Famished Girl
Greens, The Marina
It’s a common problem I’ve come across: A restaurant that boasts a spectacular view falls short in the food department. It relies more on its location than menu to woo diners. Thankfully, this is not the case with Greens. Situated in a converted warehouse space at Fort Mason — with views of the water, sailboats, the Golden Gate Bridge and the Marin Headlands — this vegetarian institution has been delivering exceptional, wholesome food for over 25 years.
The menu at Greens is always changing, depending on what organic and other high-quality ingredients are currently available. But you can rest assured that the food will be simple yet innovative; even meat-lovers can be won over by Chef Annie Somerville’s creations. Years ago, I enjoyed a green garlic soup here that still stands out in my memory. The mesquite-grilled asparagus salad is a great way to start your meal (I love manchego cheese), and the filo pastry entree is so satisfying (flaky on the outside, hearty on the inside).
Do save room for dessert, however, because they’re delicious — and you’ll probably want to linger longer at your table to enjoy that view… and maybe even a sunset!
As if the food and the view weren’t enough to put Greens at the top of your list of places to try, there’s one more thing I love about this restaurant: ample, free parking. There are nights when special events are held at Fort Mason, so that may affect the parking situation, but you can generally still get a spot in the lot.
Greens
Building A
Fort Mason Center
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 771-6222
