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Waterbar, San Francisco, CA

Waterbar

4.6 (11182)
$31 to $50
Seafood
399 The Embarcadero South, San Francisco, CA 94105

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 137 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Waterbar is a seafood-centric restaurant located on the waterfront with spectacular panoramic views of the bay and city skyline, exceptional design, and a menu of the freshest sustainable fish and seafood. Featuring stunning outdoor (dog-friendly) dining on the waterfront patio, a relaxed atmosphere and floor-to-ceiling circular aquariums filled with an eye-catching array of fish and marine life from the Pacific Ocean. Waterbar is not to be missed.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 284-9922
  • Website
    http://www.waterbarsf.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Parke Ulrich
  • Private party facilities
    The best view in San Francisco combined with sustainable seafood makes Waterbar the perfect destination for you to celebrate!
  • Private party contact
    David Hanna: (415) 284-9607
  • Location
    399 The Embarcadero South, San Francisco, CA 94105
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Cross street
    Harrison
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking can be found on the surrounding streets of our neighborhood. There is also the Hills Plaza Garage (entrance at Folsom near Embarcadero). Go to: spothero.com for additional help.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 11,182 people are saying

Waterbar 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Great for scenic views

  • San Francisco

    Seafood

  • San Francisco

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Waterbar offers a vibrant dining experience with "stunning views of the Bay Bridge." The restaurant is praised for its "excellent seafood" and "exceptional service." Guests enjoy dining on the patio, and the oysters are a highlight. Although some reviews note occasional service issues, the overall ambiance and food quality make Waterbar a must-visit in San Francisco.
11,182 Reviews

  1. Ansel VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waterbar never fails to provide me with an outstanding dining experience. Every aspect is always perfect!
    WaterbarResponded today
    Hey Ansel, We're overjoyed to hear that you had an another outstanding dining experience at Waterbar! It's wonderful to know that our team's efforts in creating a perfect atmosphere, food, and service are appreciated by our guests. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best, Rich T.

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  2. Kent VIP

    London40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A perennial favorite. It’s as good as ever. Crisp, refreshing white wine paired with with absolutely delightful and creative seafood creations. The ambience of the aquariums and the view is material of dreams.
    WaterbarResponded today
    Hello Kent, Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our white wine and seafood creations. It's always wonderful to know that our efforts to create unique and delightful dishes are appreciated by our guests. We're also glad you enjoyed the ambience of our aquariums and the view. Your kind words mean a lot to us, Best, Rich T.

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  3. Christian

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I will not go back to celebrate my birthday! We had two birthdays to celebrate. We were five people. You gave us five “little” free sample ( one inch cube) that were not fresh. So not good at all. The food was average for the price.
    WaterbarResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Christian, We're sorry to hear about your recent visit to Waterbar. We understand how special birthdays are and we want to ensure we make them memorable. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our service. Best, The Management Team

    1 person found this helpful

  4. chris

    San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have gone every few months for several years but this is the best service we have ever gotten.Stefan was great ! He provided great service with charm . I have never been fond of the service but since the food and view were great I always came back . He only works the lunch schedule but I highly recommend you request him .
    WaterbarResponded 2 days ago
    We appreciate your feedback Chris and we will always strive to be better. Rich T.

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  5. Bill VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area75 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent. The service , food, and drinks were perfect. We will return soon!
    WaterbarResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Bill, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Waterbar. Your compliments about our service, food, and drinks truly made our day! We're looking forward to your return visit. See you soon! Best, Rich T.

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  6. Harry

    Hawaii8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another very enjoyable lunch at Waterbar! On nice days, it’s a pleasure to dine outside; the covered patio provides welcome shade while leaving an unobstructed view of the Bay. As always, the food and service were excellent. A special treat was the peach cobbler dessert with the shiso ice cream; we’ll look forward to having that again!
    WaterbarResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Harry, Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your lunch at Waterbar. It's wonderful to know that our new outdoor patio, and our desserts like the shiso ice cream hit the spot for you. Your kind words and support truly mean a lot to us Harry! Best Regards, Rich T.

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  7. Jayne VIP

    New York City90 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The tuna tataki was outstanding! The halibut tartar was a bit fishy. Everything was presented fabulously and the service was outstanding. It was very, very expensive and I blew my business budget easily, unfortunately. There are other fine dining restaurants that kept me more in budget.
    WaterbarResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Jayne, We strive to provide the best value possible and we thank you for your feedback. We hope to see you again soon for another outstanding dining experience. Best, Rich T.

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  8. Gwendolyn

    Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service- they asked why we were in town and when we said to get a visa to go to Greece they gave us a complimentary dessert and Greek wine! Food was delicious (crab was so fresh and trout was amazing) and the view of the Bay Bridge was stunning.
    WaterbarResponded 4 days ago
    CONGRATS Gwendolyn! Thanks for your kindness and enjoying a beautiful night on the patio. Best, Rich T.

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  9. Kate

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited for a friend's anniversary dinner and found the food to be good, the service excellent, and the view beautiful. We'll definitely return.
    WaterbarResponded today
    Hello Kate, We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful anniversary dinner at Waterbar! It's great to know that you enjoyed our food, service, and the beautiful view. We always aim to provide an exceptional dining experience for our guests. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, Rich T.

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  10. Kate

    Unspecified1 review

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    If I could give zero stars, I would. Reservation was at 6:15 pm and ordered entrees by 7:00 but they didn’t come until 8:30 - and the entrees brought to the table were not what was ordered. Unbelievable. They did comp the entire meal which was nice but we were disappointed with the experience for only being in San Francisco for one night and the restaurant came highly recommended.
    WaterbarResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Kate, You are correct... We owned our shortcoming fully and took care of your entire bill. That seems like a worthwhile mention to me; as we did the right thing when we did not execute. Thank you, Rich T.

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FAQs

Waterbar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 284-9922.

Waterbar is rated 4.6 stars by 11182 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. San Francisco
  5. Financial District / Embarcadero

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 137 times today
Google Map for Waterbar

399 The Embarcadero South, San Francisco, CA 94105

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Harrison
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking can be found on the surrounding streets of our neighborhood. There is also the Hills Plaza Garage (entrance at Folsom near Embarcadero). Go to: spothero.com for additional help.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Parke Ulrich
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.waterbarsf.com/
  • Phone number
    (415) 284-9922
  • Private party facilities
    The best view in San Francisco combined with sustainable seafood makes Waterbar the perfect destination for you to celebrate!
  • Private party contact
    David Hanna: (415) 284-9607
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