Bring the dog. Bring the kids.
Dogs are welcome on the waterfront patio, in the beer garden, at the sidewalk tables and at the bar. We have water bowls available. Just ask.
Where your dog can sit
Any of our outdoor tables, and at the bar. The back patio faces the bay, and the beer garden looks across to Treasure Island. Both are shaded in the afternoon, which matters more than people expect on a warm day by the water.
We have been a dog stop on this stretch of the Embarcadero since 1985. Plenty of our regulars started coming here on a walk.
The Howloween Doggie Costume Parade
Every October we host the Howloween Doggie Costume Parade on the waterfront. Dogs in costume, owners pretending it was the dog's idea. It is one of our favourite days of the year.
For the kids
Kids menu, high chairs, and room to move on the patio. Nobody minds noise out here.
| Mac & Cheese | $13 |
| Hot Dog & Fries | $13 |
| Grilled Cheese & Fries | $13 |
| Kids Fish & Chips | $14 |
| Cheeseburger & Fries | $14 |
| Chicken Tenders & Fries | $14 |
| Buttered Noodles & Parmesan | $12 |
| Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream | $5 |
| Root Beer Float | $9 |
Questions people ask
Is Pier 23 Cafe dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on the waterfront patio, in the beer garden, at the sidewalk tables and at the bar. We have water bowls available. Just ask.
Where can my dog sit at Pier 23 Cafe?
Dogs are welcome at any of our outdoor tables and at the bar. The back patio faces the bay and the beer garden looks across to Treasure Island. Both are shaded in the afternoon.
Do you have a dog event?
Yes. We host the Howloween Doggie Costume Parade every October, an annual dog costume parade on the waterfront that has been running for years.
Is Pier 23 Cafe good for kids?
Yes. We have a kids menu, high chairs and room to move on the patio. Google guests list us as good for kids.
What is on the kids menu?
Mac and cheese, hot dog and fries, kids fish and chips, cheeseburger and fries, chicken tenders and fries, grilled cheese and fries, and buttered noodles with parmesan. Ice cream and a root beer float for dessert.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are welcome. You can reserve through OpenTable. For parties of eleven or more, email events@pier23cafe.com.
WE ARE family
Pier 23 Cafe is an iconic SF restaurant with deep family roots. The restaurant was started in 1985 by Flicka McGurrin, a sixth generation San Franciscan, and her childhood best friend, Peggy Knickerbocker. They took an old waterfront dive known for live music and revamped the place into a world class restaurant now celebrating over 40 years of business.
More recently, Flicka passed the baton to her kids: Mac, Meighan, and Lei to take over the “family business” and carry on the tradition of giving people good food & drinks served with an incredible view of the SF bay. A beloved spot for locals and tourists, Pier 23 Cafe, is a respite from the city buzz - a warm and inviting place with a serene waterfront setting, delicious seafood centric menu and finely crafted cocktails. No frills just real SF. Locals bring out of town friends and family to Pier 23 Cafe to show off the beauty of the bay, to eat classic SF fare like our delectable clam chowder, shrimp louie salad, crab cakes, and to hear live music by top tier local musicians. Tourists seek out the food and stay for the relaxed laid back vibe.
Pier 23 Cafe has been a destination for many lifetime memories for our patrons. We've hosted weddings, family reunions, graduations, birthdays, startup milestones, our annual Howloween Doggie Costume Parade (yes, we’re dog friendly!), baby showers. Pier 23 Cafe is a part of our family and a reflection of who we are: we love to bring people together, we love live music, we love the waterfront, we love good food, and we love San Francisco!
