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Waterbar, San Francisco, CA

Waterbar

4.6
4.6
10912 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 102 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
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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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
    (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 five-course pre-fixed menu for dinner. Chef Josh Su has chosen his favorite seasonal and celebratory dishes 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 limit; 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 10,912 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

    Great for scenic views

  • San Francisco

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Waterbar offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic food and unparalleled views" of the Bay Bridge, making it a must-visit spot for seafood lovers. Guests rave about the "EXCELLENT service" and the "beautiful atmosphere." Despite some mixed reviews on menu options, the overall ambiance and attentive staff ensure a memorable visit.

10,912 Reviews

  1. Kevin

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tonight was a celebration of our Wedding. Our server was excellent and knowledgeable About the selections. At the end of the meal they brought a plater that said congratulations and some bubbly to celebrate.

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  2. Brigid

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Scenic setting, light and open. Food was very good and service was friendly and attentive.

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  3. Andrea

    VIP

    Houston

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fish is always over the top. Service is pro. Ambiance and view 💯
    WaterbarResponded today
    Our sincere appreciation Andrea! Best, Rich T.

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  4. paula

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was excellent and the overall service was excellent but the scallops were extremely salty and the entree was an appetizer portion served on a dinner plate. I’ve had excellent food here in the past so I hope this meal was just an unfortunate exception.
    WaterbarResponded today
    Hello Paula, Please request and allow us to make things right, if we miss a mark. Happy to prepare new scallops in this situation. Best, Rich T.

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  5. Rodney

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Slightly pricey,overall good food and service in a beautiful setting
    WaterbarResponded today
    Thank you Rodney

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  6. Liz

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I had not been to Waterbar in a while and looked forward to this visit. I was sad to find the food mediocre and seemed to rely mostly on salt for flavor covering for the poor quality of the ingredients and cooking. The service was also lacking. When the server was at the table, they were very nice however getting them to the table meant finding them and getting their attention otherwise we were just left sitting there. Overall very disappointing. I will not be returning or recommending Waterbar.
    WaterbarResponded today
    We are sorry to have not impressed Liz, Our best regards, Rich T.

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  7. Dave

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful all the way. First time user, and definitely not my last.
    WaterbarResponded today
    THANKS Dave! See ya soon! Best, Rich T.

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  8. Lesley

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Minimal choices for lunch, but it's the ambience you go for first! Live in the neighborhood and Waterbar has been a go-to for a decade!
    WaterbarResponded today
    We love to hear that Lesley and THANK you! Best, Rich T.

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  9. Andrew

    VIP

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband loved the fish and chips. Only complaint was the wines by the glass. Had trouble finding something to my liking. I guess my favorite was the French Chardonnay—good price point too.
    WaterbarResponded today
    Thank you Andrew, we have a great selection of wines by the glass, just ask about them and you will find some jewels. Best, Rich T.

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  10. Arun

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Oysters for $1.55 are great given dollar oysters aren’t a thing anymore, however seeing a worm in one of the oysters after we ordered 76 of them made me feel sick. The manager was useless and said “we have the best staff” and “we inspect all food out of the kitchen” instead of just owning up to their mistake. Do better, especially when people pay their hard earned money to try and enjoy a moment.
    WaterbarResponded on December 10, 2024
    We are sincerely sorry for the miscue Arun and I now we took care of all your oysters. Thank you, 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 10912 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 102 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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