Best Restaurants with a Scenic View in Cole Valley

22 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - San Francisco

4.8

Exceptional(6091)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 53 times today

The Rotunda serves afternoon tea seven days a week beginning at 2:30 p.m. (1:30p.m. Sundays). A tea experience reservation is necessary to enjoy our daily tea service. Any dietary restrictions must be noted at least 24 hours in advance of your reservation.Please use link below to reserve your tea experience.https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=889&restref=889&experienceId=35326Let THE ROTUNDA® host your next Baby or Bridal Shower. We pride ourselves on creating the perfect menu and ambience for your event in our chic and inviting atmosphere. Pamper the glowing bride- or mother-to-be in your life with the shower of her dreams or a lavish luncheon.*February 22, the outside elevator is under construction. Enter through any of the outside NM entrances, take any elevator to the 4th floor.

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2. McCormick & Kuleto's Seafood Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(5586)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Fisherman's Wharf

Booked 25 times today

Featuring seasonal seafood, tender steaks and signature oysters, our commitment to freshness is reflected in our daily changing menu. From our seasonal Wild Isles Salmon caught from the coast of Scotland's Shetland Islands, to our Hawaiian Seafood overnighted from the Honolulu Fish Auction, and Wild Pacific Northwest Salmon pulled from pristine river waters, our menu incorporates regional tastes, farm fresh products, and local and sustainably sourced ingredients wherever possible.With our exclusive line of signature oysters sourced from our own private oyster beds, as well as a fine selection of steaks, soups, salads and pasta dishes, McCormick & Kuleto's appeals to the tastes of all diners. Our focus on the true spirit of hospitality only adds to our appeal, making us a popular destination on Veterans Day and Memorial Day, where we honor the military with free meals, as well as an ideal setting for private special occasions, date night and business functions.

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3. La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(8501)

Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 56 times today

Inspired by the thousands of cebicherias found throughout Peru, La Mar Cebicheria Peruana, was created as an attempt to globalize and enshrine one of the best guarded treasures of Peruvian cuisine: cebiche, Peruvian seafood and the scenery created to enjoy them, the Peruvian style cebicheria.

4. Waterbar

4.6

Exceptional(10924)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 34 times today

Waterbar is a seafood-centric restaurant located on the waterfront with spectacular panoramic views of the bay and city skyline, exceptional design, and a menu of the freshest sustainable fish and seafood. Featuring stunning outdoor (dog-friendly) dining on the waterfront patio, a relaxed atmosphere and floor-to-ceiling circular aquariums filled with an eye-catching array of fish and marine life from the Pacific Ocean. Waterbar is not to be missed.

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5. COQUETA - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(3366)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 25 times today

Brought to you by Award Winning Chef Michael Chiarello and located at Pier 5 on the bustling San Francisco Waterfront, Coqueta is inspired by the cuisines of Spain. Chef Chiarello feels that Spain’s signature ‘small plates’ coupled with the social vibrancy of their dining scene is the perfect combination for San Francisco, which has its own deep-rooted history with the country. Focusing on regional dishes from Madrid, Catalonia, the Basque Country and beyond, the menu will feature Chiarello's interpretation of traditional Spanish cuisine and, as has always been his tradition, will highlight the bounty of fresh, local ingredients from land and sea.Coqueta means “flirt” or “infatuation” in Spanish, and represents Michael Chiarello and his team’s exploration and interpretation of Spanish Cuisine, wine and inspired cocktails, while highlighting the bounty of Northern California.

6. Top of the Mark

4.3

Awesome(842)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Nob Hill

Booked 9 times today

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Top of the Mark will not be open for cocktails on Dec. 24, 25, 31, and Jan. 1, 2025 due to our Holidays at the Mark events taking place on those days. Thank you for your understanding.Number 1 in California and San Francisco, and 2nd in the nation on USAToday's 10 Best Hotel Bars.Nestled on the 19th floor of the historic InterContinental Mark Hopkins, Top of the Mark's breathtaking panoramic views of San Francisco's skyline and iconic landmarks, including the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, the enigmatic Alcatraz, Union Square, and more, will leave you spellbound. Sip on our signature cocktails as you soak in the atmosphere of timeless sophistication. Our appetizer and dessert selection will tantalize your taste buds, with options that complement our cocktails perfectly. What's more, we offer live entertainment each Saturday evening, where you can let the music move you on the dance floor.

7. EPIC Steak

4.7

Exceptional(8152)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 35 times today

EPIC Steak is a unique addition to San Francisco’s culinary landscape. Led by acclaimed Executive Chef Parke Ulrich, renowned for his elegant treatment of seafood at Waterbar, Chef Ulrich utilizes similar techniques on meat, creating preparations with a focus on simplicity and flavor.

8. Greens Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(11164)

Price: Very Expensive

• Vegetarian / Vegan • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

Booked 56 times today

Greens is open for indoor and outdoor dining, with take out available online or at our in-house kiosk. When reserving a table outdoors, we recommend bringing a jacket that is suitable for wind and chilly weather. Our heated dining pavilion is in front of the Greens building. Diners savor Greens imaginative vegetarian cuisine that features local and seasonal produce and the finest ingredients from our organic farm Green Gulch. Focusing on creative and nutritious meals balanced in flavor and textures, our menus are inspired by farmers, relationships and stories around the world. Located in Landmark Building A of the historic Fort Mason Center, Greens is home to some of the most dramatic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands that San Francisco has to offer.

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9. Sessions at the Presidio

4.5

Awesome(1965)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

The name “Sessions” comes from the British term “session beers”. During WWI in England, munitions workers had long breaks often taken at the pub where they enjoyed pints of ale with lunch and lively conversation. Sessions has a unique partnership with Skywalker Ranch in Marin County. Chef receives deliveries from the Ranch of their fruits, vegetables, herbs & olive oil. The meats and seafood served at Sessions are always naturally raised and sustainably harvested. With these ingredients, Chef creates refined and approachable dishes which reflect a sense of the place.Skywalker Ranch has given Sessions access to Skywalker Vineyards Estates with wines from both their Marin County Estate & Chateau Margüi in Provence, France. Take a peek to see the collection and learn more. www.skywalkervineyards.comCheers!

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10. Perry's - Embarcadero

4.7

Exceptional(2341)

Price: Moderate

• American • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 8 times today

Perry’s on the Embarcadero is a sleek waterfront outpost of the Union Street original, following the same combination of all-American favorite fare and comfortable, welcoming service that Perry’s first made a San Francisco hallmark in 1969. The décor is warm – murals reminiscent of the memorabilia made famous on Union Street, combined with exposed brick walls, a wood-burning fireplace and breathtaking views of the Bay and the Bay Bridge. Perry’s is known today, as much as ever, for its classic American food, its warm personable service and its fun, bustling bar. Perry's traditional yet innovative menu includes a wide variety of sandwiches, salads, pastas, steaks and grilled fresh fish. Perry’s on the Embarcadero is conveniently located in the heart of San Francisco’s bustling financial district, across the street from the Ferry Building, less than a mile from AT&T Park and easy to reach by public transportation from all over the city and the greater Bay Area.

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Amy
San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
A wonderful dinner, as always. It is very impressive that it has maintained its quality for so long, especially after Michael Chiarello's tragic death.
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COQUETA - San FranciscoPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.7
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WillVIP
Hawaii •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I brought my family into SF for a few days of shopping and fun to break up the holidays. We live in Marin and are picky about driving into the city for dinner. Being a native born San Franciscan and resident in SF / Marin my whole life, La Mar proved a great pick. My wife, my two grown daughters and I will definitely return. La Mar - great spot and thanks for a wonderful dinner!
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La Mar Cocina Peruana San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Peruvian• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.7
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Alice
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great place to honor family moments. The staff and food are incredible and the view of bridge is special.
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WaterbarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.6
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Megan
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Dining and service was wonderful. However, I called ahead and was given instructions as to how and where to enter. My only criticism is the handicap accessible. I have ALS and I’m in a wheelchair. At the street level the lift was not working and had to go up through the garage. Although the lift in the restaurant is helpful, it would have been more accessible to be seated at the same level as the restroom. Just a thought.
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McCormick & Kuleto's Seafood RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Fisherman's Wharf
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4.3
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Sabina
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Always have wonderful experience at Rotunda, food is excellent, great customer service, comfortable and positive energy, very clean and beautiful inside, love white tablecloth .
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The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown / Union Square
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4.8

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22 restaurants available nearby

1. The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - San Francisco

2. McCormick & Kuleto's Seafood Restaurant

3. La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco

4. Waterbar

5. COQUETA - San Francisco

6. Top of the Mark

7. EPIC Steak

8. Greens Restaurant

9. Sessions at the Presidio

10. Perry's - Embarcadero

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