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Waterbar, San Francisco, CA

Waterbar

4.6
4.6
10893 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 102 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Waterbar is a seafood-centric restaurant located on the waterfront with spectacular panoramic views of the bay and city skyline, exceptional design, and a menu of the freshest sustainable fish and seafood. Featuring stunning outdoor (dog-friendly) dining on the waterfront patio, a relaxed atmosphere and floor-to-ceiling circular aquariums filled with an eye-catching array of fish and marine life from the Pacific Ocean. Waterbar is not to be missed.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 284-9922
  • Website
    http://www.waterbarsf.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Parke Ulrich
  • Private party facilities
    The best view in San Francisco combined with sustainable seafood makes Waterbar the perfect destination for you to celebrate!
  • Private party contact
    David Hanna: (415) 284-9607
  • Location
    399 The Embarcadero South, San Francisco, CA 94105
  • Neighbourhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Cross Street
    Harrison
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking can be found on the surrounding streets of our neighborhood. There is also the Hills Plaza Garage (entrance at Folsom near Embarcadero). Go to: spothero.com for additional help.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Celebrate New Years Eve at Waterbar!

    US$263.54 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Waterbar will serve a four-course pre-fixed menu for dinner, Chef Josh Su selected his favorite seasonal and celebratory offerings for the menu! $195 per person (exclusive of 20% gratuity, 6% SF mandates surcharge, and 8.625% sales tax). Beverages are charged on consumption. We have two seatings available: the first seating from 5:45pm - 6:30pm with a 2.5 hour table time limit; and the second seating from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. PLEASE NOTE: The fireworks can only be viewed from outside of the restaurant on the Embarcadero walkway. There is NO Valet parking. Go to Spothero.com for parking availability.
    Celebrate New Years Eve at Waterbar! photo

Menu

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What 10,893 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Seafood

  • San Francisco

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Waterbar offers a stunning view of the Bay Bridge, making it a prime spot for seafood dining. Guests rave about "excellent food and drinks," "super attentive and professional" service, and "delicious" oysters. The ambiance is often described as "beautiful" and "inviting." A perfect choice for special occasions or casual outings.

10,893 Reviews

  1. Randal

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and ambience. I will definitely be back when I come back to San Francisco.
    WaterbarResponded 1 day ago
    Appreciate it Randal! Rich T.

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  2. Kyle

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was great, appetizers just ok. Entrees were WAY too salty. We should’ve sent them back. Restaurant is way too expensive for poor quality preparation. It has become a bit of a disappointing tourist trap / expense account joint. There are many many better seafood options in SF.
    WaterbarResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Kyle, Yes, you should have sent them back if they were not enjoyable . We are sorry to hear of your perspective and we will certainly use your assessment as motivation/ With thanks, Rich T.

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  3. Jilala

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my husband for a birthday dinner at 5 pm. Took forever to order, took longer to get our food and, after 2 hours there, we still hadn't ordered dessert. I really wanted the birthday dessert with candle but after our table was cleared and we had waited another 15-20 minutes without our waiter returning,we had the manager bring the check. The food was good but I was really disappointed that my husband's bday dinner was kind of ruined by bad service. The manager apologized for the bad service but that was about it. We won't return.
    WaterbarResponded 5 days ago
    So very disappointing to hear and you have our sincere apology Lilala. If you will be kind enough, please reach out to me so we can do something to redeem. Thank you very much, Rich T.

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  4. Robert

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Luca our server was excellent and ensured we had everything we needed.
    WaterbarResponded 5 days ago
    THANKS so very much Robert!

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  5. Dennis

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed a wonderful anniversary lunch here. Our spunky waiter was very attentive and brought us a toast of Prosecco and a sweet Happy Anniversary dessert. This is a great place for any occasion or just for a fabulous meal. The food is perfect down to every last detail.
    WaterbarResponded 5 days ago
    We love hearing that Dennis, and thanks so much for enjoying! Best, Rich T.

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  6. Steele

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu, great food, great staff - our favorite dining experience
    WaterbarResponded 7 days ago
    Hello Steele, We send a HUGE thank you to you Steele! Best, Rich T.

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  7. Veronica

    Central Coast

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice wine list, menu is interesting and applauded by Foodies. It is a great place for a business meeting or a romantic dining experience.
    WaterbarResponded 7 days ago
    Hello Veronica, We love the sound of that and appreciate your support! Best, Rich T.

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  8. Johna

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We flew into San Francisco during the atmospheric river for a 70th birthday celebration. The weather was disappointing but our waiter was over the top great. He was friendly, informative and made the night special. The whole staff made us feel welcome and the food was outstanding. We even received a special birthday treat! Highly recommend this restaurant!
    WaterbarResponded 7 days ago
    We so apreciate your kind support Johna! Best regards and Happy 70th! Best, Rich T.

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  9. Bill

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Still holding to their high standards of customer service. They focus on the customer's positive experience.
    WaterbarResponded 7 days ago
    We send our sincere thanks for the support Bill! Best, Rich T.

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  10. carolecarlson

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely setting, great service. Food was mediocre and it is very loud sadly.
    WaterbarResponded on November 20, 2024
    Thanks for teh comments Carolecarson, please tell me more regarding the food. We wish you had a complete experience. Best, Rich T.

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FAQs

Waterbar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 284-9922.

Waterbar is rated 4.6 stars by 10893 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 102 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Waterbar

399 The Embarcadero South, San Francisco, CA 94105

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Harrison
  • Neighbourhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking can be found on the surrounding streets of our neighborhood. There is also the Hills Plaza Garage (entrance at Folsom near Embarcadero). Go to: spothero.com for additional help.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Parke Ulrich
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.waterbarsf.com/
  • Phone number
    (415) 284-9922
  • Private party facilities
    The best view in San Francisco combined with sustainable seafood makes Waterbar the perfect destination for you to celebrate!
  • Private party contact
    David Hanna: (415) 284-9607
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