Seafood Restaurants in San Francisco

Ferry Plaza Seafood

Seafood Dinner for Two or Four, or Seafood Lunch for Two at Ferry Plaza Seafood (Up to 40% Off)

Fresh, beautifully presented plates of seared scallops with grilled peaches, steamed clams with pancetta, and oysters from the raw bar

Ferry Plaza Seafood

$80 $49

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$25 for $40 Worth of Seafood at Catch

Catch

The Castro

In a registered San Francisco landmark, chefs create locally inspired cuisine with local seafood and seasonal produce

~~$40~~ ~~$25~~

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Crab Plates for Two or Two Dozen Oysters and Two Drinks at Craw Station (Up to 41% Off)

Craw Station

Inner Sunset

Crab plates spiced with lemon butter, garlic, and/or Cajun seasonings with choice of spice level; feast of fresh oysters on the half shell

~~$75.98~~ ~~$45~~

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La Plouf

Plouf

Bay Area ingredients accent Parisian-style seafood dishes and bistro cuisine, including mussels praised by *Time Out San Francisco*

~~$10~~

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Crab Meal for Two or Four at Fishermen's Grotto (Up to 53% Off)

Fishermen's Grotto

Fisherman's Wharf, North Beach/Telegraph Hill

Restaurant serves whole Dungeness crabs, salads or chowder, and dessert at a Fisherman’s Wharf landmark

~~$100.90~~ ~~$49~~

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Dungeness-Crab Dinner for Two, Four, or Six with Dessert at Capurro's (Up to 56% Off)

Capurro's

Fisherman's Wharf

Soup, salad, or helpings of pasta accompany two entire dungeness crabs with housemade desserts to finish; ideal for holiday get-togethers

~~$87.90~~ ~~$45~~

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Cioppino's

When star chef Mario Batali tasted Cioppino's Restaurant & Bar's signature dish—cioppino, an italian seafood stew with tomatoes and fennel—he liked it so much that he said, “I could eat that every day.” The richness of the cioppino sets the tone for the rest of the menu, which teems with hearty Italian staples such as rigatoni pomodoro, shrimp capellini, and margherita pizzas. Diners devour these dishes inside the mural-bedecked dining room at tables draped in red-gingham tablecloths. They can also head out to the patio, which the Fisherman’s Wharf restaurant keeps open 365 days per year, come rain or kraken attack.

400 Jefferson St

San Francisco,

Tadich Grill

Tadich Grill: A User’s Guide In Business Since 1849 | Classic Cocktails | Traditional Seafood Stew | Casual Counter Service Sample Menu Appetizer: Pacific oysters rockefeller, served topped with creamed spinach and a four-cheese blend Main: seafood cioppino Dessert: bourbon bread pudding Drink: Manhattan, made with Old Crow bourbon whiskey, Cinzano sweet vermouth, and two dashes of bitters The Vibe: Brass and milk-glass light fixtures hang from the restaurant's ceiling, casting a warm glow over a wooden bar that stretches from the front door all the way back to the kitchen. On the other side, diners relax at tables covered in white tablecloths and private booths built right into the walls. By the Numbers 1849: the year Tadich Grill opened 1920s: the decade Tadich’s chefs started to broil seafood over mesquite charcoal 22,000+ orders of seafood cioppino served here each year 33 years—the average number that a Tadich Grill server has worked in the industry Inside Tips The restaurant doesn’t take reservations, so plan for a wait. The shortest wait times are between 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. If you’re flying solo or as a couple, pull up a stool at the counter, where the turnover is much quicker than the dining room. The Seafood cioppino is best during crab season: November to May. Take a bit of Tadich home: The restaurant sells a recipe book as well as their signature bloody mary mix. Vocab Lesson Cioppino: a fish stew that originated in San Francisco, it’s made with the catch of the day, typically a combination of fish and shellfish. Praise and Accolades During an episode of No Reservations, Anthony Bourdain dined on a “wonderful” Hangtown Fry—an omelet with oysters and bacon—and washed it down with a martini. Fodor’s notes that the “white-coated waiters are a throwback to another time, and the old-school bartenders serve up martinis as good as the mollusks.” Tadich Grill has starred in numerous Food Network shows, including The Best Thing I Ever Ate. While You’re in the Neighborhood Before: Tour the local works at Art People (50 Post Street). After: See the current play at The Cutting Ball Theater (277 Taylor Street). If You Can’t Make It, Try This: the hand-raised shellfish at Hog Island Oyster Co. (1 Ferry Building, Shop 11).

240 California St

San Francisco,

La Ciccia

La Ciccia: A User's Guide Modern Sardinian Cuisine | Fresh Seafood | Expert Selection of Sardinian Wine | Rustic and Sophisticated Atmosphere Sample Menu Appetizer: octopus stew in a spicy tomato sauce First course: fresh linguine with squid ink Main course: pan-roasted pork loin with saffron-flavored onions What to Drink: Before opening La Ciccia, owner Massimiliano Conti worked for Italian wine importer Winebow. He taps into that expertise to put together the wine list, which contains dozens of little-known bottles. Sardinian gems include the white nuragus, whose soft fruit tones complement the delicate flavor of seafood. The Owners: Sardinian by birth, Massimiliano Conti came to the States in 1993 with the dream of opening a restaurant dedicated to the food of his homeland. In 2009, he and his wife made their dream a reality, transforming a vacated pizza joint into a space that SF Weekly called "simultaneously familial, relaxed, and sophisticated—a very Italian trick." While You're Waiting Keep a lookout for celebrities: the restaurant is a favorite of New York Times columnist Mark Bittman and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Introduce yourself to the owners. They often roam the dining room, helping guests navigate the wine list and menu—though each item has an English translation, the original Sardinian is as distinct from Italian as Spanish is from Portuguese. Vocab Lesson Fregula: a semolina-based pasta from Sardinia that’s similar to couscous. Tagliolini: a thin, cylindrical egg pasta that can be served in a nest to hold thick, meat-based sauces. Bottarga: dried tuna or mullet roe with an intense fishy flavor that’s similar in property to anchovies. While You're in the Neighborhood: Tour the eccentric Pritikin Museum (47 Chenery Street), built by ad executive Bob Pritikin as his personal residence. The house and grounds hold an estimated $40 million worth of paintings and sculptures, including a 20-foot bronze tree whose branches spew fire. If You Can’t Make It, Try This: La Nebbia (1781 Church Street), the owners' new joint around the corner, offers a more casual menu of wine and appetizers.

291 30th St

San Francisco,

R and G Executive Lounge

R&G Lounge: A User’s Guide Michelin-Recommended | Cantonese Cuisine | Praised by Anthony Bourdain | Fresh Seafood | Traditional Chinese Techniques Sample Menu Appetizer: bird's-nest soup Seafood: salt-and-pepper crab. Anthony Bourdain called the crab meat "moist, rich, and oh-so-tasty" when he profiled the restaurant and its signature dish on No Reservations. Meat: honey spare ribs, which the Michelin Guide describes as “tender” and “falling-off-the-bone". Beverage: lychee martini While You’re Waiting: Take a look around for any famous faces. Jackie Chan, Michelle Obama, and House Speaker John Boehner have all dined at R&G. Inside Tips Be sure to make a reservation before visiting. Despite having more than 200 seats spread across three floors, R&G Lounge fills up fast. Don't worry about nabbing a parking spot; the restaurant offers validated parking at a nearby garage. Vocab Lesson Bird's-nest soup: a Chinese delicacy made with actual swiftlet nests. The birds attach these nests to cavern walls using saliva, which takes on a gelatinous texture when cooked in soup. Because the nests are hard to harvest, they're one of the world's most expensive foods. Lychee: a juicy Chinese fruit with creamy white flesh that surrounds a single seed. Because the sweet taste is affected by canning, it is usually served fresh, though it is also sometimes dried. While You’re in the Neighborhood Before: Stopp in at Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory (56 Ross Alley) to see how two women make 20,000 cookies each day. After: If R&G's 9:30 p.m. closing time is too early for you, head to nearby Rickhouse (246 Kearney Street) for post-dinner drinks. The bar's open until 2 a.m. every day except Sunday.

631 Kearny St

San Francisco,

Woodhouse Fish Company

Woodhouse Fish Company: A User’s Guide East Coast–Style Seafood | Housemade Desserts | Locally Sourced Fish | Imported Maine Lobsters | Tuesday Oyster Specials Sample Menu Appetizer: raw oysters Entree: grilled artichokes stuffed with Dungeness crab and Bay shrimp Dessert: sourdough-bread pudding The Vibes: Woodhouse Fish Company has locations on Market and Fillmore Streets. Both aim to serve ultra-fresh seafood in a casual environment. Grab a spot at the counter or in a booth, and then order a beer from the bar to wash down your grub. The Owners: MacNiven brothers Dylan and Rowan started the restaurants, and they source as much local and sustainable seafood as possible. In fact, they make deals with fishermen right at the pier, which means the restaurants’ seafood often comes right off the boat. Other ingredients—such as Maine lobster—are shipped in from the East Coast. When to Go: Come on Tuesdays, when the restaurant serves oysters for just a dollar each. Inside Tips Keep eating oysters: If you do, you might even get a plaque on the restaurant’s wall, which commemorates patrons who have downed record numbers of half shells. Reservations are not accepted. Call the restaurant to ask about the day’s specials. Press and Praise Fodor’s says “New Englanders hungry for a lobster roll fix need look no further than this superfriendly spot.” Woodhouse garnered rave reviews when it was featured on a 2010 episode of Check, Please! Bay Area. If You Can’t Make It, Try This: the shellfish at Anchor Oyster Bar (579 Castro Street).

1914 Fillmore Street

San Francisco,

La Mar Cebicheria Peruana

La Mar Cebicheria Peruana: A User’s Guide Sustainable Seafood | Peruvian-Japanese Fusion | Stunning Presentations | Vegetarian Alternatives | Sparkling Seaside Patio Sample Menu Starter: the signature Cebiche Clásico—California halibut cured in a citrusy mixture called tiger’s milk Entree: sea bass fried chicharrón style with a spicy sauce Side: housemade empanada filled with flambéed mushrooms Drink: any of the specialty pisco cocktails Where to Sit: The covered patio is a no-brainer, and it’s often crowded for a reason: views of the Embarcadero and San Francisco Bay will stick with you long after you’ve paid the check. When to Go: This busy restaurant gets packed when any big event hits the neighborhood or when tourists come out to play on weekends. Give weeknights a shot, especially just after happy hour ends at 6 p.m. Inside Tips Ditch road traffic and take the waterway to the restaurant. Park your vessel at Pier 1 1/2 or take a Tideline water taxi. Try to make a reservation at the chef’s table. You’ll be treated to the tasting menu, as well as a view of the bay. Vocab Lesson Ceviche: fresh, raw fish marinated in citrus juices and various seasonings. Quinoa: versatile goosefoot plant from the Andes that’s eaten for its nutrient-dense seeds; looks like a fluffy grain when cooked While You’re in the Neighborhood Before: Take a stroll through Sue Bierman Park (Washington and Drumm Streets) just before sunset and spy the colorful wild parrots who live in the trees. It’s one of the best places in the city to spot them. After: See which comics are in town at Punch Line Comedy Club (444 Battery Street).

2 Pier 2

San Francisco,

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Dungeness crab season usually kicks off in November or early December, and it’s something of a ritual at Fisherman’s Wharf. For more than 100 years, crowds have gathered on the wharf to watch the departure of the crab boats—some of which are even blessed by priests to ensure a successful catch. There was a time when spectators waited out in the cold with boiling cauldrons, eager to cook the boats’ initial catch. Today , they can simply grab a table at one of the many seafood restaurants in North Beach, the Marina, and beyond.

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