American Restaurants

Since 1882, The Northstar Café has served the thirsty of North Beach strong drinks and cold beer. One of the areas longest and latest Happy Hour specials runs Monday through Friday from 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and features $3 beers and well drinks. Free popcorn provided to those looking for a light snack. Board games and free pool keep guests entertained. A local favorite, The Northstar Café is a great choice to grab a drink in a friendly and casual environment after work, or just whenever.

Pica Pica Maize Kitchen is the first Venezuelan ‘Arepera’, a Venezuelan coffee house, in California. Their main purpose is to create a distinctive combination of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors that represent their homeland. Pica Pica Maize Kitchen’s main ingredient is corn, and lots of it. Their menu consists of three types of corn bread to create a sandwich to your liking. Choices like Pepeada, chicken salad with Guasacaca, or shredded beef with cheddar cheese called Pelu’a offer the combinations of taste they search to provide for the guest.

If you’re idea of a cocktail is a rum and coke, you have no idea how seriously the folks at Rickhouse take their drinks. Using fresh juices, local produce, and natural sugars, the men and women of Rickhouse produce amazing and original artisanal cocktails that will have you wishing you had never thought to put high fructose corn syrup in your booze. Order one of their signature drinks like the Rye Maple Fizz (rye whiskey, lemon juice, maple syrup, egg white, bitters and club soda), have a classic Old Fashioned, or let them flex their creative muscles and dial you …

Delis are a dime a dozen in the Financial District. However, Diller's stands above the rest providing a plethora of handcrafted sandwiches that are fresh and affordable. Choose from great selections like Chicken Salad Sandwich or traditional Roast Beef served with fresh Dutch Crunch bread. The indoor dining area has ample seating that has a view of on comers watching the streets of FD. Diller's is ideal for a quick bit to each on your lunch or a stop by destination on the way to work in the morning.

The Eagle Café is a beloved landmark since the 1928. Located on Pier 39, The Eagle Café serves a menu that varies in many different directions. However, they mainly offer Seafood cuisine that features all kinds of fish, calms, and shelled sea creature. Eagle Café also has a large range of cocktail choice. Guest favorite choice is their famous Bloody Mary to go along with their catch of the day.

Jack’s Bar the Cannery is a local favorite watering hole located in the heart of San Francisco’s tourist packed Fisherman’s Warf. The dark wood walled décor includes centuries-old wood carvings, and the high ceiling features intricately textured panels. The full bar offers a selection of 85 beers, with over 60 choices on tap. The cuisine menu is limited to general bar fare, including items like burgers, chicken sandwiches, crab sandwiches, and steaks, while still offering Fisherman’s Warf staples like clam chowder, shrimp cocktail, and clams. Be mindful that Jack’s Bar the Cannery is a cash only establishment. However, there is …

Lori's Diner transports diner back to the fabulous 50's, where neon bright lights blink over each diner, flashy architecture, and rock n' roll was in its newborn stage. Lori's offers all the iconic American entrees: Hamburgers, French Fries, Malts, and Ice Cream Sodas. Lori's walls are filled with rock n' roll memorabilia for famous faces like Elvis and Marilyn Monroe. Lori's Dinner creates a atmosphere that old timers can re-live the best parts of their youth and today's youth can consume the best parts of the past including the cuisine.

Specialty's Cafe & Bakery offers guest delicious and refreshing lunch options. I a world where the term “fast food” goes hand and hand with the term “unhealthy”, Specialty's breaks that barrier by providing guests a healthy choices in a prompt manner. Try one of their favorite sandwiches like the Napa Waldorf Chicken Salad Sandwich or the classic Big BLT. For the early risers, Specialty's also offer breakfast options to kick start your morning into fifth-gear.

A stones throw from Fisherman's Wharf, Pergamino is the ideal place to visit to indulge on great breakfast and brunch options. From the outside it looks like a normal SF townhouse, yet nestled at the bottom floor is Pergamino which adds a cozy and homey feel to its atmosphere. The chefs create delicious breakfast and brunch options like homemade waffle, veggie omelets, and sourdough French toast. They also have a self service coffee station offering a vast collection of flavors.

Blue Barn Gourmet in Marina/Cow Hollow may only serve soup, salad and sandwiches, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a wide variety of choices when it comes to these three items. There are 11 salads, with a choice of 10 proteins to add. There is also a staggering 14 sandwiches to choose from, including the vegetarian friendly Buddha. If you are in the mood for grilled cheese, there are 8 distinct grilled cheeses on the menu. Of those, Blue Barn Gourmet offers a unique cheese in seven out of the 8. Cheeses include manchego, brie d’ affinois, havarti and mozzarella …

Specializing on Breakfast and Brunch, Caffe Union on Union Street creates delicious American cuisine that guest love and enjoy. Breakfast served all day, Caffe Union offer traditional dishes like 3 eggs made your way, crispy bacon, and hot toast. In addition, Caffe Union has specialty entrees like Eggs Juno and Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise Sauce. Enjoy Caffe Union indoor seating with walls filled with local art, or people watch while having brunch on their outdoor patio.

Some bars are neighborhood stalwarts, some are mainstays, and a few are even institutions. But how many can consider themselves to be local legends? Harry’s Bar in the Fillmore District can certainly put in a claim on that. For over thirty-five years this beautiful establishment has created fine food and drink for Fillmore residents and the citizens of San Francisco at large. Boasting Bottomless Bellinis for brunch on Saturday and Sunday and a comfortably welcoming atmosphere, Harry’s is the place to be to watch the game, meet your friends, or make new ones.

There is one word to describe Hobson’s Choice: rumtastic. Actually, there are two words: punch bowls. If you put them all together, there are three words to describe Hobson’s: rumtastic punch bowls. Hobson’s Choice claims to have the largest selection of rum available in any bar in the country, and one look at the back of this bar will confirm it. Swing in and grab one of their signature cocktails or grab an entire bowl of punch for you and your friends. Comfortable seating in this Victorian-inspired bar will have you wondering what took you so long to choose Hobson’s.

Judy's Cafe is a homestyle cooking restaurant that serves up great breakfast, brunch, and lunch options, using only the highest quality ingredients. Each entree is packed generously with delicious creations that will challenge even the greatest of hearty eaters. Judy's creates a cozy atmosphere that guest can relax on sunny weekend morning. Ample indoor and outdoor seating for weary guests looking for a place for breakfast, brunch, or lunch.

For those looking for drop in casual dining with all of the classic café features, the Sea Lion Café in Fisherman’s Wharf is the perfect fit. Located on the famous Pier 39, this café is known for its incredible panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz Island, and the Golden Gate Bridge. It offers daily specials and a variety of menu options from soups, salads, sandwiches, and burgers. Those in the mood for fresh seafood will delight in their charbroiled salmon, fried shrimp, crab, and lobster options. Also notable is their full bar, wine menu, and signature clam chowder …

When someone mentions San Francisco, images of snazzy dressed professionals sipping wine surrounded by views of the bay flood the mind. Located on Pier 39, among the other attractions, this wine bar offers patrons the chance to enjoy food and drinks in the sea breeze. The wine list focuses on Napa vineyards. Aside from wines by the glass, wine flights are also offered. The choices for each vary by preference, from sweet white wines featuring Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel to dryer reds like Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. If the need to soak up the vino arises, the bistro offers …

Among all the bars in North Beach, Amante is one of the best kept secret. Amante serves inexpensive dinner options for you to share with your friends like freshly caught oysters and dishes like Tiger’s Milk Ceviche that has a tasty arrangement of seafood. In addition, a popular choice at Amante is their Fried Chicken; battered with brined butter milk and deep fried to a crisp. Along with their delicious side dishes, Amante offers delicious handcrafted cocktails that are one-of-a-kind creations that are alone served at Amante.

For a slice of Windy City flavor in San Francisco’s Marina District, look no further than Patxi’s Chicago Pizza. The appetizer selection is stellar and straight forward: The Classic Bruschetta is served with roasted cherry tomatoes, basil, and olive oil, while the Antipasto plate features naturally cured Zoe’s Hot Coppa, Aged Prosciutto and Spanish Chorizo. Salad offerings include, butter lettuce, Greek, spinach, Caesar, and garden, all of which can be topped with any of the seven dressings in house. But let’s get down to brass tacks; the pizza is where Patxi’s Chicago Pizza shines. There are four styles of pie: …

Roam Artisan Burgers is fully committed to utilize sustainable meats and produce, as well as other high-quality ingredients in its menu, which begins with 100% grass-fed beef, free-range turkey, all-natural bison and an organic vegetables to create their delicious burgers. Roam features burger creations like the Sunny Side that utilizes a organic free-ranged egg to top off their already exquisite burger. The menu does not have its limits on burger creations. Guest have the free-will to create a specialty burger themselves by using all of Roam's organic produce.

Established in 1993 as a crepery on Fillmore Street, Squat & Gobble has expanded to five San Francisco locations. Open daily from 8am-10pm, Squat & Gobble has no timetables set for any of its daily menu items. That means you can order a Charbroiled Angus Chuck Burger at 9am or a Belgian Waffle at 7pm. An exclusive brunch menu is served on Saturday & Sunday before 3pm and includes specialties such as the decadent French Toast Indulgence and the savory Southern Style Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs. Squat & Gobble, Marina includes a delightful patio for an outdoor dining experience …