Last Minute Quick Bites in Downtown San Francisco

[DanCole42]

I'll be in San Francisco at a conference all week and I've done an uncharacteristically poor job of planning ahead. I guess I was reluctant to do so since I'm uncertain whether I'd have any time at all.

I'm staying at the Parc 55 about a mile from the Ferry Building.

Can anyone recommend any must-haves for a party of one?

Thanks everyone

[DIShGo]

There are a lot of good options in the Ferry Building, and it is a fun place to go solo.

[Sundae in the Park]

Eater likes Kin Khao (Thai) in your hotel. And yes, the Ferry building is super easy solo. Chinatown is within walking distance, if you want to catch some bakery/dim sum action. 

[Rhone1998]

I really enjoyed this little wine bar/retail space called the Barrel Room, in the Financial district.  There are three spaces there, a bar/restaurant, 5 or so seats at another much smaller bar in the retail space (much quieter, easier to chat with the staff about the wines) and a "speakeasy" downstairs.

[DonRocks]

Ferry Building, yes - in fact, it's kind of a must.

Go to Coqueta and sit at the bar - call to see if they take reservations there. It's a pleasant stroll from the Ferry Building (which contains The Slanted Door, btw - it's best for lunch).

I've been to Delfina twice (years apart) and really liked it both times.

Rich Table was really good a couple years ago.

And here are some comments from last summer.

[Sundae in the Park]

Ah yes, Slanted Door has a great bar for a solo diner! Also about a mile away from your hotel is Cotogna, which has a small but wonderful bar for solo seating.