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: 4.6

4.6

3661 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 14 times today

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Charming

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 3,661 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe offers an inviting blend of "wonderful views," "top-notch service," and "delicious seafood." Regulars praise the "outstanding" cioppino and the perfectly grilled seafood appetizers. While some find portion sizes small, the "beautiful bay views" and "excellent ambiance" make it a favored spot for special occasions and leisurely meals.

3,661 Reviews

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Diana
VIP
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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Ryan
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, food was on point to what we expected! Definitely will return..
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heddy
VIP
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Came here for my husband’s birthday celebration. Food and service were very good! Nice ambiance.
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Tom
VIP
San Francisco
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
My prime rib was really a steak. It would have been good, but I asked for medium rare and it was medium well and tough.
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Kristina
VIP
San Francisco
31 reviews
3.0
31 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
$125 for a prix fixe menu and it was just ok. Not worth the price. You basically pay for the view. The front desk /hostess woman came in late as we were checking in with the rest of the hosts at the stand (who were lovely), but the one who came in late talked to us like we were bothering her. It was busy, but I was very polite but she was curt and not welcoming. The other host personally walked us to our table by the water, which was sweet.
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Diana
VIP
San Francisco
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I wanted to be wowed but left feeling meh. Yes, it was a holiday prix fixe meal, and they were busy, but the food specifically was really sub par. I had the lobster bisque, which was lukewarm, and more like a gravy. I also had the prime rib, which came also cold, thin, and lacking flavor. Dessert was a creme brulee, which also was cold on arrival. I felt like everything was premade and not fired on order. Yes, somethings can be partially premade, but everything here felt like there was no interest in making sure what they served really reflected both the craft of the restaurant and the concerns for the customer.
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Peter and Deborah
VIP
San Francisco
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow! We greatly enjoyed our Christmas Eve meal. We had a late seating and is typical during the Holidays. reservations were running a little late. No problem, our host walked us to the bar and saw that we were comfortably seated and introduced us to our bartender Jim -- who was great! Our dinner was excellent, all of our courses arrived in a timely manner and were well prepared. All the staff were both friendly and professional and added to our dining experience. The dining is beautiful any time of year, but especially for the Christmas Holiday.
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tim
Thailand
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience was wonderful. My party of twelve was seated upstairs to afford us a little more privacy and the ambiance was percect. The service was attentive without being intrusive and they were always near if a request for something popped up. The food was excellent with a menu that offered enough options to offer tantalizing decisions that had me wanting to order more than one entre'. We will be going back!
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Djouka
VIP
Sacramento
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were in San Francisco celebrating our 10th anniversary and decided to have a nice lunch. After much searching, I found this restaurant, which had great reviews. From the moment we arrived until we left, the service was exceptional. The food was delicious, and the staff members were amazing. We truly enjoyed our lunch experience, and we will definitely come back. Additionally, the view was spectacular.
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Frances
San Francisco
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful location for a celebration meal with friends - we also love to have lunch at the Waterfront because of the views. Good place to keep in mind when you have visitors...lovely decorations for Christmas too.
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The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 3661 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 14 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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