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Franciscan Crab Restaurant, San Francisco, CA

Franciscan Crab Restaurant

4.3
4.3
3673 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 45 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
"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 12:00–20:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,673 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Franciscan Crab Restaurant offers a quintessential San Francisco dining experience with "amazing views of the Wharf" and "delicious seafood." The crab dishes are a standout, and the "beautifully decorated" interior evokes a "charming, glamorous 1920s vibe." While some service issues occur, the overall experience is enjoyable, with "friendly staff" and a "fantastic waterfront view."

3,673 Reviews

  1. Kris

    Baltimore

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good but very touristy. Went there for a business dinner and would have chosen somewhere else if I had known more about it. Would definitely take the family there though.

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  2. Judy

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Experience was good. But I think the restaurant needs to be renovated.

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  3. Alicia

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Good was salty and over priced! Not a good value at all.

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  4. Tiara

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful time for Thanksgiving with family !!we were in and out quick. It didn’t take the wait long. I highly recommend for holidays or even if it’s just a regular day.

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    VIP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food in quality, quantity, and presentation.

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  6. Laurie

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was ok, but for the price, it should have been. The service was incredibly rushed. I ordered a pre-dinner drink, and it came in a reasonably short time. But, our dinner was served as if it was pre-cooked.. .incredibly fast, so I didn’t have time to finish my cocktail before dinner arrived. I’d hoped to finish my cocktail then have a glass of wine with my dinner… instead I felt rushed through it. One of my table mates was still eating her dinner and a busser came and cleared some plates, and also took the person’s knife who was still eating… really?? For the $75/+ per person, we shouldn’t be rushed off for the next seating…

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  7. Stephanie

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Took out of towners to this restaurant for dinner. I've been to this restaurant 4x in the past 18 months. Ordered crab enchiladas, cioppino, roasted salmon with vegetables, shrimp pasta, sandwiches, coffees, whiskey and drinks. First, the service was very poor. The waiter we had did not understand us 75% of the time and we did not understand him. Replacements for vegetables over potatoes were not allowed by the waiter. Our food portions were smaller than when i was last dine in July, despite the prices going up. The salmon was dry and the cioppino was lacking taste. This is still an okay place, but if I will look for another place to dine in this location. Quality has changed.

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  8. Michael

    VIP

    Washington DC

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a business conversation. Restaurant was very quiet and lent itself to our being able to chat. Food was surprisingly good considering that it is located in a San Francisco tourist area. Would definitely recommend.

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  9. Nicole

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Don’t order a steak at a seafood restaurant! The oysters were good and so was the other seafood but my husband was still hungry after we left. We had to buy bread separately and no starter salad. The sat us at a window but right behind me was the waiter station.

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  10. jen

    VIP

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We were practically the only people there but our server was still inattentive. The drinks were watery and the food was average at best.

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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 3673 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 45 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
  • Area
    Fisherman's Wharf
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–20:00
  • 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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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