San Francisco Restaurants : Fisherman's Wharf

Crab House At Pier 39

Address: Pier 39, Suite 203 C, San Francisco, CA 94133 (Map) - Tel:(415) 434-2722

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 are extra filling. The chefs at the restaurant have created a menu that represents nearly every tasty way possible to cook these hearty crabs, and have thought of new ingredients and dishes to combine them with. Visitors can enjoy Crab chowder, an open face Crab Melt, and Crab Alfredo, as well as a number of seafood dishes featuring quality oysters, lobster, fish, and much more. Be sure to try the restaurant's signature dish, the Killer Crab roasted in their secret garlic sauce and served in a variety of sizes for any number of people. The Crab House at Pier 39 has become an ocean front favorite for it's beautiful views, excellent service, and—of course—killer crab.

McCormick & Kuleto's

Address: 900 North Point Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 (Map) - Tel:(415) 929-1730

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. McCormick & Kuleto’s features seafood that is so fresh that the menu has to work to keep up; 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 savor 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 pasta entrees too. Come for Sunday Brunch and enjoy the fine fare and views in the light of day, and pair your meal with one of their specialty cocktails any time of day.

Ana Mandara

Address: 891 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 (Map) - Tel:(415) 771-6800

Often referred to as the restaurant that Don Johnson and Cheech Marin own, Ana Mandara’s real stars are Executive Chef Khai Duong and Sommelier Joanna Breslin. Chef Duong’s French twist on Vietnamese cuisine has earned the restaurant immense praise and Breslin’s extensive wine list has earned Ana Mandara the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence every year since the restaurant's inception. Ana Mandera is translated as “beautiful refuge,” but more specifically it refers to a 700-year old Vietnamese story of forbidden love. This mysterious romanticism, the restaurant's dramatic décor, the wine and the food are enough to keep diners returning year after year.

Scoma's Restaurant

Address: Pier 47, Al Scoma Way, San Francisco, CA 94133 (Map) - Tel:(415) 771-4383

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.

Bistro Boudin

Address: 160 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133 (Map) - Tel:(415) 351-5561

It may have all began with the bread, but now it’s about so much more. Bistro Boudin is located on the upper level of Boudin at the Warf, serving up heaping helpings of bay-front views with every loaf of sourdough they turn out. Bistro Boudin continues to honor its roots by featuring its famous sourdough prominently on the menu, while representing San Francisco’s rich heritage with classic seafood specialties and more contemporary takes on old recipes. To complement the menu and region, Bistro Boudin also presents guests with a wine list saturated in the area’s award-winning varietals. Whether you’re enjoying an iconic bread bowl with Bistro Boudin’s own clam chowder or sampling from a local winery, you will be savoring a taste of San Francisco.