The Top 8 Dining Experiences in San Francisco

1.San Francisco Premier Dinner Dance Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 384 reviews · from $66Our pick

Board at Pier 3 for a two-and-a-half-hour plated dinner cruise, or about three hours on Saturdays and Sundays. Expect seasonal Californian dishes, included nonalcoholic drinks, a DJ and views of Alcatraz, Sausalito, the Bay Bridge, and the Golden Gate Bridge. Drinks and menu upgrades cost extra.

“Was so fun, staff was great, food was actually filling. Not very tasty but I didn’t leave hungry which is good! Boat was elegant and the views were unmatched. 9/10”

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2.City Cruises Premier Brunch or Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 174 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $104

Set sail from Pier 3 for a two to two-and-a-half-hour San Francisco Bay cruise with either a buffet brunch, free-flowing mimosas and live music, or a three-course dinner and DJ. You’ll pass landmarks including the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and the Bay Bridge. The menu changes, and drinks with dinner are available to buy.

“Amazing service, fun atmosphere and great brunch. Highly recommended had them best time”

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3.City Cruises San Francisco: Signature Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 56 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $109

Spend about three hours on San Francisco Bay aboard a City Cruises yacht, with dinner, a DJ and views of Alcatraz, Coit Tower, Oracle Park and the Golden Gate and Bay bridges. Soda, coffee, tea and water are listed as included; wine, beer and cocktails cost extra. The cruise leaves from Pier 3 and returns there.

“Beautiful sights, wonderful and welcoming onboarding staff, great drinks, good food, and Dj. Equals a really fabulous night out. Great experience.”

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4.Napa Valley Wine Train: Gourmet Express Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 48 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $263

Spend two to three hours aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train, dining on a seasonal, multi-course meal in a refurbished antique rail car. The experience includes a welcome taste of sparkling wine, coffee or tea, and a journey through Napa Valley. You can choose lunch or dinner, and are encouraged to visit the onboard kitchens.

“I do wish the train provided a wine tasting and the salmon should be served with rice or mashed potatoes. But other than that it was great. My friend and I enjoyed the experience. Priscilla and Lilly were great ! Super friendly and they know their stuff ! I recommend it ! I know it doesn’t say wine tasting. I’m just simply saying it would be a nice touch to the experience.”

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5.City Cruises Buffet Lunch or Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 20 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $74

Board City Cruises at Pier 3 for a two to two-and-a-half-hour San Francisco Bay cruise with a buffet lunch or dinner. Pass Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island, and other landmarks while enjoying unlimited coffee, tea, and soft drinks. Dinner cruises add music and dancing; wine, beer, and cocktails cost extra.

“Me encantó queremos repetirla inter semana pero veo que solo está disponible viernes, sábado y domingo”

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6.Dumpling Cooking Class & 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $135Top rated

At 555 Fulton St, Chef Eddie leads a three-hour, English-language dumpling class for groups of up to eight. Knead dough, roll thin wrappers, pleat dumplings, and mix a dipping sauce before sharing a three-course meal that includes pork belly braise and red bean dessert. A tofu dumpling filling is available, and you take home a recipe guide.

“Wonderful and warm evening with delicious outcome! Eddie is a wonderful and patient teacher. He made the entire evening inclusive, friendly and fun.”

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7.Christmas Day Buffet Brunch or Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $184

Spend two hours aboard a San Francisco yacht on Christmas Day, with a chef-prepared brunch or dinner, live entertainment, and views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, and Alcatraz. Coffee, tea, iced tea, and water are included. Brunch also includes champagne, mimosas, and sparkling cider; other alcoholic drinks are available to buy.

“Awesome 😎 Great food, buffet, mimosas, staff available took pictures, lots of sight seeing above decks. Would definitely recommend 👍”

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8.New Year’s Eve Plated Dinner Cruise on San Francisco Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $401

Board at Pier 3 at 9 p.m. for a four-hour New Year’s Eve cruise with a Champagne welcome, four-course plated dinner, Platinum open bar, and DJ entertainment. The boat passes the Golden Gate Bridge when weather allows, then gives you a view of the midnight fireworks. Your table is guaranteed for your party size.

“Viaje de Gilbert Arizona hasta San Francisco a pasar año nuevo junto con mi familia y realmente mi experiencia en el crucero fue genial ! La comida estuvo deliciosa, la atención de los meseros fue maravillosa y la música súper divertida… toRead more”

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