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North Beach Historic District Derailed Again — November Hearing Is Off, Sauter Advances Rival Plan

A federal notice violation has pushed the long-delayed state hearing to at least next year, while Supervisor Sauter's smaller, city-level district proposal moves forward on a separate track.

The years-long effort to place North Beach on the National Register of Historic Places has hit another wall. According to the SF Standard's Oct. 21 Power Play column, a four-day gap in notifying property owners violated a federal requirement to provide 60 days' notice before a public hearing, forcing the State Historic Resources Commission to remove the North Beach nomination from its Nov. 12–13 Sacramento agenda. The hearing will not be rescheduled until 2027 at the earliest.

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Fisherman's Wharf

Woods Grotto Opens at Fisherman's Wharf, Bringing Craft Beer and Cocktails to the Waterfront

Woods Beer & Wine Co. opened its sixth San Francisco location this week in the former Fishermen's Grotto No. 9 space on Taylor Street.

Woods Beer & Wine Co. opened Woods Grotto at 2847 Taylor St. at Fisherman's Wharf on or around Oct. 19, according to a review published that day by The Infatuation. It is the brewery's sixth San Francisco location and its first directly on the waterfront.

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Fisherman's Wharf

SF's Biggest Holiday Ice Rink Opens at Fisherman's Wharf in 12 Days — Tickets on Sale Now

San Francisco on Ice, the city's largest outdoor rink, opens Nov. 4 at 80 Jefferson St. with skate rental included and daily hours running until 11 PM.

San Francisco on Ice is now less than two weeks from its opening day. The 6,300-square-foot outdoor rink at 80 Jefferson St. — next to the SkyStar Wheel — opens Nov. 4 and runs through Jan. 18, 2027. A ribbon-cutting with city officials and community leaders is planned for opening morning.

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The week ahead

North Waterfront · forecast issued October 23, 2026 · National Weather Service

  1. Fri 64°53° Mostly Sunny
  2. Sat 67°52° Sunny
  3. Sun 66°54° Mostly Sunny
  4. Mon 63°54° Mostly Sunny
  5. Tue 61°54° Mostly Sunny
  6. Wed 61°55° Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
  7. Thu 60°54° Mostly Sunny

Upcoming & Ongoing in the Community

Friday, October 30 & Saturday, October 31

Halloween BOOs Cruise — Blue & Gold Fleet

Blue & Gold Fleet's Halloween-themed bay cruise departs at 6:30 PM on both nights, sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz with views of the San Francisco skyline after dark. Come in costume for beverage discounts; prizes are awarded for the best costumes.

  • Location:Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf
  • Time:6:30 PM
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Saturday, October 31

SF Cake Picnic — Halloween Edition at Levi's Plaza

The Cake Picnic Tour's first-ever Halloween edition gathers bakers and tasters outdoors at Levi's Plaza for hundreds of autumn-flavored cakes. General admission is $57.50; costumes are encouraged and prizes will be awarded for the best sweet and spooky creations.

  • Location:Levi's Plaza, 1255 Battery St.
  • Time:11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Wednesday, November 4

San Francisco On Ice — Grand Opening Day

The city's largest outdoor holiday rink opens for its inaugural season with a ribbon-cutting on Nov. 4. The 6,300-square-foot rink operates daily from 10 AM to 11 PM through Jan. 18, 2027; skate rental is included with every admission.

  • Location:80 Jefferson St., Fisherman's Wharf
  • Time:10:00 AM (ribbon-cutting); open daily through Jan. 18
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Friday, November 6

North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl

The free monthly self-guided art walk returns with more than a dozen North Beach galleries, bars, and restaurants staying open late. Sweetie's Art Bar hosts a new artist opening with live jazz outside; other stops span galleries and music venues across Grant Avenue and Columbus.

  • Location:Multiple venues, North Beach (anchor: Grant Ave. & Vallejo St.)
  • Time:5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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More from the Community

Community Directory

Coffee & Cafés

North Beach Landmark

Caffe Trieste

Historic espresso café

Founded in 1956 as the first espresso house on the West Coast, this North Beach landmark — where Francis Ford Coppola drafted The Godfather — still serves espresso, pastries, paninis, and live music, celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2026.

601 Vallejo St  ·  415-392-6739

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Bars & Wine Bars

North Beach Landmark

Vesuvio Cafe

Historic Beat-era bar

Open since 1948 at 255 Columbus Avenue across from City Lights, this two-floor saloon remains a North Beach institution beloved by writers, tourists, and locals for its Beat-era memorabilia and full bar.

255 Columbus Ave  ·  415-595-9313

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Brunch & Breakfast

North Beach Landmark

Mama's on Washington Square

Breakfast and brunch café

A family-run North Beach institution since 1964, serving legendary breakfasts and housemade pastries overlooking Washington Square Park, open Tuesday through Sunday.

1701 Stockton St  ·  415-362-6421

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North Beach

Hilda and Jesse

Michelin-starred brunch restaurant

A queer-owned, Michelin-starred North Beach dining room specializing in creative brunch and dinner with a playful modern-luxury approach, retaining its star in 2025 and 2026.

701 Union St  ·  415-872-9186

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Fisherman's Wharf Landmark

Eagle Cafe

Classic American diner and bar

A Pier 39 fixture for over 90 years, Eagle Cafe serves hearty American breakfasts and full-bar lunches with an old-wharf feel beloved by early risers and tourists alike.

Pier 39, Level 2  ·  415-433-3689

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Pizza & Sandwiches

North Beach Landmark

Tony's Pizza Napoletana

Artisan pizzeria

13-time World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani's flagship North Beach pizzeria, open since 2009, fires a dozen pizza styles across seven different ovens alongside antipasti, pasta, and a full bar.

1570 Stockton St  ·  415-835-9888

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North Beach

Flour + Water Pizzeria – North Beach

Neapolitan pizzeria

The North Beach flagship of Flour + Water Hospitality Group, rooted in the neighborhood's Italian heritage and serving wood-fired pizza on Columbus Avenue.

532 Columbus Ave

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Seafood & American

North Beach

Sotto Mare Oysteria & Seafood

Italian seafood restaurant

A beloved North Beach oyster bar and seafood trattoria specializing in house cioppino, fresh oysters, and simply-prepared fish; family-owned and open daily.

552 Green St  ·  415-398-3181

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North Beach Landmark

Original Joe's

Classic American Italian chophouse

A North Beach institution famous for its open kitchen, hearty Italian-American plates, steaks, and full bar drawing locals and visitors alike.

601 Union St  ·  415-775-4877

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Fisherman's Wharf Landmark

Scoma's Restaurant

Waterfront seafood restaurant

A Fisherman's Wharf classic since 1965, Scoma's sits on its own working pier at Pier 47, sourcing Dungeness crab, clam chowder, and sustainable seafood directly from local fishermen pier-to-plate.

1965 Al Scoma Way, Pier 47  ·  415-771-4383

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Fisherman's Wharf Landmark

Restaurant Gary Danko

Fine dining — contemporary French/American

Open since 1999, this multi-award-winning Fisherman's Wharf destination offers a prix-fixe experience combining classic French technique with local California ingredients, earning consistent Michelin recognition.

800 N Point St  ·  415-749-2060

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Fisherman's Wharf

Fog Harbor Fish House

Seafood restaurant

A family-owned full-bar seafood house on Pier 39 with sweeping Bay views, consistently ranked among the top Fisherman's Wharf restaurants.

Pier 39  ·  415-421-2442

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Fisherman's Wharf

The Codmother Fish & Chips

Fish and chips cart

A beloved Fisherman's Wharf food-truck stand widely praised for some of the best British-style fish and chips in the city.

496 Beach St  ·  415-606-9349

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Fisherman's Wharf

Crab House at Pier 39

Seafood restaurant

A family-owned Pier 39 seafood restaurant in its 23rd year, specializing in Dungeness crab and Bay shellfish.

Pier 39  ·  415-434-2722

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Fisherman's Wharf

Pier Market Seafood Restaurant

Waterfront seafood restaurant

A family-owned waterfront seafood house on the Fisherman's Wharf promenade offering outdoor seating and classic Bay Area seafood dishes.

Pier 39, The Embarcadero  ·  415-989-7437

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Telegraph Hill Coming Soon

Julius' Castle

Historic cliffside restaurant

The 1924 Telegraph Hill landmark below Coit Tower, reopening after nearly two decades closed following a restoration of its fire-damaged turret and original wood panelling.

1541 Montgomery St

Italian & Deli

North Beach Landmark

North Beach Restaurant

Italian restaurant

A North Beach cornerstone since 1970, renowned for traditional Tuscan-influenced Italian cuisine served in a warm, full-bar dining room on Columbus Avenue.

1512 Stockton St  ·  415-392-1700

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North Beach Landmark

Fior d'Italia

Italian fine dining

One of America's oldest Italian restaurants, Fior d'Italia offers fine Italian dining with an elegant atmosphere in lively North Beach.

2237 Mason St  ·  415-986-1886

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North Beach Landmark

Caffe Sport

Sicilian-Italian restaurant

A flamboyantly decorated North Beach fixture serving robust Sicilian-influenced pastas, seafood, and garlic-forward sauces in a kitschy interior beloved by longtime regulars.

574 Green St  ·  415-981-1251

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North Beach

Ideale Restaurant & Bar

Italian restaurant

A warmly-regarded North Beach Italian with Zagat praise and San Francisco Chronicle recognition for its housemade pasta.

1315 Grant Ave  ·  415-391-4129

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North Beach

Bocconcino

Italian restaurant

A well-reviewed North Beach Italian spot drawing regulars for its pasta and convivial atmosphere.

814 Columbus Ave  ·  415-525-4415

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Bakeries & Desserts

Fisherman's Wharf Landmark

Boudin Bakery & Café

Sourdough bakery and café

San Francisco's original sourdough bakery, Boudin serves its famous clam chowder in bread bowls alongside sandwiches and pastries at its flagship Fisherman's Wharf location.

160 Jefferson St  ·  415-928-1849

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Asian

Fisherman's Wharf

Surisan

Korean fusion brunch restaurant

A hip, locally-owned Korean fusion brunch spot at Fisherman's Wharf known for its seafood pancakes and modern takes on Korean-American brunch dishes.

300 Jefferson St  ·  415-440-1975

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Fisherman's Wharf

ABACÁ

Modern Filipino restaurant

A celebrated Filipino-American restaurant at Fisherman's Wharf drawing consistent praise for its creative, seasonal take on Philippine culinary traditions.

2100 The Embarcadero  ·  415-865-9292

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Mexican & Latin American

North Beach

North Beach Cantina

Mexican restaurant

A Mexican cantina that took over the Stockton Street space in 2022 and has won the neighborhood over with street tacos, fish tacos, and California-style burritos.

1548 Stockton St

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Sources & Editorial Notes

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Battle over North Beach's historic district takes new turn — with separate plans

 ·  https://www.sfchronicle.com/realestate/article/battle-over-north-beach-s-historic-district-in-22453628.php

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North Beach and Ingleside Terraces Finally Get Their Hearing

 ·  https://www.sfheritage.org/advocacy/north-beach-and-ingleside-terraces-finally-get-their-hearing/

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Woods Beer is opening at the wharf — with a full liquor license

 ·  https://sfstandard.com/2026/06/12/fishermans-wharf-woods-beer/

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Fisherman's Wharf Advisory Committee — September 2, 2026 Meeting Minutes

 ·  https://www.sfport.com/meetings/fishermans-wharf-advisory-committee-fwac-september-2-2026

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San Francisco On Ice — Official Site

 ·  https://sanfranciscoonice.com/

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New waterfront ice rink coming to San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf

 ·  https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/fishermans-wharf-new-ice-rink-22453730.php

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Alioto's Plaza Unveiled at Fisherman's Wharf, With New Seating, Beer Concession

 ·  https://sfist.com/2026/09/02/aliotos-plaza-unveiled-at-fishermans-wharf-with-new-seating-beer-concession/

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PIER 39 Upcoming Events

 ·  https://www.pier39.com/upcoming-events/

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SF Cake Picnic Fall 2026 — Levi's Plaza

 ·  https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cakepicnictour/2386392

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North Beach First Friday Artwalk — Eventbrite

 ·  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/north-beach-first-friday-artwalk-tickets-1989057929812