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Waterbar, San Francisco, CA

Waterbar

4.6
4.6
11022 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 85 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
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.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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

What 11,022 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

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Waterbar offers a "beautiful setting" with "stunning bay views" and "excellent service." Diners rave about the "superb food," especially the oysters, seafood platters, and "lobster bisque." The restaurant's ambiance and attentive waitstaff make it ideal for special occasions. Although some find it "a little pricey," it's "worth the splurge."

11,022 Reviews
  1. Charlie

    Portland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, delicious food. And they treated us with some extras for our anniversary.

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  2. Suzanne VIP

    San Francisco36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience celebrating our second wedding anniversary with you. Attentive service, wonderful table with a view, and delicious food. Thank you so much!

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  3. Jennifer

    San Diego8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We all had an amazing experience and were treated like gold! We live in San Diego and can’t wait to visit Waterbar again ❤️

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great, both of our dishes were cooked perfectly. Service was spot on.

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  5. Peter and Deborah VIP

    San Francisco48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oysters on the half shell at the bar with some of the City's most sophisticated cocktails and views. Absolutely fresh and fabulous. Recently we dined on cooked seafood, specifically the Dorade. Wow! This was so delicious and we highly recommend dining with Waterbar while this dish is on the menu. The portion is generous and the execution perfect! Polish it off with the dark chocolate sorbet. So happy!

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  6. Blythe VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time I visit San Francisco, I eat at the Waterbar. The food is truly amazing and the service is impeccable. The servers know everything about the food and the ingredients which are of high quality. The wine selection is awesome and the Sourdough and Milk-bread are a must. The view of the bridge is incredible as well. I hosted 8 people for dinner and everyone loved their meal and the experience. From the hostess to the wait staff, the service is top notch. I will be back in SFO in June and will definitely be dining at Waterbar.

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  7. Mireya VIP

    Miami9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We picked this restaurant out of luck to celebrate our wedding anniversary during our stay in San Francisco . This was one of the best dining experience ever! The menu unique and the view and service out of this world .

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  8. Kathleen VIP

    San Francisco75 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, we had a sensational meal and fabulous oysters at one of our favorite San Francisco restaurants. I’ve had a lot of different desserts at Waterbar, but this lemon chiffon cake made my tastebuds stand up and applaud! I always look forward to our next visit. That will probably be sooner than later.
    WaterbarResponded 2 days ago
    Hello and thank you Kathleen for sharing your wonderful experience at Waterbar! We're thrilled you enjoyed lemon chiffon cake and our waterfront dining with stunning Bay Bridge views. All of us enjoy your visits and providing exceptional service and the freshest, sustainable seafood in San Francisco. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Rich T.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This beautiful restaurant with an outstanding server crew and staff make a Bayside visit a day or an evening to remember. Exquisite seafood. Superior service! A day to remember! Thank you!
    WaterbarResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience at Waterbar! We're thrilled you enjoyed our waterfront dining with stunning Bay Bridge views. It's our goal to provide exceptional service and the freshest, sustainable seafood in San Francisco. Celebrating a special occasion, like an 80th birthday means so very much to us! We love creating memorable moments for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Rich T.

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  10. sorana VIP

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my third dining experience in the last month. Once with a friend and the other two returned with large business colleagues parties because the food options are outstanding, the service is great, and the location cannot be beat on the water with a beautiful view. Jenna is absolutely outstanding in making you feel like you’re a part of a family. I highly recommend wholeheartedly!
    WaterbarResponded 4 days ago
    WOW Sorana! SO very nice of you to enjoy Waterbar three nights in a row and appreciate our great staff like Jenna and Luca! We truly appreciate you! Best, Rich T.

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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 11022 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 85 times today
Google Map for Waterbar

399 The Embarcadero South, San Francisco, CA 94105

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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
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