Chow Lists

• 1. Alioto's Restaurant

  8 Fishermans Wharf, San Francisco, CA 94133

  Eat at the bar and stick to the lunch specials or ask what fish is fresh. Great crème brulee and espresso.

• 2. Ana Mandara Restaurant

  891 Beach St., San Francisco, CA 94109

  Upscale Vietnamese food in a restaurant that looks like a movie set.

• 3. Bistro Boudin

  160 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133

  Not bad. There’s a great view of Alcatraz and if not outstanding, one of the better Wharf choices.

• 4. Blue Mermaid Chowder House

  471 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

  Not bad. Locals like the crab and corn chowder.

• 5. Boudin Sourdough Bakery & Cafe at Bakers Hall

  2890 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133

  Marginally recommended chain.Good stop for a sandwich or a baked goods Skip the clam chowder in a sourdough bowl. Buy a can if you must.

• 6. Buena Vista Cafe

  2765 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109

  Only stop for the nice view and the signature Irish coffee. Skip the rest.

• 7. Fishermen's Grotto

  9 Fishermans Wharf, San Francisco, CA 94133

  There have been some ok reports. Click on name for Chowhound reports.

• 8. Franciscan Restaurant

  Pier 43 1/2, San Francisco, CA 94133

  Part of a local chain. There have been some ok reports. Check the boards. It only marginally makes this list. The mussels are one of the better options. Great view

• 9. Gary Danko

  800 N Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109

  Best Bet – Destination restaurant with one Michelin star

• 10. In-N-Out Burger

  333 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133

  Marginally better than average fast food at this West Coast chain

• 11. Kara's Cupcakes

  900 N Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109

  Good, if pricey cupcakes in unusual flavors. Good coffee.

• 12. McCormick & Kuleto's

  900 North Point Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

  This national chain has average food and a spectacular view. The happy hour specials are worth a stop if in the area. Otherwise eat elsewhere. Usually a place for business meals and large groups.

• 13. Norman's Ice Cream & Freezes

  2801 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94133

  Good. Serving locally made Mitchell’s ice cream, halo-halo, smoothies and hot fudge sundaes.

• 14. Pompei's Grotto

  340 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133

  There have been some ok reports. Check the boards.

• 15. Scoma's Fisherman's Wharf

  47 Pier 45, San Francisco, CA 94133

  Great three course $22 lunch prix-fix (until 3:30). Fresh fish is good at dinner, but the sides are mediocre and prices way too high though one dinner entrée is more than enough for two.

• 16. Darren's Cafe

  2731 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133

  Small Vietnames restaurant that also serves American breakfast such as chicken-fried steak and Italian lover's omelet. There is grilled chow mein.

• 17. Crab House At Pier 39

  39 San Pier, Francisco, CA 94133

  While this is part of a restaurant group that also owns The Franciscan, Dead Fish and Stinking Rose, there was a recent good report. It won't be outstanding food, but it will be reliable and maybe better than some other choices.

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