Your Local PIER 39
Restaurant
Historic Waterfront Cafe
Your Local PIER 39
Restaurant
Historic Waterfront Cafe
Your Local PIER 39
Restaurant
Historic Waterfront Cafe
Your Local PIER 39
Restaurant
Historic Waterfront Cafe
Your Local PIER 39
Restaurant
Historic Waterfront Cafe
Your Local PIER 39
Restaurant
Historic Waterfront Cafe
Historic Waterfront Cafe

Breakfast & Lunch - PIER 39

Best Breakfast & Lunch on PIER 39

On Pier 39

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Frequently Asked Questions

Guests often ask the same handful of questions before their first visit to Eagle Cafe. Here are quick answers about reservations, hours, parking, seating, and the menu.

Does Eagle Cafe take reservations?

Eagle Cafe does not take reservations and operates on a walk-in basis.

What are Eagle Cafe's hours?

Eagle Cafe opens daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with breakfast served until 11:30 a.m. before the kitchen shifts to its lunch menu. A handful of breakfast favorites, including the Breakfast Burger and Avocado Toast with an Egg, stay available on the lunch menu through closing. Guests planning a PIER 39 breakfast should arrive before 11:30 a.m. to catch the full morning menu.

Is Eagle Cafe open for dinner?

No. Eagle Cafe serves breakfast and lunch only, seven days a week, and closes at 3 p.m. Guests looking for dinner can find it at other Fisherman’s Wharf restaurants in the Simmons Family, including Crab House at PIER 39, Wipeout Bar & Grill, and Pier Market Seafood Restaurant.

Where is Eagle Cafe located on PIER 39?

Eagle Cafe sits at the entrance of PIER 39, on the pier’s upper level, with views over San Francisco Bay. The address is PIER 39, Space A-201, San Francisco, CA 94133. As a longtime waterfront cafe, Eagle Cafe keeps its dining room close to the water so guests can watch the bay while they eat.

Is there parking near Eagle Cafe?

Yes. Eagle Cafe guests receive one hour of free validated parking in the PIER 39 garage, located across the Embarcadero from the pier. Ask a server for a validation ticket after being seated, then use it at the garage’s payment machine on the way out.

How long has Eagle Cafe been serving Fisherman's Wharf?

Eagle Cafe first opened in 1928 and has served PIER 39 breakfast and lunch since moving there in 1978, making it the longest-running restaurant on the pier. Few Fisherman’s Wharf restaurants can match that history, and this historic restaurant still serves many of the same dishes that made it a neighborhood favorite.

What is Eagle Cafe known for?

Eagle Cafe is known for its house bloody marys, made with bacon and pickled onion, along with breakfast staples like sourdough French toast, banana pecan pancakes, and California omelets. Guests also order the clam chowder served in a sourdough bread bowl for lunch, which arrives fresh daily rather than being baked in-house. As a waterfront cafe with decades of regulars, Eagle Cafe keeps most of its classic dishes on the menu year-round.

Is Eagle Cafe good for locals and visitors alike?

Yes. Eagle Cafe has been a Fisherman’s Wharf restaurant for both locals and visitors since 1928, with the same casual atmosphere that welcomed longshoremen decades ago. Today, it is just as common to see a family visiting San Francisco sharing a table with neighborhood regulars.

Does Eagle Cafe offer indoor seating with a view?

Yes. Most of Eagle Cafe’s dining room sits indoors, with large windows along the water side that give guests a clear view of the bay while they eat. Outdoor tables are limited and often closed during cooler weather, so the indoor window seats remain the most reliable spot for a PIER 39 breakfast with a view.

Does Eagle Cafe have gluten-free menu options?

Some menu items are marked GF, though a dish is not automatically gluten-free once it’s prepared. Guests who need a gluten-free meal should tell their server when ordering, and the kitchen can accommodate that request. The full menu lists which dishes are marked GF.

Can Eagle Cafe host private events or large groups?

Yes. Eagle Cafe can host private dining and special events for groups of up to 52 guests, with a custom menu and full bar service available on request. Guests planning a birthday, anniversary, or business lunch can ask their server about options when booking.

Where can I see Eagle Cafe's full menu?

Eagle Cafe’s full breakfast and lunch menu, including daily specials, is posted online at the Eagle Cafe menu page. Guests planning a PIER 39 breakfast or lunch can also check the complete FAQ page for details on parking, dress code, and other visit basics before they arrive.