Featuring a full bar and waterfront view of the bay and Alcatraz, serving up fresh, classically-prepared American food and, of course, clam chowder served in Boudin's famous sourdough bread bowls. All day menu. $$. AE, DC, D, MC, V.

Contemporary continental American cuisine with view of The City. Reservations suggested. B M-F 7-10am, Lunch M-F 11:30am-2:30pm, D nightly 6-10pm, Br Su 10am-2:30pm. $$$. AE, CB, DC, JCB, MC, V.

Fisherman's Wharf seafood restaurant with happy hour, seafood and steak, banquets, parties, Italian food and California wines. Voted San Francisco's best seafood restaurant by locals with some of the greatest views, prices and food. Open daily for lunch and dinner. $$. AE, D, JCB, MC, V.

Breathtaking views from the cliffs overlooking Seal Rocks, the Pacific Ocean and Marin coastline with two restaurants, serving fresh seafood, omelettes for breakfast, sandwiches for lunch, California cuisine style menu for Sutro's and a Sunday champagne buffet brunch. B, L, D daily, including holidays. $$$. AE, DC, MC, V.

A favorite of San Francisco since 1928 this historic waterfront bar and grill has old time waterfront photos lining its walls and great views of the bay. Open daily B 7:30am-3pm, L 11am-4pm, D 4-9pm. $. D, MC, V.

Executive chef/co-owner Jan Birnbaum prepares innovative steakhouse dishes from wood-fired steaks and chops to fish and fowl in a signature Pat Kuleto designed panoramic setting. $$$. Serving lunch and dinner. AE, CB, DC, D, MC, V.

Enjoy breathtaking views of the Golden Gate and Alcatraz. Choose from a variety of fresh seafood, salads, pastas, meats and vegetarian meals. L and D daily 11am-10pm. Full service bar. $$. AE, D, JCB, MC, V.

Offering panoramic views and seafood favorites including whole Dungeness crab, crab cakes, steamed mussels and fresh oysters. Validated parking. Daily 11am-11 pm. $$. AE, D, MC, V.

Internationally renowned dining establishment serving authentic, award-winning Indian cuisine in an elegant setting with panoramic views of San Francisco Bay and the Marin Headlands. Banquets and catering. L daily 11:45am-2pm, D nightly 5-10:45pm, Br Su noon-2:30pm. $$. AE, CB, DC, D, JCB, MC, V.

Located on the 36th floor of the Grand Hyatt San Francisco, Grandviews offers spectacular views, tantalizing cuisine and casual elegance. With magnificent windows framing the restaurant, every table offers breathtaking views of The City and Bay. B, L and D 6am-10pm. $$. AE, CB, DC, JCB, MC, V.