The Best Seafood in San Francisco

Ichika Sushi House

★★★★☆ 4.4 (907) • $$

"This place has always been on my bookmarks and I got to finally try it on Valentine's day. We got here right when they opened at 5pm, and was able to get a table inside. super cozy and romantic spot with tasteful decor. Despite it being a busy day, the servers were still attentive and provided great service.Fresh Ankimo (5/5) Some of the freshest I've had in the Bay Area. Dare I say as good as Japan? We were super happy with this dish. Highly recommend. Treasure Box (5/5) Just enough for two people, the treasure box is a must get when you come here. We got the Valentine's day box that came with abalone, uni + ikura over rice, king salmon, wagyu nigiri, Toro nigiri, Hamachi, oysters with caviar, sea bass, and a savory egg pudding dish topped with a dungeness crab. Mango Salmon Roll (4/5)salmon was fresh and the mango was sweet and complimented the roll so well.Fancy Oysters (5/5) topped with quail egg, ikura, ponzu and green onion. i really enjoyed these as well and even put some of the Ankimo on top overall, great experience for our first time. I will definitely be back!"

New Eritrea Restaurant & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (915) • $$

"This was my first time trying Eritrean food and it was so absolutely stunning!! I started with the Asmara lager, easy to drink and smooth. I crushed two meat sambusas - the sauce is a little spicy but I couldn't get enough. The veggie platter for 1 comes with a soft injera, tumtumo (crushed lentils seasoned well), hamli (seasoned collard greens), alicha (seasoned potatoes with other veggies), alich-ater (yellow split peas with other veggies). It was a pleasant surprise to eat with my hands, scooping bites of the veggie platter using the injera. It's similar to how I eat Indian food at home! It was so delicious, seasoned well, and exceeded expectations. The service at the bar was amazing- very prompt and warm energy. The space is loud, crowded with lots of folks sharing plates. It's lit with warm yellow-orange lighting. I am def brining friends and family back!"

Tú Lan

★★★★☆ 4 (964) • $$

"Stopped by for a quick snack, but ended up making a meal out of it. Both the Summer Rolls and the Imperial Rolls (fried spring rolls) were delicious. It's a bit stuffy in here and I was a bit confused on how to dine in the first time around (pick an open table and someone will come over). However, it's a very solid option for food (especially Vietnamese spring/summer rolls) if you're hungry and happen to find yourself in this part of the city."

Sifu Wong Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.9 (997) • $$

"DELICIOUS!!! We came here today for a Christmas Eve Eve treat with my mum. She had been here before and enjoyed it. She's a super picky Japanese cook, so I trusted her suggestion to come here with my boyfriend. There was not a thing we did not love. My favourites: har gao, honey bbq pork (aka char su), house special chow mein, salt pepper wings, egg custard tart. YUM! We made a reservation which is highly recommended cos it seemed their wait list was a cluster F. They even admit to that being a janky system. This place was packed but now I see why. I'll be returning."

Sushi Koya

★★★★☆ 4.3 (806) • $$

"Sushi Koya is a hidden gem when it comes to Bay Area Japanese cuisine. You can tell the quality of fish is high and they really take care of their customers here. If you want to order the biggest sushi roll you have ever seen, it's on the menu called Monstar. Be sure to split with a friend, because you won't be able to finish it yourself unless you're a true whale."

California Fish Market Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.4 (726) • $$

"**Updated review**I booked my reservation through SF Restaurant Week's official website and was excited to finally try this place. Upon arrival, we were greeted and seated right away, which was a great start. However, things took a turn when our server handed us the regular menu without mentioning the SF Restaurant Week menu.When I asked about it, the staff member I spoke to claimed they weren't notified that they were participating. How is that possible when the restaurant was listed on the official website and we booked our reservation through it? SF Restaurant Week is a well known event, and participating restaurants usually share their menus online. I even checked Yelp and found only one photo related, which made me suspect they were trying to avoid offering the prix-fixe menu to maximize profits. Their excuse? "They weren't notified in time to create a menu." That's frustrating and misleading, especially since the event details had been public for two weeks+ meaning they should have been aware well in advance. If they weren't prepared, they shouldn't have signed up.That aside, we decided to stay and order from the regular menu. Unfortunately, our food took a long time to arrive. We ended up filling up on bread and soup while waiting. To make things worse, two other tables - a small party and a larger group that arrived after us, received most of their food before we received one dish.Food Review: * Mixed Crudo - The halibut was the best part- succulent, slightly sweet, and of course, there were only four pieces. The scallops, on the other hand, were overpowered by coarse salt, making them way too salty. The salmon was pretty standard.* Dungeness Crab Linguine - Decent, but not memorable. There wasn't much crab or sauce, so I probably wouldn't order it again.* Crab Chowder - Delicious, but the portion was misleading. The bowl was super shallow, making it look like there was more than there actually was--probably the same amount as a cup.* Branzino - Fantastic! The skin was perfectly crispy, and the side of broccolini was a great touch."

Spiazzo Ristorante

★★★★☆ 3.9 (882) • $$

"The salmon penne was so good! It was creamy and savory and hot. The bread appetizer was so fresh, we well as the sole. Amazing service and friendly staff in a cozy Italian restaurant within West Portal."

Gao Viet Kitchen & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (721) • $$$

"2/7/25 - My friends and I have been wanting to go here and finally did! It had soooo many iconic Vietnamese dishes like bánh khọt, trạo tôm, nem nướng etc. The staff were so attentive despite being busy and worked so hard to answer our questions and help us! The restaurant was also decorated so beautifully too. We got bánh khọt, nem nướng on sugar cane, and fish sauce chicken for starters. All were sooo delicious! We also got their phở and five spice chicken dry phở. Their coconut coffee was pretty good too! I'd recommend going here to anyone! Excellent experience!"

Mission Street Oyster Bar & Seafood Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (779) • $$

"Good food, fast service, chill environment. My friend and I came here on a Friday for lunch and were the only people there (not generally a good sign) but I was pleasantly surprised. The food was good, champagne was cold, and the oysters were fresh. It's a cute little place and parking wasn't bad, we parked around the corner on the street. I ordered the crab cakes as well and they were yummy. Will def be back!"

El Burrito Express

★★★★☆ 3.9 (855) • $$

"I had another appointment at UCSF this morning so decided to drop in El Burrito Express at 11;45 am. The lunch crowd was steadily coming in. There were only a few tables open for dine in.My first time trying El Burrito Express and I liked that they had a lot of options on the menu.I ordered the El Burrito large with carnitas. The carnitas were mushy and not crispy at all. This was a bit disappointing. They blended in with the refried beans texture.Sad that only the green salsa was available. But the chips were light and made in house. A lot of seating but during prime lunch hour it gets busy it seems. Can order online"

I Dumpling

★★★★☆ 3.8 (897) • $$

"Basic home style food with no frills ambiance, hole in the wall, family business. Stumbled upon this place as we wanted a quick snack at 3 in the afternoon. Reasonably priced, limited menu, fresh ingredients. Flavor could be more intense, however adding the chili + soy sauce works. Will be back to try a few more dishes. Note, parking is a challenge and the cost is $1/hr with metering hours from 8-8."

Fashion Wok

★★★★☆ 4.4 (661) • $$

"Kids (2yr and 4yr) love the food here. Food come up super quick, super important for us, eating with kids. Plenty of utensils on table (omg, kids dropping spoons and forks!) Such a good place for us."

JJamPPong

★★★★★ 4.7 (579) • $$

"We came to back to JJamPPong because we had a bad jajang mein (black bean sauce noodles) at another restaurant in Millbrae a couple of weeks ago. We were talking about coming back the entire week to get jajang mein and their famous Korean double fried chicken. That feeling of satisfaction from a good meal is priceless. Redemption from a bad meal to a great one is twice as good. As a revenge meal, we ordered two orders of fried chicken $20 each, crispy garlic shrimp $24, chow fun $20 and of course, jajang mein $16. The food remains excellent. For the Korean fried chicken, get ready for some sticky fingers goodness. I really like the crunchiness as well as the authentic flavors. Their chef(s) concocted this sweet yet mild spicy glaze for the honey chili chicken which is addicting. We never had their salt and pepper fried chicken before and this was quite good. My favorite remains their garlic sauce version.The surprise standout dish was their beef chow fun. I've must have eaten this dish over a thousand times. Their chef(s)' interpretation added more depth by including chopped onions, scallions, bok choy, choy sum along with bean sprouts. The dish had a good smokey, wok hei flavor with the end tips of the beef, chow fun and onion caramelized. Chow fun could be boring but the chef did a good job with the light seasoning that rivals the best out there.Service was excellent. Constant water refills, extra napkins because the chicken. Side note, the owner's wife recognized me from my crispy noodles photo that I posted on Yelp when they first opened and gave me and my family an oyster sauce clams dish. That was an unexpected revelation. We were already so full. It is nice to be treated like a VIP even though I'm just a regular guy that likes to eat. It is a testament to them being a small local restaurant that recognizes their customers. This genuinely made my week a little bit better. Walking home with a stuffed stomach beyond capacity is delightful. Great job everyone at JJamPPong."

Delizie Cucina & Vino

★★★★☆ 4.4 (653) • $$

"What an amazing experience we had for dinner tonight! Service was incredible, the house made pastas were made to perfection (we tried the pappardelle, rigatoni, and risotto), and the ambiance was warm and inviting. This is a place you come back to over and over again. Definitely a little gem of San Carlos."

Amami Sushi Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.2 (705)

"Another impressive sushi dinner Never disappointed and always fresh Reservation is a must"

Capurro's

★★★★☆ 3.6 (957) • $$

"Great fresh food. Great service. The owner of many years is there to greet you. Love this place!"

Pranzi

★★★★☆ 4.3 (641) • $$

"Wonderful food and service! We sat outside , although it was a cloudy day. Their heat lamps were very hot. So much so, we had to ask to turn them down.The focaccia bread served at the beginning of our meal was soft and fresh!We are big fans of squid ink pasta and their rendition was very good. We appreciate how attentive the staff was. We will definitely be back!"

Cafe Tiramisu

★★★★☆ 3.7 (863) • $$

"Dinner last night with a party of 12 was a blast. Be sure to make a reservation if you have a larger party. The food was great. I had the spicy angel hair lobster which was fantastic and a pretty big portion. Also make sure to try the octopus! Service was great and we always had a heavy pour on the drinks. The cafe is super tucked back and had a great vibe"

Lau Hai San

★★★★☆ 4.1 (700) • $$

"I never want to go dine in for Vietnamese hot pot because my family makes it all the time, but my partner kept raving about it; so I had to try it. The name of this restaurant literally translates to "seafood hot", but they also serve different types of hot pots and Vietnamese dishes.Coconut sea snails (5/5): This is the perfect appetizer. It was very sweet creamy and succulent. Probably one of the best I've ever had.Seafood hotpot (5/5): i had to get this dish the restaurant is named after. It came with shrimp, squid, scallop, tofu, fish ball, clams, mussels , and other. Love the variety of seafood. It was very plentiful and the broth was the perfect sweet and sour.This place definitely blew my mind."

Fog City

★★★★☆ 3.5 (952) • $$

"Fog City dinner is a taste of San Francisco's hospitality and character, just a stones throw away from The Embarcadero. We ran in as the rain started to pour on a winter morning, and Fog City had everything that a solid diner could imagine to have. Wonderful seating variety with great views, immediate seating, incredibly friendly staff with recommendations galore, nice restrooms, and cocktails served at the prime time of 11 am. You will see a myriad of San Franciscans enjoying their time at the diner, from men reading newspapers with their morning coffee, to a date for two old lovers, to even massive family gathering that take up 3+ tabletops. All are going on at the same time, but sound is nicely distributed around the dining area that you see the liveliness and don't hear the chaos (and can hear your own party)! The entire journey at Fog City honestly felt like being in a sitcom episode. We settled on having a lightly boozy brunch with a few selected drinks and a simple cheese wood fired pizza. After we ordered, the hostess brought us a glass bottle of water and cups without request which felt very homey. I cannot stress the attention to the dining experience this establishment had for a streetside diner with the wood platter that accompanies the pizza, presentation of drinks and food, and the obvious care that was put into the preparation of each component. The pizza is actually so so good. The cheese had a perfect melt, the tomato didn't overpower, the basil was just the perfect garnish. Then, the drinks were strong but still kept to their described flavors."

Rustic House Oyster Bar and Grill - Los Altos

★★★★☆ 4 (706) • $$

"Rustic House Oyster Bar & Grill Los Altos CA Wed 1/22/25After meetings galore & hard work!Bringing my engineers to my local spot! Downtown LA Grey's neck of the woods! On Main St in my downtown are Rustic House' goods!©HAPPY Harmonious High-calibre Hilarious Honest-to-goodness Humorous Hallelujah Humpday Wonderful Winey Wednes-Day Night! HHHHHHHHWWWDN!Casual dining at its best! Let's sit down and have them take care of the rest!Here at Rustic House Oyster Bar & Grill! This is my turf! The food is plentiful, the drinks are tasty, the staff is friendly, the bar is inviting, here is where it goes!To begin with, my MACALLAN 12 Yr Double Cask Single Malt Scotch!Thank you bartender Rob!This Macallan is perfect balance of 100% Sherry seasoned American and European Oak, a great marriage of 2 wood types. Smooth, Sweet and balanced! A new classic!On to the food. We've got the apps!CRISPY CALAMARI, finger licking YummerZ!Fresh tubes & tentacles, lightly battered and fried! Served with house made chipotle mignonette & house made chipotle mayo!Succulento, I tell ya!From Artisan Pizzas, Gluten Free Crust avail!CHIPOTLE SHRIMP PIZZA, Mmm! Shrimp, chipotle peppers, onions, bell peppers, goat cheese, fresh mozzarella, cilantro and lemon juice topped with parmesan cheese!Quite unique! That chipotle pizza is rather unusual, with prawns and white-sauce base, just the right combination of flavors and tastes! Rustic House is known for tasty creations, extensive menu of starters & apps, signature dishes & salads, classic steaks with a twist, and of course ~ raw & grilled oysters!Worth noting, Steamed Mussels or Clams: White wine, shallots, garlic, scallions and butter, mouthwatering bowl of goodness!I'll leave you to partake from the menu all by yourself! You can't go wrong with any dish!La presentazione di questo piatto è davvero allettante!The presentation is truly alluring!*Off they go through the troubled tideThe yacht rolling madly from side to sideThey're tossed about till that fine young oysterFinds that it's time he should quit his cloisterUp comes the oyster![ Review #820 w 4 pics Jan 23, 2025 ]MACALLAN 12 Yr Double Cask Single Malt Scotch! At the Bar!Thank U Rob! Exceptional Macallan Double Cask Single Malt!@Rustic House! Los Altos CA Wed 1/22/25CHIPOTLE SHRIMP PIZZA! Shrimp~chipotle~onion~bells~goat cheese~cilantro~lemon~parmesan!CRISPY CALAMARI~lightly battered & fried! Housemade chipotle mignonette & mayo!@Rustic House Oyster Bar & Grill Los Altos CA Wed 1/22/25"

Fresh Elements

★★★★☆ 4.1 (639) • $$$

"Fresh and delicious food, The staff are friendly and attentive. overall dining experience is very enjoyable.服务员态度友善 海鲜 牛肉 新鲜 粥底鲜味 还会再来光顾"

New Red Jade

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (915) • $$

"The food was delicious and the delivery was prompt and friendly. I would definitely order again!"

Spasso Ristorante

★★★★☆ 3.9 (695) • $$

"This place is amazing! The hostess, Delaney, is what made our night. I'm currently disabled and she went out of her way to accommodate my needs from the very beginning all the way until the end of our dinner. I had to use the restroom and she personally walked me all the way back to the restroom and held the door for me! The food was incredible, our server was extremely attentive, and the food came out fast. I'll definitely come back. Thanks Delaney!"

Pearl

★★★★☆ 4.4 (546) • $$$

"We were on our way for sushi then the delicious aromas wafting from this busy corner restaurant drew us in. They kindly accommodated us; we were seated immediately. The service at Pearl is excellent, extraordinarily focused on timing and friendly and knowledgeable repartee. They perfectly timed our courses and brought a glass of Barbera seconds before my bavette steak arrived.The mains were the star of the show (and the dessert!) but the appetizers need work: The roast cauliflower on black tahini hummus with green chermoula ($16) lacked a tempting presentation and became worse when I portioned to our plates in a confused, sticky mess. Black hummus doesn't work as an attractive base and throwing a giant handful of blanched almonds on top seemed a desperate move by the kitchen. The tuna tataki was delicious with an interplay of sweet and spicy: Bits of persimmon and fine slices of Serrano peppers played off each other with the fine lemony note of cilantro but a bit dear at $18 for (6) very thin slices of crudo.The Hankerchief white bolognese had a wonderful flavor. I think I sounded so certain about ordering they didn't describe what ground meat was in the pasta. It had to be chicken- and the dish had panache ($26).Even better was the perfectly executed Bavette of steak in thick, rare slices with a spicy, flavorful green harissa sauce reminiscent of zhoug, an Arabic sauce made from cilantro, jalapeño and cumin. The plate was perfectly balanced by tahini and tender small potatoes with pickled onion and fresh dill ($32). I wished for another slice of steak mostly because it was so delicious.Our server recommended the Meyer lemon pudding cake over the cardamom semifreddo (both $13). Dressed with huckleberry sauce, whipped cream and candied ginger, the cake was delicious, loved the uniqueness of the huckleberries. The menu is small and creative. I would return to try new, seasonal plates. Service is any restaurateur's dream team!"

Regent Thai Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (633) • $$

"It's the ONLY place for Thai food in the city! Been going for over 20 years! I take all my visiting friends and they LOVE it!"

Cajun House

★★★★☆ 3.8 (678) • $$

"This review is long overdue. I have visited Cajun house several times, and each time, I leave a happy boy! The food is fresh and flavorful. Combo C is our go-to, and it's a steal! The service is always excellent. Super friendly and attentive. The owner ( I think ) is super kind and chats up the tables. Bonus points: their 90s playlist hits every time we are in, and I am convinced it elevates the food's flavor.Go out and support this local business! **Pro Tip** Cross the street and get dessert at the ice cream parlor."

Bota Tapas & Paella Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (581) • $$$

"Fantastic experience at Bota Tapas & Paella Bar for my birthday celebration.We ordered Sangria, Pinot Noir & marinated olives mixed appetizer to start.Comfortable seating, clean, beautiful interior.Easy to make reservations online ahead of time.Entrees grilled Octopus & Lamb Chops. Perfectly grilled and presentation was very nice! The restaurant is in a hotel & I recommend Bota since it was so close to the Union Square.Attentive and friendly service.Looking forward to returning to Bota & trying the Squid Ink Paella!My birthday and the kind, talented kitchen staff made a small dessert to a enjoy chocolate, strawberries, shortbread dessert. It was so delightful. Made my celebration so memorable!Highly reccommed the grilled Octopus!Enjoy!"

Earl Spicy

★★★★☆ 4.3 (491) • $$

"Earl Spicy has been in the old Yi Yuan location for 5 years, the interior decor is same and serves Szechuan cuisine. Met up with some old friends for lunch the day after Thanksgiving. After conversation with the owner found out this will be their last week. They sold the restaurant due to health issues. We ordered a table full of food of which most were good. They said the new owners are going to keep some of the most popular items. Only three tables at lunch."

Central Park Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.9 (587) • $$

"Happy birthday Alex! We came here on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. Strangely we were the only party here this whole time. Our food came pretty quickly after we ordered. So hard to choose! Everything on the menu looks delicious. +1 service was great! Came to refill our waters regularly +1 food came out quick! +1 good portion sizes! Only keeping it a 4 stars because the appetizers I was not too impressed. Calamari was cold and too salty, poke was not bad but the chips to poke ratio was quite stingy lol Allen and I got the paella and lobster pasta, and both were so filling. Lunch has lunch combos too. Overall, I would come here again for a fancy occasion. I can see the vibes being nice at night time!"

Grand Harbor Dim Sum & Seafood

★★★☆☆ 3 (973) • $$

"We had our wedding reception banquet at Grand Harbor, and it was great. The food was really good and the restaurant was willing to accommodate substitutions. Steven, the manager, was great to work with and had good recommendations for vendors. Service during the reception was very accommodating, especially for our sweetheart table, and helped facilitate a fun, celebratory atmosphere. Thank you Grand Harbor for hosting our wedding reception!"

San Wang Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (632) • $$

"Great food, and the servers are so friendly. I highly recommend this place, and I will definitely come back."

Emelina's Peruvian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (508) • $$

"The fried chicken was delicious. Crispy on the outside (without too much breading), moist and juicy on the inside. The sauce, kind of light, pesto-like, made the fried chicken morsels even more yummy. We had other food, but this in my opinion was the best. Then there was the cheesecake. Wow. Beautifully plated. The taste was subtle: not too sweet, buttery smooth, full of delicate flavor. Service was excellent: kind and attentive. The ambience was cozy but open. Highly recommended."

Soon's Tofu and Korean BBQ

★★★★☆ 3.7 (622) • $$

"I have ordered Bi Bim Bap with two kinds of proteins - spicy pork and bul go gi(+$2). Both were tasty and came with veggies and a fried egg. Your order also comes with banchan (bean sprouts, cucumber, kimchi and spinach). Something unique about this restaurant, is that you can also order Hawaiian poke bowls. There's a separate part of the menu under, "Hi City". They have signature poke bowls, custom bowls, loco moco, and musubi.Pro tip: if you order in person at the restaurant (rather than online), you might be able to save a couple of bucks off the bibimbap."

Yuubi Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (586) • $$

"Oh.my.god. The sushi here is amazing! I highly highly HIGHLY recommend the Lion King roll (if that's your vibe). Delicious!"