4 Best Restaurants in Mission Bay, San Francisco

San Francisco has plenty of great food options and coffee destinations, but rarely do the two merge together as well as they do at this Mission Bay roastery, which excels at sandwiches on fresh focaccia, virtuous lunch bowls, and coffee in myriad forms. With tall ceilings, ample windows, and a pleasant parklet, the café almost has a Parisian indoor-outdoor feel. Don't miss the juice shots for a quick, powerful jolt minus caffeine.

Casey Crynes' East Coast–style pies are larger and have slightly thicker and sturdier crusts compared to the typical Neapolitan ones. New York expats love that these slices can actually be folded. The small, charming counter-service restaurant centers around a large brick oven; and toppings tend to be simple, fresh, and nicely balanced on the predesigned pies.

A splashy contemporary steak house attached to a basketball arena? It sounds like a bizarre combination, but it truly works at chef Tyler Florence's restaurant on the side of the Chase Center. Servers wear suits, the Caesar for two is tossed tableside, and French onion soup is adorned with shaved truffles, yet the restaurant is hardly stuffy and really emphasizes seasonal ingredients more than decadence. Pricey dry-aged steaks might be the menu centerpiece, but there are many tempting options for diners not interested in beef.

Fresh seafood and waterfront views are some of the many reasons to swing by this fun restaurant in the shadow of the Chase Center. Local fish is emphasized, whether as a fried petrale sole sandwich or black cod in an elaborate dinner entrée with warm fregola and mushroom pilaf. Some tables go for a proper multi-course meal, while others enjoy all of the tempting small plates tapas-style. Even if it isn't a sunny day, patio heaters and awnings protect diners from the elements.