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Franciscan Crab Restaurant

Seafood Restaurant$$$$

Fishermans Wharf, San Francisco

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Ranked #6 for crab in 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)

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scenic views
good for groups
skillet combo
fondue
casual
ice cream sundaes
great value
spacious
wifi
good for dates
bar
healthy food
outdoor seating
dinner
lunch
good for special occasions
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Tracey SutterOctober 1, 2017
A 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, 2015
This 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, 2013
Booked 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, 2016
Seafood of course and view of the bay! My daughters favorite is the double shrimp and crab!
GusMay 4, 2019
Very cool views! Decent service and plates with a very good service! Seafood Fettuccine is a bit spicy but delicious!
jeajeaJuly 3, 2014
Had 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, 2012
Great 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, 2017
The 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, 2016
I 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, 2014
I 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!
Roxana BrisendineAugust 25, 2014
The mussels and shrimps were fantastic !!! My waiter Eduardo was amazing .. He showed me what professionalism should be like in today's world !!!!
Matteo MattAugust 31, 2015
Crabs are fantastic! Magnificent view of San Francisco's Skyline and the Bay-Granchio fantastico! Strepitosa vista dello skyline di S.F. e della Baia.
Robin PokornýJune 28, 2018
The 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.
Haroldo Fiuza JúniorMay 27, 2013
Great view, wonderful food, and good service! As dessert, try the strawberry and banana sundae (photo)! It's just awesome!!
TillApril 12, 2015
one 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, 2018
Crab spinach fondue, something unique and amazing you should try no matter what! It’s a MUST! Great place
Roman Alexis AnastasiniDecember 7, 2012
The 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, 2013
Visiting 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, 2015
If you go here you'll be treated to real prosciutto, excellent seafood and a spectacular view of San Francisco Bay
Brandon CainMarch 20, 2018
Top notch seafood location near pier 39. Excellent food and great views. Little on the expensive side
Mr MaggioOctober 3, 2014
Do not miss the iron skillet woth mussels, shrimp and crab. Its a must
AlesiaNovember 3, 2017
The 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.
Dwight LongestSeptember 25, 2016
Nice place. Good food and service. Crab cakes are the best!
heathr goldAugust 31, 2018
The 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, 2017
Friendly staff, a lovely, detailed menu with quick service.. What more could you ask for?!
Jose Luis CantinOctober 15, 2019
Clam Soup delicious in a beautiful wharf spot!
Mr MaggioSeptember 17, 2015
Try the skillet combo and a clam chowder...u wont regret it
Christy RaymondNovember 30, 2018
We 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, 2010
such 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, 2017
The crab cakes are delicious! Don't miss on dessert, the chocolate sundae is fantastic.
Stuart MurdochAugust 9, 2014
This is the very best place to enjoy clam chowder in a sourdough bowl on the wharf in San Francisco
Double DeeAugust 31, 2014
Try the fish&chips. The fries is perfectly seasoned with sea salt. Tastes better with ketchup.
Odile RoujolJanuary 9, 2016
-View . Great crabs,clam showder and oysters
Thomas AscencionApril 17, 2019
Crab day! We going to crab it out.
Krazy For PetsApril 9, 2014
Dungeness crab skillet pairs with Pinot Gris...what a meal!
Michelle HurtNovember 24, 2013
The skillet combo was amazing. The food is delivered so fast and everything is delicious.
smallprintSeptember 7, 2014
Crab chowder and a view of Alcatraz.....and a glass of Nappa Valley vino of course
Serkan GünalDecember 26, 2015
Fish n chips, fishwiches, and calamari great and affortable price;-)
Suzanne GuzzettaSeptember 27, 2012
Great 1950's vintage vibe and awesome food. Do yourself a favor and check it out!
Donielle Charles-JonesJune 16, 2013
The chicken fettuccine with added crab is delicious
Mickey MJune 26, 2013
a great place to enjoy local seafoods, local friends n local scenery out there in the ocean :D
Kim LoyAugust 13, 2014
Traditional Fisherman's Wharf restaurant - its been there forever and never disappoints!
J JohnDecember 24, 2017
Bread isn’t always warm, prices are insane but you’re paying for the view. Great service.
Molly HouseDecember 6, 2011
Don'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
Axel VedaniFebruary 23, 2013
The monterosa wild strawberry cheesecake is great!
Tyler BurgettDecember 27, 2012
The crab Alfredo has a nice sauce, it isn't too heavy, and there is crab meat all throughout the pasta.
Tito Nisperos IIIAugust 7, 2014
Fresh seafood! Handmade pasta is great too.
Alex LApril 27, 2014
Took 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.
Donna MartinMarch 31, 2016
Try the crab enchiladas
Jorge LawApril 20
Food is average but the view is awesome. I recommend the clam chowder.

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