La Mar is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfront in San Francisco.

1. La Mar

8.8
Pier 1½ (at Washington St), San Francisco, CA
Peruvian Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 232 tips and reviews

DailyCandyDailyCandy: We like the ceviches and waterfront views, but we love the bustling happy hour with $5 cocktails. Read more.

Natalie L.Natalie Lin: Tasty ceviche + nice waterfront view.

Lucia C.Lucia Cisilotto: Ceviche Nikei and Empanadas are great! Ask for a table by the waterfront!

Waterbar is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfront in San Francisco.

2. Waterbar

8.8
399 The Embarcadero (btwn Folsom & Harrison St), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Rincon Hill · 199 tips and reviews

The Culinary Institute of AmericaThe Culinary Institute of America: You might have come for the waterfront view, but you'll never want to leave after you take a peek at this mouth-watering menu by Executive Chef Parke Ulrich. He's a CIA alumnus.

ArthurArthur: Waterfront seafood restaurant. If you don't want to have your crab at fisherman wharf with all the tourist here you will enjoy tranquility where sf habitants come to brunch. Upper class

Tasting TableTasting Table: Snag a seat on Waterbar's patio, a perfect spot to dig into an enviable oyster list ($3.55 to $4.30) and raw bar selection whilst taking in waterfront and Bay Bridge views. Read more.

Gallery 308 is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfront in San Francisco.

3. Gallery 308

8.7
2 Marina Blvd Bldg A, San Francisco, CA
Art Gallery · 1 tip

John K.John Kidde: Cool venue. Nice and open with a great view of the waterfront.

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Visitor Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfront in San Francisco.

4. San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Visitor Center

8.8
499 Jefferson St (at Hyde St), San Francisco, CA
Tourist Information and Service · Fishermans Wharf · 15 tips and reviews

Robert S.Robert Shaye: Beautiful museum, and free! The Waterfront exhibit just opened in Feb '12 and is spectacular!

Alecia C.Alecia Christine: Best visitors’s center I have ever explored. Super interesting exhibits!

Wilson F.Wilson Favre-Delerue: Lovely harbour side location, informative offering regarding the city's maritime anchoring.

Coqueta is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfront in San Francisco.

5. Coqueta

8.9
Pier 5 - The Embarcadero (Broadway), San Francisco, CA
Spanish Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 205 tips and reviews

Anjali A.Anjali Alban: Waterfront tapas

Henry T.Henry Tang: Tapas by waterfront

Jackie F.Jackie Fei: Great waterfront spot for small bites

The Ramp is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfront in San Francisco.

6. The Ramp

8.4
855 Terry a Francois Blvd (at Illinois St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · 111 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST WATERFRONT BARThe un-San Franciscan ambiance includes a claim to fame as the one tavern in SF where you can fish while drinking. Read more.

Best ofBest of: Spend your Sunday on the waterfront at The Ramp. Sip on a drink while you enjoy the breath-taking view of the bay. FYI, you can't dock your boat, just in case you wanted to. Read more.

Megan M.Megan Masters: Great spot for a warm day. Food & hangout edgy and oh so San Francisco.

Ferry Building Marketplace is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfront in San Francisco.

7. Ferry Building Marketplace

9.3
1 Ferry Building (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Market · Financial District · 468 tips and reviews

Aaron D.Aaron Draczynski: Grab a coffee from Blue Bottle, then head out back and admire the waterfront view.

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Local purveyors, hawking everything from cheese and chocolate to cupcakes, line the arcades of this historic waterfront building; the city’s best farmers’ market sets up out front three days a week.

BérengerBérenger: A place you can't miss in the city. Love the atmosphere here. Take a pastry a ACME Bakery, a drip at Blue Bottle, and go sit outside on the waterfront. Amazing.

Waterfront Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfront in San Francisco.

8. Waterfront Restaurant

7.4
7 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 76 tips and reviews

Kimi T.Kimi Thornton: The service is occasionally bad, and it's overpriced, but it's very nice and well priced during happy hour from 3-6 if you get a spot outside overlooking the waterfront.

Mathieu T.Mathieu Tamigniau: Waterfront wifi password is pier7wifi ;-)

Sabrina M.Sabrina Muncy: Wagu flatiron steak. Amazing! Halibut with brown butter hollindaise. Melted in my mouth

Hi Dive is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfront in San Francisco.

9. Hi Dive

8.2
501 The Embarcadero (at Bryant (Pier 28 1/2)), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Rincon Hill · 85 tips and reviews

Gayle M.Gayle Maccia: Everything!! Fun dive on the waterfront.

ChrisChris: Great place to get some food to split and beers along the embacadero

Raimo TuiskuRaimo Tuisku: Come here early in the morning and spend the whole day. They have sunlight early in the morning until the very end of your awaken hours.

Exploratorium is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfront in San Francisco.

10. Exploratorium

9.1
Pier 15 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Science Museum · Northern Waterfront · 334 tips and reviews

DailyCandyDailyCandy: With three times as much space and more than 600 indoor and outdoor exhibits, there are plenty of ways to play.Enjoy interactive exhibits, fog installations, and observatory rooms w/ waterfront views.

Milli P.Milli Parkus: Location!!! Waterfront view! Excellent learning place!

Jordan S.Jordan Staniscia: You'll never finish everything in one visit. Pick a side and really go for it! For added fun, get tickets to the pitch-black tactile dome!

Embarcadero Public Promenade is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfront in San Francisco.

11. Embarcadero Public Promenade

8.8
The Embarcadero (along Herb Caen Way), San Francisco, CA
Scenic Lookout · Northern Waterfront · 8 tips and reviews

Steve B.Steve B: On a sunny day this is an awesome place to walk or make part of your run.

Enrico S.Enrico S: Nice shops and beautiful view

Jess L.Jess L: Great running spot!

Argonaut Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfront in San Francisco.

12. Argonaut Hotel

7.9
495 Jefferson Street (Hyde St), San Francisco, CA
Hotel · Fishermans Wharf · 63 tips and reviews

Colin A.Colin Ayer: Lovely boutique hotel near the waterfront and close to one end of a trolley route...

Sara H.Sara Holyoak: Great hotel! Staff are really friendly, rooms are spacious and its in a brilliant location. Definitely recommend.

Julia 🌴Julia 🌴: Room 453 has an awesome view of Alcatraz. You can crank out the window and hear the street musicians from your room. Don't miss the free wine in the lobby from 5-6p at all Kimpton properties.

Epic Steak is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfront in San Francisco.

13. Epic Steak

8.3
369 The Embarcadero (at Folsom), San Francisco, CA
Steakhouse · Rincon Hill · 116 tips and reviews

Food & WineFood & Wine: Chef Jan Birnbaum’s waterfront restaurant has magnificent views and a delicious burger that's cooked over a custom-built wood-fired grill.

Kelly .Kelly 🍰: Burger is amazing. Filet is amazing. Make sure to order the sides including the mushrooms and potatoes! For dinner averaged $110/person for 6 people including drinks

AskMenAskMen: One of those rare spans that’s beautiful form a distance - this steak & wine place has a custom-built woodfire grill to cook your meat the way cavemen intended Read more.

Mission Rock Resort is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfront in San Francisco.

14. Mission Rock Resort

8.2
817 Terry a Francois Blvd (Mariposa), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Mission Bay · 76 tips and reviews

Maybs M.Maybs M: Oysters are 99 cents at this waterfront spot from 3pm to 7pm every weekday. Enjoy paired with a stellar Bay view. (via Eater SF)

Michael C.Michael Cox: Yum! Great views. Get the crab roll, NE clam chowder or roasted cauliflower

William L.William Lai: Great views from the dog-friendly patio seating

Pier 23 Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfront in San Francisco.

15. Pier 23 Cafe

7.9
Pier 23 (btwn Battery St & Green St), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 147 tips and reviews

Brian M.Brian McG: Good drink menu and waterfront location. Enjoy a drink outside

ПетрПетр: Fish&chips are great! And oysters too!

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: A local hangout with a great view of the bay! As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.