Off the Grid: Picnic At the Presidio

My new fav discovery in SF. I love Off The Grid Presidio! Bomb cocktails + gourmet food trucks + beautiful bay view = best thing ever. This is such a fun thing to do with your friends or family. Make sure to bring your chairs and blankets! Then you can find a spot in the grass and sit in the sun :)

Great food truck event offering a variety of eats from pizza to sushi, ice cream vegetarian to bacon options for the carnivore foodies. Excellent for the entire family, day time shindig, groups, girls day out, couples quality time… whatever your vice.
It’s free, open to the public and has the best view in town right off the marina. Seated in the heart of the Presidio where the grass is healthy & green, the skies are beautifully blue and sun shines in abundance. Bring a blanket to lay out, grab a tent for shade or tote your portable folding chair to enjoy the festivities, adult libations & awesome live entertainment in comfort.
Can’t beat the grid.
~Christy

I like the vibe of this Off the Grid a lot. It’s in such a great place and there were a ton of people sitting and enjoying the event. There were a lot more options for food trucks compared to other Off the Grids that I’ve seen around the Bay Area. There was also a good variety of food trucks– there were Asian, Mediterranean, Indian, Mexican, and American food trucks.
The food was decent, but pretty pricey. We paid around $ 7 for a skewer and fries, which were both relatively small servings.
I would recommend going to this Off the Grid, but just be prepared to spend a lot on small portions.

Came here for a family friend’s birthday and I had a great time! Plenty of foodtrucks and tents to satisfy your cravings.
The Paella is definitely a must try, and it’s $ 10 but has meat and shrimps that just mixed so well!
A tip I suggest is to come early. I ended up arriving before 12 noon, so there was still nearby parking which was easy to find. $ 1.25 per hour, or $ 7 all day which isn’t bad at all. I do recommend to plan ahead and make sure you bring sun block and a small half tent, and blankets that absorb the wet grass if you plan to stay all day.

Came here on the Sunday during Fleet Week and had a great time! This is one of my favorite OTGs I’ve been to, and it’s perfect for the warm weather we’ve been having lately. Love that they have a full bar on hand where you can get cocktails, beer, wines by the bottle, and even shots if you’re making it that kind of an outing.
I will say there was a limited selection of trucks — only about 10 or so. Not sure if it’s because there were a lot of other OTGs around the city specifically for Fleet Week, but I was surprised there wasn’t more considering the amount of people that were there. I will say they had a great selection of restaurant stands, and I was able to get food from Rosamunde. So good!
I’m definitely planning on trying to make it back again before it ends on November 1^st!

Headed here for some food of course! We weren’t prepared so we didn’t have blankets, chairs, tents, nothing. This was a great set up for families and friends to eat & kick it/​laid back.
Our favorite food truck is The Lobsta Truck but they weren’t going to be here today, Sunday… So we decided to try some new trucks.
I got my first ever egg Benedict, the «San Fransisco» from Benefict Arnold’s. It had crab, avocado, white pepper and I asked for no green onions. It was AMAZING! Made me wish I got the two eggs instead! It was the best, I killed it so fast I couldn’t even savor the flavor, lol.
Next we had teriyaki skewers and fried rice balls from. I forgot the name of the truck but it was Asian something. The teriyaki chicken skewers was really good. Then my boyfriend got garlic noodles from a Vietnamese truck, he said it was good but the noodles was a little dry.

When do you ever just get to hang out at the Presidio right in front of the Walt Disney Museum? Well, I don’t — I don’t know about you! My cousin hosted her birthday celebration here this past Sunday (9÷13÷15) and it was a lot of fun. It’s the most casual meet up for a birthday anyone could have, and everyone’s essentially in charge of whatever they wanna bring/​order/​eat, etc.
At this specific on off the grid, I shared all of the items I ordered.
*I started with Nopalito — and ordered the totopos con chile y picadillo (house made tortilla chips, ground pork, potato, salsa, de arbol, cojita cheese, onion, cilantro and crema ($ 9) and totally shareable with at least 2 – 3 other people. This was pretty good! It seemed as if they sprinkled cheddar cheese on the chips, it kind of resembled doritos.
*To wash it all down we went to Cholita Linda and had their agua frescas. The lady at the cashier was super nice and offered to do a mix of the two flavors they have. So she did half mango-​passion fruit and half strawberry-​lime — so refreshing! It was a tad too sweet for me so I ended up adding about a fourth of extra water when I had the space ($ 3.50)
*For dessert we hit up the crème brûlée cart — they had the usual vanilla bean, dark chocolate, salted caramel and the chef’s special which was bourbon butterscotch and nutella strawberry ($ 5/​each) as well as other specialty flavors and bits and drizzles as additions (+$ 1). I had the vanilla bean and this was delicious — as expected! My mom had the salted caramel, it was way too rich, we ended up giving it to someone else in our party to enjoy. My friend got the nutella strawberry and she was basically having mouthgasms from first bite to her last — I think it was pretty good too, but I enjoyed the simplicity of the vanilla bean.
Minus one star because I think they could’ve had more options, but other than that, a very enjoyable experience on one of the last Sundays of Summer.
Tips:
–Bring cash if possible. Although most vendors do accept card, it’s easier and faster to pay with cash
–Bring your pooch! Dogs are definitely welcomed and allowed
–Bring a blanket to sit on and a tent if possible.
–Take public transportation or carpool — parking in the lot is $ 7 all day

It may be partly cloudy but you’ll get sunburned! Bring some sun screen! We had a burst of 30 seconds of hot hot sun and I want to say… everyone in our group was pink/​red and some even peeled the next day!
Love the view. Love the weather. Love the experience. It gets crowded, so come before the lunch hour or slightly later. Music started towards the middle/​end of the event, but it wasn’t a big deal. Just wish we had enough time and space in our bellies for all of the food!

Off the grid is a gathering of food trucks and stalls every Sunday at the Presidio from 11 – 4. Alcohol is available, but everyone was courteous (and if you choose to drink, be considerate of the families around!).
The vibe’s like a very large backyard barbecue. Lots of kids, lots of dogs, a giant stereo playing top 40 and, of course, lots of food. Of course, it’s seasoned with San Francisco: there’s an outdoor yoga class from 11 – 12 (with a very friendly instructor) and I was approached by 3 (super sweet!) guys passing out fliers for their startups. And, like anywhere else in SF, parking sucks. Be prepared to muni or walk about a mile for any street parking.
Food is good though! I wasn’t impressed by the stalls on the right (which I think are mostly cash only), but I liked the selection of food trucks on the left. I think they change every week, but prices ranged from $ 9 – 12 (not bad for SF) and the trucks all took card. Great view of the bay! I can see a fun afternoon grabbing lunch before or after biking across the Golden Gate.

Other Off the Grid chains have definitely amazed me, but none of them has been as spectacular as this one. This particular Off The Grid is one that I would definitely recommend people to visit because it’s not like the other chains at all. First off, the view is absolutely beautiful and relaxing. You’ll find families or friends scattered all over the Presidio lawn with their tents, picnic blankets, dogs (yes, this place is dog-​friendly!) and more. You can even catch a glimpse of the Golden Gate Bridge! Your food trucks are lined up in an organized fashion along the sidewalk, making it easy to navigate through and find your desired entrée.
From seeing signs to looking up the information on their website, Off The Grid at the Presidio is open EVERY Sunday from 11AM — 4PM. We went here for one of my friend’s birthdays and it is definitely a nice place to kick back on a sunny day. There is so much space for any party to sit down, but I would suggest bringing a ton of picnic blankets or towels! This OTG pretty much radiates those laid-​back, «kickback» vibes similar to one of those family barbeques you have in your backyard or similar to a picnic at the famous Mission Dolores Park.
I’m not sure if the food vendors switch every Sunday, but Off The Grid always contains enough variety with each visit. This Off The Grid has way more vendors, and thus food entrees, to choose from out of the rest of the chains. From being a previous fan of many Off The Grid places, my food experience was still over-​the-​top amazing. First, I went to a booth named «Chotto» and ordered Kimchi Fried Rice with Pork Belly and Gyoza. Though the fried rice felt like it was lacking kimchi, it was pretty flavorful rice that kept my stomach happy. The pork belly in the rice dish was excessively fatty, but I mean… it was pretty darn good. The gyoza was very delicious and came with a sweet dipping sauce. I finished all of my food before my friend even received hers, which pretty much gives you a good idea of how food the good is. Lastly, I went to a booth that sold «Three Twins» ice cream and I ordered the Mocha Difference. $ 3.00 for this cup of ice cream isn’t a terrible deal in my opinion, but there was nothing spectacular about this ice cream brand. I would probably suggest ordering a different dessert to make your money more worth it, such as the Crème Brulee Cart.
All in all, I had a great time at Off The Grid in Presidio. I want to warn you that it IS going to be a bit pricey with any vendor that you go to, but the great quality of the food and the fun vibes definitely make it worth your money. My friends and I enjoyed the atmosphere so much that we are debating on coming back next week!

First, let me take a moment to give a shout out to the OTG people that make this awesomeness happen.
Thank you very much OTG peeps!
Every Sunday from April to October, this magic happens. It looks daunting. I mean, it can’t be easy to execute all of this without a hitch, right? But somehow you manage to get this party started & rolling smoothly. What a sleek operation! Fabulous food trucks all gathered together at the beautiful presidio, complete w a DJ & drinks like Mint Juleps & Singapore Slings…
How great is this?!
I’ve never actually met an OTG production I didn’t like, but the Picnic at the Presidio holds a special spot in my heart.
Maybe it’s the view of the GG Bridge & the bay?
Maybe it’s being surrounded by all the sheer presidioness?
Maybe it’s the combination of the sunshine & the manicured lawns?
And the view?
I dunno really.
I just know that it’s awesome.
Dogs & kids galore. Great food. There’s even coffee for chrisakes.
On my last visit, here are the goods I made out with…
Zucchini Bread. GF & organic?!
Zeppole. The savory ones. Bacon, herbs, parmesan. With the sriracha dipping sauce. DELICIOUS!
Fried chicken from Wing Wings. SO SO GOOD! Except for the fact that I think it could have used some salt, I must say this fried chicken is pretty stellar. My man totally monopolized it. We got the cole slaw to go w it. It was fresh & light, w a bit of a spicy kick. He loved it, but I’m just meh about coleslaw in general.
An Arnold Palmer to wash it all down with.
See that? We got breakfast, lunch, & dinner.
What a great addition to summers in San Francisco.
I heart you Picnic at the Presidio.
5 stars all the way.

When you can spend an afternoon hanging out with friends, drinking beer and eating great food — all without having to do any food prep or setup yourself — why would you spend a Sunday any other way?
We had a great group picnic at OTG and got lucky with beautiful weather. It was surprisingly easy for us to find our friends (and a great spot) in the crowd, and it turns out that the OTG team will even rent you comfy lawn chairs and blankets (super useful if you’re an out-​of-​towner.) (PRO TIP: Call ahead to reserve your chairs/​blankets, and they’ll set it all up for you! $ 5 per chair or blanket, so for $ 60 you get a roomy outdoor living circle for a dozen friends + kids in the middle!)
The food options were great: fried chicken, waffles, coffee, ice cream, delicious pizza — and yes, there is healthy stuff too, if you have the self-​restraint to choose it when you’re standing next to the fried chicken place.
A totally delightful way to spend a Sunday!

When the weather is nice, it’s the perfect place to grab some friends, bring a picnic blanket and just hang out. There’s a HUGE grass area where you can chill and hang out in the sun and there’s a decent amount of food trucks and food vendors. The is also a great view of the water as well if you go to one end of the park.
Bonus: they sell drinks as well (but you can always bring your own).
Overall, it’s a perfect place to have a lazy weekend and just hang out.

UMMMM, yes. All things yes. Sunday Brunch on the lawn with champagne, a blanket, and food trucks? YES.
I hate being referred to one of those people, but I enjoy everything about Sunday picnics at the presidio. Food trucks galore, plenty of booze, and people watching. Sure, you can expect the same food stands, but the trucks rotate.
####Parking: hard to find FREE. If you don’t mind paying 4 – 5 bucks for the afternoon, there’s plenty of options. The parking meters accept credit cards, so don’t fret.
####Weather: It’s SF. Karl the Fog will inevitable make an appearance or not. Dress accordingly in layers. I have been when it’s hot and freezing.
#####Requirements: Blanket, extra food and or snacks-​depending on how much you want to spend-​libations, fold up chairs, pillows, baby wipes, and napkins.
#####Food: El Potrero, Nopalito, and the Whole Beast are my personal favorite. I also like the Grilled cheese guys, and the Sugarfoot Grits. There’s something good for all.
####Drinks: PASS and bring your own. What a rip off for a bloody mary. Just say no.
Props for the DJ spinning beats, and Sports Basement for making an appearance.

After a great weekend at the Inn at the Presidio, we were in the midst of checking out of our hotel and noticed a large crowd gathering in the grass fields. Overlooking the bay and the Golden Gate Bridge, was this amazing out door food gathering called Off the Grid!
There were so many different types of food and drink options that caters to everyone! You want BBQ? It was there! Pizza, Asian fusion, Mexican? It was there! Fresh juice, adult beverages, coffee? It was there! The only trouble is there was so many options that what do you choose? My suggestion is to go hungry, spend the entire 5 hours there, and share share share! This might be the only way to try everything.
There’s plenty of parking on the Presidio grounds just make sure you pay the fee otherwise a ticket will be coming. The only main drawback was that there’s absolutely no shade. Be prepared and bring some sort of sun shade, similar to what you would bring to the beach.
One of the great aspects to SF and the bay area is the food! Off the Grid is a great way to try many local food vendors without having to go all over the city. Enjoy the food, the views of the bay, and the excellent people watching :)

Such a fun time. I’ve gone twice now, once on a weekend afternoon and once on a Thursday evening. There’s some seriously great food trucks here including The Lobsta Truck and An’s Noodles (always a favorite).
I would recommend the daytime weekend version because its much warmer than the Thursday evening (we had particularly bad luck since it was foggy that day).
Food is kind of expensive, (Lobster truck more so– $ 20 for a lobster roll with extra meat, (that’s what she said) and $ 14 for just a regular lobster roll, burgers from Bacon are ~$ 9 – 12). They have a booze truck in the evenings and in the daytime weekend versions they have a booze truck AND a slightly pretentious slow drip, personalized, Peets style coffee station too.
Beautiful views of the bay and the bridge!

COOL! Nothing like it in the City. This is such a great use of the Presidio space!
Came here on a Sunday afternoon for a picnic with some friends.
PARKING: Arrived around 12pm and there were still several street parking spots left. There is also a parking lot as well. $ 1.20/hr even on Sundays!
FOOD: There are both food trucks and food tents! Take your pick! Lots of food options and they have a beer/​wine bar in the middle of the park.
SPACE: SOOO much space to grab a spot on the lawn and sit. Bring a blanket (the grass can get a little wet) and just lay around and enjoy some good food and company. Several people also bring their dogs too! Very chill space :)
MUSIC: They had a DJ at the Park as well (closer to the Bay side) and the closer you get, the louder it is. Pretty funny to see the 100 ft in front of the DJ was empty. Nobody wants to blow their eardrums out!
It can get a little windy sometimes and there are definitely people here who bring tents/​umbrellas. I believe some days they have a vendor who rents out umbrellas/​tents for you to use. Super handy!
Would definitely come back here another weekend — heard Thursdays are pretty fun too!

PERFECT location for some fresh air, tasty food, and great scenery! Bring a blanket, some shades, to enjoy a day of awesome food and vitamin C!
There was 15 – 20 food tents on one side of the lawn and 6 – 7 food trucks on the other side. There was a great variety of food, from savory to sweet, and from American to Indian or Asian, etc.
There was a booth for the Three Twins, which is an ice cream brand, and I just had to try it! I got a scoop of MEXICAN CHOCOLATE ($ 4) in a cone and it was AMAZINGGGG! It had a hint of cinnamon, and the cone also tasted great. The only downside was that it melted pretty fast. I got an extra cup and dumped the entire scoop into it. They take both cash and credit card, so very convenient!
The view was also breathe taking, since it is right next to the GG Bridge. It is also 10 minute walk away from the Palace of the Fine Arts, which has an amazing view also.

I’ve lived in the area for several years, so I’m actually a bit ashamed to say that today was my first time at Off the Grid: Picnic at the Presidio. Mostly because it was awesome and clearly I’ve been missing out!
There was a DJ playing some good music, tons of food trucks/​stands, wine/​beer bars, and plenty of sunshine.
Not having been before, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Thankfully I brought a blanket and some beers to meet up with my group of friends (ended up being perfect). Chilled for a couple of hours in the sun with a good group of people, good food, good drinks. Couldn’t ask for a better end to the perfect SF weekend :)

You really can’t go wrong here… a well organized event where vendors with names to uphold serve you the food that you want. The little «timbits» are definitely worth getting, they gave us samples of their savory flavour, and that was worth getting in the future.
Sometimes the lines can get long at the popular booths/​trucks, so definitely bring a friend and divide + conquer. It’s also a dog friendly picnic. Possibly because of the location, the garbage was very well organized. Most places accept credit cards through square too so cash isn’t mandatory.
Overall I only dock one star because the food made me really thirsty and was quite expensive for a meal.
I’d pair the picnic with a visit to the Walt Disney family museum across the street.