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Franciscan Crab Restaurant, San Francisco, CA

Franciscan Crab Restaurant

4.3
4.3
3655 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
"Hands down the best food you'll find on San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf" proclaimed Sunset Magazine. An extensive renovation has revitalized the Franciscan Crab Restaurant, a Fisherman's Wharf institution since 1957. White tiled walls, beautiful marble bar and twenty foot windows overlook the bay and Alcatraz. Terraced dining affords views from every table: hand blown glass shades and chandeliers dazzle, black and white photos of celebrity patrons adorn the stairs and walls.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 362-7733
  • Website
    http://www.franciscancrabrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    J.C. Becerra
  • Private party facilities
    Semi-private dining with seating from 28 - 58 people. Banquet menus available.
  • Location
    Pier 43 1/2, San Francisco, CA 94133
  • Neighborhood
    Fisherman's Wharf
  • Cross street
    Taylor
  • Parking details
    Public Lot in front of the restaurant. Two hours free parking with validation.
  • Public transit
    Muni: F-Line
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,655 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Great for scenic views

3,655 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely incredible restaurant! The decor and Aviance was exquisite! Maître de was very friendly and warm and made sure we got the table by the window overlooking the bay. The food was excellent. We had the cioppino and the seafood pasta both were outstanding! In addition, I am a super fan of their blueberry martinis! Special shout out to our waitress Esa and our bartender Victor, who both gave excellent recommendations and top service five stars all the way! This rest this restaurant gets my top rating and will definitely be back and become a regular here. 

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  2. marie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    my food was dry and not properly presented. not going here anytime soon.

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  3. kim

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love the location, the service, the delicious food (focusing on crab - YUM!), and the attentive service at The Franciscan Crab Restaurant. We had great bay views, and our food: clam chowder, sea bass, fish and chips, and crab salad was ALL excellent! It wasn’t as expensive as I expected and there was a wide variety of choices for every budget. We are definitely going back! ❤️

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  4. Heiromy

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food and service. Will go back there in the future

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  5. Geraldine

    Dublin

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful restaurant overlooking the water. We had a reservation. When we arrived we did not find the hostess welcoming at all which is such a shame. Once we were seated our server was very pleasant. Food was delicious

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  6. Karyn

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The server acted as he didn’t want to service us. After placing the order we only saw him twice, just to ask us how’s the food, never acknowledging that the drink was empty. We asked another guy for a drink refill. Food was very good, but was very disappointed at the service of the staff.

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  7. Vladimir

    San Francisco

    329 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    329 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good fish, well-prepared, attentive service, and lovely views of the bay.

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  8. Damon

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Crab seem to be old I broke out in hives after eating they seem to add pimento to crab I’ve never remembered see pimento before on their crab.

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  9. David

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    True to their name, the crab is exceptional. Great view. Fun option whether you’re a visitor or want to play tourist for the day.

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  10. Francesca

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure, and the combination of service, crab, and views is unmatched.

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FAQs

Franciscan Crab Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 362-7733.

Franciscan Crab Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 3655 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Franciscan Crab Restaurant

Pier 43 1/2, San Francisco, CA 94133

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Taylor
  • Neighborhood
    Fisherman's Wharf
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot in front of the restaurant. Two hours free parking with validation.
  • Public transit
    Muni: F-Line
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    J.C. Becerra
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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