Waterbar

4.6

10893 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 73 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

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.

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Private dining

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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

Experiences

Celebrate New Years Eve at Waterbar!
$263.54 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Waterbar will serve a four-course pre-fixed menu for dinner, Chef Josh Su selected his favorite seasonal and celebratory offerings for the menu! $195 per person (exclusive of 20% gratuity, 6% SF mandates surcharge, and 8.625% sales tax). Beverages are charged on consumption. We have two seatings available: the first seating from 5:45pm - 6:30pm with a 2.5 hour table time limt; and the second seating from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. PLEASE NOTE: The fireworks can only be viewed from outside of the restaurant on the Embarcadero walkway. There is NO Valet parking. Go to Spothero.com for parking availability.

What 10,893 people are saying

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

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco
Seafood
San Francisco
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Waterbar offers a stunning view of the Bay Bridge, making it a prime spot for seafood dining. Guests rave about "excellent food and drinks," "super attentive and professional" service, and "delicious" oysters. The ambiance is often described as "beautiful" and "inviting." A perfect choice for special occasions or casual outings.

10,893 Reviews

J
Jilala
San Francisco
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Took my husband for a birthday dinner at 5 pm. Took forever to order, took longer to get our food and, after 2 hours there, we still hadn't ordered dessert. I really wanted the birthday dessert with candle but after our table was cleared and we had waited another 15-20 minutes without our waiter returning,we had the manager bring the check. The food was good but I was really disappointed that my husband's bday dinner was kind of ruined by bad service. The manager apologized for the bad service but that was about it. We won't return.
WaterbarResponded today
So very disappointing to hear and you have our sincere apology Lilala. If you will be kind enough, please reach out to me so we can do something to redeem. Thank you very much, Rich T.
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Robert
San Francisco
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Luca our server was excellent and ensured we had everything we needed.
WaterbarResponded today
THANKS so very much Robert!
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Dennis
San Francisco
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed a wonderful anniversary lunch here. Our spunky waiter was very attentive and brought us a toast of Prosecco and a sweet Happy Anniversary dessert. This is a great place for any occasion or just for a fabulous meal. The food is perfect down to every last detail.
WaterbarResponded today
We love hearing that Dennis, and thanks so much for enjoying! Best, Rich T.
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Steele
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great menu, great food, great staff - our favorite dining experience
WaterbarResponded 2 days ago
Hello Steele, We send a HUGE thank you to you Steele! Best, Rich T.
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Veronica
Central Coast
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice wine list, menu is interesting and applauded by Foodies. It is a great place for a business meeting or a romantic dining experience.
WaterbarResponded 2 days ago
Hello Veronica, We love the sound of that and appreciate your support! Best, Rich T.
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Johna
Kansas City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We flew into San Francisco during the atmospheric river for a 70th birthday celebration. The weather was disappointing but our waiter was over the top great. He was friendly, informative and made the night special. The whole staff made us feel welcome and the food was outstanding. We even received a special birthday treat! Highly recommend this restaurant!
WaterbarResponded 2 days ago
We so apreciate your kind support Johna! Best regards and Happy 70th! Best, Rich T.
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Bill
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Still holding to their high standards of customer service. They focus on the customer's positive experience.
WaterbarResponded 2 days ago
We send our sincere thanks for the support Bill! Best, Rich T.
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carolecarlson
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely setting, great service. Food was mediocre and it is very loud sadly.
WaterbarResponded 5 days ago
Thanks for teh comments Carolecarson, please tell me more regarding the food. We wish you had a complete experience. Best, Rich T.
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Ken
Tucson
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent, prompt, and professional service! Fantastic food! Flavorless spice cake for dessert disappointed us.
WaterbarResponded 6 days ago
Thank you for sharing Ken, Best, Rich T.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely lovely lunch! We enjoyed the fresh, delicious dishes and took in the stunning views. Great service and all around perfect place to bring our friends visiting from the Cayman Islands.
WaterbarResponded 6 days ago
Thanks so very much for the kind support! 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 10893 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 73 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Waterbar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Celebrate New Years Eve at Waterbar!

Menu

What 10,893 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Waterbar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Waterbar restaurant rated?

Is Waterbar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information