Seafood cuisine: the best places to taste it in San Francisco

The Codmother Fish & Chips

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"You wouldn’t think much of this place if you walked past it. It’s a basic little street counter shop with some outdoor seating. However,..."

The Brunchabout Diaries

"We went for shrimp and they were well friend and tender as well as good sized. The fish at the next table was large sized and looked flaky and tasty...."

Elina Roy

"We had heard about this place so decided to try it and it lived up to its reputation the food was cooked to order and lovely fresh fish and shrimp..."

Shweta Rawal

"So this is what it's like being employed! That is right, gots me a full time job and suddenly....poof, there goes the free time and my semi-regular..."

Places Ive Eaten

"There’s definitely something comforting about fish and chips. Perhaps it’s because you’re disguising the fact that you want to eat fish because..."

Grant Thiltgen

"Great fish. Not an oily batter. The chips are actual chips not fries. Chips.I would come back. Great tasting Prawns(shrimp) too...."

Kyle Jones

"The hot weather did not discourage our steps to Codmother of fish and chips. And like the name, Codmother is the Godmother of fish and chips. We just..."

Jane Tweety

"Run by these amazing young energetic women this is one of the most amazing food trucks selling fish n chips I have ever come across. If you've been..."

Aakarshan Mehta

"This is not a fancy restaurant and retains the street food aura. I came here for lunch and being a huge fan of fish loved their fish and chips. They..."

Mario Stallone

"This is one of the highest rated eateries in San Francisco, but its not a fancy restaurant like one would think. Its a food truck which serves..."

Arjunlal B

"We seen good reviews of this place on zomato, so while we were in San Fransisco decided to look for it, when we found it, it had shut early because..."

Jeanne Carney

"Excellent fish and chips! I have had fish and chips multiple places and countries. It is one of my standard "good" dishes that I judge a place..."

Stephanie Wolfe

"Good fish and chips, even in a metro that's basically one big port, is a rare find. Northern California is known far more for its seared tuna,..."

Taste.

"We stopped by here because they showed up as a highly recommended eating establishment in Fisherman's Wharf. We were surprised to find this is a..."

Food4thought

"Had lunch here & it was good, but, I don't see what all the fuss is about. Waited in line for an hour, which is fine as I don't mind waiting for good..."

Gastronomic

"The chips are too thick for my taste but still okay. Wait was not bad, tartar sauce nothing special, but the cod is totally..."

Fred The Head

"Best Fish and Chips on the west..."

Jim Levine

"I work around the corner, so I'm lucky!! The food is always delish!!! Service is pretty good, sometimes they get a flood of customers so there might..."

Spencer Carson

"This is the best fish&chips HANDS DOWN! We are here visiting from Phienix & accidentally stumbled onto this hidden gem. You get big chunks of fresh..."

JusTInaLUsPiNA

"The spicy fish tacos were amazing, as were the "all over ya..."

Yessir Chick

"Legit Fish & Chips. Every bit as good as they say. Fresh and..."

Trevor

"Great fish and chips at the right price. Small place but the staff are the best make you feel like you are eating in their home.Also none of the..."

Anthony Gorgoni

"Authentic Fish and Chips.... so good!!. My belated comments (April 2012)My wife and I have been seeking good and authentic fish and chips..."

Davidjue

"She has an awesome personality, very friendly, food was wonderful & garlic fries were awesome! Would recommend! Definitely a place to stop &..."

Amber

"Excellent. Authentic. Great..."

Cathleen Copeland Fink

"We had an unexpectedly good meal here! The owner Suzanne ? Was very nice and we enjoyed our visit. Good luck..."

John Sassano

"Pepper in the batter was really good. Service was exceptional. Really enjoyed this. Go on... Give it a..."

Patti

"I had a small portion of fish and chips. It was tasty. A "proper fish and chips". Only thing missing were the mushy peas and pickled..."

Hungry Soldier

"Amazing!. Incredibly friendly service, delicious fish and chips, and decent prices! Highly recommend this food stand near the Fisherman's Wharf. On a..."

Vic

"The fish tacos were tasty! And the German couple next to me kept raving about how great the fish and chips..."

Bree Greenly

"Best fish and chips in San Francisco, expats will love it.....great big portions of proper British style grub. Suzanne the owner is really friendly..."

Chris

"... it was a great find! It looks like a food truck that decided to stay put in the area and why not? The food's worth it. Suzanne, the owner, was so..."

Minerva Thai

"We shared the combo, which was fish, shrimp and fries. Possibly the best fish I've had and the chips were super crispy. The shrimp was just ok. The..."

Tim W.

"The most awesome fish n chips my wife has had this side of the pond. The fish n chips are fresh fried to order and taste incredible. Wholeheartedly..."

Rocketman McFodder

"I was craving clam chowder. Great spot for the price. Calamari was delicious. Friendly staff. Lots of sitting at the time I came here. Parking in the..."

Aileen Dancel

"When I say this was some of the best fried fish I've ever had, I'm not exaggerating. It was crispy, light, flaky, meaty, hot, and absolutely..."

Ziyad Dadabhoy

"Two fish tacos were just under $12. Tacos were good, not great. Be careful, the fish had just come out of the fryer and was piping hot. Waited about..."

Ted Eicher

"Food quality and quantity was very good, one plate is enough for 2 person, personaly I liked mainly the French fries,fried calamari and shrimp but..."

Sharmila Karmakar

"Good variety of fried seafood items! Very tasty and quick service. There're a couple of benches around the van if you want to dine..."

car engine

"We ordered a combo meal with shrimp, fish, and garlic cheese fries. There is plenty of food for two of us to share. Loved the light batter on the..."

Stacy Bowman

"This place was packed on a weekend so my partner and I made a mental note to drop by on a weekday. Went on a Tuesday late afternoon and got a table...."

Jessica Mah

"Quick, easy, and outside! This place was just what the dr ordered for my wife and I who were looking to something quick and good. My wife said she..."

Cameron Christensen

"A not-to-be-missed chip truck in Fisherman's Wharf! Delicious, fresh fish, shrimp and chips and excellent value and portion size. The perfect spot..."

Meghann W

"Probably some of the freshest fish I ever had in my life tbh. Everything was good - personally I cannot complain. It’s something about those..."

Johntá W.

"Found this cute food truck/restaurant and had to try the fish & chips. The food was delicious and very reasonably priced for San Francisco. They..."

Pat Turocy

"I brought a friend to lunch at The Codmother for Fish and Chips. Both of us agreed that the fish was delicious and freshly made. Two crispy but, not..."

Joseph Santostefano

"Really tasty, worth walking over to from Pier 39. Seating can get a little tight, I was well after the lunch rush and still lucked out getting a..."

Alexis V

"We like the menu a lot with their selection of different chips. We had the combo fish with shrimps with garlic fries $22.50 and a regular fish and..."

Jeff Ho

Fog Harbor Fish House

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"Excellent service and great choices on the menueWe felt very well taken care of by our waiter, Curtis. The food was great, the environment..."

Mahika Kulkarni

"The view of the bay is just one of the many good things about this restaurant. The staff was extremely attentive and polite. They do a wonderful job..."

Sdraper911

"Let me preface this by saying I’m not s seafood guy at all, so that should mean even more when I say it was delicious. With the mentality of when..."

Cal

"We set a reservation, and got there a little late, but they still quickly sat us. Came took our orders quickly, and the customer service was great,..."

Jeston R

"Stopped for lunch with hubby while in SF enjoying the holiday rush. Had fresh crab cakes and a Caesar salad - and a glass of wine, too. Delicious...."

Elina Roy

"Service was outstanding and the food matched. Great clam chowder! A must stop if you visit Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. Also try the Lombard..."

Vickie Evans

"Fogs' is located in pier 39, on the second floor. We were seated Immediately, and were lucky enough to score window seats and although it was a..."

Chaaru Verma

"Yum! Loved this place, clam chowder was beautiful - exactly what I hoped for coming to San Fran. The waiter was super nice, he knew we were sharing..."

Rachel Tay

"Food was excellent. Came here and started with fried calamari and ended up eating the Pacific Cod. Good atmosphere that could be either laid back or..."

Will Scheffe

"I had an early dinner here. The view was spectacular. I easily could see Alcatraz Island and the fishing boats from my table. I asked for fish and..."

Casual Kid

"Really tasty and fresh seafood - amazing views and delish cocktails - highly recommend. The dining room is large but not noisy and they have a bar..."

Cory

"Nice dining room overlooking the Fisherman's Wharf at San Fransisco. Tried one appetizer and two main seafood courses. Tasted pretty decent. The..."

Ferry Gondo

"Nice place, a little bit made for tourists (but that's what we are anyway). It's very well located, in pier 39 with tons of shops and attraction like..."

Cátia Lopes

"You can tell this place is good by the queues outside this place for dinner. Don’t let that fool you though as it takes 5 mins to get to the front..."

Savio Tovar Dias

"Had to try the clam chowder, and as I wanted to try a whole lot, skipped the house baked sourdough bread bowl and opted for the cup of soup instead...."

Preet Chandhoke

"Food was excellent! Atmosphere and service were also! The Ahi was cooked to perfection and crab cake appetizer was delicious. We will be back next..."

Mjgetch

"Scrumptious!On the pricy side (in San Francisco, what isn't?). But a very welcome afternoon respite. Right on Pier 39, so a wonderful ocean..."

Gronk Monk

"Phenomenal!!! I recommended this restaurant to a colleague without dining here, I've had the pleasure of going finally and I have to say I was NOT..."

Christal

"My fav restaurant to eat seafood in San Francisco! Crab cake was amazing! one of the best so far. Tried their lobster, clam chowder, and salad with..."

Masayu Adiska Meidina

"The best !!!! Tony the bartender/ waiter was terrific!!! The food and service A+!!! Very busy but made us feel special!!! I had the crab and avocado..."

Chery Westergaard King

"We visited Fog Harbor for lunch. Waiting for our table didn't take long. The waiter was knowledgeable. We ordered clam chowder and pasta seafood..."

Mers.Santua.Maloles

"Loved the food and place.. It is located right next to the ocean shore.. Great ambience with finger licking food!! Must visit place if U r in..."

Anchal Sahni

"Although a little pricey, this restaurant offers great decor and fantastic food. I ordered the ahi tuna, and I wasn't disappointed. I was..."

Drakeadvil

"Had an early lunch at the Fog Harbour, where we had also gone last year for one of the dinners pre-show. I remembered they had really good clam..."

Louisa Ng

"We wanted the vintage San Francisco experience. Being originally from Seattle and now living in Arizona, we always seek out great seafood when we..."

Sahil Khanna

"First, this restaurant is in the touristy area of the SF wharf, HOWEVER, the food couldn't be better and the views are amazing. I have a severe..."

Yukta

"Brilliant - upstairs overlooking San Fran and Alcatraz - we sat at the bar and had oysters and seafood mix - was super... a great place on of my fav..."

Food 2 Run

"Was recommended to go here by the staff a our hotel and had a fantastic meal with great staff . The seafood chowder was beautiful and the crab cakes..."

Robert Tuckett

"Let me star talking about the careless hostess, very bad service to begin the experience. Inside it was another planet. The waiter was very kind,..."

Tony

"Very tasty food, nice atmosphere and fabulous staff! The best place for dining in the pier. We had lobster tail, salmon, swordfish, burger, and a few..."

Ali Moghimi

"We wanted to drive as little as possible in San Francisco and we wanted to walk the hills/use public transportation as little as possible. So we..."

Yum Yum Pgh

"My favorite restaurant in sf. Great food, ambiance and cocktails. The porkchop is my top pick! Beautiful and delicious food! Their presentation is..."

Nick Wu

"Some of the best seafood you can ever find. We went as a group of 3 and tried their fish & chips , freed shrimps and crab roll sandwich. Everything..."

Sabeel

"One of the unforgettable dinners I've had. They had an amazing selection of seafood plates and memorable view. Don't forget to make a reservation..."

Gül

"My friends and I, 6 of us, just finished eating here. We came on a Wed. at around 7 P.M., and we were sat within minutes. Our experience was..."

Kyle Kindig

"We dined at Fog Harbor after a day spent exploring Alcatraz Island and Fisherman's Wharf. The ambiance was excellent, our table afforded us a view of..."

Korey P

"Words cannot describe the awesomeness of food here. The most amazing oysters and the most scrumptious clam chowder I've had in the Bay Area. Don't..."

Archeet Srivastava

"Let me kick start my short but incredible 1 month food experience of disparate and popular restaurants across 2 states- California and Nevada. We..."

Abhilash Mithren

"`Fog Harbor` at The Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39 Let me kick start my short but incredible 1 month food experience of disparate and..."

Abhilash Mithren

"Food: Oysters were good. Crab cakes were delicious. All in all the food was great!Service: Fast and accurate. Attentive but not so much to be..."

Chunny

"Really yummy food. We got the raw tuna and avocado cake and it was delicious. The view out the window was amazing as we could see the golden gate..."

Katie Hansen

"After a week in San Francisco, eating street food, which is pretty amazing in itself, we decided to have one "good" dinner before we left. This was..."

Leanne Karella

"Ahi Tuna with mash potatoes and vegetables, 1/2 order of oysters, and the clam chowder bread bowl...Aaamazing! Pricey but we highly recommend...."

C. Huffstetler

"Mussels were delicious. Service was..."

Dj

"This was so much fun. Great views and fantastic service started what turned out to be the best lunch we have had so far. Crab was amazing. Drinks..."

Vanessa Christensen

"Who knew?. Despite being in a tourist spot, this place is surprisingly good. Waiters are very good (and well dressed with uniforms and ties). Chowder..."

Doktor Ess

"Cioppino was good, can't compare it to other places since this is my first time to have..."

Dfwdean

"After Alcatraz. Walked to Pier 39 after the Alcatraz tour, and decided to try Fog Harbor. Clam chowder,Seafood Cioppino, and crab cakes were all..."

Dschlepp

"A truly enjoyable dining experience, pleasant appearance with stunning views of the bays attractions, fresh delicious food, every course was great in..."

Bruce Hendry

"Roberto..."

Jordan Cortazzo

"Get the red curry mussels. I was so pleased with our meal here! Sure, it was a bit more expensive than some of the other places you can get seafood..."

CSSalazar

"I expected a tourist trap with a nice view and what I got was a really nice dinner and very friendly service. It was really crowded, so service was a..."

Josh

"Expensive and bustling but it creates an energetic ambiance. The staff is professional and the food was timely, fresh and a bit beyond the typical an..."

Nicoleslaw

"Amazing!. My boyfriend and I stopped here for a glass of wine after going to the aquarium. We decided to get some appetizers at the bar which turned..."

Karisa

"A little on the touristy side. I didn't realize when I selected Fog Harbor it was right smack dab in the middle of tourist central. Nonetheless the..."

Kristin Johnson

"Excellent in every area! Great view of the bay. Will come back..."

Michael

"A very nice restaurant on the wharf. We received an amuse-bouche of crabcake by reserving a table online. We both had salads. My wedge salad was a..."

Albmel

"My first Cioppino...."

Hanging Chad

"Great experience. Nice setup, very good staff, reasonable prices and tasty food, good for lunch or..."

Kiwi1983

"Table assignment was delayed and confused but the meal was well worth waiting for! Had prawn scampi and calamari it was very very..."

DCoop

"Excellent ambiance and food. The Ahi Tuna is delicious. For dessert, the chocolate cake (aka. Pettite..."

Andres Montero

"Great views, awesome chowder. Food is pricey but overall worth it. Our server was very..."

John C

"Very nice. Great view. Not unreasonable prices. Good service. Everyone was very friendly. I would come..."

Caroline Snyder

"Wonderful Setting Delicious Meal. We arrived before 6:30 on a Saturday and got a table for two with a fantastic view of the Wharf without a..."

Peter A. Evans

"Loved this place! Probably one of the best while in sf on business. Waiter was Pedro...he did a great job. Food was fresh, hot and delicious. Would..."

Marguerite

"Tried the restaurant after reading the good reviews. Did not..."

Tina

"Awesome. Everything was..."

Jennifer

"YUM. 1/2 Crab Linguini was amazing...great portion. Rich and perfectly prepared. LOVED this dish.Ambience was romantic, great views and polite,..."

Jamie Kayoko McIntosh

"Loved it. Had the clam chowder. I recommend it to everyone. Simply..."

Jridley365

"Great restaurant. Beautiful views and great food. This is somewhere I'll definitely go again. The chowder is..."

Chcoryharr

"Hard to beat.... Fabulous food - very fresh - exceptional value and great service. I'll be..."

Damo

"Not great service but fun location. So Fog Harbor is about what you would think. Not the greatest service and decent food but a really cool location...."

Joe Thompson

"I had the cioppino, and cleaned the bowl... Which was a healthy size. I paired it with a glass of Balvenie 15 yr doublewood single malt scotch, which..."

Mark Brooks

"Great atmosphere, service, and food at a great price. We went twice while vacationing and were always seated faster than the estimated wait time. The..."

Serena N

"Customer. Not only is the food excellent but the service is top notch. The Manager came by our table twice to make sure we had everything we..."

Cheryl Smith

"We decided to check this restaurant out based on the reviews and were not disappointed! We had the raw oysters from Fanny Bay, the winter wedge salad..."

Kelly Smith

"The service was prompt and not too obtrusive. The sea bass and the Ahi Tuna were excellent. Large portions. Beautiful..."

Werner Vondrak

"The clam chowder in a bread bowl was fantastic! I also had the wedge salad that was great also. Huge..."

Kendall Bennett

"Good food in an intimate setting, I usually have a hard time with noisy restaurants but the Fog Harbor was quiet and was easy to hear a conversation..."

Steve Mills

"This is a seafood restaurant that served a very good filet mignon. Very nice view of the Golden Gate and great service. I will certainly return when..."

Mitch S

"Great fish house on peir 39 with a wonderful view of Alcatraz. I had the shell fish platter; very tasty and swimming in butter (see picture). Another..."

Chris Brown

"Great seafood dinner. We started with clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl. It must be a local delight - good creamy clam flavor without skimping..."

Tayleb

"Fantastic food, great view! Had the mixed grill and chocolate lava cake. Waiter was a little impatient, but food came quick and was..."

Jason Izatt

"Entrée choices include everything from wild salmon to whole Dungeness crab to fresh lobster, but my heart said fried shrimp with thin french fries..."

Carole Terwilliger Meyers

"The fish was really tender with a great beer batter – just how we like it! The coleslaw had a unique horseradish flavor, but lacked the creamy..."

Rate The Plate Utah

"Scooter Simmons has always been passionate about the restaurant business. 35 years of working his way up the ranks from washing dishes and waiting..."

OC Food Diva

"The old school style of service and attention, the general ambiance and dinner menu suggested to me this is a tried and true formula that’s been..."

F O O D O S O P H Y

"All I can say is wow! The seafood is so incredible here and so fresh. The pasta is also really high quality. Sauce is fantastic. Service is..."

Warren Wigh

"Foods are good other than the oysters. Start with garlic Crab. The crab is fresh and full of meat. Grilled potatoes are crispy and veggie is good...."

Yeh Brian

"Wonderful dining experience on Christmas Eve. Fabulous sunset and views of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate bridge. The food was perfect. Swordfish steak..."

Laura Addis

"I've been lucky enough to visit San Fran twice this year, and this restaurant was excellent the first time around that we went again. Yes, it's that..."

Demarys Sanzo

"First restaurant, first stop in SF and it was the best choice!! Tried their famous clam chowder in a homemade sourdough bread bowl (say yes to the..."

Katlynn Nguyen

"The restauraunt is upstairs on the second level. Directly behind the restaurant is where you can see all the sea lions perched on the dock. Food was..."

Nicholas Rybicki

"It was so busy when we arrived and were told it was going to be a 20 min wait. 7 min later we were seated at the window overlooking the bay. It’s..."

Yvette Leonard

"It’s been many years since I’ve been to SF. A trip to Fisherman’s Wharf is a must! With so many restaurants to choose from, it was not an easy..."

Raymond Soh (GFWT GoodFoodWillTravel)

"By far my favorite clam chowder in the area. They greeted us with a smile and we sat near a window that overlooked the pier. It felt very homey with..."

Frederique Dimech

"The view of this place is second to none. So beautiful. I saw seals right in front of my view swimming near the boats. The service excellent also...."

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