There are some views that one never gets tired of, however long you gaze upon them. One such is the sight of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. More often than not nestled among clouds, this graceful landmark with its sweeping elegant arches is a beautiful sight to behold. What better way to take it in than to sit in a comfortable restaurant having stellar views of the Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge, enjoying a delicious hot meal? Whether you are a visitor to this gorgeous city or a local, this is an experience that is not to be missed. If you’re like other travelers who wish to experience more stunning sights like these, consider staying in one of the best hotels or Airbnb tiny houses. In the meantime, continue reading to learn about the top restaurants with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco.
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About Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
The iconic Golden Gate Bridge, shining bright in its signature International Orange colour, is known as a symbol of power and progress in the United States and set a new benchmark for suspension-bridge designs worldwide. When it was completed in 1937, it was celebrated as the world’s tallest and longest suspension bridge.
According to the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, the bridge attracts around 10 million visitors annually. The bridge is known to carry around 112,000 vehicles daily. While it is no longer the longest suspension bridge, it remains the most photographed bridge in the world.
Tips for visiting:
Some of the best places to get postcard shots of the Golden Gate Bridge are Conzelman Road and Crissy Field Promenade.
Avoid flying drones near the Golden Gate Bridge or other District property, as it’s banned due to the safety and security risks they pose to the bridge.
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Restaurants with views of Golden Gate Bridge
1. Mersea Restaurant, Bar and Venue
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Mersea Restaurant, Bar and Venue is a captivating waterfront dining restaurant with a view of the Bay area with an enticing menu. Situated on Treasure Island, it offers panoramic vistas of the city skyline, the Bay Bridge, and the shimmering waters of the San Francisco Bay.
The menu at Mersea Restaurant, Bar and Venue is equally impressive, featuring an array of delectable dishes, but it’s the signature double-stacked cheeseburger that steals the show. Crafted with care, this burger is a mouthwatering masterpiece, boasting a juicy patty topped with pickles, cheddar cheese, iceberg lettuce, and a house-made secret sauce, all nestled within a soft brioche bun. Some of their other offerings worth trying are the fish chowder, cheese pizza, and chicken crispy taco. I would love to try these dishes when I visit here.
Mersea Restaurant, Bar and Venue
Address: 699 Avenue of the Palms Treasure Island, San Francisco, CA 94130, United States
Website: Mersea Restaurant, Bar and Venue
Opening hours: Wed: 11am - 5pm; Thu and Sat: 11am - 7pm; Sun: 11am – 4pm (closed on Mon & Tue)
Menu: Double-stacked cheeseburger, crispy tacos, French fries, cheese pizza, Parke’s fish chowder and fish & chips. View the menu here.
Reservation required: Not required for a group of 20 or fewer
What guests are saying about the restaurant and view:
“Stopped in this cute spot & had a fabulous culinary experience. Started with the chowda, amazing!! Them had the tri tip sandwich, holy shnikles! What a gem… the atmosphere was very inviting & friendly. The views are surreal. Thank you for creating this gem!” - by Google reviewer, JonTheJeweler CKFJewelry
2. Radhaus
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Nestled within the historic Fort Mason Center, Radhaus boasts panoramic vistas of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the picturesque San Francisco Bay. This stunning backdrop complements the beer menu perfectly, as Radhaus features an extensive selection of German and American craft beers, making it a haven for beer aficionados. This beerhall and restaurant also serves classic delights such as bratwurst, potato pancakes, and chicken schnitzel sandwiches. If you’re here for the best brunch with a view in San Francisco, don’t miss out on their pretzel french toast. I feel this place is perfect for big families or groups.
Radhaus
Address: 2 Marina Blvd., Building A, San Francisco, CA 94123, United States
Website: Radhaus
Opening hours: Mon: 12pm - 8pm; Tue - Thu: 12pm - 9pm; Fri: 12pm - 10pm; Sat: 11am - 10pm; Sun: 10am - 8pm
Menu: Chicken schnitzel sandwich, potato pancakes, Radhaus fries, gürkensalat, bratwurst, pretzel French toast and Elderflower weizen bier cocktail. View the menu here.
Reservation required: Yes (for groups of up to 8 people)
What guests are saying about the restaurant and view:
“…Yummy beers (try the Elderflower mix!). Jägerschnitzel was great. Beautiful views onto the harbor and Golden Gate Bridge. Service is very friendly and accommodating.” - by Google reviewer, Laguz Elbedottir
3. Greens Restaurant
Dine at this landmark vegan/vegetarian restaurant in San Francisco for amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands, and the Marina. Located at Fort Mason, this pioneering restaurant helped bring vegetarian cuisine into the mainstream in the United States. Even if you self-describe yourself as a carnivore, you’ll find that, as many guests over the years have discovered, what Greens does with vegetarian dishes is incomparable.
Seated at its classy wood-panelled warehouse-style dining rooms that come with floor-to-ceiling glass windows, you will get to enjoy the absolutely breath-taking views of the Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. I would love to visit this restaurant to click some amazing pictures of the Golden Gate Bridge and sample some delicious dishes from their enticing menu. The restaurant uses organic vegetables grown at their own farm and boasts of a spectacular range of flavours. The restaurant refreshes the menu frequently adding inventive dishes using seasonal vegetables. Note that the menus are highly seasonal and subject to changes.
Greens Restaurant
Address: 2 Marina Blvd, Fort Mason Center Building A, San Francisco, CA 94123, United States
Website: Greens Restaurant
Opening hours: Tue - Fri: 11:30am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 9pm; Sat - Sun: 10:30am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 9pm (closed on Mon)
Menu: Chocolate layer cake, cauliflower quinoa griddle cakes and roasted cabbage & giant bean tagine. View the menu here.
Reservation required: Not specified
4. Scoma’s of Sausalito
Overlooking San Francisco Bay, Scoma’s of Sausalito is a charming restaurant that’s located off Pier 47 inside a historic building. With its stunning panoramic views of the Bay and the San Francisco skyline, the restaurant makes for a wonderful venue for a romantic meal. But do make it a point to ask for a table with a view. On the menu is a range of fresh seasonal seafood as well as Italian specialities. Dishes that you should try out at Scoma’s include the lazy cioppino, oysters Sausalito, as well as its clam chowder bread bowl.
Scoma’s of Sausalito
Address: 588 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965, United States
Website: Scoma’s of Sausalito
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11:30am - 8pm; Fri - Sat: 11:30am - 9pm
Menu: Oysters Sausalito, lazy cioppino and clam chowder bread bowl. View the menu here.
Reservation required: Not specified
What guests are saying about the restaurant and view:
“Nestled in the quiet downtown Sausalito, it provide spectacular view of the bay and the cities of Oakland and San Francisco…” - by Google reviewer, Mark Nolasco
5. McCormick & Kuleto's Seafood & Steaks
McCormick & Kuleto’s Seafood & Steaks is one of the best places to eat near the Golden Gate Bridge. Located at the historic Ghirardelli Square in the Fisherman’s Wharf tourist district, this restaurant offers incredible views of the San Francisco Bay, Aquatic Park, Alcatraz Island, Angel Island, and the marina. Spread over three levels, you are sure to get great views of these attractions from the window seats. The restaurant focuses on fresh seafood with a fresh menu each day. Enjoy its specialities like signature oysters, Alaskan King crab claws, stuffed Atlantic salmon and Maine lobster bisque. After you finish your meal you can walk across to the Ghirardelli store for their world-famous chocolates and ice cream.
McCormick & Kuleto's Seafood & Steaks
Address: 900 North Point St., 94109 San Francisco, CA 94109, United States
Website: McCormick & Kuleto’s Seafood & Steaks
Opening hours: Tue - Thu, Sun: 11:30am - 9pm; Mon: 3:30pm - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 11:30am - 10pm
Menu: New England clam chowder, classic crème brûlée and Dungeness crab stuffed salmon. View the menu here.
Reservation required: No
What guests are saying about the restaurant and view:
“…great place for seafood with an amazing view of the cove and the bay in the distance especially if there’s a good sunset. The ambience is perfect for a relaxing evening…” - by Google reviewer, Taha Zaidi
6. Farley
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
This restaurant within Sausalito‘s Cavallo Point Lodge complex offers the most amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco from its dining room. Offering a welcome break from the hustle-bustle of the city, the restaurant’s sophisticated atmosphere makes it one of the top places for you to enjoy an evening of fine dining. Enjoy its specialities which include house-made charcuterie, and don’t forget to pick something from its wonderfully extensive wine cellar.
Farley
Address: 601 Murray Circle, Fort Baker, Sausalito, California 94965, United States
Website: Farley
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11am - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 11pm
Menu: Umami fries, buttermilk fried chicken sandwich, beer battered Fort Bragg cod. View the menu here.
Reservation required: No
What guests are saying about the restaurant and view:
“This restaurant is a national treasure. Outstanding service. You can sit on the deck with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge and bay…” - by Google reviewer, Emily Poplawski
7. Fog Harbour Fish House
Fog Harbour Fish House promises to deliver the definitive Fisherman’s Wharf restaurant experience. Located on Pier 39, the restaurant offers majestic views of the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge, and an authentic seafood menu that’ll leave you wanting for more. Featuring 100% sustainable seafood, the menu is extensive, but don’t miss their famed clam chowder, the Garlic Roasted Whole Dungenness Crab and Baked Oysters.
Fog Harbour Fish House
Address: Pier 39, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States
Website: Fog Harbour Fish House
Opening hours: 11am - 10pm (daily)
Menu: Clam chowder, whole garlic roasted Dungeness crab, baked oyster, crab cakes and shellfish tower. View the menu here.
Reservation required: Yes (only for up to 6 people)
What guests are saying about the restaurant and view:
“…Nice atmosphere - enjoyed looking out the windows at the coast, Alcatraz island and the Golden Gate Bridge.” - by Google reviewer, Angel
8. Hog Island Oyster Co. - San Francisco
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
I believe this place is ideal for guests who love oysters. Boasting of an oyster selection par excellence, you will find here the widest variety of oysters procured fresh from across the United States, which are served with classic accompaniments of lemon, Tabasco, and mignonette, making their justly-famous oyster platter an experience in itself. Other signature dishes include the mussels and the rustic seafood stew. The restaurant which is located in the Ferry Building offers both indoor and outdoor seating, so you can enjoy the breath-taking views of the Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge during your meal. Since the restaurant doesn’t take reservations, be prepared for long lines at this local and tourist favourite.
Hog Island Oyster Co.
Address: 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States
Website: Hog Island Oyster Co.
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11:30am - 8pm; Sat - Sun: 11am - 8pm
Menu: Mussels, rustic seafood stew, clam chowder and grilled cheese. View the menu here.
Reservation required: No
9. Waterbar Restaurant
This kid-friendly restaurant located at the Embarcadero offers an incredible ambience featuring stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the waterfront, and a charming aquarium décor (check out the two large fishtanks inside). Make sure you time your visit during the oyster happy hour which gives a bargain deal for the freshest of oysters. The open bar is extensive and the bartenders are known for their “killer” cocktails. A visit after dark guarantees you magical views of a lit up Golden Gate Bridge.
I can’t wait to visit this place and document my travel experiences at the outdoor seating area while relishing the views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Waterbar Restaurant
Address: 399 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States
Website: Waterbar Restaurant
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11:30am - 2:30pm, 2:30pm - 5pm (bar menu), 5pm - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 11:30am - 2:30pm, 2:30pm - 5pm (bar menu), 5pm - 9:15pm’ Mon: 11:30am - 2:30pm, 2:30pm - 5pm (bar menu)
Menu: Chilled Maine lobster, oyster bar, and ahi tuna tartare. View the menu here.
Reservation required: No
What guests are saying about the restaurant and view:
“…The atmosphere is wonderful. It is located near the historic ferry building, and the views, which dominate the dinning room and bar are incredible. The food is consistently delicious…” - by Google reviewer, Stuart Meighan
Plan a special meal against the extraordinary setting of the Golden Gate Bridge
While there are plenty of amazing top-notch restaurants and 24-hour restaurants in San Francisco, a dinner with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay would be a much-coveted experience. Given just how popular San Francisco is as a tourist destination, you’ll need to plan ahead in terms of reservations. While making reservations, remember to ask and confirm that your table has the view you are looking for so you get the best experience.
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