Diners' Choice: Seafood restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area

OpenTable

Updated March 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Seafood cuisine in San Francisco Bay Area? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Anchovy Bar

4.8

4.8 (880)

$50 and over

Seafood

Western Addition

About the restaurant

From the team that brought you State Bird Provisions and The Progress, The Anchovy Bar is a wine and seafood bar that specializes in West Coast oysters, small fish and sustainably raised shellfish. We work with small producers that favor traditional and antique processes with origin stories that matter and inspire.

Top review

StevenVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Great food and ambience. Service is usually excellent as well, but way off this time around. It looked like they were understaffed. Overall a great place to eat. Great takes on anchovies. -

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Group Dining at The Anchovy Bar!

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Hadeem at The Anchovy Bar

Golden Crab House

4.6

4.6 (104)

$50 and over

Seafood

Sunset District

About the restaurant

Golden Crab House is a Vietnamese inspired restaurant. At Golden Crab House our goal is to bring a combination of traditional and fusion flavors bringing our customers a unique and flavorful experience. Here at Golden Crab House, we serve only the freshest seafood. The Dungeness Crabs we serve year-round are either caught locally or from Washington state. Our Maine Lobsters are caught from the East Coast.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Feb 15, 2025

Great food. One server was pretty attentive but others didn’t respond when addressed or even acknowledge us as we they were placing the food on the table. The food was great though.

little shucker

4.9

4.9 (5)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Pacific Heights

About the restaurant

Wine, seafood & seasonal dishes from The Snug team & Chef Adrian Garcia
The New York Times: “The 25 Best Restaurants in San Francisco Right Now; 2023, 2024”
"Hottest New Restaurants in San Francisco 2023" -- Eater
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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

We had a wonderful time and the food was outstanding. Service was friendly and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend the shucker towers! Can’t wait to go back.

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Experience

$2 Oyster Happy Hour

The Caviar Co.

4.8

4.8 (63)

$50 and over

Seafood

Tiburon

About the restaurant

The Caviar Co. Champagne Lounge is nestled in charming downtown Tiburon. Our menu features caviar flights, light bites, and an extensive champagne list to indulge in. Whether you are new to caviar or a seasoned connoisseur, our tasting room has offerings for every palate!

Our tasting room is currently licensed for guests 21+.

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Vanessa

Dined on Mar 2, 2025

Had visited Tiburon for the 1st time a few months back and walked into this place and fell in love with the decor and ambiance. It was my moms bday and I decided to come back and with a reservation and try the food. We all had a wonderful experience and I can’t wait to go back during summer!

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Experience

Caviar Fondue

Experience

Spring Afternoon Tea in Tiburon

Scoma's Fisherman's Wharf

4.7

4.7 (5867)

$31 to $50

Seafood

North Beach

About the restaurant

Founded in 1965, Scoma's Seafood Restaurant is located in the heart of San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf. Family-owned for three generations, our iconic waterfront restaurant is famous for serving the freshest seafood from pier-to-plate. An award-winning bar program includes an extensive wine list, local microbrews, and expertly crafted cocktails. For nearly 60 years, locals, visitors, politicians, athletes, actors, singers, and heads of state have been frequenting Scoma's for its old-school hospitality, delicious seafood, spectacular views, and impeccable cocktails. Located on a working pier, Scoma's has its own fish receiving station, dealing directly with local fishers for 100% sustainable seafood.

***Scoma's gladly welcomes reservations, as well as walk-in guests on a first come first served basis. You can also call 415.771.4383 during our operation hours for assistance with reservations. *** WE OFFER COMPLIMENTORY PARKING***

Top review

sophial

Dined 2 days ago

Had an amazing time. Food and service was incredible. One of my new favorite places.

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Popular dish

Calamari Fritti

Popular dish

"Lazy Man's" Cioppino

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Scoma's Famous Clam Chowder

The Old Clam House

4.7

4.7 (873)

$30 and under

Seafood

Mission Bay / South Beach

About the restaurant

It's the oldest restaurant in San Francisco and the newly-completed historical renovation has brought new vitality to the area. The dining rooms are comfortable and the atmosphere is relaxing. Seafood specialties are skillets of mussels, shrimp and crab and clams prepared many different ways. Saturday, Sunday and Holiday brunch.

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George

Dined on Feb 27, 2025

great food, great service! Jose Ma (accdg to receipt) served us like royalty! we have come 3 times in the past month and what really stands out about this restaurant is the exceptional services we got from the waiters. truly remarkable!! thank you, Jose, for a wonderful experience. we'll definitely come again! til the next time...

Pacific Catch San Mateo

4.7

4.7 (1464)

$30 and under

Seafood

San Mateo

About the restaurant

Pacific Catch is a WestCoast Fish House dedicated to delivering high quality sustainable seafood with a unique perspective. From the day we opened we've been mindful about where our ingredients come from and how to bring to life the vibrant flavors and feeling of the Pacific. It's our commitment to our guests to keep things interesting, innovative, wholesome and thoughtfully sourced. That's why we've formalized our relationship with the Monterey Bay Seafood Aquarium's Seafood Watch, James Beard Foundation's Smart Catch and the Surfrider Foundation by becoming a partner and bringing on a director of sustainability to help steward these efforts.

We will be following the most stringent protocols on cleaning, sanitization, social distancing, and protections for employee health including temperature taking and the use of protective masks and gloves.

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Serena

Dined on Mar 11, 2025

It was my first time there. Service and food was great

Pacific Catch Sunnyvale

4.6

4.6 (219)

$30 and under

Seafood

Sunnyvale

About the restaurant

Pacific Catch Sunnyvale features an open air cocktail bar, covered patio, intimate booths and communal tables for happy hour!

Our Sunnyvale location is adjacent to Target, Whole Foods, and the AMC movie theater.
We are also within walking distance to the CalTrain station and the historic Murphy Ave. District.

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CarolB

Dined on Mar 2, 2025

Excellent, attentive service. Our quiet, corner table was roomy and conducive to conversation. The staff was friendly. I’d go back in a heartbeat.

Scoma's Sausalito

4.7

4.7 (2678)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Sausalito

About the restaurant

At Scoma’s Sausalito, Chef Escobar's menu is as lively and colorful as the daily catch . Proudly ranked TripAdvisor’s #1 seafood restaurant in Sausalito, Scoma’s delights with steaming whole crabs, rich hearty chowders, perfectly grilled seasonal fish and house specialties like the lobster risotto , cioppino and scallops parmigiano. Raw bar selections, steaks, and pasta, plus wine and cocktails round out their classic menu. Visit Scoma’s Sausalito family-owned waterfront restaurant for the ultimate in “pier to plate” dining. The warm, personal ambiance and incredible bay views will bring you back time and time again.

Top review

ChristopherO

Dined today

Parking was just a small issue - give extra time for that but the food was phenomenal, just like the original. Service was top notch.

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Pacific Catch - Campbell

4.7

4.7 (2939)

$30 and under

Seafood

Campbell

About the restaurant

Pacific Catch is a WestCoast Fish House dedicated to delivering high quality sustainable seafood with a unique perspective. From the day we opened we have been mindful about where our ingredients come from and how to bring to life the vibrant flavors and feeling of the Pacific. It is our commitment to our guests to keep things interesting, innovative, wholesome and thoughtfully sourced. That is why we have formalized our relationship with the Monterey Bay Seafood Aquarium's Seafood Watch, James Beard Foundation's Smart Catch and the Surfrider Foundation by becoming a partner and bringing on a director of sustainability to help steward these efforts.

We will be following the most stringent protocols on cleaning, sanitization, social distancing, and protections for employee health including temperature taking and the use of protective masks and gloves.

Top review

Carol

Dined on Mar 12, 2025

Had a lovely table in the corner of the outdoor covered patio. The menu and decor has been revamped and it was Tuesday / 50% off bottles of wine night. The food and presentation was great- we both had the Baja Tacos (one with crispy cod and one with grilled shrimp) with miso side salad. It was very fresh and the side dishes were delicious. Definitely impressed with the new upgrades - we will be back!

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