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Waterbar
Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Rincon Hill, San Francisco
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and SFGate
"Different $1 oysters before 6pm each day, 7 days a week"(24 Tips)
"Happy hour oysters and the session beer"(9 Tips)
"Outside dinning, great view of the bay! order the tuna salad - yum!"(50 Tips)
"Loved the oysters, whole crab, and prawns."(9 Tips)
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Wilson Favre-DelerueJanuary 13, 2017Beautiful location, with a view on the Bay Bridge outside and massive aquariums on the inside. Fresh seafood, attentive service, overall elegant vibe. Perfect for client lunches or parent visits.
Paula FarmerAugust 5, 2013While you will pay dearly to eat here, it is so worth it for the $1 oysters before 5pm & beautiful views. You can also see the dancing lights of the Bay Bridge from most tables. Excellent food & bar!
Kat 🐱August 8, 2016Came here on a Saturday for brunch. Nice ambiance and food is unexpectedly good. Wood Oven Baked Goat Cheese, Mascarpone Stuffed Griddlecakes, Grilled Flat Iron Steak are all very delicious!
Anna DakhundaridzeJanuary 12, 2014Great view. Tasty menu. Good choice if wine. Attentive personnel. What else do you need for dinner with friends if you lover?! 😉 very romantic if you sit near the window and look at the Bay Bridge...
DJune 21, 2019The prawn cocktail was good and my main meal. My husband enjoyed the salmon. I usually order shrimp (without the head) or scallops at a seafood restaurant and they did not have any options for me.
Tasting TableAugust 5, 2014We love the classic Dungeness crab cocktail ($20), and are always looking for an excuse to splurge on their grand iced shellfish platter ($110) with crab, lobster, ceviche, prawns and oysters. Read more- Fodor's TravelAugust 21, 2015Get there early (ideally around 3:30pm) to snag seats in the lively circular Oyster Bar with its large windows, or on the outside terrace with its more open bridge and bay views.
Brian IbarraAugust 15, 2017Besides having a spot on view of the Bay Bridge the food will surprise you! If you can get past the high prices you're in for one hell of a meal! Make reservations and valet your car save the hassle
Jessica GalianaJuly 9, 2017Food is great. Dinner menu is much better than Brunch menu. Also the view at the end of the day is unbeatable. Oysters are delicious and fresh. Staff is so-so.- Natalie BauerMarch 30, 2018The Bay views are incredible! Fried Brussels sprouts are amazing. Loved the oysters, whole crab, and prawns.
Boshika TaraMarch 7, 2021The views are amazing, great place to watch the sun go down on the Bay. The food and drinks are good, like $$$$. Highlights would be Mole Spicy, and the calamari.
Areej AshourAugust 16, 2015One of the places u should definitely eat in when in San Fran .. yummy food great view of the bay bridge great service. Don't even think about skipping dessert.
Kimberly SSeptember 17, 2014$1.05 oysters before 5:30pm! Get there early to grab a table outside and enjoy the view, but there is open seating at the bar inside. The Tiger Lily cocktail wasn't memorable, it tasted like perfume.
Try the $1 Oysters - #kvpinmybelly : Tasty #oyster special at @Waterbar. Fresh, creamy shellfish. Also loved trifecta of flavor with horseradish, hot sauce and cocktail sauce. NOM!- Tasting TableAugust 5, 2014Snag a seat on Waterbar's patio, a perfect spot to dig into an enviable oyster list ($3.55 to $4.30) and raw bar selection whilst taking in waterfront and Bay Bridge views. Read more
ArthurMay 20, 2013Waterfront seafood restaurant. If you don't want to have your crab at fisherman wharf with all the tourist here you will enjoy tranquility where sf habitants come to brunch. Upper class
Chris MessinaOctober 31, 2014Beverage director Steve Izzo uses Heering cherry liqueur instead of the Maraschino cherries and club soda as a throwback. The benedictine is there to add a bit of an herbal aromatic, he adds.
Daniel StansellApril 24, 2017Sit outside, order oysters and bubbles, and enjoy the view. This place gets bonus points at night for the stunning view of the bridge's art installation.
Nahid AshriJune 25, 2014A must try resturant ... perfect view ...perfect food ... must try definitely the oyster ... not like any where else ... the steak ... the soft shell crab ....
amanda brookeSeptember 12, 2017cocktails are amazing, oysters are a must. cannot emphasize the horchata ice cream sandwich enough!!!!
I go there fot eh great $1 oysters everyday from 11 am to 6 pm! The Sunday brunch has a $20 Proseco bottle with orange juice carafe. The rest of the menu is not super creative, overall good food
VERY safe and clean outdoor seating either on the patio with heaters or on the second floor with a view. Food is amazing as always.
Eric DillieOctober 16, 2023A great place to have a meal or drink in San Francisco with amazing views!
Ms HeleneJanuary 13, 2020$1.05 oysters on weekend brunch. Skip $16 ceviche for 3 bites of fish and shrimp. Crab cake sandwich and beer $20.
Laura BergerolOctober 23, 2013Sit at the bar and enjoy the view of the bay bridge at night with the amazing light show.
Dave ZissouDecember 23, 2012this place offers just some of the best views from town, its outdoorsy which is a plus, when the weather permits, also the Happy Hour: Every Day 1130a-6p (Oysters); Mon- Fri 3p-6p (Drinks)
Annie TangJuly 7, 2016Amazing happy hour! Super buttery oysters for $1 and delicious goat cheese dip
Solid oysters. But get there for the $1 ones, otherwise things get expensive quick.
Tina Hui Tina HuiOctober 13, 2015$1 oysters until 6pm every day + rose = Heaven BONUS POINTS: paired with some rose
Jason SchulweisMay 8, 2019Happy hour = $1 oysters (ish), meat skewers and a great martini...by the water. Highly recommended.
Alex StillFebruary 26, 2018Oyster happy hours are very happy. Amazing selection, cool design and a great view.
The oysters are great. Just ask for whatever is fresh. The steak is surprisingly tasty but the kimchi that comes with it is not.
Donna SAugust 16, 2014Has a nice, no reservation patio, the som is extremely welcoming, be adventuresome w your wine pairing with your oysters
Adam SeanSeptember 5, 2021Bass crudo m, soft shell crab, and Pike were incredible. Unlike many places of its kind, the view isn’t the only thing it offers.
The Culinary Institute of AmericaDecember 14, 2012You might have come for the waterfront view, but you'll never want to leave after you take a peek at this mouth-watering menu by Executive Chef Parke Ulrich. He's a CIA alumnus.
Kristine McLayMarch 23, 2019Everything’s good and if you sit at the bar ask for Chris. He’s awesome.
Great food, very friendly service. Good oysters. Great view
Oysters for 1.05 each every afternoon. Love this place
Donna NoviJune 9, 2013Even better now that you can see the Bay Bridge light show while sitting at the bar and at many of the dining tables!
CITY GRITAugust 1, 2014Note to self: next time we’re back in town, we need to find a loved one to enjoy the ridiculous setting and oyster selection with so we can get our romance on.
Make your own mimosas are only $20 on Sundays. Bottle of prosecco and a little orange juice at brunch is perfect.
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Waterbar
399 The Embarcadero (btwn Folsom & Harrison St)
San Francisco, CA 94105
United States
San Francisco, CA 94105
United States
With panoramic views of the Bay and San Francisco skyline, Waterbar is located on the Embarcadero, features the freshest and most sustainable seafood available.
Open until 9:30 PM (Show more)
- Mon, Sun
- 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
- Tue–Sat
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
(415) 284-9922
View menu on https://www.waterbarsf.com/menus
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"We both shared the calamari misto and then had the striped bass. Excellent on both accounts. Menu is more limited than pre-COVID but still a good mix of items. Glad to have them reopened!"
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- 9.3
"So beautiful with tons of great food including oysters, wine, cheeses, mushrooms, tea...name it they have it!"
Jennifer Evans - 8.4
"The New York strip steak here was really, really good, some of the best meat I've eaten outside of home."
Espen Bago - 8.3
"Food is great, drinks are strong, and the view is amazing. Great outdoor patio to hang out on too!"
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