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Mezzanine Level - The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe, San Francisco, CA

The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe

4.6
4.6
3652 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian
A photo of The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe restaurant

The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe

4.6
$31 to $50
Californian
Financial District / Embarcadero

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic



ZAGAT 2015
"Breathtaking Bay Bridge views from every table, both indoors and from the "tented patio", makes this Embarcadero seafooder a wonderful place to relax and absorb the beautiful setting, while the Californian fare is deemed well executed."


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Sun 12:00–20:00 Thu–Sat 12:00–20:45
  • Phone number
    (415) 391-2696
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact restaurant for details. We have Private Rooms available with a Private Bar, Expansive views of the Bay, including the Bay Bridge Lights, all accessible via stairs or our private elevator.
  • Private party contact
    Kelsi Ramhurst: (415) 654-2825
  • Area
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Cross Street
    Broadway
  • Parking details
    $20
  • Public transit
    F- Line stops in front every 15 minutes, daily until midnight.<br />10 minutes walking distance from Bart.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,652 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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe offers an inviting blend of "wonderful views," "top-notch service," and "delicious seafood." Regulars praise the "outstanding" cioppino and the perfectly grilled seafood appetizers. While some find portion sizes small, the "beautiful bay views" and "excellent ambiance" make it a favored spot for special occasions and leisurely meals.

3,652 Reviews
  1. Paula

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meeting. Decorations for the holidays were a special touch. Emre, our waiter and other servers were outstanding. Bravo!

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  2. Mike

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spectacular! We wanted a nice place with a view to celebrate with family our son's Navy discharge. We were just coming from the Alcatraz tour, and were pleasantly surprised to find the Waterfront not packed, but welcoming and charming! View was great, staff were attentive, and food & drinks were perfect! At the end of the evening, the waiter MADE SURE to point out an 18% gratuity was already added in (small print) which I found refreshing for servers, so I upped that! We will be back!

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  3. Gio

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went here for my wife's birthday on thanksgiving. Pretty simple menu, the ambiance and the views outside were amazing. Will definitely be back next time.

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  4. Lauren

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely time with my brother who flew out from the east coast for Thanksgiving. Service was fantastic. The view was beautiful and the food was yummy

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  5. Jeff

    San Joaquin

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Thanksgiving Prefix dinner for $88 was a bust. I think I can say the most bland, underwhelming thanksgiving dinner I’ve ever had. I have no idea how the regular food is, and won’t ever find out, but if you’re thinking about Turkey Day dinner here, I’d reconsider and order a complete dinner from Whole Foods for 1/2 the price of dinner for two. Had to travel into town to see my son who had to work over the holiday, so we tried going out. Hopefully, never again

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  6. Rhonda

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had excellent service. The view was of the Bay. The nut encrusted sea bass with asparagus was delicious, as were the spinach and beet salad and gem lettuce, pecan and burrata salad. Coffee came a little late and the chocolate dessert was a miss. We thought it would be a flourless molton cake, but it turned out to be a slice of something inferior. All around we had a delightful evening. Thank you!!!

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  7. Deborah

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really liked our waiter, whose warm, genial manner we especially appreciated at a Thanksgiving Day dinner.

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  8. Awesomeats

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kind staff, beautiful views and great food.. ENJOY.. it’s worth the drive.

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  9. Linda

    San Francisco

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Server asked guest to turn off speaker on cell...very good service

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  10. Diann

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was lovely. My visitors were very impressed. The service and food were excellent.

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The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 3652 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe restaurant

The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe

4.6
$31 to $50
Californian
Financial District / Embarcadero

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe

Pier 7 on the Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Broadway
  • Area
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Sun 12:00–20:00 Thu–Sat 12:00–20:45
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, Contemporary French / American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    $20
  • Public transit
    F- Line stops in front every 15 minutes, daily until midnight.10 minutes walking distance from Bart.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (415) 391-2696
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact restaurant for details. We have Private Rooms available with a Private Bar, Expansive views of the Bay, including the Bay Bridge Lights, all accessible via stairs or our private elevator.
  • Private party contact
    Kelsi Ramhurst: (415) 654-2825
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