The menu is abbreviated – presumably due to covid shut down, e.g., a selection of only five different oysters. But what is on the menu was perfectly prepared and presented. Amberjack sushi appetizer delicious, wild sturgeon entrée fabulous, and a sticky toffee bread pudding dessert to make you cheer. Service impeccable as usual.

The Restaurant Week special was excellent. Patio dining on the waterfront is hard to beat, and Covid precautions taken by the restaurant made it worth celebrating a special event there.

Food was great-appetizers, main entrees of fish, and dessert. Service was very good. Nice heaters on the patio since it’s chilly at night next to the water. We will be back!

Once we got in, service was excellent. Food and drinks were what we expected. The wine and cocktail list was extensive.

We started off with a dozen Oysters which were sweet and delicious. We had the lobster bisque. My wife had the pan roasted halibut which she finished before me. I had the macadamia crusted ahi tuna which I took the time to savor the flavor.

We finished the meal with the sticky toffee pudding and a latte.

It was a romantic meal with the Bay Bridge as our back drop.

Enjoyed a sunny afternoon with a friend enjoying oysters, ceviche, and squid. The food was paired with a crisp Spanish White wine recommended by our outstanding waiter. Great service, excellent food, and a view of the Bay!

This was a special occasion, my husband’s birthday. Our table was lovely, safety protocol was observed, the server was delightful, the service was wonderful, the mean was exquisite, and we received a complimentary glass of Prosecco to contribute to the celebration! Let me not neglect the view of the Bay Bridge- breathtaking!

Wonderful outdoor eating on the terrace. $25 restaurant week 2-course meal was wonderful. Lovely place

I had an amazing experience at Waterbar on 4/12/21 at 1:30pm. The staff were very knowledgeable of the menu list and wine pairing, they were extremely attentive, and had impeccable customer service. The food was delicious, I had the Ahi Tuna, oysters, and tiramisu. I have nothing to complain about. Added bonus that they had a beautiful view of the Bay Bridge.

Overall, amazing! Great location, beautiful outdoor dining, superb food, very attentive staff!!!

Always superb. Quality and value, unique and delectable.
Easy to recommend enthusiastically.

Amazing! We went to celebrate and had the best good and service!

The food and service were outstanding.
Pricey, but worth it for a special occasion.

Loveeee this place!

Our waiter was attentive and extremely polite. We Loved the location, the sun peaked in and the outdoor heaters kept us warm enough to each by the Bay. We will be returning often because of our enjoyment & pleasure. Compliments to the Chef & the proprietor. We only wished for Valet parking in the future!

We chose Waterbar for our first dining out event post lockdown. We had lunch outside on a lovely sunny afternoon at a wonderful waterfront table. We ate oysters, shrimp, sturgeon, and yellowtail jack with asparagus-artichoke soup to start. The food was terrific and filling. The waitstaff was very Covid-aware and the restaurant asks patrons to mask up when staff approaches. I noticed the busser cleaning a nearby table, which involved replacing all of the linens and cleaning the table underneath. It was a true joy to eat such fine food again!

The SF restaurant week special was marvelous. The artichoke and asparagus soup with walnuts and creme fraiche was superb. We enjoyed the yellowtail jack with fennel and fingerling potatoes, as well.

The service was great. The view of the bay was magnificent. An enchanting meal all around!

The food price quality ratio wasn’t the one we expected. The steak was quite old, the sautéed veggies were soggy and greasy. We ordered a set of oysters, where a few of them had a pretty bad smell and we just refused to eat them. The waitress, though, was amazing and nice, no questions here.

I have been a patron of Waterbar (and Epic) for many years, and I have never been disappointed. The seafood (and special mention for oysters) has always been fresh and prepared in such a way as to highlight the focal point of the entree. Never over-salted/cream/butter/etc. Service is a terrific and customer-focused without being fawning or bothersome. Cocktails are spot on, and the wine list is extensive and not prohibitively expensive. The ambiance speaks for itself, but again, the restaurant compliments the setting without being too obvious about it.

The following comments have nothing to do with the restaurant, but it bears mentioning that he landscape in which the restaurant is set has become concerning from a safety perspective. Living in the city, we used to either walk/ride public/Uber to the restaurant, but as we were running late this time, I decided to drive, drop-off family, then park nearby. I found a space on Spear really quickly and made the short walk to the restaurant. After dark was, however, another matter entirely. I left the family at the restaurant to go get the car, and on the trip I observed a entirely deranged man beating a park bench--next to the restaurant--with a golf club while screaming all manner of expletives, another man with his pants down standing underneath Cupid's Bow--he was also screaming, and once on Spear, a car with blacked-out windows followed me--keeping pace exactly with me as I walked. The car stopped when I reached my car, and I quickly got in and sped away. The car took off at a high rate of speed once I was in the car. Again, this has nothing to do with Waterbar, but everything to do with the safety of its customers. Not sure where to go from here, but if you're walking back to a car after a late dinner, be forewarned that it is not without its challenges.

Excellent in every way. Service was concerned and helpful, enabling our party of four to switch from outdoors to inside on an unexpectedly cold busy Saturday evening/

We had a fantastic dinner with a view of the Bay Bridge. I had the halibut and it was delicious. We sat outside, but it was nice and warm under the heater. The service was also great.

Appetizers were good. Steak entree was not good. Very expensive and over cooked. Should have sent back. Service was great. View was great. Dessert was good. First time at this restaurant I might go for drinks again but now for dinner. Very disappointing.

Best prawns I’ve ever had! But didn’t expect only 4 for a $24 appetizer. Service was amazing and the ambience was pleasant.

Great food and service, excellent cocktail, great bottle of wine. I thought it was a little overpriced for what you get, but the quality of ingredients was top notch. Highly recommend for date, or special occasion. We had a blast!

Unfortunately I was harassed by a mentally ill homeless person and had to move tables out of safety concern

It’s been so long since we’ve been able to go out and dine. Waterbar was the perfect way to get back into the dining groove. Great food and wine, an amazing view and excellent service and hospitality.

Great, Cesar, David, Ruch, Freddy and hostess.

This was a going away lunch for a very dear friend who is a regular visitor with me to Waterbar. Four of us needed to be together on a gorgeous Friday afternoon in San Francisco. After more than 13 years of patronage we finally sat on the upstairs outdoor patio. The new perspective on the bay was well worth it.
As always we started with the special oysters. They were perfection. They were large and plump and had a great taste of the sea. After that I had a wonderful halibut ceviche that I'll order again if I find it on the menu. Everything about it was fresh and delicious. For my entree I had the rock cod tacos. I don't thin anyone else fries as well as Waterbar. The coating was perfect and the fish tender and flakey. They were accompanied by refried white beans that are amazing.
To finish we shared the sticky toffee pudding. We shared because we were all so full from the previous courses. But I would do it again in a heartbeat.
I started the day with a new cocktail from the list called Day Spa. It's made with tequila, cucumber, and chili lime juice. With just a hint of heat it was a perfect beginning to a great meal.

Lovely lunch! Reserved a table out on the patio with a view of the Bay Bridge. Oysters and lobster roll were fresh and delicious. Excellent service. The weather cooperated. It was glorious!

Sat outside- heat lamps available.
all COVID requirements followed.
Bottle of French Rosé - paired nicely with meal
Cheese plate: do not recommend as a sharing appetizer but sufficient for individual. pairs nicely with the sourdough bread
Halibut and scallops highly recommend!!

Considering WB is coming up and out of CoVi, things are in good order. Service was slightly off (slow, mostly; not a serious issue). Go only for fish, highlights of the menu. Desserts are excellent. When in full swing, this is a favorite; special occasion prices, alas.

Our server Marcos was such a lovely person, the entire staff was very attentive and polite. Food was amazing compliments to the chef!

The service was very fast, servers were very kind and attentive and the setting was beautiful .

As always, it was a fantastic experience. Fresh oysters, great food, great ambiance. The wine list is extensive and well curated.

Wonderful lunch with a great view. Service was excellent. Social distancing was followed. They have a two hour time limit which is plenty to enjoy a leisurely meal with a friend.

Wine and food are good, but overpriced for what you get, based on other upscale restaurants. No parking or valet is available on site, so plan for a walk from other street or parking ramp parking. Wait staff was, at best, inattentive. I expected better for the incredibly high prices.

Beautiful view! Incredible ambiance/atmosphere! High quality food if you like seafood just limited choices!

We had a very special anniversary lunch here, outside. The service was absolutely outstanding. The right mix of friendly and efficiency. The noise level was only high because this lovely restaurant is very close to the Bay Bridge. There is a wonderful view. The outside dining situation feels very safe and is quite nice. This restaurant is expensive- as you'd expect considering the location.

Buen servicio y la comida deliciosa, el mejor ambiente de la ciudad con una vista única!!

We received excellent customer service. The food was delicious. The view of the bay bridge was amazing and a great way to dine while in San Francisco.

Beautiful restaurant but the food is very average and very over priced. I would recommend enjoying a cocktail and appetizers there while soaking up the view and then heading somewhere else for lunch or dinner