Dining & Shopping

For visitors looking for an exhibit break, the Academy offers a variety of dining and shopping options.

Both of the dining options, the Academy Café and the Moss Room, are brought to you by renowned chef-in-residence, Charles Phan (Slanted Door).

Academy Café

The Academy Café offers a multicultural menu designed to appeal to appetites of all ages. Signature highlights include spring rolls, paninis, tacos and fresh pastries.

Satellite food stations in the Piazza and West Garden also sell a variety of food and beverages.

Hours
Monday - Saturday: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

On Thursdays we reopen from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm for NightLife.

Academy members and their guests now receive 10% off the Academy Café all year round. Please mention you are an Academy member and present your membership card at checkout counter.

View Academy Café Fact Sheet

Executive Chef and Proprietor

Charles Phan

Chef de Cuisine

Mario Martinez

General Manager

Edward Vicedo

Hours of Operation

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Saturday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday
On Thursdays, the Academy Café reopens from 6:00 – 10:00 PM for NightLife
Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas

Price Range

Entrées $6.00 – $15.00
Sides and Desserts $1.00 – $5.00

Credit Card

Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diner’s Club

Parking

Music Concourse garage or street parking

Seating Capacity

160 Main Dining Room, 100 Heated Patio

Phone

(415) 876-6121

Website

www.academycafesf.com

Address

California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse Drive
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California 94118

Opening Date

September 27, 2008

Architect

Olle Lundberg, Lundberg Design Cathy Simon, SMWM

Sustainable Practices

Both the Academy Café and The Moss Room are committed to sustainability, organics and proper farming—values which are harmonious with the California Academy of Sciences’ mission to explore, explain and protect the natural world.
All seafood meets the Academy’s Seafood Watch criteria.
Both restaurants operate aggressive recycling and composting programs.
Ingredients are sourced from suppliers which are local, certified, and/or organic whenever possible.
Menus emphasize the seasonality of ingredients.
Unnecessary packaging materials are avoided, and all packaging products are compostable or biodegradable.
Reusable plates and silverware are used in both restaurants.
In the Academy Café, signage helps communicate the aforementioned values to diners.

For current menus, please click here.

Moss Room

For fine dining, please visit the Moss Room.

Hours
Lunch: Daily, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Lunch reservations can be through our reservation line at (415) 876-6121, online at www.themossroom.com, or at www.opentable.com.

Academy members and their guests now receive 10% off the Moss Room all year round. Please mention you are an Academy member when making a reservation and present your membership card to your server.

View Moss Room Fact Sheet

Executive Chef and Proprietor

Charles Phan

Chef de Cuisine

Mario Martinez

Pastry Chef

Chucky Dugo

General Manager

Edward Vicedo

Hours of Operation

Lunch: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Daily
Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas

Price Range

Lunch Appetizers: $5 – $15 Lunch Entrées: $14 – $25

Credit Cards

Visa, Master Card, American Express, Diner’s Club

Parking

Music Concourse garage or street parking

Seating Capacity

Dining Room - 65
Bar - 12
Private Dining Room - 14

Reservations

Available, but not required.
(415) 876-6121, www.themossroom.com or www.opentable.com
Museum admission is not required to dine at the Moss Room.

Phone

(415) 876-6121

Website

www.themossroom.com

Address

55 Music Concourse Drive
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California, 94118

Architect

Olle Lundberg, Lundberg Design
Cathy Simon, SMWM

Opening Date

September 27, 2008

Accolades

Selected as one of the “50 Best New American Restaurants” by Travel + Leisure Magazine
Named one of 2009’s Top 100 Bay Area Restaurants by the San Francisco Chronicle

Special Events

The Moss Room and the Academy Café are both available to rent for private functions and evening dinner programs.
For intimate celebrations, The Moss Room features a semi-private dining room with seating for up to 14 guests.
For catering inquiries, please contact catering@slanteddoorgroup.com

Sustainable Practices

Both the Academy Café and Moss Room are committed to sustainability, organics and proper farming—values which are harmonious with the California Academy of Sciences’ mission to explore, explain and protect the natural world.
The Moss Room is a Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Restaurant Partner.
Both restaurants operate aggressive recycling and composting programs.
Ingredients are sourced from suppliers which are local, certified, and/or organic whenever possible.
Menus emphasize the seasonality of ingredients.

Academy Store

With over 2000 items for sale, visitors can shop a wide selection of Earth-friendly gifts and merchandise. Items include Academy clothing, fiction and non-fiction books, children's toys and DVDs. Members receive a 10% discount.

The Academy Store is located on the main level near the Academy entrance. There's also a satellite location, called the Swamp Store, on the aquarium's mezzanine level. Both locations are open during normal visiting hours.

Contact the Academy store at (415) 933-6159.

Lab Jr.

Lab Jr. specializes in engaging children in science, exploration and learning. Located on the main level adjacent to the planetarium, the store features both high-tech and hands-on merchandise. It also features plush toys of the Academy's most famous residents, including Claude the albino alligator and the Academy penguins. Lab Jr. is open during normal visiting hours. Members receive a 10% discount.

Online Store

Our online store can be accessed here

Museum Hours

Monday - Saturday

9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday

11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tickets can be purchased up to an hour before closing.

The Academy is closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Contact

For reservations or information for the Moss Room call (415) 876-6121.

To contact the Academy Store call (415) 933-6159.

Memberships

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