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Waterbar, San Francisco, CA

Waterbar

4.6
4.6
10958 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 110 times today
  • 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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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 10,958 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."

10,959 Reviews
  1. Amena

    VIP

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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 today
    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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  2. Nina

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day 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.

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  3. Michelle

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day 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 today
    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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  4. Jennifer

    VIP

    San Francisco

    43 reviews

    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seafood was perfection. Steak was only ok. Great service as always
    WaterbarResponded today
    Thank you for teh support Sharon, best, Rich T.

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  5. Jack

    VIP

    New York City

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow. Food was terrific. We had broiled oysters, crab cocktail and whole, grilled branzino. All perfect. Dessert was fine, but not at the same level as the seafood. Really good service and decent price. We’d definitely go again
    WaterbarResponded today
    Thanks so much and see you soon Jack! Best, Rich T.

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  6. Charlie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time at Waterbar. Staff was very friendly and accommodating! Ambiance was fun and lovely. Food was good though kitchen didn’t seem to time it perfectly. Also some dishes were surprisingly spicy. Still good and will go back.
    WaterbarResponded today
    Hello Charlie, We thank you very much for the support and the details with the food, plus, the kind words for John. Please let us know if you are ever disappointed so we can remedy in the moment, Best, Rich T.

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  7. Rachel

    VIP

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great quality and wonderful service that was just right in level of attentiveness. I would recommend this restaurant for a celebration or work dinner.
    WaterbarResponded today
    Thank you so much for celebrating with us on a special night Rachel! Best, Rich T.

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  8. Peter and Deborah

    VIP

    San Francisco

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of San Francisco's most interesting and beautiful restaurants serving delicious seafood. We found some deals on the wine list and all of our cocktails were flawlessly executed. Our server really made our night! We'll be back.
    WaterbarResponded today
    We hope all was enjoyed and thank you so much for the support Peter and Deborah! Best, Rich T.

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  9. Karen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    92 reviews

    5.0

    92 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waterbar continues to be one of our favorites when we go into the city for a special occasion. It’s stylish without being pretentious, lively, and most importantly, delicious. We had the beet salad, the Dungeness crab tart, branzino, and black cod. All were excellent. The cod was melt in your mouth tender, and simply prepared, so the freshness could shine through.  The warm brown butter chocolate chip cookie to finish was just right.
    WaterbarResponded today
    Hi Karen, We're thrilled to hear that you had another wonderful experience at Waterbar! It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our Dungeness crab tart, branzino, and the beet salad. We're also glad that our cod was to your liking - it's a special treat for us to know we've hit the mark with our freshness and preparation. Thank you for choosing Waterbar for your special occasions and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards. Rich T.

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  10. Alan

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    John was great as our waiter. He took care of us and also recommended some great wine pairings!

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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 10958 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 110 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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