2017 - Hard Rock Cafe - San Francisco - Couture Guitar Pick Series Hotel Casino

• September 10, 1984: The first Hard Rock Cafe in San Francisco opens at 1699 Van Ness Avenue. This was the sixth Hard Rock Cafe globally and the third in the United States. The opening event was a major affair, featuring a performance by Cyndi Lauper.
• Throughout the 1980s: The Van Ness location became a popular spot in the city.
• 2002: Hard Rock Cafe relocates from Van Ness Avenue to its current location at Pier 39. This move was made into a larger space that was previously occupied by a video game arcade. The move was partly motivated by the desire to be in a more tourist-friendly area.
• Present Day: The Hard Rock Cafe continues to operate at Pier 39, offering its signature rock-and-roll atmosphere and memorabilia collection. The location showcases items like guitars from musicians such as Todd Rundgren, Counting Crows, Faith No More, Sammy Hagar, and Joe Satriani. It offers classic American fare with local influences, including seafood dishes.

Other significant events in Hard Rock Cafe history:

• 1971: The first Hard Rock Cafe opens in London.
• 1979: Hard Rock Cafe begins collecting rock and roll memorabilia.
• 1982: Hard Rock Cafe starts its global expansion, opening the first US location in Los Angeles.
• 1995: The first Hard Rock Hotel & Casino opens in Las Vegas.
• 2007: Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), Inc. is acquired by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. 

   In essence, the San Francisco Hard Rock Cafe has been a part of the city's scene since 1984, moving from its original Van Ness location to its current home at Pier 39. It continues the Hard Rock tradition of combining classic American food with a passion for music and rock-and-roll memo