Fenton's has been an Oakland institution for over 100 years, serving up homemade ice cream and deluxe toppings, along with all your classic American diner favorites. You can always get a juicy burger with fries, or cranberry turkey sandwich, but the real draw are the sweets. Fenton's serves up everything from your basic flavored ice cream cone to a super-deluxe sundae or an incredible milkshake. Besides high quality ice cream, the toppings are a huge favorite here, especially the marshmallow sauce.
Sushi, Tapas, Sake, Beer, Happy Hour
Breakfast is undeniably the most important meal of the day, and no one does it better than Sweet Maple. With a menu composed of fluffy scrambled eggs and omelets, steaks, pizzas, sandwiches and more, breakfast at this restaurant is sure to leave you feeling happy and content all day long. Their lunch menu is just as impressive, with salads, panini, burgers and cheesesteaks that are sure to satisfy your appetite and comfort your soul. No matter what you choose to eat, be sure to try some of their Millionaire's Bacon, and you will surely not be disappointed. A favorite amongst locals, Sweet Maple is the perfect place to grab a hearty meal before a long day, or enjoy a leisurely brunch with family and friends.
Crab House is well-known for its world-famous "Killer Crab®" (2lb+ whole Dungeness Crab roasted in a secret garlic sauce served on a sizzling iron skillet) as well as favorites like shrimp & mussel skillets, garlic noodles, crab fried rice and crab chowder. If you love crab, this is THE place. Guests rave about the cozy circular firepit, upbeat music, the sound of sizzling skillets, and an irresistible garlic aroma throughout the dining room. Hot skillets keep crustaceans warm as you crack open and devour tender meaty bites - but you'll depart clean thanks to complimentary bibs and moist towelettes. This lively cozy restaurant is ideal for date night, friends night out or family gathering. Located upstairs on PIER 39, tucked away from the crowds, the dining room featuring breath-taking views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and Fisherman's Wharf.
Lazy Bear
At Lazy Bear, owned and operated by David Barzelay, entrepreneur and chef, dining is an incredibly social experience. Recreating the atmosphere of an intimate dinner party, guests are welcomed to partake of good food, wine, and conversation. The atmosphere is lively and guests are encouraged to mingle and chat with each other as well as the staff. With a unique concept, each guest has to pre-purchase a ticket to the dinner event online through their ticketing system and then arrive to the 'party' for a set meal. Here, guests can enjoy a creative menu, coupled with informed discussions on food and a chance to meet other culinary enthusiasts.
The restaurant of celebrity Chef Tyler Florence, everything you need to to know about Wayfare Tavern is in the name. Here you'll find a tavern vibe with hearty American fare from the turn of the 20th Century. Try classic home-style dishes like fried chicken, rib-eye steak and Irish lamb stew while sipping on draft beers, organic draft root beer and Victorian-style cocktails. If you're in the mood for something lighter, start off with the raw bar which features West and East Coast oysters, lobster, Mendocino sea urchin and Pacific albacore. This is a popular spot for business power lunches and after-work drinks.
To enter this iconic San Francisco restaurant, you need a healthy appetite for meat! The interior boasts several dining rooms, a bar and cocktail lounge, and a fireplace, making it feel like an exclusive clubhouse. The owner, Joe Betz, is known for redecorating the establishment every so often. Chunks of aged and perfectly seasoned prime rib are sliced table-side and served with a variety of side dishes (the most popular being creamed spinach and potatoes). A daily fish special is also offered at House of Prime Rib for those who want something light.
