There really is no better way to spend a sunny Spring Saturday than with good friends, good drinks and baseball. Just a few blocks away from AT&T Park, home of the SF Giants, you’ll find 21st Amendment, a local brewery and restaurant founded in 2000. A great setting for both pre and post-game gatherings, it’s the perfect place if you’re there to try some of their hand-crafted beers, or just hoping to grab a burger.

One of the best things about 21st Amendment is the beer garden they open up on game days. In the De Boom Street alley, on the side of the pub, bar tables, stools and a small bar are set up for Giants fans and beer lovers to take advantage of some great brews and nice weather on the way to or from the ballpark. One of the most popular, and pretty original, is the Hell or High Watermelon beer, served with a fresh watermelon slice on the glass. For those of you not into a fruity brew, there is always a wide array of varietals on tap, from Pale Ales like Drakes 1500 to dark IPAs like Back in Black, there is something for every taste at 21st Amendment. Also, if you can’t actually make it into the restaurant, but you still want to try some of their tasty brews, you can always look for a few of them: Hell or High Watermelon, Brew Free or Die IPA and Monk’s Blood Belgian Ale, available in a growing number of stores throughout the country. |21st Amendment|

Hours of Operation:
Mon-Sat: 11:30 am – 2 am
(11am for weekday home games)
Sun: 10 am for brunch

On a bright and sunny alley in SoMa, patrons line up near the kitchen counter window, waiting intently to order soul food favorites like fried chicken and waffles, biscuits and gravy, and po’boy sandwiches. farmerbrown’s little skillet also serves |Fall Mills| stone-ground organic grits, |Let’s Be Frank| hot dogs wrapped in waffles, and pulled pork sandwiches.

The waffles here have a nice golden crust that softens just right from the real maple syrup, which also goes great with the savory fried chicken. It’s best to enjoy the meal while sitting along the loading dock that doubles as a makeshift dining table, relaxing in the sun with a house-made lemonade, sweet tea, or |Blue Bottle Coffee|. |farmerbrown’s little skillet|

Hours of Operation:
Mon-Sat: 9am-3:30pm

Following a late night movie at the Metreon, the search was on for a kitchen still open late on a Sunday. Luckily, the brightly lit florescent sign at Anna Belle’s caught my attention. Located in the Hotel Mosser, Anna Belle’s menu features local and sustainable American fare served until a half hour past midnight. The dinner menu features a range of hearty dishes such as the prime rib, pork chops, and short ribs, while the bar menu has plenty of fried foods, various pizzas, and a delicious burger. Diners looking for a casual meal can either opt for a high-top near the bar, or chose one of the tables in the more intimate main dining area. |Anna Belle’s|

Open 7 days a week:
Mon-Sun: 11am-3pm
Mon-Sun: 5:30pm-12:30pm
Daily happy hour(s): 4pm-7pm, 11pm-12:30pm

As rare as those sunny and clear days in the city are, it doesn’t get much better than relaxing on a pier, basking in the sun with a cold beer and a burger. Red’s is a no-frills establishment, in business since the 1950s, and is a throwback of simpler times. In a city where typical burgers are customizable with a list of gourmet upgrades, the burgers at Red’s are served on a French roll, toppings include ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, and onions. For those that prefer their burger with lettuce and tomato, maybe a little bacon or avocado need go elsewhere. The fries are the frozen variety, the fish and chips? Well you get the idea. The cheap food is not the draw of this place; it’s the charming back patio with the nice views, a pleasant respite from the bustle of city life.

Open 7 days a week:
Mon-Fri: 8am-3pm*
*Hours often extended to 5pm during Baseball season.