Timeline
19:00
Head to Grand View Park to watch the sun sink toward the WNW. The view stretches over downtown San Francisco, Golden Gate Park, and the Pacific Ocean. Arrive early to find a good spot on the hill.
20:00
Walk down to San Tung. This classic Cantonese joint is famous for its fried chicken and lines form down the block. It is open until 21:30, so you will have plenty of time to eat after the sunset.
21:00
Finish the night with New Eritrea. Order huge platters of Eritrean food with native beers and injera bread. The portions are generous and the staff is friendly. Don't miss the sauteed mushrooms.
Local tip
The walk from Grand View Park to San Tung is about 14 minutes. If you prefer a quieter start, Earth Tone Cafe is open until 17:00 on weekdays and 17:00 on weekends, but for a full evening out, the dinner spots are the main event.
Check before you go
- San Tung is closed on Mondays. New Eritrea is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Grand View Park is an outdoor public space with no official closing time, but it gets dark after sunset.
Worth knowing
- San Tung is open at 20:00 only on Mo, Tu, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
- New Eritrea is open at 21:00 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
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