Forbes Island
What People Are Saying About Forbes Island
The Editor
Chelsea Sime
Citysearch
Long regarded as a premier location for first dates and romantic anniversaries, the restaurant has proven itself as a favorite for all types of special occasions. Built in 1975 as a floating home for Forbes Kiddoo, the man-made island features an underwater bar, dining rooms with spectacular views of the Bay, a lighthouse and a sandy beach. And while the broccoli and shitake mushroom puff and filet mignon are classic upscale fare, it's the experience that keeps people talking.
User Reviews
Anonymous
August 07, 2008
There's a saying that quality will be remembered long after price is forgotten. Definitely on the spendy side, but worth every penny. We had an enchanting evening to celebrate my birthday. This is a real charmer, from the captain and staff to the view from the top of the lighthouse. Superb cuisine, excellent service. This is a must do in San Francisco for locals and tourists. I know we'll be back very soon!
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pardner
June 23, 2008
Having lived in San Francisco for 30 years I had never heard of the place. We had friends who had read about it in Sunset Magazine and were visiting from out of town and wanted to go. Food mediocre at best and I found the "captain" a bit quirky and not in a good way...too much patter on the short pontoon boat ride over about himself instead of the City. Take the ferry to Tiburon and eat there. WAY too expensive..we could have eaten at a four star restaurant for what we paid. Beware.
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daisy214
May 27, 2008
I want to start by saying that I am not from San Francisco. I am from Illinois and was getting married in San Francisco. This was a very small wedding so I wanted to go somewhere special. After searching through review after review I thought that Forbes Island sounded like a wonderful place to have my wedding meal. Four months in advance I booked the reservation and asked for a private room. I was told that was all I needed to do. I talked to Pierre several times during the next four months to ensure that everything would go smoothly. Three days before my wedding Pierre called me and told me that another party of people wanted to book the room I was in and they had six more people than my party did. I was told that I was losing money for Forbes Island by not inviting more people to my wedding. He then told me that I needed to come up with $500 on a credit card within the hour, otherwise our reservations would be canceled. I found them to be highly unprofessional and I can't believe that they would spring that on me three days before my wedding. He coldly canceled our reservations via text message and would not answer his phone after he called me. I would not recommend this place to anybody.
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Parking:
Forbes Island offers a partial validation if you park in the official Pier 39 lot, $8 for up to six hours.
Know Before You Go:
Make reservations, and when you arrive, use the phone at the dock to call for a $3 ferry, often driven by Forbes himself, that will take you to the restaurant.
The Extras:
The restaurant specializes in personalized, catered events --guests are invited to rent out the whole island, or simply one of the dining rooms, for a unique wedding reception, company party or other celebration.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Waterfront Dining, View Dining, Business Dining, Date Spot
