There’s No Restaurant In The World Like This One In San Francisco
You’ve got to really stand out to survive in San Francisco’s competitive culinary scene. And while a select few spots boast world-renowned dishes and Michelin-starred chefs, there’s only one that can claim to provide “fantasy fine dining aboard the world’s only floating island.” Curious? Read on…
Back in 1975, self-made millionaire Forbes Thor Kiddoo embarked on a plan that only self-made millionaires can truly pull off. He began construction of his very own island in Sausalito. He was eventually able to move it to San Francisco's tourist capital, near Piers 39 and 41. This is him playing captain.
The 700-ton Forbes Island launched on December 23, 1980. It was soon featured on "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous." Its The 40-foot lighthouse is the only privately built lighthouse in the U.S.
Do beware that you are indeed floating on this man-made island, so you will feel some swaying as you eat and drink: “I call it new wave dining,” says Forbes. If you love the idea of Forbes Island, be sure to check out our list of more incredible waterfront restaurants in San Francisco.
Stephanie is a freelance writer and editor based in San Francisco, California. When she's not tapping at a keyboard, she can be found leading groups on gourmet chocolate walking tours (best job ever) or running the many lovely hills and stairs of the city (to burn off all that chocolate, of course). She also runs a travel blog with her husband at Big & Small Travel (bigandsmalltravel.com).