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Franciscan Crab Restaurant, San Francisco, CA

Franciscan Crab Restaurant

4.2
4.2
3680 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 39 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
"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 3,680 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 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."

3,680 Reviews

  1. Wayne

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been to the Franciscan several times for work. Very happy to bring my family here. The food was wonderful and our waiter made us feel at home. I recommend for any who wants great sea food, especially the dungess crab.

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  2. Alisa

    VIP

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. Service was friendly and well-paced. Perfect martinis - just the right amount of dirty. Jumbo prawns / shrimp cocktail was SO good. We did Two crabs for 3 people, was a perfect amount.

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  3. Colleen

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have always wanted to go there and now we did. It was a great experience with the views of Alcatraz. Loved all the movie stars pictures. The service was impeccable, especially with our waiter. Highly recommend

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  4. tonya

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food was superb. We had a few cocktails, appetizers, and our dinners everything was timed just right.

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  5. Deborah

    Sacramento

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal in a happy busy place on the water. Service people were busy and a bit of waiting. Other than that. Perfect.

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  6. Menandro

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Very busy during Christmas day. Food was great. Getting food was quick. Paying for bill was extremely long

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  7. Amy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    From start to finish horrible meal and horrible service Very disappointing Totally forgot one persons meal, brought another persons meal out with the appetizers and then brought back cold Kinda like the staff took a stupid pills d then spent the rest of the meal avoiding us Will definitely not return to this restaurant again which is sad as we used to frequent years ago Definitely not the same

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  8. Carrie Ann

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service by Asreal and staff was incredible- knowledgable, attentive, courteous, helpful, patient. Everything was brought to us timely. The food was incredible, and presented well. Portions were good. Of course it's expensive for us, but well worth it for the seat by the window overlooking the bay, the service and the food. Highly recommend for a special occasion. Recommend making a reservation and requesting a window seat.

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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

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

Franciscan Crab Restaurant is rated 4.2 stars by 3680 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 39 times today

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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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