Something Fishy
Sometimes it is easy to forget that food always tastes best when it comes from close by. In San Francisco, it is easy to get caught up in the amazing food options that include flank steak, pasta, and Mexican food. But, when looking for a great place to dine, don't forget that we are right on the water, and seafood is always a good bet. Here is a list of the best places to get some fresh, fresh fish:
Weird Fish is one of my favorite restaurants in San Francisco. It is a small and intimate place, with a casual ambiance, and truly great food. Not everything is fish, although they have a surprise fish of the day, everyday. And it is affordable! Do not pass up the fried pickles.
Fish in Sausalito is located right on the water. You can walk out to the pier and see where your fish came from. It is fresh good food and great fun to sit out on the community tables and listen to the water crashing on the shore. They truly have the freshest and most sustainable choices of food you'll find anywhere.
If you are interested in something a little bit more elegant, try Pesce, a seafood bar located on Polk Street. A Venetian influenced restaurant, the idea at Pesce is to order many hot and cold small plates and share them amongst the family, also called Venetian cicchetti style.
If Oysters are your passion, look no further than Hog Island Oyster Company located in the San Francisco Ferry Building. Sit at the bar and enjoy raw and baked oysters while, once again looking out at the Bay. The Hog Island Oyster Company Farm is located in Tomales Bay, just north of San Francisco in Marin County. If you want to get even closer to the source, pack a picnic and some wine and head up to the oyster company. You can sit out on the water and watch the friendly folks at Hog Island harvest oysters right in front of your eyes.