So the reviews didn't look great but I decided to give it a try. I like that they have visuals for you in front. It definitely helps! I wanted a Dungeness crab and they had it at the current Mkt price $36.96 so I decided to try it since it was cheaper then the other restaurants I was looking at. I could tell by the visual how they cooked it so figured why not. I was very pleased with my crab!! It comes with 2 Boudin rolls which I took home with me. It was cracked for me so I didn't need to crack much. The flavor I thought was really good! Comes with butter & cocktail sauce which I didn't need either. Sat outside people watching and listening to street entertainment. Great way to enjoy a meal on the wharf. SYOY! read more

Chowder Hut - Dungeness crab- Mkt price- $36.99 today - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Almost immediate after eating the food my friend and I both started experiencing extreme stomach pain from cramps to nausea. I have truly never felt so sick so quickly after a meal before. I am extremely disappointed to say the least and will not be returning. read more

Man this place is bad. Super expensive with frozen chewy crab. Its in a tourist trap spot but there are actually good options around.

The worst service I received in my life the lady was supposed to be taking care of my table was so rude all the time the food wasn't bad but with a service like that I'll never come back here, when she came to drop the waters in a really rude way she even spilled water over the table and she never apologized or clean the table seems like a nice spot but the servers are not nice at all or at least no with my family and myself. read more

Chowder Hut - That's the water she spilled - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Server was attentive and food preparation was very fast. Location was convenient. Food quality was less than expected at this price point, though. read more

i walked to fishermen's wharf from the Holiday inn on Van ness. I always hit this place because of the grilled shrimp and the corn chowder. Washed it down with a nice City IPA from Walnut creek. Spoiler alert, is think they are owned by Boudins, because my credit card was charged by them. Not that there's anything wrong with that. read more

Chowder Hut - Grilled shrimp - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm at Fisherman's Warf just for lunch on a layover. This is located right in the middle of Tourist Victims here. We had a half pound of their "famous" you peel em shrimp - excellent you can taste the ocean. The clam chowder was fine. The calamari was just Ok. And 1 medium Dr Pepper. All that for $40.00. No complaints I was a willing victim. read more

Chowder Hut - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Sat at the bar and the bartender took our order down right away. We got tequila sunrise and clam chowder. The drinks were good and looked pretty. The chowder was good too but not the best I've had. A cool spot to stop by while exploring SF! read more

Chowder Hut - Tequila sunrise - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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First of all it's the pier you can't go wrong with most of these places. This place has been here for a long time...for as long as I can remember. Little quaint place nestled on the heart of the majority of the restaurants across this infamous strip. We went on a Sunday. We were a party of ten and had reservations to do the Alcatraz tour at 1. We arrived along the pier at 11:30. We followed the link provided by the cruise company to search for nearby parking. The first garage we tried was closed. Then we went to another parking lot almost directly in front of Pier 33 where we needed to be. So many open spots we were so excited and then we saw a bran new Chevy Suburban with it's back window busted out and it's owner just getting to the scene of the crime. That was enough to convince us we needed to find elsewhere to park, neither myself or sister wanted to come back to our cars broken into. So on the hunt we went. We past a few lots and it seemed someone was on a rampage and more cars broken into. We defintely did not want to park in the garage because we felt that was even worse. Then we came upon Boudin and the parking lot behind it. Seemed busy and there was an attendant on duty. So we parked and were told Boudin's and Chowder Hut validated 1 hour. So that is what solidified where we would come back to eat after our tour. Off we went. After about 3.5 hours and 9,000 steps we were all ready for some substantial grub! This place provides outside dining and there were a lot of shade so it was perfect. We ordered the following: 1. Chowder in a Boudin's sourdough bread bowl. This was creamy. My son and I absolutely love the soup soaked parts of that sourdough goodness. Although the flavor was there I felt there could have been more clams and stuff. It seemed as if there was so much potatoes in it. I probably should have opted for the crab chowder to ensure I got my fill of seafood. I don't even think there was clams in my portion unless they minced them :-(. $11 2. 2 Wharf Burgers. 1 for my husband and the other for my son. They were pretty large in size and filled with lettuce and tomatoe on top of a bed of fries for $12 was decent. 3. Garlic Fries: my eldest son is doing a vegetarian thing on most days. So all he wanted was garlic fries and the lid to my chowder bread bowl. 4. Calamari: I didn't realize the calamari came on a bed of fries or else I wouldn't have ordered an extra side. The calamari was crispy and well battered. Totally hit the spot. All in all I paid $68, which was udner what I had expected. Someone walks around sweeping and cleaning up so it's maintained. There is also a restroom in the back and this place does validate. You just give them your ticket and they stamp it. Here is what kind of irritated me. When we asked the parking attendant if we could get our parking validated he said yes, because it's posted that it's $12/hr. We had parked there a little over 4 hours. When we went to pay before walking back to our cars the machine was registered $60 so we called the same attendant over whom stated after 4 hours it didn't matter whether you got your pass validated or not. So BEWARE of that. Not Chowder Hut's fault BUT with our party of 10 we may not have opted to eat there had we known it wasn't going to matter. read more

Chowder Hut - 2 Wharf burgers, seasoned fries, garlic fries, calamari and of course chowder! $68 - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Customers service was great, chicken tenders were crispy, fried shrimp was mid but crispy. I would say the fries were soggy, and no seasoning. I had a crab sandwich terrible asf! The sandwich bread ain't it, maybe switch it up to a roll instead of a sandwich bread. Lack of season!!! read more

Fun spot down in the Fishermans Wharft area. We stopped for lunch on a sunny Sunday. Very busy with lots of tourists, but there was plenty of seating available. It was seat yourself. Tables at the bar, in the shade, with umbrellas, full sun, and at fire pits. The food was hot and tasty. The drinks were reasonably priced and delicious! Would be a good spot to go and have a few cocktails and hang out outside! -overheard that they validate parking in the lot nearby for up to an hour -no bathroom at the restaurant, you need to use the one around the corner read more

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You can't leave San Francisco without having a bowl of clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl. Pretty much every restaurant offers them, but this place happened to have seating, which sealed the deal for me. The chowder was fantastic! Ditto for the sourdough bread. My order was prepared very quickly and the portion was commiserate with the price. This restaurant offers other things as well. Fried calamari, fried shrimp, crab salad... It's a cute little stand right at Fisherman's Wharf. Well worth a visit. read more

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On Saturday the 10th my boyfriend and I decided to stop by for dinner. We sat by the fire pit which was very romantic and warm, not to mention our server was very sweet and attentive! I'll review our meals below! Spicy Fried Fish Sandwich with North Classic Garlic Fries~ First can we talk about the fries, loaded with garlic, olive oil and Parmesan, they are definitely the best I've ever tasted! The sandwich was good, but was missing that oomph factor. The California Burger with North Classic Garlic Fries~ My boyfriend said it was an average burger and the fries were good, but nothing really stood out to him. Ice Teas~ Our teas were amazing, refreshing and they offer free refills! We would return to try their chowder boudin bread bowls they are known for, support small businesses, especially now when they need our business the most! You can find them at the Fisherman's Wharf! read more

Franko was amazing! He took care of us! My first time having clam chowder so he brought me a sample! I ended up getting fish and chips and my bestie got clam chowder bowl (bread was so freaking good) and we split the calamari! Definitely delicious! Bar service was excellent too! We got mai tais and raspberry lemonade! read more

Chowder Hut - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Nice place to grab a drink! We were walking around the city and were in the mood for some drinks. We checked this place out and sat at the bar. Service was really fast and everyone was really nice. We only ordered drinks but the menu had some great options. read more

Chowder Hut - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ate lunch here even though it has lower stars. I usually only do 4 and higher. After we ordered the lady at the counter tried giving us the wrong shrimp. I told her that wasn't what we ordered. She was a bit argumentative with me. I insisted she get us what we ordered. My friend and I shared an order of tacos and 1/2 pound of shrimp. The way the shrimp were cooked had amazing spice. read more

Chowder Hut - Fish tacos - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We ordered the clam chowder in a bread bowl. The soup was meh and they didn't even warm up the bread- it felt like it came fresh out of the refrigerator. read more

This place is alright, a bit on the pricier side but what do you expect in this area. Crab chowder - was okay. Probably wouldn't order it again, slightly bland and a bit on the sweeter side, most likely cause of the crab. Clam chowder - good, liked it a lot more than the crab chowder. Just didn't have much clam pieces in it and if there was, it was very tiny. Garlic fries - good. I enjoyed it, I took some of the plain fries and tossed it in this batch. California burger - good. Spicy fish sandwich - meh. My bf liked it, but I didn't care to much for it. The fresh jalapeño pieces really gives it a kick. Overrall this place is just average. Nothing stood out to me. read more

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I need to eat gf so I could only eat the grilled fish tacos but they were super good. The slaw was crispy and cold, the dressing was tasty and the tortilla shells were perfectly prepared. It was a weekday at 11:30 so not busy at all. Nice clean tables and they were super friendly. read more

Me and my wife were searching Fishermans Wharf for a place to eat and ended up trying the chowder hut. We both ordered the clam chowder bowls and it did not disappoint except that we wish there was more in the bowl! Our server Jose was on point with his service and handled all our needs asap! Ambiance was good minus the public restroom thats connected to the back of the restaurant and that a seemingly homeless man came into the restaurant and began grunting/heckling us for a little bit while our baby was in her stroller but the security staff was on it shortly after to escort him off the premises. read more

Chowder Hut - Garlic Crab Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I have some mixed feelings about this place. Honestly their food was great. The group I went with ordered a little bit of everything and it was all pretty solid. Their seating wasn't the best (it got a bit crowded for me while I was eating) however this is on one of the more popular pier spots. The only reason I can't give them 5 stars is that I do feel like their food was very overpriced. I ordered some shrimp and chimps and fish and chips with a drink and it came out to about 45$. So just be prepared to pay a hefty price mostly because it's on a popular spot. read more

The clam chowder was disappointing. Basically potato soup, maybe a tiny clam or 2. Our expectations were high being that we were in Fisherman's Wharf read more

Chowder Hut - Clam Chowder - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

We were walking around 3pm and stopped by to ask when they'd close because we intended to come back when we'd be hungry. The man at the window said 7pm and was super nice explaining seating options. We came back at 6:25pm, he was shutting down the windows and saying they're closing. He even proceeds to state himself he remembers us a few hours ago. We mention that he said they close at 7pm and he just smiled. There wasn't a language barrier at all... read more

Came to San Fran for the views, the beach, the chowder and to get out of the Sacramento valley and the walls of my house. I've never been so excited to take a a little road trip in search of some good clam chowder! I will say it was weird to see Pier 39 and that surrounding area with so few people but it was really nice! There weren't too many restaurants open of course but the Chowder Hut order window was open and waiting for us! So we ordered two clam chowder bowls and a side of calamari. Also ordered a couple of beers because you gotta have something to drink. We were greeted warmly and the food was ready pretty quickly, fresh and hot! We walked across the street toward the water and found some benches to sit and eat our grub. The chowder was pretty good plus they actually gave us the sourdough bread bowls separate so the bread wouldn't get soggy. The calamari was a generous serving that came with fries. They also provided ketchup and tartar sauce. I enjoyed this meal immensely! Even though food was not a five star, I'm giving them 4 stars just because it was good food, great service and a well needed experience out in the sea air. read more

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Chowder Hut - The chow - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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5 stars! Omg beautiful visit here on a Sunday afternoon into evening. Clean, warm, spacious and wonderful service from Jose Luis. Our fish and chips and fried calamari was amazing. We will definitely be back! We loved the New City IPA from Cali Craft also!! Delicious!!!! You must visit when here!!! Cannot wait to return. Loved our experience of San Francisco read more

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My partner and I arrived at around noon on a Friday to eat some food here, so upon our arrival the service we had gotten was fast and friendly. We shared a single entree together since we weren't really too hungry. We finished our meal in about 15 minutes and then started our horribly long wait to leave. Our waiter seemed to forget about our table as I noticed he would help other tables and serve them/cash their tab in before we could get taken care of-some tables who arrived after us. After waiting around 30 mins after we finished our meal, our waiter finally puts our check down and ignores the fact I had my card in my hand for him. At this point, we were sat for about an hour. We wait another 15 minutes for him to pick up our check and card. He comes around and mumbles something under his breath as he SLAMS his hand on our table to grab our check. We were the closest table sat next to the register and I was expecting him to slide our card and turn back around so we can leave; instead our waiter brings my card to the bar with him. My party and I were getting impatient as we had other things to do that day so I took the initiative to stand up and ask another waiter where my card and receipt is since we had to go. This waiter, whom was bald and had glasses cuts me off to say that his "buddy will help me". He continues to tell me to "sit down and relax" and that "the service will be a lot more slower than I will be used to since it's so busy". At this point I feel furious and embarrassed. I look over to see our original waiter making 4 drinks behind the bar instead of returning my card and tab to me. My card was left out on the counter, susceptible to anyone taking it!!! The service was unfriendly and my party was simply forgotten about. It would have been nice for our waiter to just ask for help and cash us out instead of picking up more tasks and having all of our time wasted. read more

This little restaurant/hut is located right behind the Fisherman's Warf sign. There's two sides to this place. One is more of a order at the window and find a seat. And the other side has a full bar, fire pits, and tv's. So if you're looking a quick bite or have a few drinks with some friends then this is the place to go. I go recommend checking out the bar side because they have a happy hour from 3pm-5pm of food and drinks. I actually stopped by there three times in a span of five hours. The clam chowder bowl inside the sour dough bread was amazing! We ordered multiple bowls. The service is fast and friendly with many seating options. I highly recommend this place especially when you're waiting for your tours to start. read more

Chowder Hut - Beer and margarita - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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At lunch time the sweet smells wafting from this place convinced us to give it a try. Glad we did. The staff were super friendly and they had one of the few public restrooms available nearby (though truthfully they could use some serious cleaning). We had the Wharf Burger, Spicy Fish Sandwich, and clam chowder in a bread bowl. The spicy fish sandwich was awesome! Really enjoyed lunch here. read more

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Horrible, I ordered the spicy fish sandwich trust me was not at all spicy,my girl ordered fish and chips absolutely no taste none her son ordered a smash burger generic. All in that for $75 put a waste what a rip on so disappointed I wanted my money back please avoid this place at all cost service wasn't even on that pretty rude when you went to order. Did not even finish the food threw it away. Wound up getting burgers in In-N-Out much better, this place has nothing on Pismo, Monterey or morro bay. Much more I can write about but why not worth it avoid at all cost. Huge disappointment if I come to fisherman's warf I'd rather go to McDonald's then to come here again read more

Stopped here for lunch, it was cool they had a glass box to show you all the meals so you could visually see it which was neat and easy to help you decide. We got the clam chowder soup and peel and eat shrimp. I would say you get what you expect from a tourist location. The clam chowder was more potato focus than clam and the shrimp was tasty, just a big process in trying to get the shell off and eat it. You hands will get messy! So be sure to wash them afterwards. Overall super fast service and not a long line. read more

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This place is lacking in a major way. For this place to be in the heart of a tourist area one would assume you would get top not quality. But then again this tourist hot spot can be a price gouger. I ordered the crab chowder. It was flavorful! But lacked crab. Typically I'll go get a cup of fresh crab from across the way and add it into my chowder bowls for this very reason. I love the bread bowls the chowder comes in. The hibiscus drink I had was good too but lacked liquor. It taste like juice. Outdoor seating and social distancing in place as well as a take out ordering window. read more

Lousy service and rude ass servers! Terrible treatment of customers didn't even bother opening the fire pit. Told everyone there was a 30-45 minute wait for food. There were seats available but turned alot of people away I guess they were understaffed but didn't warrant being rude to customers. No one showed up for the longest time and no one wanted to give us our check. Worst place to go. The soup was like half of the bread bowl. Not worth it! I hate this place wouldn't go again and won't recommend to anyone. read more

Came to the city for a weekend away from our typical warm weather, and ate here every day we were here. Quick and friendly service, kick ass chowder, close to our hotel, couldn't be beat. Awesome outside dinning area complete with fire pits and a full bar with televisions, their menu is well rounded for a family outing or a quick lunch before you move on to the rest of your day. Awesome job guys, see you soon- we're stopping for one more chowder bowl before we head out. read more

Chowder Hut - Clam & Crab chowder - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Tourist trap prices and ripoff portions. My Crab sandwich was 80% stale Sourdough Bread, which the actual amount of Crab used was no more than Mayonnaise spread on a sandwich and her Fish Tacos had tiny nuggets of cheap Whitefish. Want seafood? Go elsewhere. Alioto's and Fisherman's Grotto will gang rape you too. The public restrooms are filthy. read more

I just want to start off by saying if I could give 0 stars I would . The only thing good I ordered here between my wife and I was the fish sliders that thank God we're discounted because it was happy hour. I had got the clam chowder bread bowl along with the crab chowder ground beef tacos. Let's just say I tasted the see when I tasted my clam chowder and when my wife tasted her crab chowder, it was disgusting and had corn in it ! Who put corn in chowder? Also we sat at the bar and I had to ask 6 times just for water and mind you it wasn't busy at all. Overall horrible food for the price. read more

Hear me when I say thee best fish& chips on the wharf! Always excellente service, our server was super attentive! We really love the lovely fire pit around tables, so you can stay cozy and warm as the marine layer moves in quickly. Also, the fish sandwich Five Stars has fantastic flavor and flaky texture. We very much enjoy our visits every time we visit the city by the bay read more

First and foremost our bartender was EVERYTHING! She was funny, helpful and made me a coffee with Hennessy that was the best I've ever had. Food was good as well .. I mean for a quick snack and go Watch football it was perfect. Loved it! read more

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Came here during fleet week w a few friends. The line is speedy and they call your order on the intercom when it's ready. Service isn't the friendliest. But I assume they get all kinds of tourists in this area so the wait staff could be snappy. The fried fish sandwich was fine but oily and kinda greasy. The bread was better than I expected, and the fresh jalapeño inside added nice freshness to the greasy fish. Lastly the sandwich or fish itself wasn't spicy, it's just the jalapeño. Good to know if you're worried about spice level. read more

Chowder Hut - Spicy Fried Fish Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This place was great to stop for a quick bite. I got The Original San Francisco Shrimp Salad and it was great! The Green Goddess Dressing was yummy!!! Perfect for the moment and love music right next to us and friendly service read more

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