las313 Posted July 25, 2013 #1 Share Posted July 25, 2013 We will be sailing out of SF on the Island in Sept. There will be 6 of us staying near the Wharf and looking for a non-tourist place to eat on the night before we sail. Any suggestions? We are staying on Columbus Ave near the HIlton but couldn't find anything in that area. Thanks for the suggestions. Louise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruin Steve Posted July 25, 2013 #2 Share Posted July 25, 2013 We will be sailing out of SF on the Island in Sept. There will be 6 of us staying near the Wharf and looking for a non-tourist place to eat on the night before we sail. Any suggestions? We are staying on Columbus Ave near the HIlton but couldn't find anything in that area.Thanks for the suggestions. Louise Walk about six or seven blocks Southeast on Columbus...You will be passing through an area called "North Beach"...Just start checking out menus in windows and odors emanating from the eateries...and pick any one that looks and smells good...The area is known for great Italian restaurants...and nothing like the touristy places back on Fishermans Wharf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenish Posted July 25, 2013 #3 Share Posted July 25, 2013 You will be passing through an area called "North Beach"... Agree. To avoid getting disoriented, North Beach is not along the waterfront and isn't the north part of the city. Back in the 1800's it was, but 150+ years of filling in the bay changed that. Sometimes when they're excavating they come across building rubble from the 1906 earthquake as well as timbers from ships that were all used for fill material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsnake57 Posted July 26, 2013 #4 Share Posted July 26, 2013 The "Stinking Rose" is good, and very popular. We like to go to "Mona Lisa" which would be a block closer to your hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
las313 Posted July 26, 2013 Author #5 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Thanks for all the suggestions. Louise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball fan Posted July 26, 2013 #6 Share Posted July 26, 2013 I also second the Stinking Rose. Great garlic food!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise_More_Often Posted July 27, 2013 #7 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Another vote for Stinking Rose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
las313 Posted July 27, 2013 Author #8 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Decided Stinking Rose is a go for one of our 2 nights. Sounds interesting. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarafinadh Posted July 30, 2013 #9 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Scoma's is on the wharf, less of a tourist place, more old school San Francisco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball fan Posted August 2, 2013 #10 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Scoma's is great for seafood. Down an alley behind Alioto's. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted August 2, 2013 #11 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Continuing up Columbus is Chinatown. We've always had good luck with recommendations from the hotel staff. Be aware that there is a decent hill going up Columbus. Bonus-At one point you will pass the lower end of Lombard Street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skandls Posted August 11, 2013 #12 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Most non tourist places are away from North Beach. The Marina (Union and Chestnut streets) have a lot of local places. We had dinner last week at Kokkari near downtown - not cheap but very good - number one on tripadvisor and yelp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentchikan Posted August 11, 2013 #13 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Scoma's is great for seafood. Down an alley behind Alioto's. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app I agree. I've always had good luck there and it started out as a restaurant for fishermen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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