La Santaneca
SF MissionCentral American / Pupusas
Late-night option, big portions, cash-friendly.
What to eat
Restaurants by cuisine, by team, by neighborhood.
Bay Area food is some of the best in North America. Here's where to eat based on which team you're cheering for — or which city you're exploring.
For Paraguay and Australia fans
Latin American & Pacific.
South American empanadas, chimichurri steakhouses, and a few Aussie-run spots that welcome the Socceroos.
El Patio
Redwood CityMexican / Salvadoran
Paraguayan community hub on match nights.
Plow
SF Potrero HillAussie-Californian brunch
Aussie owners, weekend brunch, elite flat whites.
Kezar Pub
SF HaightGastropub
Soccer bar with a strong Socceroos contingent.
For Qatar, Jordan, and Algeria fans
Middle Eastern & North African.
Halal options, Levantine mezze, and Maghrebi tagines across SF, Fremont, and San Jose.
Old Jerusalem
SF MissionLevantine
Jordanian and Palestinian menu staples. Hookah in back.
Zaytoon
San JoseMediterranean / Halal
Big plates, family-run, match-day crowd.
Aziza
SF Outer RichmondModern Moroccan
Upscale. Tasting menu. Book 2 weeks out.
Jerusalem Cafe
FremontLevantine / Halal
Community gathering spot in Fremont's Arab corridor.
For Switzerland and Austria fans
European comfort food.
Schnitzel, fondue, rösti, and the Bavarian-Austrian crossover scene in SF.
Leopold's
SF Russian HillAustrian
Austrian-run, Wiener schnitzel, accordion nights.
Schroeder's
SF Financial DistrictGerman / Austrian
Big screens, beer hall vibe, Sunday brunch.
Fondue Cowboy
SF SoMaSwiss
Traditional fondue, cheeky western decor.
Walzwerk
SF MissionEast German
German-speaking staff, rotating daily specials.
Near Levi's Stadium
Pregame and postgame in Santa Clara.
Walking-distance and short-rideshare options so you're not eating $20 stadium hot dogs.
Pedro's Restaurant
Santa ClaraMexican
Post-game margarita institution. Walking distance.
Left Bank Brasserie
Santana RowFrench
Patio seating, match-day reservations a must.
The Yard House
Santana RowAmerican / Sports bar
All the matches on screens, huge beer list.
Pizza Antica
Santana RowPizza
Family-friendly, fast service, strong pre-match option.
San Francisco must-try
Iconic Bay Area meals.
If you're building an off-day trip to SF, these are the tables to book weeks ahead.
Swan Oyster Depot
SF Nob HillSeafood counter
Cash-only, counter-only, 1912 institution. Worth the line.
Tartine Manufactory
SF MissionBakery / Californian
Bread, pastries, hearth-cooked mains.
House of Prime Rib
SF Van NessSteakhouse
Book a month out. Old-school SF.
Nopa
SF DivisaderoCalifornian
The dining-room version of San Francisco in 2026.
Budget guide
What meals actually cost.
California sales tax (~9.25% in the Bay Area) is not shown on menu prices — added at the register. Many SF restaurants also tack on a 2–4% health-care surcharge (CA-specific line item funding employee healthcare). Tip 18% on top. All three can stack quickly — a $40 dinner lands closer to $52 after tax, surcharge, and tip.
Takeout / fast-casual
~$20/person
Mission burrito, Chinatown noodles, taqueria — this is where the value is.
Casual sit-down with a drink
$30–$45/person
Neighborhood spots, brewery + meal, post-match dinner energy.
Nicer restaurants
$50–$90/person
Iconic SF institutions, tasting menus under-the-radar, steakhouses.
Michelin-tier
$150+ /person
Book 4–8 weeks ahead. Worth it once if it's your thing.
💡 Best value by category: Mexican, Chinese, Korean, and pizza are outstanding at the casual price point. Skip tourist corridors (Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39) for food — prices are 30% higher for worse quality. Google reviews are reliably representative; trust them.
Pro tips
Four rules for eating well.
- 01Make reservations — especially on match days. Most SF and Santana Row spots fill by 6pm.
- 02Sports bars with World Cup will require reservations or cover charges during group stage.
- 03Many places will show the matches; ask ahead if that matters to you.
- 04Tipping is 18–22% in California. Some restaurants auto-apply gratuity for groups 6+.
Free trip planning
Want reservations handled?
A travel advisor can book the hard-to-get tables — Swan, House of Prime Rib, Aziza, Nopa — as part of your itinerary.