Any time you visit San Fransisco, a nice meal and refreshing drink would be a nice way to get you started, and in the mood to explore the city. San Fransisco is not only a beautiful city, but a haven with restaurants where you can get some delicious food and drinks at reasonable prices.

One of the most famous places in the city is Pier 39, a tourist destination that includes eateries that serve amazing seafood and other treats, such as Italian food and desserts. Each eatery guarantees you great, quality food for your money. Below are five places that you should definitely visit.

1. Boudin Bakery & Cafe

Once you get into this wonderful building, an aura of happiness and friendliness will surround you. The inviting smell of freshly-baked sourdough bread will greet your nostrils. That’s the trademark of Boudin Bakery, a bakery with the best interests of its customers at heart. It was started by Isidore Boudin in 1849, and has spread all over California, with 30 cafe locations.

Boudin Bakery has a wide variety of tasty meals that cater to both adults and kids. Sink your teeth into delicious baguette burgers and sandwiches, sourdough pizzas, and treats such as beef chili, roasted corn, enchilada soup, and clam chowder.

There is also an array of salads that you can enjoy with their heavenly bread, such as the Bahn Mi Salad and Chicken Kale Salad. If you’ve got kids, they’ll enjoy the bakery’s ham sandwich and others, served with a delicious drink or cookie, if they wish. Wash all that down with a soothing fountain drink or orange juice.

2. Crabcakes & Sweets

As the name hints, this seafood restaurant in Fisherman’s Wharf brings together the appealing flavors of sweet desserts and seafood, to create tasty treats. The giant crab-like structure, just above the entrance, is sure to catch your eye. From a single glance, it’s easy to tell that it’s also a nice place to satisfy your sweet tooth.

This restaurant offers quite a number of treats, from appetizers such as garlic french fries, calamari, and garlic bread, to plates of pasta such as crab alfredo, and crab angel hair lasagna. There are also other goodies like fish & chips, and salads like Shrimp Louie and Crab Caesar, each of which you can eat in the restaurant or order as takeout, which is an awesome idea if you live in Fremont, California, and have some driving back to do!

3. Pier Market

Pier Market is a quaint seafood restaurant with an unbelievably delicious choice of seafood dishes, and wonderful cocktails. It makes its services unique by offering menus in several languages, and allowing customers to charge their cell phones if they request it.

The restaurant also offers two seating options; one outdoors, on the patio, and the other indoors. Both offer a spectacular view as you enjoy your meal or cocktail. It’s famous for its mesquite grilled meats and seafood, and serves delicacies such as steamed clams, grilled salmon quesadillas, and honey bbq shrimp.

They also have fabulous cocktails such as the jumbo shrimp cocktail and crab cocktail. The customer service is on point, and the scenery is to die for.

4. Fog Harbor Fish House

Fog Harbor Fish House has a reputation for being one of the most popular seafood restaurants in Fisherman’s Wharf, and it’s easy to see why. It is beautiful, spacious, and offers breathtaking views, including the Golden Gate Bridge.

Every meal served is fresh, delicious, and leaves you asking for more. The menu includes a variety of meals such as linguini & clams, cioppino, fried combo, fried shrimp, and starters like steamed clams and crab cakes.

Fog Harbor prides itself on being the first restaurant in the neighborhood with a seafood menu that’s been accepted by the Aquarium of the Bay.

5. Wines Of California Wine Bar

If you love wines and yearn for a relaxing break by the bay, this wine bar on Pier 39 is the perfect escape for you. It offers a variety of wines, from dry reds to amazing whites. It gives you the chance to unwind outdoors on a patio, with the wine of your choice, as a gentle breeze hits your face and the soft sunshine warms you up.

The bar offers great services, with waiters ready to offer information on different types of wine. Additionally, appetizers such as oysters, bread, and clam chowder are offered to accompany the wine. The prices are great, and the experience is definitely worth your time.