The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe

Name: The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe
Address: Pier 7 on the Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94111
Telephone: (415) 391-2696
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

3668 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 13 times today

Great for scenic views
Charming
Good for special occasions

ZAGAT 2015
"Breathtaking Bay Bridge views from every table, both indoors and from the "tented patio", makes this Embarcadero seafooder a wonderful place to relax and absorb the beautiful setting, while the Californian fare is deemed well executed."

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Seafood, Contemporary French / American
Hours of Operation
Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–8:45 pm
Phone number
(415) 391-2696
Website
http://www.waterfrontsf.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Please contact restaurant for details. We have Private Rooms available with a Private Bar, Expansive views of the Bay, including the Bay Bridge Lights, all accessible via stairs or our private elevator.
Private party contact
Kelsi Ramhurst: (415) 654-2825

Location
Pier 7 on the Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111
Neighbourhood
Financial District / Embarcadero
Cross Street
Broadway
Parking details
$20
Public transit
F- Line stops in front every 15 minutes, daily until midnight.10 minutes walking distance from Bart.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Basket of BreadUS$5.00
Selection of OystersUS$4.50
Minimum order of 4
- eaUS$4.50
Fresh Seafood Platter
- A.Q.
Grilled Seafood Platter
- A.Q.
Wild Gulf Prawn Cocktail with Cocktail SauceUS$22.00
Grilled Pancetta Prawns with Serrano AioliUS$22.00
Dungeness Crab Cakes Basil Oil & Lemon AioliUS$32.00
Buttermilk Fried Calamari & Rock ShrimpUS$24.00
Mussels in White Wine & GarlicUS$22.00
Half Dozen Baked OystersUS$32.00
Shishito Pepper & Serrano AioliUS$12.00

Soup & Salads

Waterfront Clam Chowder, Hobbs Bacon & Point Reyes Manila ClamsUS$13.00
Salad of Young Leaves, Chives, Cherry Tomatoes, Parsley, Tarragon, Mint, & House Italian DressingUS$14.00
Caesar Salad Petite Romaine Hearts, Croutons, Parmesan, & Caesar DressingUS$14.00
Seafood Cobb, Wild Gulf Prawns, Dungeness Crab, & Meyer Lemon DressingUS$33.00
Early Girl Tomatoes with Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Lemon & Extra Virgin Olive OilUS$16.00

Wood Fired Oven Pizzas

Margherita, Marinara, Mozzarella, & BasilUS$17.00
Prosciutto, Mozzarella Arugula, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, & Lemon JuiceUS$19.00
Sausage, Fennel, Garlic Confit, Spring Onions, Chives, Mozzarella, & PecorinoUS$20.00

Entrées

Waterfront Cioppino, Dungeness Crab, Clams, Mussels, Prawns, White Fish, & Tomato BrothUS$44.00
Dungeness Crab Sandwich with FriséeUS$29.00
Salmon Burger, Fresh Arugula, Tartar Sauce & Sweet Potato FriesUS$24.00
Waterfront Kobe Beef Cheeseburger & French FriesUS$22.00
Handmade Seafood Linguini, Rock Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, Crab, Basil, & ParmesanUS$42.00
Petrale Sole Meuniere, Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach, & CapersUS$32.00
King Salmon, Mashed Potatoes, Oven Dried Tomatoes, & Chive ButterUS$38.00
Mary's Chicken Breast, Polenta, French Green Beans, & Rosemary Natural JusUS$30.00
Butternut Squash Risotto with Sage Wild Arugula & PancettaUS$30.00
- Add LobsterUS$40.00
Flannery Beef Cal. Reserve 6 oz . Filet Mignon, Fingerling Potatoes, & Sauteed SpinachUS$55.00
Alaskan Halibut, Crab Mashed, Asparagus, Lemon, Nage & Basil Oil US$43.00

Sides

French FriesUS$9.00
Sweet Potato FriesUS$10.00
Onion RingsUS$10.00
Crab Mashed PotatoesUS$13.00
Sauteed Spinach Pancetta & GarlicUS$8.00
Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Caramelized Onions & Hobb Bacon US$12.00

What 3,668 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe offers a "beautiful location with spectacular views" of the Bay and Bay Bridge. Diners frequently praise the "excellent service" and welcoming ambiance. While seafood is a highlight, "delicious food" and a "generous portion" of the signature Cioppino are often mentioned. Some diners note occasional menu limitations, but overall, the dining experience is memorable, especially during holiday celebrations.

3,668 Reviews

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Simon
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff was good Food was good Ambience was good Had the clam chowder: good Be back soon again
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Janet
San Francisco
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
My friend and I used to eat here many times....I on dates and She with her husband/family. It has always been great all around. It was Saturday night...7:30 resie, and immediately were told kitchen closes in 10 minutes and that we had to order. We should have walked out then and gone to Boulevard!! It ALL went downhill from there. What restaurant in the City closes at 8:00 pm on a Saturday night?!! Open Table even had resies going up until 10:00 pm, so we had no idea until we got to Waterfront! Had a Beautiful table with view of the water and Bay bridge, but other than that, BIG MISTAKE! Out server didn't even let us in on why we were so rushed, just saying they want to close at 8 pm, heard also "well because of the pandemic" which is barely relevant now after a few years time. We hadn't even finished our salad's when our Entrees came. I asked for a Veggie Risotto which came a bunch of "weedy" something or another, no veggies, and not enough rice. They even gave me a birthday dessert which they charged me for....first time on that. Just VERY bad and disappointing ALL around. I will NEVER set foot again!!
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Bob
VIP
San Francisco
71 reviews
5.0
71 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely perfect evening—thank you all so very much for kindness, efficiency and amazing food!
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Bill
VIP
Central Coast
36 reviews
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very good as usual. The Waterfront Restaurant is one of our favorites in San Francisco.
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Katherine
VIP
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food and ambiance were excellent, as well as service.
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Gail
VIP
San Francisco
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I took two friends to have a memorable holiday cheer. The request for the upper level was closed. I have been here a few times, but it has been a few years since I returned, and I will not be going again. My choice was clam chowder and crab sandwich. They did not have clam chowder even though the restaurant was almost empty, and at an early hour, 12:30 PM. There were no other soup choices. The crab sandwich was a crab salad with maynoise, not a fresh crab one, so I did not order it. The crab cake appetizer I ordered for the 3 of us was two bite-size crabcakes. My friend ordered Caesar salad with prawns, but the waiter had to go to the kitchen to make sure they had any prawns even though there were several items on the menu with prawns. They served it with four sad-looking prawns on the side. This is primarily a seafood restaurant but lacking in seafood. I spent over $400.00 for a disappointing lunch. The location and view of the bay and bay bridge are beautiful. The interior is very pretty.
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Arantza
Monterrey
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Service from the Host and our Server was Outstanding, they were the kindest, but we had a problem that the kitchen changed our food order and didn’t tell us and didn’t tell the server either, overall nice experience for new years and as I repeat the service by our server and tye host was outstanding
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Jill
San Francisco
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was NYE and it was exceptionally busy but disappointing they ran out of some of the options on the fixed menu and some of our selections were not very good (under cooked salmon, small prime rib portions, not very flavorful lobster bisque) Servers were very nice and accommodating but a few items were overlooked like ensuring we had steak knives or utensils before leaving our table. The location is beautiful and there was wonderful bar service at the bar. Our experience was mixed.
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Cari
VIP
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fabulous dining experience for NYE dinner!
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Diana
VIP
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Our waiter was not friendly at all. The food was delicious.
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FAQs

The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe is rated 4.5 stars by 3668 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 13 times today

Google Map for The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe

Pier 7 on the Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111

Additional information

Cross Street
Broadway
Neighbourhood
Financial District / Embarcadero
Hours of Operation
Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–8:45 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Seafood, Contemporary French / American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
$20
Public transit
F- Line stops in front every 15 minutes, daily until midnight.10 minutes walking distance from Bart.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.waterfrontsf.com/
Phone number
(415) 391-2696
Private party facilities
Please contact restaurant for details. We have Private Rooms available with a Private Bar, Expansive views of the Bay, including the Bay Bridge Lights, all accessible via stairs or our private elevator.
Private party contact
Kelsi Ramhurst: (415) 654-2825

The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Starters

Basket of BreadUS$5.00

Selection of OystersUS$4.50

Fresh Seafood Platter

Grilled Seafood Platter

Wild Gulf Prawn Cocktail with Cocktail SauceUS$22.00

Grilled Pancetta Prawns with Serrano AioliUS$22.00

Dungeness Crab Cakes Basil Oil & Lemon AioliUS$32.00

Buttermilk Fried Calamari & Rock ShrimpUS$24.00

Mussels in White Wine & GarlicUS$22.00

Half Dozen Baked OystersUS$32.00

Shishito Pepper & Serrano AioliUS$12.00

Soup & Salads

Waterfront Clam Chowder, Hobbs Bacon & Point Reyes Manila ClamsUS$13.00

Salad of Young Leaves, Chives, Cherry Tomatoes, Parsley, Tarragon, Mint, & House Italian DressingUS$14.00

Caesar Salad Petite Romaine Hearts, Croutons, Parmesan, & Caesar DressingUS$14.00

Seafood Cobb, Wild Gulf Prawns, Dungeness Crab, & Meyer Lemon DressingUS$33.00

Early Girl Tomatoes with Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Lemon & Extra Virgin Olive OilUS$16.00

Wood Fired Oven Pizzas

Margherita, Marinara, Mozzarella, & BasilUS$17.00

Prosciutto, Mozzarella Arugula, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, & Lemon JuiceUS$19.00

Sausage, Fennel, Garlic Confit, Spring Onions, Chives, Mozzarella, & PecorinoUS$20.00

Entrées

Waterfront Cioppino, Dungeness Crab, Clams, Mussels, Prawns, White Fish, & Tomato BrothUS$44.00

Dungeness Crab Sandwich with FriséeUS$29.00

Salmon Burger, Fresh Arugula, Tartar Sauce & Sweet Potato FriesUS$24.00

Waterfront Kobe Beef Cheeseburger & French FriesUS$22.00

Handmade Seafood Linguini, Rock Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, Crab, Basil, & ParmesanUS$42.00

Petrale Sole Meuniere, Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach, & CapersUS$32.00

King Salmon, Mashed Potatoes, Oven Dried Tomatoes, & Chive ButterUS$38.00

Mary's Chicken Breast, Polenta, French Green Beans, & Rosemary Natural JusUS$30.00

Butternut Squash Risotto with Sage Wild Arugula & PancettaUS$30.00

Flannery Beef Cal. Reserve 6 oz . Filet Mignon, Fingerling Potatoes, & Sauteed SpinachUS$55.00

Alaskan Halibut, Crab Mashed, Asparagus, Lemon, Nage & Basil Oil US$43.00

Sides

French FriesUS$9.00

Sweet Potato FriesUS$10.00

Onion RingsUS$10.00

Crab Mashed PotatoesUS$13.00

Sauteed Spinach Pancetta & GarlicUS$8.00

Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Caramelized Onions & Hobb Bacon US$12.00

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