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Franciscan Crab Restaurant, San Francisco, CA

Franciscan Crab Restaurant

4.4
4.4
3687 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 18 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 3,687 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Franciscan Crab Restaurant offers "breathtaking views" of the San Francisco Bay, making it a "hidden gem" for both tourists and locals. Known for its "deliciously fresh seafood," the restaurant provides a "wonderful dining experience" with attentive service. The "crab dishes are exceptional," and the "ambiance is charming," making it ideal for special occasions.
3,687 Reviews

  1. Mindy VIP

    Las Vegas8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Israel was a great server! Loved our window table and stone dinner.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing, everything 10/10, new favorite spot to go to when we come to SF!

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  3. ahlexzis

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is amazing and service is great the prices don’t disappoint in this economy either! Can’t beat a perfectly cooked ribeye for 40$!this is honestly a hidden gem. I always only see tourist in here. I’m local and come here for all my special occasions! If you haven’t been book your next birthday here! The views are also breathtaking especially around sunset. Also they validate parking across the street for two hours.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is super delicious it was finger licking good , the staff are so friendly,good ambiance , we want to comeback again next time.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Customer service was great food like always was amazing and I had a great time on my date! Hostess also seated me at her most favorite booth in the restaurant! Great experience!

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  6. Robert VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best views from the Embarcadero. Fantastic service, delicious roasted crab and steamed clams. Save room for the house made vanilla custard ice cream. I would highly recommend this place for the crab, view and service.

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  7. GrettyC VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Good is not what it used to be and portions were small.

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  8. Karla

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service very well recommended Thank you

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    This is a very over priced tourist spot. The view and aesthetic is pretty nice but it’s not worth it. The 17 dollar added crab to my already 17 dollar Louis salad was such a small portion. Maybe this would be good for cocktails but I wouldn’t do a meal.

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  10. Josephine

    San Francisco23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Crab sandwich and crab enchiladas were delicious. Perfect restaurant for the view, too. Also, we were able to have a conversation- not noisy.

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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 4.4 stars by 3687 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 18 times today
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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