Each month, we’re bringing incredible bites, a full bar, vendors, and live music to the Fort Mason Night Market. Of course, you have to eat more than once a month; so, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite restaurants in the area along with fun activities and places to catch a drink afterwards.
Where to Eat and Drink
Fort Mason Night Market
We’re back at Fort Mason Center! Once a month, from 4-9pm, the best place to eat is at Fort Mason. Join us at one of the largest night markets in California for an evening of live music and some of the best bites and drinks in the Bay. We’re partnering with FMC and West Coast Craft to bring you over 100 retail vendors. We’re bringing jollof, sandwiches, fried chicken, tacos, barbecue, donuts, curry, empanadas, and more. Check out our dates and full list of creators!
Fisherman’s Wharf
Abaca
This contemporary Filipino restaurant has earned high praise from Esquire, Infatuation, Eater, and SF Chronicle. Stop by for round 2 of dinner for housemade rice noodles topped with squid adobo or dumplings filled with A5 Wagyu.
The Buena Vista
This classic spot opened in 1916 and is credited with introducing Irish Coffee to San Francisco. It has an old-school vibe and it’s open late daily, so it’s the perfect place to stop by after a meal at Off the Grid.
Marina Green
Little Original Joe’s
This classic Italian-American restaurant is known for its selection of pizzas, pastas, and soups. We recommend their upgraded chicken parmigiana is made with a spicy vodka sauce and topped with prosciutto. We also recommend building your own pizza with the plentiful options like broccoli rabe, Calabrian chiles, pancetta, sopressata, and roasted tomatoes
Poppi’s Oysterette
There’s no better place to stop by for shellfish in the area than Poppi’s. The move is to bring a big group and order the Big Poppi which comes with 12 oysters, 4 clams, 4 shrimp, smoked trout dip, trout roe, ½ chilled dungeness crab, and an ounce of caviar.
Greens
Even in a city with great vegetarian options, Greens stand out for their fresh, unique takes. Start your meal with wild mushroom siu mai and slow roasted pecans. For dinner, don’t miss the spring ramen loaded with cabbage-ginger broth, carrots, peas, spinach, leek oil, and shiso.
Dalida
Mediterranean seafood, pastas, salads, and meats are the star of the show here. You’ll want to come with a group to share the 12-hour lamb shoulder, aleppo half-chicken, and Turkish noodles tossed with butternut squash.
Radhaus
Located in Fort Mason Center, this Bavarian beer hall specializes in spatzle, pretzels, bratwurst, and German beer. Grab a seat outdoors and enjoy a view of the ocean with your drink. It’s the ideal spot to pregame for Off the Grid: Fort Mason Center.
Brazen Head
This Irish Pub has a solid selection of classic cocktails complimented by fantastic desserts like New York-style cheesecake, carrot cake, fruit pie, and creme brulee. You won’t be able to resist the appetizers — go for the escargo or prime rib sliders.
What to Do
Take a Cable Car
Catch a ride on SF’s iconic cable car and take a moment to enjoy the view. The cable car route runs down California street, so you can hop off and easily walk to Fisherman’s Wharf or the Ferry Market Building.
Ghiradelli Square
This buzzy shopping plaza is great for window shopping, mini golfing, and snacking. Of course, you’ll need to finish your evening with a sundae from the chocolate shop. (Add specific shops and activities)
Exploratorium
This hands-on science museum is perfect for kids interested in learning about physics, biology, and chemistry. It’s the perfect place to work up an appetite before heading over to Off the Grid: Fort Mason.
Musee Mecanique
Check out vintage animatronics, pinball games, and old-school arcade games. It’s a fun interactive retro museum perfect for kids and adults — although it might be a bit creepy for some.
Cartoon Art Museum
Spider-Man, Snoopy, Batman, and more meet at this nonprofit educational museum. Meet real cartoonists and plan your trip to stop by for a drawing lesson. It’s kid-friendly and has rotating exhibits, so you can visit frequently with new surprises each time.
Museum of 3D Illusions
This is really more of a collection ops than a genuine museum, but that doesn’t make it any less fun. This is ideal for families with kids or teens that can appreciate the wackiness of silly drawings and camera angles.
