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.

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.

I had the clam chowder and it was super hot and delicious. We went on a very busy day but they…read morestill serve us super quickly.

I was walking around Pier 39 and stumbled upon the Pier Market Stand. I was taking one of my…read morefriends from Texas around the Bay Area and wanted him to try unique food items that he cannot really get in Texas. We bought the clam chowder bread bowl and he absolutely loved it. It's creamy, hearty, savory and oh so good. It's not too expensive also costing less than $12 which is hard to find nowadays in the Bay Area. But parking around Pier 39 is very expensive. So it makes that bread bowl more expensive lol. But if you are in the area and looking for a quick snack or even a meal, I highly recommend the Pier Market Stand's clam chowder bread bowls. Very very delicious! They also have a restaurant but I haven't tried it yet and will definitely try it soon.

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.

Loved the concept of this place and came here at sunset which made it extra beautiful - the view of…read morethe sunset and the seating near the window was picture perfect! Good: - The all you can eat format here was awesome, I did two rounds and was super full by the edn - The chefs were very nice and taught us how it all worked - Food was delicious! - Views were amazing - Wasn't too packed inside - So many options for different toppings and pastas Bad: - It takes a while for the food to cook when it's busy! - Pretty expensive if you don't eat a bunch of rounds Overall just feeling like I had a unique experience

My guy and I stopped here for dinner while visiting pier 39. We were looking for a good AYCE spot…read moreand were so happy to spot a Mongolian BBQ. The restaurant was very clean, with a gorgeous view, and we had high expectations. Upon walking in, a few staff members told us our dog was not welcome. He is a trained, ADA compliant, service dog and we explained this when the first few of people stopped us. When we were finally seated, yet another staff member came over and began questioning us, but this time insinuated that they were looking out for the safety of children and staff (which isn't an issue), and wanted to make sure he wasn't dangerous. But our trained, desensitized to humans, animals, busy establishment, and at-work dog had not made a sound, lunged, or done anything but sit quietly while doing his job. At this point, we felt pretty uncomfortable, and hadn't even been greeted by our waiter yet, so we made the decision to leave. This is really upsetting because the view was gorgeous, the inside was beautiful, and I was hoping to leave an honest food review. Instead I'm left feeling like this establishment needs to brush up on their knowledge of service animals as well as the appropriate way to handle customers with alternative needs.

Excellent but pricey lobster rolls with fresh, quality lobster! I wish it was slightly larger for…read morethe price. I'm glad they're open until 9pm! Was looking for dinner & seafood in the area around 8 PM on a Monday night. It was end of January, so it was empty inside. The menu was limited since it was about to close, but they still had lobster and crab rolls so we were fine. Order at the counter and they will bring your food to your table. I got the Connecticut Roll, served warm. The taste and the lobster meat was satisfying and buttery. I could have eaten another roll since it was small, but it was $27. This was my first time to this location after previously ordering from the food truck before. This spot and the food truck are equally good. Service was decent. Ambiance wise, it's nothing fancy. There is a fair amount of seating inside.

I was really looking forward to coming back to Cousins Maine Lobster after having such a great…read morefirst experience, but this visit unfortunately fell short. We arrived around noon, yet several menu items were already sold out, which was disappointing. I decided to try a few different lobster dishes this time, but the lobster itself was surprisingly bland and lacked the fresh, buttery flavor I remembered. To make matters worse, I even found traces of sand in a few bites, which really took away from the meal. I was genuinely excited to return, but this visit just missed the mark.

This spot is right next to the dock and has a nice view outside. The workers were friendly and the…read moreservice was decent. There was seating inside and outside. The interior is more of a classic diner type of vibe. The staff was pretty friendly. The food didn't take to come out either. The clam chowder was solid but wasn't anything mind-blowing. The bread bowl was on the softer side. The crab cakes and the dipping sauce were enjoyable.

Went here 1PM on a Saturday mid-August. Food for 5 came out within 15 minutes. Sourdough bread bowl…read moreand fish and chips were very good. We loved the atmosphere and service. Price was very reasonable. Would easily stop here again. Kids meal was $11.99 and had a host of options, no drink included though.