Sotto Mare

Busy standby with late-night weekend hours offering typical Cantonese meals in a snug, bright space.

Coastal Cuisine. Local Ritual. A family-run fixture on the San Francisco waterfront since 1985. Pier 23 Cafe is the Embarcadero's seafood restaurant and bar with a back patio on the bay. Most people come for the Fish & Chips or the Fish Tacos with an easy, unhurried afternoon; everyone comes for the view. The kitchen thrums like a chowder house serving San Francisco seafood and cocktails Wednesday through Monday from 11:30 a.m. Bottomless mimosas, $25 a person for an hour, Saturday and Sunday. Happy hour is 4 to 6, Monday and Wednesday through Friday. Live music most nights. Walk-ins welcome or reserve on OpenTable. Dog and family friendly, with a kids' menu. A short walk from Fisherman's Wharf, the Ferry Building and the Exploratorium.

Quick-service eatery supplying chowder & other seafood in a kid-friendly venue with outdoor seats.

Sam’s Grill, a San Francisco Tradition since 1867. Serving fresh fish and classic San Francisco dishes from the gold rush to today.

San Francisco’s most popular Mesquite Grilled seafood restaurant since 1983. Serving 100% sustainable seafood & proudly a SF Green Certified business. Waterfront views of Alcatraz and Sea Lions. 1 hour free parking in PIER 39 garage.

We’re Fisherman’s Wharf’s favorite destination for fresh, customized, Cajun-inspired seafood boil, From mild seasoning to bold heat, the choice is yours.

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.

There is no destination quite like Swiss Louis Italian & Seafood Restaurant. Our waterfront dining rooms provide magnificent views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the always entertaining Sea Lions. We offer a casual dining experience that includes delicious traditional Italian fare and fresh seafood at reasonable prices. Our service is accommodating and friendly. We are open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.