Diners' Choice: Seafood restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Seafood cuisine in San Francisco Bay Area? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Caviar Co.

4.9

4.9 (44)

$50 and over

Seafood

Tiburon

About the restaurant

The Caviar Co. Champagne Lounge is nestled in charming downtown Tiburon. Our menu features caviar flights, light bites, and an extensive champagne list to indulge in. Whether you are new to caviar or a seasoned connoisseur, our tasting room has offerings for every palate!

Our tasting room is currently licensed for guests 21+.

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Maureen

Dined on Aug 21, 2024

Divine!! This was a celebration of two birthdays and Jeremy took excellent care of us. He explained options, recommended items, was attentive and relaxed and quickly replaced the blinis and creme freche we ran out of. Highly recommend this sweet, exquisite spot.

The Anchovy Bar

4.8

4.8 (835)

$50 and over

Seafood

Western Addition

About the restaurant

From the team that brought you State Bird Provisions and The Progress, The Anchovy Bar is a wine and seafood bar that specializes in West Coast oysters, small fish and sustainably raised shellfish. We work with small producers that favor traditional and antique processes with origin stories that matter and inspire.

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Amyvip

Dined 6 days ago

Delicious, creative dishes and prompt but not stuffy service. In particular, they accommodated my elderly disabled dad with care and professionalism.

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Experience

Group Dining at The Anchovy Bar!

Scoma's Sausalito

4.8

4.8 (2506)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Sausalito

About the restaurant

At Scoma’s Sausalito, Chef Escobar's menu is as lively and colorful as the daily catch . Proudly ranked TripAdvisor’s #1 seafood restaurant in Sausalito, Scoma’s delights with steaming whole crabs, rich hearty chowders, perfectly grilled seasonal fish and house specialties like the lobster risotto , cioppino and scallops parmigiano. Raw bar selections, steaks, and pasta, plus wine and cocktails round out their classic menu. Visit Scoma’s Sausalito family-owned waterfront restaurant for the ultimate in “pier to plate” dining. The warm, personal ambiance and incredible bay views will bring you back time and time again.

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John

Dined 3 days ago

Great food with a wonderful view of the bay! It is expensive but the service, food and view are with it.

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Scoma's Fisherman's Wharf

4.8

4.8 (5452)

$31 to $50

Seafood

North Beach

About the restaurant

***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 during our operation hours for assistance with reservations. ***

Our Fisherman's Wharf seafood restaurant is steeped in a family tradition of quality and service. Still family owned and operated, Scoma’s opened in 1965, when brothers Al and Joe Scoma took over a six table coffee shop serving fishermen on the wharf. Using their mother’s recipe collection, the Scoma brothers' humble café evolved over the years becoming the quintessential San Francisco dining destination it is today.

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LeeAnne

Dined 4 days ago

Quaint restaurant with wonderful fresh-off-the -boat fish. Really enjoyed our dinner. Server was knowledgeable and helpful. Definitely would go again!

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Popular dish

Calamari Fritti

Popular dish

"Lazy Man's" Cioppino

Popular dish

Wild Black Cod

The Old Clam House

4.7

4.7 (843)

$30 and under

Seafood

Mission Bay / South Beach

About the restaurant

It's the oldest restaurant in San Francisco and the newly-completed historical renovation has brought new vitality to the area. The dining rooms are comfortable and the atmosphere is relaxing. Seafood specialties are skillets of mussels, shrimp and crab and clams prepared many different ways. Saturday, Sunday and Holiday brunch.

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adam

Dined 6 days ago

I’ve been going to the old clam house through 3 different ownerships. I love the atmosphere and decor as well as the history, but a few things have definitely gone a little downhill. They seemed understaffed. I noticed (including when I arrived) that there was not a host or anyone to greet you and you had to wave someone down. My food was a little over salty but i just drank a lot of water to help. Service was so so and it seemed like they need a better system as it seemed like only one person could take your order, but there were a few staff that looked like they didn’t know what they should be doing. I will return as this place is special to me but I hope things improve a bit as it’s not the old clam house from back in the day

Smith's Landing Seafood Grill

4.7

4.7 (621)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Antioch

About the restaurant

The Delta's quintessential waterfront dining experience. This iconic location in Historic Antioch is locally owned by community stewards who are passionately driven to ensure a special dining experience for our guests while enjoying incredible Delta views. Our menu features creative appetizers, savory steaks, inventive pasta dishes and we only source wild seafood- there is something for everyone.

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Marty

Dined 4 days ago

Service and food were excellent. Location was relaxing. Very nice.

Popi's Oysterette

4.7

4.7 (93)

$30 and under

Seafood

Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

About the restaurant

It’s our goal to serve the freshest seafood in a sweet and simple neighborhood setting, by our warm, well-trained and courteous staff. We aim for thoughtfully chosen beverages to support our seasonally designed menu.

We couldn’t be more excited to be a part of the fantastic Marina dining scene and look forward to becoming your friends.

~ The Popi’s Team

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Natalja

Dined on Aug 27, 2024

Loved it! Generous portions, great service. Would go again!

Tides

4.7

4.7 (243)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Danville

About the restaurant

TIDES is family-owned seafood restaurant in Danville, CA that specializes in modern oceanic inspired cuisine.

We create a variety of fresh seafood based dishes that are versatile, interesting, and delicious; with belief in a culture where food and culinary creativity can bring people together for a memorable experience.

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EddieP

Dined on Aug 25, 2024

Our family enjoys coming to Tides. Yesterday was our 25th year anniversary and we decided to come to tides to celebrate. The service was good. The place was busy but they still provided us with good service. The food was amazing as always. My favorite is the pork belly dish. I highly recommend this spot .

Pacific Catch Sunnyvale

4.7

4.7 (189)

$30 and under

Seafood

Sunnyvale

About the restaurant

Pacific Catch Sunnyvale features an open air cocktail bar, covered patio, intimate booths and communal tables for happy hour!

Our Sunnyvale location is adjacent to Target, Whole Foods, and the AMC movie theater.
We are also within walking distance to the CalTrain station and the historic Murphy Ave. District.

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Jamesvip

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

We always order from the "Fresh Catch" section of the menu. We're always satisfied with the choices.

Scott's Seafood - San Jose

4.6

4.6 (319)

$31 to $50

Seafood

San Jose

About the restaurant

Serving Great-Tasting Food Since 1976

The Scott’s story began in 1976, with the opening of a simple gracious seafood dinner house in the Marina District of San Francisco. Its phenomenal success led to the opening of a new establishment in the heart of down town San Jose. From the moment it opened, Scott’s captured the best of a growing tradition presenting the finest seafood classically prepared in light, crisp, friendly surroundings.

Scott’s Seafood has been a San Jose tradition for over 40 years, with an emphasis on sustainable, healthy food options. Scott’s Seafood has won the People’s Choice Award for its Boston Style Clam Chowder several years running, reaffirming the consideration that goes in to crafting each meal.

Many of our staff members have been with the company for decades, and even have roots to the original Scott’s in San Francisco. Our culinary crew led by Executive Chef Alfonso Tamayo follows the same traditions & qualities established by the Original Scott’s.

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John & Nancy

Dined on Aug 25, 2024

I just had one of the most memorable dining experience I’ve had in quite awhile. We went to Scott’s Seafood in San Jose after a mantinee performance at the Center of the Performing Arts which is close by. I had the Shrimp Parmesan Risotto and it was delicious. It was very favorable and absolutely delicious. Would recommend highly!

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Popular dish

Crab Cakes

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Experience

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