The Best Seafood Restaurant in San Francisco

Alamo Square: A Seafood Grill

Alamo Square Seafood Grill serves fresh seafood at a great value. The entree menu consists both of tourist pleasing chicken and steak dishes and a more traditional fish plate. In Chinese menu style (column a, b, c) fish dishes you pick a fi... more

Alioto's

Alioto's Italian Seafood Restaurant is located in the heart of San Francisco's famed Fisherman's Wharf overlooking the historic fishing fleet and the Golden Gate Bridge. The Alioto family has been serving local seafood at the same location for the pa... more

Anchor & Hope

From the owners of Town Hall and Salt House comes Anchor & Hope Restaurant, an oyster bar and fish house located at 83 Minna Street. Housed in a renovated, 100 year old brick building, formerly the studio of sculptor Benny Bufano, Anchor & Ho... more

Anchor Oyster Bar

Great seafood. This place gets busy, so arrive early before dinner time. The crab and shrimp Louis salads are traditional favorites. Sustainably caught fish, shellfish, crab, and seafood. Simple, delicious preparation. The Anchor Oyster Bar... more

Angler San Francisco

Angler is a sea-life focused restaurant with views of the expansive wood burning hearth as well of the San Francisco Bay from Chef Joshua Skenes and Saison Hospitality. Each day’s inspiration is drawn from the products themselves and is a... more

Ayala Restaurant

Ayala is a modern, convivial restaurant inspired by the seafood of Coastal California, showcasing a raw bar, a selection of lightly dressed seafood, as well as creative small plates and takes on classics. The cocktail and martini program, curated... more

Bar Crudo

Delicious raw seafood. Great drinks to wash it down. A California-like spin on Sushi & Seafood. more

Bistro Boudin at Fisherman’s Wharf

Located on the second floor of Boudin at the Wharf, Bistro Boudin offers an ideal place to enjoy a leisurely meal. Warm and inviting with beautiful dark wood accents, Bistro Boudin features a full service bar and spectacular views of the waterfront.... more

Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar

Six types of homemade chowders, steamed mussels and classic cioppino are prepared in an Earth-friendly fashion respectful of the Monterey Bay Aquarium's sustainable fisheries guidelines. Cuisine here is paired with a selection of wines, microbrew bee... more

Blue Mermaid Restaurant

Blue Mermaid menu brims with Barbary Coast heritage and Gold Rush nostalgia, all prepared with a twist of San Francisco sizzle. Dishes like three types of homemade chowders, steamed mussels and classic cioppino are prepared in an Earth-friendly fashi... more

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

Bubba Gumps in Fisherman's Warf offers a complete Bay View that spans the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay Bridge. Happy Hour is Monday - Friday, 3pm - 6pm. We also offer a kids menu. See you soon. more

Castagnola's

Local fishermen deliver fresh fish and seafood daily to Castagnola's dock. This top restaurant in Fisherman's Wharf serves wonderful fresh seafood with a hardy fare of steaks, lamb, veal, chicken and pasta. The menu is exciting and innovative, mirro... more

Catch Restaurant

Catch serves fresh, affordable seafood and landfare in a casual, cozy atmosphere. Since opening in October 2002, Catch has drawn a large following and is the perfect place to gather for every occasion – cocktails and appetizers at the bar, a bi... more

Cento Osteria

Renowned Chef Donato Scotti's newest restaurant will showcase the regions of Italy with a sensibility only a native can bring. The window tables offer a nice view of the Bay Bridge and Embarcadero. more

Chart House

Known for its seasonally creative dishes with a touch of the exotic, guests can enjoy a robust menu of delicious seafood and steak specialties – from Mac Nut Mahi to Wicked Tuna and the best Slow-Roasted Prime Rib in San Francisco – all w... more

Coi

Coi’s style is minimal, organic, and elegant. From beneath rice paper panels diffusing soft light throughout the intimate room, earthy grey and brown tones flow from small tables to banquettes seating a casually cool clientele. - Michelin Guide more

Crab House

The Crab House may not serve haute cuisine, but it sure does serve a lot of crab: crab caesar, crab cakes, Killer Crab, crab cioppino, crab enchilada, crab chowder, crab cocktail, crab pizza, crab alfredo, crab lasagna, crab melt, crab burger, crab b... more

Crustacean

With its opening in 1991, Crustacean San Francisco was heralded by the San Francisco Chronicle restaurant critic, Michael Bauer, as the birthplace of Fusion Cuisine in the U.S, celebrating Helene An as the Mother of exotic new cuisine. Crustacean res... more

Don Pisto's

A Yucatan inspired restaurant serving Mexican street food with a different take. more

Farallon

Outrageous hi-end seafood restaurant. Farallon has grown and evolved with the ever changing landscape of this beloved city. Throughout the years, Farallon has stayed committed to always sourcing quality ingredients, carefully crafting each menu... more

Fish and Farm

Fish & Farm goes above and beyond to support local farmers and fishermen by sourcing most of our fish, meat, and produce from within a 100 mile radius. Our dishes are classic and familiar, and composed of high quality ingredients such as Monterey Bay... more

Fog Harbor Fish House

Fog Harbor Fish House is your local PIER 39 restaurant offering the quintessential San Francisco waterfront dining experience. Take in award-winning views of the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge while enjoying complimentary sourdough brea... more

Franciscan Crab Restaurant

If the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area is part of your itinerary, include a visit to Fisherman's Wharf, famous for seafood dining. The Franciscan Crab Restaurant offers superb panoramic seafood dining. Enjoy seafood favorites Dungeness Crab, Crispy... more

Golden Crab House

Golden Crab House is a Vietnamese inspired restaurant that serves Dungeness Crab and Maine Lobster year round. Our specialties are roasted crab, peppercorn crab, and house special lobster. more

La Mar Cebicheria Peruana

Inspired by the thousands of cebicherías found throughout Peru, La Mar cebichería peruana was created as an attempt to globalize and preserve one of the best guarded treasures of Peruvian cuisine: cebiche, Peruvian seafood and the scene... more

Leo's Oyster Bar

Leo's, everyone’s newest Instagram obsession, has it all—perfect wallpapers, marble surfaces, retro touches, and most importantly, a decadent and delicious menu focused on cocktails and seafood and destined to welcome spring. Here’s... more

Liholiho Yacht Club

Back in Hawaii in the early 80's the Kealoha uncles would race Hobie Cats, and throw "pop up" parties to pay for their supplies. They would go to the beach, fire up the grill, ice down the beer, and get a band to play. They charged a modest price wit... more

McCormick & Kuleto's

From fresh seafood and shellfish to aged steaks and garden fresh salads, our goal is to exceed your dining expectations. more

mersea

Enjoy Comfort-casual food & drinks, a breath-taking view 4 bridge view around the bay and an amazing view of the city. Executive chef and Restauranteur Parke Ulrich along with co-founding partner MeeSun Boice are extremely excited and proud to p... more

Mission Rock

Bring your sunglasses, because Mission Rock Resort is San Francisco’s destination for fun in the sun, our vibe is casual and our food is phenomenal. Mission Rock is brought to you by the same folks who brought you King Street’s triple pl... more

Mission Street Oyster Bar

After nearly two decades of cooking at local institution Anchor Oyster Bar in San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood, veteran seafood chef Freddy Gamez left his post to open his very own restaurant: Mission Street Oyster Bar, serving several varie... more

Nick's Lighthouse

Fresh seafood and old-time San Francisco charm have made Nick's a Fisherman's Wharf destination since 1934. more

No. 9 Fishermens Grotto

Fishermen's Grotto opened in 1935 as the first sit down restaurant on San Francisco's world famous Fisherman's Wharf. Founded by Mike Geraldi, an immigrant fisherman from Sicily, as an avenue to deliver his fresh catch to the local population. The re... more

Osteria

Casual, comfortable, and consistent, Osteria brings a taste of Northern Italy to Presidio Heights. more

Pacific Catch - Inner Sunset

Pacific Catch is a modern, comfortable fish house, combining fine-dining with a casual California. Lunch and dinner "Daily Catch" specials rotate, highlighting a specific region in the Pacific, local, and/or seasonal selections. more

Pesce e Riso

Pesce e Riso is an Italian restaurant with a surprising Japanese twist. Here in the heart of "little Italy," chef and owner Joe Lin creatively weaves together Italian and Japanese culinary traditions by building on the elements that unite them: simpl... more

Pier Market Seafood Restaurant

Pier Market is an authentic fish house where the locals dine. If you’re looking for a casual fish-market dining experience this is the place! more

Poke on Pierce

Poke on Pierce, in the Marina District, is a woman owned restaurant that focuses on sustainably sourced poke. It is undoubtedly unlike any other poke place in San Francisco (higher end, better quality). "The freshest, chef-crafted, sustainably... more

PPQ Dungeness Island - San Francisco

Although PPQ does a good amount of business there are other crab houses in the city that do a better job. Going for the crab & garlic noodle crowd, I find the food to be on the greasy side -- good going down, stomach ache later. more

Red Hill Station

Red Hill Station is in Bernal Heights. Chef Taylor Pedersen serves both classic and more daring modern dishes. HAPPY HOUR DAILY 3PM - 6PM Red Hill accepts a limited amount of reservations for small parties and keeps space availab... more

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