Located within Le Meridien San Francisco, Park Grill is popular with Financial District types looking for a low-key spot to grab a power lunch, brunch or sup. The food is California classic, heavy on fresh local ingredients whipped up into seasonal delights such as grilled catch of the day, pastas with a variety of toppings, and steaks cooked to order. The wait staff is efficient and the personal warmth while recounting the daily specials or advising on the right wine to accompany it from the fine wine list puts you at ease. California vintages are favored, but there are a few imports.
With a gorgeous view of the Oakland Bay Bridge, the interior of Epic Roasthouse is a stunning accomplishment by famed restaurant entrepreneur Pat Kuleto. There are large windows, rich fabrics, and a large fireplace making the restaurant warm and inviting. A very busy place, if you don't have reservations the wait can be quite long. Luckily there is a full bar upstairs at which you can wait and have a selection of fine wines or cocktails. For dinner try the A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Steak or the Tuscan Style Porterhouse Steak.
Located in Le Méridien, Bar 333 & Bistro offers a completely unique dining experience. The sophisticated yet casual ambiance makes the restaurant a perfect place to socialize. Be it corporate dinners or a social get-together, the restaurant with its beautiful décor and amazing food is sure to bring you back. Complementing the food are the variety of drinks available at the bar.
Set on a pier overlooking the San Francisco Bay, Assemble is a culinary gem of the city. Furnished to accommodate larger groups, the interior of the restaurant preserves its shipyard past, and the paraphernalia adds to the place's charm. The patio which promises spectacular views of the glistering water, is yet another offering of Assemble where breakfasts and brunches can be enjoyed in the company of chirping birds and ocean-scented breeze. Open only till 2.30p daily, the menus at Assemble dictate staples such as pancakes, poached eggs, chicken & waffles and burgers. They also have a delicious selection of desserts, and dessert wines to complete your sweet bliss.
Hidden away from the slow-moving throngs of Wharf tourists, this is a great place to relax and catch an early drink on the sunlit patio. During the daytime, the place fills up with yuppies looking for a burger or a steak that is a cut above standard cafe fare. At night, the unassuming cafe atmosphere becomes one of the City's top venues for live jazz, soul, reggae, and especially salsa. To get the best of both sides, watch for its Sunday afternoon musical events.
One of the few places on the waterfront to serve brunch, this restaurant specializes in seafood. Brunch service offers such gourmet items as an omelette made with rock shrimp, jack cheese and spinach. Lunch and dinner entrées include Grilled King Salmon, and dried and aged New York Steak. The airy and casual restaurant offers a view of Pier 43 and the wharf. Reservations are recommended for dinner and during the summer months of June through August.