Going in, I was a little worried. The place was not busy for a Saturday night and the Yelp rating was a "meh" at 3.6. But I gotta tell ya, I was really happy with everything here. First, we were greeted by a gentleman when we entered who told us all about the history and the different meal options. He recommended the clam chowder, which I will get to later. You order at the bar, get a number, and go take a seat at a table. The interior is overwhelming red but in a good way. Gives the place a festive and welcoming ambiance. It works. The service is fast. I'm so glad the owner/manager who greeted us recommend the chowder. That bread bowl was one of the best clam chowders I've ever eaten. I put it up there with Boston's best. Fresh and flavorful, and the sourness in the bread bowl it's served in just compliments it somehow. Don't let the overall ratings here dissuade you from coming. It is a welcome contrast to the rest of Fisherman's Wharf, where everyone is high and seemingly without purpose...third world you all. The decline of California is tangible out here. But this place reminds me of the old California where the employees care and are hopeful, hard working, and helpful. I really enjoyed my meal here. read more

Capurro's - Clam Chowder Bread Bowl - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Hands down the best restaurant on the Wharf. I've been coming here for years, and the seafood is always unbelievably fresh, often straight off the boat. It's truly family-friendly, and when the owner is in, he makes a point to stop by, check that everything is perfect, and chat with guests. That personal touch makes all the difference. The décor reflects authentic Sicilian roots with deep ties to San Francisco's history, adding to the charm. Incredible food, warm service, a must-stop when visiting historic Fisherman's Wharf. read more

This family owned crab restaurant was so good and not at all a tourist gimmick. Got to chat with the owner (Paul Capurro) while his family was decorating their Christmas tree. The owner was saying the crab is caught in the ocean and brought to the dock behind the restaurant so they have the freshest crab possible! Dishes (ranked by best): 1) Crab Risotto 2) Crab Arancini 3) Whole Oven Roasted Garlic Butter Crab 4) Seafood Cioppino Logistics: -limited street parking -accepts cc -order and pay at the front then find own seat -A bit chilly in the restaurant to bring a jacket! read more

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We had the whole roasted Dungeness crab dinner (found on Groupon). Everything was fresh and delicious. The service was attentive. The old Italian seafood restaurant atmosphere , complete with Italian oldies music , was all part of a great evening. read more

Capurro's - While roasted crab - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

We came here for dinner because I had a Groupon for dinner. Now, for $85 dollars we got. 2 whole dungeness crabs,a large Caesar salad,large angel hair pasta with garlic olive oil,and a large loaf of Boudin sourdough bread. I know right!! All that delicious food for a great price. Everything was absolutely delicious. And came out nice and hot. We also got to meet the owner who was very nice and told us the crab we had was caught that morning. The only thing was that our server was kinda non existent. Probably because you have to order your food first then find a table to wait for your food. It would be nice to order from the table instead. But thats ok. We really enjoyed our evening out. I will be back again. read more

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Was surprised it wasn't busier on a Friday evening, not complaining! Had the chicken Parmesan panini and it was really good. Reasonable off street parking close by. Ghirardelli Square is a short walk away for a post-meal dessert read more

Capurro's - Chicken Parmesan panini - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stopped here for lunch today! It's counter service, that actually kinda through me off for a min , doesn't seem to match the set up they way but whatever. We had the fish and chips and shrimp and chips ! Food cake out super hot so we needed to wait a couple minutes! Both dishes were served fries also piping hot! Hose made tarter sauce full of fresh dill Delicious and definitely worth going back! read more

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Nothing like subpar food again in Fisherman's Wharf. 2.5 stars I feel like this is a tourist trap. Minute maid lemonade at bar prices, heavy mayonnaise not flavorful crab sandwich, luke warm clam chowder. Genuinely sad and overpriced oysters Rockefeller and heavily battered fish. If you're starving and need a place like we were then that's why you're here. I don't expect this business to last with food and prices like this. read more

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Sometimes I have to remind myself how incredibly dodgy it can be to eat at Fisherman's Wharf. Some places like Franciscan Crab and The Codmother Fish & Chips break out from the pack and actually provide satisfying experiences. I had a good clam chowder at the bar at Blue Mermaid, so I figured maybe after all these years of avoidance that a visit to Capurro's could be worthwhile. Was I being naive? The answer was an emphatic YES. First, I had to wait an inordinate amount of time to be seated at a table hidden from the rest of the dining room. Not sure why. Looking at the menu, I was struck that they offer a $13.99 Small Louie Salad with romaine and iceberg lettuce, sliced avocado, spring onion, grape tomatoes, and a hard-boiled egg, ladled in their Louie dressing (Photo 5). The ingredients varied in freshness with the avocado looking pretty dark and the spring onion barely there. The dressing was mixed with the chopped lettuce and nothing else. I had never heard of a Louie without shrimp or crab automatically included. I could've had shrimp for an additional $10.99, so a true Shrimp Louie costs $25 for the small. The addition of crab is offered at "market price". Who knows how much you'd be spending on the crab? The $8.99 cup of Clam Chowder was described not as New England-style but as 'White' (Photo 6). That might have something to do with the dearth of clams or any recognizable seafood flavor for that matter. I wasn't offered any bread, but at least I got the bag of oyster crackers. The chowder certainly needed something to give it texture. FOOD - 2 stars...Louie without shrimp, chowder without much flavor AMBIANCE - 2.5 stars...not sure why I was hidden away in their cavernous space but I could guess SERVICE - 2 stars...where did he go? TOTAL - 2 stars...a genuine tourist trap...back to Blue Mermaid for me RELATED - Exploring Fisherman's Wharf? Here's my collection of places l've visited and reviewed: https:// bit.ly/2HyFdzC read more

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Groupon correctly states reservations required, but only for the Crab dinner. Otherwise just show up. read more

No wonder why they've been around since 1946.... The food and service were excellent. We ordered the crab arancini, clam chowder, and clam and garlic flatbread. This was enough for 2 people to share, the portions were just right. The decor is pretty cool nautical themed, but still also gives off old italian restaurant vibes with jazz and frank sinatra playing in the background read more

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The clam chowder here was excellent, nice and creamy with a side of crackers to throw on top. Service was fast and it was pretty empty inside during lunch hours (we went on a Monday). read more

Great place to go to when coming to fisherman's wharf and ghiradelli square. Very family friendly as they greet you at the door. You come in and order at the bar on your right and then find a place to sit. The food itself is fantastic! We ordered the garlic and cheese sourdough bread (for the kids), a meatball sandwich and the two crispy taco's. The bread was soft and fluffy and very flavorful (sourdough). Fish was fresh and the meatball sandwich was very filling! Oh, speaking of family friendly, they also have clean changing tables for diapers in the bathrooms. Overall and excellent place to go between fisherman's wharf and ghiradelli square! read more

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Loved my visit here for their veggie flatbread. It was an absolute treat, soft fluffy bread with crispy exterior and bottom. All the toppings tasted extremely fresh, too. It exceeded my expectations because I was used to smaller portions and thinner breading. Another surprise was their crab arancine (fried risotto crab ball), which had a zesty lemon flavor that was hidden in the sauce on the plate. It made each bite that much more enjoyable. Thank you to the staff here for such a delicious lunch! Service was fast, friendly, and welcoming. read more

Capurro's - Absolutely divine veggie flatbread -- all ingredients were super fresh - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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You order your meal at the bar and they bring it to the table. Fish and chips were good and we had sides of veggie and salad that also tasted good. read more

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Great dinner. Check out my recent visit there on: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7ibZouNO-c/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Follow for more sports in the 895 and. Beyond!! read more

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First time eating here and all I can say it WOW. The restaurant is so cute, the food is all freshly made in house and the owner is one of the nicest people I've ever met and the service is fast. I'm definitely going back and if I could would rate it a 12/10 I would. read more

Fav spot on the Warf. Always amazing. Get the crab, the bread and butter and always enjoy a cocktail. It is at the very end so don't get confused with the other one that begins with a C before the beach. read more

We found this restaurant by accident. It was fantastic! Fresh clam chowder and crab! Highly recommend!

Everything went well from the food the service the atmosphere. The weather in San Francisco was amazing.. read more

Capurro's - Love this establishment Luis the owner is fabulous. His bartender. Jesus is also wonderful, this is a place to be on a Saturday afternoon - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

I went to Capurro's with my family and had a fantastic dinner. The service was fast and all the employees were kind and respectful. The vibes were off the roof, a classic San Francisco place, it looks so pretty with all the crafty decorations! The food, I can't describe it in just ONE word! The pasta was deliciously fantabolishus! ( is that even a word, I think I need to make one up to describe this perfectly) my mom had the Gnocchi, my mom's boyfriend said quote on quote, " the gnocchi was incredible! And the service was very fast :) " I'd say this is a perfect place for any family to eat, or the have the night of your life with the love of your life. Sincerely Katherine Kavanagh, age 11 read more

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On December 28, 2025, my family of 10 went to Capurro's Restaurant in San Francisco for the 1st time for dinner. We had such a great time engaging with the very personable owner who was very accommodating to our needs when we had to change our reservation from 6:00 to 5:00pm. Upon arrival, we ordered at the front counter, sat down, and within about 10 minutes received our food from the very friendly staff. The food was delicious, reasonably priced, and the portions amazing. We felt welcomed and appreciated. If you're in the mood for a good Italian meal, I would highly recommend this Italian restaurant in SF. read more

The cioppino was the best I had the seafood was fresh and generous portions. The clam chowder bread bowl was a winner. The spaghetti and meatballs were one of the best kid meals our kids had and reasonably priced at $10 in a tourist spot. The decor is great and full of memorabilia . Really is a shame not enough clientele patronizing this establishment ans outting this at risk. Definitely recommend people try it out. read more

I was surprised to see their price tag, yup people, this restaurant is located in the touristy area, but their prices are definitely better than most local food joints in San Francisco! We ordered the meatballs panini, chicken parmesan panini and a bowl of clam chowder. They all came in generous portions and were delicious and warm, perfect for the weather! The service was friendly and the restaurant was spacious, great for kids because they have kids menu and great for large groups too! Ordering is simple, you go up to the counter/bar and place your order! Waitress checked on us too. I was sad to see empty tables though, they should have gotten more traffic considering the premium real estate. I hope they will thrive! I'm local, but was playing tourist. If you're in the area looking for a good meal with reasonable prices, come and dine here! Their menu is quite large and have options for everyone. read more

They had a $1.50 oyster special - could not pass it up. Historic SF restaurant, my bartender Jesus was great. Strong recommendation for both locals and tourists read more

Best seafood on wharf! Always wild and fresh. Family business from boat to table. Limited but affordable and well chosen wine selection. Owner with many decades experience makes pasta dishes fresh daily. read more

Stopped in for the Louie salad, added jumbo shrimp. It was very good and the louie dressing top notch. My son got the chocolate gelato, I had a bite and it was SO good. Friendly staff and plenty of indoor and outside seating. Close to Hyde Pier. read more

Food was ok. But service was terrible. They had us order our drinks and food at the bar and pay. They then told to select a table. They brought the food when ready but that was it as far as service. If you wanted your water or drink refilled you had to go back to the bar. If you wanted extra napkins you had to go back to the bar. Even though the food was decent, we won't go back. read more

Came in at 8:00 PM to try and order takeout. There was no one around to direct me. Naturally, I went to the bartender, who was busy chatting up other tourists. He eventually told me I could order through him. When I start ordering, he then says no, there's a line of people before me. There's no visible line so I was confused. He pointed to the iPad on the left of the counter. I waited for the iPad to finally free up before I could place my order. Besides said bartender, the folks that brought my food out were nice about the situation. Food was okay. Ordered some fish and a salad. I probably wouldn't come back again. read more

Love this place! We love their crab everything!! Dungeness crab sandwich, Roasted Dungeness Crab, Crab Cakes.. YUM!! Their Shrimp Popcorn & Ciopinno is amazing! Their Tiramisu is a Must-Try! This vibrantly painted place with peppy music is always a wonderful for a fun casual meal in the city! read more

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Debating on Capurro and Cippino which is on the same block, we decided to go Capurro. First off you are ordering at the bar area then finding your own seat. Not sure if this is how it works or when business is slower. This approach made it feel like a self service place. The food was average. Looks great but not all the dishes tasted great. - kids fish and chips - quite oily - chicken alfredo - noodles were fine but the chicken was salty - steam mussels - ok - Louie salad - the best of all the dishes. Shrimp was seasoned great! Host/manager and service were good and the decor fitting for the holidays. read more

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Ordered the Fish and Chips, very disappointing, looked and tasted like frozen fish sticks. Certainly not what I expected on fisherman's wharf. Also, really self serve, you order and pay at the bar and no one comes to check on you. read more

Best clam chowder on the west coast. And Mr. Paul Capurro welcomed us himself and was gracious and told the story of his family and the history of the restaurant... we even took pictures together ... felt good to be treated this way :-) read more

Crab and ravioli were delicious, my husband had sand dabs and his dish was tasty too! Great service, very attentive. Great Old school Italian decor. Great table and able to talk to each other. read more

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A nice place to get a meal while walking along the Jefferson St near the Wharf. We came in for a quick bite to eat and just ordered fish tacos and a bowl of clam chowder. Tacos were delicious and filling. The clam chowder was also good. Nice outdoor patio to enjoy your meal and just relax. Large seating indoors as well as a bar coy area to have a drink and order for to go. read more

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Some of the best fish & chips I've ever had! Fish and chips is one of those deceptively simple dishes that so many places get wrong. This place got it right. Lightly battered, delicious fish, great sauce. We also got the clam chowder and sourdough bread, both outstanding. I also really enjoyed the low-key atmosphere and relaxed service. You order from the bar and sit at any of the red-checkered tablecloths. A thoroughly enjoyable meal read more

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We stayed at the Argonaut Hotel across the street and our first meal in San Francisco was Capurro's. Our trip was off to a great start. We got there as the restaurant was opening for lunch and found it odd that we had to order at the bar even though there was a waiter and waitress there. But, when in Rome.... We started off with the cheesy garlic bread which was fantastic. My wife and I had the beer batter shrimp and chips which was a great meal. Very big and tasty shrimp with the perfect batter. One son had the fettucine Alfredo with chicken and my other son had the pasta with butter. Both kids loved the pastas. The owner came over a couple of times to say hello and tell stories about the restaurant. He was very warm and engaging. The decor is very old school SF. Highly recommend coming to Capurro's when in SF and by Fisherman's Wharf. read more

Eli at the bar is great! What? He's been there for 20+. No doubt he cares about the restaurant and customers. So happy to have had the experience of good food and customer service. Thank you! BTW Oysters were amazing today. read more

Super good. Bread bowl of clam chowder was awesome and the chicken parmesan was worth the money for the size of it. Great environment and the staff was very attentive. read more

Capurro's - Chicken Parmesan Panini - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I didn't think I would have Italian food while I was here, but this place was across from the hotel. I have to say it wasn't bad. Definitely needed to add salt and pepper, but overall it hit the spot. Very filling and the meal was about $30 with this and the ice tea. read more

Capurro's - Fettuccine Chicken Alfredo - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California