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Waterbar, San Francisco, CA

Waterbar

4.6
4.6
10966 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 102 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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

  • 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
    (415) 284-9922
  • 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

What 10,966 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Great for scenic views

  • San Francisco

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Waterbar offers a vibrant ambiance with "breathtaking views" of the Bay Bridge, making it a "perfect spot for special occasions." Diners praise the "exceptional service" and "fresh seafood," especially the oysters. While some find certain dishes overpriced or too salty, the overall dining experience is often considered "amazing."

10,966 Reviews
  1. Baljit

    VIP

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and ambience our fave place. Our service however was quite poor

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  2. Mark

    VIP

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waterbar is my new favorite restaurant in downtown SF. The food is terrific and the service is fabulous.

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  3. David

    VIP

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Most beautiful restaurant in San Francisco. Best seafood ever. Best service also!!!
    WaterbarResponded 1 day ago
    Hello David and WOW! Thank you so much 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. Whether you're visiting for a romantic dinner, celebrating a special occasion, or hosting a corporate event in our private dining room, we love creating memorable moments for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon, best, Rich T.

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  4. Donald

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Waterbar was an amazing experience. Great service and food. The entire staff as attentive and flexible. The environment was pleasant and clean.
    WaterbarResponded 3 days ago
    Wonderful to hear and thank you so very much Donald! Best, Rich T.

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  5. John

    VIP

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious lunch. Had the mussels. My only complaint is that the dish was too little. Considering the approximate $25 price, give or take a couple of dollars, I would have appreciated more mussels. Otherwise, a first rate experience. John Steinfirst
    WaterbarResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks os much for your thoughts John, best, Rich T.

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  6. Pam

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is a beautiful place and the food was delicious. Our waiter was outstanding.
    WaterbarResponded 3 days ago
    THANKS so much Pam!

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  7. Monica

    VIP

    San Francisco

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time! The food the service the review!!
    WaterbarResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks so very much Monica! Best, Rich T.

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  8. Amena

    VIP

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    A disappointing visit after so many prior meals. Something just felt off today.
    WaterbarResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Amena. We're truly sorry to hear that your recent visit to Waterbar didn't meet your expectations. It's disappointing to hear that you felt a difference in the overall experience, especially since you've enjoyed your previous meals with us. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly share it with all involved. This is one visit, and when one staff member does not see to our standards being met, it affects us all-our apology. I would have been happy to redeem things while you were here. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to impress you in the future. Best rgeards, Rich T.

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  9. Nina

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good, but very small portions… Had to eat again after.
    WaterbarResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for the feedback Nina, that is something we have not heard. Best regards, Rich T.

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  10. Michelle

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a great experience to dine in here! With a beautiful view, great food with a reasonable price and good service. It’s all worth it! Will definitely come back!
    WaterbarResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Michelle! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience dining in Waterbar and enjoyed our food and service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Thank you, 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 10966 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 102 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Waterbar

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
    (415) 284-9922
  • 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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