San Francisco
STEM Kitchen | Garden

STEM Kitchen | Garden

Eat Local in San Francisco

4.3 374 Google reviews

+1 415 353 99 64499 Illinois St, San Francisco, California 94158 · Mission Bay

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499 Illinois St, San Francisco, California 94158

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About

STEM Kitchen & Garden is a farm-to-table restaurant that celebrates seasonal and local ingredients with produce harvested from the on-site garden. STEM offers an expansive outdoor patio, garden, bocce ball, fire pits, and sweeping views of San Francisco Bay.

Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Hours

Monday
11 AM to 3 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 3 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 3 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 3 PM
Friday
11 AM to 3 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

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