The Ferry Building anchors the waterfront: Hog Island Oyster Co., Acme Bread, Cowgirl Creamery, plus weekly markets on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Tadich Grill in San Francisco is California's oldest continuously running restaurant, opened in 1849 in the Financial District, still grilling over mesquite.
OrderSand dabs grilled over mesquite, or the Hangtown Fry at lunch.
TipNo reservations except for parties of six or more; lunch counter seats turn over fastest.
Cotogna in San Francisco is Michael Tusk's casual Italian next to three-star Quince, with a wood oven turning out pizza and a Piedmontese pasta board.
OrderThe agnolotti dal plin with brown butter and sage, on the daily pasta list.
TipWalk in at 17:30 for the bar seats; the dining room books two weeks ahead.
Fog Harbor Fish House in San Francisco is the Pier 39 upstairs room with strong clam chowder among the Wharf options, plus a long crab list in winter.
OrderClam chowder in a sourdough bowl with a view of the sea lions.
TipBook the 18:00 window seating for the sunset over Alcatraz; it is the room's whole selling point.
Sam's Grill in San Francisco is the Financial District chophouse running since 1867, with sand dabs, mahogany booths and a midday lunch tradition.
OrderSand dabs with brown butter and lemon, the room's standard since 1867.
TipBook one of the private booths upstairs at lunch; the lower-floor dining room turns louder after 12:30.
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