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The 14 Best Places to Eat and Drink in the Marina

A vetted guide to the neighborhood

by Dianne de Guzman and Eater Staff Updated
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by Dianne de Guzman and Eater Staff Updated
Patricia Chang

The Marina has always been a bustling scene of activity, but lately, it’s seen plenty of additions to the area that make the case for the neighborhood as a destination in its own right. When the weather is just right, the area is filled with outdoor diners enjoying brunch, lunch, dinner, and drinks while clad in the freshest Patagonia vests and trendiest athleisure wear. This list contains 14 Marina District restaurants you should not miss, but it’s only a start. There are many gems to be found on Chestnut Street and beyond.

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Greens Restaurant

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San Francisco’s landmark vegetarian restaurant has been showcasing seasonal vegetables grown on nearby farms and dazzling diners with views of the Bay and Golden Gate Bridge since it opened in 1979. Dine indoors or enjoy the newer outdoor pavilion for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

Building A, San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 771-6222
(415) 771-6222
Greens

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Zushi Puzzle

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Chef Roger Chong and his wife are the force behind this funky sushi spot, which has a devoted following of regulars. Chong procures some more exotic fish offerings that sway farther from the basic yellowtail, salmon and white fish fray, which he's known for arranging in large-scale sashimi platters.

1910 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 931-9319
(415) 931-9319
Zushi Puzzle

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For The Record

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In our modern world, sometimes what one needs is a blast from the past — and For the Record has that in spades. The retro- and 70s-themed bar features fun (and funky) decor alongside a menu of solid cocktails that is updated often with new drinks. If you’re in more of a sampling mood, there are Cheekies, the bar’s name for mini cocktail-esque shots that’ll taste much better than those shots you did in college.

2120 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 855-4607
(415) 855-4607
Four cocktails on a wooden bar rail in front of a retro mural on a wall. Patricia Chang

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ILCHA

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Find this top-notch neighborhood Korean spot off Lombard, in a warm and casual space that formerly housed Nabe hot pot. Now owners Kummi Kim and Hilwin Wong have flipped the restaurant into a Korean dining and drinking den with a menu that spans both hot dog-filled hot pots and super-crunchy Korean fried chicken and don’t-miss soy-cured shrimp with egg yolk rice. The drink selection runs deep with a list of Korean soju and beers to explore.  

2151 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 613-9288
(415) 613-9288
Soy cured shrimp. Lauren Saria

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Popi's Oysterette

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If you’re looking for a seafood option in the Marina, Popi’s Oysterette is a good place to relax with a platter of seafood or a “Fisherman’s Wharf-style” shrimp cocktail. The restaurant is led by chef Melissa Perfit of Bar Crudo, featuring a strong mix of seafood-laden dishes, including a Dungeness crab roll, a Louie salad, and cured trout dip. Pair it with some bubbles and you have the makings of a fine afternoon in the Marina.

2095 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Montesacro Marina

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San Francisco’s dedicated pinseria expanded with a second location in the Marina and that means you can now make a reservation at the second outpost for brunch, lunch, and dinner six days a week. The move is to order a couple of antipasti (perhaps the roasted cauliflower and grilled octopus) and a couple of pinsa to share. You can’t go wrong with the Maranella, covered with layers of mozzarella, broccolini, and spicy pork sausage. 

3317 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 829-7737
(415) 829-7737
Montesacro

Lucca's Delicatessen

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For a little piece of North Beach, head to Lucca's, the 80-year-old Italian shop where salami hangs from the ceiling and the obvious order is the #1 Italian combo (salame, ham, mortadella, provolone, mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, mild Italian pepper). There are a ton of other sandwiches, plus heaping salads, antipasti, meats, and cheeses to satisfy your Italian-American cravings. Plus, it's family owned, which is always feel-good.

2120 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 921-7873
(415) 921-7873
Lucca’s Delicatessen

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Dragon Well

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For more than 20 years Dragon Well has been serving quality Chinese meals from a variety of regions — the menu boasts jook, Sichuan favorites, and California standards like Chinese chicken salad — making it an affordable neighborhood standby for lunch and dinner.

2142 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 474-6888
(415) 474-6888
The outside seating area at Dragon Well
Dragon Well

The Tipsy Pig

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Once known as the place to party in the Marina, the outdoor patio at Tipsy Pig is now a central gathering point, decked out with TVs, string lights, and plant-covered lattice walls. It’s a popular Marina setting for good beers, strong drinks, and standard gastropub-style brunch and dinner fare.

2231 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 292-2300
(415) 292-2300
The Tipsy Pig

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Bonita Taqueria y Rotisserie

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Part taqueria and part rotisserie, Bonita offers a menu of tacos, burritos, bowls, and quesadillas, all of which make for perfect weeknight fare. The Marina location is open for kid-friendly dining, or order online for pickup or delivery.

2257 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 801-5599
(415) 801-5599
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Little Original Joe's

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Little Original Joe’s is one of the newer additions to the neighborhood, and already it’s made itself a neighborhood favorite, easily accommodating friend groups and date nights for lunch, brunch, and dinner. The menu is packed with plenty of pastas, pizzas, and salads, but fans of parmigiana will want to try one of the five options, with options for both the classic chicken version or a vegetarian eggplant or portobello option.

2301 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, California 94123
(415) 712-1895
(415) 712-1895
Plates of pasta and pizza from Little Original Joe’s in San Francisco. Emma K. Morris

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Viva Goa Indian Cuisine

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The south Indian state of Goa, once colonized by the Portuguese, holds onto Portuguese influence in its cuisine with curries like vindaloo — from the Portuguese vinha d’alhos, meaning wine and garlic. Don’t miss the wonderful, nicely spicy version at Viva Goa.

2420 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 440-2600
(415) 440-2600
Prawns on a grill plate at Viva Goa Indian Cuisine. Dianne de Guzman

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Causwells

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Causwells is known for its burger, but you'd be remiss to overlook the rest of the Southern-leaning seasonal menu of salads, charred Brussels sprouts, deviled eggs, and more. There's something for everyone, making it a great pick when dining with a disparate group, and the always-changing cocktail menu is worth a look.

2346 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 447-6081
(415) 447-6081
A smashburger from Causwells. Lauren Saria

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A16

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Easily the classiest restaurant in the neighborhood, A16's pizzas and award-winning wine selections are the stars here. Order your meal around the pies, and then fill it out with stellar appetizers, salads, and pastas.

2355 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 771-2216
(415) 771-2216
A pizza on the counter at A16. Lauren Saria

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Greens Restaurant

Building A, San Francisco, CA 94123

San Francisco’s landmark vegetarian restaurant has been showcasing seasonal vegetables grown on nearby farms and dazzling diners with views of the Bay and Golden Gate Bridge since it opened in 1979. Dine indoors or enjoy the newer outdoor pavilion for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

Building A, San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 771-6222
(415) 771-6222
Greens

Zushi Puzzle

1910 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Chef Roger Chong and his wife are the force behind this funky sushi spot, which has a devoted following of regulars. Chong procures some more exotic fish offerings that sway farther from the basic yellowtail, salmon and white fish fray, which he's known for arranging in large-scale sashimi platters.

1910 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 931-9319
(415) 931-9319
Zushi Puzzle

For The Record

2120 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94123

In our modern world, sometimes what one needs is a blast from the past — and For the Record has that in spades. The retro- and 70s-themed bar features fun (and funky) decor alongside a menu of solid cocktails that is updated often with new drinks. If you’re in more of a sampling mood, there are Cheekies, the bar’s name for mini cocktail-esque shots that’ll taste much better than those shots you did in college.

2120 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 855-4607
(415) 855-4607
Four cocktails on a wooden bar rail in front of a retro mural on a wall. Patricia Chang

ILCHA

2151 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Find this top-notch neighborhood Korean spot off Lombard, in a warm and casual space that formerly housed Nabe hot pot. Now owners Kummi Kim and Hilwin Wong have flipped the restaurant into a Korean dining and drinking den with a menu that spans both hot dog-filled hot pots and super-crunchy Korean fried chicken and don’t-miss soy-cured shrimp with egg yolk rice. The drink selection runs deep with a list of Korean soju and beers to explore.  

2151 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 613-9288
(415) 613-9288
Soy cured shrimp. Lauren Saria

Popi's Oysterette

2095 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123

If you’re looking for a seafood option in the Marina, Popi’s Oysterette is a good place to relax with a platter of seafood or a “Fisherman’s Wharf-style” shrimp cocktail. The restaurant is led by chef Melissa Perfit of Bar Crudo, featuring a strong mix of seafood-laden dishes, including a Dungeness crab roll, a Louie salad, and cured trout dip. Pair it with some bubbles and you have the makings of a fine afternoon in the Marina.

2095 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123
Lauren Saria

Montesacro Marina

3317 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94123

San Francisco’s dedicated pinseria expanded with a second location in the Marina and that means you can now make a reservation at the second outpost for brunch, lunch, and dinner six days a week. The move is to order a couple of antipasti (perhaps the roasted cauliflower and grilled octopus) and a couple of pinsa to share. You can’t go wrong with the Maranella, covered with layers of mozzarella, broccolini, and spicy pork sausage. 

3317 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 829-7737
(415) 829-7737
Montesacro

Lucca's Delicatessen

2120 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123

For a little piece of North Beach, head to Lucca's, the 80-year-old Italian shop where salami hangs from the ceiling and the obvious order is the #1 Italian combo (salame, ham, mortadella, provolone, mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, mild Italian pepper). There are a ton of other sandwiches, plus heaping salads, antipasti, meats, and cheeses to satisfy your Italian-American cravings. Plus, it's family owned, which is always feel-good.

2120 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 921-7873
(415) 921-7873
Lucca’s Delicatessen

Dragon Well

2142 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123

For more than 20 years Dragon Well has been serving quality Chinese meals from a variety of regions — the menu boasts jook, Sichuan favorites, and California standards like Chinese chicken salad — making it an affordable neighborhood standby for lunch and dinner.

2142 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 474-6888
(415) 474-6888
The outside seating area at Dragon Well
Dragon Well

The Tipsy Pig

2231 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Once known as the place to party in the Marina, the outdoor patio at Tipsy Pig is now a central gathering point, decked out with TVs, string lights, and plant-covered lattice walls. It’s a popular Marina setting for good beers, strong drinks, and standard gastropub-style brunch and dinner fare.

2231 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 292-2300
(415) 292-2300
The Tipsy Pig

Bonita Taqueria y Rotisserie

2257 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Part taqueria and part rotisserie, Bonita offers a menu of tacos, burritos, bowls, and quesadillas, all of which make for perfect weeknight fare. The Marina location is open for kid-friendly dining, or order online for pickup or delivery.

2257 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 801-5599
(415) 801-5599
Tracey A./Yelp

Little Original Joe's

2301 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, California 94123

Little Original Joe’s is one of the newer additions to the neighborhood, and already it’s made itself a neighborhood favorite, easily accommodating friend groups and date nights for lunch, brunch, and dinner. The menu is packed with plenty of pastas, pizzas, and salads, but fans of parmigiana will want to try one of the five options, with options for both the classic chicken version or a vegetarian eggplant or portobello option.

2301 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, California 94123
(415) 712-1895
(415) 712-1895
Plates of pasta and pizza from Little Original Joe’s in San Francisco. Emma K. Morris

Viva Goa Indian Cuisine

2420 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The south Indian state of Goa, once colonized by the Portuguese, holds onto Portuguese influence in its cuisine with curries like vindaloo — from the Portuguese vinha d’alhos, meaning wine and garlic. Don’t miss the wonderful, nicely spicy version at Viva Goa.

2420 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 440-2600
(415) 440-2600
Prawns on a grill plate at Viva Goa Indian Cuisine. Dianne de Guzman

Causwells

2346 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Causwells is known for its burger, but you'd be remiss to overlook the rest of the Southern-leaning seasonal menu of salads, charred Brussels sprouts, deviled eggs, and more. There's something for everyone, making it a great pick when dining with a disparate group, and the always-changing cocktail menu is worth a look.

2346 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 447-6081
(415) 447-6081
A smashburger from Causwells. Lauren Saria

A16

2355 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Easily the classiest restaurant in the neighborhood, A16's pizzas and award-winning wine selections are the stars here. Order your meal around the pies, and then fill it out with stellar appetizers, salads, and pastas.

2355 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 771-2216
(415) 771-2216
A pizza on the counter at A16. Lauren Saria

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