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Is Pier 23 Cafe Still Open? Update (San Francisco, CA)

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As of September 2026, Pier 23 Cafe is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

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pier23cafe.com ·
Secondary source
Google ·

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What the source shows: The business's website loaded live with a working online ordering feature and matching name, and Google Places listed the same business as operational at the same address, both checked 2026-09-08.

  • Season / episode Season 33, Episode 13
  • Original air date
  • Address 23 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Pier 23 Cafe in San Francisco, California, in the 'Takeout: Sendin' the Surf & Turf' episode (S33E13), which aired 2021-04-16, highlighting the waterfront restaurant and bar's pairing of seafood with grilled meats for takeout orders. Pier 23 Cafe operates from a deck-side spot on the Embarcadero, where it has long combined a casual bar menu built around Bay Area seafood staples like cioppino with live music on its patio. A site check on 2026-09-08 found the restaurant's website, pier23cafe.com, live under the name 'Pier 23 Cafe Restaurant & Bar,' with a working online ordering feature and no indication of a closure or relocation. Google Places listed the same business as operational at 23 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, on the same date, matching the address and hours shown on the restaurant's own site.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 33, Episode 13
Original air date
Episode title
Takeout: Sendin' the Surf & Turf
What was featured
Pier 23 Cafe's seafood and steak dishes for a surf-and-turf takeout segment
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Pier 23 Cafe

Frequently asked questions

Is Pier 23 Cafe still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Pier 23 Cafe is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

What happened to Pier 23 Cafe after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Pier 23 Cafe in San Francisco, California, in the 'Takeout: Sendin' the Surf & Turf' episode (S33E13), which aired 2021-04-16, highlighting the waterfront restaurant and bar's pairing of seafood with grilled meats for takeout orders. As of September 2026, Pier 23 Cafe is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

Where is Pier 23 Cafe located?

23 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Pier 23 Cafe?

Season 33, Episode 13 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired April 16, 2021. The episode is titled “Takeout: Sendin' the Surf & Turf”.

Is Pier 23 Cafe still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

Pier 23 Cafe operates from a deck-side spot on the Embarcadero, where it has long combined a casual bar menu built around Bay Area seafood staples like cioppino with live music on its patio. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
23 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
pier23cafe.com

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Sources

  • pier23cafe.com — https://www.pier23cafe.com/
  • Google — https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pier+23+Cafe+Restaurant+%26+Bar+San+Francisco+CA
  • foodnetwork.com — https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/diners-drive-ins-and-dives

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