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Waterbar, San Francisco, CA

Waterbar

4.6 (11157)
$31 to $50
Seafood
399 The Embarcadero South, San Francisco, CA 94105

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 110 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.

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
    (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

Private dining

Menu

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What 11,157 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 stunning waterfront setting with "amazing views" of the Bay Bridge. Diners rave about the "fantastic oysters," "delicious seafood," and "superb service." The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, making it ideal for special occasions. While some found it pricey, many agree it's a "must-visit" for seafood lovers.
11,157 Reviews

  1. audrei

    Hawaii2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We barely saw our server, no Tabasco given with oysters. Water wasn’t refilled until the end. The sprite was also flat, like it wasn’t bubbly? Super overrated, ur better off getting a cheeseburger at a McDonald’s!

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  2. DOUGLAS VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area147 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What more can I say about an incredible restaurant with a perfect view? I had new dishes for lunch that included a roasted whitefish that was perfection. It was served on a bed of hummus and spinach that was absolutely perfect. I finished off the meal with the white chocolate cheesecake that was, again, perfection. Topping off the day was perfect weather sitting on the patio and facing San Francisco Bay. Life is good and Waterbar is better.
    WaterbarResponded today
    Perfect Day by the Bay! Go DA! Best, Rich

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  3. Jeffrey

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The girls at the front desk were adorable! Ytem our beautiful server was a pro in every sense of the word! She made our entire evening special with her warm and charming personality! Sharing stories about Pat Kuleto from years gone by was the best! You have a winner!❤️🥰🙏
    WaterbarResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Jeffrey and Rosie, We're thrilled to hear about your wonderful experience at Waterbar! It's great to know that Yetem and our team made your evening special with their warm and charming personality. We're glad you enjoyed sharing stories about Pat Kuleto with us. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we can't wait to welcome you back soon! Best, Rich T.

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  4. Mary Kay VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent lunch. Lovely setting. Yummy tomatoes, flat iron steak and a special birthday message. Wonderful
    WaterbarResponded 4 days ago
    THANK you Mary Kay! Best, Rich T.

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  5. James

    San Francisco Bay Area23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another perfect lunch. The oysters were fantastic -as usual. My guest had the steak and I had the prawns. Both wonderful.
    WaterbarResponded 4 days ago
    Many thanks James!!!

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  6. Gabriela

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect! Nice food, good service and pleasant place! Amazing experience!
    WaterbarResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Gabriela! We're thrilled to hear that you had a perfect experience at Waterbar. We take pride in our food and service, and it's great to know that we were able to provide that for you. We're looking forward to your next visit. Thanks again for your kind words! Best, Rich T.

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  7. Peter C. VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    WATERBAR continues to not disappoint. Every time guests come to town, it is a visitation must. Yesterday cemented, once again, our support and positive opinion of your great establishment. Your Oyster Special is soooooooo great!
    WaterbarResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Peter C.! We're thrilled to hear that Waterbar continues to be a must-visit for you. We appreciate your continued support! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit. Best, The Management Team

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  8. Marilyn VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When we received our eggplant entrée, we found that the eggplant was fried., it’s neither of us wanted. This was not stated on the menu. The server very quickly took it away and brought us the menu to make new choices. The food was delicious, and the mocktails were a good alternative and tasty.
    WaterbarResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Marilyn! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our delicious food and mocktails at Waterbar. We apologize for the oversight with your eggplant entrée - we're always working to ensure our dishes meet our guests' expectations. We're glad you found the mocktails to be a nice alternative. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team

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  9. Daniel

    San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an exceptional "getaway" - even if only for lunch. Great service, attentive staff: they make you feel as if you are their only client.
    WaterbarResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Daniel, Thank you for your wonderful review-we love the "make you feel like their only client" comment! We're delighted that you enjoyed our food and found it to be good value. We look forward to welcoming you back for another lunch soon! Best regards, Rich T.

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  10. Guillermo

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the view is great. Our server was awful it didn’t make you feel welcome.
    WaterbarResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Guillermo, We are so sorry to have you feel as you do. We take great pride in operating a very hospitable restaurant and always want every guest to feel valued. We would appreciate more specifics as to why his words or actions elicited your perception, so we can look at proper accountability and coaching. Our best regards to you and we sincerely hope we can redeem ourselves in the future. 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 11157 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 110 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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