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Eateries Near Mission Bay
Since the neighborhood around Mission Bay is not as developed as the Inner Sunset,
there are fewer off-campus eating spots, at least within walking distance. But
if you have a car or are willing to hop on Muni., there are some fine culinary
destinations not too far from campus.
Of course, there is a fine eating establishment right on campus, 24 Café
in Genentech Hall. 24 provides sandwiches, salads and soups and has been rated
as quite tasty by its patrons. And the pub/café in the Campus Community
Center will be opening soon. There are also plans for a few eateries to open
near the Mission Bay housing complex.
Among the restaurants near campus, there is Moshi Moshi, 3rd and 18th St. which
serves Japanese food with an emphasis on sushi. The Ramp, 855 China Basin, offers
a perfect outdoor setting for a weekend brunch or a drink or two late in the
afternoon. Similar bayside dining is available at Kelly’s Mission Rock,
817 China Basin, already a favorite among UCSFers at Mission Bay. The Axis Cafe,
at 8th St. at 16th offers pastries, sandwiches, wraps and comfy couches. Finally,
there is the Back Burner Roadhouse, attached to the Mission Bay Driving Range
at 1200 Sixth St. (at Channel) for salads, sandwiches, beer, wine and a large,
sunny patio.
For the baseball lovers among you, try going a bit further to the Double Play,
at 2401 16th Street at Bryant. This historic restaurant/bar is located across the street
from the site of the old Seals Stadium, and although the ballpark was torn down
many years ago, the baseball ambience at the DP is still strong.
For more ambitious fare, you can either head up Potrero Hill or over to downtown
San Francisco. Goat Hill Pizza has long been a UCSF favorite, but there are
other eateries as well. For a quick roundup of places to go, check out the Chronicle’s
Web site (SF Gate) here: www.sfgate.com/traveler/guide/sf/neighborhoods/potrerohill.shtml
You can also learn more about the Mission Bay neighborhood by checking out this
site: pub.ucsf.edu/missionbay/town/eateries.php
If you head for downtown, the number and variety of restaurants is almost overwhelming.
One place that is good and not too hard on a student budget is Le Charm on 5th
St. between Harrison and Folsom.
Another downtown food treasure is the Ferry Building at the foot of Market Street.
Once only the terminal for the ferries that ply the bay, the Ferry Building
is now a major foodie destination, both for the restaurants and shops inside,
as well as the farmer’s market that is open four days a week, Tuesday,
Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
But the downtown scene is so varied and numerous, it is best to get out on your
own and sample liberally.
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