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Waterbar, San Francisco, CA

Waterbar

4.6
4.6
11084 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
399 The Embarcadero South, San Francisco, CA 94105

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 147 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
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.

Dining areas

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
  • 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
  • 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 11,084 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Seafood

  • San Francisco

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Waterbar in San Francisco offers "great atmosphere" and "gorgeous views" of the Bay, making it a favorite for locals and visitors alike. Diners rave about the "delicious food" and "exceptional service." Notably, the "oysters, champagne, and fries are a trio from the gods." A perfect spot for "special occasions."

11,084 Reviews
  1. Carol VIP

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting for a delicious lunch! The service was great and not overbearing. Grab a seat on the patio if it's a nice day.
    WaterbarResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you Carol for sharing your terrific experience at Waterbar! We're thrilled you enjoyed our waterfront dining with stunning Bay Bridge views. It's our goal to provide exceptional service and the freshest, sustainable seafood in San Francisco. Whether you're visiting for a romantic dinner, celebrating your anniversary, or hosting a corporate event in our private dining room, we love creating memorable moments for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Rich T.

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  2. Megan

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience when we visit and would highly recommend
    WaterbarResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you Megan for your support! We're thrilled you enjoyed our waterfront dining with stunning Bay Bridge views. It's our goal to provide exceptional service and the freshest, sustainable seafood in San Francisco. Whether you're visiting for a romantic dinner, celebrating your anniversary, or hosting a corporate event in our private dining room, we love creating memorable moments for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Rich T.

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  3. DOUGLAS VIP

    San Francisco147 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time on the new covered patio. It's as wonderful as I thought it was going to be. I'm now looking forward to being there during different kinds of weather to enjoy all of the things that can be done with it. When you add the great food and perfect view you just can't go wrong. Right now they have fried green tomatoes back on the menu and they're better than ever. I already look forward to my next visit.
    WaterbarResponded 3 days ago
    We are so lucky to have such an advocate of support in you DA! How bout that NEW PATIO! Enjoy! Best, rt

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  4. Frances VIP

    San Francisco49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food excellent presentation. It was a little difficult trying to get all the luscious flavors out of a glass bowl in that dessert . other than that it was off the chart as usual.
    WaterbarResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you Frances for your support! Way to take it slow and enjoy... We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Rich T.

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  5. Larisa VIP

    Central Coast5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We certainly will return!! We had a fabulous experience! Great food and very reasonably priced
    WaterbarResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks so very much for enjoying Larisa! Best, Rich T.

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  6. andrew

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ten out of ten. Everytime. Luca from Milano. Great service. Incredibly warm hospitality. Oysters, champagne and fries are a trio from the gods and why this is one of my favorite restaurants in SF.
    WaterbarResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you Andrew for sharing your terrific experience at Waterbar! Here's to Luca and Christian! We're thrilled you enjoyed our team and our offerings! Best, Rich T. Many thanks, Rich T.

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  7. Heather

    New York City2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We were visiting from the East Coast and had high expectations for a quality seafood dining experience and chose the Waterbar. Unfortunately, the ambiance was the only real positive, and we could've gotten that at many other restaurants. The experience began with my Cosmo cocktail, which was overwhelmingly tart and couldn't be enjoyed, so I settled for a replacement vodka & cranberry. The crab in my Crab cocktail was dry - almost like it was previously frozen, and my Swordfish entrée was extremely salty from the soy sauce in the recipe. Even the sautéed spinach was salty, and I don't know how a restaurant couldn't get thar basic recipe right! Anyway, it was not a good experience overall.
    WaterbarResponded 6 days ago
    We are very sorry to hear of the missed marks for you Heather. Please note that in the moment, we are always so very willing to make things right for you and any guest. Best regards, Rich T.

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  8. Geri

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was awesome like my server. I will definitely go back.
    WaterbarResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you Geri for sharing your terrific experience at Waterbar! We're thrilled you enjoyed our waterfront dining with stunning Bay Bridge views. It's our goal to provide exceptional service and the freshest, sustainable seafood in San Francisco. Whether you're visiting for a romantic dinner, celebrating your anniversary, or hosting a corporate event in our private dining room, we love creating memorable moments for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Rich T.

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  9. Kathleen VIP

    San Francisco82 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m starting to sound like a broken record. There’s something really special about this restaurant and I love dining there and turning friends onto it. Keep up the good work. Especially loved the dessert. I think it was a white custard crunch with rose ice cream. Yum.  
    WaterbarResponded 7 days ago
    We thank you so much for all your support Kathleen! Best, Rich T.

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  10. james

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They were very amazing and made every moment very special!!
    WaterbarResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you James for sharing your terrific experience at Waterbar! We're thrilled you enjoyed our waterfront dining with stunning Bay Bridge views. It's our goal to provide exceptional service and the freshest, sustainable seafood in San Francisco. Whether you're visiting for a romantic dinner, celebrating your anniversary, or hosting a corporate event in our private dining room, we love creating memorable moments for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, 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 11084 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
10:00 PM
Booked 147 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
  • Phone number
  • 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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