Written with TasteTV

Surrounded on three sides by water, San Francisco boasts a wealth of great places to eat that are either on the water or inspired by it. This handy guide showcases some of the best waterfront dining in each of San Francisco's neighborhoods, as well as in other Northern California towns such as San Mateo, Half Moon Bay, Santa Cruz, Tiburon, and Sausalito. These restaurants feature not only fresh seafood dishes from around the world, but also great vegetarian, meat, and other menus. Included are detailed profiles of more than 40 restaurants on Ocean Beach, the Embarcadero, the Marina District, Fisherman's Wharf, and beyond -- all the way from Tiburon in Marin to Monterey Bay. Hundreds of black-and-white photos capture the charm and atmosphere of the restaurants, while recipes compiled from top chefs offer both a preview of the restaurants and a permanent doggy bag.