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Franciscan Crab Restaurant, San Francisco, CA

Franciscan Crab Restaurant

4.4 (3687)
$30 and under
Seafood
Pier 43 1/2, San Francisco, CA 94133

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
"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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • 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

What 3,687 people are saying

Franciscan Crab Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Franciscan Crab Restaurant offers a "stunning view" of Alcatraz and the bay, paired with "fantastic service" and "delicious seafood." The cioppino and crab dishes receive high praise, while mid-century decor adds charm. Some reviews mention inconsistent service and value, but overall, it's a "San Francisco treasure" perfect for special occasions.

3,687 Reviews
  1. Susan VIP

    Sacramento17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, great view, great service & (my fave) fabulous crab Louie.

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  2. Danyell

    New Orleans10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely, friendly staff. Great ambiance. Only complaint, not enough crabmeat in the spinach dip.

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  3. Viviana

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing view and great food. Will definitively return

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  4. Victoria

    Sacramento1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Very slow service. People seated after us , ordering aftwr us, got their meals first . Seemed understaffed . Foos orders also had incorrect details .

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  5. Michelle

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals we’ve had in a long time. View was amazing, food was delicious, server was fantastic. Highly recommend!!!

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  6. Mae VIP

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of our favorite restaurants in San Francisco with a great view of Alcatraz. The staff was very attentive to our needs. We shared the crab cakes and ciopinno. Two crab cakes for $33 was a bit expensive but the size of the cakes was well worth the price. The ciopinno was very flavorful. The seafood was fresh! Dessert was chocolate sundae - a little different since the "toppings" were at the bottom of the ice cream. Overall, a great meal

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  7. Alan

    Las Vegas11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We love coming here after a boat trip or visit to the Wharf. Wonderful relaxing with views of the bay and Alcatraz, enjoying a sizzling tray of shrimp, and a glass of wine. This is a great time of year for a short whale tour and then dine down at the Wharf.

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  8. Maria

    San Francisco11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    we went for our 35th anniversary food was great our server very nice but I feel he had 1 whole section to himself and really could'nt be attentive enough to his tables. Also curious why do you ask if your celebrating a special occassion if your not even going to recognize? Just curious. Still one of my favorite restaurants.

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  9. Isaac

    San Francisco7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A San Francisco classic with stunning bay views, though the food isn’t as good as it once was. Even the kids didn’t enjoy the dishes they loved last year.

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  10. Mindy VIP

    Las Vegas8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Israel was a great server! Loved our window table and stone dinner.

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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 4.4 stars by 3687 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
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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