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Franciscan Crab Restaurant, San Francisco, CA

Franciscan Crab Restaurant

4.3
4.3
3684 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
"Hands down the best food you'll find on San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf" proclaimed Sunset Magazine. An extensive renovation has revitalized the Franciscan Crab Restaurant, a Fisherman's Wharf institution since 1957. White tiled walls, beautiful marble bar and twenty foot windows overlook the bay and Alcatraz. Terraced dining affords views from every table: hand blown glass shades and chandeliers dazzle, black and white photos of celebrity patrons adorn the stairs and walls.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 362-7733
  • Website
    http://www.franciscancrabrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    J.C. Becerra
  • Private party facilities
    Semi-private dining with seating from 28 - 58 people. Banquet menus available.
  • Location
    Pier 43 1/2, San Francisco, CA 94133
  • Neighbourhood
    Fisherman's Wharf
  • Cross Street
    Taylor
  • Parking details
    Public Lot in front of the restaurant. Two hours free parking with validation.
  • Public transit
    Muni: F-Line
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,684 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Franciscan Crab Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding views, great service, and perfect food." Known for its "exceptional crab" and a 1920s ambiance, guests enjoy delicious seafood and friendly, attentive staff. Ideal for both tourists and locals, it provides beautiful bay views and memorable meals.

3,684 Reviews

  1. KauaiVisitor

    VIP

    Hawaii

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The crab was sub par. It appeared to be possibly frozen and flaky. We won’t be returning.

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  2. Heron

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The mussels and crab was A+. The acme bread was also delicious. Ask for some garlic lemon caper butter to dip it in. Thank me later

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  3. harold

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Given the views, pictures of celebrities, quality of service and menu choices, it's hard to beat a meal at this establishment. We've been there before and we'll be there again.

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  4. Kevin

    Tahoe

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful landmark restaurant! A must do for visitors and locals. Crab is awesome! Views are amazing. Every table has a great view.

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  5. Bruce

    San Francisco

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. We were greeted promptly and kindly & offered our choice of Booths. Service staff were warm & personable! The food was excellent and reached our table quickly.

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  6. rbrb

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    outstanding view, great service, and food was perfect.

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  7. Lana

    VIP

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience every time! Our waiter and bus servers were awesome! And the food was delicious!

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  8. David

    Tampa

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful place. Step back in time and enjoy the beautiful ambiance and food. Always enjoy our time here.

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  9. Viviana

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall it’s a pleasant experience. The food is good and the service. Our waiter was polite and brought food promptly. My only complaint is that after a while he didn’t check in with us to refill water and drinks. We felt ignored towards the last 30 min we were there. I recommend going during daylight to enjoy the ocean views.

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  10. steve

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a absolutely amazing dinning experience last night. We come all the way from Australia and we were not disappointed. Amazing!

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FAQs

Franciscan Crab Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 362-7733.

Franciscan Crab Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 3684 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Franciscan Crab Restaurant

Pier 43 1/2, San Francisco, CA 94133

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Taylor
  • Neighbourhood
    Fisherman's Wharf
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot in front of the restaurant. Two hours free parking with validation.
  • Public transit
    Muni: F-Line
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    J.C. Becerra
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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