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Franciscan Crab Restaurant, San Francisco, CA

Franciscan Crab Restaurant

4.3
4.3
3671 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
10:00 pm
Booked 27 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
"Hands down the best food you'll find on San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf" proclaimed Sunset Magazine. An extensive renovation has revitalized the Franciscan Crab Restaurant, a Fisherman's Wharf institution since 1957. White tiled walls, beautiful marble bar and twenty foot windows overlook the bay and Alcatraz. Terraced dining affords views from every table: hand blown glass shades and chandeliers dazzle, black and white photos of celebrity patrons adorn the stairs and walls.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 362-7733
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    J.C. Becerra
  • Private party facilities
    Semi-private dining with seating from 28 - 58 people. Banquet menus available.
  • Area
    Fisherman's Wharf
  • Cross Street
    Taylor
  • Parking details
    Public Lot in front of the restaurant. Two hours free parking with validation.
  • Public transit
    Muni: F-Line
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,671 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Franciscan Crab Restaurant offers exceptional dining with "amazing views" of the Bay and Alcatraz. Guests praise the "fantastic service" and "deliciously fresh seafood," particularly the crab dishes. While some find prices high, the "beautifully decorated" interior and a "charming, retro vibe" enhance the experience. Perfect for special occasions and family outings.

3,671 Reviews
  1. Tiara

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful time for Thanksgiving with family !!we were in and out quick. It didn’t take the wait long. I highly recommend for holidays or even if it’s just a regular day.

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  2. Laurie

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was ok, but for the price, it should have been. The service was incredibly rushed. I ordered a pre-dinner drink, and it came in a reasonably short time. But, our dinner was served as if it was pre-cooked.. .incredibly fast, so I didn’t have time to finish my cocktail before dinner arrived. I’d hoped to finish my cocktail then have a glass of wine with my dinner… instead I felt rushed through it. One of my table mates was still eating her dinner and a busser came and cleared some plates, and also took the person’s knife who was still eating… really?? For the $75/+ per person, we shouldn’t be rushed off for the next seating…

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  3. Stephanie

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Took out of towners to this restaurant for dinner. I've been to this restaurant 4x in the past 18 months. Ordered crab enchiladas, cioppino, roasted salmon with vegetables, shrimp pasta, sandwiches, coffees, whiskey and drinks. First, the service was very poor. The waiter we had did not understand us 75% of the time and we did not understand him. Replacements for vegetables over potatoes were not allowed by the waiter. Our food portions were smaller than when i was last dine in July, despite the prices going up. The salmon was dry and the cioppino was lacking taste. This is still an okay place, but if I will look for another place to dine in this location. Quality has changed.

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  4. Michael

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a business conversation. Restaurant was very quiet and lent itself to our being able to chat. Food was surprisingly good considering that it is located in a San Francisco tourist area. Would definitely recommend.

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  5. Nicole

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Don’t order a steak at a seafood restaurant! The oysters were good and so was the other seafood but my husband was still hungry after we left. We had to buy bread separately and no starter salad. The sat us at a window but right behind me was the waiter station.

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  6. jen

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We were practically the only people there but our server was still inattentive. The drinks were watery and the food was average at best.

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  7. Aki

    Tokyo

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We changed our time because we knew we would not be able to make our original reservation time. This was my third visit to my favorite restaurant in San Francisco and this time I had the worst experience. I always order the same menu, but the seasoning of the crab, the seasoning of the clams, the quality of the clams (most disappointed too small and not filling. see photo I took real menu photo and you must check restaurant provide menu photo ), and the service of the server were all terrible! I will never go back.

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  8. Karlheinz

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seit 25 Jahren mein „Stammlokal“ in San Francisco, und immer verlässlich gut. Die Speisen sind perfekt zubereitet.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Touristy art deco atmosphere, good food, good service

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  10. Carol

    Atlanta Metro

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We got the dungenuss crab for two and it did not disappoint!! It was plenty for the two of us and with the garlic butter it was just delicious. Our server was informative, knowledgeable and delightful! We sat by the window and had a great bay view.

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FAQs

Franciscan Crab Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 362-7733.

Franciscan Crab Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 3671 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
10:00 pm
Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Franciscan Crab Restaurant

Pier 43 1/2, San Francisco, CA 94133

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Taylor
  • Area
    Fisherman's Wharf
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot in front of the restaurant. Two hours free parking with validation.
  • Public transit
    Muni: F-Line
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    J.C. Becerra
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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