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Waterbar, San Francisco, CA

Waterbar

4.6
4.6
10888 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 67 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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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
    (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.
    Celebrate New Years Eve at Waterbar! Photo

Menu

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What 10,888 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.

10,888 Reviews

  1. Steele

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu, great food, great staff - our favorite dining experience
    WaterbarResponded today
    Hello Steele, We send a HUGE thank you to you Steele! Best, Rich T.

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  2. Veronica

    Central Coast

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 2 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 today
    Hello Veronica, We love the sound of that and appreciate your support! Best, Rich T.

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  3. Johna

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 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 today
    We so apreciate your kind support Johna! Best regards and Happy 70th! Best, Rich T.

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  4. Bill

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 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 today
    We send our sincere thanks for the support Bill! Best, Rich T.

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  5. carolecarlson

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 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 3 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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  6. Ken

    Tucson

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 4 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 4 days ago
    Thank you for sharing Ken, Best, Rich T.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 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 4 days ago
    Thanks so very much for the kind support! Best, Rich T.

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  8. Enrique

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Once I got there, I’ll check with the hostess and she was very rude, I had reservation, but even though she asked me to wait 10 minutes, but they were around 15 minutes waiting, I couldn’t get her name but around 7 PM we showed we got sitting on our table 10 to 15 minutes later that was seated wasn’t busy at all. drinks took a while, food. Also 25 minutes later COLD, that was unacceptable we couldn’t stay there that long however restaurant was very nice but not service or food!
    WaterbarResponded 4 days ago
    We are so sorry to hear of your disappointment Enrique. Wish things were different and you have our sincere apology. Best, Rich T.

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  9. Michael

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The dining room furniture needs to be updated; seating, especially the bench seating, is tough and lumpy.
    WaterbarResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks Michael! We agree, all those things are haoppening in January. And we aare getting a beautiful new patio structure as well. Best, Rich T.

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  10. Jennifer

    Orange County

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great seafood, great service, and a patio under the twinkling lights of the Bay Bridge. Nothing better.
    WaterbarResponded 5 days ago
    BIG thanks your way Jennifer!

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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 10888 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 67 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • 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
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