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Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to Embarcadero
The Plant Cafe Organic is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to Embarcadero.

1. The Plant Cafe Organic

Pier 3 (The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Café · Northern Waterfront · 157 tips and reviews

Well + AwayWell + Away: Order the pesto tofu scramble for breakfast and thank us later. Ditto the quinoa bowl for lunch or dinner. But beware, service is less than speedy. Read more.

Coqueta is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to Embarcadero.

2. Coqueta

8.9
5 the Embarcadero (at Broadway), San Francisco, CA
Spanish Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 205 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: While the view is great, the focus remains on the bar and open kitchen. The menu covers tapas, open-face sandwiches and family-style shared plates. Most dishes are strong, the paella is a must try. Read more.

Ferry Building Marketplace is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to Embarcadero.

3. Ferry Building Marketplace

9.3
1 Ferry Building (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Market · Financial District · 468 tips and reviews

Wilson F.Wilson Favre-Delerue: Fresh food, independing purveyors, yummy food outlets, a lovely Sur La Table shop for all your cooking needs (expensive however!) and Hog Island Oyster Co: best indoor food market in the world!?

Exploratorium is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to Embarcadero.

4. Exploratorium

9.2
Pier 15 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Science Museum · Northern Waterfront · 335 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Strauss: The quintessential SF rainy day spot. Don't miss the cow's dissection! Nice new restaurant in back with very healthy grub.

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to Embarcadero.

5. Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

9.1
1 Ferry Building (Market Street & The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Farmers Market · Financial District · 249 tips and reviews

Ann S.Ann Swellcityguide: A warm Acme baguette paired with the triple cream brie next door from Cowgirl Creamery = perfect marriage 😍

Bay Crossings is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to Embarcadero.

6. Bay Crossings

One Ferry Building #22, San Francisco, CA
Travel and Transportation · Financial District · 1 tip

Matthew N.Matthew Nelson: Get your ferry tickets here, plus maps, timetables, and fun transit souvenirs!

Dandelion Chocolate is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to Embarcadero.

7. Dandelion Chocolate

8.9
Ferry Building kiosk 1 suite 50, San Francisco, CA
Chocolate Store · Financial District · 12 tips and reviews

Denise F.Denise F: What can I say?Just amazing place, everything is delicious:sipping hot chocolate, brownies, chocolate even the smore.I'm not from USA and never considered eating smore before, but that one was tasty!

Miette Patisserie is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to Embarcadero.

8. Miette Patisserie

8.5
1 Ferry Building Ste 10 (The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Dessert Shop · Financial District · 69 tips and reviews

Fernando C.Fernando Covas: Everything here is tasty and made with high quality ingredients. Their cupcakes have the best consistency- moist, fluffy, flavorful, and with the best frosting! Try their ice cream sandwiches!

Fort Point Ferry Building is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to Embarcadero.

9. Fort Point Ferry Building

8.2
1 Ferry Bldg Ste 54 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Beer Bar · Financial District · 28 tips and reviews

ChadChad: Perfect spot for an after work beer and conversation. Overhead space heaters for those cold and wet SF days. The 64 oz. growlers 'to go' are a steal at $10.

Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to Embarcadero.

10. Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant

8.6
1 Ferry Building Ste 23 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Financial District · 53 tips and reviews

David B.David Burke: They offer an ever-changing range of wines by the glass. They have the same wines by the bottle at retail.Order the bread, cheese, and cold meats to fully enjoy the wine.

Kokkari Estiatorio is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to Embarcadero.

11. Kokkari Estiatorio

9.3
200 Jackson St (at Front St), San Francisco, CA
Greek Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 263 tips and reviews

Melanie M.Melanie Maddox: We started with the baked feta and the grilled, stuffed calamari (both delicious). We had 3 people, so we chose 2 entrees - the chicken and ribeye, & they sliced it for us to share!

La Mar is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to Embarcadero.

12. La Mar

8.9
Pier 1½ (at Washington St), San Francisco, CA
Peruvian Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 232 tips and reviews

Brad M.Brad Manzer: If you're a tourist or a local, La Mar is always a terrific experience. Save room for the pastry chef's creations.

Book Passage is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to Embarcadero.

13. Book Passage

8.1
One Ferry Building #42, San Francisco, CA
Bookstore · Financial District · 14 tips and reviews

David L.David Libby: Just tell the guy at the desk what you want to read and he'll get it. Really great service because he knows his stuff.

The Bay Lights is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to Embarcadero.

14. The Bay Lights

8.8
San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge (West Span), San Francisco, CA
Scenic Lookout · 22 tips and reviews

O K.O K: Make it a public art hat trick and also enjoy Cupid's Span and the Raygun Gothic Rocketship while enjoying the lights from the Embarcadero

Perry's is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to Embarcadero.

15. Perry's

6.6
155 Steuart St (btwn Mission & Howard St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Financial District · 75 tips and reviews

Patricia F.Patricia Forman: Really good Artichoke, mixed green salad with maytag blue, and clam chowder delivered to my room in under 30 minutes on a busy night. So worth the extra $$ after a long work day!

Hillstone is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to Embarcadero.

16. Hillstone

8.7
1800 Montgomery St (btwn Bay St & Francisco St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 166 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Strauss: One of my favorite American bar and grills. Yes it's part of a chain, but the food and service are excellent. The Western burger is one if my top five burgers ever.

4505 Meats/Chicharrones is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to Embarcadero.

17. 4505 Meats/Chicharrones

8.2
Ferry Building (Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Food Truck · Financial District · 53 tips and reviews

Gilt CityGilt City: Seriously. It's all about the Chicharrones. Ryan Farr has reinvented a Spanish treat, creating puffy pork magic with a beautiful balance of sweet, salty and spicy.

The Gardener is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to Embarcadero.

18. The Gardener

6.7
One Ferry Building #26, San Francisco, CA
Furniture and Home Store · Financial District · 2 tips and reviews

Adam S.Adam Sampson: They have a lot of cool stuff here. Very eclectic.

Hard Water is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to Embarcadero.

19. Hard Water

Pier 3 (on The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Whisky Bar · Northern Waterfront · 112 tips and reviews

Jereme B.Jereme Bivins: Whiskey selection is a thing of beauty—they have it set up like books on library shelves. The Hardwood selects are also affordable and solid whiskey/bourbons.

The Java House Restaurant is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to Embarcadero.

20. The Java House Restaurant

6.0
Pier 40 Embarcadero (at The Embarcadero & Townsend), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · South Beach · 11 tips and reviews

Jenni L.Jenni Leder: Great place to have breakfast for lunch while you space out into the bay, dreaming about sailing.

Hi Dive is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to Embarcadero.

21. Hi Dive

8.3
501 The Embarcadero (at Bryant (Pier 28 1/2)), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Rincon Hill · 85 tips and reviews

Raimo TuiskuRaimo Tuisku: Come here early in the morning and spend the whole day. They have sunlight early in the morning until the very end of your awaken hours.

The Organic Coup is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to Embarcadero.

22. The Organic Coup

101 Spear St (Mission St.), San Francisco, CA
Fried Chicken Joint · Financial District · 7 tips and reviews

Michael L.Michael Levy: It's spicy chicken with cole slaw in your choice of a sandwich, wrap or salad. Tasty!

Glassybaby is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to Embarcadero.

23. Glassybaby

1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA
Gift Store · Financial District · No tips or reviews