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Waterbar, San Francisco, CA

Waterbar

4.6
4.6
10973 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
8:30 PM

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Booked 86 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 10,973 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 in San Francisco shines with "amazing service," "fantastic views," and "delicious seafood." While some diners note noise and portion concerns, others praise the "incredible ambiance" and "fresh, beautifully presented dishes." It's perfect for special occasions, offering "exceptional dining experiences" with a vibrant atmosphere and stylish setting.
10,973 Reviews
  1. Ricardo

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    As a new guest in this restaurant , I was not impressed at all. We had a 2:30pm reservation. Apparently the menu changes at that time (2:30pm)to a "happy hour" style menu, which is limited and not much to choose from. Our server seemed to be a little annoyed and didn't help us much. We end up getting oysters and drinks. I feel there should be better dining options. Would I recommend this restaurant? No. Would I come back to this restaurant? Absolutely Not. I believe there are better option somewhere else in the area.

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  2. Janice

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    76 reviews

    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and our waiter was superb. As I have some food allergies, he consulted with the kitchen to ensure everything was perfect. His service was perfect and unobtrusive. The busboys were also super polite and efficient. The views is beautiful and we were seated between two wonderful conical fish tanks! Only one small quibble: my dish could have been hotter, but it was delicious just the same. We will definitely return next t time we are in SF.
    WaterbarResponded 4 days ago
    WOW Janice that is so very nice of you! Go Cesar! He is a star! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience at Waterbar! We're thrilled you enjoyed our waterfront dining with stunning Bay Bridge views. It's our goal to provide exceptional service and the freshest, sustainable seafood in San Francisco. Whether you're visiting for a romantic dinner, celebrating a special occasion, or hosting a corporate event in our private dining room, we love creating memorable moments for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best to you, Rich T.

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  3. Danielle

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the bar. Bartenders were friendly and offered great service
    WaterbarResponded 4 days ago
    Go Waterbar Bar Team and THANKS Danielle! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful bar experience at Waterbar! We're thrilled you enjoyed our waterfront dining with stunning Bay Bridge views. It's our goal to provide exceptional service and the freshest, sustainable seafood in San Francisco. Whether you're visiting for a romantic dinner, celebrating a special occasion, or hosting a corporate event in our private dining room, we love creating memorable moments for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Rich T.

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  4. Peter

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good. our server was an excellent worker, but overworked and seemed like he had no real time to stop and tell about the menu, etc.... and he disappeared for large chunks of time. Also, we were in the overflow room and it was so noisy the two of us could not hear each other sitting across the table from each other.
    WaterbarResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for sharing Peter, We will review with staff, as our standard is a true hospitable connection with our guests, nothing less. We understand that the smaller dining room can get a bit noisy, and we will be happy to have you enjoy the Aquarium dining room on another visit, best regards, Rich T.

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  5. Karen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the Waterbar, especially the service. Excellent staff who know their menu and ingredients. Fabulous.
    WaterbarResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you Karen, so much for sharing your wonderful experience at Waterbar! We're thrilled you enjoyed our waterfront dining with stunning Bay Bridge views. It's our goal to provide exceptional service and the freshest, sustainable seafood in San Francisco. Whether you're visiting for a romantic dinner, celebrating a special occasion, or hosting a corporate event in our private dining room, we love creating memorable moments for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Rich T.

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  6. Jason

    VIP

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing service we had boned in our black cod and the manager came and apologized, took care of a dessert and made sure nothing additional went wrong.
    WaterbarResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you Jason, so much for sharing your wonderful experience at Waterbar! We're thrilled you enjoyed our waterfront dining with stunning Bay Bridge views. It's our goal to provide exceptional service and the freshest, sustainable seafood in San Francisco. Whether you're visiting for a romantic dinner, celebrating a special occasion, or hosting a corporate event in our private dining room, we love creating memorable moments for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Rich T.

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  7. Simreena

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff and attention to details from welcoming to ordering to service.
    WaterbarResponded 7 days ago
    Hello Simreena, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience at Waterbar! We're thrilled you enjoyed our waterfront dining with stunning Bay Bridge views. It's our goal to provide exceptional service and the freshest, sustainable seafood in San Francisco. Whether you're visiting for a romantic dinner, celebrating a special occasion, or hosting a corporate event in our private dining room, we love creating memorable moments for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon, best, Rich T.

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  8. Cecilia

    VIP

    San Francisco

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot for special occasions! Food was tasty, and we had a fabulous view
    WaterbarResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Cecilia, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience at Waterbar! We're thrilled you enjoyed our waterfront dining with stunning Bay Bridge views. It's our goal to provide exceptional service and the freshest, sustainable seafood in San Francisco. Whether you're visiting for a romantic dinner, celebrating a special occasion, or hosting a corporate event in our private dining room, we love creating memorable moments for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Rich T.

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  9. Veronica

    VIP

    Hawaii

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were thrilled with our dinner experience at Waterbar. The restaurant is thoughtful to advise guests arriving on ride share to be mindful of the address ride sharing services use so it’s better to enter the address rather than the name of the restaurant. We love Waterbar and will be back!
    WaterbarResponded 7 days ago
    WOW Vernica! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience at Waterbar! We're thrilled you enjoyed our waterfront dining with stunning Bay Bridge views. It's our goal to provide exceptional service and the freshest, sustainable seafood in San Francisco. Whether you're visiting for a romantic dinner, celebrating a special occasion, or hosting a corporate event in our private dining room, we love creating memorable moments for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon, best, Rich T.

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  10. Baljit

    VIP

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and ambience our fave place. Our service however was quite poor
    WaterbarResponded 7 days ago
    Hello Baljit, Thank you for sharing and please tell me more detail. We take great pride in our service ethic, and will want to know details so that we can follow through. Our 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 10973 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM

Select a time

Booked 86 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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