Emerging where Golden Gate Park meets the Pacific Ocean. 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.

Fisherman's Wharf restaurant with happy hour, seafood and steak, banquets, parties, Italian food and California wines. Voted best seafood restaurant by locals with great views, prices and food. Open daily for lunch and dinner. $$$. AE, D, JCB, 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. Offering panoramic views and seafood favorites including whole Dungeness crab, crab cakes, steamed mussels and fresh oysters. Validated parking. Full menu in seven languages. Daily 11:30am-10pm. $$$. AE, D, MC, V.

Creative vegetarian cuisine, using seasonal organic produce, served in spacious, art-filled dining room with panoramic Bay views. Award-winning wine list. Separate take-out service. Restaurant L Tu-Sa noon-2:30pm, Br Su 10:30am-2 pm, cafe dinners M-F 5:30-9pm, Su cafe dinners starting March 1; prix fixe dinner Sa 5:30-9 pm; Greens to Go M-Th 8am-8pm, F-Sa until 5 pm, Su 9am-4pm. Beer/wine. $$$. AE, D, MC, V.