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Franciscan Crab Restaurant, San Francisco, CA

Franciscan Crab Restaurant

4.5 (3697)
$30 and under
Seafood
Pier 43 1/2, San Francisco, CA 94133

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 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
    (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 3,697 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Franciscan Crab Restaurant offers "the best crabs we ate in SF," with "amazing" garlic crab and "fabulous" crab Louie. Guests rave about the "great service" and "beautiful views" of Alcatraz and the Bay. Despite some service hiccups, the "outstanding view, great service, and food" make it a must-visit spot.
3,697 Reviews

  1. Brian

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    1.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    My wife’s tuna carpaccio couldn’t taste the tuna. It was overwhelmed by the other ingredients. My crab enchiladas were not what I was expecting. Had had them in the past with a bachemel type spice and we excellent. Could really tastes the crab. This time was in a tomatoes based sauce with sautéed onions and peppers and couldn’t taste a hint of crab. My Cesar salad was too lemony for my taste. Overall the worst food we have had ther in a dozen visits. Drove from three states away to eat there. And was for my birthday. We will never be back there. Maybe this is an example of the new San Francisco and what it has deteriorated too.

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  2. Brian

    Denver / Colorado13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Granted it was July 4. Everyone was late for their reservation because of gridlock on the roads. Waited 60 min to be seated. We were 10 min late for our reservation because of the roads. Took another 15 min to give a drink order. The staff were very nice. The food was a bit disappointing. The clam chowder was good. The Caesar salad dressing had too much lemon. The crab enchiladas you couldn’t taste the crab. The sauce on the tuna carpaccio smothered out any taste of tuna. We have been there many times before. Will give them the benefit of the doubt this time.

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  3. Phil

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great night with great service on a busy 4th of July night. The place was packed and through it all, the staff maintained excellent service. The whole crab was delicious as was the shrimp. Can’t wait to come back and enjoy the great view.

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  4. Marilyn VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    View of the bay is outstanding! Service was marvelous - food fantastic! My husband and one of our grandsons enjoyed Dungeness crab while I had skillet-roasted shrimp. Prices area little high but this is San Francisco right on the water. Enjoy!

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  5. Dan VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great view and service. Food was delicious. VERY expensive ($6.99 for a tiny side of fries with your $30 main). We spent almost $500 for six people.

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  6. Dianne

    Hawaii3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The chairs weren’t comfortable. The food was fantastic. Missed the sour dough bread that you use to serve with the meals atomically.

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  7. Barbara VIP

    Orlando / Central Florida East43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best crabs we ate in SF! Loved it, can’t wait to return. Worth a visit each time you visit Frisco! Thank you Chef!!!

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  8. Laura VIP

    San Diego3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Just meh. You can skip it. Food was just okay and the service was lackluster.

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  9. Mitchell

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great sea food and family meal experience. Staff was great!

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  10. Patricia

    Costa Rica2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Muy buena la comida, ambiente agradable y muy bien atendido

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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 4.5 stars by 3697 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 21 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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