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Waterbar, San Francisco, CA

Waterbar

4.6 (11107)
$31 to $50
Seafood
399 The Embarcadero South, San Francisco, CA 94105

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 148 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
Waterbar is a seafood-centric restaurant located on the waterfront with spectacular panoramic views of the bay and city skyline, exceptional design, and a menu of the freshest sustainable fish and seafood. Featuring stunning outdoor (dog-friendly) dining on the waterfront patio, a relaxed atmosphere and floor-to-ceiling circular aquariums filled with an eye-catching array of fish and marine life from the Pacific Ocean. Waterbar is not to be missed.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Parke Ulrich
  • Private party facilities
    The best view in San Francisco combined with sustainable seafood makes Waterbar the perfect destination for you to celebrate!
  • Private party contact
    David Hanna: (415) 284-9607
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Cross street
    Harrison
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking can be found on the surrounding streets of our neighborhood. There is also the Hills Plaza Garage (entrance at Folsom near Embarcadero). Go to: spothero.com for additional help.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 11,107 people are saying

Waterbar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Most Booked

  • San Francisco

    Seafood

  • San Francisco

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Waterbar offers a picturesque dining experience with stunning views of the Bay Bridge. Guests rave about the "delicious and innovative seafood dishes" and "excellent food and service." The oysters are a standout favorite, and the ambiance is often described as "beautiful and relaxing." It's perfect for special occasions.
11,108 Reviews
  1. Rusty

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing table between the big fish tank tower and the window. Food was good, the drinks were great. But my one complaint was the presentation of the (pricey) shrimp cocktail. The shrimp were just laying on a plate with a little bowl of cocktail sauce. I recalled in the past that the presentation was far more fun and beautiful. And while the shrimp themselves were delicious, there was no "wow factor" when the plate was set down for us. Possible "Pro Tip" -- you are more likely to get a better table location booking a 4 (or more) table top than a 2-top table.

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  2. Jennifer

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Will definitely return for the delish food, great service and beautiful views.

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  3. Lee

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had lunch there for our friend’s 43rd anniversary! We had the best raw oysters and milk bread for the table, then we all had different entrees, Fish & Chip, Spanish Dorado, Squid & pasta, and iron steak, everything was delicious! For desserts, the guys had ports and ladies shared mango & passion fruit sherbet! It was perfect! Our waiter Stefan is super nice & friendly, he took photos for us, treated us a glass of champagne each for our friends’ anniversary, and a Happy Anniversary dessert plate! We live nearby and take our visitors & friends to this restaurant all the time, everyone is always impressed with the Bay Bridge view, the ceiling tall fish tanks, the tasty and fresh oysters and seafood, and the superb service!

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  4. Catherine

    San Francisco13 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately they were understaffed tonight & service was not up to par. Food was very good. At 1 point 2 managers were trying to help which confused our orders.
    WaterbarResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Catherine, We were taking care of guests in fine fashion. We had a wrong salad for your table that we comp'd along with the salad you had ordered. Two complimentary salads for a mis-order does not seem to me to be such a negative thing. Yet, there you go. We thank you for enjoying. best, Rich T.

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  5. James

    San Francisco22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, another great meal, wonderful service and check out their new awning -perfect for those who like to dine outside without the blaring sun.
    WaterbarResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the review, James! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and our service at Waterbar. We're glad our new awning helped you enjoy your time outdoors - it turned out FANTASTIC! Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, Rich T.

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  6. Yvonne VIP

    San Francisco45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an absolutely delightful sxperience!!!! The setting perfect for a mini-family reunion. Swordfish glass noodles dish was delicious w tender flavorful swordfish. Steak and eggs creatively done. And the fish & chips—-perfect amount of crisp on the fish and the poached fish inside was piping hot and incredibly tender! Make sure you save room for dessert: cream puff was lovely—generous with the cream, including the side of rose-lychee ice cream. I can think their ice creams and sorbets are quite seasonal,, as I had the basil ice cream. The dark chocolate sorbet was also a hit. The wait staff was attentive, patient, and helpful. Very kind given the elderly people on our party. Thank you for making this a truly memorable experience!
    WaterbarResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Yvonne! We're thrilled to hear that you had a delightful sxperience at Waterbar. It's great to know that you enjoyed our Swordfish glass noodles, steak and eggs, fish & chips, and desserts. We're glad our staff could help make your gathering enjoyable for the whole family. We take pride in our seasonal and thoughtful offerings and it's wonderful to hear you appreciated them. We look forward to welcoming you back for another mini-family reunion soon! Go Stefan! Best, Rich T.

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  7. Kathleen VIP

    San Francisco83 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had another lovely time with Jeremy waiting on our perfect table with a view. Yummy oysters, delicious milk bread, prawns and crab and cocktails, who could ask for anything more.
    WaterbarResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Kathleen, We're thrilled to hear that you had another wonderful experience at Waterbar! It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed our oysters, milk bread, prawns, and crab, and that our service made your visit memorable. We strive to provide our guests with the best, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts - GO Jeremy! We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another perfect table with a view! Best Regards, Rich T.

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  8. David VIP

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service from Nicole. Food prepared perfectly ! Piping hot from the chef. One of my favorite spots when I visit the Bay.
    WaterbarResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the review, David! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful dining experience at Waterbar. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we look forward to welcoming you back the next time you're in the Bay Area! Best, Rich T.

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  9. Mary Joan

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Ambience was great! We came here for my son’s graduation because he wanted seafood. Oysters were great and fresh. For the entree, we got the flank steak and fish and chips. Food portion was smallI. The fish and chips was salty and it was mostly batter and no fish. My daughter got the steak and she said it was good, but the greens that came with it was again too salty. Probably would go to another restaurant next time.
    WaterbarResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Mary Joan! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance and our seafood dishes. However, we're sorry to hear that our portions and the taste of our food didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide the best possible experience for our guests, and your feedback helps us do that. We hope to have another chance to impress you with our food in the future. Cheers, Rich T.

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  10. Chaomei

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The recommendation and explanation from the server were excellent
    WaterbarResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Chaomei, We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at Waterbar! It's wonderful to know that our team's recommendations and explanations were excellent. We're also glad that you found our food to be of high quality and good value. We strive to provide the best service possible, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best wishes, The Management Team

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FAQs

Waterbar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 284-9922.

Waterbar is rated 4.6 stars by 11107 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 148 times today
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399 The Embarcadero South, San Francisco, CA 94105

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Harrison
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking can be found on the surrounding streets of our neighborhood. There is also the Hills Plaza Garage (entrance at Folsom near Embarcadero). Go to: spothero.com for additional help.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Parke Ulrich
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    The best view in San Francisco combined with sustainable seafood makes Waterbar the perfect destination for you to celebrate!
  • Private party contact
    David Hanna: (415) 284-9607
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