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    Scoma's Restaurant

    4.1 (5k reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Pedestrian street leading to Scomas restaurant
    Barbara Baker W.

    The food, service, atmosphere and location are outstanding. It's a little difficult to find, slightly out of the way at the end of a pedestrian street, but it is a renowned restaurant, so anyone asked should be able to help.

    View from our table.
    Everest P.

    My wife and I decided to visit San Francisco last Sunday because we haven't been there in a while and it was such a beautiful day. So we took the ferry from Jack London Square and what a great day. We wanted to visit fishermen's wharf to see what they've they done and it was very disappointing. Alioto's is gone and Tarintino's is gone and everything that made that area fun and exciting and such an amazing place to eat is gone. We wanted to see if Scoma's was still there and ah, yes it is. We've been going there since the late 70's and it's the same as it has always been. Quaint, great views , and excellent service. The food was good and things really haven't changed. Our server "Sonny" was attentive, professional and an excellent waiter. We had calamari as an appetizer and it was good but a little greasy. Our salad which was the beet salad with oranges, avacado, mixed greens, was excellent. For our main course we had the mixed grill with grill veggies with black cod, salmon, and halibut. It was very good though the fish portions were a little small. We also had their clam chowder which we enjoyed the most. If you want to experience San Francisco " how it used to be" then I would suggest giving Scomas a try. The prices were reasonable and the food was good. That's why we keep going back!!!

    Tracy T.

    This is an SF staple located literally on the water (pier) down near Ghirardelli square. This is where you come if you're craving that "SF seafood experience". Service is top tier and I love the nostalgia of the waiter uniforms. Anywhere that starts off with bread is a great choice for me, and this place doesn't disappoint with that. There are a ton of great dishes here but I would stick with the seafood (since that's the whole point) for the most part. I got the shrimp bisque and salmon - I have had better salmon before but the soup was amazing. We also had the fish three ways and the calamari - both great options. I will say that our waiter was hilarious and really rounded out our experience. The views weren't so bad, either. For dessert- get that 5-layer chocolate cake and you can thank me later. Parking sucks for the most part in this part of town (since it's mostly a touristy area) but valet is available.

    Bennette I.

    We couldn't walk through Fisherman's Wharf without going to iconic Scoma's. We were not hungry but went anyways and ordered the $30 crab cocktail and a coke! It hit! The also provided complimentary bread and whipped butter. Fresh crab with cocktail sauce was a great mid afternoon snack. Super fresh!! The server was so pleasant and customer service oriented. I love how Scoma's has their fish arriving station right off the marina - you know you are eating fresh fish!

    Pacific snapper
    Sho R.

    I stopped by on a weekday for lunch. I went for a couple of lunch specials. Pacific snapper with spaetze was my favorite item. Dungeness petite crab Louis was a close second. It was on the lighter side. Clam chowder and Organic roasted beet salad were my sides, and both were good. All the seafood I had here was fresh.

    Lazy man cioppino
    Happy B.

    First time try this place. We order three dishes clam chowder, crab cake and lazy man cioppino recommended by the waitress lady, I forgot her name, she looks like an Asian or Japanese lady. She is friendly, very profesional and brings our food fast. The location is bit hidden at the back thru the alley but easy to find, has valet parking. Our reservation was 5PM, get the seat right away, perfect one at the corner with views. Everything seems work perfect for us, after our morning hike and visited Japanese tea garden then heading to have dinner to enjoy our food with good view, food and service are awesome! Highly recommended, at least try this place. My husband ordered the second crab cake as much as he likes it :)

    Norman M.

    We are lucky to come to SF and enjoy a special meal at one of my favorite restaurants. I think I first came here 44 years ago! Our food was excellent and more than I should have eaten. But who can resist?

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    Mae T.

    Sad I didn't take many pics but I came in with my 3 kids (all under 4yo). The service was great from the Host down to the server. Thank you guys for the great experience and great food! It was nice and very clean inside. Didn't have to wait long for a party of 6 ppl.

    Elizabeth N.

    Let's start by saying this. The food and experience was worth every penny! Sean made sure that our entire evening was top notched in service, ambiance, friendliness and tastummylicious food! The restaurant is on the water and gives you the old skool ITALIAN family ristorante that all the celebrities visit. We were laughing and enjoying eachother's company as Sean joined our conversations. Spacing was very comfortable and intimate at the same time. Parking is the absolute best! Complimentary valet service! All the side dishes, fried zucchini, calamari, clam chowder and oysters were fresh, well seasoned and absolutely fantastic. The lychee martini, Mai Tardi, amaretto sour and Shirley Temple were perfectly balanced with alcohol and mixes. Wagyu! Perfectly medium rare and seasoned. Tender enough to be cut by a fork! We special ordered a side of lemon butter scallops which were succulent and flavorful. Perfectly cooked. Even the roasted potatoes were yummy! Puttanesca...ohhhh wowza! Perfection! Zesty, with a kick and tangy sauce... Filled to the rim with seafood! Greatly sauced and firm noodles. Wild black cod was extremely flavorful with a tomato sauce over cauliflower and yumminess! The desserts definitely took care of our sweet teeth! The lemon tart was the perfect sweet/tart combo. The dessert bites have us the best of all worlds. The spumoni gave us the perfect chill and creamy factor. This was a magnificent evening and great way to celebrate our daughter's birthday and our wedding anniversary!

    Ashley L.

    large portions for the pasta. the linguines were so bomb. vv delicious if u like seafood. so filling. ambiance is alright. vv touristy. could be cleaner.

    Lunch special- clam chowder & Dungeness Petite Crab Louis (5/5)
    Chastity V.

    Stopped in for a solo lunch at the bar on a Monday afternoon. Douglas at the bar provided excellent service and friendly conversation! The lunch special was great - I got the clam chowder & Dungeness Petite Crab Louis salad, both of which I enjoyed and recommend. Looking forward to coming back to try their dinner menu!

    Truffle fries
    Janaya M.

    Came in for a late lunch on the recommendation of an acquaintance. Party of 4 and got seated right away, not very busy. Our server wasn't the friendliest person I've ever met for sure but I think perhaps it was nothing personal, just his personality maybe??? It did take a good while to get our order taken, we actually even mentioned perhaps we should leave. My husband finally decided, maybe it's the type of restaurant you're supposed to go slow and not rush. They serve sourdough bread which was fresh and amazing. We got the truffle fries appetizer, that was pretty good. The spicy chicken sandwich was said to be the best ever. The fish and chips were good thought quite thick which did leave a couple mushy spots, had quite a lot of breading, but probably a 7/10 if we were scoring. Overall not a bad place to eat.

    Crab Louie Salad that they mistakenly added shrimp as well.
    Diane A.

    I always look forward to my trip to Scoma's. A staple for me the last 40 years has been the amazing Crab Louie Salad. This week I stopped in with a friend and ordered my usual: Crab Louie Salad (1/2 Lb of crab)! To my disappointment, there was crab and shrimp and not a 1/2 lb. It was ok but really wanted the crab. The waiter said he made a mistake and didn't charge me for my beer. $70+ for a salad should come as ordered. :(

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    Lovely meal here tonight, but the stand-out was Manny the valet who helped my husband change out our broken headlight. Thank you, Manny!

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    Food was excellent, especially the fresh oysters. And kids were very happy with the Caesar salad and linguini.

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    Does the family style option work well for groups?

    There are several dishes that guests order family style. For example, often, guests will order several dishes from the regular menu to share. We also have a family style offering on our banquet menus for reserved events.

    Can you split crab or shrimp Louie salads?

    Thank you, Truk. We do not split the Louie salads in the kitchen but always provide share plates tableside. Happy to do so and we appreciate you thinking of us.… 

    Gold spotted sand bass?

    HI. The Gold Spotted Sand Bass is fish that is fished off the Pacific Coast of North America from Santa Cruz California, to Southern Baja California, Mexico. It's a mild white fish that is somewhat flaky. I hope this answers your question. Please… 

    Does Scomas serve brunch?

    Sorry that we don't serve brunch. We open daily for lunch through dinner starting at noon time. (Bar opens 11:30am). Hope to you see you visit Scoma's soon.

    How's the outdoor dining experience in the winter? are there heaters?

    Yes they have heaters

    I don't see anything on the website, do you know if gift cards can be purchased? (Not in person)

    Hello Heather, Thanks for thinking of SCOMA’S. Yes, you can purchase gift certificate on our website www.scomas.com, scroll down underneath the main photo, you should see… 

    Do they still offer happy hour?

    At this time (September 2022), Scoma's is not offering happy hour.

    Can I make reservation for 20 people on Sept 4, 2022 Sunday evening?

    Hi Vivian, Sorry for the delayed responds on this Yelp platform. Thanks for planning to visit Scoma's, for party of 20 reservation, best to contact our event coordinator. Please call 415.771.4383 or email to events@scomas.com. Hope to see your group… 

    Can I make reservations for 6 for this Sunday the 8th for outdoors 12:00 , 1:00?

    You can make a reservation at Scomas.com and indicate your seating preference in the notes.

    No more lobster bisque? What a disappointment, if it's true.

    We went there on Fleet Weekend. It has always been our go to restaurant when we visit the city. They no longer had the trio appetizer, and a bunch of other favorites no longer on the menu. We were disappointed

    Do I need a vax card proof to dined in?

    Yes, you will need proof of vaccination to eat indoors. Scoma's website on Sep 19th, 2021 reads: "Effective Friday August 20, 2021 - Guest[s] 12 and over wishing to dine indoors in San Francisco must provide proof of full vaccination. Accepted forms… 

    We would like to see if outdoor seating is available?

    Hi Cindy, yes, we have limited outdoor seating when weather permitted. Looking forward to see you at Scoma's!

    This app does not allow me to update my reservation,?

    Please call.

    Hello Pet friendly for outdoor seating?…

    Yes we are pet friendly on our patio for well behaved dogs on leashes. Thank you!

    What happened to the Pasta Fisherman dish that has been served here for decades? If it was removed from the menu, why was that decision made? Any chance to get the recipe?

    There are a lot of items that aren't on the menu 🤫

    Does anyone have the old recipe for their scallops before they changed it to be healthier?

    I have loved Scoma's for decades. Want to try their outdoor seating arrangement, but am wondering if they did anything to deal with the wind that is usually very strong in the summer. Plexiglass barriers, or anything else? Thanks!

    Thanks for visiting us over the years! We do have outdoor dining on both the City and Bay sides of the restaurant. We have put in canvas partitions on our City Side outdoor dining patio. While they do not block all of the wind, it does do a very… 

    Is Calamone Alla Anna back on the menu?

    Scoma's does not serve this dish anymore.

    Can I wear nice jeans?

    Yes it was pretty casual

    Does this restaurant have happy hour at the bar?

    Hi Shirley, thanks for contacting Scoma's. We do not have happy hour at the bar. Our full menu is served all day at both dining room and at the bar. Looking forward for your visit at Scoma's.

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