The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe

Name: The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe
Address: Pier 7 on the Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94111
Telephone: (415) 391-2696
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

3412 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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ZAGAT 2015
"Breathtaking Bay Bridge views from every table, both indoors and from the "tented patio", makes this Embarcadero seafooder a wonderful place to relax and absorb the beautiful setting, while the Californian fare is deemed well executed."

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Californian, Seafood, Contemporary French / American
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Sunday: 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 4:00PM to 9:30PM Sunday: 1130AM to 9:00PM
Phone number
(415) 391-2696
Website
http://www.waterfrontsf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Full Prix Fix dining menus available, custom-made for your event. Let us help you with all the planning for your special or corporate event. We have Private Rooms available with a Private Bar, a separate kitchen from our Main Dining, Private Restrooms, Expansive views of the Bay, including the Bay Bridge Lights, all accessible via stairs or our private elevator.
Private party facilities
Please contact restaurant for details.
Private party contact
Kimberly: (888) 330-5948

Location
Pier 7 on the Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111
Neighborhood
Financial District / Embarcadero
Cross street
Broadway
Parking details
$20
Public transit
F- Line stops in front every 15 minutes, daily until midnight.<br />10 minutes walking distance from Bart.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Basket of Bread$5.00
Selection of Oysters
- ea$4.50
Fresh Seafood Platter
- A.Q.
Grilled Seafood Platter
- A.Q.
Wild Gulf Prawn Cocktail with Cocktail Sauce$22.00
Grilled Pancetta Prawns with Serrano Aioli$22.00
Dungeness Crab Cakes Basil Oil & Lemon Aioli$32.00
Buttermilk Fried Calamari & Rock Shrimp$24.00
Mussels in White Wine & Garlic$22.00
Half Dozen Baked Oysters$32.00

Soup & Salads

Waterfront Clam Chowder, Hobbs Bacon & Point Reyes Manila Clams$13.00
Salad of Young Leaves, Chives, Cherry Tomatoes, Parsley, Tarragon, Mint, & House Italian Dressing$14.00
Caesar Salad Petite Romaine Hearts, Croutons, Parmesan, & Caesar Dressing$14.00
Seafood Cobb, Wild Gulf Prawns, Dungeness Crab, & Meyer Lemon Dressing$33.00
Organic Beets, Baby Spinach, Goat Cheese, Citrus Vinaigrette$18.00

Wood Fired Oven Pizzas

Margherita, Marinara, Mozzarella, & Basil$16.00
Prosciutto, Mozzarella Arugula, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, & Lemon Juice$18.00
Sausage, Fennel, Garlic Confit, Spring Onions, Chives, Mozzarella, & Pecorino$18.00

Entrées

Waterfront Cioppino, Dungeness Crab, Clams, Mussels, Prawns, White Fish, & Tomato Broth$44.00
Dungeness Crab Sandwich with Frisée$29.00
Salmon Burger, Fresh Arugula, Tartar Sauce & Sweet Potato Fries$24.00
Waterfront Kobe Beef Cheeseburger & French Fries$22.00
Handmade Seafood Linguini, Rock Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, Crab, Basil, & Parmesan$40.00
Petrale Sole Meuniere, Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach, & Capers$32.00
King Salmon, Mashed Potatoes, Oven Dried Tomatoes, & Chive Butter$38.00
Mary's Chicken Breast, Polenta, French Green Beans, & Rosemary Natural Jus$30.00
Wild Mushroom Risotto, Butternut Squash, Arugula, Mascarpone & Chives$30.00
Flannery Beef California Reserve Prime Ribeye, Fingerling Potatoes, Sauteed Spinach$68.00

Sides

French Fries$9.00
Sweet Potato Fries$10.00
Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Bacon Sherry Vinaigrette$12.00
Sauteed Spinach, Pancetta & Garlic$8.00
Crab Mashed Potatoes$13.00
Wood Fired Cauliflower, Chili Flakes & Capers$12.00

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had an amazing dinner experience. Staff was very courteous and food delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food5service5ambience3
It was my birthday and food was great !
AF
AnnF
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
We chose this place because we want the night to be remembered but our expectations weren't met.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and excellent portions at an amazing price point . The views of the water and bridge are just breathtaking. Overall a must-go restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you very much for your outstanding cooking and service. We really enjoyed the time with you.
JP
JimP
San Francisco
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
The help was very attentive. It was a rough day with all of the rain but we still enjoyed the ambiance, service and food.
NK
NormK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
good parking, good food, good service, we will be back ! Thank You
TM
TelissaM
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and excellent service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great just like the view ! First time here !
NR
NatalieR
Denver
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall1food2service2ambience4
Beautiful place with a great view but the food is not good for the price. Severly overpriced for average quality food.
J
Justin
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience3
Not worth the price. The scallops were raw and the lobster bisque was brown water with pebbles of lobster meat. You're only paying for the view.
JR
JRWC
San Francisco
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great view of bay and Bay Bridge. Good food. Friendly staff.
AN
ANDREWN
Hawaii
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an amazing New Year's Eve Day lunch here. Gary our server and his assistants were fantastic. The food was delicious and came out hot from the kitchen. The crab cakes were amazing (a little small however). The cioppino and seafood pasta were incredible. We definitely will go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience5
The staff at the restaurant were very good, however there wasn’t consistency in the level of quality of food. The lobster bisque was bland and the grilled mixed seafood wasn’t seasoned well, taste like a charred grill and the scallops didn’t seem cooked. The salmon with the crab mashed potatoes was very good though. And we both enjoyed each others dessert. The view was very nice - we sat on the top floor right by the window.
c
coreham
Los Angeles
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Made a Christmas dinner reservation for my family. Not impressed for my first visit to this location and for a holiday dinner. Didn’t order from the prix fixe menu due to limited selection of entree choices. Menu wasn’t listed when reservation was made and I wouldn’t have gone had I known the selection availability. Had to work with the appetizer offerings. The appetizers were lacking in quantity and presentation. Ordered grilled pancetta prawns and Dungeness crab cakes. The pancetta was not completely cooked and shrimp lacked flavor. The crab cakes had good flavor but lacking in size. for$32 , I should get more than two bites per cake. On a good note, our server was courteous and attentive.
JV
JudV
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
'Not as good as last year! Beautiful views of the Bay Bridge & SF Bay
LV
LauraV
Mexico City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food in a nice place with an amazing view!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience5
Apparently this is how chocolate foundant looks like. Would suggest them visiting a nice European restaurant to try a real one. Overpriced and overcooked meals - did not enjoy.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
not exciting food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall1food1service4ambience2
Some of the worst food I have ever been served in a restaurant. And at $130 per person for the Christmas eve menu. Every course was nearly inedible! And I never write reviews - but could not let this pass. Yuck!
JH
JenniferH
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and meal at Waterfront for Christmas Eve!
PG
PaulG
Los Angeles
47 reviews
vip
4.0
47 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Memorable Christmas Eve dinner. This evening the restaurant had a special menu and it was very good. The service, as usual, was attentive and competent.
BS
BlaineS
San Francisco
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
No acknowledgement of Birthday. After spending $430.00 a complimentary dessert is justified. Cobb salad excellent oysters $$& Parking $23.00 for two hours. Paid for two cars. Used to cost $15.00
KM
KarenM
Las Vegas
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Nothing justified the price for this restaurant. The food was fine, but nothing special and they would not accommodate any special requests which was surprising given the reputation. The views are amazing, but the tables close together so relatively noisy. Recognizing that everyone is short-handed these days, we are generally understanding about having to wait for service, but our experience here fell below even current standards having to ask multiple times to get our water refilled and had difficulty finding anyone to order a second round of drinks. There was a mistake with one of our orders, which was quickly rectified once we got someone's attention, but were surprised that no one checked on us for quite some time after the food was delivered. Definitely better options in San Francisco for seafood at this price point.
RM
RichardM
San Francisco
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
We went here for our annual family and close friends holiday dinner. This year a six person party. The service was good, the appetizers, salads and drinks were good. The main course rib eye, short rib, seafood linguine, chicken good,. The mushroom risotto was good until I found the chef’s a tasting spoon in my dish. It completely ruined my meal. I tried to be discreet so that others weren’t aware of the situation, but it became obvious. The restaurant apologized, comped a glass of port, the bread and my one meal. Still $850 for the meal. I won’t go back.
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Notwaco
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Christmas dinner with my grandchildren
GB
GeeB
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Great experience. Good food
IB
IanB
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Easy to book online. First table was too chilly by the window, but staff very open to move us to a warmer section. Food was excellent, I particularly liked the faint smokiness cooked into the sea bass. Waiting staff were attentive but not intrusive. Overall an excellent experience, I will visit again.
K
Keto
Central Coast
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience3
Horrible service. We had to ask for everything. Delivered soup, no spoons. They charged for the bread and didn’t bring it until we were done with our soups, even tough we asked, TWICE!. They charged for every soda refill my kids got, which thankfully wasn’t many since service was so slow. The short ribs, salmon and clam chowder were delicious. Probably won’t go back, so many other restaurants in the city that are amazing.
P
Possum
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience5
Menu on OpenTable is OLD. Did not have Mac and cheese as originally advertised. Also does not have a kids menu
SL
SuzanneL
Amarillo
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful ambience, food and service. Perfect for date night, special occasions and family get together. Thank you.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday dinner with friends
TH
TomH
Seattle
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food, great views. Just a nice overall experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really outstanding, food, service, the VIEWS, practically perfect in every way, Ms Poppins!
ST
SarahT
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Five stars! Fantastic service, friendly staff and our waiter was on top of his game. Delicious food and of course incredible views. Everyone was impressed- we were a large group of 10 and everyone just loved the Waterfront. Can’t wait to return! Thank you again for making our night so special. And sitting on the third floor was an absolute treat!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The birthday dinner party of my Hubby’s Mom and Uncle was Superb! Everyone including the Host who seated us was very kind in seating us in the middle facing the spectacular views of the Bay Bridge and the entire pier surrounding the beautiful Waterfront Restaurant! We appreciate very much the awesome customer service! Everyone at the restaurant including our wonderful servers were very accommodating and attentive to our needs! Thank you soo much Waterfront Restaurant for making us feel extra special on this special evening for our family! Keep up the Great Job! We love you and we will return soon!! :)
JW
JudyW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great for a special night out. Quiet with beautiful views. Service was great. We ordered calamari and crab cakes for appetizers. Crab cakes were pricey for the 2 small crab cakes that arrived. For entrees we had the cioppino and sea bass. Both were delicious. Cocktails were exceptional… try the Embarcadero. We definitely will be back for a special occasion .
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lanaeb
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
the bathroom was disgusting! i used it twice, and really bad both times. yes, i told someone the first time, when i arrived.
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ROSEW
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hadn’t been here since the late 80’s and happy that it was just as wonderful. Amazing service all the way around from maiter d to server to manager who checked on us throughout to make all was up to par. Enjoyed dinner with a view on upper level and Christmas decor really made the evening even more special. Food was excellent as were the cocktails. Such a wonderful holiday treat.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice food with a nice view

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The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe is rated 4.4 stars by 3412 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Google Map for The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe

Pier 7 on the Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111

Additional information

Cross street
Broadway
Neighborhood
Financial District / Embarcadero
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Sunday: 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 4:00PM to 9:30PM Sunday: 1130AM to 9:00PM
Cuisines
Californian, Seafood, Contemporary French / American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
$20
Public transit
F- Line stops in front every 15 minutes, daily until midnight.10 minutes walking distance from Bart.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.waterfrontsf.com/
Phone number
(415) 391-2696
Catering
Full Prix Fix dining menus available, custom-made for your event. Let us help you with all the planning for your special or corporate event. We have Private Rooms available with a Private Bar, a separate kitchen from our Main Dining, Private Restrooms, Expansive views of the Bay, including the Bay Bridge Lights, all accessible via stairs or our private elevator.
Private party facilities
Please contact restaurant for details.
Private party contact
Kimberly: (888) 330-5948

The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Starters

Basket of Bread$5.00

Selection of Oysters

Fresh Seafood Platter

Grilled Seafood Platter

Wild Gulf Prawn Cocktail with Cocktail Sauce$22.00

Grilled Pancetta Prawns with Serrano Aioli$22.00

Dungeness Crab Cakes Basil Oil & Lemon Aioli$32.00

Buttermilk Fried Calamari & Rock Shrimp$24.00

Mussels in White Wine & Garlic$22.00

Half Dozen Baked Oysters$32.00

Soup & Salads

Waterfront Clam Chowder, Hobbs Bacon & Point Reyes Manila Clams$13.00

Salad of Young Leaves, Chives, Cherry Tomatoes, Parsley, Tarragon, Mint, & House Italian Dressing$14.00

Caesar Salad Petite Romaine Hearts, Croutons, Parmesan, & Caesar Dressing$14.00

Seafood Cobb, Wild Gulf Prawns, Dungeness Crab, & Meyer Lemon Dressing$33.00

Organic Beets, Baby Spinach, Goat Cheese, Citrus Vinaigrette$18.00

Wood Fired Oven Pizzas

Margherita, Marinara, Mozzarella, & Basil$16.00

Prosciutto, Mozzarella Arugula, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, & Lemon Juice$18.00

Sausage, Fennel, Garlic Confit, Spring Onions, Chives, Mozzarella, & Pecorino$18.00

Entrées

Waterfront Cioppino, Dungeness Crab, Clams, Mussels, Prawns, White Fish, & Tomato Broth$44.00

Dungeness Crab Sandwich with Frisée$29.00

Salmon Burger, Fresh Arugula, Tartar Sauce & Sweet Potato Fries$24.00

Waterfront Kobe Beef Cheeseburger & French Fries$22.00

Handmade Seafood Linguini, Rock Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, Crab, Basil, & Parmesan$40.00

Petrale Sole Meuniere, Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach, & Capers$32.00

King Salmon, Mashed Potatoes, Oven Dried Tomatoes, & Chive Butter$38.00

Mary's Chicken Breast, Polenta, French Green Beans, & Rosemary Natural Jus$30.00

Wild Mushroom Risotto, Butternut Squash, Arugula, Mascarpone & Chives$30.00

Flannery Beef California Reserve Prime Ribeye, Fingerling Potatoes, Sauteed Spinach$68.00

Sides

French Fries$9.00

Sweet Potato Fries$10.00

Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Bacon Sherry Vinaigrette$12.00

Sauteed Spinach, Pancetta & Garlic$8.00

Crab Mashed Potatoes$13.00

Wood Fired Cauliflower, Chili Flakes & Capers$12.00

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