Diners' Choice: Great for scenic views restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area

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Updated April 05, 2025

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The Bar at Auberge du Soleil

4.8

4.8 (755)

$31 to $50

Bistro

Rutherford

About the restaurant

Join us at The Bar for a leisurely lunch, drinks and something to share, or an informal dinner at sunset. A favorite among visitors and locals alike, the venue offers an ideal mid-valley respite during a day of wine tasting, or a delicious meal on the terrace at day's end. Enjoy an integrated menu featuring both fine dining dishes and casual Bistro-inspired fare.

Advance reservations are encouraged.

Top review

Sam

Dined on Mar 29, 2025

The hospitality is next level. Frank was wonderful!

Hurrica Restaurant & Bar

4.8

4.8 (684)

$31 to $50

American

Redwood City

About the restaurant

As the only waterfront dining experience, with front-row view of the Award-Winning Westpoint Harbor Marina, you will enjoy serene delightful and casual-elegant dining experience in the Redwood City.
Named after the famous and majestic Hurrica V sailboat, the design inspiration of teak wooden walls evoke a sense of warmth and
Executive Chef Justin Baade took his love of 'live-fire' cooking by building a custom hearth offering seafood, steak and vegetables either smoked, grilled or cooked in the embers.
Housing the largest, privately owned jellyfish tank, it's a memorizing experience to see the baby jellyfish upclose and personal.
Take a moment to enjoy the custom artwork from various artists and mediums such as wired fish artwork from the Wirelady, or commissioned mosaic artpiece by Angelina Duckett, even our restrooms are a work of art!
We want our guests to have a unique and immersive experience, no only culinary but visually!

Top review

BillVIP

Dined 3 days ago

The service, wine selection and food were exceptional. This was the first time we were there and we are definitely going again! The design of the restaurant was beautiful and being on the waterfront, as the sun was setting, was spectacular. If you truly want an exceptional fine dining experience, you must go to Hurrica!

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Sam's Chowder House

4.7

4.7 (5507)

$30 and under

Seafood

Half Moon Bay

About the restaurant

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Sam's is open for indoor & outdoor dining, and takeout. Serving lunch through dinner seven days a week. Award-winning, fresh New England style seafood, in a casual setting overlooking the ocean. Live Maine lobster, fresh local crab (in season), fish and chips, fried calamari, delicious clam chowder, award-winning lobster rolls, farm fresh salads, Cioppino and more! Gluten-free, kids menu, and vegetarian available.

Reservations are for inside the restaurant - please note that we can't hold tables in the bar area or outside patio. Walk-ins are also welcome! Featured on NBC’s The Today Show, named “Best Outdoor Dining in the Bay Area” by SF Magazine, and “Best Seafood Restaurant in San Mateo County” by San Jose Magazine.

We look forward to seeing you!

Top review

Veronica

Dined 4 days ago

We have been in the restaurant for many times and we are still amazed by the foods they prepare. Tasty foods with great ocean view at the front line. Got to visit the restaurant again.

Moonraker

4.7

4.7 (1257)

$31 to $50

American

Pacifica

About the restaurant

Floor to ceiling windows that look down on the beach makes Moonraker restaurant a go to spot for food and an excellent view. Situated inside the Lighthouse Hotel in Pacifica, Moonraker serves lunch, dinner and happy hour!

A large selection of fresh seafood dots the Moonraker menu with items like Dungeness crab, Chef's selection of oysters and ahi poke. Other options from "the land" include pot roast, steak, chicken parmesan and a vegetarian tagine. The chef makes a lot of the offerings gluten free, like crispy calamari and coconut prawns. Be sure to save some room for bananas foster bread pudding or campfire s'mores with a table side hibachi.

Top review

LaDonna

Dined 1 day ago

The view is spectacular! The food is excellent! We love coming here when in Pacifica.

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Popular dish

Seafood Pasta

Tacolicious - Palo Alto

4.7

4.7 (213)

$30 and under

Mexican

Palo Alto

About the restaurant

Tacolicious is a casual, modern Mexican restaurant with locations in San Francisco, Palo Alto and Manhattan Beach (LA). We source our ingredients responsibly, take our tacos as seriously as our cocktails, and offer a fun sit-down, full-service experience.

Large party of 12 +? Email us at palo_alto_management@tacolicious.com and we'll fit you in. We have outdoor dining, a great private room and do off-site catering. Go to tacolicious.com for more information; catering requests can be sent to events@tacolicious.com.

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JuliusVIP

Dined on Mar 10, 2025

The ambiance was great for a restaurant in a college based atmosphere. Great food, great experience!

Skates on the Bay

4.5

4.5 (7543)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Berkeley

About the restaurant

Skates on the Bay is a beautiful and historic waterfront gathering place for fresh seafood and unmatched views of the San Francisco Bay, offering lunch, brunch and dinner dining year-round. Originally opened in 1984 in the Berkeley Marina, the reimagined Skates on the Bay now boasts a modern and stunning decor, a new Raw Bar, elegant Private Dining Room and innovative local-driven menus.

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John

Dined on Apr 10, 2025

The young lady who was our waitress was excellent.

Rise Over Run

4.5

4.5 (213)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Downtown / Union Square

About the restaurant

Gaze out over sweeping views of the San Francisco skyline at Rise Over Run, the lush outdoor rooftop and indoor solarium. Share a South East Asian inspired cocktail — by local legend Danny Louie — or snack on vibrant dishes, incorporating locally-sourced ingredients.

Walk-ins are welcomed and encouraged! Reservations are nice, too.

For private event and large group inquiries please email us at SFOTL_events@hilton.com

Top review

Tristan

Dined on Apr 2, 2025

This is a two-part review: one for drinks, and one for food. Great date night spot, or meet up with friends and especially for people not from SF. If you are going for drinks, I definitely recommend RoR as they have a great selection, and their cocktails were really good. 4 out of 5 stars for drinks as I felt the prices were $2-3 overpriced, and the cocktails were a smidge light on the liquor. If you are thinking of going for the food, PASS. I give it a 2 out of 5 stars. - The tuna crudo was decent, but so very basic. - The hamachi crudo was close to inedible, and had a strong fishy smell with some tasteless, pasty white sauce. - The cous cous was interesting, but uneven in flavor profile and could have used some more creativity around it. Also very basic. - The fried chicken and biscuits were way overcooked and so dry. It looked like they were leftovers and re-cooked, and every table's looked that way. For a $240 dinner with drinks for two, I could have spent less and got way more at a number of joints around SF. But, the views—you are paying for them (and getting room-service grade food.) The outdoor area is really well done and stylish with quality furniture and fire pits and propane heaters throughout. High glass walls keep the wind to a minimum. Nice touch. Will go back for drinks and views, but not the food.

Top of the Mark

4.4

4.4 (883)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Nob Hill

About the restaurant

Number 1 in California and San Francisco, and 2nd in the nation on USAToday's 10 Best Hotel Bars.

Nestled on the 19th floor of the historic InterContinental Mark Hopkins, Top of the Mark's breathtaking panoramic views of San Francisco's skyline and iconic landmarks, including the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, the enigmatic Alcatraz, Union Square, and more, will leave you spellbound. Sip on our signature cocktails as you soak in the atmosphere of timeless sophistication. Our appetizer and dessert selection will tantalize your taste buds, with options that complement our cocktails perfectly. What's more, we offer live entertainment each Saturday evening, where you can let the music move you on the dance floor.

Join us at San Francisco's legendary sky lounge, the Top of the Mark, for a night filled with unforgettable moments, where every sip, bite, and dance move is a journey into the extraordinary.

Top review

AnnVIP

Dined on Apr 10, 2025

Poor service for a famous and fairly high priced restaurant that serves appetizers.

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HOPPY EASTER BRUNCH

Moonstone Grill

4.4

4.4 (259)

$31 to $50

American

Trinidad

About the restaurant

Moonstone Grill, a Trinidadian mainstay, serves fresh seafood and other classic American eats in its beautiful, beachside location. For starters, plates like the crab cakes with sriracha aioli and the lobster wontons with garlic cream make you realize how Moonstone Grill appreciates and respects the local produce and catch. Popular entrée items include the grilled angus ribeye with gorgonzola compound butter, the oven roasted game hen with mushrooms and the wild Alaskan halibut with curry pearl pasta. Moonstone Grill even has sumptuous options for vegans, such as the tempeh pot roast with fingerling potatoes and the wild mushroom ravioli. Not only can you enjoy your delicious Moonstone Grill meal by the sea, but you can also enjoy one of its signature cocktails, like the refreshing Mulin Crops with organic cucumber vodka, fresh lime and sparkly ginger beer.

Top review

Raquel

Dined 6 days ago

The staff, food, service and ambiance are excellent!

The Grill at Wente Vineyards

4.3

4.3 (309)

$31 to $50

American

Livermore

About the restaurant

The Grill offers a great place to relax and enjoy a glass of wine with the exceptional view of the 18th green and surrounding vineyards. We are now open for reservations 7 days a week. We will be going Cashless on November 1, 2023.

Current menu favorites:

DIP TRIO: ARTICHOKE DIP / ROASTED RED PEPPER FETA / LEMON AND GARLIC HUMMUS

DR. PEPPER RIBS

VINYARD APPLE SALAD

PIMENTO SMASH BURGER

LOBSTER GRILLED CHEESE

Current Breakfast Menu:
-Breakfast Plate
-Breakfast Burrito
-Breakfast Sandwich
-Buttermilk Pancakes
-Steak and eggs plate

Top review

Diana

Dined on Mar 29, 2025

The Grill is a great place for food before wine tasting at Wente. We sat outside next to the golf course, what a beautiful view. The service was excellent along with the drinks and food. No complaint’s. Would definitely go back.

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