Fisherman's Wharf Restaurants

A stones throw from Fisherman's Wharf, Pergamino is the ideal place to visit to indulge on great breakfast and brunch options. From the outside it looks like a normal SF townhouse, yet nestled at the bottom floor is Pergamino which adds a cozy and homey feel to its atmosphere. The chefs create delicious breakfast and brunch options like homemade waffle, veggie omelets, and sourdough French toast. They also have a self service coffee station offering a vast collection of flavors.

For those looking for drop in casual dining with all of the classic café features, the Sea Lion Café in Fisherman’s Wharf is the perfect fit. Located on the famous Pier 39, this café is known for its incredible panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz Island, and the Golden Gate Bridge. It offers daily specials and a variety of menu options from soups, salads, sandwiches, and burgers. Those in the mood for fresh seafood will delight in their charbroiled salmon, fried shrimp, crab, and lobster options. Also notable is their full bar, wine menu, and signature clam chowder …

When someone mentions San Francisco, images of snazzy dressed professionals sipping wine surrounded by views of the bay flood the mind. Located on Pier 39, among the other attractions, this wine bar offers patrons the chance to enjoy food and drinks in the sea breeze. The wine list focuses on Napa vineyards. Aside from wines by the glass, wine flights are also offered. The choices for each vary by preference, from sweet white wines featuring Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel to dryer reds like Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. If the need to soak up the vino arises, the bistro offers …

In the ice cream world, Ben & Jerry’s is on top above all the rest providing ice creams, cakes, and shakes with clever and unconventional flavor combinations. Guests can grab a scoop or shake of one of Ben & Jerry’s flavors at the Haight Ashbury locations before or after shopping the boutiques on one of the busiest streets in SF. Get a scoop of favorite flavors like Cherry Garcia and Chunky Monkey or taste one of the many shop only flavors like Coconut Seven Layer Bar. Not only does Ben & Jerry’s have delicious ice cream selection, they offer frozen …

Chowder Hut Fresh Grill at Fisherman’s Warf is a nice place to sit, enjoy an outdoor meal, and watch as the hordes of tourists pass. Upon entering, patrons are greeted by a glass case displaying a variety of the more popular menu items. Chowder Hut Fresh Grill is one of many sea-side fast food options at the Warf, so don't expect anything too fancy, but the restaurant is clean, the service friendly, and the view is nice. The menu offers typical Fisherman’s Warf fare, from fish and chips and chowder (both clam and crab) served in a bread bowl, to …

Flying Ninja isn’t lacking in anything in the Japanese cuisine department. Their menu has a wide variation of traditional Japanese nigiri and sashimi that have the freshest seafood possible. Also, Flying Ninja has creative and contemporary roll creations like their Alcatraz Roll and Gold Rush Roll. In addition, Flying Ninja also serve other dishes like traditional Miso Ramen - a soup base creation with steamed bok choy, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, seaweed, and scallions, and their Donduri-Rice Bowl that come with your choice of protein like poke tuna or chicken teriyaki. Flying Ninja covers all points of Japanese cuisine to …

Established in 1927, Sabella and La Torre is one of the few original Fisherman’s Wharf restaurants still in existence today. They serve exquisite seafood platters like Grilled Garlic Prawns and Fettuccini with Bay Shrimp, straight from the ocean to your plate. They also have a quick stand outside the restaurant serving Clam Chowder and Half Shelled Oyster for the people on the go. Its cozy and quaint dining space has the unique feel of bygone San Francisco traditions. Stop by and have a taste of tradition at Sabella and La Torre.

Scoma’s Restaurant is a San Francisco institution and a Fisherman’s Wharf landmark. Serving up a bountiful menu of seafood since 1965, this family-owned and operated restaurant has come a long way from its days as a six-stool coffee shop. Now, visitors savor a boatload selection of fresh fare like their Clams on a Half Shell, Lobster Ravioli, and French Fried Scallops. And if you’re in the mood for meat, they can satisfy that craving with one of their naturally raised beef cuts. Come for lunch or dinner, and satisfy that craving for great seafood today.

Since 1916, The Buena Vista Café in Fisherman’s Warf has been a San Francisco landmark. In 1952, with aid from Pulitzer-Prize winning travel writer Stanton Delaplane, the then-owner of the Buena Vista perfected the recipe for their now legendary Irish Coffee. The drink is so popular, the Buena Vista serves up to 2,000 Irish Coffees a day. Should you choose to bypass the Café’s claim to fame, there is a full bar that features a long list of specialty drinks including the Akvavit w/ Beer Snit, the New Orleans Fizz, and the Nutty Irishman. The kitchen serves traditional American fare …

McCormick & Kuleto’s Seafood Restaurant is located in famed Ghirardelli Square, overlooking the San Francisco Bay and other prized attractions like Alcatraz Island, Angel Island, Aquatic Park, and the marina. They only offer the highest quality of seafood that changes accordingly to its supply and demand; the menu is printed twice daily to ensure it reflects what’s hot off the docks and hot in the kitchen. Guests can expect to indulge on local catches as well as seasonal specialties from the US and international waters. Complement your ‘surf’ with some ‘turf’ and enjoy a number of prime steak, chicken, and …

Just follow the neon sign that says “Eat at Joe’s” on Jefferson Street in the historic Fisherman’s Wharf, and diners will find themselves at Joe’s Crab Shack where buckets of crab, lobster, shellfish and shrimp await. The atmosphere is quirky and casual, and since Joe’s is situated on the second level, the window seats give a great view of the Wharf. The crabs, for which they are famous for, come in six mouthwatering flavors, one of the favorites being Chesapeake Style with Old Bay seasonings. The generous buckets and steam pots are a great way to get down and dirty …

What started as a novelty shrimp restaurant has grown into one of the most popular and well known seafood restaurants in the United States. Located on Pier 39, the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. has gained a reputation for quality shrimp, shellfish, and fish in a fun and carefree environment that's ideal for the whole family. Perky and attentive waitresses, wild decor, and amazing drinks only seek to enhance the tremendous menu of inventive and flavorful dishes that have made the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. so popular. Whet your appetite with appetizers like the Cajun Shrimp or Seafood Hush Pups, and …

While most seafood restaurants around PIER 39 have just one specialty, nearly all of the sea's creatures are served up at Pier Market and served up well. Pier Market is yet another acclaimed restaurant from the Simmons family, who have created some of the most popular dining destinations on PIER 39 and Fisherman's Wharf. The Simmons family knows that the coast of San Francisco provides a diverse array of delicious seafood and seek to offer their customers an abundance of choices. Pier Market always offers its popular and award-winning Clam Chowder in fluffy bread bowls, but it also features succulent …

Crab lovers have probably tasted every crab cake and cracked crab under the sun; but what about Crab Fondue or Crab Enchiladas? At the Crab House at Pier 39, diners will find fresh, juicy crab used in some of the most inventive and delicious dishes they've ever experienced, as well as excellent interpretations of classic favorites. The quality dishes that Crab House at Pier 39 serves begin with quality crab harvested from the Pacific Ocean. The restaurant only uses Dungeness crabs weighing at least two pounds, meaning the meat used in menu items is very plump and the crab legs …

Seafood lovers that appreciate selection, quality, and an amazing waterfront view are bound to enjoy everything that Alioto's has to offer. Located on Fisherman's Wharf, Alioto's adds a signature Italian flair to all of their dishes, which also include fresh, high quality seafood. The restaurant should know a thing or two about fresh, quality fish, shellfish, and mollusks, considering that it began as a fish stall on Fisherman's Wharf in 1925. Finding that she could better showcase her bounty on a table rather than on ice, Rose Alioto created the restaurant to show diners how traditional Italian cuisine could enhance …

A true testament to San Francisco's fishing industry, the Blue Mermaid offers award-winning clam chowder and other seafood delights in a comfortable and nautical atmosphere. The restaurant and bar is located in the old Haslett Warehouse and Argonaut Hotel on Fisherman's Wharf, which itself is steeped in nautical history. Not content to coast on a historical reputation, the Blue Mermaid has made some San Francisco seafood history of its own by offering a variety of delicious and rare chowders—including their creamy, signature, award-winning Dungeness Crab and Corn Chowder. This popular eatery also offers a bevy of seafood and meat dishes, …

Since 1852, Ghirardelli has built a reputation for producing some of the most decadent and delicious chocolate in the country. People might be surprised to find that Ghirardelli's origins date back to the San Francisco gold rush, when the company provided a taste of luxuriousness to miners exhausted after a grueling day of labor. Ghirardelli's remains an extravagant treat to people who need a break from hectic, modern day living, especially at their original ice cream and chocolate shop in San Francisco. For years, families and friends have enjoyed the traditions shared at this Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop, …

Two blocks away from the famous Fisherman's Wharf, Coffee Adventures on Columbus Avenue creates delicious cafe drinks and offers variety of pastries, sandwiches, and salads. Deemed to have the “Best Chai in San Francisco,” Coffee Adventures has a wide assortment of fresh Loose Leaf Teas served hot or cold for your drinking pleasure. A family environment, children and adults can enjoy the slot car race track inside the main area. Guests can choose to relax inside the cafe or utilize the outside patio to enjoy their coffee, tea, or hot pastries.

Pier 39 is a sweet place to visit, especially when visitors enter through the doors of the Candy Baron. Just grab a wooden basket before strolling in, and sift through the barrelfuls of salt water taffy, chocolate, licorice, and more novelty candies. The Candy Baron has been a permanent fixture on San Francisco’s famous Pier 39 since it was first established in 2003. Customers will find all brands at the Candy Baron, but the collection of old-fashioned and classic sweet treats is the best on the Pier! Of the three Candy Barons locations in California, San Francisco is lucky to …

For those sunny days spent exploring the San Francisco shoreline, Dryer’s Ice Cream Pier 39 provides a sweet pit stop. This Fisherman’s Wharf location offers a variety of flavors from classic chocolate to newcomers like green tea and mocha mousse chocolate. Sizes come by the scoop, in either a cup or cone, with a selection of candy or fruit toppings so each treat seeker can personalize their choice. For those looking for variety, Dryer’s also offers non ice cream alternatives such as self serve frozen yogurt, bulk candy, and blended beverages. The walk up counter allows customers to collect their …