Looking for the best places to eat in Brisbane? Browse all 2 Brisbane restaurants in the Outside Eats dining guide to the San Francisco Peninsula, from casual neighborhood favorites to award winning destinations. Select any restaurant for photos, hours, cuisine, directions, and the full profile.
- 7 Mile HouseThe Bay Area's oldest restaurant and bar since 1858 in Brisbane, serving American comfort food with Filipino touches, live music, and a legendary dog-friendly patio.
- The Parlour HouseBrisbane lunch spot serving sandwiches, wraps, bowls and salads, with takeout and catering.
About Brisbane
Brisbane is a small, tight-knit city tucked against San Bruno Mountain just south of San Francisco, known locally as "The City of Stars" for the lights residents string up each winter. Its dining scene is modest and neighborhood-scaled, centered on the old main street downtown and the commercial areas near the highway, with a handful of well-liked local spots rather than a sprawling restaurant row.
The food here is about community favorites, the kind of places where regulars are known by name. Expect a friendly mix of American comfort food, cafes, and casual international options, plus quick spots that serve the workers in the nearby commercial and industrial areas. Brisbane's small scale is its charm, since the restaurants that do call it home tend to be independent and personable.
Sitting right at the northern edge of the Peninsula, Brisbane is minutes from both San Francisco and the larger dining of Daly City and South San Francisco, so residents pair their hometown spots with easy access to more variety nearby. The city's hillside setting and small-town feel make a local meal here feel a little tucked away from the bustle.
Whether you want a relaxed breakfast, a casual lunch, or a dependable neighborhood dinner, Brisbane's local spots deliver a personal touch. Browse the full list below to see every Brisbane restaurant in the Outside Eats guide, each with photos, hours, cuisine, and directions, and use it to discover a small-city favorite just over the line from San Francisco.
