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Waterbar, San Francisco, CA

Waterbar

4.6
4.6
11078 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 11,078 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, a gem in San Francisco, offers "amazing seafood, wine, and excellent service" with breathtaking views of the Bay and Bridge. Known for its "beautifully prepared seafood," the restaurant consistently delights with "delicious food, stunning ambiance, and attentive service." A perfect spot for special occasions or a delightful dining experience.

11,078 Reviews
  1. Kathleen VIP

    San Francisco82 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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.  

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  2. james

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They were very amazing and made every moment very special!!

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  3. Bryan

    Cincinnati5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We first dined at Waterbar right before COVID. We came back to San Fran this year for family spring break and were definitely happy to see the restaurant was still in operation. Great atmosphere, locations & service.

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  4. Genene

    Hertfordshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Mains were lovely. I should have sent back the oysters after trusting the waitresses hard sell & extreme recommendation. Absolutely tasteless, the most expensive of their selection & Ive never actually seen oysters that small.
    WaterbarResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback Genene, We really do not receive that type of oyster feedback, our two smallest oysters, Olympia and Kumumoto, are extremely popular. The Olympia's are the smallest oyster we have, as they are the slowest growing oyster there is, and that makes them expensive. Best regards, Rich T.

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  5. Mehmet

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service, and ambience. Fine view.
    WaterbarResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Mehmet, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food, service, and ambiance. It's always our goal to provide an excellent dining experience for our guests. We're especially glad to know that you appreciated the view. We look forward to welcoming you back to Waterbar soon! Best regards, The Waterbar Team

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  6. Kimberly VIP

    San Francisco22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you Stefan and Rich for an enjoyable experience at Waterbar.
    WaterbarResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Kimberly, Thank you so much for your kind words and for giving us a perfect rating! We're thrilled to hear that you had an enjoyable experience at Waterbar. We always strive to provide a memorable dining experience for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, Rich, Stefan, and The Waterbar Team!

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  7. Michelle

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. Second time eating the Easter prix fixe menu and was not disappointed. Sat outside and it was absolutely gorgeous.
    WaterbarResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Michelle, Thank you so much for your kind words and the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your Easter prix fixe meal and that the outdoor seating added to your dining experience. We strive to create a beautiful atmosphere for our guests and it's wonderful to know we succeeded. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon! Best wishes, The Waterbar Team

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  8. Delia VIP

    San Francisco94 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    WATERBAR IS MY FAVORITE PLACE FOR EASTER, AND BIRTHDAYS CELEBRATIONS!!! THE EASTER MENU WAS VERY GOOD.
    WaterbarResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Delia, We're overjoyed to hear that Waterbar is your favorite place for Easter and birthdays! It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our Easter menu and found it to be very good. We're grateful for your kind words and high ratings. We look forward to serving you again for many more celebrations in the future. Thank you for your support! Best, Rich T.

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  9. Kaitlin VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my wife here for our anniversary, we came for the oysters, had 6 different variations and thoroughly enjoyed every single one!! Thank you to our waiter for a pleasant experience
    WaterbarResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you Kaitlin for sharing your terrific experience at Waterbar! We're thrilled you enjoyed our Happy Hour and 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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  10. ANN

    San Francisco25 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We went to Waterbar for Easter brunch, as we did last year. We were seated in a dark downstairs level in a back corner, even though there were many available tables in the main floor, brighter area, where we sat last year. It was not crowded when we arrived and there were empty tables upstairs, but when we requested to be seated there, we were told that the servers there were too busy to add another table. We made the best of the situation and prepared to enjoy the brunch. But, the Mimosas that we had were watery with little flavor. And the food turned out to be very bland, for the most part. The asparagus appetizer was good. The salad was terrible, with a very thick, salty dressing, though the butter lettuce was crisp and good. The halibut, served in broth, was tasteless but the beans that came with it were good. The Swiss tart for dessert had a crust that was too tough to cut, though the filling was good. Overall, we did not have the pleasant brunch that we had hoped for. Luckily, the day was sunny and beautiful, so we were able to enjoy a walk along the Bay afterwards.
    WaterbarResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Ann, Sorry to hear we did not connect for you on this beautiful Easter day. We thank you for the feedback and the support as well. We will share with the team and hope to welcome you back in the future. 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 11078 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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