What's Closed / What's Open
SF’s Iconic “Tommy’s Joynt” Plans Reopening for Oct. 29
Takeout / Delivery, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to the SF Chronicle for letting us know that SF’s 73-year-old hofbrau, Tommy’s Joynt, has announced they will have a limited reopening on October 29th. According to their voicemail, Tommy’s will reopen with reduced hours and a reduced menu, and also plans to offer “Thanksgiving To Go” packages for 2020 more...
Golden Gate Park’s 120-Year-Old Bandshell Reopens
Brand New, What's Closed / What's Open In partnership with the San Francisco Parks Alliance and Illuminate, and thanks to generous philanthropic support, SF Rec and Park has completed renovations of the 120-year-old Spreckels Temple of Music bandshell. Originally slated to be a centerpiece of Golden Gate Park’s 150th anniversary celebration in April, the opening was delayed due more...
The Bay’s Brand New 45-Acre Shoreline Park Opens
Brand New, New Parks, What's Closed / What's Open After decades of regional cooperation and planning, the Bay Area has a new shoreline destination opening for the public to enjoy. The new shoreline park is located at the eastern touchdown of the Bay Bridge and provides spectacular views of the entire bay and new eastern span of the Bay more...
Outdoor Bars & Breweries Can Open in SF “Mid-November”
What's Closed / What's Open As part of a wide-ranging updated reopening timeline for the city of San Francisco, the first tangible mention of outdoor bars, breweries and wineries (without requiring the sale of food) was announced today. A tentative goal of “Mid-November” was set for the reopening of bars/wineries/breweries for outdoor operations even if they more...
Indoor Dining in SF Expands to 50% Capacity on Nov. 3rd
Eat & Drink, Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open As part of a broad updated timeline for reopenings. San Francisco today announced that indoor restaurants will be able to increase their capacity to 50% starting November 3rd. See the latest press release | See SF’s updated reopening guidelines as of Oct. 20 Indoor dining was originally was allowed to reopen on more...
SF Announces Lots of New Updates for Reopening
Bay Area Updates, Indoor Dining, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open San Francisco Continues Reopening with Expanded Business Operations and Activities Tuesday, October 20, 2020 Now that San Francisco is assigned to the State’s Yellow tier, the City will move forward on reopening offices and expanding capacity at business, including fitness, dining, places of worship, personal services, recreation, and more Mayor London N. Breed more...
Ocean Beach Parking Lots Closed this Weekend (Oct. 17-18)
What's Closed / What's Open San Francisco Police have announced that the Ocean Beach Parking Lot is closed this weekend, October 17-18, 2020. No specific reason was given, but based on past closures we’re assuming it’s to attempt to prevent crowding during COVID-19 during hot weather ⚠️ Important Info. ⚠️ Ocean Beach Parking Lot CLOSED this weekend. more...
SF’s “Museum of Craft and Design” is Back Oct. 16 w/ MOTO MMXX
Museums / Cultural Institutions, What's Closed / What's Open The Museum of Craft and Design (MCD) reopens to the public on Friday, October 16 welcoming visitors to MOTO MMXX, a show-stopping custom motorcycle exhibition guest curated by co-founder and director of Untitled Motorcycles, Hugo Eccles. Originally slated to open in May of 2020, MOTO MMXX was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. MOTO MMXX showcases twenty category-defying motorcycles from more...
SF’s “Legion of Honor” Set to Reopen October 30th
Museums / Cultural Institutions, What's Closed / What's Open Following the reopening of the de Young Museum on September 25, the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (the “Museums”) announced the reopening of the Legion of Honor. The museum has been closed since March due to San Francisco’s shelter-in-place order. The Legion of Honor will open to the public on Friday, more...
SF Officially Reopens 180+ Outdoor Playgrounds
What's Closed / What's Open Mayor London Breed Announces Reopening of Playgrounds in San Francisco Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Playgrounds are now open with new signage and public health guidelines Mayor London N. Breed, San Francisco Recreation and Park Department General Manager Phil Ginsburg, and Director of Health Dr. Grant Colfax today announced the City’s outdoor playgrounds are more...
“House of Prime Rib” Tops 3,000 Reservations in Two Days
What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that SF’s House of Prime Rib has finally started taking reservations and reopens on Thursday, October 15th at 25% capacity for indoor dining. As of Tuesday morning, they’ve already received 3,000 reservations for people booking all the way through January. Related: SF’s “House of more...
SF’s Famous “City of Paris” Rotunda Closes Indefinitely
Goodbye, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to SFGate and Hoodline for letting us know that the Rotunda restaurant atop the Neiman Marcus department store in Union Square (and its famous “City of Paris” stained glass ceiling dating back to 1909) has closed indefinitely. The upscale and popular spot for afternoon tea with amazing views of the more...
Movie Theaters Vow to Stay Closed Until Popcorn Ban Lifted
What's Closed / What's Open Technically, movie theaters in San Francisco were allowed to open starting this week on October 7th at 25% capacity, but one of the restrictions put in place by the city has caused members of the National Association of Theatre Owners of California/Nevada unanimously decided to stay closed. As first reported in more...
SF’s 150-Foot Ferris Wheel Opens October 21
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open A huge observation wheel intended to be a centerpiece of Golden Gate Park’s 150th Anniversary celebrations on in April has sat dormant after being partially constructed at the beginning of COVID-19. The 150-foot, illuminated Observation Wheel in Golden Gate Park will be ready to ride starting Wednesday, October 21. The wheel, more...
SF’s “House of Prime Rib” is Back after 6-Month Closure
Indoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to the SF Chronicle for letting us know that the cult classic House of Prime Rib is finally accepting reservations after a 6 month closure now that limited indoor dining is allowed in San Francisco. According to the Chronicle, the restaurant (located on Van Ness between Washington and Jackson) will more...
