Mission Rock Resort

"The top-floor patio has the best views at this Mission Bay restaurant. The seats overlook the bay and are completely covered (and heated when the sun goes down). These coveted lookout points go fast, so make sure to book a reservation for brunch or dinner. If you’re feeling spontaneous, you can try your luck and swing by for Happy Hour—if the upstairs is full, the downstairs patio is your next best bet and has up-for-grabs stools and bar service, complete with $1.50 oysters." - julia chen 1, patrick wong, ricky rodriguez

"If you need to be reminded that you live in a place surrounded by water, head to Mission Rock Resort, a sprawling two-story restaurant and bar in Mission Bay. This lively spot takes reservations, but walk-ins are welcome. Find a spot on their ground-floor cafe if you want to avoid the wait. We always rely on Mission Rock Resort for the bay views, full bar, and solid lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch menus." - lani conway, julia chen 1, patrick wong

"If you’re looking for outdoor waterfront dining that’s just a smidge less raucous than the Ramp, you’ll find it at this popular spot that has not one, but two levels of outdoor seating. The food and prices are what you’d expect from a seafood restaurant with great views: lots of oysters, a Dungeness crab and bay shrimp roll, and fritto misto. But while the food is tasty, it’s really only part of the experience. What you’re really there for is sunshine, day drinking, and everything else amazing that leads to a late afternoon nap." - Justine Jones, Dianne de Guzman

"If you need to be reminded that you live in a place surrounded by water, head to Mission Rock Resort, a two-story restaurant and bar in Mission Bay. They’re taking reservations, but walk-ins are welcome. And if you want to avoid a wait, find a spot on their ground floor cafe. It’s got bay views, a full bar, and lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch menus." - lani conway, julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez

"Another double-decker waterfront restaurant with seats right next to the breezy bay, Mission Rock Resort has always been an outdoor dining favorite, equipped with rain protection and heaters. It has a classic seafood menu, including oysters, clam chowder, and fish tacos — plus, a pretty good list of cocktails." - Dianne de Guzman, Paolo Bicchieri, Eater Staff