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Address:
399 The Embarcadero South
San Francisco, CA 94105

Neighborhood:
SOMA

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Cuisine:
Seafood

Price: $31 to $50

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Waterbar Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.waterbarsf.com
Email: wbinfo@waterbarsf.com
Phone: (415) 284-9922
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday 11:30am - 2:00pm, Dinner: Sunday - Monday 5:30pm - 9:30pm, Tuesday - Saturday 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Brunch: Saturday - Sunday 11:30am - 2:45pm, Our Bar Menu is served everyday from 2:00pm until closing.
Payment Options: AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Seafood
Executive Chef: Parke Ulrich
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Getting there

Cross Street: Harrison
Parking: Valet

A word from Waterbar

Waterbar is a seafood-centric restaurant located on the waterfront with spectacular panoramic views of the bay and city skyline, exceptional design, and a menu of the freshest sustainable fish and seafood. Featuring stunning outdoor (dog-friendly) dining on the waterfront patio, a relaxed… atmosphere and floor-to-ceiling circular aquariums filled with an eye-catching array of fish and marine life from the Pacific Ocean Waterbar is not to be missed.

Waterbar is open daily and features $1 Oysters and a lively ‘Come UnHinged’ happy hour M-F, 3-6 p.m.Continued

Waterbar

4.3

520 $31 to $50 restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
Diners' Choice WinnerScenic View
Diners' Choice WinnerSeafood

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518 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

518 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

scenic view(390)
fit for foodies(319)
special occasion(306)

romantic(196)
great for outdoor dining(191)
great for lunch(164)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (518)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent spot for a first

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/15/2012

2011

Dined on 04/15/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Excellent spot for a first date. Price is high but it's worth wise."

Dined on 04/15/2012

2011

Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

On the clock

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We were on a tight schedule to get to the Giant's opener and they did a great job. The food was the usual outstanding!"

Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Every time I visit I like

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/27/2012

2011

Dined on 03/27/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Every time I visit I like it more. Keep up the good work."

Dined on 03/27/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Stellar Restaurant with SpectaculaV

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2010

Dined on 04/10/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"With the Bay Bridge expanse at night in front of you and the amazing selection of fresh oysters, you can't help but smile and enjoy yourself."

Dined on 04/10/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Had a great table by the window.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2006

Dined on 04/10/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Had a great table by the window. Restaurant was very busy and very noisy. Not the place to go for a quiet, romantic meal"

Dined on 04/10/2012

2006

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful restaurant. Took

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/09/2012

2008

Dined on 04/09/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Wonderful restaurant. Took a friend for a birthday lunch, sat outside, beautiful day and fabulous food! All-around terrific experience!"

Dined on 04/09/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The Perfect Meal (Possibly)

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/09/2012

2006

Dined on 04/09/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"An outstanding selection of fresh seafood choices and unique options for appetizers and oysters. A must for any business meeting/meal or just a quiet dinner for two. I have been there multiple times and never had a bad experience or selection of menu items."

Dined on 04/09/2012

2006

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

ALWAYS GOOD.....

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2002

Dined on 04/08/2012

2002

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Waterbar is always a treat. Even though it was Easter and they were quite full, the service was good. Highly recommend this place for drinks at the horse shoe bar, maybe a snack of oysters or other shell fish and a great view of the bay. Lunch or dinner inside or out (weather permitting) is a great time."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2002

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We went on Easter Sunday.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We went on Easter Sunday. Food was excellent; service was slow."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

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

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I was here for Easter Brunch,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2004

Dined on 04/08/2012

2004

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I was here for Easter Brunch, first time. The food was delicious (even the wedge salad) and the service extremely awesome. Our server was Anya and she really went out of her way to accomodate us. The only downside for me were the dogs allowed in the patio. No, they weren't rude but I don't like seeing dogs licking crumbs off of tables..."