Best Historic Restaurants in Fisherman's Wharf

43 restaurants available nearby

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1. Historic John's Grill

4.7

Exceptional(7456)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 58 times today

John's Grill has been a San Francisco tradition since 1908. This historic restaurant is one of the city's oldest and most famous and is a favorite of celebrities who enjoy great steaks, expertly prepared fresh seafood with excellent service and a one of a kind atmosphere. John's Grill was a setting in author Dashiell Hammett, The Maltese Falcon.

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2. Scoma's Fisherman's Wharf

4.7

Exceptional(5771)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • North Beach

Booked 69 times today

Founded in 1965, Scoma's Seafood Restaurant is located in the heart of San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf. Family-owned for three generations, our iconic waterfront restaurant is famous for serving the freshest seafood from pier-to-plate. An award-winning bar program includes an extensive wine list, local microbrews, and expertly crafted cocktails. For nearly 60 years, locals, visitors, politicians, athletes, actors, signers, and heads of state have been frequenting Scoma's for its old-school hospitality, delicious seafood, spectacular views, and impeccable cocktails. Located on a working pier, Scoma's has its own fish receiving station, dealing directly with local fishers for 100% sustainable seafood.***Scoma's gladly welcomes reservations, as well as walk-in guests on a first come first served basis. You can also call 415.771.4383 during our operation hours for assistance with reservations. *** WE OFFER COMPLIMENTORY PARKING***

3. Bistro Boudin

4.4

Awesome(2166)

Price: Moderate

• American • Fisherman's Wharf

Booked 7 times today

Located on the upper level of Boudin at the Wharf, Bistro Boudin offers an ideal place to enjoy a leisurely meal with views of the SF Bay. Warm and inviting with beautiful dark wood accents, Bistro Boudin features a full service bar, Oyster bar and spectacular views of the waterfront. The menu is influenced by the abundance of seasonally fresh foods available in the San Francisco Bay Area and the restaurant is open for lunch and dinner.

4. Fior D'Italia

4.6

Exceptional(1695)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Beach

Booked 18 times today

Let Chef Gianni Audieri create a feast for your senses in the legendary San Francisco restaurant! Located in lively North Beach, Fior d"Italia offers fine Italian dining in a welcoming, elegant and fun atmoshere.Enjoy a classic cocktail or glass of fine wine at the 1920's solid Mahogany and brass bar while chatting with locals and tourists alike. Or enjoy privacy at one of the intimate tables located by the window.Dine in the warmly lit dining room and enjoy a classic Northern Italian dish cooked from only the finest and freshest ingredients. Known for his wide range of organic ingredients, homemade pastas and sumptuous entrees, Chef Gianni has a creation to please every palette."The Fior is a labor of love" says Chef Gianni. "This business is tough but when you love cooking traditional Italian cuisine, it becomes a way of life...and fun too!"Whether on business or pleasure, come dine with us at the Oldest Italian Restaurant in America!

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5. House of Prime Rib

4.8

Exceptional(15908)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 201 times today

62 years of loyal customers can't be wrong. We are grateful to all of our customers, employees, and critics (...though we may not always agree!). The only way to find out the truth is with a visit. Oft imitated, never duplicated. Thank you in advance.

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6. Original Joe's - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(4253)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North Beach

Booked 113 times today

Original Joe’s is the quintessential, classic San Francisco dining experience. A fabric of the City for over 80 years, it is located in the heart of the historic and majestic North Beach, a mecca for natives, tourists, and culinary aficionados alike.Original Joe’s is the oldest of all existing Joe’s restaurants in the country and is the innovator of what is now nationally known as the “Joe’s Concept”. With its signature red leather booths, legendary smooth cocktails, and renowned Italian American menu, Joe’s has come to signify its own Northern Californian category of food and symbolizes classic Italian American comfort food at its finest.

7. The Post Room

4.1

Excellent(183)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 10 times today

In the heart of San Francisco’s Union Square, a new Mediterranean-inspired bar and lounge called The Post Room is nestled inside the historic Beacon Grand and overlooking the hotel’s grand lobby, the vibrant social venue will serve breakfast through supper every day, with brunch served on weekends and complemented by a dazzling live music program.

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8. The Garden Court - Luxury Collection

3.8

Excellent(2469)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • SOMA

Booked 19 times today

Featuring innovative intercontinental cuisine, the famed Garden Court offers a superb dining experience in a glorious setting. This historic landmark serves Breakfast daily, 2 Course Prix Fixe Lunch Monday-Thursday and an enchanting Afternoon Tea on Friday and Saturday. The Garden Court features a stained glass dome, Italian marble columns, Austrian crystal chandeliers and is noted on San Francisco’s Historic Register as Landmark #18. Our Executive Chef invites you to try our signature crab salad lightly dressed in our own Green Goddess Dressing, a true Palace original created in 1923.

9. Starlite

4.4

Awesome(182)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 40 times today

Starlite is a historic San Francisco cocktail bar with nearly a century of vibrant stories. Renowned for hosting lively parties and attracting iconic figures like Alan Ginsberg, Starlite invites guests to the Beacon Grand’s 21st-floor, featuring refreshed interiors by San Francisco designer Alice Crumeyrolle. The atmosphere is set with rich velvet fabrics and a jewel-tone palette inspired by the Art Deco Era, paying homage to the city’s icons. Crafted by Scott Baird of Trick Dog fame, the cocktails are both playful and meticulously made. Michelin-award-winning chef Johnny Spero curates a menu that celebrates San Francisco’s culinary artistry, drawing inspiration from international fare. Enhancing the experience are nightly, all-vinyl DJ sets by music director Nina Tarr.

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10. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco

4.0

Excellent(2017)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Nob Hill

Booked 14 times today

A visit to San Francisco is not complete without experiencing Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar. The Tonga Room offers exceptional Polynesian Cuisine in a tropical setting that includes thunder and rainstorms. It is the perfect escape after a busy day of meetings or shopping along Union Square. Be sure to try the Mai Tai, voted the City's best by Conde Nast Traveler.Dinner is seated on a first-come first-served basis for all parties under 10. Hurricane Bar guests are welcomed on a first-come first-served basis.The Island Groove performs a live set starting at 7:00 pm. A $15 per person cover charge applies to all guests seated in the restaurant or bar during the entertainment, regardless of the time they arrive.If you would like to make a reservation for 10 or more people to the Tonga Room, please give us a call at 415-772-5000 or email us at tongaroom@fairmont.com.

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RoseenaM
Pittsburgh / Western PA •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Lovely experience for my birthday! Food is good but service was the best of all!
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Scoma's Fisherman's WharfPrice: Expensive• Seafood• North Beach
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4.7
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LEONARD
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
It was 9 of us at the table. The live music was great. The food was excellent, and the waitress was there for our needs. Thanks we all had a wonderful time
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Historic John's GrillPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Union Square
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4.7
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Katie
San Francisco Bay Area •62 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food is consistently amazing. It’s a classic for a reason. It’s loud in there so think about seating as yelling across the table is challenging. The beginning of the meal felt rushed this time but it did not detract from the experience, we just needed to slow ourselves down vs giving in to how quickly the service was moving us.
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House of Prime RibPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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4.8
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MichelleVIP
St. Louis •42 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had the sourdough bread bowl soup and it was wonderful. We also had the flatbread and it was tasty but probably would order a sandwich for lunch instead as they looked great.
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Bistro BoudinPrice: Moderate• American• Fisherman's Wharf
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4.4
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hannah
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 14, 2025
By far, this is the best Italian food I’ve ever had in my life. The lasagna and the cheesecake were to die for. You can tell that they truly care about the quality of the ingredients that go into their food. It was like stepping back in time, and I wish I could go back every day. Not only that, but the service was phenomenal. Everything was absolutely impeccable. There is nothing that was not up to par about this place. I cannot wait to come back.
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Fior D'ItaliaPrice: Expensive• Italian• North Beach
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4.6

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43 restaurants available nearby

1. Historic John's Grill

2. Scoma's Fisherman's Wharf

3. Bistro Boudin

4. Fior D'Italia

5. House of Prime Rib

6. Original Joe's - San Francisco

7. The Post Room

8. The Garden Court - Luxury Collection

9. Starlite

10. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco

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