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Pier 23 Cafe

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More known for its live music than its food, Pier 23 is THE nightlife spot on the Embarcadero. The Embarcadero has enjoyed a real renovation over the last few years, so visitors could easily plan an entire day around a live show at Pier 23. Start off with a delicious local breakfast at the Farmer's Market, which offers a large selection of organic bites and snacks. Work your way down the Embarcadero with a visit to the newly redesigned Exploratorium, which has enough free exhibits around its exterior to while away several hours. Grab dinner some seafood at Pier 39 for sustenance, and then dance the night away at Pier 23.

Address:

Pier 23, On The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94111
4153625125

Hours:

Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMLunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30 AM - 5:00 PMDinner : Daily: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Website:

pier23cafe.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Tom Molanphy
San Francisco Local Expert

Happy Hour, Live Music: "Pier 23 is on the Embarcadero, which also offers a beautiful walk along the bay."

Best for Happy Hour Because: Pier 23's location with a gorgeous view of the bay makes that beer or cocktail that much smoother.
Best for Live Music Because: Pier 23 is one of the smaller venues for live music, so it offers a really intimate experience.

Beverage Menu
- Bubbles
  Gloria Ferrer Brut
  Gl.: $11.00
  
  Btl.: $44.00
  Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs
  
  ($60.00)
  
  Simonnet-Febvre, Brut Rose
  Gl.: $12.00
  
  Btl.: $48.00
- White
  Seaglass, Pinot Gris
  Gl.: $9.00
  
  Btl.: $36.00
  Giesen, Sauvignon Blanc
  Gl.: $9.00
  
  Btl.: $36.00
  Simi, Sauvignon Blanc
  Gl.: $10.00
  
  Btl.: $40.00
  Honig, Sauvignon Blanc
  Gl.: $11.00
  
  Btl.: $44.00
  Kendall-Jackson, Chardonnay
  Gl.: $9.00
  
  Btl.: $36.00
  Hess, Chardonnay
  Gl.: $10.00
  
  Btl.: $40.00
  Whispering Angel, Rose
  Gl.: $13.00
  
  Btl.: $52.00
- Red
  Meiomi, Pinot Noir
  Gl.: $12.00
  
  Btl.: $44.00
  Alto-Cinco, Garnacha
  Gl.: $9.00
  
  Btl.: $36.00
  Silver Palm, Cabernet
  Gl.: $10.00
  
  Btl.: $40.00
  Beringer, Cabernet
  Gl.: $15.00
  
  Btl.: $60.00
  Terra d'Oro, Zinfandel
  Gl.: $10.00
  
  Btl.: $40.00
- Bottled Beer
  
  Budweiser
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Bud Light
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Coors Light
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Corona
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Crispin Hard Apple Cider
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Old Rasputin Imperial Stout
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Racer 5 IPA
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Big Wave Golden Ale
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Becks N.A.
  
  ($5.00)
- Cans
  
  Guinness
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Sculpin IPA
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Baby Daddy Session IPA
  
  ($5.00)
- Non-Alcoholic Drinks
  
  Spring Water Still
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Waiwera Sparkling Water
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Pellegrino Liter
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Red Bull Energy Drink
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Housemade Lemonade
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Tejava Iced Tea
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Bette Jane's Ginger Beer
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Small Batch Root Beer
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Raspberry Sweet Tea
  
  ($3.00)
Main Menu
- Starters
  
  Carnitas Quesadilla
  
  pepper jack, guacamole, sour cream ($14.00)
  
  Crab Cakes
  
  w/saffron aioli served over over seasonal greens ($15.00)
  
  Head On Peel & Eat Shrimp
  
  garlic & cajun spices ($15.00)
  
  Fried Calamari
  
  parmesan, banana peppers, creamy jalapeno dipping sauce ($12.00)
  
  Tuna Poke*
  
  tuna, sesame soy dressing, green onion, Japanese rice seasoning served with wonton chips ($14.00)
  
  Smoked Salmon
  
  served with toast points, fried capers, herb spread, red onion, arugula ($13.00)
  
  Crispy Chicken Wings
  
  tossed in pineapple mustard sauce ($13.00)
  
  Chips, Pico & Guac
  
  ($13.00)
- Soups & Salads
  Clam & Haddock Chowder
  a light chowder of fresh heavy cream, European-style butter, sake, sea salt, baby clams, haddock
  
  Cup: $5.00
  
  Bowl: $8.00
  Soup Special
  Cup: $5.00
  
  Bowl: $8.00
  Crab & Shrimp Louie Salad
  
  bay shrimp, dungeness crab, avocado, & shaved egg, over romaine and iceberg lettuce tossed in louie dressing ($20.00)
  
  Kale Caesar Salad*
  $7.00
  
  Add Bay Shrimp Or Prawns: $12.00
  House Salad
  
  mixed greens, shaved radish, fennel, onion, tossed in shallot & champagne dressing ($7.00)
  
  Smoked Trout Salad
  
  arugula, frisee, grapefruit, shaved red onion, tossed in shallot & champagne dressing ($14.50)
- Half Shell
  
  Raw Oysters*
  
  w/ mignonette sauce ($3.00)
  
  Parmesan Baked Oysters*
  
  3 oysters with garlic butter ($10.00)
  
  Lemon-Herb Broiled Oysters*
  
  3 oysters with lemon, mint, parsley, tarragon, peppadew peppers ($11.00)
- House Favorites
  
  Fish & Chips
  
  beer battered haddock, hand-cut fries, pineapple slaw, served with a side of creamy jalapeno dressing ($16.50)
  
  Fish Tacos*
  
  seared big-eye tuna, guacamole, nori, miso aioli, frisee pickled ginger slaw ($12.00)
  
  Roasted Crab
  
  garlic, butter, sake, parsley w/sourdough bread
  
  Mussels & Clams
  
  sautéed in sake, garlic, lemon, tomato ($18.00)
  
  Catch of the Day*
  
  Grilled Fish*
- Mains
  
  Thai Prawns with Rice Noodle
  
  yellow coconut curry, peanuts, cilantro ($18.00)
  
  Sausage Plate
  
  three house made sausages served with soft pretzel and mustard ($20.00)
  
  Korean Short Ribs
  
  served with spicy napa cabbage, apple, kohlrabi, cold rice salad ($18.00)
  
  Three Cheese Pizza
  
  tomato sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan ($15.50)
- Sandwiches
  
  Grilled Chicken Sandwich
  
  brioche bun, bacon, guacamole, pepper jack, coleslaw ($13.50)
  
  The Cheese Burger
  
  brioche bun, two house ground beef patties, cheddar, tomato jam, mayonnaise, pickles, onions, shredded lettuce & fries ($14.00)
  
  Seared Tuna Sandwich*
  
  brioche bun, sriracha aioli w/pickled onions, lettuce, herbs ($16.00)
  
  The Dip
  
  brioche bun, NY strip steak with horseradish aioli and au jus ($14.00)
  
  SF Crab & Shrimp Sandwich
  
  Bay shrimp, dungeness crab, green onion, and avocado. Mixed with saffron aioli on sliced sourdough. Served with a house salad ($19.00)
  
  Veggie Burger
  
  brioche bun, Joseph Farms aged white cheddar melted over a breaded multi-grain patty of rice, black beans, tomato, and onion & fries ($14.00)
- Sides
  
  Mac & Cheese
  
  w/bacon ($7.00)
  
  Pineapple Cole Slaw
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Sweet Potato Fries
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Potato Chips
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Curly Fries
  
  ($7.00)

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