Best Restaurants with a Scenic View in South San Francisco

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1. Benihana - Burlingame, CA

4.4

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Burlingame

Booked 74 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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2. AC Waterfront Lounge

4.0

Excellent(25)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • South San Francisco

Booked 2 times today

Enjoy Spanish-inspired tapas and entrees with wine, beer, and handcrafted signature cocktails.

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3. The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - San Francisco

4.8

Exceptional(6075)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 98 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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4. La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(8489)

Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 105 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.

5. Waterbar

4.6

Exceptional(10912)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 91 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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6. COQUETA - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(3360)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 41 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.

7. EPIC Steak

4.7

Exceptional(8141)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 70 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. Top of the Mark

4.3

Awesome(838)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Nob Hill

Booked 14 times today

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.Join us at San Francisco's legendary sky lounge, the Top of the Mark, for a night filled with unforgettable moments, where every sip, bite, and dance move is a journey into the extraordinary.

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9. Kincaid's Bayhouse - Burlingame

4.5

Awesome(4898)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Burlingame

Booked 56 times today

Kincaid's translates the traditional fish, chop and steak house into contemporary terms. In a casually elegant atmosphere, the restaurant offers outstanding cuisine and impressive bay views. You'll find new classics, consistent excellence and a splash of swagger!

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10. The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(3655)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 25 times today

ZAGAT 2015"Breathtaking Bay Bridge views from every table, both indoors and from the "tented patio", makes this Embarcadero seafooder a wonderful place to relax and absorb the beautiful setting, while the Californian fare is deemed well executed."

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Kevin
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Tonight was a celebration of our Wedding. Our server was excellent and knowledgeable About the selections. At the end of the meal they brought a plater that said congratulations and some bubbly to celebrate.
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WaterbarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.6
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Alvin
Los Angeles •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always a lovely time and ambience. Dinner for two. Had the Leche de Tigre, beef and mushroom empanadas and the loma soltado. More than enough food.
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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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Nancy
San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had a lovely time and enjoyed the high tea very much. The food was delicious except the curry chicken salad on croissant had no flavor and was dry. Everything else was wonderful. The service was excellent. It was a fun splurge.
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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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YvonneVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The server Irma was excellent. She was attentive and fun. As a regular, she is my favorite waitress.
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Benihana - Burlingame, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Burlingame
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4.4
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JenniferVIP
San Diego •35 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 Sept 2024
This whole experience was amazing! Our waitress that just moved to the Bay from AZ, completely stunning and so amazing while taking care of your table. I will for sure be back. If you happen to see this note, please share my message to the young lady.
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AC Waterfront LoungePrice: Moderate• Californian• South San Francisco
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14 restaurants available nearby

1. Benihana - Burlingame, CA

2. AC Waterfront Lounge

3. The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - San Francisco

4. La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco

5. Waterbar

6. COQUETA - San Francisco

7. EPIC Steak

8. Top of the Mark

9. Kincaid's Bayhouse - Burlingame

10. The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe

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