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A photo of The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe restaurant

1. The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe

4.4

Awesome(3675)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 5 times today

The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe is a waterfront restaurant because it offers stunning views of the Bay Bridge from every table, both indoors and on the tented patio. The restaurant is located on Pier 7 on the Embarcadero in San Francisco, which is in the heart of the waterfront area. Reviewers consistently highlight the breathtaking views and the waterfront location as a key feature of their dining experience.

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2. Skates on the Bay

4.5

Awesome(7493)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Berkeley

Booked 49 times today

Skates on the Bay is a waterfront restaurant located on the Bay in Berkeley, California. Reviews rave about its 'unique' location, where guests walk over water to enter the restaurant, and enjoy stunning views of the Bay. The restaurant is praised for its 'waterfront dining with great views', making it an ideal spot for relaxing dining and sunset viewing.

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3. The Berkeley Boathouse

3.9

Excellent(580)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Berkeley

Booked 15 times today

The Berkeley Boathouse is a waterfront restaurant as mentioned in its description and in several reviews. The restaurant's location on Marina Blvd, Berkeley, offers breathtaking views of the Bay, yachts, and the Golden Gate Bridge. Many reviews praise the beautiful views and the relaxing ambiance of the restaurant, making it a perfect spot for dining and enjoying the Bay's scenery.

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4. Assemble Kitchen

4.0

Excellent(333)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Richmond

Anchored within the historic Richmond Marina neighborhood, with perhaps the most beautiful and inclusive views in the Bay Area, Assemble Kitchen offers a casual and approachable experience with a hint of history that both roots you to the present and takes you back in time. Assemble Kitchen has been wowing its patrons since it opened in February 2013. Located next to the spectacular Craneway Pavilion and adjacent the Rosie the Riveter Visitor’s center, our stylish industrial décor complements our modern menu of “re-tooled American classics.”

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5. Marina Seafood Dockside Patio

4.5

Awesome(120)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Berkeley

Located 5 min from the heart of Berkeley, and in the middle of the scenic Berkeley Marina waterfront, and right off I-580. With a large, spacious, and meter-free parking lot. Right next to Hana Japan.A warm and inviting waterfront seafood restaurant with plenty of delicious land meat options. Water-facing windows along the sit-down–covered–dining room invite bay views and a true oceanside patio feel. An attractive full bar for marina-adjacent snacking and sipping. Locally crafted beers, creative combinations, approachable and relaxed atmosphere with a focus on hospitality and an absolute commitment to quality.Ideal for date nights, meetups with friends, group parties, company corporate parties, and for delicious food with an amazing harborside view. UC Berkeley is just up the road, the Bay Bridge, and San Francisco is also a short skip away. Enjoy our fresh homemade pasta, fresh ingredients and an array of non-seafood options, we have dishes for everyone.

A photo of La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco restaurant

6. La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(8536)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 104 times today

Inspired by the thousands of cebicherias found throughout Peru, La Mar Cebicheria Peruana, was created as an attempt to globalize and enshrine one of the best guarded treasures of Peruvian cuisine: cebiche, Peruvian seafood and the scenery created to enjoy them, the Peruvian style cebicheria.

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7. Waterbar

4.6

Exceptional(10995)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 80 times today

Waterbar is a seafood-centric restaurant located on the waterfront in San Francisco. It's famous for its stunning panoramic views of the bay and city skyline, as well as its exceptional design and menu of fresh sustainable fish and seafood. Reviews often highlight the restaurant's spectacular views of the Bay Bridge and the Bay, making it a popular spot for dining and enjoying the waterfront ambiance.

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8. Angler San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(283)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 60 times today

Angler is a seafood-focused Saison Hospitality Group restaurant with one Michelin star on the Embarcadero waterfront, featuring views of our expansive wood burning hearth and the San Francisco Bay, where each dish is touched by fire and intended to be shared.Our sourcing is deliberate and our menus closely follow the seasons of Northern California. Chef de Cuisine, Joe Hou

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9. Alora

4.6

Exceptional(203)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 19 times today

Alora is a Coastal Culinary Journey from the Mediterranean Sea to the California shores. Alora, meaning “beautiful dreamer,” is a refined yet convivial San Francisco waterfront restaurant that melds the vibrant flavors, ingredients and dishes from countries spanning the vast Mediterranean coastline with market-driven California cuisine.

A photo of The Bungalow Kitchen by Michael Mina Tiburon restaurant

10. The Bungalow Kitchen by Michael Mina Tiburon

4.5

Awesome(223)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Tiburon

Booked 9 times today

The Bungalow Kitchen by Michael Mina presents a dynamic new social dining experience and vibrant community clubhouse in the heart of Tiburon – Marin County’s charming waterfront neighborhood along the San Francisco Bay. Award-winning chef Michael Mina and hospitality veteran Brent Bolthouse joined forces with renowned interior designer Martin Brudnizki to create a lively bohemian atmosphere with bold cuisine, five-star service, and thoughtful touchpoints that pay homage to Tiburon’s storied past. The menu presents elevated California cuisine options for dinner, late-night and weekend brunch, as well as a robust wine list and inventive craft cocktails.Spanning nearly 12,000 square feet across two floors with 5,000 square feet of outdoor waterfront space on its expansive patios, The Bungalow Kitchen by Michael Mina boasts spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay, San Francisco skyline, Tiburon Marina, Angel Island and beyond.

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KarenVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •64 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food and service were as expected. All delicious and they were supportive about modifying for Food intolerances. Thank you.
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Skates on the BayPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Berkeley
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4.5
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KateVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
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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The Waterfront Restaurant and CafePrice: Expensive• Californian• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.4
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Carrie
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We love coming to the Boathouse. The staff is ALWAYS friendly and welcoming! The food is so delicious! I would recommend it to anyone.
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The Berkeley BoathousePrice: Expensive• American• Berkeley
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3.9
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rikki
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
4.0
Dined on Jan 26, 2025
Lovely environment, we felt welcomed and cared for. Appetizers were good, shishitos were flavorful and crunchy! The clam chowder was full of clams and fresh, fish and chips also hit the mark. Tuna salad was ok. We had a lovely birthday celebration and our server Jill made it even better. Positive attitude, knowledgeable about the menu and really great service! Thank you!
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Marina Seafood Dockside PatioPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Berkeley
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4.5
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LisaV
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
4.0
Dined on Aug 2, 2024
food was great, and the view and ambience are unbeatable, and our server was very nice, but the service was extremely slow but I will go back again because they've just reopened under new management and they have a good menu as well.
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Assemble KitchenPrice: Moderate• American• Richmond
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