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Franciscan Crab Restaurant

Franciscan Crab Restaurant

Eat Local in San Francisco

4.2 5,377 Google reviews

+1 415 362 77 33Pier 43 1/2, 43 1/2 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94133 · Fisherman's Wharf

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Where to find them

Pier 43 1/2, 43 1/2 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94133

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About

The Franciscan Crab Restaurant has been a Fisherman's Wharf institution since 1957, serving fresh Dungeness crab, clam chowder, crispy fish & chips, and seafood cioppino with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay Bridge, the city skyline, and Alcatraz Island. Try our signature Killer Crab roasted in secret garlic sauce, fresh oysters, crab cakes, and our 4-Fish 6-Ways menu, paired with a curated wine list. Open daily for lunch and dinner at Pier 43½ on Fisherman's Wharf. Dine in, and takeout available. A San Francisco classic for unforgettable bay-view dining.

Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Hours

Monday
12 to 8 PM
Tuesday
12 to 8 PM
Wednesday
12 to 8 PM
Thursday
12 to 8 PM
Friday
12 to 8 PM
Saturday
12 to 8 PM
Sunday
12 to 8 PM

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