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18 Great Places to Eat in the Marina

A vetted guide to the neighborhood

by Lauren Saria and Eater Staff Updated Aug 11, 2022, 1:14pm PDT

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by Lauren Saria and Eater Staff Updated Aug 11, 2022, 1:14pm PDT

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Ah, the Marina. The subject of much scorn from anyone who doesn't live there. The subject of much love for anyone who does. The neighborhood’s many restaurants are once again bustling, but these days, the streets are also often filled with outdoor diners enjoying brunch, lunch, and dinner while clad in their freshest Patagonia vests and trendiest athleisure wear. This list contains 18 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

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. Indoor dining is back, though you can still enjoy the newer outdoor pavilion for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

Building A, San Francisco, CA 94123

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Lucca's Delicatessen

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

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Dragon Well

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.

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2142 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123

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The outside seating area at Dragon Well

Hinoya Curry SF

The Marina is home to the first U.S. outlet of Hinoya Curry, one of Tokyo’s most popular curry chains — and if you didn’t know, curry chains are big business in Japan. Hinoya serves a classic version of the somewhat sweeter, milder Japanese style of curry, made with a beef broth cooked anywhere from 48 to 100 hours, depending on the size of the batch. A succinct menu includes pork katsu curry, chicken katsu curry, crab croquette curry, and vegetable croquette curry to go with a selection of Japanese beer and sake.

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3347 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94123

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Souvla

The choices are pretty simple: salad or sandwich with pork, chicken, lamb, or vegetables. But don’t let the concise menu fool you; there’s good reason so many San Francisco residents return to this fast-casual Greek spot time and again. It’s fast, relatively affordable, and always consistent. Order ahead for pick up or snag a seat in the small dining room out on the parklet out front. Don’t forget to save room for the dessert: fans love the frozen Greek yogurt.

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2272 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123

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A gyro at Souvla

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Izzy's Steakhouse

Count on legendary San Francisco steakhouse Izzy’s, open since 1987, for aged American beef at reasonably affordable prices, fantastic creamed spinach, solid cocktails, and more recently, brunch. The restaurant also boasts one of the largest parklets in San Francisco, strung with twinkle lights.

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3345 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94123

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The covered parklet at Izzy’s Steakhouse in the Marina District

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Zushi Puzzle

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.

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1910 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123

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Jaranita SF Peruvian Rotisserie

The celebratory Jaranita offers a casual setting for wide-ranging Peruvian cuisine, from the raw bar (cebiches and tiraditos) and the wood-fired rotisserie and charcoal grill (churassco, lomo soltado). Drawing in Marina-dwellers with happy hours, themed brunches, and other special events, Jaranita means “street party,” and that’s the vibe here.

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3340 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94123

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The Tipsy Pig

Once known as the place to party in the Marina, the outdoor patio at Tipsy Pig is now its salvation, 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

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Bonita Taqueria y Rotisserie

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.

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2257 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123

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Alegrias

After 24 years, Alegrias founders Cesar and Nora have sailed off into retirement, but its new owners (including chef Jose Ortez, who worked with Cesar for 17 years) are keeping the paella and sangria party going. Head in for classic hot and cold tapas and paella preparations aplenty in a homey dining room with white table cloths.

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2018 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123

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Causwells

Causwells is known for its bomb.com burger, but you'd be remiss to overlook the rest of the Southern-leaning seasonal menu of salads, hush puppies, cornbread and more. There's something for everyone, making it a great pick when dining with a disparate group.

2346 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123

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A smashburger from Causwells.

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Cafe Boho

Cafe Boho (formerly BOHO) remains a reliable spot for California cuisine, which means lots of produce and familiar preparations. For brunch and dinner, the menu aims for mass appeal with dishes including avocado toast, steamed mussels, truffle fries, and grilled pork chops. There’s a cute parket and tables out front, plus options for online orders and delivery via third-party apps.

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3321 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94123

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Montesacro Marina

San Francisco’s dedicated pinseria expanded with a second location in the Marina earlier this year 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. The mushroom-topped Grottaferrata heats up thanks to a touch of Calabrian chile, but you can’t go wrong with the Maranella, covered with layers of mozzarella, broccolini, and spicy pork sausage.

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3317 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94123

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A16

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

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A pizza on the counter at A16.

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ILCHA

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.

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2151 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123

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Soy cured shrimp.

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Maybeck's

Maybeck’s is back after its long pandemic-induced slumber, and this time it’s with the dual culinary power of husband-and-wife team Lori Baker and Jeffrey Banker (Baker & Banker). Along with co-owner and chef Aaron Toensing the trio has given the restaurant’s menu a serious revamp, bringing in elegant but approachable plates like sweet and spicy duck wings, hamachi crudo, and ricotta black pepper gnudi. For a more casual meal, pull up a still at the bar for a cocktail (ask for an espresso martini if it pleases you) and a solid smashburger.

3213 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94123

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Hamachi crudo.

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Viva Goa Indian Cuisine

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.

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2420 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123

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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. Indoor dining is back, though you can still enjoy the newer outdoor pavilion for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

Building A, San Francisco, CA 94123

Visit Website

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

Visit Website

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.

Open in Google Maps

2142 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Visit Website

The outside seating area at Dragon Well

Hinoya Curry SF

3347 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The Marina is home to the first U.S. outlet of Hinoya Curry, one of Tokyo’s most popular curry chains — and if you didn’t know, curry chains are big business in Japan. Hinoya serves a classic version of the somewhat sweeter, milder Japanese style of curry, made with a beef broth cooked anywhere from 48 to 100 hours, depending on the size of the batch. A succinct menu includes pork katsu curry, chicken katsu curry, crab croquette curry, and vegetable croquette curry to go with a selection of Japanese beer and sake.

Open in Google Maps

3347 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Visit Website

Souvla

2272 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The choices are pretty simple: salad or sandwich with pork, chicken, lamb, or vegetables. But don’t let the concise menu fool you; there’s good reason so many San Francisco residents return to this fast-casual Greek spot time and again. It’s fast, relatively affordable, and always consistent. Order ahead for pick up or snag a seat in the small dining room out on the parklet out front. Don’t forget to save room for the dessert: fans love the frozen Greek yogurt.

Open in Google Maps

2272 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Visit Website

A gyro at Souvla

Izzy's Steakhouse

3345 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Count on legendary San Francisco steakhouse Izzy’s, open since 1987, for aged American beef at reasonably affordable prices, fantastic creamed spinach, solid cocktails, and more recently, brunch. The restaurant also boasts one of the largest parklets in San Francisco, strung with twinkle lights.

Open in Google Maps

3345 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Visit Website

The covered parklet at Izzy’s Steakhouse in the Marina District

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.

Open in Google Maps

1910 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Visit Website

Jaranita SF Peruvian Rotisserie

3340 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94123

The celebratory Jaranita offers a casual setting for wide-ranging Peruvian cuisine, from the raw bar (cebiches and tiraditos) and the wood-fired rotisserie and charcoal grill (churassco, lomo soltado). Drawing in Marina-dwellers with happy hours, themed brunches, and other special events, Jaranita means “street party,” and that’s the vibe here.

Open in Google Maps

3340 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Visit Website

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 its salvation, 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

Visit Website

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.

Open in Google Maps

2257 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Visit Website

Alegrias

2018 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123

After 24 years, Alegrias founders Cesar and Nora have sailed off into retirement, but its new owners (including chef Jose Ortez, who worked with Cesar for 17 years) are keeping the paella and sangria party going. Head in for classic hot and cold tapas and paella preparations aplenty in a homey dining room with white table cloths.

Open in Google Maps

2018 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Visit Website

Causwells

2346 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Causwells is known for its bomb.com burger, but you'd be remiss to overlook the rest of the Southern-leaning seasonal menu of salads, hush puppies, cornbread and more. There's something for everyone, making it a great pick when dining with a disparate group.

2346 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Visit Website

A smashburger from Causwells.

Cafe Boho

3321 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Cafe Boho (formerly BOHO) remains a reliable spot for California cuisine, which means lots of produce and familiar preparations. For brunch and dinner, the menu aims for mass appeal with dishes including avocado toast, steamed mussels, truffle fries, and grilled pork chops. There’s a cute parket and tables out front, plus options for online orders and delivery via third-party apps.

Open in Google Maps

3321 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Visit Website

Montesacro Marina

3317 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94123

San Francisco’s dedicated pinseria expanded with a second location in the Marina earlier this year 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. The mushroom-topped Grottaferrata heats up thanks to a touch of Calabrian chile, but you can’t go wrong with the Maranella, covered with layers of mozzarella, broccolini, and spicy pork sausage.

Open in Google Maps

3317 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Visit Website

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

Visit Website

A pizza on the counter at A16.

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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.

Open in Google Maps

2151 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Visit Website

Soy cured shrimp.

Maybeck's

3213 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Maybeck’s is back after its long pandemic-induced slumber, and this time it’s with the dual culinary power of husband-and-wife team Lori Baker and Jeffrey Banker (Baker & Banker). Along with co-owner and chef Aaron Toensing the trio has given the restaurant’s menu a serious revamp, bringing in elegant but approachable plates like sweet and spicy duck wings, hamachi crudo, and ricotta black pepper gnudi. For a more casual meal, pull up a still at the bar for a cocktail (ask for an espresso martini if it pleases you) and a solid smashburger.

3213 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Visit Website

Hamachi crudo.

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.

Open in Google Maps

2420 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Visit Website

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