Fog City

What A Wonderful Experience following a day at Alcatraz. Amazing Food, Staff and Atmosphere. Unfortunately, as I am writing this review, I have just learned this San Francisco Legend Served it's Last Plate on May 30th 2025. I am Truly dissapointed to never have the opportunity to visit such a Delicious Delight ever again...Thank You to the Owners for Contributing such a Fabulous Staple to this City's Culinary Distinction since 1985...God Speed!

We had the pleasure of filming this iconic restaurant. The design of it is really cool. The people who work here are very nice, with a variety of food and drink options. A lovely historic spot for locals and travelers to enjoy modern San Franciscan cuisine and cocktails when visiting SF! ♥️

THE best mussels I have ever had. Great service and location. Will be back as soon as I can. Nice to go back to a restaurant that actually has customers in mind!

Great food, service and environment in a great location. The team here is super nice and friendly. The place is super clean. Great outdoor eating areas. Great happy hour! A must go to on Embarcadero/Battery area!

Visiting SF to show my husband where I grew up. Fog City Diner is as I remembered it. A perfect intimate lunch spot before the game. Our server was delightful which made the experience all the better. My wood grilled chicken salad (a twist on Waldorf) was light and refreshing. The chicken pieces were moist little nuggets of smokey goodness over a bed of tender greens, celery, apples, currants, almonds, and blue cheese. The apples could have been crisper, and the side of avocado (which was suggested) was a little overripe. Overall, I would still order again (minus the avo). Oysters were perfect. Fries were thin and crispy, not over salted. Husband's Seared tuna salad was great. Tuna had a nice sesame crust and was over a crunchy slaw with lots of ginger. Highly recommend if you're in the area.

This is definitely a cute place! It was a little warm inside, but thats not surprising in an SF Restaurant. The deviled eggs were exquisite!!! Basically everything showcased here in the pics were awesome. The only issue here is the service is a bit slow. Definitely worth eating there! I recommend the fried chicken.

Great drinks. We recommend the mezcal margarita and the purple haze. Great service from the bartender who also recommended a shot of Fernet, ”San Francisco-style.” I loved it! Atmosphere was fantastic around noon on a Friday, no wait.

Nice and spacious restaurant. Great for happy hour. Varied happy hour menu with exquisite options. We ordered fish tacos which were very good and fresh oysters. Delicious. Good price and good service. Ideal to stop for a snack in the middle of the afternoon.

Fog City dinner is a taste of San Francisco's hospitality and character, just a stones throw away from The Embarcadero. We ran in as the rain started to pour on a winter morning, and Fog City had everything that a solid diner could imagine to have. Wonderful seating variety with great views, immediate seating, incredibly friendly staff with recommendations galore, nice restrooms, and cocktails served at the prime time of 11 am. You will see a myriad of San Franciscans enjoying their time at the diner, from men reading newspapers with their morning coffee, to a date for two old lovers, to even massive family gathering that take up 3+ tabletops. All are going on at the same time, but sound is nicely distributed around the dining area that you see the liveliness and don't hear the chaos (and can hear your own party)! The entire journey at Fog City honestly felt like being in a sitcom episode. We settled on having a lightly boozy brunch with a few selected drinks and a simple cheese wood fired pizza. After we ordered, the hostess brought us a glass bottle of water and cups without request which felt very homey. I cannot stress the attention to the dining experience this establishment had for a streetside diner with the wood platter that accompanies the pizza, presentation of drinks and food, and the obvious care that was put into the preparation of each component. The pizza is actually so so good. The cheese had a perfect melt, the tomato didn't overpower, the basil was just the perfect garnish. Then, the drinks were strong but still kept to their described flavors.

What a cute little place. It's in between Pier 39 and the ferry building. My niece and I stopped because we thought it looked very cute. The inside was very comfortable. it's appearance was a bit on the retro side. Loved it. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. I got the fried chicken sandwich it had coleslaw, onions, and a tomato on it. It came with fries. It was delicious and I had enough for a second meal. My niece had the hamburger and she said it was very good cooked just the way she liked it.

Fog City was an excellent stop between Alcratraz and the Exploratorium near the Pier. Portions definitely vary depending on the entree, but between three friends who had a fried chicken burger, steak and eggs, and pesto chicken pizza, there were definitely no complains, and the water was refiled pretty quick. There wasn't much of a wait on Saturday afternoon, and within ordering our food was out within 15 minutes. Our server even checked in on our food when only two of three entrees arrived. The chicken pesto pizza was as expected. The pizza was thinner, with a generic crispier crust. The pesto and fresh mozzarella was tasty, accented with chicken that was a little on the drier side. As mentioned earlier, this is definitely on the pricier side - SF, duh! - but the food was delicious and just enough to fill each of us up!

The server when above and beyond and food really delicious We were Celebrating my brother's birthday

Food was good but service a little slow. Went here for dinner and drinks since we love the movie How I Married an Axe Murderer. Place is more modern than the movie but it gives nostalgia from the diner scene. It was not crowded on a Friday night at 7. We made a reservation but didn't need it. It took a while to get a server to come to our table. Food came at a decent pace but getting another drink order in was hard as most patrons were sat in a different area for our server. We shared the Mac and cheese to start. I got the fried chicken and my partner ordered the brisket. The Mac and cheese was really good and so was my chicken! The brisket entree tasted good but both of us are very confident we actually got short ribs. The consistency was not like smoked or BBQ brisket. The entree was really tasty but just not as expected. Even serving it with polenta seems odd for brisket. Decent drink menu but nothing super innovative.

This iconic diner in The City is back strong under new management. Went with a business friend for brunch, and we found street parking across the street. We were seated right away, and ordered hazy IPAs (it was a warm day) while we perused the menu. He ordered a burger and fries, I opted for the fish tacos. Food arrived quickly, and we inhaled it as it was so good! For dessert, we split a key lime pie, which was tangy and delicious (with graham cracker crust!) and paired superbly with our cappuccinos! Will be back!

We walked across the street after we dropped off our luggage. We wanted something nearby and at first, we thought about going to Fisherman's Wharf, but we were so glad we came here instead. We did not have reservations, but we were seated right away. Did not catch our server's name, but she was upbeat, friendly, warm, and swift. We ordered the meatballs, cheeseburger, and fried chicken. My beef patty came out rare as requested. It was delicious. I didn't try the fried chicken, but I did try their coleslaw. It was fresh and crunchy w/ a slight hint of tartness. The meatballs were tender. Food was great. Ambiance was great. Our server was incredible.

Our group of 6 went on July 4 before the fireworks so it was very busy! Luckily we were seated quickly and, despite the crowd, service was good. We ordered truffle fries, brussel sprouts, and calamari for appetizers. It was definitely pricey for smaller portions, but tasted pretty good. I wasn't a huge fan of the brussel sprouts - not as crispy or flavorful as I hoped. I got the bouillabaisse because I love seafood! It was pricey but I was pleasantly surprised by the portion size and the hearty amount of seafood in the broth. The dipping bread was really savory too. I was definitely full by the end. My friends got other dishes and drinks, pictures included.

We visited on a weekday during lunch hour and were seated right away. The interior of the restaurant is filled with natural lighting and windows looking out at the SF piers. As this was our first time, the waiter recommended a few seasonal items for us to try. The fish and chips were nicely fried and crisp, but did lack salt. However, it was great with the tartar sauce. The green goddess salad was a nice pairing with the fried food and the avocado and vegetables were fresh and cooling. The clam chowder was not as heavy but on the lighter side, although it did lack more depth of flavor to bring out the taste of the clams.

Great food, service and environment. We went there after visiting Alcatraz we did not make a reservation but that would extremely help in getting a seat. We finished our Alcatraz tour, walked off the boat at 7PM and went straight to the restaurant. We were able to get seated at the high table next to the bar. We ordered the ribs and a margarita pizza.

Stopped here after visiting the exploritorium with the family. Kids menu spaghetti was the perfect size for my youngest. Oldest ordered the half rack rib special and he ate every bite. Fish taco plate was just fish tacos, nothing else but thats ok. We shared the woodfire chicken salad and it was very fresh and delicious. Service was fast, giving us more time back at the exploritorium.

This restaurant feels like it exists somewhere in between what could be a local haunt and a tourist trap. It has a versatile yet contained menu that has a little bit of something for everyone. The burrata appetizer was perfectly executed for a place that isn't designated Italian, and the salad offerings really stood out. I had the ahi tuna and for $20 wish I had a couple more pieces of Ahi but the flavors and seasoning were fantastic. I especially loved the little pieces of sushi style ginger mixed within - delicious. It should also be noted that the service was exceptional, toeing the line between attentive and breathable to a T. They even had an extra kale salad made by accident and brought it over complimentary as we waited for the last of our party to arrive. A+

We recently celebrated my birthday here and I was pretty impressed with the place. I haven't been here since the late 90's when it was still Fog City Diner with the original diner motif. The staff was very welcoming and friendly..and there wasn't a long wait for our meal. Though I have to admit I do miss seeing the old diner...the kitsch and all. All in all I highly recommend this place when you're in the vicinity of the Embarcadero and want something to eat that isn't a cup of clam chowder and fish and chips. And, if I didn't say it already the food was excellent: fresh and very tasty.

Overall, I would rank Fog City Diner as a 3.5 really because of the high price point which is not atypical is this part of San Francisco, but wanted to point out that our food quality was very good as detailed below. It was a really wet, foggy day in San Francisco when we dropped into Fog City Diner for lunch after more than 15 years! The exterior of the building looked the same as the last time we saw it, and inside was a casual ambiance that was quiet given the outside weather and not a lot of customers at the time. We were seated quickly in one the comfortable booths and not rushed in ordering or eating. Our waitress was pretty friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. The sourdough breadsticks appetizer was excellent, with a dusting of pecorino cheese on top of the freshly baked breadsticks and a chunky tomato dipping sauce to go with them. The fish tacos included flavorful, tender seasoned salmon with a creamy slaw that had a little kick, red onion and salsa, and buttery avocado that we added as an extra. The wood-fired pepperoni pizza was probably the best thing at the table, with a nicely charred crust, plentiful cheese, and high quality pepperoni. The truffle mac & cheese was pretty decadent and tasty as well, with bacon and toasted breadcrumbs on top. The seared ahi salad had only 4 slices of medium rare ahi on top of a crunchy Asian-style slaw and creamy dressing that tied the salad together -- just wish there was more ahi. Overall - great to come back to enjoy some good bites albeit at a higher price, if you get the chance to splurge a little!

I do like this location although, I doubt, anyone knows it's history. The interiors are beautiful with ceramic plates, good wine and good food. Most of the time street parking is available. It can be noisy with happy customers. Group of about 6 are here most of the time. Music is playing in the background and gregarious diners are enjoying the moment.

This landmark offers tasty drinks and decent food. The pulled pork sandwich was good but the burger lacked flavor. Prices are typical for a restaurant located near the water with plenty of out of town tourist. Service was lacking, especially since the restaurant was pretty empty. If you decide to try it, hopefully it meets your expectations.

Surprised at this gem! We were in the area and really at a loss for where to go, so we took a shot here and it delivered! First off - the vibe is exception. It's fresh, it's modern, little corner outside patio is on the street but feels quiet. Servers trying hard and being overly polite (like almost too nice...) Two of us shared a pepperoni pizza, and it didn't quite fill us up but it worked for us. Fresh flavours, fire oven but not overly charred which I like. I'd definitely recommend coming here for a casual date night, or going out with friends for a no frills enjoyable time.

I Have never been here before. We were going to the Exploratorium after hours so this was the perfect choice. Everyone was polite and professional. The place was very clean and the accommodated out Seating requests. Britney was our server and she was 5 stars all the way. Really fun, great suggestions and was great about checking back. Excellent cocktails. The food was point on. It was flavorful, temperature appropriate, and cooked to perfection. Parking I'm sure could Be challenging But we went early enough it was easy for us. Maybe a 1/4 Mile Walk but it was beautiful out. Give Fog City a go you won't be disappointed.

Food was good, service was great, and their oysters were amazing. We had the prosciutto pizza. Delish

Don't trust the number. This place is great. Service was perf. View was perf. And it was a great break from the Embarcadero noise. Had fresh oysters which were nails. If they aren't, I'll report back in an hour. Girlfriend had the Burratta and prosciutto and the flavors were great. Arugula had major flavor and all 4 items on the plate kicked ass in your mouth like a great bite. People gave gripes about the bartender...eff off. She's great. She's just quiet and probably tired or dealing with every grumpy fan after a 17-1 Snell showing. Go. It's great.

Fog City is a good spot close to Alcatrez Pier- had a nice early dinner - good atmosphere- service and food was above average. Overall would I come back? Yes- nice little restaurant in SF.

Excellent view of the piers from right across the street, with decent ambiance. I was a part of a party of 10 or so people. We came by on a weekday in the early afternoon once our kids reached sensory overload at the Exploratorium. Fog City was conveniently located about a quarter mile down the road from the parking lot across from the Exploratorium. As far as the service, it wasn't spectacular, but I do give them props for being able to accommodate one of our party with a couple of different food allergies. The food looked fantastic. My partner got herself the Kickin' Fried Chicken sandwich, and I envied her decision. It looked huge and tasty. Our party also got a couple of pizzas, one with plain mozzarella (actual cuts and not shredded) and another that looked like fennel sausage. A couple of us, self included, got burgers. Everyone seemed pretty satisfied with their food, however, my experience differed. My cheeseburger (+bacon) was cooked fantastically and was dripping with juices with every bite. My issue was that there was no taste to it at all. The patty was flavorless, and even the bacon, while crisp, seemed to have not a hint of saltiness. As such, the texture of the food was great, but I was quite underwhelmed by the overall flavor. I don't know if this joint is run by some kind of purist, but there were no table condiments to be seen. No salt, pepper, ketchup (just a single-serving in a cup for anyone who had sides of fries), mustard, or anything on the table. At the time I was mainly preoccupied with herding children, so I didn't bother asking the waiter whether or not they had anything else they could bring us. When all was said and done, the bill with tip came to about $220. Fair, but it seems like you're paying far more for the location and appearance than the food. I'll pass next time but it was worth a shot.

Absolutely love this place. The ambiance, location and food are all perfect! I had the steak and my daughter had the cheeseburger of which we shared with each other. Excellent!! Spot on and we'll be back soon

Stop in for a couple of drinks after a nice day along the water in San Francisco. Great variety of cocktails and beers exist on menu. Grab a drink and curl up to a unique bar. Comfy seating at the bar with a friendly waiter. Food smells good too, unfortunately we only had a salad. The salad we did have was good: the chicken was super fresh and grilled nicely. The dressing was not overpowering. Food coming out of the kitchen looks good: looks nicely prepared. Many customers were ordering pizza. Restaurant is not large. Kinda reminds me of a former dinner that was updated. Booths along both sides of the restaurant, few table and a small outside area. Location: the restaurant is across the cruise port! Perfect if you are cruising to just grab a drink.

Great service and ambiance. Delicious food, reasonable prices. What more could you ask for!

We went here on a Saturday night. It is a clean, modern place with a great location perfect for people watching Service was prompt and friendly. We had the mushroom pizza, margherita pizza, and ossobuco. Everyone enjoyed their meals. The pizza had a nice thin crust and was a big portion. I'd come back for that and the people watching. Very nice place

Delicious food, wide cocktails menu and comfortable seating. I can't believe I don't come here more often. The service was attentive as well, as the weather is warmer, I hope to come out here more often.

My partner and I spent our anniversary dinner here and our server Brittany was amazing. From the second we were greeted to when we said bye, the service was top tier. As someone who used to serve for 2 years, Brittany's service was notable. The food was great and I've been here for lunch and dinner. This was my 4th time dining here and it never fails to satisfy my cravings. Great ambiance especially being next to the water. If you get a chance to dine here, definitely recommend it.

The food and service are wonderful, as are the selection of cocktails, beer and wine. The night we visited was warm, and (for some reason) the inside dining room didn't have air conditioning. We were awfully warm when we left. We've been many times and feel this was probably a "one off" night.

I used to frequent this place when I worked for Levi's corporate which is located across the street. This is your elevated upscale Diner! I love the comfy and cozy booth seats, great for a party of four. And the bar area is huge with plenty of seats. If you have friends visiting from out of town and you're sightseeing in the Embarcadero area, this is the place to go! We had popped into here after an Alcatraz excursion and the food and service is still amazing. Their truffle fries and burgers are yummy! I also remembered their delicious milkshakes. This time we all shared a pizza and the truffle fries - all sooo good! We ordered a few cocktails and wow I need to go back just for their white Sangria!! It was so refreshing and fruity!And yes I had another one as take out in a Go-To Cup! Yes they still do this post-Covid days! The service was so friendly and one of them was even nice enough to show us how to make botanical garnishes for cocktails. Definitely a place worth visiting for both Locals and tourists!

The service was really nice. It had a sense of community. You can tell that place has its regulars. Personally I went for the happy hour. I love some good oyster. They offered some in their happy hour, and let me tell you, they did not disappoint. I will return whenever I am in the area.

My partner and I have been eating Fog City since the early 2000's. Yes, we loved the food before the restaurant changed hands around 2012 and kept with them over the years. Over the past few years, we have ordered online on average once a week, sometimes 2-3 times lately. Sometimes the food is fantastic, other times there are a few misses, but in general we have been loyal customers. Thus, it pains me to even write this, but tonight based on lack of customer service and caring we are done here. Yes, to some who read this review it may seem trivial and to others you will understand. Tonight we ordered the usual hamburger and plain fries, extra order of plain fries and seafood. This is always ordered to go and we place the order online. I walk 15 minutes to pick up the food since we live in the area. Everything was normal until I got home and opened the boxes. Yes, the burger was there and the seafood was there but the fries were truffle fries and not plain (not everybody likes this type of fry). There was no mention online about the change and I was not told about the change when I originally picked up the order. I went back and asked if they mistakenly put the wrong fries in the boxes. I was told that the plain fries were not in stock. I asked if I could get a substitute for the fries like even a salad. I also explained that everything else we ordered would be cold by the time I got back home and if the burger could be done again. It did not seem like it would be putting them out since there was only one group of people eating in the entire place. One of the guys was saying he could do a salad and he was starting to say that he could have them redo the burger, but then a female (maybe bartender/manager?) stepped in and said 'sorry, there's not much we can do'. I felt really bad at that point and just gave up even trying to plead my case and said that my partner and I have been long term customers and 'I guess we will have to go elsewhere'. I have been in front facing customer service for over 30 years and can't believe I am even writing this, or that this even happened. What started as something that was a simple fix resulted in costing Fog City two long term local customers.

Every time I visit San Francisco, I make it a point to eat at one of my favorite restaurants. The fried chicken is absolutely divine, and the Truffle Mac and cheese is pure comfort food perfection. The Brussels sprouts and deviled eggs are always a hit, and the añejo old fashioned and fog city gin and tonic are my go-to drinks. If you're in town, don't miss out on this gem!

Great spot for a causal lunch that's right by the pier! I came here a few times with my work colleagues as it's very conveniently located to many offices around the area. So far my favorite things to get here are the Fried Chicken Sandwich and their Truffle Fries, which are a must! Their drinks are pretty good too. Service here is pretty quick and the staff are friendly. They accidentally brought us a salad that we didn't order and when we told them, they just told us it's on the house.

Great place to have lunch especially if you work around the area. I was surprised to find great quality and pricing for this area of the city. It is my second time here and it did not disappoint. I already had high expectations from my first time having the deviled eggs and prosciutto pizza. This time I had the soup of the day, a seafood chowder for $13. I would recommend pairing it with an appetizer to feel full. It tasted great! The waitress let us know of the daily specials prior to ordering and one of them was a salad. The servers are attentive and will fill your water glass for you and will take your empty plates quite promptly. Lovely spot!

Located in a historic neighborhood, Fog City (Diner) first opened in 1985. This exact location housed prior diners/restaurant(s) that held some interesting local history dating back to the Gold Rush era, San Francisco's first railway, and WW II. Our most recent adventure walking along the Embarcadero promenade led us here. Although this isn't our first visit, we haven't been here in a long while. Their look is more updated. On this visit, we feasted on oysters and prosciutto pizza. The oysters were fresh and quickly devoured. The prosciutto pizza was slightly chewy, fresh, salty and slightly sweetened by the drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Washed down by iced teas. Needless to say, we enjoyed the food. The service was pleasant and friendly. Dog friendly too as they served my pup a big bowl of water upon seating.

Lived in SF most of my life and this was my first time trying this place! Cute diner in one of the busiest areas. But don't let that stop you from going, since there's a lot of parking lots nearby. We really loved the oysters and steamed mussel appetizer. It was a great way to start our meal. The steamed mussels were so good, we were so close to ordering another one! I'd probably pass on the calamari, it's my fault I didn't read that it was grilled, so thought it was fried. The entrees wood grilled salmon and flank steak were cooked to perfection! The way they cooked the salmon, it wasn't too soft nor too crunchy. And the sauce for the steak paired real well with it! Desserts were great. Can't go wrong. I'm not a big key lime fan but theirs was good. The brownie wasn't bad, just wished it was warmer. I'd definitely go back and try their pizzas and other appetizers or order the same

Decent place to eat if you're in the area . I rate it 3.5 stars Ambience 5/5 Food 4/5 Service 5/5 Presentation 4/5 Food is decent quality and taste hand made . Nothing outstanding enough to drive specially here and fight traffic for but If you're in the area and need a bite it's a a good place . Large seats good for groups and dog friendly . It's kind of casual but slightly fancier.

My husband and I were doing the night tour on alcatraz when we decided to stop for a drink and a quick bite before we left. We stopped at Fog City which just looks cute. We both had the mezcal margarita which was SO REFRESHING. We asked the bar tender and he says the grapefruit juice is freshly squeezed from a local vendor. We shared the pepperoni pizza. It was really good! We were surprised to see the ratings weren't higher. We had a great experience at Fog City and would recommend it for anyone looking for a casual, quick bite.

Fast and friendly service. Great wood fired pizza, solid variety of options for starters and mains, plus awesome diner ambiance that's getting harder to find.

Mediocre food and horrible service. They got my online order wrong on a Saturday and instead of refunding me they said I could come in on Monday to get the correct item. Ridiculous

Stopped in for a snack & a drink. Great shishito peppers but hotter than others I've had. The G&T was a perfect mixture, and the view was great for people watching!

I am on another coastal cruise. We stopped in San Francisco for the day. I walked 5 miles today!! This restaurant is across the street from the ship terminal. Couldn't be any closer. Fog City is a cute little restaurant. I had a delicious salad. It contained lettuce, celery, chicken, cheese, almonds, apple slices. Cranberries, and Italian dressing. It was very good. It would have been a lot better without chicken skin. They bring water in a bottle and leave it on the table. Waitresses are friendly and service is attentive. Enjoyed our meal.

The pizza was as amazing as was the ambiance, and so was the service. I was surprised that the check was reasonable, too.

The food was delicious. I went with my team after conference for drinks and dinner and was pleasantly happy with overall and service.

30 years of great service, very good food and a great place that is out of the "tourist throng" of San Francisco. Skip the pier 39 tourist traps and walk to Embarcadero and Battery. Then Walk up the Greenwich steps (392 steps) to little Italy for a gelato!

Fog City may be in the tourist zone of pier 39 but do not be fooled by the location alone because this is a seafood restaurant in San Francisco that should not be missed. The views of the bay and the Golden Gate Bridge are off the rails and the ambience, service and food all match. They have window seating available but honestly the views from anywhere in the restaurant will steal your heart.

Great food, amazing service. The city has so many great places to eat, but this spot is a standout in the area.

Tried twice with similar results: disappointment. I was working around the corner and looking for a salad. There isn't too much in the area if the food trucks aren't huddled up in the Levis Plaza. I walked down to Fog City with simple aspirations - a decent salad. I struck out twice. The first effort was the Kale salad with grilled chicken. It was drenched in mint or cilantro or some other odious spice. Too much of something that didn't work. Round two was the following day (yes - I went back, which was clearly a mistake). I ordered the "The Little Gem" Caesar salad. The name is two-thirds correct: "Little" - oh yes. Tiny, actually. "Gem" - Certainly not. "Caesar" - Nope. They actually gave me balsamic vinaigrette dressing. As depicted in the photo below, the "Little Gem" is a few lettuce leaves accompanied by old toast. So "little," in fact, that you can clearly see the bottom of the box upon opening it. Perhaps if this were a $6 side salad - but after tax this was a $27 dollar shot of Caesar salad (with balsamic vinaigrette).