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Franciscan Crab Restaurant, San Francisco, CA

Franciscan Crab Restaurant

4.2
4.2
3676 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 59 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
  • Website
    http://www.franciscancrabrestaurant.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    Pier 43 1/2, San Francisco, CA 94133
  • 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

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What 3,676 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Franciscan Crab Restaurant offers a quintessential San Francisco dining experience with "amazing views of the Wharf" and "delicious seafood." The crab dishes are a standout, and the "beautifully decorated" interior evokes a "charming, glamorous 1920s vibe." While some service issues occur, the overall experience is enjoyable, with "friendly staff" and a "fantastic waterfront view."

3,676 Reviews

  1. tonya

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food was superb. We had a few cocktails, appetizers, and our dinners everything was timed just right.

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  2. Deborah

    Sacramento

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal in a happy busy place on the water. Service people were busy and a bit of waiting. Other than that. Perfect.

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  3. Menandro

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Very busy during Christmas day. Food was great. Getting food was quick. Paying for bill was extremely long

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  4. Amy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    From start to finish horrible meal and horrible service Very disappointing Totally forgot one persons meal, brought another persons meal out with the appetizers and then brought back cold Kinda like the staff took a stupid pills d then spent the rest of the meal avoiding us Will definitely not return to this restaurant again which is sad as we used to frequent years ago Definitely not the same

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  5. Kris

    Baltimore

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good but very touristy. Went there for a business dinner and would have chosen somewhere else if I had known more about it. Would definitely take the family there though.

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  6. Judy

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Experience was good. But I think the restaurant needs to be renovated.

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  7. Alicia

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Good was salty and over priced! Not a good value at all.

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  8. Tiara

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    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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  9. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food in quality, quantity, and presentation.

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  10. Laurie

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    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…

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

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

Franciscan Crab Restaurant is rated 4.2 stars by 3676 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 59 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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