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Franciscan Crab Restaurant, San Francisco, CA

Franciscan Crab Restaurant

4.3
4.3
3682 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
"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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,682 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
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Great for scenic views

  • San Francisco

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Franciscan Crab Restaurant offers "outstanding views" of the bay and a "fun option" for visitors and locals alike. Diners praise the "attentive, personable service" and "consistently delicious" seafood, particularly the crab dishes. With a "retro interior design," the ambiance is both charming and welcoming, making it a "must-visit" spot.

3,682 Reviews

  1. Yuanhan

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food quality is pretty good. Yesterday I end up paying 10 dollars for tips, because the service there is terrible. You need to wait in the line even you already made the reservation. The waiter took away a whole plate of pasta before asking us are we finished or not. We asked for napkins and never got them. It is very disrespectful to take away clients’ food when they are not finished.

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  2. Deborah

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Franciscan is a San Francisco treasure that has been around since 1957! Charming, nautical ambience with delicious food! Cioppino is classic with your bib! I thoroughly enjoyed the clam chowder and strawberry cheesecake! Great place for everyday or a special occasion!

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  3. Rich

    El Paso

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The two first at the host stand were amazing and so nice! Yuri our server was attentive and helpful. The restaurant was crazy busy and seemed understaffed for a holiday that is so busy and popular. My only beef is the website says 2 hours of validation. We only got one house and ended up paying $20 to park.

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  4. jessica

    VIP

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great hospitality and friendly and attentive staff, very clean, beautiful views. Great presentation and good food. My salad was beautiful, great recommendations to have the tuna carpaccio, my cousin said it was the best she’s had!

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  5. cinda

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here for lunch with a group of friends. Everyone loved their food. The salads had an abundance of fresh, delicious crab, the fish and chips was more like a giant filet cooked to crispy perfection and piping hot, soup great, the warm bread for the table was excellent. Every single person was arguing that they placed the best order. The service was super. Water always full, drinks kept rolling out, they were just the perfect blend of attentive, fun and informative. The exterior and interiors are adorable and you can not beat the views of the bay. Don't hesitate. Go here.

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  6. Holly

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Food and service were both disappointing. The “fresh” crab was very fishy. Terrible service had to get up from table to find server when we needed something

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  7. john

    VIP

    San Francisco

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent. Server gave a lesson on how to eat crab.

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  8. Elizabeth

    Central Coast

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent and food came out fast. Food was delicious too. We got a whole crab and fettuccine Alfredo with chicken. They also accommodated my son’s children’s noodles and chicken due to a food allergy. Drinks were great too and ambience. Beautiful view is the ocean water. Would definitely come back.

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  9. KauaiVisitor

    VIP

    Hawaii

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The crab was sub par. It appeared to be possibly frozen and flaky. We won’t be returning.

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  10. Heron

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The mussels and crab was A+. The acme bread was also delicious. Ask for some garlic lemon caper butter to dip it in. Thank me later

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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 3682 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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