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Waterbar, San Francisco, CA

Waterbar

4.6
4.6
11011 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 136 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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

What 11,011 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
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Waterbar offers a "beautiful setting" with "stunning bay views" and "excellent service." Diners rave about the "superb food," especially the oysters, seafood platters, and "lobster bisque." The restaurant's ambiance and attentive waitstaff make it ideal for special occasions. Although some find it "a little pricey," it's "worth the splurge."

11,011 Reviews
  1. ERNEST VIP

    Hawaii9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful birthday celebration with an attentive staff proving a birthday card with chocolate fudge dessert. Perfect lunch get together and will definitely come back again for dinner!

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  2. ladymissjess VIP

    San Francisco14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding and the service was on point as always.
    WaterbarResponded 1 day ago
    Hello LMJ, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience at Waterbar! We're thrilled you enjoyed our waterfront dining with stunning Bay Bridge views. 92! That is such a special occasion and we please accept our apology for missing out on doing more for your dad. Note that we have not re-introduced candles such the time of Covid... Regarding temp, thanks for the note, we had just adjusted our global settings and dropped them a tad too far. 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

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff at Waterbar made my wife and I's first anniversary dinner extremely special! Thank you to the staff who went above and beyond to accommodate us!
    WaterbarResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful anniversary 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. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Rich T.

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  4. Pam

    Philadelphia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our servers, and main Guy was amazing. I don’t recall him giving us his name but he was great. And all the other servers that we bothered walking by were so attentive and nice. Thank you for a great lunch😊 Pamela
    WaterbarResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks so very much for your great support Pamela! Let's hear it for Fred! Best, Rich T.

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  5. Marco

    Sacramento1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Worst risotto ever experienced, guacamole pretty heavy on the garlic, ceviche was good. Very good service and great setting. Expensive wine list
    WaterbarResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you Marco, for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear your visit didn’t meet expectations. At Waterbar, we strive to offer the best in San Francisco waterfront dining, from our fresh, sustainable seafood to our private dining options with Bay Bridge views. Your comments help us improve, and we’d love the chance to make it right. Please reach out to our team so we can ensure your next experience reflects the quality and service we’re known for. Thank you again for your input, Rich T.

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  6. Rosalyn VIP

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered the special lobster dish and it was really fresh and yummy.
    WaterbarResponded 7 days ago
    Hello Rosalyn, 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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  7. Ana VIP

    Austin2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was slow and the waiter was inattentive. Plus the health percentage fee was ridiculous!
    WaterbarResponded on March 2, 2025
    We thank you for the honest feedback Ana, You have our attention. The SF Health Mandate is an exceptional commitment that is unique to San Francisco, and involves very high expenses and funds that go directly into a health trust account. Best regards, Rich T.

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was terrible - food was decent but not amazing.
    WaterbarResponded 2 days ago
    Please tell us more so we have some understanding, thank you, Rich T.

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  9. Michelle

    Anchorage154 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening under the bay bridge. Attentive service without being intrusive. Oysters are a must. Black cod was prepared well.
    WaterbarResponded on February 28, 2025
    Hello Michelle, 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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  10. Mark VIP

    Los Angeles75 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location and views. Excellent food and very knowledgeable staff.
    WaterbarResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Mark, 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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FAQs

Waterbar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 284-9922.

Waterbar is rated 4.6 stars by 11011 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 136 times today
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399 The Embarcadero South, San Francisco, CA 94105

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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
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