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Wayfare Tavern

American tavern

Chef Tyler Florence's flagship San Francisco tavern — now at a larger location on Pine Street — serves timeless American dishes in a dramatic two-floor space with marble floors, tufted leather booths, and a gold-leaf mural.

201 Pine St  ·  415-772-9060

Boulevard

California fine dining

Chef Nancy Oakes's landmark Embarcadero restaurant occupies the historic Audiffred Building and has served refined California cuisine with bay views since 1993.

1 Mission St  ·  415-543-6084

Waterbar

Seafood restaurant

Waterbar offers sustainably sourced fish and shellfish — including one of the West Coast's most extensive oyster selections — with panoramic Bay Bridge views from the Embarcadero waterfront.

399 The Embarcadero  ·  415-284-9922

Historic John's Grill

Historic steakhouse

San Francisco's legendary steakhouse since 1908, made famous by Dashiell Hammett's 'The Maltese Falcon,' serving classic steaks, seafood, and cocktails with live jazz seven nights a week.

63 Ellis St  ·  415-986-3274

Mastro's Steakhouse

Upscale steakhouse

A premier steakhouse near Union Square offering prime-aged cuts, fresh seafood, and tableside presentations in an elegant, high-energy setting.

648 Bush St  ·  415-408-4925

Per Diem

California brasserie

A lively all-day restaurant and bar popular with the Financial District lunch and happy-hour crowd, serving California-inspired cuisine and craft cocktails.

95 Minna St  ·  415-374-7436

Hog Island Oyster Co. – Ferry Building

Oyster bar

The flagship bar of Marin County's celebrated oyster farm, serving Tomales Bay bivalves, Dungeness crab, and California wines inside the Ferry Building.

1 Ferry Building, Shop 11  ·  415-391-7117

Sam's Grill & Seafood Restaurant

Old-school seafood restaurant

A Financial District institution since 1867, Sam's Grill is San Francisco's oldest restaurant, offering classic seafood and American dishes in curtained booths favored by generations of FiDi regulars.

374 Bush St  ·  415-421-0594

Bix

Supper club and jazz bar

A glamorous Art Deco-inspired supper club tucked in a historic Jackson Square alley, known for nightly live jazz, classic cocktails, and refined modern American cuisine.

56 Gold St  ·  415-433-6300

Mikkeller Bar San Francisco

Craft beer bar

The San Francisco outpost of the Danish craft brewery, offering an ever-rotating tap list of rare and experimental beers in a bright, relaxed space near Civic Center.

34 Mason St  ·  415-984-0279

Ama by Brad Kilgore

Italian-Japanese fusion restaurant

A chic 'Itameshi' jewel-box in Jackson Square blending Italian and Japanese technique through handcrafted pastas, koji-aged meats, sashimi, and creative cocktails.

545 Sansome St

Orafo

Italian restaurant

An upscale Italian restaurant in the Financial District drawing consistent praise for handmade pastas and a well-curated wine list.

220 Halleck St

La Mar Cocina Peruana

Peruvian seafood restaurant

Chef Gastón Acurio's celebrated Peruvian concept brings ceviche, tiraditos, and anticuchos to the Embarcadero waterfront with sweeping bay views.

Pier 1.5, The Embarcadero  ·  415-397-8880

Gott's Roadside – Ferry Building

Gourmet burger counter

A beloved Bay Area institution serving classic burgers, shakes, and fried chicken sandwiches from a counter inside the Ferry Building.

1 Ferry Building, Shop 6  ·  415-318-3423

The Bird

Fast-casual chicken sandwich counter

A beloved downtown quick-serve spot famous for its juicy fried chicken sandwiches and fried chicken-topped waffles, drawing a long loyal following from FiDi workers.

115 New Montgomery St

The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus

Upscale lunch restaurant

San Francisco's most theatrical lunch spot, set beneath an ornate stained-glass dome in the Union Square Neiman Marcus, famous for its popovers and afternoon tea service.

150 Stockton St  ·  415-362-4777

Café de la Presse

French café and brasserie

A European-style café and newsstand at the corner of Grant and Bush near Union Square, serving espresso, pastries, and French-inspired food alongside an international press rack.

352 Grant Ave  ·  415-249-0900

Bocadillos

Spanish-Basque tapas bar

A lively tapas and pintxos bar in the Financial District serving Basque-inspired small plates and Spanish wines in a casual, convivial setting popular for after-work gatherings.

710 Montgomery St  ·  415-982-2622

Mixt

Fast-casual salad bar

A health-focused salad counter with multiple downtown locations, building customizable bowls from local, seasonal produce and quality proteins.

475 Sansome St  ·  415-433-6498

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Historic luxury hotel

A San Francisco landmark since 1875, the Palace Hotel features a sky-lit indoor pool, signature dining in the opulent Garden Court, and a history of hosting heads of state and Hollywood.

2 New Montgomery St  ·  415-512-1111

The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square

Full-service luxury hotel

An iconic Union Square landmark since 1904, the Westin St. Francis is the only downtown hotel with cable cars stopping directly at its doors, offering historic Landmark Building rooms alongside a modern Tower Building.

335 Powell St  ·  415-397-7000

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Five-star luxury hotel

A sleek five-star property at the foot of the Financial District offering panoramic downtown and bay views, in-room massage services, and refined dining steps from the Embarcadero.

757 Market St  ·  415-633-3000

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Full-service hotel

A flagship Hyatt property in Embarcadero Center with a dramatically renovated atrium, bay and city views, and Eclipse Kitchen & Bar, located steps from the Ferry Building.

5 Embarcadero Center  ·  415-788-1234

Omni San Francisco Hotel

Full-service luxury hotel

A 362-room luxury hotel housed in a historic Financial District building, consistently ranked among the city's top downtown hotels for its refined service and central location.

500 California St  ·  415-677-9494

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Full-service hotel

A 27-floor hotel in the Financial District with sweeping bay and city views, 20,000 square feet of event space, and Flyte Coffee Wine Bar on site.

750 Kearny St  ·  415-433-6600

Harbor Court Hotel

Boutique hotel

A non-smoking, eco-friendly boutique hotel nestled along the bay between the Financial District and Oracle Park, offering complimentary access to the adjacent YMCA fitness center.

165 Steuart St  ·  415-882-1300

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

Full-service hotel

A beautifully restored historic property at the corner of Powell and Sutter, offering art deco elegance with modern amenities and a prime cable car–adjacent location.

450 Powell St  ·  415-392-8000

Club Quarters Hotel, Embarcadero

Business hotel

A centrally located business-oriented hotel near the Ferry Building offering streamlined, comfortable rooms and easy access to the Embarcadero and Financial District.

200 Geary St  ·  415-781-5555

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Full-service hotel

A 532-room Union Square property with a rooftop pool and fitness center, popular with both leisure and business travelers for its central location and extensive amenities.

222 Mason St  ·  415-394-1111

The Best Bookstore

Independent bookstore

A curated independent bookstore that opened in late 2025 steps from the Powell Street cable car turnaround, bringing a literary presence back to Union Square with a downstairs author-events space.

226 Powell St  ·  415-907-0991

William Stout Architectural Books

Architecture and design bookstore

A world-renowned specialist bookstore in Jackson Square stocking an unparalleled selection of architecture, urban planning, photography, and design titles.

804 Montgomery St  ·  415-391-6757

Japonesque Gallery

Japanese art and design gallery-shop

Koichi Hara's Jackson Square gallery showcases Japanese aesthetics from ancient to contemporary, selling fine art objects, ceramics, and decorative works with a discerning curatorial eye.

824 Montgomery St  ·  415-391-8860

Shinola

American luxury goods shop

The Detroit brand's Jackson Square shop offers handcrafted watches, leather goods, and bicycles made in the USA, in a thoughtfully designed boutique space.

457 Jackson St  ·  415-484-4470

Eden & Eden

Independent gift and lifestyle boutique

A beloved Jackson Square shop curating an eclectic mix of jewelry, ceramics, art prints, and objects from independent makers worldwide.

560 Jackson St  ·  415-983-0490

Nintendo Store San Francisco

Video game flagship store

Nintendo's newer flagship store on Powell Street offers the full range of Nintendo hardware, games, and character merchandise in an interactive, family-friendly retail environment.

150 Powell St

Pop Mart

Designer toy and collectibles store

The Beijing-based collectibles brand's Union Square location sells its popular blind-box art toys, large-format figures, and limited collaborations that draw dedicated collectors.

Stockton St, Union Square

Filson

Heritage outdoor apparel shop

The Seattle heritage brand's Jackson Square outpost carries its full line of rugged bags, outerwear, and accessories built to last a lifetime, styled for both outdoors and city.

352 Sutter St  ·  415-956-0620

A.P.C.

French fashion boutique

The Parisian brand's San Francisco boutique brings its signature understated French style — clean denim, refined basics, and seasonal collaborations — to Jackson Square.

414 Jackson St  ·  415-989-7143

Allbirds

Sustainable footwear boutique

The San Francisco-born sustainable shoe brand's Jackson Square flagship sells its wool and eucalyptus-fiber footwear and apparel with a focus on environmental transparency.

438 Jackson St  ·  415-913-5601

Moleskine

Stationery and notebook shop

The Italian brand's dedicated store near Union Square carries its full range of notebooks, planners, writing instruments, and accessories alongside limited-edition collaborations.

256 Sutter St  ·  415-956-3966

SFMOMA – San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

Major art museum

The West Coast's premier modern and contemporary art museum, currently presenting Jacob Hashimoto's Giant Arc (free, Floor 1) and RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me opening October 3, alongside permanent collection galleries.

151 3rd St  ·  415-357-4000

ICA SF – Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco

Contemporary art institution

An artist-focused contemporary art institution presenting thought-provoking exhibitions and programs at its Financial District location at 345 Montgomery Street.

345 Montgomery St

Exploratorium

Science museum

The world-famous hands-on science museum at Pier 15 on the Embarcadero invites visitors of all ages to explore the science of perception, nature, and human experience through hundreds of interactive exhibits.

Pier 15, The Embarcadero  ·  415-528-4444

Punch Line Comedy Club

Comedy club

San Francisco's oldest running comedy club, open since 1978 in the Financial District, presenting national headliners and emerging comedians in an intimate 182-seat room Tuesday through Sunday.

444 Battery St  ·  415-397-7573

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) – Toni Rembe Theater

Repertory theater

San Francisco's premier regional theater company presents acclaimed productions of classics and new works in a beautifully restored 1910 Beaux-Arts building near Union Square.

415 Geary St  ·  415-749-2228

Scott Richards Contemporary Art

Contemporary art gallery

A Jackson Square gallery representing a diverse roster of American and international contemporary painters and sculptors, with rotating exhibitions in airy historic brick spaces.

501 Pacific Ave  ·  415-788-5797

Gallery Wendi Norris

Contemporary and modern art gallery

A respected Jackson Square gallery specializing in museum-quality modern and contemporary works from the Americas and Asia, with a strong program of solo exhibitions and art fairs.

436 Jackson St  ·  415-346-7812

Rebecca Camacho Presents

Contemporary art gallery

An emerging and mid-career contemporary art gallery in Jackson Square known for championing experimental and boundary-pushing work across media.

526 Washington St

Crown Point Press

Fine art print studio and gallery

One of the world's leading fine art printmaking workshops, Crown Point Press has worked with artists including John Cage and Richard Diebenkorn; its gallery near Union Square shows prints by living and historical masters.

20 Hawthorne St  ·  415-974-6273

111 Minna Gallery

Art gallery and event space

A large-scale gallery and event venue in a former warehouse space near the Financial District, hosting rotating exhibitions of urban and contemporary art alongside public and private events.

111 Minna St  ·  415-974-1719

Equinox Pine Street

Luxury fitness club

Housed in the landmark 1915 Pacific Coast Stock Exchange building, Equinox's Financial District flagship offers a full club experience with group fitness, pilates, personal training, and premium locker rooms.

301 Pine St  ·  415-281-0500

Bay Club Financial District

Full-service athletic club

The Financial District location of the Bay Club offers a comprehensive fitness center, group exercise classes, pilates, yoga, and a sauna and steam room at 555 California Street.

555 California St  ·  415-433-2200

Equinox Sports Club San Francisco

Luxury sports club with pool

Equinox's largest San Francisco club on Market Street features a pool, multiple workout studios, a full range of group fitness classes, and a spa.

747 Market St  ·  415-633-3900

Active Sports Club at Union Square

Gym with pool

A well-equipped fitness center steps from Union Square featuring a three-lane pool, cardio machines, free weights, strength equipment, a steam room, and yoga studio space.

450 Post St  ·  415-362-4880

Barry's San Francisco – Financial District

High-intensity interval training studio

The downtown location of the globally acclaimed HIIT studio combines treadmill intervals with floor strength work in a red-lit 'Red Room' popular with FiDi professionals.

315 Sutter St

BODYROK Financial District

Pilates reformer studio

A pilates-inspired 45-minute full-body strength training class on a custom BODYROK reformer, popular with downtown workers looking for an efficient midday or before-work workout.

300 Pine St

The Olympic Club

Private athletic and social club

Founded in 1860, the Olympic Club is the oldest athletic club in the United States, offering members a full range of facilities including a pool, courts, and gymnasium in the heart of the Financial District.

524 Post St  ·  415-404-4000

Rincon Park

Waterfront park

A scenic Embarcadero-front green space on the south end of the waterfront near Rincon Hill, offering Bay Bridge views, a lawn, benches, and the famous 'Cupid's Span' bow-and-arrow sculpture by Claes Oldenburg.

The Embarcadero at Folsom St

Embarcadero Promenade

Waterfront walking and cycling path

The scenic waterfront path stretching along San Francisco Bay from the Ferry Building toward Oracle Park, ideal for running, cycling, and walking with unobstructed views of the Bay Bridge and East Bay hills.

The Embarcadero