Greens
Vegetarian restaurant · Fort Mason
Building A, 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123
Highlights
Inventive vegetarian fare & panoramic bay views since 1979
Inventive vegetarian fare & panoramic bay views since 1979
"The landmark vegetarian restaurant opened in 1979 as part of the SF Zen Center. Not only is Greens a California classic, it’s a big and beautiful space, with views of the bay and Golden Gate Bridge. Since the beginning the restaurant’s had a long history of women leaders including founding chef Deborah Madison, Annie Somerville, and current executive chef Katie Reicher, who continues the legacy of showcasing seasonal vegetables grown on nearby farms." - Paolo Bicchieri
"This groundbreaking vegetarian restaurant first opened as part of the San Francisco Zen Center in 1979. It was a pioneer of Californian farm-to-table cooking in the 1980s and 1990s, with all due respect to the legendary nut loaf. Today, it’s still well worth a visit to Fort Mason, where it serves fresh vegetable soups, salads, pasta, pizzas, and more in a warehouse space with views of the bay, bridge, and headlands. Next-door neighbor Radhaus is well worth hitting for the views, too." - Paolo Bicchieri
"Greens is a vegetarian spot on Fort Mason with massive windows overlooking the water. If you’re lucky, you’ll spot a sea lion floating around while you split cornmeal crust pizza, vegan spring rolls, and seasonal salads. We like coming here for an extra long lunch to enjoy a couple of natural light-filled hours while sipping on fancy tea. And if you want to continue the sea lion spotting, head next door to Radhaus for a German beer and the same views." - julia chen 1, patrick wong, ricky rodriguez
"Greens is a Marina institution that's been serving up entirely vegetarian dishes since 1979. The waterfront dining room in Fort Mason has tons of natural light, huge windows, and colossal wood sculptures, all of which create a beautiful setting for long, leisurely meals consisting of vegan spring rolls, pizza on cornmeal crusts, and fancy imported teas. The food at the groundbreaking restaurant won't blow your mind, but it doesn't need to—a meal at Greens will always be an experience to try at least once." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez
"Greens is a Marina institution that's been serving up entirely vegetarian dishes since 1979. The waterfront dining room in Fort Mason (with views of a harbor) has tons of natural light, huge windows, and colossal wood sculptures, all of which create a beautiful setting for long, leisurely meals consisting of vegan spring rolls, and pizza on cornmeal crusts. The food at the groundbreaking restaurant won't inspire songs, but it doesn't need to—a meal at Greens is an experience to have at least once." - patrick wong, julia chen 1, lani conway
