The Ramp Restaurant

The Ramp has a great little spot carved out for them; they're able to overlook the bay, but it's also unique to be able to see large docked ships being cleaned.As for the food, I'm a fan of their lunch and dinner options, but not the biggest fan of their brunch options. The -1 star was due to a couple bad brunch entrees, and while very friendly, I've had some very slow service provided to my table a couple times too. Overall, I recommend this restaurant on a sunny day, sitting out under an umbrella, having a pulled pork sandwich or burger.

They say, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." I guess because a basic lemon is just sour. And that, my friends, was partially my experience at The Ramp--a wee bit sour. Here's the skinny:Imagine RSVP'ing online, taking BART/Uber over, and then standing in the frigid cold to watch the NBA Dunk Contest. And that was the sour part of my experience here. This was supposed to be one of the biggest weekends in sports history, and the failure to provide basic heating to their outdoor space shows, IMO, a lack of concern for the general welfare of the public.Yes, they had patio heaters in the back of the venue, but there weren't any TVs out there to watch the main event. Indoor seating was a COVID-fest waiting to happen, as people were cramming into the bar area. No bueno.The indoor bar was packed out--couldn't get a drink to save my life. The TV at the bar was like a 30-inch computer monitor from 2002. SMH!Yet, as I mentioned above, there was some good (lemonade) to report:*The DJ was lit--literally and figuratively--as he was safe and warm indoors.*They had a food vendor that provided pretty decent bites. Her communication was horrible, but that deserves a separate review.*A mini-bar with a shorter line was set up outside. Drink options were very limited, though.All in all, I'm definitely not scratching this venue off my list of places to hit up, particularly on a game night, as it is within walking distance to Chase Center.On a sunny/warm day, I'm sure this spot garners a better review. It sits on the ocean's edge, with a nice deck to soak in views of downtown SF and the East Bay mountains. Can't beat that with a bat.If I had to do it all over again, I'd bring a flask and layer up with a puffer coat. Then, my wrath would be diminished, and all would be well. Or just get those darn space heaters already! Sheesh!I'll be back...3 stars for now ;)

Overall, a restaurant with nice ambiance as it's located on the water looking out into a portion of the bay. It's a little unfortunate since it's surrounded by docks and some warehouses. However, it does offer a decent view out into the bay. Food wise it was fairly solid. Nothing super outstanding, but you can expect a fair share of fresh seafood. Service was a little of the slow end it seemed like they could do with some extra hands both in the kitchen and out on the floor. Ambiance: I think the ambience is fitting for a nice, casual, outdoor spot. I wouldn't describe the setting as romantic, but it is quite pleasant. The outdoor seating area is surrounded by docks and some warehouses.Food: The food was satisfactory. I don't think it was particularly outstanding but the highlight was how fresh the seafood was. The special of the day was salmon cakes (like fried salmon cakes were good, not dry, no fishy smell. Furthermore, the slightly spicy sweet sauce was a big bonus required to elevate dish. It came with half a lemon toasted for fragrance as well which was a nice touch. An issue though, is that the serving was quite small We had Al Pastor empanadas that were excellent. Lightly crispy and flaky outside. The pork was chewy and a little fatty, so it was a nice cut (butt or upper back leg I suspect) that offered an easy bite and a little sweetness. However, I think it could have been filled a little more since there was a good chunk of empty space in the empanada still. The shrimp aguachile was pretty spicy and the diced mango and cucumber offered a nice sweet/sour contrast to the spice. The shrimp was quite fresh and lightly crunchy. There was also no sea smell despite being raw. The crab sandwich was good, the crab flavor was slightly lacking since the mayo was a little heavy in the dish. Good amount of vegetables for a satisfying crunch. Bread was also well toasted, but could be improved with a thin layer of butter and lightly griddle-toasted for fragrance since the sandwich didn't have much of a olfactory impact.Price: A little on the pricey end, but fairly reasonable for fresh seafood. Expect to spend $18-30 per person depending on appetite. Warning that their specials are definitely on the expensive side and fall outside of this range.Service: Service was a little slow. I understand the need for prep with fresh seafood, but it's noticeable since there was still a longer than expected wait for some appetizers. Furthermore, there was only one waitress out in the floor so it made for busy work. It wasn't a super busy time, but it's obvious they needed some more hands in the kitchen and on the floor.Total: 3.4/5

Visited with a couple friends for Sunday brunch and was greeted with ample seating. We sat inside since it was cold out but still got to have a beautiful view of the water. I tried the Crab Sandwich and Fish & Chips, both of which were great! The Fish & Chips came with a dipping sauce that my friend really enjoyed. The fries were also very crispy.Overall a nice spot to stop at for a casual meal if you're in this side of town. Very close to many other waterfront parks and activities!

I came here for a weekday lunch and there was no wait. They have indoor seating under a tent canopy with water views and outdoor seating by the water. We had chips and guacamole and calamari to start. The guacamole had a bit too much lime but was fresh. The calamari was tasty but was on the spicy side with the jalapeños mixed in. There was also fried lemon slices in the calamari which were edible and interesting. I'd advise not eating the lemon peel as it was bitter. They were out of seafood risotto and seafood linguine. But I was very impressed with my entree of grilled salmon in capers sauce. It was delicious and perfectly cooked and came with mashed potatoes and vegetables. I'm still thinking about it.No parking on site so you'll either need to find street parking (mostly metered) or go to one of the nearby UCSF parking lots. The restaurant is right across the street from UCSF Children's Hospital and down the block from Chase Center.

Let's see. Arrived at 10:20, Waited 10 mins to be seated with at least a dozen tables open. The host/manager was cleaning menus instead of talking to the people in the line to let them know it would be a while. Finally seated and ordered food at 10:45. Drink (just one), came at 11. Other tables were finally seated. 11:15 host/manager again disappeared. Line is now out the door. He was at the bat helping with drinks, because people who got tired of waiting were know lined up at the bar. So he is swamped. 11:30 asked for our food, and came right out. Not a good thing! We ordered avocado toast and truffle fries. Apps, 30 mins for apps. Over salted fries and under salted Avo toast. Which was made with guacamole. Did I mention that he refused to seat anyone unless they had The exact number of people to the exact count of chairs at the tables. I have never experienced this ever. I was a restaurant manager, never would I have refused a requested for a specific section. Gina, our server. Amazing, she was patient and sweet and was the ONLY one communication with the tables and lines as they were all mostly frustrated with the unnecessary self created chaos. This would be an amazing place if the host/manager used common sense. We would have been a quick turn since we only had an hour to eat before the game. This seemed like a nice lil spot but not sure I would come back.

Perfect spot to soak up the sun and enjoy some great drinks by the water. On a beautiful SF day, it's perfect for sipping on a Beer, Spritz, or a Bloody Mary, and enjoying some oysters. The vibe is laid-back, great for large groups. Upfront has games up and great music.It's also a great spot to pregame before heading to a Chase Center game or concert.One downside is that they close between brunch and dinner, which can be a bummer if you're hoping to hang out for longer. Might have to wait on line to get in, but, worth it.

Solid local place. It is an easy place to grab brunch on the weekend if you live close by. We always like sitting in the outdoor dining area. They have all the brunch basics and prices are reasonable. Service can sometimes be a little slow on busy days, but they certainly don't rush you out either, so nothing wrong with taking one's time on a leisurely weekend day.

I ate here since I was coming from a conference and wanted to avoid traffic coming home.The Service ‍‍‍They wouldn't even let me sit outside to eat at the bar and ran out of seats on one side, so confusing since there's apparently two different places to pay between bar and restaurant. I think they ran out of food or something at some point and stopped taking food orders at around 7PM. They weren't the most helpful with the menu about giving other options and recommendations and really seemed neglectful in customer service since there was such a huge crowd, they didn't give me a number and I had to ask for one just to make sure I was served. I was a little disappointed but understand the end of the week dinner rush, but still expected to be treated like the other customers. I was pretty hungry wirh allergies so tolerated what felt like an extremely tortuous and long wait. Food Taste The meat was ridiculously overpriced. It was cooked ok but I wasn't impressed. It also had black beans melted everywhere but they didn't have it separated (it was in a giant melting pot), and hard to pack and take home as they didn't have plastic sauce boxes for all their sauces and sides. Guac and chips were good. The meat apparently had peppers that appeared to be cactus. I asked them to remove the shrimp which they did and I ended up having chicken, steak, with some cheese (seemed like giant blocks of something kinda like mozzarella). Ambiance I'd come here again for the ambience and order something cheaper like fish and chips and be very specific about where I sit and come way earlier because this place tends to be popular with crowds of people. The indoor area also had TVs. So it was a nice touch. But hardly enough to compensate. Verdict ‍I'd give these folks another shot, it was probably just a busy day.

this is an old San Francisco gem. It's best on a sunny day watching the boats come and go with a margarita and live music.