Market Bar, an American brasserie in San Francisco’s historic Ferry Building, is a solid choice if you want to eat somewhere decent while your dog hangs out on the patio with you. The menu changes seasonally and pulls heavily from what’s available at the nearby Farmer’s Market—lots of fresh California ingredients that actually taste like something. You’ll find artisanal sandwiches, fresh seafood, and seasonal salads, all the kind of thing that makes sense when you’re sitting outside watching the bay.

The patio itself is one of the more lively spots in the Ferry Building. It’s crowded in a good way, with plenty of activity and people around, which means your dog will have some company energy-wise. You can settle in at a table, your dog can stretch out at your feet, and you won’t feel like you’re being weird bringing them along. The staff treats dogs as a normal thing, not some special accommodation they’re doing you a favor for.

The Ferry Building location works well if you’re planning a longer outing. Before or after your meal, you can walk the Embarcadero with your dog—the views of the Bay and bridge are worth the stroll. The marketplace itself has other vendors and shops if you want to poke around, though it’s more of a people-heavy tourist spot than a place where your dog will have a great time. The waterfront path alongside the building is genuinely pleasant for a walk.

The main thing to know is that Market Bar’s dog policy seems pretty relaxed, but policies can shift depending on how busy they are or if management changes. During peak hours on weekends, the patio gets crowded enough that they might limit dogs or ask you to sit in specific spots. It’s worth checking in when you arrive to see how things are looking that day. The food is straightforward and good rather than fancy, the setting is pleasant, and there’s enough going on that it feels like an actual outing rather than just grabbing food.