will appeal to lovers of Mediterranean cuisine. Specialties include roast lamb, grilled octopus with orange sauce, and moussaka. The average check per person is 25-30 USD.
Crab House.
This Pier 39 themed establishment is a must for freshly caught Dungeness crab and other seafood. You won't have any trouble familiarizing yourself with the menu. It's available in English, Italian, Japanese and seven other languages.
The specialty can be ordered as crab soup in a bread plate, crab cakes, etc., or as a whole crab baked in garlic sauce. But remember: Crab House is not one of San Francisco's inexpensive restaurants. You will be charged 25 USD for a half crab and 39 USD for a whole crab. If you pay such a price, it should be for the most delicious crabs. And they're served from September through April.
Cliff House.
"House on the Rock" is located in north Ocean Beach. It has a great view of the ocean with dolphins, seals and other local wildlife. It has the best fish stew in town. It is made of giant crab, fish, clams, garlic and tomato broth. The price of the dish at the San Francisco Cliff House restaurant is 30 USD.
Cheesecake Factory.
The Cheese Pie Factory is a place you simply must visit. One of its restaurants is located on the roof of Macy's. It's always crowded because of the view. People come here not only to eat delicious food (on average for 23 USD), but also to take beautiful photos. The standard portion of pie is huge, but you can order a small one - lunch size - until 17:00.
The Rotunda
Go to this restaurant after shopping in Union Square. It's located under the glass dome of the Neiman Marcus department store. You're sure to appreciate the aesthetics of the place, the unobtrusive service, the panorama outside the window, and the varied menu. Try the chicken salad. It's sumptuous, and so are the prices at the Rotunda. The average check per person is $37 USD.
Top of The Mark.
This legendary establishment is located at the Mark Hopkins Hotel. To get in here, you sometimes have to make reservations a couple months in advance. If you're going to San Francisco, stop by for Sunday brunch. Admission is $84 USD for adults and $49 USD for kids 4-12. They make delicious cocktails here. The views of the sunset are spectacular.
