Best Restaurants with a Scenic View in Downtown / Union Square

24 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - San Francisco

4.8

Exceptional(6087)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 74 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.

2. Top of the Mark

4.2

Awesome(841)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Nob Hill

Booked 13 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.

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3. La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(8497)

Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 122 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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4. McCormick & Kuleto's Seafood Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(5577)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Fisherman's Wharf

Booked 42 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.

5. Waterbar

4.6

Exceptional(10924)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 80 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(3366)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 35 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(8152)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 51 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(11161)

Price: Very Expensive

• Vegetarian / Vegan • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

Booked 47 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. The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(3655)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 27 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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10. One Market Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(4366)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 13 times today

One Market Restaurant is open for indoor (and outdoor!) dining. Lunch (including pickup & delivery) Monday-thru-Friday 11:30am-2pm feauturing Mark ‘n Mike’s NY Style Delicatessen and One Market Restaurant FavoritesDinner: Monday-thru-Friday 5-8pm (pickup & delivery available 4-8pm) featuring our One Market Restaurant dinner menu plus Signature Sandwiches from Mark ‘n Mike’s NY Style Deli! PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT DINING ROOM RESERVATION FOR HAPPY HOUR. GUESTS WHO RESERVE IN THE DINING ROOM FOR HAPPY HOUR WILL BE MOVED TO LOUNGE, BAR or OUTDOOR PATIO.http://omr-mnm2go.square.site for more info. and current online menus.One Market Restaurant To-Go & Delivery Sanitation Protocols• Trained all employees on how to limit the spread of COVID‐19.• Regular, and consistent, sanitation of all preparation surfaces, kitchen equipment, utensils and other surfaces.Please note we no longer accept Lark Creek Restaurant Group Gift Cards

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JonVIP
New York City •18 reviews
5.0
Dined today
My first time visiting and looking forward to my dinner. The menu was overwhelming with so many beautiful Peruvian dishes. Although the presentation and flavors delivered on the expectation, the big takeaway were the prices for each of our dishes.
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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 today
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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SheilaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •95 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall our experience was really good. We encountered a glitch when checking in, they did not have that our reservation was for a birthday celebration. I had to bring it to their attention and immediately we were seated as VIP for the celebration.. There was also a party with children which were a bit over engertic but calmed down about 20 minutes to being seated. The parents were apologetic after they ate. Linda was our wait person and she provided excellent service to us and made sure our son was acknowledged for his big day. It has been a while being there but clearly a tourist attraction and dining pleasure.
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McCormick & Kuleto's Seafood RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Fisherman's Wharf
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4.3
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ValerieVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This is our annual holiday luncheon and it did not disappoint. Ralph’s service was Impeccable and the food was delicious. The soup of the day (porcini mushrooms with chestnut) was divine. Looking forward to next year at table # 45. 🦋
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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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Jeffry
San Francisco Bay Area •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Visit here every year at Christmas for at least the past 20 years. Great Christmas ambiance. Good service and friendly staff. Great views as well!
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Top of the MarkPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Nob Hill
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4.2

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24 restaurants available nearby

1. The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - San Francisco

2. Top of the Mark

3. La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco

4. McCormick & Kuleto's Seafood Restaurant

5. Waterbar

6. COQUETA - San Francisco

7. EPIC Steak

8. Greens Restaurant

9. The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe

10. One Market Restaurant

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