50 Best Seafood Restaurants in San Francisco

“Amazing food and wine, great view“

“It was our first time and we were definitely pleased. Everything was delicious!“

“The seafood here is absolutely superb in both flavour and service, with exceptionally fresh ingredients. It ranks among the finest seafood I've ever tasted😃😋“

“Had San Francisco Cioppino (Mussels. Clams, Crab, Cod, Prawns, Scallops and Garlic Bread that was the bomb). Only giving 2 thumbs up as I only have 2. Great food, great service!“

“Amazing food, attentive and knowledgable service made for a memorable first night in San Francisco!!!!“

“I haven’t been to a Luke’s in many years, and now I feel like I’ve wasted so much time. I absolutely love lobster rolls and this experience topped any recent ones I’ve tried. They offer three different sizes, so you can gorge on as much or as little as you want. I appreciate that the lobster meat is as close to the original form as can be…there was a small claw on my roll. I prefer this to the chopped up lobster salads where it may not all be lobster. And I always remember the celery seasoning on top. It’s unique and delicious. The bread roll was amazing, and the meal includes a bag of chips and a drink, as well as pickles. Truly one of the most delicious I’ve had in a long time. I won’t wait to go back to Luke’s when I’m craving a lobster rolls.“

“Loved it! Our waitress was amazing and super friendly. The food was awesome. We are so happy to have found this place. We had the raw oysters on half shells our favorite was the satori, followed by hogisland highwater, sunset then the golden nugget. We had to try the clam chowder and it did not disappoint. The fish and chips was absolutely delicious as well. Highly recommend and plan to return next time we visit.“

“What an amazing culinary experience! We had a three course meal. The waiter was very helpful, friendly and had great recommendations! I highly recommend this place if you're in San Francisco!“

“Amazing!! A San Francisco must.“

“My fiancé and I found your restaurant Saturday afternoon while sightseeing the city. We were so impressed with the atmosphere and hospitality. This place is the best for nice afternoon seafood lunch! Thank you so much for the delicious meal.“

“Amazing service and food!!!!“

“The food was delicious. Each and every item on the menu is very expertly crafted and it has a very unique flavour to it. We had the tuna meatballs, tuna tartar, and anchovy fried for appetizers. All of them were very yummy. The tuna meatballs were my absolutely favourite. I would recommend everyone to go to here. You will not be disappointed!!“

“What a great place, a hidden jewel in the city! Fresh fish, fresh chips and guacamole… Everything was perfect! DELICIOUS❣️ We will return…“

“The food was absolutely amazing ❤️😎💯💯💯“

“This a place to visit,great food and service“

“Excelente servicio , quedé encantada 😍“

“We caught an early seating in the parklet. It's fine for a parklet, inside has much more character, but we were outside. The wind picked up a bit and the often parklet downside of windy was true.

We got their oyster, clams combo and added a special of fried cod and potato salad along with shrimp salad and garlic bread.

The oysters were really good, we had 2 each of the 3 types they had that day. Really tasty with a great layout and description of what to expect. Personally I really liked the vinegar shallot sauce.

The clams in that sauce... It was the absolute star of the evening. We booked the bread, and decided to save some for take out to make some pasta with it at home. Super good clams.

The fried cod and potato salad. The cod was flaky, but it was a bit generic in flavor. Not bad, not great. The potato salad was significantly better than the fish on this one.

Garlic bread was on the crisp side, good but a little more doughy would be better for soaking up the clam sauce.

The salad was our least favorite dish, honestly I suspect the soup is the way to go here, but we didn't try it on this visit.“

“Good service, delicious food, nice atmosphere, nothing to complain about“

“Great bartender! Right on SF Bay.“

“everything about the restaurant, from the heated outdoor dining, people who work there, the food so deliciously great especially the one that prepares and cook it, THE CHEFS, amazingly incredible they are and not so pricey above all.“

“One of my favorite restaurants in the city and the best Peking Duck I've ever had... every, anywhere. The host is amazing and all the servers are cool and super nice. If you can, seat near the chef that's cutting up the duck, watching him work is awesome.“

“Such an amazing restaurant! This is how restaurants were before instagram. You come here for the delicious food and friendly service, then you come again. The octopus was a standout dish, served in olive oil where you can dip your bread. The menu is Italian focused on seafood, very authentic.“

“I must say i had high hopes but the meal was tasteless but my friends had too much salt. I wanted to like it. Wont return, wont recommend. ☹“

“Ray my favorite waiter was again 100% and made for an enjoyable evening. John's menu hasn't changed in at least ten and possibly more years. Some additions would be welcome. Nonetheless, John's Historical Grill is the ultimate San Francisco experience and I am happy to see it thrive. Richard Alexander would like it even more if the baseball hat and t-shirt crowd was sequestered but they seem to dominate and the customer is always right and the house was filled Saturday for dinner - a testament to its reknown.“

“Hands down our favorite go-to restaurant when we are in the city going out to dinner, or when we are looking to take out-of-towners someplace truly unique, or when we are looking to bring the most delicious dinner home. The seafood is as fresh and high quality as it gets, served in the most unique way. Start with the chowder, packed with a wide variety of shellfish, spiced just right with a little kick to it, neither New England nor Manhattan, they have invented a new broth that is both rich and flavorful while being light. The Scallops are a must try. They simply melt in your mouth with a burst of complex flavors. The small plate tostadas meld flavors and textures you just can’t find anywhere else. Although it is located on Divisadero in a multi-block long string of restaurants, the atmosphere inside has the feel of the most comfortable neighborhood bistro. Impecable service all at a very reasonable price for the quality and the creativity and joy the food will bring to your palate.“

“The most amazing service and food“

“Classic San Francisco restaurant. Great service. Classic martini 🍸❤️“

“Everything was delicious and fresh. Will definitely come back!“

“Best poke in mission district.“

“Awesome service amazing food 👍🏻💃🏼🥂🍸🥰‼️“

“What a perfect end to a busy day! The food was delicious, the portions were just right, and the wait staff was very friendly! I will definitely be back.😋“

“I always have a good time great food💕“

“Haven’t been in years and boy howdy! It’s upgraded and then some. It’s not as divey as it used to be, but what’s here now is pretty cool! More places to hang (upstairs and down) with more views. The menu is expanded but still simple, good cocktails. The food has definitely improved a couple of levels and the prices are great for what you get. Awesome, friendly staff that wants you to have a great time!“

“We went here for dinner yesterday, the food and service was absolutely incredible! I can’t believe how each dish had so many great flavors. We ordered several dishes ranging from vegetarian to meats, all were spectacular! Thank you for introducing Burma food to us!“

“Overall, it's a good valiant effort to imitate a British Chippy, for Americans it might be ok, but for British folks looking for the real thing, might be a let-down. Still, it's worth a bite.“

“Always a hit! You are welcomed like family!“

“The food was amazing! The fire pits outside created the perfect atmosphere!“

“We started with the Chips & Dip as a small appetizer. The chips were crunchy and flavorful, and the sour cream was fluffy and not too heavy.

Next, we ordered oysters and the tuna melt. The oysters were so fresh and delicious that we ended up ordering another dozen. The tuna melt was also really good, served on a sourdough roll that made it quite easy to eat.

The service was excellent, the server was friendly and welcoming throughout our visit.

Overall, we were really satisfied with everything. We were just looking for a few small bites before dinner.“

“We had shrimp cocktail, French onion soup, wedge salad, 20 oz ribeye with a baked potato, and a banoffee tart for dessert. We split each course and the waitstaff had the chef plate it all separately for us which made sharing easier.“

“Watermelon 🍉 Roll; no rice, refreshingly good Fried seafood chips appetizer; I wanted it as a meal it’s a different yum 😋 Ice cream sandwich wow!“

“My friends and I just spotted your restaurant after being at a movie on Chestnut st. We just wanted a light bite to eat, we chose the Red Lentil soup fantastic. The Spanikopita excellent and a Bean dish all e with delicious Pita and red Huumus?. We will return.Thank you.!“

“Wow 10/10 amazing food and drinks! If we could’ve tried everything on the menu we would have.
Not pictured - the martinis! Great pairing for the seafood we ordered.

We started with the oysters which were fresh and shucked perfectly. No shells, so clean.

Then we ordered the bread and butter - thick slices toasted just right with butter and flaky salt. Truly everything you wish for out of a bread and butter scenario and the snack you need after walking around the city all day.

Then the 3 best dishes we’ve have in SF:

Mussel Conserva Toast - I could’ve eaten 4 of these it was that good. Personally my favorite plate of the night. Mussels were smokey and the fennel provided a light balance. Get this if you go here! Sleeper hit

Beef Tartare - the execution on this was 10/10. Flavors were so balanced, it is exactly what you want when eating a tartare. I will dream of this. And the homemade chips with it!! No notes

Steak & Fries - the only way to describe this was exquisite. So flavorful, so tender…one of those plates that looks unassuming but your eyes go wide at the first bite. The fries were salted just right and so crispy. Again no notes

Food aside, the service was incredible, everyone who worked there seemed to genuinely enjoy themselves, were attentive, and provided suggestions on the menu. I would be shocked if this place doesn’t blow up. It’s a hidden gem (for now)“

“Their chef Ramzy openly admits to tampering with the food of Jewish customers and ownership does nothing. Avoid this place and the Nazis who run it.“

“Great team of real Pros! Husband Chef, Wife Wine Steward & Saul, my friend, Front of House…Outstanding!“

“I had their pot stickers variety tray! Nothing but delightful 💟“

“We had the famous crab, fish fillet, and garlic noodles. The crab was fresh, but honestly, nothing too special about it. The fish was moist and fresh, and the garlic noodles were definitely my favorite.

Overall, I felt the food was a bit overpriced for what they serve. The flavors were just okay and the service was pretty average. Maybe worth trying once, especially for the famous crab, but I wouldn’t say it’s a must visit.“

“Excellent food and service, and quiet ambience, so you can still hear yourself think.“

“Best meal of my 14 day trip to California. wonderful atmosphere, great service and delicious food. I wish you had a restaurant in St Petersburg, FL.“

“The best Italian I’ve ever had. Great service great drinks as well.“

“Super good food and friendly staff, our group of 5 people each ordered our own thing and were surprised at the portions, if going in a group it may be helpful to figure out a few dishes the party wants to share and then order and divide, that's what we did and it was a great way to taste so many amazing and tasty dishes!“