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    Off the Grid Fort Mason Center

    4.2 (1k reviews)
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    Poke truck!
    Pam M.

    Off the Grid at Fort Mason is a seasonal event, usually for a few months at a time (spring & fall) & last night was there last event until next year. The team last night was kimchi and K-pop. There was a DJ spinning K-pop music (BlackPink, BTS, Psy, etc.) & Korean themed food items from vendors. It was pretty fun. I've been to taco competitions & other themed events at OTG too. There's always live music or a DJ, a bar in the middle (my favorite drink is the hot cider with rum). Bathrooms are located in Building C. I'm looking forward to the next season of OTG at Fort Mason. It's good fun.

    An The Go garlic noodles with yuzu shrimp
    Karen C.

    I came during noodle fight night (9/15) with a friend to check out OTG for the first time ever and it was an unexpectedly scenic walk having never been at Fort Mason before. My friend got a couple pupusas and said they were solid - I would say the same about my garlic noodles from An The Go. As much as I've enjoyed Lilikoi Boba in the past, their prices at these food truck/remote events are outrageous and I can't justify spending as much on a boba as I would on a meal AKA pass on them. The seating to attendees ratio was super bad so be prepared to take your food elsewhere or eat while standing. Since OTG is on the water in the evening it was also very windy and chilly. Highly recommend bringing a hair tie if you have long hair and bringing a jacket if you are a human. There were a few heat lamps set up but not on when I was there between 5-6? Not sure if/when those go on but they were of no help. Most trucks had a small line but nothing too crazy. I think I waited max 20 minutes between getting in line for my garlic noods and receiving my food. I would like the trucks to sell smaller portions, or at least provide the option to, so that I had the opportunity to eat from more than one truck without blowing out both my wallet and my stomach. Maybe OTG would've been more fun with a larger group so we could do a family style meal, but then seating would've been a big issue. Overall, OTG: Fort Mason is a fun way to kill an hour or two but certainly not a foodie destination to go out of your way for. It's surrounded by scenic waterfront walks to help you work off all that food you just ate - just remember to bring a jacket!

    Adobo Tacos with mango salsa.
    Edrian D.

    OTG Fort Mason is always a good time. It's literally a whole thing - From the atmosphere to the food it's definitely a show stopper. Came for Filipino night to replenish my soul. Adobo tacos and ube cheesecake? Say whaaaa?!? First up was a drink because I need it. I mean who doesn't need a drink after a week of grinding at work. Pro tip: stick to the beer. The cocktails are premade and not shaken so they are super sweet. The adobo taco was ehhhh. Messy and dry. The lines do get pretty long so divide and conquer. The ube cheesecake was super thick and way too rich for my blood. If I didn't like the food then why a 4? Because OTG is a guaranteed good time. The food does rotate so try try again! Until next time OTG!

    Allie P.

    Visited this past weekend to meet up with a friend who was in town. Even though I am a Bay Area native, I had never been to Fort Mason before until my move back up to the East Bay. I was able to secure a really good parking spot across the street (remember to read the street signs). It was a short walk to one of the entrances of the food truck court. The event in itself was bigger than I had imagined (though I didn't really know what to expect other than a few food trucks to be there). There were a good amount of people, dogs, food trucks, beverage stands, places to sit, heat lamps, bonfires, and a stage with live music. People can choose to hangout on the ground level where everything was at or grab their food and take it up the hill that overlooks the event space. The lines for some of the food trucks can look long, but everything is probably worth the wait. We chose a line that was shorter due to time as we were going to head out to another event by 9pm. I was pleasantly surprised to see a unique selection of food truck vendors - from Singaporean, Italian, Mexican, American, Desserts, Japanese, etc. I didn't get to do a full walk around, but would consider coming back here if I were going to be in the city. Doors open at 5pm. Cash and card accepted - check w/ the vendors though. Bundle up at night as it can get windy - there are a few areas to warm up.

    Shannon W.

    3/31/23 Friday at 8:30 pm, I hung out in a group of 5. Parking inside the parking lot was easy. My favorite part was the live music. I walked around the different stalls and settled for junk mail musubi (chicken karaage), a beef & dates pie, and a senior sisig tosilog burrito. They ran out of sweet pork, so they replaced it with grilled pork. I recommend looking the vendors up in advance. The apparent part I'm finding out is that the closer to 10 pm when the food market closes, the higher likelihood that I will be out. I had a good time and will come back.

    Off the grid!
    Rebecca C.

    What a beautifully run event! I love the variety of food, music, and people. It's a straight up food party with fun beats and so much food to try, nestled in beautiful Fort Mason. They even got a projector and streamed the Warriors game on the side of a truck, it was brilliant and added to the atmosphere. You can pay for special reserved seating in a central area or just walk around and try to find an open seat. I'm amazed this happens every Friday and can't believe I haven't come out to it before! If you're looking for something to do or eat on Friday, check out Off The Grid at Fort Mason 5-10pm!!!

    Vegan Mob
    Sha G.

    It's always a good time at Off the Grid. Even when the wind is blowing cold and the fog is looming. I enjoy the hot food and music. There's always something for everyone and every diet. I love the fresh air and if you get there early enough, grab a seat at the fire pit.

    MMM!  Good!
    Jimmy C.

    What a great way to celebrate the Block Party last Friday night at Fort Mason's Off the Grid!! But not too special though. All I see are over 26 different food truck companies, a music stage that plays 94.9 KISS FM, and a pair of female acrobats in high stilts. There were few outdoor games to play such as the big Connect 4. Would be special if the faces of the Yelp elites were in my sights. I'm here to choose 3 food trucks all to burn some time before I head back home. I started off with Polynesian P.O.G. (passion fruit, orange, and guava) from Kiss My Boba, Hella Vegan Rice Bowl from Curry Up Now, and the açaí bowl from Brazuca Grill. The plant-based rice bowl was so filling that it's a good time to jump down to some dessert. It's great to see everyone talking and laughing during those times. That kept me motivated. There're so many food trucks to choose from. If I had my way, I would choose a food truck company whose country had been heard the least. A good way to challenge your palate.

    lobster pasta
    Adel W.

    This is a pretty small area so it can get packed pretty quickly. It can also get cold near the water so bring a jacket! Pros: - Fun environment, music and cute lights - Decent amount of trucks Cons: - all the food options are very heavy, oily, and unhealthy. It was really hard to find vegetarian or healthier options, a lot of meat and carbs were consumed. - some lines were insanely long, for the more popular trucks - prices were high, typical for a place like this - parking was free (avoid the paid parking areas) - the food was pretty average - needed more seating or table space. It was very limited

    Stage
    Annabelle R.

    Came to this Off the Grid event on a Friday evening to grab some dinner. Parking was easy to find 1-2 blocks away in the marina neighborhood (free street parking), though they also have parking at the Fort Mason Center, I saw cars driving in.  The food trucks and stands were lined up in a square inside Fort Mason Center, with a stage at one end (dj/live music), and a bar, wine tent, and a couple smaller food tents in the middle. Also near the stage was a bit of seating, but not even close to being enough for the giant crowds. Luckily there weren't huge lines around 6pm, Unfortunately, some trucks were just slow with the service, ie. Respectable Bird (okay, service was slow, but the chicken tenders were juicy and delicious, and the waffle fries had great flavor as well). We also got some snacks from a couple other food tents. The quail eggs and lobster balls from Street Stix were just okay (probably wouldn't get the quail eggs again). And the savory hand pies from Edith's Pies were better than expected. They were like oversized empanadas. We tried the Greek Cauliflower and Chorizo, Potato, and Pepper, and both had a nice flaky crust, and were filled with delicious ingredients that hit the spot. I also didn't see the wine truck till later, so we ended up getting a couple drinks from the bar instead, the North Point Negroni and Bourbon Peach Tea (the latter was my fave, a nice balanced sweetness). Overall, I liked the options for food offered here, though the variety wasn't too extensive compared to similar events. The amount of seating or even tables to stand at was pitiful. The crowds were as expected, and the atmosphere was cool and casual, not too rowdy but lively enough to enjoy the entertainment while devouring some good eats.

    Outside
    Sona J.

    Came here with a bunch of friends last Friday evening after work! This spot has a wide variety of food trucks to choose from! I ended up trying the spicy chicken noodles from Momo and they were amazing - perfect for a chilly evening! For dessert, we tried the churro sampler and a hot chocolate from Dessert Churreria and it was pretty good! A bunch of my friends got ice cream from Humphry Slocombe, which they really enjoyed! Since this place is near the water, it gets pretty windy/chilly in the evenings, so I'd definitely recommend bringing jackets! The only thing that was missing is seating - I wish there was a seating area that I could bring all of my food/drinks to. I felt like it was a bit hard to eat while standing if you have both food and drinks. Nevertheless, I will definitely be back here again to try more of the unique food offerings!

    Maritza N.

    Really cool spot to spend a Friday evening! Lots of food truck options from various cuisines, although lines are long for most of them. The music and atmosphere was lively, and the view of the sunset made it even better! The place was packed so it was hard to find seats when eating. Also, the decorations for the Mid Autumn Moon festival were cute, including the lights and lanterns! Would recommend if you're looking for a place to chill on a Friday evening and can't decide what to eat! Tip: it gets windy and cold at night (no matter how warm it is during the day...) so bring a jacket!

    Wheel of Cheer
    Lynn F.

    Friday night entertainment for the whole family, friends, impress your new date. If they aren't enjoying this, Red Flag! Convinced a friend from New Mexico that this was a quintessential San Francisco experience. It was. First, a beeline to Cousin's Lobster Truck. Got the Connecticut roll with butter sauce. The New England roll uses mayo, which I despise. The menu also offers lobster tots, tacos, claw in shell. I'm a purist, give me the roll please. Now we need a drink. The only bar was a sad affair with canned wine & pre-poured beer. (Thus the 4 instead of 5 star review). Didn't see other bar tents, but there was a VIP section that seemed to be having a good time. Being full didn't stop us from moving on to bbq chicken at Capelos truck. Surprisingly large dinner, meat tender & juicy. Because of the wine perhaps, I put down the container & forgot it somewhere. Still don't know. Early on there was god awful recorded techno rap. As soon as the live band started up, things got lively & my friend was one of a handful brave enough to hit the dance floor. Dance away- something you'll learn when you get older and realize nobody cares what you do or how you do it, as long as nobody gets hurt. Oh, and the band gave away blinking tiaras & head wreaths, helping the party atmosphere. We left around 8, after watching an awesome performance by SF Cheer. They stuck around to let people take instagram worthy selfies holding pom poms. Good times.

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    Spark Social SF

    4.5
    (637 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    SPARK Social SF is one of those places we end up at again and again, usually without overplanning…read moreit. It just works. Open air, a mix of food trucks, people hanging out, dogs everywhere, and that easy San Francisco energy where you can show up however you are and it fits. It never feels like a production, just a good place to land. We have eaten our way through a decent chunk of the trucks at this point, and that is half the fun. One day it is something messy and indulgent, the next it is lighter, but it always hits. Grabbing a drink, finding a spot at the picnic tables, and slowly settling in as the place fills up is kind of the rhythm. It is social without being overwhelming, lively without being chaotic. What keeps us coming back is how consistent it feels in the best way. It is easy, flexible, and always a good time whether you stay for an hour or lose an entire afternoon there. It is the kind of spot that turns into a routine before you even realize it, and honestly, we are not mad about it.

    Spark Social is a great place to host an event. Big ones (company-sponsored), small ones (a group…read moreof friends huddling at a table), really any of them, because they have a couple different set ups that are open for reservations, but they can also accommodate walk-ins with the abundance of seating. Beyond that, the food and drinks are all food truck based. They are all quite good, and there's a wide variety of items. This also means a good variety for folks with different dietary needs, because they are mostly picking their own food. I have always enjoyed my time here, whether it's on company dime or if I'm just hanging out with friends. I do wish that there are more heaters around for the colder days but that's just life in the bay! It can be kind of cold and foggy all seasons here, so if you have a solid group of folks I'd recommend reserving a spot with a fire pit. One more note: parking can be tough. You either have to circle around for street parking, or rideshare here.

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    Roli Roti Gourmet Rotisserie

    4.3
    (1.7k reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    I walked past them on my way to pick up something for lunch from the Ferry Building. I ended up…read moreabandoning my plans when I smelled the rotisserie chickens even though there was a long line because when you see a long line and a bunch of happy customers walking away with their food. It's gotta be worth it. I waited in line for probably 20 minutes. While I was in line, I was watching the staff, prepare their most popular item which was the porchetta sandwich. I was getting hungrier watching them make each sandwich. Luckily once I ordered and paid, they immediately hand you one that's already made so you don't have to wait. I normally don't buy lunch when I'm in the office. I usually do meal preps, but now, I check their calendar to see if they're going to be at the Ferry Building so I can pick up a sandwich for lunch. That's how much I like them. And even pitching the idea of getting catering from them for our next work gathering. Since this is a food truck, there's not much to comment about regarding the location. The ferry building has chairs and tables where you can sit and eat, but this is more of a grab and go lunch.

    Seeing this popular food truck on social media and wanted to see if the hype was real. You'll find…read moreseating along the ferry building to have your meal. Expect to wait in line for chicken and the porchetta sandwich during lunch hours. WHOLE ROLIROTI GOURMET ROTISSERIE CHICKEN ~ dark meat was good while the white meat was dry. They need some kind of dipping sauce or something for it. Seasoning was not evenly spread out so some parts were saltier on the skin. Lots of herbs like thyme and rosemary. Just too bad the meat didn't stay juicy. 3.5/5 ROTISSERIE PORCHETTA SANDWICH ~ skin was crispy and burnt, so it was bitter yet crunchy. Pork was tender, but I didn't taste much of the jam. I did not like the bitter burnt skin. I personally thought it threw the flavor off. If it wasn't bitter, it would have scored higher. I always enjoy bread toasted when having a sandwich. Sadly, they don't toast it. My friend loves this sandwich and told me the skin wasn't supposed to be crunchy and burnt! So I'm assuming this wasn't typical. 3/5 The 4 of us shared the whole chicken and split the porchetta sandwich. But hearing that the sandwich wasn't made correctly this time around, I'm compelled to give it another try in the future.

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