Maitina M.
11/15/2025
We had an amazing dining experience! There 13 of us plus two babies. The waiter patiently accommodated our group without any reservations. We started with the calamari which was so good! It was...
Franciscan Crab Restaurant
$$$
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43 Fishermans Wharf
San Francisco, CA 94133
"Hands down the best food you'll find on San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf" proclaimed Sunset Magazine. An extensive renovation has revitalized the Franciscan Crab Restaurant, a Fisherman's Wharf institution since 1957. White tiled walls, beautiful marble bar and twenty foot windows overlook the bay and Alcatraz. Terraced dining affords views from every table: hand blown glass shades and chandeliers dazzle, black and white photos of celebrity patrons adorn the stairs and walls.
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3.52,256 reviews
Kevin Z.
11/7/2025
I'm a big ol' amateur when it comes to seafood like this, but on my San Francisco trip I had to try a full crab. It was exactly the painful experience I expected it might be, but I admit it was...
Nola M.
10/31/2025
Charming, vintage, seafood restaurant is located on the pier side of the street. Located on the second floor, the restaurant provides a breathtaking vantage point. The stairwell is dark and the...
Syd G.
9/8/2025
We stopped in here for a light lunch while visiting the city. The decor is upscale and the staff is awesome. They were attentive and friendly. We had two margaritas and about loved them....
Tiffany M.
9/30/2025
I enjoyed my dinner. I got the crab was really fresh tasty the garlic sauce was good at the time and the taste of the garlic noodles and the type of noodle was preferred. I did think the wait time...
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