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

3667 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

Pier 7 on the Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111

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2 people

Apr 26, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions

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."

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Seafood, Contemporary French / American
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 391-2696
Website
http://www.waterfrontsf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Please contact restaurant for details. We have Private Rooms available with a Private Bar, Expansive views of the Bay, including the Bay Bridge Lights, all accessible via stairs or our private elevator.
Private party contact
Kelsi Ramhurst: (415) 654-2825

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.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, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Basket of Bread$5.00
Selection of Oysters$4.50
Minimum order of 4
- 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
Shishito Pepper & Serrano Aioli$12.00

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
Early Girl Tomatoes with Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Lemon & Extra Virgin Olive Oil$16.00

Wood Fired Oven Pizzas

Margherita, Marinara, Mozzarella, & Basil$17.00
Prosciutto, Mozzarella Arugula, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, & Lemon Juice$19.00
Sausage, Fennel, Garlic Confit, Spring Onions, Chives, Mozzarella, & Pecorino$20.00

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$42.00
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
Butternut Squash Risotto with Sage Wild Arugula & Pancetta$30.00
- Add Lobster$40.00
Flannery Beef Cal. Reserve 6 oz . Filet Mignon, Fingerling Potatoes, & Sauteed Spinach$55.00
Alaskan Halibut, Crab Mashed, Asparagus, Lemon, Nage & Basil Oil $43.00

Sides

French Fries$9.00
Sweet Potato Fries$10.00
Onion Rings$10.00
Crab Mashed Potatoes$13.00
Sauteed Spinach Pancetta & Garlic$8.00
Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Caramelized Onions & Hobb Bacon $12.00

What 3,667 people are saying

The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe 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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe offers a quintessential San Francisco dining experience, "amazing views" of the bay, and "delicious food." Service is often described as "excellent," with attentive staff enhancing the "gorgeous atmosphere." Perfect for romantic meals or group lunches, it's a "gem" for both seafood and comfort food lovers.

3,667 Reviews

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Phil VIP
New York City27 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delicious dinner with a great view and friendly service. Wonderful!
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Roger
Minneapolis2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, generous portions, and service that put it all together. We had a special evening.
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Madge VIP
San Francisco24 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went with a group for lunch - great variety of menu choices and price points for everyone, excellent, white tablecloth service and a wonderful view. Would highly recommend for a group lunch - quintessential San Francisco.
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Brenda
Las Vegas3 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing view and service! Definitely would recommend
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Beverly VIP
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just lovely. Go there first chance you get. The view is amazing. The food was good. My only complaint was chili powder in the
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Julie VIP
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it. Great service, amazing views and delicious food.
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Joy
San Francisco2 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 24, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our 1st experience here was very nice & fun. Love the outdoor view. Lots of good seafood options, food was cooked to perfection. It looked really good. The staff were friendly & great. However, most meals: Risotto Crab Scallops, Fillet Mignon, Seafood Pasta, and the Halibut was way too salty for our taste buds. The clam chowder and the sour dough bread was good no problems. We ate the Fog Harbor Fish House on Pier 39 x a year ago & that was very delicious! We were expecting very good food here too. Just very disappointed that the saltiness ruined our fine dining experience this evening.
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Veronica
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed a pleasant lunch celebration with friends. I had not been to Waterfront in many years, we will put back in our restaurant rotation. Service was excellent, food delicious, gorgeous atmosphere.... Overall a wonderful dining experience.
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David VIP
New Mexico60 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
An excellent dining experience. Low noise level, lovely ambience and good service. Would definitely go back.
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Warren VIP
San Francisco33 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was excellent and the view was amazing
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FAQs

The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe is rated 4.4 stars by 3667 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 26, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 17 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
Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
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, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.waterfrontsf.com/
Phone number
(415) 391-2696
Private party facilities
Please contact restaurant for details. We have Private Rooms available with a Private Bar, Expansive views of the Bay, including the Bay Bridge Lights, all accessible via stairs or our private elevator.
Private party contact
Kelsi Ramhurst: (415) 654-2825

The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Main Dining Room

North Room

South Patio

Mezzanine

Tented Pier

Custom inquiry

Starters

Basket of Bread$5.00

Selection of Oysters$4.50

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

Shishito Pepper & Serrano Aioli$12.00

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

Early Girl Tomatoes with Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Lemon & Extra Virgin Olive Oil$16.00

Wood Fired Oven Pizzas

Margherita, Marinara, Mozzarella, & Basil$17.00

Prosciutto, Mozzarella Arugula, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, & Lemon Juice$19.00

Sausage, Fennel, Garlic Confit, Spring Onions, Chives, Mozzarella, & Pecorino$20.00

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$42.00

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

Butternut Squash Risotto with Sage Wild Arugula & Pancetta$30.00

Flannery Beef Cal. Reserve 6 oz . Filet Mignon, Fingerling Potatoes, & Sauteed Spinach$55.00

Alaskan Halibut, Crab Mashed, Asparagus, Lemon, Nage & Basil Oil $43.00

Sides

French Fries$9.00

Sweet Potato Fries$10.00

Onion Rings$10.00

Crab Mashed Potatoes$13.00

Sauteed Spinach Pancetta & Garlic$8.00

Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Caramelized Onions & Hobb Bacon $12.00

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