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Mezzanine Level - The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe, San Francisco, CA

The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe

4.4
4.4
3676 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions



ZAGAT 2015
"Breathtaking Bay Bridge views from every table, both indoors and from the "tented patio", makes this Embarcadero seafooder a wonderful place to relax and absorb the beautiful setting, while the Californian fare is deemed well executed."

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 12:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    (415) 391-2696
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact restaurant for details. We have Private Rooms available with a Private Bar, Expansive views of the Bay, including the Bay Bridge Lights, all accessible via stairs or our private elevator.
  • Private party contact
    Kelsi Ramhurst: (415) 654-2825
  • Area
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Cross Street
    Broadway
  • Parking details
    $20
  • Public transit
    F- Line stops in front every 15 minutes, daily until midnight.10 minutes walking distance from Bart.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,676 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe offers "breathtaking views of the Bay" and "delicious seafood," making it a top choice for special occasions. Guests often praise the "exceptional service" and "beautiful ambiance," with standout dishes like cioppino and seafood linguine. While some find the menu pricey, the "stunning backdrop" and "friendly staff" create a memorable dining experience.

3,676 Reviews
  1. Warren VIP

    San Francisco33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent and the view was amazing

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  2. Teresa

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything from our appetizers to dessert were delicious! Service was fantastic, and the view was amazing. I’m sure we’ll be back again.

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  3. Michael VIP

    Sacramento78 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good. Service & staff excellent! Will return

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  4. Heidi VIP

    Central Coast5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were slightly late for our reservation but was welcomed graciously. The food was very good and the views are stunning. The restaurant could use some updating but overall a great experience. We will return! :)

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  5. steve

    Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent, would go back for the service alone. Enjoyed the view and food very much too. More peaceful and relaxing than the nearby places at Pier 39 or the Ferry Building.

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  6. Mark

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the best seat in the house looking over towards the pier and bridge. We’re coming back.

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  7. Holly

    San Francisco1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I usually never write reviews good or bad, but this was so bad I couldn’t believe it. We got a last minute reservation due to the crowds for NBA ALL star weekend. First, I had to put down a $200 deposit on the reservation that was in 30 minutes, which was insane. We get there and the place is EMPTY!! Maybe 8 other tables were occupied, not even a 1/4 of the restaurant. We ordered the food and all of our meals were completely awful; my clam chowder was so bad that I couldn’t finish it. My husband too got a bowl of clam chowder and we split crab cakes, my kids got a kids pizza and a kids sliders (2 small cheeseburgers), or other child ordered a pizza. The final bill came out to $180!!! We were shocked, they even charged us for the bread at the table. The service was nonexistent, we didn’t see our waiter after he took our order and the ambience was just dead. I was shocked and embarrassed at the food and service, Hope nobody from out of town went there and thought that’s how our food is. Will never go back

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  8. Kate VIP

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic! The service was fine, but I was disappointed that there was no room for customization, which led me to choose a different dish than I originally wanted. Not ideal, but the food was still very good.

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  9. Max VIP

    Detroit1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Maybe the most disappointing dining experience I’ve had in San Francisco. Such an iconic location and cool building, but the menu was overpriced, not tasty, and small portions.

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  10. Jimmy

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great views, but food did not blow me away. There was a hair in my Cesar salad and one of my shrimps was half cooked.

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The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe is rated 4.4 stars by 3676 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe

Pier 7 on the Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Broadway
  • Area
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 12:00–20:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, Contemporary French / American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    $20
  • Public transit
    F- Line stops in front every 15 minutes, daily until midnight.10 minutes walking distance from Bart.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (415) 391-2696
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact restaurant for details. We have Private Rooms available with a Private Bar, Expansive views of the Bay, including the Bay Bridge Lights, all accessible via stairs or our private elevator.
  • Private party contact
    Kelsi Ramhurst: (415) 654-2825
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