Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Financial District / Embarcadero

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

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East BayMarinPeninsulaSan Francisco

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AlamedaAlbanyBerkeleyBernal HeightsChinatownCow Hollow

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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All dining options

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Takeaway only

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

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Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

112 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Harborview Restaurant & Bar restaurant

1. Harborview Restaurant & Bar

4.5

Awesome(1486)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 89 times today

Located at Four Embarcadero Center, Harborview Restaurant & Bar serves quintessential Cantonese Cuisine and traditional yet innovative dim sum and banquet menus, with impeccable service in an elegant and relaxed atmosphere. With a main dining room seating more than 200, Harborview also features a full bar, patio, private dining and special event space. Harborview is a combination of traditional Cantonese classics and our own original recipes, using the finest ingredients. We look forward to serving you soon!Harborview Restaurant Team

2. The Vault Garden

4.4

Awesome(688)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 1 time today

Hi Neighbor!Join us at our hidden downtown oasis with year a round tented and heated outdoor dining room located on the Plaza Level of the 555 California St. Building. The Vault Garden offers an all day menu highlighting American cuisine. The Vault Garden also offers a spacious and comfortable lounge and traditional dining under the soaring high rises.We provide a rain resistant, temperature controlled outdoor dining room for all of our guests. Blankets are available upon request should you be chilly.

3. Barcha

4.7

Exceptional(1633)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 5 times today

We welcome you to our warm modern space with the largest heated patio in the Financial District! Our outdoor dining room is set up beautifully, and has the most romantic ambiance. Indoors, celebrate with us in our newly remodeled interior. Our inspiration is that of the Mediterranean with its wonderful diverse cultures, cuisines and wines. The menu reflects flavors from South of France, Spain, Tunisia and the Middle East. Be sure to try our legendary Persian Tahdig, Spiced Beef Dumplings, and the smoothest, most delicious hummus you've ever had!We look forward to welcoming you to Barcha!HAPPY HOUR IS BACK AT BARCHA!Come join us at Barcha for a new Happy Hour experience! We are featuring small bites with our unique spin on Mediterranean specialties. Available Monday through Thursday 3:30pm-5:30pm. Drink specials, beautiful food, and most importantly, the best company!

4. Sens Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(1354)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 3 times today

Sens is French for the word meaning "Sense," which refers to the faculties of sight, sound, smell, and taste that humans perceive this as stimuli originating from the body inside and out.At Sens we love the process of cooking and its end result, complete happiness. Our inspiration is that of the Mediterranean with its diverse cultures and cuisines. Our goal is not to redefine or reinvent their cuisine but rather to refine and create delicious and beautiful food. We use only the finest local ingredients and exotic spices to elevate our classic and modern techniques. Our destination is and will always be the same, to develop and perfect the flavor, fragrance, texture and composition of each dish while creating a unique and unforgettable experience.Welcome to Sens.

5. Toy Soldier

4.3

Awesome(135)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 2 times today

CALIFORNIA & COMFORT CUISINE ON BELDEN PLACE Whether you're looking to have a quick lunch, conduct a business meeting, host a banquet or go on a first date, Toy Soldier is sure to deliver. We offer a casual & lively atmosphere sprawled across our main dining room, full bar, romantic upstairs lounge & outdoor dining area. We're serving up fun, military-inspired specialty cocktails and a wine program emphasizing Northern California. All libations have a focus on small producers and growers - our regional rotations will explore all the best California has to offer. Most importantly, we're offering up our pride & joy, our home-made beer - Toy Soldier IPA, brewed on-site in our brewery downstairs below the bar.

6. Cafe Tiramisu

4.9

Exceptional(1566)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 2 times today

We are offering our food and services in a new way, one that safely creates jobs for our employees, and still provides that quintessential experience only Cafe Tiramisu can. At Café Tiramisu our pasta, and salads as a takeaway experience with authenticity, carefully selected ingredients for maximum taste and freshness to provide healthier options for all of our customers to satisfy vegan, and vegetarian options! ready to be collected or delivered to you. Remember to save room for one (or more) of our dessert options.

7. Café Sebastian

4.2

Awesome(26)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 2 times today

Cafe Sebastian is a relaxed, all-day cafe located adjacent to the iconic Transamerica Building in San Francisco. Helmed by acclaimed Chef Brad Kilgore, Cafe Sebastian offers a carefully curated menu featuring freshly baked pastries, expertly crafted coffee, and savory dishes that highlight Kilgore’s signature approach to approachable yet refined flavors. With a focus on casual, friendly service in a warm atmosphere, the cafe is an ideal destination for patrons seeking quality dining in the heart of the city.

A photo of Osha Thai Embarcadero restaurant

8. Osha Thai Embarcadero

4.4

Awesome(329)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Thai • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 8 times today

Osha Thai Embarcadero is thrilled to welcome you back for indoor and outdoor dining at 4 Embarcadero Center! Outdoor heated patio, spacious indoor dining for large party and family. In its elegant eatery steeped in a relaxing ambience, Osha Thai Restaurant serves fresh cuisine originating in Thailand. Reservation can be made up to 10 people. For bigger group of party, please give us a call at 415.788.6742or send us the email at osha_embarcadero@yahoo.com

9. Waterbar

4.6

Exceptional(10993)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 98 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.

A photo of La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco restaurant

10. La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(8534)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 116 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.

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Natalie
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This restaurant was amazing! My boyfriend and I went for Valentine’s Day, and it was the perfect date night spot. The service was incredible, and the food was amazing. I would totally recommend this place for a fun little date night spot or a place to celebrate something special.
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The Vault GardenPrice: Expensive• Californian• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.4
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John
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
What a lovely evening. Server Anthony suggested the brussel sprouts. They were really good. Specialty drinks were fire. Entrees were awesome. We shared with each other and all agreed about the food quality and portions.
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Toy SoldierPrice: Moderate• American• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.3
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IngridVIP
Orange County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Best food I’ve had in ages. Absolute deliciousness! Cannot wait to come back.
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BarchaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.7
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MaryVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Harborview never fails me - whether it’s a table for 2, a banquet for 10, or a cocktail party for 100.
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Harborview Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Chinese• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.5
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JanineVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •31 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 Feb 2025
If you like great food, service, and views, please come here! The drinks are always creative and delicious. The staff is very friendly and extremely efficient. They make a birthday celebration very special when they’re aware.
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Sens RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.6

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