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Address:
Pier 7 on the Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94111

Neighborhood:
Financial District / Embarcadero

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Cuisine:
Californian

Price: $31 to $50

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The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.waterfrontsf.com
Email: waterfrontsanfrancisco@yahoo.com
Phone: (415) 391-2696
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Sunday: 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Dinner: Monday - Sunday: 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM.
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Californian, Seafood
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View
Special Events & Promotions: Happy Hour: Monday-Sunday, 3pm-7pm.

Getting there

Cross Street: Broadway
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: $10

A word from The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe

An experience in excellent Seafood cuisine with a gorgeous view of the Bay.

The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe

4.1

221 $31 to $50 restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerScenic View

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253 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

253 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

scenic view(184)
special occasion(120)
romantic(94)

great for outdoor dining(73)
fit for foodies(71)
good for groups(66)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (253)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had a great time. We sat

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We had a great time. We sat out in the heated and covered patio and had the best view. But then again, anywhere one sits has a view. Service and food was wonderful and our server was charming."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I hosted some visitors from

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2010

Dined on 04/10/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I hosted some visitors from Europe. They loved the food. We got to have a good conversation because there was little ambient noise. Great table service. Dropped ~$500 for a table of six incl. wine and appetizers. Good value."

Dined on 04/10/2012

2010

Special Features: good for groups, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

great view of the bay, very

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2008

Dined on 04/14/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"great view of the bay, very good food and attentive service!"

Dined on 04/14/2012

2008

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service was prompt and courteous.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Service was prompt and courteous. The waiter had good recommendations. Food was portioned just right. We enjoyed the lemon chiffon cake for desert. It was nice to see something unique on the desert menu. Wine list was adequate, it wasn't designed to impress but had a reasonable selection well priced to go with the food they mainly serve.

It was romantic without being fancy for a nice relaxing evening meal."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

Special Features: romantic, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Fabulous classic San Francisco

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2006

Dined on 04/13/2012

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Fabulous classic San Francisco Bay views -- beautiful setting! Food is average, but if you love seafood, this is a great place, given the spectacular views, great service and holiday atmosphere."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2006

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful place

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/12/2012

2007

Dined on 04/12/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Wonderful king of salmon and the cocktail selections were great. The view was wonderful! On a Thursday afternoon it's like there were only three to four tables occupied and the rest were watching the game at the bar. Great place to dine without feeling cramped, congested and overwhelmed. Servers were extremely friendly and approachable. They greeted me at the front and they were very patient with me and my guest (we stayed for 3 hrs). Prices are more reasonable than Waterbar restaurant (both seafood). But I personally did not like their calamari which included shrimp, the texture became too rigid for my palate. But I will definitely return :)"

Dined on 04/12/2012

2007

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Pleasant experience

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/11/2012

2008

Dined on 04/11/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We had a very delicious dinner with guests from Switzerland. Our guests who visit the Bay Area from time to time will definitely be back. They also will put it on their list of San Francisco restaurants to visit."

Dined on 04/11/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Generous portions, I had the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2001

Dined on 04/10/2012

2001

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Generous portions, I had the seafood linguini entree and had to take part of it home. My friend and I were seated upstairs and we had a nice view of the Bay Bridge."