The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe

Name: The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe
Address: Pier 7 on the Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94111
Telephone: (415) 391-2696
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (3669)

$31 to $50

Californian

Pier 7 on the Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions

ZAGAT 2015
"Breathtaking Bay Bridge views from every table, both indoors and from the "tented patio", makes this Embarcadero seafooder a wonderful place to relax and absorb the beautiful setting, while the Californian fare is deemed well executed."

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Seafood, Contemporary French / American
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 391-2696
Website
http://www.waterfrontsf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Please contact restaurant for details. We have Private Rooms available with a Private Bar, Expansive views of the Bay, including the Bay Bridge Lights, all accessible via stairs or our private elevator.
Private party contact
Kelsi Ramhurst: (415) 654-2825

Location
Pier 7 on the Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111
Neighborhood
Financial District / Embarcadero
Cross street
Broadway
Parking details
$20
Public transit
F- Line stops in front every 15 minutes, daily until midnight.10 minutes walking distance from Bart.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Basket of Bread$5.00
Selection of Oysters$4.50
Minimum order of 4
- ea$4.50
Fresh Seafood Platter
- A.Q.
Grilled Seafood Platter
- A.Q.
Wild Gulf Prawn Cocktail with Cocktail Sauce$22.00
Grilled Pancetta Prawns with Serrano Aioli$22.00
Dungeness Crab Cakes Basil Oil & Lemon Aioli$32.00
Buttermilk Fried Calamari & Rock Shrimp$24.00
Mussels in White Wine & Garlic$22.00
Half Dozen Baked Oysters$32.00
Shishito Pepper & Serrano Aioli$12.00

Soup & Salads

Waterfront Clam Chowder, Hobbs Bacon & Point Reyes Manila Clams$13.00
Salad of Young Leaves, Chives, Cherry Tomatoes, Parsley, Tarragon, Mint, & House Italian Dressing$14.00
Caesar Salad Petite Romaine Hearts, Croutons, Parmesan, & Caesar Dressing$14.00
Seafood Cobb, Wild Gulf Prawns, Dungeness Crab, & Meyer Lemon Dressing$33.00
Early Girl Tomatoes with Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Lemon & Extra Virgin Olive Oil$16.00

Wood Fired Oven Pizzas

Margherita, Marinara, Mozzarella, & Basil$17.00
Prosciutto, Mozzarella Arugula, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, & Lemon Juice$19.00
Sausage, Fennel, Garlic Confit, Spring Onions, Chives, Mozzarella, & Pecorino$20.00

Entrées

Waterfront Cioppino, Dungeness Crab, Clams, Mussels, Prawns, White Fish, & Tomato Broth$44.00
Dungeness Crab Sandwich with Frisée$29.00
Salmon Burger, Fresh Arugula, Tartar Sauce & Sweet Potato Fries$24.00
Waterfront Kobe Beef Cheeseburger & French Fries$22.00
Handmade Seafood Linguini, Rock Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, Crab, Basil, & Parmesan$42.00
Petrale Sole Meuniere, Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach, & Capers$32.00
King Salmon, Mashed Potatoes, Oven Dried Tomatoes, & Chive Butter$38.00
Mary's Chicken Breast, Polenta, French Green Beans, & Rosemary Natural Jus$30.00
Butternut Squash Risotto with Sage Wild Arugula & Pancetta$30.00
- Add Lobster$40.00
Flannery Beef Cal. Reserve 6 oz . Filet Mignon, Fingerling Potatoes, & Sauteed Spinach$55.00
Alaskan Halibut, Crab Mashed, Asparagus, Lemon, Nage & Basil Oil $43.00

Sides

French Fries$9.00
Sweet Potato Fries$10.00
Onion Rings$10.00
Crab Mashed Potatoes$13.00
Sauteed Spinach Pancetta & Garlic$8.00
Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Caramelized Onions & Hobb Bacon $12.00

What 3,669 people are saying

The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

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The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe offers stunning views and "amazing service." Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "great variety" on the menu. While some found the prices high, many praised the "romantic atmosphere" and "memorable dining experiences." A few reviews mentioned slow service, but overall, it's a "quintessential San Francisco" spot.

3,669 Reviews

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Shelley
Unspecified1 review
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
It is closed about 9 pm and it is too early for a booking of 7:45
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Amanda VIP
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect San Francisco day on the water! Amazing views, delicious cocktails, great service and yummy food:)
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John VIP
California Central Coast15 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went two nights in a row ! The salmon 🍣 was amazing we had it both times ! The food and service was amazing! I highly recommend this place to friends and will return when I’m back in sf ! And the view is wonderful as well!
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John VIP
California Central Coast15 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was our first time and we will return, service was great as well as the food 🍱
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RICHARD VIP
San Francisco Bay Area18 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food and service. The water view is exceptional. It is one of my favorite restaurants.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego1 review
3.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Food varied. Scallops were well prepared, steak was overpriced and lacked flavor, the encrusted fish was good. The strawberry shortcake was underwhelming. The waiter appeared tired and not too happy about having to wait on us. Service was slow and he checked on us infrequently. The location was beautiful. Oddly, there was a missing faucet in the women's bathroom. Hopefully, this issue is fixed.
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Leah
Chicago / Illinois1 review
3.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Waterfront restaurant was pretty much what you would expect from a restaurant with that name. It’s waterfront. And it’s a restaurant. The waiter seemed to take longer than I would have expected for the crowdedness of the restaurant. The wine was just okay. The seafood pasta was fairly bland unfortunately. The bread was quite good. And the view was nice. But nothing I would write home about. Wouldn’t go back, just because I’m sure there are better waterfront restaurants in the area.
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Cyon
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top 5 experiences ever. Views- lovely Service- AMAZING, attentive, personable, knowledgeable (waiter knew my favorite oyster just by showing him the shell) Quality- full stars. Steak, burger, oysters, fish and chips, risotto, dessert. All superb. Value- worth every penny Vibe- (3pm on a Saturday), quiet, chill, local, peaceful We haven’t enjoyed lingering over such a good meal in quite some time. Highly recommend.
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Stephen
Northern Territory9 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service, good menu, perhaps a little expensive
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Marsha
San Francisco Bay Area18 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was outstanding! We all agreed we are definitely going back!
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FAQs

The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe is rated 4.4 stars by 3669 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

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Google Map for The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe

Pier 7 on the Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111

Additional information

Cross street
Broadway
Neighborhood
Financial District / Embarcadero
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Seafood, Contemporary French / American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
$20
Public transit
F- Line stops in front every 15 minutes, daily until midnight.10 minutes walking distance from Bart.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.waterfrontsf.com/
Phone number
(415) 391-2696
Private party facilities
Please contact restaurant for details. We have Private Rooms available with a Private Bar, Expansive views of the Bay, including the Bay Bridge Lights, all accessible via stairs or our private elevator.
Private party contact
Kelsi Ramhurst: (415) 654-2825

The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Main Dining Room

North Room

South Patio

Mezzanine

Tented Pier

Custom inquiry

Starters

Basket of Bread$5.00

Selection of Oysters$4.50

Fresh Seafood Platter

Grilled Seafood Platter

Wild Gulf Prawn Cocktail with Cocktail Sauce$22.00

Grilled Pancetta Prawns with Serrano Aioli$22.00

Dungeness Crab Cakes Basil Oil & Lemon Aioli$32.00

Buttermilk Fried Calamari & Rock Shrimp$24.00

Mussels in White Wine & Garlic$22.00

Half Dozen Baked Oysters$32.00

Shishito Pepper & Serrano Aioli$12.00

Soup & Salads

Waterfront Clam Chowder, Hobbs Bacon & Point Reyes Manila Clams$13.00

Salad of Young Leaves, Chives, Cherry Tomatoes, Parsley, Tarragon, Mint, & House Italian Dressing$14.00

Caesar Salad Petite Romaine Hearts, Croutons, Parmesan, & Caesar Dressing$14.00

Seafood Cobb, Wild Gulf Prawns, Dungeness Crab, & Meyer Lemon Dressing$33.00

Early Girl Tomatoes with Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Lemon & Extra Virgin Olive Oil$16.00

Wood Fired Oven Pizzas

Margherita, Marinara, Mozzarella, & Basil$17.00

Prosciutto, Mozzarella Arugula, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, & Lemon Juice$19.00

Sausage, Fennel, Garlic Confit, Spring Onions, Chives, Mozzarella, & Pecorino$20.00

Entrées

Waterfront Cioppino, Dungeness Crab, Clams, Mussels, Prawns, White Fish, & Tomato Broth$44.00

Dungeness Crab Sandwich with Frisée$29.00

Salmon Burger, Fresh Arugula, Tartar Sauce & Sweet Potato Fries$24.00

Waterfront Kobe Beef Cheeseburger & French Fries$22.00

Handmade Seafood Linguini, Rock Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, Crab, Basil, & Parmesan$42.00

Petrale Sole Meuniere, Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach, & Capers$32.00

King Salmon, Mashed Potatoes, Oven Dried Tomatoes, & Chive Butter$38.00

Mary's Chicken Breast, Polenta, French Green Beans, & Rosemary Natural Jus$30.00

Butternut Squash Risotto with Sage Wild Arugula & Pancetta$30.00

Flannery Beef Cal. Reserve 6 oz . Filet Mignon, Fingerling Potatoes, & Sauteed Spinach$55.00

Alaskan Halibut, Crab Mashed, Asparagus, Lemon, Nage & Basil Oil $43.00

Sides

French Fries$9.00

Sweet Potato Fries$10.00

Onion Rings$10.00

Crab Mashed Potatoes$13.00

Sauteed Spinach Pancetta & Garlic$8.00

Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Caramelized Onions & Hobb Bacon $12.00

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