Seafood Restaurants

A relaxing blend of neutral colors adorns the interior of Benu, a classy restaurant located in the SOMA neighborhood of San Francisco. An extensive wine list is hand selected, and provides an ideal complement to the different menus available. Although both menus are subject to change with the availability of fresh ingredients, the Tasting Menu features unique dishes such as Thousand-Year-Old Quail Egg and “Shark’s Fin” Soup. The A La Carte dinner menu offers diners the option of building their own meal, with entrée categories such as Fish and Shellfish and Pasta and Rice. Carnivores and vegetarians alike can find …

Morlowe is a market driven neighborhood bistro, offering favorite entrees with a unique and flavorful twist. Head Chef Jennifer Puccio creates a mix of snacks, appetizers, and main dishes with the kinds of ingredients she loves to eat like Anson Mills Polenta and Seared Hawaiian Tombo Tuna. Marlowe also has a strong assemble of wines that spotlight lesser-known wineries and regions. The lineup is a selection of 10 reds and 10 whites by the glass and over 60 bottles to pick. Morlowe offers guest great bistro entrees that could be paired with one of their unique wines in a amazing …

With a long, colorful history of renovation and renewal, The Cliff House has been an iconic figure perched on San Francisco’s cliffs for nearly 150 years. Today, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the restaurant is the crown jewel of the west coast’s largest urban park. The building is rich with history, featuring neoclassical architecture reminiscent of the original 1863 Cliff House, proudly displaying more than 200 autographed pictures of dignitaries and movie stars that have visited over the years. The menu boasts some classic west coast fare like Cioppino and Dungeness crab, in addition to bistro staples like Braised Short Ribs. …

San Francisco has a rich history of serving fresh and delicious seafood, but no seafood restaurant has more history than the Tadich Grill. As the oldest continuously running restaurant in San Francisco, the Tadich Grill has had plenty of time to develop a time-tested method for pleasing its customers. Opened as a coffee stand in 1849, the restaurant is not only one of the oldest restaurants in town, but also the first to cook its fresh, local seafood in a mesquite charcoal broiler, adding a delicious smoky flavor. Customers often wait in long lines to enjoy the popular oysters and …

Thanh Long is the first family restaurant that began their multi-million dollar empire. Knowing for their fine Vietnamese cuisine, Thanh Long creates mouthwatering and signature dishes that utilizes mostly fresh fish, crab, prawns from the San Francisco bay. The Colossal Royal Tiger Prawns dish is a favorite among the return guests. Served on a bed of garlic noodles, chefs arrange large tiger prawns and grill them with a secret spices only the founding family knows. Thanh Long has been offers delicious Vietnamese cuisine for over 30 years and will not stop.

Established in 1908, John’s Grill is a landmark restaurant that offers guests great streaks, fresh seafood, salads, and pasta for an honest price. Located in the heart of Union Square, John’s Grill attracts people of all kinds, even celebrities, because of their American cuisine and cocktails. John’s Grill interior is classic rendition on how restaurant looked in the past. The restaurant’s interior is decorated with original period furniture. Their dark oak panels are covered with photos of famous guests and pieces of art in the 1900’s. For large parties, John’s Grill has a private dining room that can accommodate up …

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 …

Alexander’s Steakhouse in the SOMA (South of Market) District is a high-end American steakhouse with a hint of Japanese influence that doesn’t skimp on anything. This menu covers the gamut of decadence from items like Caviar Parfait and Shigoku Oysters on the half shell for appetizers to Day Boat Scallops and Maine Lobster for prolific entrees. However, when it comes to steak, be ready to be blown away. Alexander’s has “Wagyu” on the menu, and specializes in prime, aged steaks to intensify the flavor. Five different types of “Wagyu” are on the menu with the Sher Australian Steak leading the …

R & G Lounge offers diners traditional Cantonese cuisine right from the heart of Chinatown. The interior décor is very modern, with stainless steal countertops and uniquely designed accents on the ceilings and walls. Along the walls, carnivorous diners have the opportunity to scope out their meal: fish tanks filled with live seafood just waiting to be ordered. R & G Lounge is known for its signature Salt and Pepper Dungeness Crab as well as other seafood-centered dishes. Seafood isn’t the only protein option available, however. Plenty of dishes star beef, pork, and chicken as their main ingredient. The menu …

Named after the sound a stone makes when it drops in the water, Plouf is a trendy French seafood bistro on Belden Alley in the Financial District. Plouf specialize in creating the best Parisian style mussels, unique appetizers, salads, seafood dishes, and meats. Enjoy Plouf’s open, energetic environment. Big sea catches decorate Plouf’s walls Parisian style umbrellas above their tables adds to their style while providing shade for guests on sunny days.

Making the most of a simple, rustic interior with strong influences of the bayou thrown in, Angeline’s Louisiana Kitchen focuses on authentic Creole and Cajun eats. Seasonal crawfish boils make this East Bay eatery a must-do in terms of Louisiana cuisine. Chef Brandon Dubea brings a lifetime of Louisiana upbringing to the kitchen of this local establishment, located just a stone’s throw from the Berkeley Public Library. Make sure that after a big ol’ bowl of steaming gumbo, you save room for a New Orleans classic, Angeline’s award-winning beignets, cooked to order.

Located in the unique and historic Lafayette Mercantile Building, Yankee Pier is a lively seafood house offering up locally sourced dishes. Committed to following sustainable practices, Yankee Pier adheres to the strict guidelines of the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program, which promotes healthy ocean wildlife. Choose from a wide variety of options such as the hand-picked Maine Lobster Roll, or Beer battered fish and chips using (surprise) Fish House Ale. Yankee Pier has solid happy hour offerings from beer to bites, as well as a sizeable kid’s menu, ensuring a quality experience for everyone on your guest list.

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, …

It goes without saying, visitors cannot walk down a single block in Chinatown without passing by a cluster of Chinese restaurants. Kan’s Restaurant, located on the corner of Grant and Sacramento, is a haven for those hungry diners in search for an affordable meal. Kan’s is easy to find. Just look for the sidewalk sales lady urging potential guests up the staircase to the restaurant. Patrons will find a traditional menu with familiar dishes like pork buns, shrimp wontons, and beef chow fun. Eating under the glass chandeliers and Chinese lanterns gives a nostalgic feel. Guests can also sip on …

A place that is not too far, far away in the city of San Francisco, lies Galaxcy Pizza that provides out of this world pizza with incredible flavor combinations. Choose from favorites like the Moon pizza, made of three meats and fresh vegetable toppings or the Venus Pizza, containing a generous amount of pesto, artichoke, olives, mushrooms, garlic. Galaxcy Pizza also offers delivery service that covers most of the districts in the downtown SF.