Best Outdoor Dining Oasis Burgers Restaurants in Financial District
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Gott's Roadside (Ferry Building)
Roadside-style burgers by the bay with later-than-average hours for the area.
Notable Picks
Waterfront counter spot for classic roadside-style burgers with consistent quality and quick turnaround. Extended hours on peak nights make it a reliable evening option before the Embarcadero winds down.
Must-Try Dishes:
California Burger, Green Chile Cheeseburger, Texas Burger
What Makes it Special: Roadside-style burgers by the bay with later-than-average hours for the area.
Worthy Picks
#2
EPIC Steak
7.9
A waterfront steakhouse built around the Bay Bridge view and Chef Parke Ulrich's dry-aged prime cuts, where the heated patio earns its reputation for sunset celebrations. The room runs loud on weekends—hard surfaces and high energy—so weeknight reservations work better for conversation. Locals treat it as a reliable special-occasion play rather than a weekly rotation spot.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tartare, Truffle Mac & Cheese, Dungeness Crab
What Makes it Special: Waterfront steakhouse with unobstructed Bay Bridge views from a heated patio on the Embarcadero
7.9
Waterfront shack serving old-school burgers on sourdough rolls with onions, pickles, and mustard. Simple, fast, and affordable with a Bay Bridge view and plenty of patio seating.
Must-Try Dishes:
Double Cheeseburger on Sourdough, Chili Cheeseburger, Onion Rings
What Makes it Special: Classic sourdough-roll burger with waterfront views.
7.8
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Business Lunch Power Players
Waterfront outpost of the SF staple serving a straightforward, well-seasoned Perry’s Burger with cottage chips. Service is brisk and the roomy dining room works for families or casual meetups before a walk along the Embarcadero.
Must-Try Dishes:
Perry’s Burger, House-Made Veggie Burger, Cottage Chips
What Makes it Special: An SF classic for a no-nonsense burger near the waterfront.