Waterbar

4.6

10906 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

Waterbar

4.6

$31 to $50

Seafood

Financial District / Embarcadero

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 81 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

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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Private dining

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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
Website
http://www.waterbarsf.com/
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

Location
399 The Embarcadero South, San Francisco, CA 94105
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

Experiences

Celebrate New Years Eve at Waterbar!
$263.54 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Waterbar will serve a five-course pre-fixed menu for dinner. Chef Josh Su has chosen his favorite seasonal and celebratory dishes for the menu! $195 per person (exclusive of 20% gratuity, 6% SF mandates surcharge, and 8.625% sales tax). Beverages are charged on consumption. We have two seatings available: the first seating from 5:45pm - 6:30pm with a 2.5 hour table time limit; and the second seating from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. PLEASE NOTE: The fireworks can only be viewed from outside of the restaurant on the Embarcadero walkway. There is NO Valet parking. Go to Spothero.com for parking availability.

What 10,906 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco
Great for scenic views
San Francisco
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Waterbar offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic food and unparalleled views" of the Bay Bridge, making it a must-visit spot for seafood lovers. Guests rave about the "EXCELLENT service" and the "beautiful atmosphere." Despite some mixed reviews on menu options, the overall ambiance and attentive staff ensure a memorable visit.

10,906 Reviews

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Andrew
San Francisco
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband loved the fish and chips. Only complaint was the wines by the glass. Had trouble finding something to my liking. I guess my favorite was the French Chardonnay—good price point too.
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Arun
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Oysters for $1.55 are great given dollar oysters aren’t a thing anymore, however seeing a worm in one of the oysters after we ordered 76 of them made me feel sick. The manager was useless and said “we have the best staff” and “we inspect all food out of the kitchen” instead of just owning up to their mistake. Do better, especially when people pay their hard earned money to try and enjoy a moment.
WaterbarResponded 1 day ago
We are sincerely sorry for the miscue Arun and I now we took care of all your oysters. Thank you, Rich T.
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Sara
San Francisco
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Very loud inside. Fish tanks need to be cleaned very badly. Food was good.
WaterbarResponded 1 day ago
Thank you Sara, we have never been known as quiet that is for sure...We have our aquariums cared for by the same folks that run all the aquariums at GG Park Acadamy of Sciences, so the fish are well attented to. Best, Rich T.
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Rhodora
San Francisco
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The wait staff were very attentive and made our party of 4 feel welcomed. Additionally the food was very good.
WaterbarResponded 1 day ago
Thanks so very much for the suport Rhodora! Best, Rich T.
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Sara
Fort Lauderdale
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the atmosphere and the festive decorations! The food is tremendous and service is excellent. My husband had the branzino, which was deliciously smoky with a nice crispy skin, and my black cod was well seasoned and cooked to silky perfection. The warm apple crisp was outstanding, we’d go back just for dessert!
WaterbarResponded on December 3, 2024
Thanks so very much Sara!
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Jeff
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We felt like we were the only people there…. The food and staff were fantastic!
WaterbarResponded 7 days ago
WOW! How nice of you Jeff! Our sincere gratitide, Rich T.
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cory
San Francisco
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a perfect experience! Very much enjoyed the sea food platter
WaterbarResponded on December 3, 2024
Thank you Cory!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waterbar was a 5 star experience. A perfect place for a special night in SF.
WaterbarResponded on December 2, 2024
Thank you for celebrating with us and the kind support! Best, Rich T.
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Mario
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So sorry I do not remember our server’s name, because he provided amazing service. In fact, all the staff we interacted with were amazing. The food was more than delicious, it was mouthwatering. View of the bay is spectacular! Oh yes, he asked if we were celebrating any special occasion. We were out celebrating a birthday and anniversary. He surprised us with two tasty brownie bites. Trust me, dine here and you will not be disappointed.
WaterbarResponded on December 1, 2024
We THANK you Mario! Best, Rich T.
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Frank
San Francisco
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Then$98 lobster pie was very bland. No taste. Not worth $98.
WaterbarResponded on December 1, 2024
So sorry to hear that Frank and we thank you for the detail We would be happy to address in the moment. 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 10906 OpenTable diners.

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

Waterbar

4.6

$31 to $50

Seafood

Financial District / Embarcadero

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 81 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.waterbarsf.com/
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

Waterbar

Waterbar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Celebrate New Years Eve at Waterbar!

Menu

What 10,906 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Waterbar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Waterbar restaurant rated?

Is Waterbar currently accepting reservations?

Waterbar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information