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1. Hook Fish Co
$ | Sunset |Unpretentious yet undeniably chic, this neighborhood beach shack is famous for its simple, fresh seafood. The menu changes daily depending on the day's catch, so join hungry surfers and locals as they gobble up tacos, burritos, or fish-and-chips; wash your choice down with beer or wine. Come early and expect a wait for the long communal table or the coveted wooden stools along the counter.
4542 Irving St., San Francisco, California, 94122, USA415-569–4984Known For
- Possibly the best fish-and-chips in San Francisco
- Blackboard oysters and specials
- Long lines
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2. Swan Oyster Depot
$$ | Polk Gulch |Half fish market and half diner, this small, slim, family-run seafood operation, open since 1912, has no tables, just a narrow marble counter with about 18 stools. Some locals come in to buy perfectly fresh salmon, halibut, crabs, and other seafood to take home; everyone else hops onto one of the rickety stools to enjoy a dozen oysters, other shellfish, or a bowl of clam chowder—the only hot food served. All of the seafood is served up with a side of big personality from the jovial folks behind the counter, who make you feel like a regular. Come before 11 am or after 2 pm to avoid a long wait, and bring a full wallet: old-school Swan takes cash only.
1517 Polk St., San Francisco, California, 94109, USA415-673–1101Known For
- Memorable Dungeness crab Louie salad
- Fresh oysters and seafood
- Clam chowder
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No dinner, Reservations not accepted -
3. Angler
$$$ | |Immaculately fresh seafood and a wood-burning hearth are the centerpieces of this bustling yet luxurious sibling to Saison. The menu descriptions might be brief, but it's really all about the ingredients and impeccable technique—whether it's a grilled hand-dived scallop or the signature thinly sliced potato with Sonoma cheeses—fulfilling their full potential on the plate with a few smart embellishments.
132 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, California, 94105, USA415-872–9442Known For
- Taxidermy-filled back room with Bay Bridge views
- Tuna tartare with tomato jelly
- Instagram-favorite radicchio salad
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4. Hayes Street Grill
$$$ | Hayes Valley |You'll snag a table if you arrive at this longtime (since 1979) standby just as music lovers are folding their napkins and heading off for a show at the nearby Opera House or SFJAZZ Center. Fresh, sustainable, often local seafood lures the faithful here, as well as peak seasonal produce from the nearby region. Much of the fish—yellowtail, salmon, swordfish—is grilled and served with a choice of sauces, from beurre blanc to lemon-and-caper butter. Brass coat hooks, white tablecloths, a long bar, and a mix of banquettes and tables define the traditional San Francisco look.
320 Hayes St., San Francisco, California, 94102, USA415-863–5545Known For
- Simple yet excellent fish preparations
- Choice of sauces
- White-tablecloth dining in timeless atmosphere
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Rate Includes: Closed most Mon.–Wed. except opera and symphony performance days -
5. Hog Island Oyster Company
$$ | |A thriving oyster farm north of San Francisco in Tomales Bay serves up its harvest at this raw bar and restaurant in the Ferry Building, where devotees come for impeccably fresh oysters and clams on the half shell. Other mollusk-centered options include first-rate clam chowder, grilled oysters, and steamed mussels and clams; the kitchen also makes one of the city's best grilled cheese sandwiches.
1 Ferry Bldg., San Francisco, California, 94111, USA415-391–7117Known For
- Crowds slurping dozens of oysters
- Local produce salads
- Superior Bloody Mary
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Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted -
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6. Hog Island Oyster Company
$$ | Embarcadero |A thriving oyster farm north of San Francisco in Tomales Bay serves up its harvest at this raw bar and restaurant in the Ferry Building, where devotees come for impeccably fresh oysters and clams on the half shell, even though it closes early (by 7 pm most nights). Other mollusk-centered options include a first-rate seafood stew, grilled oysters, clam chowder, and “steamer” dishes, but the bar also turns out one of the city’s best grilled cheese sandwiches,made with three artisanal cheeses on artisanal bread.
1 Ferry Bldg., San Francisco, California, USA415-391--7117Known For
- Crowds slurping dozens of oysters
- Local produce salads
- Superior Bloody Mary
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7. Mission Rock Resort
$$ | Mission Bay |Fresh seafood and waterfront views are some of the many reasons to swing by this fun restaurant in the shadow of the Chase Center. Local fish is emphasized, whether as a fried petrale sole sandwich or black cod in an elaborate dinner entrée with warm fregola and mushroom pilaf. Some tables go for a proper multi-course meal, while others enjoy all of the tempting small plates tapas-style. Even if it isn't a sunny day, patio heaters and awnings protect diners from the elements.
817 Terry A Francois Blvd., San Francisco, California, 94158, USA415-701–7625Known For
- Margaritas
- Dungeness crab and bay shrimp roll
- Oysters in a variety of preparations
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
8. Scoma's
$$$$ | |Ask locals where to eat at Fisherman's Wharf and you'll usually get a blank look, but the answer is this San Francisco classic that is undoubtedly the leader among its peers (or piers?). The Pier 47 spot was a coffee shop when brothers Al and Jay Scoma bought it in 1965 (the homey coffeehouse vibe still lingers around the retro-meets-contemporary space), and the restaurant continues to be a great stop for excellent fresh fish and seafood preparations.
1965 Al Scoma Way, San Francisco, California, 94133, USA415-771–4383Known For
- Excellent crab Louis
- One of the city's best cioppinos
- Surprisingly great cocktails and wine
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9. Tadich Grill
$$$ | |Locations and owners have changed more than once since this old-timer started as a coffee stand in 1849, but the crowds keep coming. Snag one of the private booths (complete with a bell to summon the brusque, white-coated waiters) and sample seafood—always the name of the game here—such as the Dungeness crab cocktail or local sanddabs (a type of flounder).
240 California St., San Francisco, California, 94111, USA415-391–1849Known For
- Delicious cioppino
- One- (or three-) martini lunches
- Hangtown fry (a type of omelet from gold-rush days)
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat. -
10. Waterbar
$$$$ | |Come for seafood with a view: sky-high aquariums dominate the dining room, and the bay is just beyond, but the biggest attraction is the food. Every fin and shell of the sea, from the oak-roasted striped bass to the black cod from the Mendocino Coast, is sustainably sourced. Speaking of that view, no restaurant has a more prime vantage point of the Bay Bridge than this one, though the full dining-with-a-view experience is more enjoyable on the patio or in the spacious front dining room than in the rather dim rear dining area. For a steak house with a view, head to Waterbar's next-door sibling, EPIC Steak.
399 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, California, 94105, USA415-284–9922Known For
- Cured fish and iced shellfish starters
- Always feels like a celebration
- Delightful Pat Kuleto–designed interior
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11. Woodhouse Fish Co.
$$ | Castro |New Englanders or anyone else hungry for a lobster roll fix need look no further than this super-friendly spot, where the rolls are utterly authentic and accompanied with slaw and fries. Seafood fans will find plenty else to love on the menu, which is stocked with everything from cioppino to crab melts. The V-shape storefront, which stands on a busy Market Street corner, is comfortably funky. It seems like everyone in the neighborhood turns out for $1.25 West Coast oysters on Tuesday. A second branch is in Lower Pacific Heights.
2073 Market St., San Francisco, California, 94114, USA415-437–2722Known For
- Beer-battered fish-and-chips
- $1.25 oysters on Tuesday
- Nautical decor
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
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