The Bay Area isn’t just known for its Golden Gate Bridge and scenic photo ops. It is home to the delicious Italian-American fish stew – cippino – and is famous for Dungeness crabs and local oysters. If you adore seafood and are looking for where to eat in San Francisco, you will enjoy these 5 best seafood restaurants in San Francisco!

Best Seafood in San Francisco

1. Fog Harbor Fish House

Address: 39 Pier, San Francisco, California, United States
Phone Number: (415) 969-2010
Hours: Sunday to Thursday from 11:00AM to 9:00PM; Friday & Saturday from 11:00AM to 10:00PM
Menu: https://fogharbor.com/

Cioppino.

Not only does Fog Harbor Fish House rank as one of the “Top 5 Best Restaurants in San Francisco” on Yelp, it is voted as one of the best views in Bay Area!

Clam Chowder in fresh, house-baked sourdough bread bowl.

Seafood Penne left; Hibiscus Brut & Love Potion right.

Located by the waterfront at Pier 39, this family-owned restaurant offers breathtaking views of the Bay while serving up 100% sustainable seafood. Its award-winning clam chowder is to die for and you absolutely cannot leave Bay Area without trying cioppino.

2. Crab House at Pier 39

Address: 203 C Pier 39, San Francisco, California, United States
Phone Number: (415) 651-2574
Hours: Sunday to Thursday from 11:00AM to 9:00PM; Friday & Saturday from 11:00AM to 10:00PM
Menu: https://crabhouse39.com/

Killer Combo.

Crab House at Pier 39 is yet another one of the most iconic must-try restaurants in San Francisco. Like Fog Harbor Fish House, Crab House is also owned by the Simmons family, who created and developed Pier 39. While Fog Harbor’s atmosphere is a little more upscale, Crab House exudes a more relaxed, casual vibe perfect for a lunch date.

Crab Chowder and Salad Combo with house salad.

Crispy Calamari left; Crab Topped NY Steak right.

In case you couldn’t already tell from its name, Crab House specializes in Dungeness crab served on a hot iron skillet. If you love shellfish, I highly recommend the Killer Combo, which comes with Dungeness crab along with shrimps and mussels. Their Crab Chowder is also a delicious variation of the classic clam chowder. It’s high up on my must-eats in San Francisco list and I urge you to give it a try!

3. Sotto Mare

Photo from Sotto Mare.

Address: 552 Green St, San Francisco, California, United States
Phone Number: (415) 398-3181
Hours: Sunday to Thursday from 11:30AM to 9:00PM; Friday & Saturday from 11:30AM to 10:00PM
Menu: https://www.sottomaresf.com/

Don’t be fooled by its look… This old-school Italian restaurant may be small and inconspicuous, but they are quite literally known for the “best damn cioppino.” It’s a favorite amongst tourists and locals alike, and you can expect long lines during lunch/dinner rush.

4. Scoma’s Restaurant

Photo from Scoma’s Restaurant.

Address: 1965 Al Scoma Way, San Francisco, California, United States
Phone Number: (415) 771-4383
Hours: Sunday to Wednesday from 11:30AM to 9:00PM; Thursday to Saturday from 11:30AM to 9:30PM
Menu: https://scomas.com/

Scoma’s Restaurant has been coined one of the best eats in San Francisco for seafood lovers. In fact, it is one of the only restaurants with its very own fish receiving station at the pier. Every morning, local fishermen drop off their catch from the Pacific. It certainly doesn’t get any fresher than that!

5. Hog Island Oyster Co.

Photo from Hog Island Oyster Co.

Address: Ferry Building, #11, San Francisco, California, United States
Phone Number: (415) 391-7117
Hours: Open daily from 11:00AM to 8:00PM
Menu: https://hogislandoysters.com/

Last but not least on this best seafood restaurants in San Francisco list, we have Hog Island Oyster Co. Even though this oyster farm is a major supplier of local star restaurants around town, they also have their very own seafood restaurant in the Ferry Building. Be sure to order a dozen of their sweetwater oysters and if you’re feeling extra hungry, go for the clam chowder and a grilled cheese sandwich.

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And there you have it! Top 5 best seafood restaurants in San Francisco.

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