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Detroit-Style Pizza & Full Bar in SoMa, Near Moscone Centeryerba buena gardens

730 Howard St

Enjoy sizzling hot Detroit-style pizza, garden fresh salads, and decadent desserts in the beautiful oasis of Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco’s downtown SOMA district. Pair your meal with ice cold beer, artisan wine from local California brewers and vineyards as you enjoy the scenic skyline the palatial glass walls of our dining room or the outdoor patio.

Looking for a breathtaking venue for your special event? Joyride Pizza at Yerba Buena Gardens sets the stage for an event to remember. We host birthday parties, happy hours, receptions of all types.

Just a quick three minute walk to the heart of the Moscone center (opens in a new tab), our Yerba Buena Gardens location also makes a great destination for your corporate event or meeting space.

What makes Joyride Yerba Buena special

  • Dining room & garden patio

    Plenty of seating in our glass-walled dining room with skyline views, or out on the patio overlooking Yerba Buena Gardens.

  • Full bar & happy hour

    A full liquor license means cocktails alongside local beer and wine. A favorite for happy hour and after-work drinks in SoMa.

  • Steps from Moscone

    A 3-minute walk from Moscone Center and the Yerba Buena/Moscone Muni station. An easy lunch or dinner during conventions.

  • Private events

    Birthday parties, happy hours, receptions and corporate meetings, for up to 150 guests indoors, on the patio or under the covered loggia.

Yerba Buena favorites

  • Classic Cheese

    The pie that started it all: house mozzarella blend, red sauce and crispy cheese edges.

  • Garden Goddess

    Arugula, ricotta, sweet pepper, pesto, black olive and red onion.

  • Sweet Heat Pineapple Pizza

    Our award winner: 5th place at the World Pizza Expo in Las Vegas.

  • Arugula & Blue Cheese Salad

    Arugula, blue cheese, cranberry and lemon vinaigrette.

Joyride pizza

730 Howard ST.,SAN FRANCISCO, CA94103

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HOURS

DAILY: 11:30AM–7pm

Thanksgiving: CLOSED

Xmas Eve, 12/24: CLOSED

Xmas Day, 12/25: CLOSED

Parking

  • Moscone Center Garage, 255 3rd St. (about a 3-minute walk)
  • Fifth & Mission / Yerba Buena Garage, 833 Mission St. (about a 6-minute walk)
  • Limited metered street parking on Howard, Folsom, 3rd and 4th Sts.

Getting here by transit

  • Muni Central Subway (T line): Yerba Buena/Moscone Station, about a 3-minute walk
  • BART & Muni Metro: Powell St. or Montgomery St. Station, about an 8-minute walk
  • Muni buses along Mission, Howard and Folsom Sts.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible.
  • Service dogs only.
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overlooking the gardens

The sunny outdoor patio in Yerba Buena Gardens, with garden plants, a bench, and the Joyride Pizza building behind.

outdoor patio!

Overhead view of hands reaching for slices from trays of Detroit-style pizza at a party.

private events & pizza parties!

Colorful cocktails, a glass of sparkling wine, and a whiskey drink on a dark table.

cold drinks!

A person lifts a slice of rectangular pizza from a baking rack. The pizza is topped with cheese, sliced tomatoes, and greens. A black plate is partially visible in the foreground.