Waterbar

4.6

10910 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Dec 17, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 87 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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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 10,910 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.

10,910 Reviews

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Andrea
VIP
Houston
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fish is always over the top. Service is pro. Ambiance and view 💯
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paula
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was excellent and the overall service was excellent but the scallops were extremely salty and the entree was an appetizer portion served on a dinner plate. I’ve had excellent food here in the past so I hope this meal was just an unfortunate exception.
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Rodney
VIP
Palm Springs
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Slightly pricey,overall good food and service in a beautiful setting
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Liz
VIP
San Francisco
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I had not been to Waterbar in a while and looked forward to this visit. I was sad to find the food mediocre and seemed to rely mostly on salt for flavor covering for the poor quality of the ingredients and cooking. The service was also lacking. When the server was at the table, they were very nice however getting them to the table meant finding them and getting their attention otherwise we were just left sitting there. Overall very disappointing. I will not be returning or recommending Waterbar.
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Dave
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful all the way. First time user, and definitely not my last.
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Lesley
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Minimal choices for lunch, but it's the ambience you go for first! Live in the neighborhood and Waterbar has been a go-to for a decade!
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Andrew
VIP
San Francisco
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
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 on December 8, 2024
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 on December 10, 2024
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 on December 8, 2024
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 on December 10, 2024
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 on December 7, 2024
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 on December 10, 2024
Thanks so very much for the suport Rhodora! 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 10910 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 17, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 87 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

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Celebrate New Years Eve at Waterbar!

Menu

What 10,910 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?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information