STOP. DROP. EAT…read more This place is an absolute gem. Food: We started with the clams and mussels, and they were phenomenal. Do yourself a favor and soak every last bit of that broth up with the bread--you won't regret it. Don also surprised us with complimentary scallops, and wow... next-level fresh. Some of the best seafood I've had. Drinks: Hands down the best margaritas I've had in California so far. I also watched Don make a Bloody Mary, and it was like watching someone craft a work of art. Every ingredient was intentional, and you could tell it was made with genuine care. Service: This deserves to be at the top because it's what made the experience unforgettable. Halfway through our meal, I realized my incredible bartender was actually the owner. Don is one of the most humble, genuine, and welcoming people you'll ever meet. His sons and daughter all work in the restaurant, and there's even a photo on the wall of his great-grandfather smoking a cigar while cooking crabs. This isn't just a restaurant--it's generations of family, tradition, and passion served on every plate. You can feel the heart behind this place the moment you walk in. Thank you, Don, for the outstanding hospitality, the amazing conversation, and a meal we'll be talking about for a long time. We'll definitely be back.

(3/5) I've been coming to this restaurant for many years,…read moreand this was the first visit that left me disappointed. Overall, the food was good, and the service was okay. However, the clam chowder tasted much more like potato chowder than clam chowder, with very little clam flavor. The bread was served warm, but it quickly became chewy, which made it seem like it had been heated in a microwave rather than baked fresh. What stood out the most was the condition of the restaurant. It looked run-down, dated, and, unfortunately, not very clean. After many years of enjoying this place, this was the first time I noticed how much it seems to have declined. I hope management takes the time to refresh the restaurant and improve the overall cleanliness because it has always been one of my go-to spots, and I'd like to see it return to the quality it once had.

A solid 3.8 stars!…read more This place has cool original decor from the 1950s with framed B/W photos of celebrity dinners from different decades. It has a nice view of the bay with windows all around. We started with the clam chowder in a bread bowl which was on par as expected in this part of SF. I really don't like clam chowder but it was great! The shrimp cocktail, however, was very disappointing. It's served it an outdated container with a slew of lettuce as the cocktail sauce hides in the middle. The shrimp weren't bad but the whole thing felt dated and overpriced. The platter is great but it's not what you may think for a seafood spot. It's like eating a straightforward seafood boil lol. Gloves, butter, container for your shells included. Overall, would I come back? Yes, but to pig out not for a fancy seafood dinner. Would I recommend it to a friend? Sure!

We love the Franciscan! I have no idea how long it has been at the Wharf, but it is never…read moredisappoints. Portion sizes = almost too large to be honest. If you are a tourist walking around, you don't want to take your leftovers. Meals are easily shareable. Shrimp and chips = probably the most disappointing of our dishes, the shrimp did not feel fresh and were on smaller side. Fries are good, but again, too much. This was my dish, and I also should have planned differently, a little green salad with it would probably have helped! Fish and chips = AMAZING - the fish was incredible, tasted like it was just caught that morning. I will say this one piece of fish could have fed two of us and again, the fries were plentiful. I think they serve a kids size and that would have been a better portion for my son. But this way we all got to enjoy it! It was tasty, this will be my go-to next time, so yummy. Softshell crab = AMAZING - again, really good, HUGE crabs, they were really large, and very delicious. The staff here are lovely, were very attentive to our needs. Of all the places, this was the best staffed and they were wonderful! The restaurant decor takes you back - it felt clean, windows were a bit tough to see out of where we sat, but its the ocean - it happens! Overall, we will back and look forward to our next meal.

Fun spot along Embarcadero, cocktails, beer, and good service…read more Food is good, we had chicken wings, good portion. If you are lucky, you'll enjoy Local bands playing , great casual atmosphere

Disappointing experience, especially for a quick to-go order. I had to go to the bar to place my…read moreorder, and there were only about two vegetarian options available. I asked if they could make a burger without the meat, and was told they couldn't. I then asked if they could do a simple grilled sandwich without meat, and that wasn't possible either. I eventually settled for rice with red curry and a side of fries. I also mentioned that I was in a hurry to catch a ferry and asked if the food could be ready within 15 minutes. The person taking my order didn't say yes or no or give me any indication of how long it would take, which was frustrating when I had clearly explained I was on a time crunch. I understand that restaurants can't always accommodate modifications, but the lack of vegetarian choices, flexibility, and clear communication made this a pretty disappointing experience.

Fisherman's Wharf is known as a tourist area, but there is some good here. We went to Chowder Hut…read moreand had a great meal at a decent price. The inside is nice if nothing fancy. It is nice to eat inside when wind is heavy. Service is fast and efficient--they are used to dealing with crowds. We were here for World Cup and glad they had a couple of big TVs with games playing. We started with some Blue Moon drafts--only $5 and just perfect. We both ordered the clam chowder bowls and an order of garlic fries. The chowder was excellent and you cannot beat a good sourdough bowl. I added bacon which i HIGHLY recommend. The fries were a nice surprise, clearly fresh and with great flavor. We were both pleased. Definitely worth a visit.

Perfect location. The Hispanic guy working taking orders was a bit rude. This is a tourist hotspot…read moreand you don't want the workers to seem like they don't want to be there. Food was fairly price for fish and chips but it was very underwhelming. My stomach started messing up in the middle of eating my food to the point I had to get up and take it to go. The fish seemed like it was mostly oil and the fries were very few. I wouldn't come back to any place I have to get up in the middle of my food because my stomach is hurting from eating something that's suppose to be fresh. There are a lot of other good options to choose from in the area.

Located on the end of pier 39 @Fishermans Wharf. I found this little Mexican gem…read more Decorated in a lively Mexican theme, you order at the counter and grab a table. It wasn't as crowded as other restaurants but that's what I wanted. With the wharf being so crowded, I wanted to enjoy a bite w/o the crowds. I only ordered a grilled shrimp taco, chips & salsa, and a Modelo. It came out fast and tasty! I would highly recommend coming here!

Want Mexican food with an amazing view?…read more Well this is the spot for it. Grab some drinks and sit on the patio on a nice sunny day. I enjoyed the carnitas Guadalajara plate over the nachos. Tender and flavorful. The nacho chips were very thin and was hard to eat the fillings with the chips. Thanks!

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at blue mermaid. I live in the…read moreneighborhood and often take visitors here for a quick eat. I've only had the burger and clam chowder. The burger was very yummy and cooked well. I've had it twice now and both times were good. The chips were also super good. The clam chowder did run very salty. Which was disappointing being so close to the water, but it happens. I do think there may be other places that are better in that department. Service was great and they were very attentive. The restaurant does sit behind a couple buildings so you don't get a lot of sunlight, especially during the cooler evenings. However they have a ton of heaters and it does help a little. 9/10.

Sunday Brunch Day with Mina…read more Blue Mermaid Executive Chef Amod Singh Server - Martin, he is so friendly and so helpful in making our order to meet out diet needs. Especially for Mina. Bloddy Mary - Extra Spicy Mimosa - Orange Juice Soft Scramble Egg Soft Scramble Egg White Sour Bread Toast Side Bowl Crab Meet Fruit Bowl They inside seating and out door too. Beautiful design and a great kitchen. I love the outdoor. So relaxing with a slightly breeze. This place is in the old Del Monte Cannery. A must try.

Barrio, located in Ghirardelli Square, offers a delightful experience with its mouthwatering fresh…read moresalsa and friendly staff. I visited with a friend from Texas who was eager to try the food. While he thoroughly enjoyed his tacos, he found the prices a bit steep considering the portion size. What truly sets Barrio apart is its breathtaking view of Alcatraz. The panoramic vistas make it a must-visit spot. I personally savored my tacos, but the rice was quite ordinary. However, the birria tacos and hibiscus frescas were a refreshing and delicious treat. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Barrio, taking in the delectable food and stunning views. I would definitely recommend it to others. However, my visiting friend had a different opinion, feeling that the prices were excessive. Nevertheless, I believe Mexican cuisine in California surpasses that of Texas

Mixed experience here. We asked if we could bring in food for our child while the adults ordered…read morefull meals, and were told no -- so we switched to takeout instead. Most of the restaurants here have "no outside food" signs which I guess is a big issue in San Francisco. But not letting in food for a child seems a little excessive. Our takeout order also came out incomplete. When we went back to get the missing items, the employee (skinny, smug white man) initially insisted we hadn't ordered them, and only fixed it after we showed our receipt. Instead of a rude, accusatory response.. some positive intent would've went a long way. The food was fine. The Al Pastor tacos were pretty good. Chips and salsa were great. The bean and cheese burro was 60% cheese 30% beans and 10% pico.. not great. The front-of-house experience left something to be desired and we won't be back nor would we recommend Barrio.

We stopped here for a "quick" bite. It was a little past normal lunch time so we figured with the…read moretouristy area, it would be pretty fast. We definitely got seated fast with 2 hostesses. But then the wait began. There were 2 waiters in the whole place and seemed like only one person in the kitchen (that's how slow the food came out). We ordered and I got a SF burger. Wife got some korean shortribs. Son got fish and chips. Took probably over 30+ minutes for food. Wife's short ribs were decent but the broccoli was bland and the rice was very obviously minute rice. My burger was only ok, and son's fish and chips were probably the only thing that was pretty decent. That and drinks cost over $110. To be honest, expected the price but thought the quality of food was mediocre at best and took a long time to get out. Wouldn't come back unless you're trying to dodge the crowds for a bit and maybe drinking at the bar. But my two cents.

My daughter and I were looking for a place to grab a quick bite and stumbled upon Players! We went…read moreduring mid-afternoon so it wasn't too busy and we were able to be seated right away. The server was friendly and attentive at all the right times and the menu was straightforward enough we knew what to order. I tried the California sourdough burger and my daughter got the kids Mac and cheese. She was very amused that her Mac and cheese came with goldfish sprinkled on top! We didn't play any arcade games since it wasn't in our plan but we did walk through the arcade after eating and the games available seemed pretty standard. Towards the back there was a seating area that faces the water that looked like it could be booked for events.