Emerging where Golden Gate Park meets the Pacific Ocean, the Beach Chalet is upstairs from the Golden Gate Park Visitor Center. Featuring American Bistro cooking and handcrafted, house-brewed signature ales matched by equally incredible ocean views. B, L and D Su-Th 9am-11pm, F-Sa until 2am, Br Su 10am-3pm. $$$. MC, V.

Featuring a full bar and waterfront view of the bay and Alcatraz, serving up fresh, classically-prepared American food and, of course, clam chowder served in Boudin's famous sourdough bread bowls. All day menu. $$$. AE, DC, D, MC, V.

Contemporary continental American cuisine with view of the city. Reservations suggested. B M-F 7-10am, Lunch M-F 11:30am-2:30pm, D nightly 6-10pm, Br Su 10am-2:30pm. $$$$. AE, CB, DC, JCB, MC, V.

Fisherman's Wharf seafood restaurant with happy hour, seafood and steak, banquets, parties, Italian food and California wines. Voted San Francisco's best seafood restaurant by locals with some of the greatest views, prices and food. Open daily for lunch and dinner. $$$. AE, D, JCB, MC, V.

Breathtaking views from the cliffs overlooking Seal Rocks, the Pacific Ocean and Marin coastline with two restaurants, serving fresh seafood, omelettes for breakfast, sandwiches for lunch, California cuisine style menu for Sutro's and a Sunday champagne buffet brunch. B, L, D daily, including holidays. $$$$. AE, DC, MC, V.

A favorite of San Francisco since 1928 this historic local waterfront restaurant and bar has old time waterfront photos lining its walls and great views of the bay. Open daily B 7:30am-noon, L noon-4pm, D 4-9pm. $$. D, MC, V.

Executive chef/co-owner Jan Birnbaum prepares innovative steakhouse dishes from wood-fired steaks and chops to fish and fowl in a signature Pat Kuleto designed panoramic setting. $$$$. Serving lunch and dinner. AE, CB, DC, D, MC, V.

Fog Harbor Fish House offers stunning views and waterfront dining on Pier 39. The restaurant feature; live lobster, crab, steaks, fresh fish and clam chowder; kid's menu. L and D daily 11am-10pm. Full service bar. $$$. AE, D, MCB, MC, V.

"Hands down the best food you'll find on Fisherman's Wharf," Sunset Magazine. Offering panoramic views and seafood favorites including whole Dungeness crab, crab cakes, steamed mussels and fresh oysters. Validated parking. Full menu in seven foreign languages. Daily 11:30am-10pm. $$$. AE, D, MC, V.