Best Restaurants with a Scenic View in Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

The best overall dining experience I’ve ever had! The food was amazing! The most tender steak Ive ever eaten, i literally used a butter knife to cut it! All of the accompanying sides were 10/10. And our server was very attentive and friendly! This place definitely tops all of your favorite steakhouses!

Overall this is our first time here at Waterbar and let me tell you it did go above and beyond our expectations on food ! As a sous chef new to the area this was beyond amazing , the lobster risotto was flavorful full of umami and an overall beautiful delicate dish. Service was great , our guest talked with us the whole time , he did have to ask us to repeat ourselves several times due to the large loud party beside us , but kept the pace of the night very fluid and engaging. Would dine in and recommend any day of the week.

Awesome experience! View, drinks and service - second to none!

It is always a special experience to dine at the Rotunda because it is so much a part of San Francisco history and a beautiful venue! My friend Manuel had never been there so he had a blast seeing the space and enjoying the food. Ralph, our server, was polite and attentive and the food was good as always. I do enjoy a place where I am already recognized by the hosts especially since one feels like one is being greeted by family. :)

wow the food was incredible- all ceviches fantasti the grilled veg platter for the table was fantastic tradico ahi tuna dish a must and causa with crab also fabulous sauvignon blanc wine 4 people arrived 630 and left 930 closed the restaurant a first. cant wait to return!!!