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Waterbar, San Francisco, CA

Waterbar

4.6
4.6
11018 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 121 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 17:00–21:15 Lunch Daily 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00
  • 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

What 11,018 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Waterbar offers a "beautiful setting" with "stunning bay views" and "excellent service." Diners rave about the "superb food," especially the oysters, seafood platters, and "lobster bisque." The restaurant's ambiance and attentive waitstaff make it ideal for special occasions. Although some find it "a little pricey," it's "worth the splurge."

11,018 Reviews
  1. Blythe VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time I visit San Francisco, I eat at the Waterbar. The food is truly amazing and the service is impeccable. The servers know everything about the food and the ingredients which are of high quality. The wine selection is awesome and the Sourdough and Milk-bread are a must. The view of the bridge is incredible as well. I hosted 8 people for dinner and everyone loved their meal and the experience. From the hostess to the wait staff, the service is top notch. I will be back in SFO in June and will definitely be dining at Waterbar.

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  2. Mireya VIP

    Miami9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We picked this restaurant out of luck to celebrate our wedding anniversary during our stay in San Francisco . This was one of the best dining experience ever! The menu unique and the view and service out of this world .

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  3. Kathleen VIP

    San Francisco75 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, we had a sensational meal and fabulous oysters at one of our favorite San Francisco restaurants. I’ve had a lot of different desserts at Waterbar, but this lemon chiffon cake made my tastebuds stand up and applaud! I always look forward to our next visit. That will probably be sooner than later.
    WaterbarResponded 1 day ago
    Hello and thank you Kathleen for sharing your wonderful experience at Waterbar! We're thrilled you enjoyed lemon chiffon cake and our waterfront dining with stunning Bay Bridge views. All of us enjoy your visits and providing exceptional service and the freshest, sustainable seafood in San Francisco. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Rich T.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This beautiful restaurant with an outstanding server crew and staff make a Bayside visit a day or an evening to remember. Exquisite seafood. Superior service! A day to remember! Thank you!
    WaterbarResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience at Waterbar! We're thrilled you enjoyed our waterfront dining with stunning Bay Bridge views. It's our goal to provide exceptional service and the freshest, sustainable seafood in San Francisco. Celebrating a special occasion, like an 80th birthday means so very much to us! We love creating memorable moments for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Rich T.

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  5. sorana VIP

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my third dining experience in the last month. Once with a friend and the other two returned with large business colleagues parties because the food options are outstanding, the service is great, and the location cannot be beat on the water with a beautiful view. Jenna is absolutely outstanding in making you feel like you’re a part of a family. I highly recommend wholeheartedly!
    WaterbarResponded 3 days ago
    WOW Sorana! SO very nice of you to enjoy Waterbar three nights in a row and appreciate our great staff like Jenna and Luca! We truly appreciate you! Best, Rich T.

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  6. Marlene VIP

    San Francisco106 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s always great to eat here….love the food, service and setting!
    WaterbarResponded 3 days ago
    SO very nice of you Marlene! Make sure to say hi on your next visit! Best, Rich T.

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  7. Oge VIP

    El Paso2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambience was dark but friendly. Our server was excellent and went above and beyond in helping wine, appetizer and food choices. The bonus dessert for the group - deconstructed banana foster (I think) - was a great bonus and tasted fantastic. Will definitely be back the next time we're in SFO
    WaterbarResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Oge, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience at Waterbar! We're thrilled you enjoyed our waterfront dining with stunning Bay Bridge views. It's our goal to provide exceptional service and the freshest, sustainable seafood in San Francisco. Whether you're visiting for a romantic dinner, celebrating a special occasion, or hosting a corporate event in our private dining room, we love creating memorable moments for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Rich T.

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  8. ERNEST VIP

    Hawaii9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful birthday celebration with an attentive staff proving a birthday card with chocolate fudge dessert. Perfect lunch get together and will definitely come back again for dinner!
    WaterbarResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Ernest, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience at Waterbar! We're thrilled you enjoyed our waterfront dining with stunning Bay Bridge views. It's our goal to provide exceptional service and the freshest, sustainable seafood in San Francisco. Thanks for celebrating with us! We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Rich T.

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  9. ladymissjess VIP

    San Francisco14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding and the service was on point as always.
    WaterbarResponded 5 days ago
    Hello LMJ, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience at Waterbar! We're thrilled you enjoyed our waterfront dining with stunning Bay Bridge views. 92! That is such a special occasion and we please accept our apology for missing out on doing more for your dad. Note that we have not re-introduced candles such the time of Covid... Regarding temp, thanks for the note, we had just adjusted our global settings and dropped them a tad too far. It's our goal to provide exceptional service and the freshest, sustainable seafood in San Francisco. Whether you're visiting for a romantic dinner, celebrating a special occasion, or hosting a corporate event in our private dining room, we love creating memorable moments for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Rich

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff at Waterbar made my wife and I's first anniversary dinner extremely special! Thank you to the staff who went above and beyond to accommodate us!
    WaterbarResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful anniversary experience at Waterbar! We're thrilled you enjoyed our waterfront dining with stunning Bay Bridge views. It's our goal to provide exceptional service and the freshest, sustainable seafood in San Francisco. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! 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 11018 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 121 times today
Google Map for Waterbar

399 The Embarcadero South, San Francisco, CA 94105

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 17:00–21:15 Lunch Daily 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00
  • 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
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