Important Notice:We have made the tough decision to say goodbye to the Foursquare City Guide mobile app, effective December 15, 2024, with the web version to follow in early 2025. Visit our FAQ for more information or to download our Swarm app.
Planning a trip to San Francisco?
Foursquare can help you find the best places to go to.
Franciscan Crab Restaurant
Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Fishermans Wharf, San Francisco
"The Crab Enchiladas are amazing."(7 Tips)
"Clam Soup delicious in a beautiful wharf spot!"(9 Tips)
"Great view, fine service and excellent food on our last visit!"(29 Tips)
"Try the skillet combo and a clam chowder...u wont regret it"(2 Tips)
133 Tips and reviewsFilter:
- scenic views
- good for groups
- skillet combo
- fondue
- casual
- (15 more)
Sort:
- Popular
- Recent
Tracey SutterOctober 1, 2017A must.. MAKE A RESERVATION, even if you have to make it last minute on your phone. We called at 6:30 for a 7 pm res, once there the line waiting was INSANE. We lakes in, seated within 5 minutes.
Sean MillerMay 26, 2015This place is amazing! Been eating here for years. The menu has changed and has lots of new choices. For dessert make sure to try the frozen vanilla custard
Jintana ChiaJuly 7, 2013Booked in advance using " Open Table" program. Got good-view window seat without waiting. Satisfied with Crab chowder/ freshly baked sour dough bread, Mushroom soup. Best dish is Garlic crab+mussels.
Milli ParkusSeptember 22, 2016Seafood of course and view of the bay! My daughters favorite is the double shrimp and crab!
GusMay 4, 2019Very cool views! Decent service and plates with a very good service! Seafood Fettuccine is a bit spicy but delicious!
jeajeaJuly 3, 2014Had Oysters and a bottle of 2011 Schramsberg Brut - great! Loved the vanilla sundae with olive oil and sea salt, too. Friendly service. Would definitely return!
Daniel AllegroOctober 15, 2012Great Food!! VERY fair price, try any of the crostini bar "tapas" or the calamari fritti, They are worth it! Good view of the bay And very attencious Service.
LUIS ROJINAMarch 19, 2017The yellow tail carpaccio was awesome. Ordered the seafood pasta took for ever to come out, came out dry like it just sat before coming out. For the being rated the best not sure I'm coming back here.
NatalieJuly 14, 2016I can say that the appetizer crab fondue was absolutely amazing. But there was a hair in my chicken Caesar salad. They were very good about it but not a super appetizing thing to find at dinner.- Kai TiuraOctober 18, 2014I had the crab enchiladas during our last trip to SF and they were VERY good! Great view, fine service and excellent food on our last visit!
Matteo MattAugust 31, 2015Crabs are fantastic! Magnificent view of San Francisco's Skyline and the Bay-Granchio fantastico! Strepitosa vista dello skyline di S.F. e della Baia.
Roxana BrisendineAugust 25, 2014The mussels and shrimps were fantastic !!! My waiter Eduardo was amazing .. He showed me what professionalism should be like in today's world !!!!
Haroldo Fiuza JúniorMay 27, 2013Great view, wonderful food, and good service! As dessert, try the strawberry and banana sundae (photo)! It's just awesome!!
- Robin PokornýJune 28, 2018The place to go for a crab in Fisherman's Wharf. The view is a nice plus. They even provide binoculars to inspect the Alcatraz island pretty close.
TillApril 12, 2015one combo plus a salad is enough for two European stomachs. And it's delicious! (We also shared some calamari fritti among three people which was also nice :-) ).
Lucas PinzonApril 16, 2018Crab spinach fondue, something unique and amazing you should try no matter what! It’s a MUST! Great place
Roman Alexis AnastasiniDecember 7, 2012The free wifi is fast! The oysters are pretty good as is the drafted trumer. The service is super fast and extremely friendly. It's not the cheapest please but not pricy either. Go for the whole crap!
Vincent PardueSeptember 7, 2013Visiting Fisherman's Wharf & want seafood? Try a fish or shrimp sandwich @ The Franciscan. Take it from a local; best fish sandwich @ the Wharf. Damn good eatin'.
Karl WarrenJune 14, 2015If you go here you'll be treated to real prosciutto, excellent seafood and a spectacular view of San Francisco Bay
Brandon CainMarch 20, 2018Top notch seafood location near pier 39. Excellent food and great views. Little on the expensive side
AlesiaNovember 3, 2017The location is great but the food is over-priced. I did like the unique take on shrimp and chips where the "chips" were roasted potatoes and sweet potatoes.
heathr goldAugust 31, 2018The ice cream sundae= C- I’m a local who popped in because I love frozen custard. I’m being generous w the C-.
Sam RumbaJuly 5, 2017Friendly staff, a lovely, detailed menu with quick service.. What more could you ask for?!
Christy RaymondNovember 30, 2018We ordered the lots of crab, and growing up in the Pacific Northwest we were excited for fresh crab. The crab was not fresh, but had been frozen....and over cooked. The chowder tasted canned.
TylerSeptember 11, 2010such great food & wonderful views, but such cheezy 90's vibes (ie the fish themed utinsels, weird glass plates, terrible music, and overall decor)--someone revamp this place!! the menu's awesome!
anne cozaJune 10, 2017The crab cakes are delicious! Don't miss on dessert, the chocolate sundae is fantastic.
Stuart MurdochAugust 9, 2014This is the very best place to enjoy clam chowder in a sourdough bowl on the wharf in San Francisco
Double DeeAugust 31, 2014Try the fish&chips. The fries is perfectly seasoned with sea salt. Tastes better with ketchup.
smallprintSeptember 7, 2014Crab chowder and a view of Alcatraz.....and a glass of Nappa Valley vino of course
Michelle HurtNovember 24, 2013The skillet combo was amazing. The food is delivered so fast and everything is delicious.
Mickey MJune 26, 2013a great place to enjoy local seafoods, local friends n local scenery out there in the ocean :D
Suzanne GuzzettaSeptember 27, 2012Great 1950's vintage vibe and awesome food. Do yourself a favor and check it out!
Kim LoyAugust 13, 2014Traditional Fisherman's Wharf restaurant - its been there forever and never disappoints!- J JohnDecember 24, 2017Bread isn’t always warm, prices are insane but you’re paying for the view. Great service.
Molly HouseDecember 6, 2011Don't believe the hype. The food here is great. Get the whole crab. Drinks are expensive but strong. A little pricey but expected on the water
Tyler BurgettDecember 27, 2012The crab Alfredo has a nice sauce, it isn't too heavy, and there is crab meat all throughout the pasta.
Alex LApril 27, 2014Took half an hour and speaking to both the bus boy and manager before the waitress came to our table. Waitress apologized and gave us a free dessert which included a half melted scoop of ice cream.
1,146 Photos
Foursquare © 2024 Lovingly made in NYC, CHI, SEA & LA
Franciscan Crab Restaurant
Pier 43 1/2 (at The Embarcadero)
San Francisco, CA 94133
United States
San Francisco, CA 94133
United States
Named best food at the Wharf by Sunset Magazine. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge while feasting on fresh seafood & more.
Open until 9:30 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
(415) 362-7733
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
See More
You might also like
- 5.5
"Sit at the bar or grab one of tables facing the water. Good veggie sushi and great drinks. Rest of menu at other sections were tapas style."
Praful Gupta - 8.5
"Great crab, salmon teriyaki and swordfish! Excelent to lunch with kids (they have special menu for them)."
Nicolas Maslo - 5.8
"Very good! They start with a warm crispy/soft bread. Filet minion medium was savory and juicy. Strong old fashioned. Generous portions"
Ben Coffee
Places people like to go after Franciscan Crab Restaurant
- 8.7
"The sundaes are huge. Share with a friend or two!"
Mike Martin - 9.0
"Fun, cheap and easy stop for our trip. The games are great—the new ones and the antiques...especially the antiques 🙃 $0.25-0.50 for each game."
Lizzie Hineman - 8.5
"Love the chocolate and the ice cream. They have great deals after holiday season. Gifts options are good. Try their hot chocolate mix it is great."
N ~
Appears on 138 lists
Created by Noriyuki Miyao
167 items • 8 followers
Must-see seafood places in San Francisco, CA
Created by FAY BUNIAK
9 items • 4 followers
Una semana en San Francisco, CA
Created by Patricio Navajas Fitzsimons
37 items • 7 followers
