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 fish (sole,... 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... 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. HAPPY HOUR: Monday - Saturday 5pm to 6:30pm. more

Basa Seafood Express

Scott Lai emigrated to the U.S. from Vietnam over 30 years ago, and has been working in the seafood business ever since. Focusing on fresh seafood and low prices, Scott built a shining reputation among locals. Today the shop is run by Scott's brot... 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

California Fish Market

California Fish Market features delicious, sustainable seafood dishes with an Italian flair. more

Catch Restaurant

Catch serves fresh, affordable seafood and landfare in a casual, cozy atmosphere. Over the years, Catch has drawn a large following and is the perfect place to gather for every occasion - cocktails and appetizers at the bar, a birthday celebration, a... more

Chowders

This is the place you've heard of! Featuring our homemade chowder served in a sourdough bread bowl, and our freshly breaded fish and chips. Come by and see us we're located in front of Pier39, just look for Scoop the Pelican to show you the way! more

Codmother Fish & Chips

The Codmother Fish & Chips is a food truck located at the historic Fisherman's Wharf, one of San Francisco's top Seafood destinations. 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

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

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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

Hog Island Oyster Company

Incredible seafood and hand-crafted cocktails in a stunning setting. Located in the historic Ferry Building Marketplace on San Francisco's waterfront. more

Hook Fish

We started Hook Fish Co, a way to provide our community with a transparent, thoughtful source of fish and prepared seafood that empowers local fishermen. more

La Mar Cocina 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 scenery created to... more

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Le Fantastique

Robbie Wilson and Emily Perry Wilson of Bird Dog in Palo Alto know what they're doing with this handsome Hayes Valley restaurant, drawing from both French and Japanese cuisine (the menu is long on seafood, much of it raw). A special point of pride is... 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 pre... 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. And now it's in the center of San Francisco's game day neighborhood. Outdoor patios are equipped with... 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

Pacific Catch - Marina

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

Palette Tea House

Palette Tea House serves modern Cantonese cuisine. The dim sum, seafood and Pacific-inspired cocktails are all first rate, as well as its great location in Ghirardelli Square. 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

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