Waterbar

With panoramic views of the Bay and San Francisco skyline, Waterbar is located on the Embarcadero, features the freshest and most sustainable seafood available.

9 / 10
912
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  • Phone

    (415) 284-9922

  • Website

    waterbarsf.com

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  • Type

    Seafood Restaurant

Address

399 The Embarcadero (btwn Folsom & Harrison St) San Francisco , CA 94105 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 187


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SFGate

Sometimes at brunch you like a cocktail , but how about brunch IN a cocktail ?! The ultimate Bloody Mary here is two thick-cut bacon slices, and two jumbo prawns with a cocktail chaser. Read more

Eater

Waterbar has built a deliciously decadent experience atop a traditional bloody mary foundation, garnishing the drink with a seasoning of Old Bay on the rim, two whole slices of bacon , & jumbo shrimp . Read more

Wilson Favre-Delerue

Beautiful location, with a view on the Bay Bridge outside and massive aquariums on the inside. Fresh seafood , attentive service , overall elegant vibe. Perfect for client lunches or parent visits.

Paula Farmer

While you will pay dearly to eat here, it is so worth it for the $1 oysters before 5pm & beautiful views . You can also see the dancing lights of the Bay Bridge from most tables. Excellent food & bar !

Kat ????

Came here on a Saturday for brunch . Nice ambiance and food is unexpectedly good. Wood Oven Baked Goat Cheese , Mascarpone Stuffed Griddlecakes, Grilled Flat Iron Steak are all very delicious!

SFist

This well touristed Embarcadero seafood spot does a brawny (and prawn-y) version of a Bloody Mary with Ketel One, a house-made spice mix, bacon , and a large Gulf prawn as garnish . Read more

D

The prawn cocktail was good and my main meal. My husband enjoyed the salmon . I usually order shrimp (without the head) or scallops at a seafood restaurant and they did not have any options for me.

Anna Dakhundaridze

Great view . Tasty menu. Good choice if wine . Attentive personnel. What else do you need for dinner with friends if you lover?! ???? very romantic if you sit near the window and look at the Bay Bridge ...

Tasting Table

We love the classic Dungeness crab cocktail ($20), and are always looking for an excuse to splurge on their grand iced shellfish platter ($110) with crab , lobster , ceviche , prawns and oysters . Read more

Eater

Looking to shake up your Marin Miyagi routine? Waterbar is now serving Tio Point oysters , sourced from New Zealand. They're one of only four restaurants in the entire U.S. that offer them. Read more

Fodor's Travel

Get there early (ideally around 3:30pm) to snag seats in the lively circular Oyster Bar with its large windows , or on the outside terrace with its more open bridge and bay views .

Brian Ibarra

Besides having a spot on view of the Bay Bridge the food will surprise you! If you can get past the high prices you're in for one hell of a meal! Make reservations and valet your car save the hassle

Jessica Galiana

Food is great. Dinner menu is much better than Brunch menu . Also the view at the end of the day is unbeatable. Oysters are delicious and fresh. Staff is so-so.

Natalie Bauer

The Bay views are incredible! Fried Brussels sprouts are amazing. Loved the oysters , whole crab , and prawns .

Boshika Tara

The views are amazing, great place to watch the sun go down on the Bay . The food and drinks are good, like $$$$. Highlights would be Mole Spicy , and the calamari .

Areej Ashour

One of the places u should definitely eat in when in San Fran .. yummy food great view of the bay bridge great service. Don't even think about skipping dessert .

Kris Vera-Phillips

Try the $1 Oysters - #kvpinmybelly : Tasty #oyster special at @Waterbar. Fresh, creamy shellfish . Also loved trifecta of flavor with horseradish , hot sauce and cocktail sauce . NOM!

Tasting Table

Snag a seat on Waterbar's patio , a perfect spot to dig into an enviable oyster list ($3.55 to $4.30) and raw bar selection whilst taking in waterfront and Bay Bridge views . Read more

Arthur

Waterfront seafood restaurant . If you don't want to have your crab at fisherman wharf with all the tourist here you will enjoy tranquility where sf habitants come to brunch . Upper class

SFGate

Specialties: Oysters ; whole lobster or crab (in live tanks); true cod preparations; any sashimi or ceviche ; any dessert . Read more

Chris Messina

Beverage director Steve Izzo uses 
Heering cherry liqueur instead of the Maraschino cherries and 
club soda as a throwback. The benedictine is there to add a bit of an herbal
 aromatic, he adds.

Daniel Stansell

Sit outside, order oysters and bubbles, and enjoy the view . This place gets bonus points at night for the stunning view of the bridge 's art installation.

Kimberly S

$1.05 oysters before 5:30pm! Get there early to grab a table outside and enjoy the view , but there is open seating at the bar inside. The Tiger Lily cocktail wasn't memorable, it tasted like perfume.

Nahid Ashri

A must try resturant ... perfect view ...perfect food ... must try definitely the oyster ... not like any where else ... the steak ... the soft shell crab ....

amanda brooke

cocktails are amazing, oysters are a must. cannot emphasize the horchata ice cream sandwich enough!!!!

Eliane Fiolet

I go there fot eh great $1 oysters everyday from 11 am to 6 pm! The Sunday brunch has a $20 Proseco bottle with orange juice carafe . The rest of the menu is not super creative, overall good food

PureWow

This is where you’ll sit on the waterfront , gazing up at the twinkling Bay Bridge while you slurp bespoke oysters . Read more

Barbara Stephenson

VERY safe and clean outdoor seating either on the patio with heaters or on the second floor with a view . Food is amazing as always.

Ms Helene

$1.05 oysters on weekend brunch . Skip $16 ceviche for 3 bites of fish and shrimp . Crab cake sandwich and beer $20.

Eric Dillie

A great place to have a meal or drink in San Francisco with amazing views !

Laura Bergerol

Sit at the bar and enjoy the view of the bay bridge at night with the amazing light show.

Dave Zissou

this place offers just some of the best views from town , its outdoorsy which is a plus, when the weather permits, also the Happy Hour : Every Day 1130a-6p (Oysters ); Mon- Fri 3p-6p (Drinks)

Annie Tang

Amazing happy hour ! Super buttery oysters for $1 and delicious goat cheese dip

Tina Hui Tina Hui

$1 oysters until 6pm every day + rose = Heaven BONUS POINTS: paired with some rose

Jason Schulweis

Happy hour = $1 oysters (ish), meat skewers and a great martini ...by the water. Highly recommended.

M.G. Siegler

Solid oysters . But get there for the $1 ones, otherwise things get expensive quick.

Alex Still

Oyster happy hours are very happy. Amazing selection, cool design and a great view .

Garry Tan

The oysters are great. Just ask for whatever is fresh. The steak is surprisingly tasty but the kimchi that comes with it is not.

Donna S

Has a nice, no reservation patio , the som is extremely welcoming, be adventuresome w your wine pairing with your oysters

Sez

excellent seafood and wine . dark romantic atmosphere .

Kristine McLay

Everything’s good and if you sit at the bar ask for Chris. He’s awesome.

Adam Sean

Bass crudo m, soft shell crab , and Pike were incredible. Unlike many places of its kind, the view isn’t the only thing it offers.

The Culinary Institute of America

You might have come for the waterfront view , but you'll never want to leave after you take a peek at this mouth-watering menu by Executive Chef Parke Ulrich. He's a CIA alumnus.

Sam Weller

Great food, very friendly service . Good oysters . Great view

Go Find Alice

Superb weekday lunch deals ! $1 oysters !!

Patty Mitchell

Oysters for 1.05 each every afternoon. Love this place

Donna Novi

Even better now that you can see the Bay Bridge light show while sitting at the bar and at many of the dining tables!

CITY GRIT

Note to self: next time we’re back in town , we need to find a loved one to enjoy the ridiculous setting and oyster selection with so we can get our romance on.

Adrienne Olds

Make your own mimosas are only $20 on Sundays. Bottle of prosecco and a little orange juice at brunch is perfect.

Lisa Sanchez

Perfect atmosphere for a work lunch , brunch , or a special occasion .

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