My family and I came here for lunch and honestly it's a nice restaraunt with a seaside view. The food is great if you like seafood, yet a little on the expensive side because this is a "date-night spot". Other than that, we enjoyed a nice family meal here in McCormick & Kuleto's. This restaraunt had lots of space at lunch time and we were seated by a window with a beautiful view of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge. The food we ordered was the Blackened Salmon, cioppino, the typical turkey sandwich and fish n chips. The Fish n Chips actually had a great crunch and perfect deep fry. The salmon was flavorful, a little small in my opinion, but still good. The turkey sandwich is reporter to be tasty. So overall, this was a good meal! The service was professional and attentive, without a lengthy wait for our food either. I'd come here if you want to do an impromptu date-night or and nice time with your family. It's just fancy enough to make things romantic and just casual enough for you to not be out of your budget. :) read more

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We had a group dinner with a party of 8 after our civil wedding ceremony at SF City Hall, and it was the perfect restaurant for our needs! We arrived much earlier than our 4:30 reservation so we started with Happy Hour drinks and appetizers in the bar area, which we had to ourselves at around 3:45pm on a Tuesday. (Happy Hour runs from 3-6 daily in the bar area) When it came time for our dinner reservation, we got a nice large round table as I had requested in advance, in the corner with an incredible view from the massive floor to ceiling windows looking out at the Bay. It was perfect for our wedding dinner! Service was great, and they let us take our time. We were seated for a little over 90 minutes. The crispy broccolini was a popular side dish with our group. I got the surf & turf (4/5) which was pretty good. Two people got the Chilean Seabass, which they enjoyed a lot. Most people that ordered steak liked their dishes as well. I was happy with their selection of alcohol free mocktails. I liked the White Cranberry & Strawberry Sparkler, and the Spiced Raspberry Cooler. Thank you to our server, Corrie, who did an excellent job and was very kind! read more

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I was attending an event and whet no better location than this. Oceanfront views of Alcatraz and the Cove. It was all windows for these beautiful evening views. The service was amazing. Rosemary was one of the best servers I've met in a long time for a big party. She ensured everyone was taken care of and all requests were met. Our bartender would make rounds filling glasses or refreshing drinks. That is not common so I thank you for your service as well. The presentation of the food was elegant and simple. My pasta with vegetables was tasty. The best part was the desserts. The butter cake was heaven. We had a wonderful time and look forward to our next visit read more

Everytime I come to SF I miss stop here. I dream of the Mac and cheese! Great ambiance of a magnificent view and music. The food is delicious and service is wonderful. I wish I could remember our servers name. Beautiful women who spoke Spanish to us. We were intrigued that she spoke it so well and she shared that she learned from watching novelas with her room mate! Thank you so much for taking good care of us. I can not wait to visit again. read more

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You MUST come for the view! The food is decent, can't go wrong with a steak or shrimp scampi. Plus, the bread they serve to table is from Boudin. Service is phenomenal, super friendly and accommodating. I recommend going just once for the experience. read more

SWOON - Those views. This has to be one of the best restaurants with views while dining in SF. Expansive views of the Bay, Alcatraz, the Bay Bridge and part of the Golden Gate. The restaurant is beautiful, there is a huge bar area (that seemingly has a good happy hour), and it's big! But sadly, the food is left to be desired and it's pricey, but to be expected. The move: enjoy the views and raw bar it up. Anything cooked is a bit suspect. The steak and fish were extremely overcooked. The kimchi crab cocktail went uneaten as it was just a glob of mayo. The chowder was eh? But those shrimp were tasty! My kids loved their kids hamburger bento box. Overall, enjoy a drink and some oysters and the insanely beautiful view. Skip the $75-$100 steak and $50 fish entrees. We had a gift card making it a bit easier to swallow and again, those views. Also the place is so beautiful but where the bathrooms are (which are kind of dingy, as well), they have closets with broken doors and things falling out of it... so weird, since the place other than that is stunning. Service was sweet, but far from fine dining. read more

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The view is simply breathtaking. Being seated while gazing at Alcatraz creates an almost cinematic dining experience. The atmosphere is serene, intimate, and thoughtfully curated perfect for meaningful conversations and unhurried moments. We began with the fried calamari and the lobster dip, both indulgent and beautifully executed. Each bite felt intentional, refined, and deeply satisfying. For the main course, the linguini with clams was an excellent choice perfectly balanced, rich in flavor, and elegantly presented. The cuisine as a whole was truly memorable. I especially appreciated how welcoming they were to my pet, without questioning whether it was a service animal an effortless, respectful gesture that elevated the overall experience. Overall, we enjoyed an exquisite lunch with a luxurious ambiance and a view that is simply unmatched. A place I would gladly return to for another refined and memorable dining experience. read more

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A pleasant surprise! We wandered in on a weekend afternoon and the place was pretty empty. We sat at the bar and the bartender went above and beyond! We wanted to try to recreate an oyster shot and he walked us through it. It was happy hour so we got the Fish Tacos, Lobster Dip and another dish I can't remember . Everything was great but the Lobster Dip was my favorite! read more

McCormick and Kuleto's - Fish tacos and Lobster Dip - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here for HH on a friday. Luckily it wasn't actually that busy! You can sit at the bar or the little bar area tables as well. Pretty good food options for HH but the drinks were a bit MEH. Beautiful views, so a great place to chat with friends or for a date. The prices weren't really THAT much better, but better than nothing! read more

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This place has probably one of the best happy hours in all of SF. We stopped in last week because we were craving some seafood and it never disappoints. Oysters for $4 a pop and a discounted jumbo shrimp cocktail pulls me back every time. The drinks are all hand crafted and reasonably priced on happy hour. Might have to be a stop here every time we're in SF type of place!! read more

McCormick and Kuleto's - Chilled Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

We ordered the lobster and crab dip as an appetizer and it was served hot and came out delicious! I woke up still thinking about this dish the next day! We ordered a Cabernet and we felt like the wine pour was very generous in a large glass which we were happy about! For our mains, we ordered the prosciutto wrapped halibut. The prosciutto was crusted on top and was honestly hardly noticeable as a flavor on the fish. The fish was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I enjoyed the mushrooms and tomatoes that complimented the fish as well as the fig glaze on the plate! The Chilean sea bass was also delicious! Both of these dishes were surprisingly filling after the appetizer. We ordered the loaded mashed potatoes as a side thinking we might need something extra and this one surprised us with how huge the bowl of potatoes was! You could definitely feed a few people with this as a side! We loved the ambiance of the restaurant as it sits on a side with a waterfront view of Alcatraz. Our server was very friendly and checked on us frequently. We were given a delicious chocolate cake with ice cream on top as a treat for visiting the restaurant to celebrate our anniversary. Overall, we enjoyed our dinner here from the food, service and ambiance! read more

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Attended for a business meal. The location is splendid with wonderful view of Alcatraz. The restaurant was clean and well laid out. The staff there were very professional and welcoming. The drinks and food was absolutely exceptional. This was one of my most enjoyable business dinners in twenty years in this career. read more

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Located in Ghirardelli square this is beautiful restaurant has ambiance and views that don't disappoint. The staff was polite and the service was excellent. Sadly the food was lackluster especially for the price. The salad was barely dressed and the steak initially came out super rare (we ordered medium). They were very understanding and re-fired the steak quickly. However the steak went from rare to well done. The food had potential but everything was under-seasoned and bland. If they could fix these things this place fits the ticket in every other area. read more

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Not going to lie, we dined here with the initial intention of dining next door (got a bit embarrassed by the host there so we left) but we walked just a few steps and they welcomed me and partner right in -- it might have been right at opening. The host joyfully set us up right in the middle where we could enjoy the view of the water with no one around. (We also went on a Thursday so it wasn't too crowded in the morning.) 8/10 clam chowder. Absolutely delicious! I didn't realize how small the portion was (I believe it was $15 with the bread bowl-- pretty pricey but I'd order it again). 9/10 espresso martini. Absolutely yummy! Perfect balance of alcohol and espresso, it was very easy drinking it. 8/10 cioppino I actually couldn't eat a lot of this at the restaurant because I was really obsessed with their bread (10/10 might I add). The bits I did eat were pretty good, the shrimp was a little chewy both at the restaurant and when I heated it back up at home. It did come with two really delicious bread pieces that I dipped in the tomato sauce -- yummy! 9/10 salmon. Cooked really nicely -- soft to chew :) the mashed potatoes is a great addition (my partner ate it super fast) read more

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It was my friends' birthday and we enjoyed some wine and small bites while we wait. The oysters were flavorful and fresh, complementing the sauces provided to us. The ceviche was considered irresistible by my friend :) Service was a bit slow on my end but requests were complete. I was a bit let down that one of the drinks wasn't on the house since the waiter forgot to make the drink until a reminder was provided. I understand charging for what we ordered but come on, it was my friends' birthday and no concession can be made? Ambiance was lively and full of people enjoying food at the bar and at seats too. The window had a nice view of Fisherman's wharf, which I can see why this restaurant has significant traction. If it wasn't for the view, I would not prioritize going here. The food is good but I wished the service was more enhanced. read more

McCormick and Kuleto's - Ahi Tuna Poke - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Had higher expectations than what we received. Service was incredibly slow and not very efficient. Took over 30 minutes for our wine on an empty tuesday night, longer for our appetizers and entrees. Had to ask for more bread multiple times while we waited and the amaretto sour was made wrong. The food was delicious, however worth noting that the steak frites dish is absolutely drenched in sauce and mushrooms which wasn't made clear on the menu. After 2 hours of slow service we opted out of dessert. Also no music... read more

McCormick and Kuleto's - calamari - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I'll start off by saying I've eaten at this restaurant a few times, and always in the private room as part of my wife's annual holiday party. The room is beautiful, has fantastic views of the bay (including the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz) and is spacious. Her employer typically hosts a bar and the bartenders are always attentive, knowledgeable about what they're serving, and skilled at managing a small crowd. The food has been mixed, but overall good. We've both gotten the steak at every party (though the fish option looked great this year) and it hits the spot consistently. This year was a ribeye. The main dining area sits against large windows sharing the same view as the banquet area and - for the views alone - this spot is great for a date or a nice meal out. It's right next to the Ghiradelli store if none of their desserts are to your liking. read more

We have eaten here twice for dinner. The food was delicious. The atmosphere is very nice, the wait staff has been wonderful and the views are absolutely gorgeous. read more

McCormick and Kuleto's - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

McCormick and Kuleto's showcases a beautiful panoramic view of SF Bay and Alcatraz, with its second and third floor views. It is located in the Ghiradelli Square building, which has a parking garage (and on-street parking which can be very difficult to find.) We arrived early as soon as they opened, so it was not very busy. We sat at the corner location close to host stand, that provided the million dollar view. We went for a birthday and had a delightful lunch with our waiter, Aaron (hope I heard the name correctly) and his crew. Our party had several people with nut allergies, and gluten free needs, and he was very knowledgeable about our dishes. We started with some appetizers, oysters on the half shell (Kumamoto and Samish.) Most of the dishes were eaten and enjoyed b The only snafu (deduction half star) that seemed a little surprising was that we ordered the M&K Hanger Steak (medium rare), but instead it came out close to Medium well. Cooking steak for a restaurant of this caliber should be "textbook," and not something that they test out. We asked for them to take it away and bring out another so that it could be prepared correctly, which they did but it took them extra time. Despite that setback, our lunch was a delightful and enjoyable experience. read more

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We're locals and come here occasionally because we live nearby--not just for the touristy view, which is honestly the best part. We came on the summer solstice at sunset, and it was stunning. Five stars for the scenery, no question. Service, though, was off. No host when we arrived, a long wait for water and had to ask for bread, and several menu items--including the featured wine and dessert--were unavailable. Portions were inconsistent (uneven salad split, two very different-sized pork chops), and there were mix-ups on sides that had to be corrected mid-meal. We'll likely return for the view and convenience, but the kitchen and service need to be more polished. Come for happy hour or to wow out-of-town guests, but manage expectations on the dining experience. read more

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Great views and amazing service. We were a large party of 12. Aaron was our server and provided flawless service. Food and drinks were excellent. Thank you for a great experience. I'll edit this review with pictures once my wife sends them to me read more

pretty good if you know what to order! the view is also stunning, and makes up for some of the mediocrity of the food. the service is also pretty good, and i found that on a regular weekday for lunch, the restaurant was pretty empty. my favorite dish of all time from this restaurant is the shrimp and crab louis salad - all the aspects of this dish are so well paired, and they are pretty generous with the portions of seafood. the produce is fresh and balanced, and is presented beautifully on the plate as well! on the other hand, the clam pasta was pretty disappointing. the sauce itself was not emulsified properly, oil was still sitting atop the surface, and the quality of the clams themselves was subpar - small and flavorless. additionally, the pasta was cooked a bit past al dente, and was not as pleasant. overall, good location for a fancy meal or a great view, but the food itself is just ok, as is often with touristy places. read more

McCormick and Kuleto's - shrimp and crab louis salad, clam pasta - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

As a tradition, though this year was particularly difficult, I spent yet another birthday lunch here! See my amazing pics for reference! I love the seared scallops but they only available in the evening but then magic happened. I particularly love my jumbo shrimps paired with Red Blend. Service of the waiter was very good! I, as usual booked the earlier spots to avoid the crowd. I was here from 11:40 am to 12:50ish today! If you could afford it, I suggest private party to enjoy Bay View in the back room or Hollywood up in the deck near the other wet bar. The ambiance is quiet, gentle and peaceful. read more

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Skip everything and just get the brown butter pineapple cake. Damn that was delicious. The rest of dinner was fine. The service was nice and views were great. read more

Came here for HH since i had a gift card. And boy was it good. I've never seen such a fancy HH menu with some really good stuff for a great price too. Plus the view was amazing as well. I love the fact that they are pet friendly. Our server was amazing. She really love our for baby Frankie. The food we got was very delicious and large portions too. Worth the money. I look forward to coming back for dinner to enjoy the beautiful view of the SF bay. read more

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Pretty disappointed in McCormick and Kuleto's brunch menu for Easter. I had higher hope because we've been here before for their happy hour menu. First we noticed the tablecloth was stained in a few different places and we were there right when it opened. We ordered the Lobster and Crab Dip Bites and they were very small. On the menu they advertised 6 dip bites but we were only given 5. They did eventually give us another one after we pointed it out. We also got the 2 biscuits and gravy and they only gave us 1 biscuit. We didn't even ask them to bring us another biscuit because we were over it. Overall I think there needs to be better communication and coordination for a restaurant that we are paying $70+ for. We will not come back. read more

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This restaurant is located in Ghirardelli square with large windows looking out over the water. All of the staff were kind and accommodating. The bisque was delicious, just as I remembered. Creamy, but could have used more lobster. Overcast cocktail is assembled table side with a strong bourbon flavor (positive), not too sweet. Steak frites cooked perfectly. Fries are okay, not very flavorful but, I liked the aioli. read more

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I saw this place as i was going to the wharf. Decided to check it out. There are alternate cheaper options than this but if you want to splurge a bit, this is a good spot to do it at. I ended up getting oysters, hh lettuce cups/wrap, and a fancy drink. All was good and had great taste. Only complaint was the quantity, i was left wanting more but I ended up closing my tab and trying other restaurants around there for quick bites. The whole place was super clean and the atmostphere was very laid back and toward fancy vibes. Bathrooms were clean. Service by my bartender was awesome. Would def go back. read more

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I would give this place 3.5. The food is good but everything else can be worked on. Hubby and I came in for dinner while visiting SF. It was recommended to us by hotel staff. We made a reservation and received a text that our table was ready. When we went to check in, there was no hostess to be found. We tried to grab someone's attention and he said someone will be there. We waited about 10 minutes before someone finally came to seat us. The place wasn't busy and we got a table with a beautiful view! We ordered some drinks, calamari, scampi pasta, and salmon stuffed with crab. Everything was delicious! The calamari came with little shrimps and the portion was decent. The scampi pasta came with 6 prawns. The salmon came with mashed potatoes and spinach. The mashed potatoes were yummy but spinach was meh. It seemed like frozen and didn't have the best flavor. I went to the bathroom and there was no soap. I had to go looking for staff to get soap. The person I found went to grab another person who then went on a 5-10 minute hunt for some soap. read more

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I recently rediscovered a spot that's literally in my own backyard-funny enough, I used to walk past it all the time thinking it was mostly a tourist stop. A friend convinced me to give it another shot, especially during happy hour, and told me to ask for Clarissa. Great advice. Clarissa is one of those people who instantly lifts the whole vibe of the place. She's upbeat, welcoming, and really makes you feel taken care of. The space itself is big, beautiful, and has amazing views, but it can be a little quiet at times. Honestly, that just makes the great service at the bar that much more important, and she really delivers. We brought a few out-of-town friends with us and everyone had a great time. Thanks, Clarissa-this place is officially back on my rotation. See you again soon. Cheers! read more

McCormick and Kuleto's - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm here right now at McCormick & Kuleto's and I had to stop and write this review because the service is that good. The bartender is amazing -- super attentive, friendly, and really knows what he's doing. My drinks are perfect, strong but smooth, exactly how I like them. The appetizers came out fresh and delicious, and the whole vibe of this place is beautiful and relaxing. I'm genuinely enjoying myself. You can tell the staff here take pride in what they do, and it makes the whole experience feel special. If you're in San Francisco and want great service, great drinks, and great energy, come here. I definitely will be back. read more

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We walked in around 5:30 PM and approached the host, asking for a Happy Hour menu while requesting a table. The host told us, "Unfortunately, we're not doing Happy Hour today." After seeing so many great write-ups and reviews about Sam's in LA, it made us wonder if this could also be a case of discrimination. We decided to leave without asking why they weren't honoring Happy Hour, even though there were multiple signs outside advertising it. Honestly, the tone of the employees felt a bit suspicious. Life goes on, and I hope the restaurant can take notes. After all, their website and signage say otherwise. Had the host given us a reason--something like, "we're fully booked" or "we ran out of tuna poke"--I would've been fine. But she didn't even look me in the eye. Feel free to review your CCTV/camera footage of the interaction. Today is Friday, October 10, 2025, and my office at Compass is listed below on Beach Street. read more

McCormick and Kuleto's - Clearly Happy Hour signs are posted outside of the establishment - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Worst experience , clarissa and Patrick in bar. Can't believe the level of bad service is this establishment. Terrible service, did not get acknowledged once since seating down, not once's where we check on. When we got up to ask for names of the terrible bartenders, another table was also asking for names and complaining of horrible service . Do better. read more

McCormick and Kuleto's - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Unpleasant and frankly rude. The manager was defensive and made stark comments about having to ring us up. The bartender was inattentive and barking orders at the bar back while we ate our distasteful clam chowder. The manager was a red head who thought her degree in psychology and socially gave her permission to treat a paying customer with disrespect and attitude. It was our mistake to go have a drink at a swanky restaurant where they are too busy to give good customer service. read more

McCormick and Kuleto's - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great food, great view and excellent service. I'm a local who eats here often. They also a make good martini. read more

Spent a day in San Francisco and went to McCormicks for lunch. Beautiful view. A little overpriced for lunch.

This place has the best happy hour with the best views! You'll find a lot more locals here than you'd expect.

Honestly, I really enjoyed the food at this restaurant! It was very delicious and well made. It's located right on fishermen's wharf and has a beautiful ocean view outside. Everything is great but the service isn't as up to par. It took a long time to get seated despite the reservation made in advance. It also took a long time to get served and food ordered. read more

McCormick and Kuleto's - Crispy Calamari New England Clam Chowder Truffle Mashed Potatoes French Fries - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came on a Monday to try their special. They do not honor it even though their site says so (and only on Mondays). Great. Love liars. Ordered anyway and pretty pricey options and what came out was mediocre ar best. Took 40 mins for steak frites and it was bland, overcooked and small portion. Also ordered the ahi boom boom nachos... 5 chips. Baby portion. Would not come back, not worth the price. read more

McCormick & Kuleto's is my go-to place to bring out-of-town guests. It's beautifully located across from Aquatic Park, and since it's on the second floor, it offers spectacular sweeping views of the Bay. The surf n' turf menu is extensive and decently executed. Your out-of-town guests will love it, and it's convenient to many favorite tourist destinations. When your guests have gone home, I especially like their secondary bar area, where you can sit on your own among new friends from around the world, and enjoy some clam chowder, sourdough, and a draft pint at the bar. Enjoy, and make memories! read more

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