The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe

4.4

3672 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

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."

Additional information

Location
Pier 7 on the Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone number
(415) 391-2696
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Seafood, Contemporary French / American
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sun 12:00–20:00
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
$20
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Private dining

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 3,672 people are saying

The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

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Loved For

San Francisco
Great for scenic views

Review summary

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The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe offers "breathtaking views of the Bay" and "delicious seafood," making it a top choice for special occasions. Guests often praise the "exceptional service" and "beautiful ambiance," with standout dishes like cioppino and seafood linguine. While some find the menu pricey, the "stunning backdrop" and "friendly staff" create a memorable dining experience.

3,672 Reviews

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Warren VIP
San Francisco33 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was excellent and the view was amazing
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Teresa
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything from our appetizers to dessert were delicious! Service was fantastic, and the view was amazing. I’m sure we’ll be back again.
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Michael VIP
Sacramento78 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was good. Service & staff excellent! Will return
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Heidi VIP
Central Coast5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were slightly late for our reservation but was welcomed graciously. The food was very good and the views are stunning. The restaurant could use some updating but overall a great experience. We will return! :)
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steve
Central Coast2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent, would go back for the service alone. Enjoyed the view and food very much too. More peaceful and relaxing than the nearby places at Pier 39 or the Ferry Building.
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Mark
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the best seat in the house looking over towards the pier and bridge. We’re coming back.
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Holly
San Francisco1 review
1.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I usually never write reviews good or bad, but this was so bad I couldn’t believe it. We got a last minute reservation due to the crowds for NBA ALL star weekend. First, I had to put down a $200 deposit on the reservation that was in 30 minutes, which was insane. We get there and the place is EMPTY!! Maybe 8 other tables were occupied, not even a 1/4 of the restaurant. We ordered the food and all of our meals were completely awful; my clam chowder was so bad that I couldn’t finish it. My husband too got a bowl of clam chowder and we split crab cakes, my kids got a kids pizza and a kids sliders (2 small cheeseburgers), or other child ordered a pizza. The final bill came out to $180!!! We were shocked, they even charged us for the bread at the table. The service was nonexistent, we didn’t see our waiter after he took our order and the ambience was just dead. I was shocked and embarrassed at the food and service, Hope nobody from out of town went there and thought that’s how our food is. Will never go back
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Kate VIP
San Francisco9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was fantastic! The service was fine, but I was disappointed that there was no room for customization, which led me to choose a different dish than I originally wanted. Not ideal, but the food was still very good.
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Max VIP
Detroit1 review
1.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Maybe the most disappointing dining experience I’ve had in San Francisco. Such an iconic location and cool building, but the menu was overpriced, not tasty, and small portions.
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Jimmy
San Francisco1 review
2.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great views, but food did not blow me away. There was a hair in my Cesar salad and one of my shrimps was half cooked.
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The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe is rated 4.4 stars by 3672 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Google Map for The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe

Pier 7 on the Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111

Additional information

Phone number
(415) 391-2696
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Seafood, Contemporary French / American
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sun 12:00–20:00
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
$20
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Main Dining Room

North Room

South Patio

Mezzanine

Tented Pier

Custom inquiry

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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