Ferry Building
Historical landmark · Financial District
1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA 94105
Highlights
Artisan food vendors, farmers market, bay views, historic landmark
Artisan food vendors, farmers market, bay views, historic landmark
"The marketplace has rebounded strongly since the pandemic: owner Hudson Pacific Properties (HPP) told the San Francisco Business Times that a 'flurry of activity from sexy new restaurant operators and a pivot toward nightlife has already paid off,' reporting a 200 percent jump in foot traffic from 2020 and footfall in 2024 that was 'just one percent less than 2019.' Since 2020, Nite Yun’s Lunette joined the mix with a spring 2024 debut, Nopa Fish Market 'brought a phenomenal influx of primo seafood' to the scene, Red Bay Coffee's evening offerings are just now joining the marketplace, and Parachute + Arqueta are set to open this summer, bringing chef Alex Hong's and pastry chef Nasir Zainulabadin's fare into the former Slanted Door space. HPP also said talks are finalizing for a new tenant to take over the 100-person patio in front of the south end of the market." - Paolo Bicchieri
"A guide to great spots near the historic building isn't complete without mentioning all the great food stalls, restaurants, and cafes you’ll encounter walking through its high-ceilinged hall. A few of our favorite things to get are the flavorful Jamaican patties from Peaches Patties, the burritos stuffed with french fries over at Señor Sisig, the juicy burgers and soft serve at Gott’s Roadside (and cookies from Gott's Cookies), and oysters and hearty clam chowder at Hog Island Oyster Co. You'll also want to stop by Red Bay Coffee for charcoal lattes to go." - lani conway, julia chen 1
"A historic waterfront landmark that is undergoing vendor reshuffling and programming changes to recapture star power and skew toward nightlife; recent moves include welcoming a new seafood kiosk from a well-known Divisadero Street team and replacing a long-running creperie with a specialty coffee operation. It also serves as a venue for major food-focused fundraisers and events that draw top chefs and restaurants." - Paolo Bicchieri
"An 1898 transit hub on the Embarcadero identified by its handsome white clock tower, home to artisanal bakeries, cheese shops, cafes, and a mushroom shop; a recommended breakfast launch point for a road trip." - Laura Itzkowitz Laura Itzkowitz Laura Itzkowitz is a writer and editor based in Rome. She has been contributing to Travel + Leisure since 2014, when she started as a fact checker before becoming a contributing digital editor in 2015. She has also held positions as a contributing editor at The Points Guy and the NYC cities editor at DuJour Magazine. In addition to Travel + Leisure, her writing has appeared in Architectural Digest, Surface Magazine, Brooklyn Magazine, T Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, GQ, Departures, Afar, Fodor's, Town & Country, Condé Nast Traveler, Robb Report, Hemispheres, and others. When she's not jetsetting around Italy and beyond, she can be found in Rome, enjoying some cacio e pepe or relaxing at home with her husband and two dogs. Originally from the Boston area, Laura moved to New York City in 2011 to pursue a master's degree in creative writing and translation at Columbia University. She also holds a bachelor's degree in French from Smith College. * 10+ years of experience writing and editing * Co-wrote "New York: Hidden Bars & Restaurants," an award-winning guide to New York City's speakeasy scene published by Jonglez Editions in 2015 * Contributed to "Fodor's Brooklyn," published by Penguin Random House in 2015, which won silver in the Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism competition * Contributed an essay to "Epic Hikes of Europe," published by Lonely Planet in 2021 * Updated the 2022 edition of "Fodor's Essential Italy" Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"The Ferry Building is one of the rare places where you’ll see as many locals as tourists in I Heart SF fleeces. The historic building along the waterfront is home to ceramic stores, farmers markets, and, of course, restaurants. Before hopping on the ferry to explore Oakland or Sausalito across the bay, stop in for crackly fresh baguettes from Acme Bread, briny, slurpable oysters and clam chowder from Hog Island Oyster Co., or burritos stuffed with french fries from Señor Sisig." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez
