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Best Waterfront Restaurants in Russian Hill

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1. Waterbar
4.7
Exceptional(11533)
$$$$
• Seafood • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 120 times today
Waterbar is a seafood-centric restaurant located on the waterfront in San Francisco. It's famous for its stunning panoramic views of the bay and city skyline, as well as its exceptional design and menu of fresh sustainable fish and seafood. Reviews often highlight the restaurant's spectacular views of the Bay Bridge and the Bay, making it a popular spot for dining and enjoying the waterfront ambiance.
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2. Scoma's Fisherman's Wharf
4.7
Exceptional(6718)
$$$$
• Seafood • Fisherman's Wharf
Booked 151 times today
Founded in 1965, Scoma's Seafood Restaurant is located in the heart of San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf. Family-owned for three generations, our iconic waterfront restaurant is famous for serving the freshest seafood from pier-to-plate. An award-winning bar program includes an extensive wine list, local microbrews, and expertly crafted cocktails. For over 60 years, locals, visitors, politicians, athletes, actors, singers, and heads of state have been frequenting Scoma's for its old-school hospitality, delicious seafood, spectacular views, and impeccable cocktails. Located on a working pier, Scoma's has its own fish receiving station, dealing directly with local fishers for 100% sustainable seafood.***Scoma's gladly welcomes reservations, as well as walk-in guests on a first come first served basis. You can also call 415.771.4383 for assistance with reservations. *** WE OFFER COMPLIMENTORY PARKING***
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3. Franciscan Crab Restaurant
4.4
Awesome(3668)
$$$$
• Seafood • Fisherman's Wharf
Booked 21 times today
The Franciscan Crab Restaurant is a waterfront gem at San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf. It's known for its delicious seafood and stunning views of the bay. Patrons rave about the 'unbeatable' views, with every table offering a spectacular sight of the bay and Alcatraz. The restaurant's renovation has enhanced the waterfront ambiance, making it a must-visit for anyone dining on San Francisco's waterfront.
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4. Perry's - Embarcadero
4.6
Exceptional(2406)
$$$$
• American • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 22 times today
Perry's - Embarcadero is a waterfront restaurant as it's located right on the waterfront of San Francisco's Embarcadero. Reviews mention the 'great bayside views,' 'view of the Bay and Bay Bridge,' and 'outdoor seating on the Embarcadero side with view of the Bay and Bay Bridge.' So, it's definitely a spot where you can enjoy your meal while taking in the sights and sounds of the Bay.
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5. Bistro Boudin
4.5
Awesome(2240)
$$$$
• American • Fisherman's Wharf
Booked 38 times today
Located on the upper level of Boudin at the Wharf, Bistro Boudin offers an ideal place to enjoy a leisurely meal with views of the SF Bay. Warm and inviting with beautiful dark wood accents, Bistro Boudin features a full service bar, Oyster bar and spectacular views of the waterfront. The menu is influenced by the abundance of seasonally fresh foods available in the San Francisco Bay Area and the restaurant is open for lunch and dinner.
A photo of La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco restaurant
6. La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco
4.8
Exceptional(9021)
$$$$
• Peruvian • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 131 times today
Inspired by the thousands of cebicherias found throughout Peru, La Mar Cebicheri­a Peruana, was created as an attempt to globalize and enshrine one of the best guarded treasures of Peruvian cuisine: cebiche, Peruvian seafood and the scenery created to enjoy them, the Peruvian style cebicheria.
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7. Arquet
4.4
Awesome(519)
$$$$
• Californian • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 53 times today
Located in San Francisco’s iconic Ferry Building, Arquet is a new, ingredient-driven California restaurant from the team behind Michelin star Sorrel Restaurant that blends wood-fired cooking with seasonal, locally sourced produce—drawing inspiration from the adjacent Ferry Building Farmers Market. Open for lunch and dinner service, Arquet offers a refined and casual waterfront dining experience in a stunning, arch-filled space.
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8. Alora
4.5
Awesome(366)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 24 times today
Alora is a Coastal Culinary Journey from the Mediterranean Sea to the California shores. Alora, meaning “beautiful dreamer,” is a refined yet convivial San Francisco waterfront restaurant that melds the vibrant flavors, ingredients and dishes from countries spanning the vast Mediterranean coastline with market-driven California cuisine.
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9. Cioppino's
4.4
Awesome(1114)
$$$$
• Seafood • Fisherman's Wharf
Booked 32 times today
Fresh seafood and classic Italian dishes served in a bustling, family-friendly atmosphere. Try the award-winning Clam Chowder or the signature dish, Cioppino. A Fisherman's Wharf destination, owned and operated by 5th generation San Franciscans.
A photo of COQUETA - San Francisco restaurant
10. COQUETA - San Francisco
4.8
Exceptional(3613)
$$$$
• Spanish • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 59 times today
Located at Pier 5 on the bustling San Francisco Waterfront, Coqueta is inspired by the cuisines of Spain. The restaurant embraces Spain’s signature small-plates dining style and the social vibrancy of its food culture, a natural fit for San Francisco’s own deep-rooted historical ties to Spain. Focusing on regional dishes from Madrid, Catalonia, the Basque Country, and beyond, the menu offers a modern interpretation of traditional Spanish cuisine while highlighting the bounty of fresh, local ingredients from land and sea.Coqueta means “flirt” or “infatuation” in Spanish, and represents the team’s exploration and interpretation of Spanish cuisine, wine, and inspired cocktails, while celebrating the abundance of Northern California.
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  • EdGold
    San Francisco Bay Area •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    What a great evening with my niece and her husband. As expected from previous visits the cocktails, wine and food were all excellent. I highly recommend the Branzino. It was prepared perfectly and reminded me of our visit to Athens! The folks at Alora are always so welcoming, fun and extremely attentive to the details. They all made the evening very special, and we will be back again very soon! PS. Don't forget to try the Baklava...it was unique and delicious (hint...chocolate was involved)! - Ed and Noël
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    Alora$$$$• Mediterranean• Financial District / Embarcadero
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    4.5
  • Scott
    Philadelphia County •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The Waterbar went above and beyond to make our Silver Anniversary special! The lobster and fillet were perfectly prepared. The waiter was so kind and offered us complimentary prosecco and desserts to celebrate the occasion. This place is top notch with a view to match. We highly recommend this beautiful restaurant. Thank you to everyone at Waterbar!
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    Waterbar$$$$• Seafood• Financial District / Embarcadero
    •
    4.7
  • AnnGold
    San Francisco Bay Area •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Outstanding on all levels. The food and service were fantastic! The food was absolutely delicious - highly recommend the calamari, crab cocktail, and salmon! The best!
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    Scoma's Fisherman's Wharf$$$$• Seafood• Fisherman's Wharf
    •
    4.7
  • Jon
    Las Vegas •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jul 2, 2026
    You cannot find another atmosphere like this anywhere else. This restaurant provided great hospitality, comfort, refreshing costal vibe, professional staff, amazing aromas, and phenomenal food. Genuinely the best meal I’ve had in ages. We will be coming here again.
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    Bistro Boudin$$$$• American• Fisherman's Wharf
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    4.5
  • Lisa
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 28, 2026
    The service was great! And the food was delicious and a great experience overall.
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    Franciscan Crab Restaurant$$$$• Seafood• Fisherman's Wharf
    •
    4.4

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