Diners' Choice: Seafood restaurants in San Francisco

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Golden Crab House

4.7

4.7 (99)

$50 and over

Seafood

Sunset District

About the restaurant

Golden Crab House is a Vietnamese inspired restaurant. At Golden Crab House our goal is to bring a combination of traditional and fusion flavors bringing our customers a unique and flavorful experience. Here at Golden Crab House, we serve only the freshest seafood. The Dungeness Crabs we serve year-round are either caught locally or from Washington state. Our Maine Lobsters are caught from the East Coast.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 28 Sept 2024

Food was great, but everything else just ok. Had old menu on windows which didn’t reflect the current price

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Popular dish

House Garlic Noodles

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Peppercorn Chicken Wings

The Anchovy Bar

4.7

4.7 (837)

$50 and over

Seafood

Western Addition

About the restaurant

From the team that brought you State Bird Provisions and The Progress, The Anchovy Bar is a wine and seafood bar that specializes in West Coast oysters, small fish and sustainably raised shellfish. We work with small producers that favor traditional and antique processes with origin stories that matter and inspire.

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Michael

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

This is a lively neighborhood location with excellent food, and the friendliest, most helpful staff in SF!

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Experience

Group Dining at The Anchovy Bar!

The Old Clam House

4.7

4.7 (859)

$30 and under

Seafood

Mission Bay / South Beach

About the restaurant

It's the oldest restaurant in San Francisco and the newly-completed historical renovation has brought new vitality to the area. The dining rooms are comfortable and the atmosphere is relaxing. Seafood specialties are skillets of mussels, shrimp and crab and clams prepared many different ways. Saturday, Sunday and Holiday brunch.

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Flave

Dined on 5 Dec 2024

We had an excellent hot clam chowder & crab cakes, which were a bit too crispy to my liking but tasted very good. We had the Italian Bourbon cocktail which was also very good. Prices on the food were reasonable & their complimentary traditional warm clam juice drink was very nice, as was the warm sourdough bread which most places charge for! I’ve been here several times over the years & keep coming back. Street parking is a challenge.

Scoma's Fisherman's Wharf

4.7

4.7 (5698)

$31 to $50

Seafood

North Beach

About the restaurant

Founded in 1965, Scoma's Seafood Restaurant is located in the heart of San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf. Family-owned for three generations, our iconic waterfront restaurant is famous for serving the freshest seafood from pier-to-plate. An award-winning bar program includes an extensive wine list, local microbrews, and expertly crafted cocktails. For nearly 60 years, locals, visitors, politicians, athletes, actors, signers, and heads of state have been frequenting Scoma's for its old-school hospitality, delicious seafood, spectacular views, and impeccable cocktails. Located on a working pier, Scoma's has its own fish receiving station, dealing directly with local fishers for 100% sustainable seafood.

***Scoma's gladly welcomes reservations, as well as walk-in guests on a first come first served basis. You can also call 415.771.4383 during our operation hours for assistance with reservations. *** WE OFFER COMPLIMENTORY PARKING***

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MarleneVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Thank you for a wonderful afternoon. The food was outstanding and the best bread in SF. Our wait staff was attentive, competent and cheerful. It was a memorable holiday treat for our family!

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Calamari Fritti

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"Lazy Man's" Cioppino

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Wild Black Cod

Popi's Oysterette

4.8

4.8 (99)

$30 and under

Seafood

Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

About the restaurant

It’s our goal to serve the freshest seafood in a sweet and simple neighborhood setting, by our warm, well-trained and courteous staff. We aim for thoughtfully chosen beverages to support our seasonally designed menu.

We couldn’t be more excited to be a part of the fantastic Marina dining scene and look forward to becoming your friends.

~ The Popi’s Team

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Nicole

Dined on 11 Dec 2024

Got the lobster roll and the fish & chips. Makes with love and care.

Hayes Street Grill

4.7

4.7 (4295)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

About the restaurant

Hayes Street Grill is a neo-traditional fish house in San Francisco's Civic Center district, across the street from the Performing Arts Center, opposite Davies Symphony Hall and a block from both the Opera House and City Hall. We use an international mix of recipes, unified with a theme of fish and seafood. Above every other consideration, we want the freshness and pristine quality of the fish, produce, and naturally-raised meats to speak for themselves.

The Hayes Street Grill's walls are covered with autographed photos of the artists who consider the restaurant their club. Though we've remodeled since our opening 33 years ago, the original brass coat hooks along the walls remain, as does our founding philosophy of cooking only the food we would serve at home to our families, albeit dressed up a little, with a religious dedication to wholesomeness.

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KimberlyVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Great spot for pre-show dinner, whether it’s Davies Symohony Hall, War Memorial Opera House or SF Jazz. Good food, reasonable prices, delish cocktails and terrific service.

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Pacific Catch - Sunset District

4.7

4.7 (1884)

$30 and under

Seafood

Sunset District

About the restaurant

Full remodel completed July 2022 with transformed New Bar and Dining Room but same great hospitality, food and drinks Pacific Catch is a WestCoast Fish House dedicated to delivering high quality sustainable seafood with a unique perspective. From the day we opened we've been mindful about where our ingredients come from and how to bring to life the vibrant flavors and feeling of the Pacific. It's our commitment to our guests to keep things interesting, innovative, wholesome and thoughtfully sourced. That's why we've formalized our relationship with the Monterey Bay Seafood Aquarium's Seafood Watch, James Beard Foundation's Smart Catch and the Surfrider Foundation by becoming a partner and bringing on a director of sustainability to help steward these efforts.

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MichelleVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Our waitperson, Camila V, was great. Just the right balance of service. She didn't hover, but we never felt neglected. The food was as tasty as I remember from pre-pandemic and pre-remodel. The space feels more relaxed and light. We had a great time having our lunch there today. I also forgot to mention that I was a member of your PC Rewards when we ordered and Camila pleasantly helped me update my account with today's purchase.

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4.6

4.6 (10920)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Financial District / Embarcadero

About the restaurant

Waterbar is a seafood-centric restaurant located on the waterfront with spectacular panoramic views of the bay and city skyline, exceptional design, and a menu of the freshest sustainable fish and seafood. Featuring stunning outdoor (dog-friendly) dining on the waterfront patio, a relaxed atmosphere and floor-to-ceiling circular aquariums filled with an eye-catching array of fish and marine life from the Pacific Ocean. Waterbar is not to be missed.

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Mona

Dined 3 days ago

The food was excellent but the Opakapaka carpaccio stole the show, it was incredibly delicious. We also had the crab cocktail very fresh and tasty, a little more sauce would have been great. We ordered the Miso Cod and the Alaskan Halibut, we loved both dishes. I liked the Halibut more and my friend liked the Cod more. Dessert was the warm apple crisp, a great finish to a wonderful meal. Our server was so helpful, attentive and friendly. Wish I had gotten her name. She was wonderful

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Experience

Celebrate New Years Eve at Waterbar!

Cioppino's

4.3

4.3 (1069)

$30 and under

Seafood

Fisherman's Wharf

About the restaurant

Fresh seafood and classic Italian dishes served in a bustling, family-friendly atmosphere. Try the award-winning Clam Chowder or the signature dish, Cioppino. A Fisherman's Wharf destination, owned and operated by 5th generation San Franciscans.

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mary

Dined 1 day ago

We love cioppino Services so good and the food is amazing. We always order the cioppino and it’s always a hit. We come back here every time we’re in San Francisco and will continue to do so. Don’t miss out on the great food. Great service good value here.

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McCormick & Kuleto's Seafood Restaurant

4.3

4.3 (5575)

$30 and under

Seafood

Fisherman's Wharf

About the restaurant

Featuring seasonal seafood, tender steaks and signature oysters, our commitment to freshness is reflected in our daily changing menu. From our seasonal Wild Isles Salmon caught from the coast of Scotland's Shetland Islands, to our Hawaiian Seafood overnighted from the Honolulu Fish Auction, and Wild Pacific Northwest Salmon pulled from pristine river waters, our menu incorporates regional tastes, farm fresh products, and local and sustainably sourced ingredients wherever possible.
With our exclusive line of signature oysters sourced from our own private oyster beds, as well as a fine selection of steaks, soups, salads and pasta dishes, McCormick & Kuleto's appeals to the tastes of all diners. Our focus on the true spirit of hospitality only adds to our appeal, making us a popular destination on Veterans Day and Memorial Day, where we honor the military with free meals, as well as an ideal setting for private special occasions, date night and business functions.

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Sam

Dined 5 days ago

Wonderful experience highly recommend the place, service food, and the incredible view

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13 oz New York Strip Steak

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