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Franciscan Crab Restaurant, San Francisco, CA

Franciscan Crab Restaurant

4.2
4.2
3687 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
"Hands down the best food you'll find on San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf" proclaimed Sunset Magazine. An extensive renovation has revitalized the Franciscan Crab Restaurant, a Fisherman's Wharf institution since 1957. White tiled walls, beautiful marble bar and twenty foot windows overlook the bay and Alcatraz. Terraced dining affords views from every table: hand blown glass shades and chandeliers dazzle, black and white photos of celebrity patrons adorn the stairs and walls.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 362-7733
  • Website
    http://www.franciscancrabrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    J.C. Becerra
  • Private party facilities
    Semi-private dining with seating from 28 - 58 people. Banquet menus available.
  • Location
    Pier 43 1/2, San Francisco, CA 94133
  • Area
    Fisherman's Wharf
  • Cross Street
    Taylor
  • Parking details
    Public Lot in front of the restaurant. Two hours free parking with validation.
  • Public transit
    Muni: F-Line
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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What 3,687 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Franciscan Crab Restaurant offers a quintessential San Francisco dining experience with "amazing views of the Wharf" and "delicious seafood." The crab dishes are a standout, and the "beautifully decorated" interior evokes a "charming, glamorous 1920s vibe." While some service issues occur, the overall experience is enjoyable, with "friendly staff" and a "fantastic waterfront view."

3,687 Reviews

  1. Lana

    VIP

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience every time! Our waiter and bus servers were awesome! And the food was delicious!

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  2. David

    Tampa

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful place. Step back in time and enjoy the beautiful ambiance and food. Always enjoy our time here.

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  3. Viviana

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall it’s a pleasant experience. The food is good and the service. Our waiter was polite and brought food promptly. My only complaint is that after a while he didn’t check in with us to refill water and drinks. We felt ignored towards the last 30 min we were there. I recommend going during daylight to enjoy the ocean views.

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  4. steve

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a absolutely amazing dinning experience last night. We come all the way from Australia and we were not disappointed. Amazing!

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  5. Carmen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There's a reason this place is my Fave! Hands down BEST SERVICE! Exceptional food, always consistently delicious and served exactly how it should be! Drinks first, food after. The execution on NYE was exceptional! We had two servers and the attention we received was spot on! Made this night that much nicer! We had left overs and they were just as good the next day! 😋 Everything was served well, good portions for the price and everything fresh and delicious! I will always come back again and again and again to the Franciscan! Bring your out of town guests here, they will love it! And the view of Alcatraz and the wheel doesn't disappoint either! What a great evening dining here!

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  6. Kim

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Cold but then the waiter closed the door to outside and that helped. Cost is very high and hamburger does not come with fries unless you pay $5. View is gorgeous and staff was nice though.

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  7. momofthree

    San Joaquin

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, the location, the ambiance was wonderful! But the best was our waiter, Azriel. He made the experience delightful.☺️☺️☺️

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  8. Wayne

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been to the Franciscan several times for work. Very happy to bring my family here. The food was wonderful and our waiter made us feel at home. I recommend for any who wants great sea food, especially the dungess crab.

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  9. Alisa

    VIP

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. Service was friendly and well-paced. Perfect martinis - just the right amount of dirty. Jumbo prawns / shrimp cocktail was SO good. We did Two crabs for 3 people, was a perfect amount.

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  10. Colleen

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have always wanted to go there and now we did. It was a great experience with the views of Alcatraz. Loved all the movie stars pictures. The service was impeccable, especially with our waiter. Highly recommend

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FAQs

Franciscan Crab Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 362-7733.

Franciscan Crab Restaurant is rated 4.2 stars by 3687 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Franciscan Crab Restaurant

Pier 43 1/2, San Francisco, CA 94133

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Taylor
  • Area
    Fisherman's Wharf
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot in front of the restaurant. Two hours free parking with validation.
  • Public transit
    Muni: F-Line
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    J.C. Becerra
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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