Diners' Choice: Seafood restaurants in San Francisco

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Updated 05 October 2026

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The Anchovy Bar

4.8

4.8 (1147)

$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.

Top review

gadi

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent service and very creative food. we would definitely go again.

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Experience

Group Dining: Indoors (7 to 8 guests)

Experience

Group Dining: The Parklet (7 to 9 guests)

Experience

Group Dining: The Parklet (10 to 16 guests)

Bar Crudo - Divisadero St

4.8

4.8 (1176)

$31 to $50

Seafood

North Panhandle / USF

About the restaurant

Bar Crudo is a vibrant oyster and seafood restaurant praised for its fresh, high-quality offerings and a laid-back yet stylish atmosphere. Situated in San Francisco's NoPa neighborhood, it specializes in raw and minimally prepared seafood, offering innovative crudo, delicate oysters, and well loved signature dishes of Arctic Char Crudo, Lobster Salad and the local favorite Seafood Chowder. Executive Chef Mike Selvera incorporates seasonal ingredients and creative garnishes to elevate the natural flavors of the seafood.

The ambiance is casual but modern, with a sleek design that includes an open kitchen, a long bar, and a cozy yet bustling dining area. It's a great spot for those looking to indulge in fresh seafood in a welcoming, unpretentious setting.

Whether you're a seafood aficionado or simply looking for a unique dining experience in San Francisco, Bar Crudo offers a delightful, flavorful escape.

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Noel

Dined on 11 Oct 2026

Five stars. Bar Crudo is now one of our favorite seafood spots, and we’ll definitely be back. The seafood platter was a highlight, with oysters, uni oysters, Gulf shrimp, Alaskan halibut crudo, and herb and jalapeño marinated mussels. The mussels were the standout—worth returning for alone. The seafood chowder was delicious and different from other chowders we’ve tried. The dark, softly lit atmosphere, real unscented candles, and mermaid artwork made it a cozy setting for dinner. The tables were nicely spaced apart, although the tabletop could have used more room for everything we ordered. There’s also a bar, but we didn’t try any alcoholic drinks this visit. Several items were sold out that evening, including all the crudo except Alaskan halibut, the shishito peppers, yellowfin tuna tostada, and Acme bread. Regular bread was available instead. Despite that, everything we tried made us want to return and explore more of the menu. Highly recommend the seafood platter, marinated mussels, and seafood chowder. Looking forward to coming back for the crudo.

Pacific Catch - Sunset District

4.6

4.6 (1968)

$30 and under

Seafood

Sunset District

About the restaurant

Pacific Catch is a modern Californian coastal dining experience - where high-quality, responsibly sourced seafood meets bold, craveable flavor. Inspired by the energy of the coast, our menu is vibrant and thoughtfully crafted, while our spaces are relaxed and inviting. It's elevated without the attitude - a place to kick back, connect, and enjoy the moment.

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LonnaGold

Dined 6 days ago

This place is a standard "go to" if we are in the inner Sunset. Reliably good food and drinks. Some of the dishes and cocktails are on the pricey side, but there's still dishes and beers which are reasonably priced.

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Popular dish

Fish & Chips 3 pcs

Sam’s Grill & Seafood Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (773)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Downtown / Union Square

About the restaurant

Fresh fish grill featuring classic San Francisco dishes from 1867 to present day, Sam’s Grill is the fifth-oldest restaurant in the US, opening shortly after the California gold rush.

Sam’s takes pride in serving exceptionally fresh and local seafood alongside classic San Francisco dishes from the turn of the century. Boasting old-school curtained booths, and superior traditional formal service by waiters in tuxedos, Sam’s has been a cornerstone of the San Francisco restaurant scene for over 150 years.

Come join us, and step back to a more civilized time where lunches always start with a cocktail. Sam's Grill and Seafood Restaurant accepts reservations at lunch and dinner. Eat like a Local!

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Brooks

Dined 4 days ago

Always excellent. A true SF classic restaurant serving fresh sustainable seafood!

Scoma's Fisherman's Wharf

4.6

4.6 (6961)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Fisherman's Wharf

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 over 60 years, locals, visitors, politicians, athletes, actors, singers, 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 for assistance with reservations. *** WE OFFER COMPLIMENTORY PARKING***

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SophiaGold

Dined 1 day ago

Food is always on point , can’t leave Scoma’s without ordering calamari, oysters Al la Scoma , beet salad, clam chowder, pasta puttanesca, fish sandwich and Petrale dore yum yum yum and got to leave room for desert, the chocolate torta is unbelievable and tiramisu amazing. Sean our waiter was above and beyond, no complaints highly recommend Scoma’s and Sean Can’t wait to come back!

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Scoma's Famous Clam Chowder

Popi's Oysterette

4.6

4.6 (157)

$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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GregGold

Dined on 6 Oct 2026

Love this place. Great for lunch, especially on Tuesdays.

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Experience

Popi’s Happy Hour – Sip 🍹, Snack 🍽️, Repeat!

Experience

Taco Mondays

Experience

🦪 Oyster Tuesdays – 2-Buck Shuck!

Waterbar

4.7

4.7 (11693)

$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.

Please note, we only accept reservations 30 days in advance.

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SusanGold

Dined 5 days ago

We like everything about Waterbar: the delicious food; the excellent service; the gorgeous view; and the prix fixe lunch. We always come back.

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4.6

4.6 (4647)

$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 47 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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maria

Dined 3 days ago

We made reservations but chose to sit at the bar. The bartender, Sherman was the best. We loved his energy, making drinks, etc in a hustle bustle pre-show evening. The bar was comfortable- food was timely and we had room for dessert. Great evening with Hayes St Grill!

The Old Clam House

4.4

4.4 (937)

$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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SiroosGold

Dined 2 days ago

the food and service were very very good . the atmosphere is very nice

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Popular dish

Lobster Ravioli

little shucker

4.5

4.5 (249)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Pacific Heights

About the restaurant

Wine, seafood, steak & seasonal dishes from The Snug team & Chef Adrian Garcia.

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StacyGold

Dined on 16 Oct 2026

Fabulous meal guided by friendly and knowledgeable server. Had the oysters on the 1/2 shell, bread, and the whole roasted fish. Each dish was fresh and delicious with special touches in well balanced sauces that highlighted the dish.

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