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Fair price point, I would even say affordable for pier 39 and tourist attraction. Service was great and quick and welcoming. The food was very flavorful and delicious. Red clam and white clam and popcorn shrimp and crab cakes for 3 adult males now that's a steal For a few less than 60 The ambiance is nice and modern and historical and classic. read more

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Chowders at Pier 39 has been my favorite since the day I started working in aviation. Everyone has clam chowder in a sour dough bowl, however the prices tend to fluctuate in price- often leaning toward the more expensive side. Chowders is delicious and isn't breaking the bank. The location is easy to get to, located at the front of Pier 39. In our 20s it was affordable when we were out of money at the end of the weekend. As a mother, it was affordable with children. I had clam chowder at many other locations in the city. Chowders is just as yummy as some of the more "talked about" restaurants and the price is just as great!! Craving it now. read more

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We ordered the chowder and the French fries. The chowder was okay, but the French fries were crispy and delicious. The service was friendly, the outdoor seating area was comfortable, and I really liked the view. Overall, we had a nice experience and would come back again, especially for the fries! read more

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Lynn D.

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You have to have seafood in Pier 39 but be careful which restaurant you choose. Clam chowder was okay here but the shrimp Louis was very odd. It was served in a tortilla shell and was full of celery pieces which outnumbered the amount of lettuce. Tomatoes and mushrooms were the only other ingredients. The shrimp was good but a Louis needs boiled egg slices and preferably has avocado slices also. I did not understand the tortilla shell and all the celery. The dressing was good. read more

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I stopped by while at the pier walking around. I ordered at 1:37pm. I got the seafood platter with fish, shrimps calamari, and fries. The food was ready at 1:42pm, which was quick. It was crispy and tasty but could've used more seasoning. Staff was friendly. I ordered at the counter and then picked up my food from the counter when it was ready. read more

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Justin P.

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Crab meat sandwhich 2/10 No flavor,bland very disappointed for making this my 1st time. Bbq chicken sandwhich 6 /10 A little dry on the chicken Garlic fries 7/10 convenience store Presentation 8/10 Very disappointed the fact that it was our 1st time trying this and we are from Los Angeles so you know we came with an appetite. But failed us miserable especially after paying nearly $70 read more

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Lisset M.

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Food, customer service, ambiance was all 10 stars! We arrived prior to rush hour on a sunny Thursday in March. The music was softly playing in background while we enjoyed our conversation and still were able to take in the scenery. Vibes were on point bread and chowder was fresh! Deff returning when in Pier 39. read more

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Shiny C.

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Honestly kind of regretted eating here when there were so many other options on the pier. We came here because we wanted to try the chowder and also get parking validation, but they don't do that here since it's not a full-service restaurant, so keep that in mind. The chowder was okay and there wasn't very much clam meat. The bread was good though! But definitely not worth the price, you can probably find better chowder elsewhere on the pier. read more

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Came to Chowders for lunch after an awkward encounter with the hostess of the restaurant I was initially planning to go to that made me feel too embarrassed to get lunch. The ambiance has a laid-back, 50s diner-esque vibe, and the servers were relatively friendly. I decided to get the clam chowder bowl. The service was unusually quick, as they served me my food before I even got the chance to sit down. I'm certain that the soup was likely prepared in advance, but it was still warm and the differences it had from other clam chowder places (such as the skin of the potato being visible) I went to made it clear that this was a soup made from scratch. The soup itself was good, and tasted amazing with the sourdough bread. Unfortunately, I made the mistake of sitting underneath a section of the diner that had a small ledge, which was wide enough for a pigeon to sit on it and poop on me while I was trying to eat. Luckily it didn't get into the food, but it made for an uncomfortable experience and resulted in me having to end my trip to San Francisco early. Despite it all, it was an alright experience. Had it not been for the pigeon, I probably would've rated this place five stars. If you want to go here, make sure to look above you to make sure you didn't choose one of the seats with said ledge. read more

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Food was good for the price point. Busy crowd even on a rainy Thursday. Service was fast and the fries were piping hot when delivered. read more

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Niks O.

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I'm sorry to leave a 2 Star review.. I almost went with 3, but when I thought "would I go back" the answer was "no". It's in a great location, indoor or outdoor seating is nice and the service is quick, especially with the chowder bowls. We ordered clam chowder in a bread bowl (obvi) and the crab melt. The chowder was more creamy than actually flavorful, and sadly the bread bowl was just chewy and not really tasty. I almost didn't even want it. The crab melt was good, but a small amount of crab. read more

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Lea L.

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8 months ago

Our family is Bay Area local, and whenever it's chilly outside and we feel like "playing tourist," we head to Pier 39 for some clam chowder. They offer two types: the classic white chowder and the red chowder. The white is definitely the crowd favorite--rich, creamy, and comforting. The red is more like a minestrone with clams, still tasty but a different vibe. I personally prefer the traditional white chowder. If you can grab the back seat by the window, you'll get a great view of Alcatraz while you enjoy your meal. The soup here is really good--honestly better than many of the other bread bowls on the pier. Perfect spot for a cozy little tourist moment, even for us locals! read more

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Amada H.

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We visited the pier and was craving chowder, we thought this place would be perfect. We were served the chowder bread bowls before we finished paying which was fast! However, the celery and potatoes that was in the chowder was not cooked, it was crunchy. The bread was really good though. If you're craving chowder, I'd recommend going elsewhere. read more

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La Selle H.

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We never fail to stop here every time we visit Pier 39. Shareable portions especially the clam chowder bowl. Fish and chips are tasty as well. read more

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Lisa W.

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Super touristy, but why not? Visiting my sister and decided to play tourist on Pier 39. It was a beautiful day so it was extremely busy. You order and pay first then find a seat. They have front seating, inside and side seating outside. We only ordered the clam chowder in a bread bowl. The bread is a good sourdough. The chowder itself was extremely salty. Definitely needed the bread or water to mellow it out. Not much clam pieces, lots of salt and potatoes. Order came really fast. Plenty of seating. read more

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Sho R.

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While visiting Pier 39, I stopped by for a quick lunch. There was good crowd, but still I got a seat. Crab cake was my favorite item Sea food plater was good, but expected a bit more food. Everybody were ordering the clam chowder. So I also went for a clam chowder on a bread bowl. I thought that was ok. read more

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Mikee C.

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White and red chowder were tasty. Everybody from our family (13 of us) loved it. The fried meals were good too; except for the onion rings that were TOO SALTY that it was left unfinished. Nice quick spot for a lunch or dinner. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Service was quick and process of ordering looked very efficient and quick to get diners in and out. read more

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Ela M.

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This place is disgusting! We ordered the shrimp cocktail and crab cocktail. What we got was shredded frozen crab micro pieces and very nasty bay like shrimps. Didn't bother finishing the food. We also got the bread bowl clam chowder was exceptionally the worst I have ever had! Very salty and an added seasoning that eliminates the entire flavor profile that it should not be called a clam chowder. The crab melt was also a disappointment to say the least. Please don't waste your money here! You're better off getting these at the stalls on Fisherman's Wharf read more

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Samantha L.

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this is my first time going to chowders and i ordered the chowder bread bowl and the chicken ranch sandwich. the chowder bowl was pretty good but the chicken sandwich was a small portion, not really worth the price. the service was quick and efficient. read more

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courtney c.

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Good menu selection and beers to chose from. My lunch post Alcatraz tour. Staff were friendly and helpful when ordering. Food was freshly cooked and perfectly seasoned. Beer was a perfect pairing. read more

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Abigail A.

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chowder was mid, and the fish and chips was not flavorful, absolutely no seasoning i was just chewing on nothing. i asked for a refund and i never ask... read more

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marjorie c.

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Food is too salty we order clam chowder And shrimp baskets, the fries is salty as well. Service is fast read more

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Arron P.

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Came here for the clam chowder bowl and it was expected. Tried their fried fish and chips but it was bland without the sauces. It's worth the visit and the service is friendly. The ambiance is casual with music playing in the background. read more

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Jaymie V.

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This place is a good staple to bring people from out of town. Their onion rings are thick and delicious! Can't go wrong with clam chowder and their crab sandwich. Fast service and can get in and out quickly. read more

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Kavita S.

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Fast and friendly service. Chowder was full of all the good stuff. Bread bowl was perfect. Lots of seating inside or out. read more

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Christian H.

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7 months ago

Chowder's is the perfect stop for classic comfort seafood. The food is rich and satisfying, especially the chowder which is creamy, hearty, and packed with flavor. Portions are generous and everything tastes freshly made. The service is friendly and efficient, making it easy to grab food and enjoy without a long wait. The ambiance is casual and relaxed, great for a laid back meal by the coast. Definitely a spot I would come back to whenever I'm craving good chowder. read more

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Helen V.

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The food came out quickly right after we ordered. The food was good for it being chowder but not my favorite spot. It was a convenient place to eat at since it's at the pier. There's lots of seating options both inside and out. read more

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Martin N.

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very good prices weren't too bad even in San Francisco. The food quality was amazing very fresh. Great customer service very clean. Can't wait to go back and try other things ... I should have tried their famous clam chowder. Definitely be back soon. read more

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Kami H.

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Delicious chowder and the sourdough bread bowl seemed fresh. Prices aren't bad considering they're on Pier 39 and there is an extra fee you pay for employee insurance. They have water cups on the side of the counter so you don't have to buy an expensive drink. Seating available inside and outside. Outside can get pretty windy plus you need to be aware of the birds. read more

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I've always wanted to try these bread bowls of clam chowder! Safe to say it will be the last. Mediocre at best, and hyped up for no reason. It lacked flavor and was so bland. We also tried the tuna sandwich and it was completely flavorless. Super disappointed! As a party of 5, we all agreed and had the same opinion. I was so sad that we wasted our money here. I'm glad we tried it at least once, but it's a one and done for all of us. The service was ok, and the ambiance is good overall as it's located inside of Pier 39. read more

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A good place to have clam chowder! This restaurant had no line compared to others and their clam chowder is pretty good! I liked how they actually fill the bread bowl, but they could've removed more bread on the inside. The potatoes and celery could've been cooked for longer. The potatoes were still slightly hard. They have a bunch of bread bowls prepped, so not sure how fresh the bread bowls are. It's a decent place to have chowder if you don't want to wait at other restaurants! read more

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I stopped by Chowders in San Francisco, and despite being a tourist spot, I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. The clam chowder soup was absolutely delicious, especially on a chilly day. The service was top-notch, friendly and fast. read more

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The chowder was average, nothing too special. I do wish the fried seafood was more crispy. I was kinda disappointed but overall it was ok. read more

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We've been coming to Chowders since 2013, and it never disappoints. We swung by the other day for some clam chowder and it is still absolutely delicious (some of the best I've had, actually). We even brought friends who were visiting us from Germany and Norway here, and they loved it just as much as we did. Classic spot that continues to keep us coming back! read more

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Chowders ended up being the perfect spot to hit the spot for the classic Clam Chowder served in a bread bowl. My parents never travel much. They only had one craving on the whole trip when we got to Pier 39 at the Fisherman's Wharf. They wanted the savory creamy white soup mixed with potatoes and clams sitting in a warm cozy bed of bread bowl padding. They also had the perfect food that my nephew craves which was chicken tender strips with fries. Chowders was perfect for us because they had a warm indoor place to sit like a Johnny's Rocket seating and the best part was that there were no lines. Happy to see my parents and the entire family happy. read more

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Linh T.

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We were visiting a friend in San Francisco recently, so we stopped by Pier 39. We walked past Chowders, and it was a pretty chilly day, so clam chowder sounded like a great idea for a quick afternoon snack to warm ourselves up. We only got the clam chowder, and it came out pretty fast. The clam chowder came in a bread bowl, and it was so tasty. It had so much clams, and the flavors were just perfect. The bread also tasted really nice too. It was just overall the perfect quick snack on a cold day at the pier. read more

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I was looking for a good seafood and chowder place and this happened to be open at that time. I went here around 9:15pm on a Saturday recently and there was a short wait in line. This place is in a touristy area and one of the restaurants that closes later than others in this area, so that was another reason why I decided to try it! Anyways, we ordered the Seafood Platter and the White Clam Chowder Bread Bowl! I loved how the chowder had a good amount of meat and it wasn't too thin or too thick! Some chowder places I've been to was too watery for me, and this one was perfect! The seafood platter was good too and I loved the variety of calamari, shrimp, and fish it has. The main problem I had was with the seafood platter. The seafood platter only had ONE piece of fish and ONE piece of shrimp; that would make it difficult for people to share that platter. Other than that, the food was still good and we liked how crunchy it was. I'd recommend this place! All the food was good, but I wish the portion size of the seafood platter was a bit larger. read more

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Tracy L.

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Chowders is in a prime location around Pier 39 surrounded by many food spots and stores! I ordered the shrimp and crab sandwich. There was nothing bad about it, but it didn't impress me. I'm a big crab salad sandwich person when it comes to San Francisco, however, if you are too, I would recommend the stalls near Fisherman's Wharf over these. Nonetheless, the service was really good, and I loved there was ample seating both inside and outside even with the weekend crowds. read more

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Tiffany C.

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Been coming here many years for clam chowder in bread bowl but first time reviewing. Located within Pier 39, this is our spot for quick lunch. They have seating inside and outside. We ordered clam chowder in bread bowl, crab melt sandwich, and fried zucchini. The crab melt is not as good as it used to be, it's bland and lack of crab meat. Clam chowder is as good as I can remember but it was mainly bread. They did not remove much bread for clam chowder. It was mainly bread bowl. Should of order the soup in a cup. Fried zucchini is light battered and fried to perfection with a side ranch dipping sauce. This is a place to self seated and throw your trash out after done. I like eating here when I'm in the area or craving for clam chowder but will skip the bread bowl and crab melt next time. read more

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2 Beach St
Fl 1st
Bldg A, Level 1
San Francisco, CA 94133
Fisherman's Wharf, North Beach/Telegraph Hill
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(415) 391-4737
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http://www.chowderspier39.com/

Hours

What time does Chowders open?

Chowders opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Chowders close?

Chowders closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Chowders closes at 9:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 10:00 AM - 9:00 PMFri-Sat 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Payment methods

Does Chowders take credit cards?

Yes, Chowders takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Chowders have catering options?

No, Chowders does not have catering options.

Does Chowders have a happy hour?

No, Chowders does not have a happy hour.

Does Chowders serve alcohol?

No, Chowders does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Chowders allow dogs?

Yes, Chowders allows dogs.

Does Chowders have TVs?

No, Chowders does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Chowders have bike parking?

Yes, Chowders has bike parking.

Does Chowders have outdoor seating?

Yes, Chowders has outdoor seating options.

Does Chowders have parking?

Yes, Chowders has parking options. Garage Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Does Chowders have free WiFi?

No, Chowders does not have free WiFi.

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This is the place you've heard of! Featuring our homemade chowder served in a sourdough bread bowl, and our freshly breaded fish and chips. Come by and see us we're located in front of Pier39, just look for Scoop the Pelican to show you the way!

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Wow, what a lunch with a view. Couldn't decide between double patty burger, pizza, or fish and…read morechips, they all looked amazing. We loved what we order, made to order, fresh, even the pizza dough. We'll be back to order what we couldnt order because the views are amazing! There's a great vibe, succulents, set in uber cool modern containers and the people made it even sweeter. Can't say enough about this stop before getting into the City. Leaving would make a fun side trip too, great to take someone to see the cityscape. And, to top off the lunch we were treated to the most delicious ice cream swirl treat! Thanks for making our day!

Mersea Restaurant, Bar and Venue on Treasure Island is one of those rare spots where the view is…read morejust as impressive as the food. With the San Francisco skyline stretching across the Bay, the setting alone makes the visit unforgettable. The restaurant's unique shipping-container design gives it a cool, laid-back vibe, while the patio offers one of the best sunset views in the Bay Area. The food is simple, flavorful comfort food -- perfect with a drink while watching the city lights come on. A hidden gem where great food meets incredible Bay views.

Outdoor succulent wall

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4.6

(150 reviews)

1.0 mi

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Alioto Lazio Fish Company

Just went again recently and wanted to add how it turned out. Still the best crabs and glad they're…read morestill available at this point in the season, April 2026.

I biked here and placed an order for FOUR Dungeness crabs the day before. She recommended one crab…read moreper adult if entree. She was super nice and helpful. I biked the next day to pick them up and they were all ready in a bag, cleaned and cracked. $80 They were incredible. Everyone loved them I biked down the street to Boudin Bakery and purchased a 2 lb sourdough loaf of bread We had the crab with melted butter (I used Kerrygold) I also made garlic noodles as a side The meal was spectacular We made a vow to do this every year for sons birthday

Fits perfect in an instant pot. Could easily fit a 2nd one in there

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Good. Very happy with our orders from Happy Poke. Super delicious with our order of 1/2 sushi rice,…read more1/2 salad, (I paired with salmon, cooked shrimp, mayo, cucumber and carrots, edamame, seasoned seaweed, pineapple, kimchi, sweet corn, avocado, and ginger). You can customize to your taste. We also got an order of shrimp avocado roll, and a Strawberry Matcha Milk Tea. Located on Octavia and Union.

I took a risk by ordering this strawberry matcha milk tea strictly off the (delicious looking)…read morephoto on their wall. Thankfully it wasn't just a "looks good for IG" drink. It actually delivers! Nice and layered right when it's served, almost don't even want to mix it (but you gotta mix to get that balanced sip). Creamy, slightly earthy from the matcha, and then the strawberry hits right on time. Real fruit flavor with a little texture, not syrupy. Matcha is clean and mellow, not bitter. Solid, refreshing drink. Not just for the visuals. Would get it again. Plus, their lil storefront is a perfect spot to sip n chill on a nice day. They have a few tables on the sidewalk and it's located slightly off Union St, so much less foot traffic and plenty of room to breathe.

Shrimp Avocado Rolls

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Front view

Ollei

The service is great and the servers are awesome. The restaurant is really loud so if you're…read moreexpecting a quiet place to sit down, do not go here. They have MVs projecting on the wall too so that adds to the noise. As for the food, everything is great! The pajeon is flavorful, light and crispy. It had a lot of kimchi so that was yum. The army stew was not too salty and warmed us up! The soy garlic chicken was not overly sweet and was crispy too. The spicy pork was good but there were a few pieces that was chewy. It wasn't that spicy though but it still tasted good. The creamy pasta and tteok was good too and lived up to its name. I did find that the tteok was chewier than normally, but my partner said it was fine so to each their own. Will probably come back for a third visit!

solid korean food at the edge of russian hill…read more the portions will definitely leave you satisfied, and the broths are packed with flavor. it seems the smart way to go is to order several different small plates and share with a group. but still, their main entrees are well made and worth their value.

Dining Room

Seafood Pancake / 해물파전

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Corn Cheese Plate

Nopa Fish

4.5

(127 reviews)

1.3 mi

THE SMOKED ALBACORE MELT!!!!!!!…read more WORTH THE WAIT ON THE WEEKEND. I have never ordered a tuna melt outside and wow this was an amazing first experience!! I walked by and was intrigued by the menu and saw that they had a tuna melt on yelp! It was genuinely soooo delicious. The sourdough was toasted perfectly and came with a yummy russian dressing. Will be back!

Met up with some friends from Southern California in town for the marathon. All of us are…read morepescatarian so this popping up as my first option to eat was perfect alignment. Located inside of the Ferry Building a short walk from the Embarcadero BART station and Hyatt Regency.. this establishment is a treat. From customer service to flavor and a really simple menu of delicious comforting foods from chowders, fresh salads, fresh fish, homemade chips.... You name it. Today was a Saturday around noon... this place is popular however the line moves quickly. You order at the counter, receive a holder with your order number and wait to be served. We ordered ours to go because we knew we wouldn't be able to finish it all. Seating indoors is VERY limited- but there is seating right outside of the building or outside but be prepared to stand by for a seat. We waited no more than twenty minutes for our order. We both got the smoked albacore tuna melt on crunchy sourdough. Bread toasted to perfection- comes with your choice of Gruyere or cheddar cheese or BOTH (duh) and sauerkraut which I've never had on tuna. Nice smoky flavor- great proportions without being messy and the sauerkraut added a nice bite without being overpowering. I added the seaweed chips to my order. Homemade chips cooked to order seasoned with seaweed- crunchy texture and umami flavor. My friend's hubby got the Bay shrimp/egg salad on milk bread with fries. Forgot to ask how it was but guess it was 10/10 since he devoured it a day ahead of his race. This is a no frills - what you see is what you get- seafood market and restaurant. Cooked fresh- can't wait to return to try the fish chowder. Check them out!

Inside Ferry Building

The Rocky

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French fries

Tony's Pizza Napoletana

Food was awesome but the venue needs work. Way too crazy. Not enough comfortable seating.read more

Service was quick , and it's best pizza I have had in my life ! Vibes are great can't wait to have…read moresome again definitely driving 4 hours again for this .

Il Padrino Sicilian pizza

The place we sitted

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Margarita pizza, award winning for a reason!

Fog Harbor Fish House

Family-owned & operated

Full bar

Jeremy, Thank you for your great services. Food and ambiance were so great. Love this placeread more

Carlos was incredible. Warm, funny and accommodated my dietary restrictions subtly and without any…read morehesitation. So grateful for that and our family had a wonderful time. Food was delicious and was a beautiful sunset throughout dinner. We stop in at Fog Harbor every time we're in SF. Thank you. We'll see you next time!

Fresh Local Dungeness Crab

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SF Classic - Cioppino

Udon Mugizo - San Francisco

Locally owned & operated

I've been here a few times already and I always get the Zara udon! This time we tried the agedashi…read moretofu and it's wonderful, especially if you like takoyaki! Mattana our server was great too, and was there to refill our water a number of times (which was especially nice since we came on a warm day).

I got the tonkatsu ramen deluxe, it was amazing! Our server Janny was attentive and friendly, she…read moredescribed the food before ordering which was appreciated. Will be coming back again!

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Dumpling Home

i always love coming back to dumpling home! i tried the dry cooked green beans for the first time…read moreand they were so delicious, i highly recommend and will be getting them again for sure. i also tried the black bean noodles with pork, those were still good but a bit less flavorful than expected. service is quick and friendly as always! if you go during dinner time, expect at least a bit of a wait. i love dumpling home and can't wait to be back!

Delicious and will definitely be coming back. My favorite dish was the Numb & Spicy Xiao Long Bao…read more I also really enjoyed the cucumber salad. It is definitely worth your time and money. The service is remarkable. Thanks!!

Inside, packed even during a Wednesday lunch

Pork Xiao Long Bao (4 pcs.)

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Dry fried Chicken Wings

Four Chairs

Amazing! I'm actually going there for the second time today!…read more My family arrived early, so the wait was only about five minutes before we were seated. I don't remember if there was music, but it was a busy, lively place with multiple conversations happening at once. It was definitely a cozy, home type atmosphere. A few people ordered chicken and waffles, so I had the chance to try it, and it was delicious! The waffles melted in my mouth! That's what I plan to order next time. I order a Korean chicken sandwich. It was very tasty and large. I had leftovers! I was disappointed because I forgot my leftovers on the table . Note to self: NEVER DO THAT AGAIN. The lemonade was very flavorful, and my kids enjoyed it too. I even tried an alcoholic beverage, I can't remember the name, but I swapped it for lemonade because it was THAT good. As I mentioned earlier, I will definitely return to this restaurant and highly recommend it.

Four chairs is always packed for brunch every time I drive by the mission, so it was time to give…read moreit a try. Their Asian take on brunch is quite refreshing. I ordered the K-Bomb chicken Benny and oh boy will you leave satisfied in every way. The perfectly poached eggs are served on top of a fluffy slice of bread topped with kimchi-hollandaise sauce. The chicken was a Korean style fried chicken with a crunchy sweet and spicy bbq sauce reminiscent of gochujang and honey. Home fries and green salad with sesame dressing topped it all off. The mango matcha latte was also quite good and the price for SF and for all that food was great value for the money. Ambiance is casual and a bit loud as can be expected from a brunch place but overall it is clean and a fun spot to meet friends for brunch. Don't stay too long after paying though or you will get stared at by the folks waiting in line. Overall definitely recommend checking them out. I look forward to trying other specialties here.

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K-bomb chicken benny

Surisan

Locally owned & operated

10 years in business

I love Korean food and I love brunch, so I knew I had to check Surisan out during my SF trip…read more My husband and I ordered the bulgogi fried rice and galbi sando. Both dishes were sooo delicious and I'd highly recommend them! The portion sizes are also pretty big--I actually only ate half of the galbi sando and saved the other half for another meal. Service here is friendly and we were checked up on often. The ambiance here is pretty nice and they offer both indoor and outdoor seating. There was no wait when we came on a Saturday around 11:30AM. Overall, I'd highly recommend checking Surisan out!

We went here looking at the photos and relying on fellow Yelpers, but sadly this place wasn't worth…read morethe visit. We got poached eggs, I am guessing they poached it with lemon or vinegar because the eggs were almost inedible. They were very sour. The French toast was also okay, not something I would go back for again. Reason for 3 stars - Orange juice and Caramel Latte were super delish!

Flight of millionaire's bacon

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Pimped up ramyun, locomoco, Blackstone benedict

The Buena Vista

Walked in on the early evening of 05/22/26 to be snapped at by the waitress handling the tables…read morenear the entrance so thought we would either leave or be in for a bad evening. WRONG We managed to find a table for the 6 of us, including a disabled member, in the back. The waitress and the gentleman assisting her could not have been nicer!! The drinks and food came quickly and was amazingly delicious ( although reviews said it would be)!!! The gentleman employee was especially attentive to assisting the disabled member of our group, even helping her stand and get around. Could not be happier except for not living closer to frequent Buena Vista more often. (PS... had items from gift shop shipped and they were packaged so very well and arrived cross- country within one week) Great experience

Okay, this is my selfish selfie post because there are already plenty of Irish Coffee photos in…read morehere. I was born in this beautiful city of San Francisco. It's great to come back as a tourist to enjoy what the area has to offer. On this day trip we took the Vallejo Ferry straight into Embarcadero. We love the hassle free trip and really enjoy the ride. Once in the city we simply walk throughout Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf and into North Beach. The Buena Vista is an iconic spot dating back to the mid 1800's. It's great to pop in, have an Irish coffee, and enjoy the vibe. We got seated immediately at the bar. Service was great and everyone was enjoying futbol. San Francisco looks amazing! Shared a few photos to enjoy. Hope you get a chance to try. Highly recommended.

Summer of love 2017 at the Buena Vista

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James C.

1

183

4

10 years ago

I think the cashiers that work here are racist against asian people because I was waiting in line like a normal person then a young hispanic lady just walks in the middle and instead of helping me who was patiently waiting in line, she helps the hispanic lady. I told her I was waiting in line but she just looks at me, gives me a dirty look, then says to the hispanic lady, "what would you like?" Wtf? It's cool to help out your own race, but not at the expense of being rude. I can tell she is racist. It was the short mexican lady cashier who wears black rimmed eyeglasses Wow, never going back. read more

David G.

0

1

0

10 years ago

My experience at this restaurant was not a good one, for a family restaurant the environment was not what I expected, the man working there had their pants down to there knees and I was unpleasant to see their underwear. my 5 years ask me why there where dress that way at work, while eating my food a few of the employees where drinking on the side of the restaurant with their uniform on and after wards when back to preparing the customer food. The food was ok the one good thing I can mention was the good service at registers the cashier were friendly an efficient. read more

Joshua B.

5

30

92

9 years ago

Chowders is located in the high traffic, most touristy Pier 39. This place was packed and we were very under dressed for the occasion so sitting outside was not on our radar. Lucky for us we grabbed a seat inside! Food: These guys are famous for their chowder! It is served typically in a sourdough bowl. They have white chowder and red chowder. I went with white chowder and it was good! I ate most of the bowl too. They also serve a variety of other fried sea foods. read more

Ray L.

Elite 16

254

641

1420

9 years ago

Was there in January...did not have time to write the review until now.... Low cost seafoods that are good. I had the clam chowder and the fish and chip...oldies, but goodies...can not go wrong with these orders. This is a fast food place, so they will not valid your $9 parking for 1 hour, and it is a good thing that I can eat my food in 30 minutes. Just wanted to visit the wharf. The tourist thing to do.... read more

kelly s.

0

3

0

13 years ago

This is the best clam chowder I have ever had!! You can see it being made while you order. Even my 2 year old was lapping it up. The staff is really friendly and quick. We also had a seafood platter which was delicious and the best crab sandwich filled with tons of real crab. This is a must hit on the Pier!!! read more

Ali C.

0

7

2

3 years ago

July 23 We were going to take a boat tour with my wife.I wanted to eat something aperitif,We ate a fish sandwich I'm so sorry worst sandwiches I've ever eaten..Also, the personal is uninterested, and they fight amongst themselves.So sad read more

Brandon P.

2

5

3

10 years ago

Never really had chowder in a bread bowl so i am a fan but cant say it was the best chowder. We didnt exactly go to this one for the best, was on a budget and it works. I wish they gave us the inside of the brea through lol. read more

howard c.

13

31

0

18 years ago

most places start their clam chowder from a can, not this place! from scratch, their chowder is made thick, tasty and with lotsa clams. Theyre crab sandwich is to die for as well! real crab meat!!! read more

Daniel C.

2

6

0

13 years ago

Highly recommend the chowder soup in bread bowl Its a must try at lease once in your lifetime! However its always extremely busy with tons of tourist.... good luck in finding a seat :) read more

Jennie H.

0

12

0

14 years ago

The clam chowder seemed a bit pricey though I didn't mind that since I'm also paying for a warm seat to sit in, but the fish sticks was very expensive for what it is. read more

Manju N.

0

2

0

7 years ago

chowder!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Tania B.

0

3

0

8 years ago

this place sux beyond words. it doesn't deserve any stars. had to wait almost 2 hours for my food. what kind of service is that??!

Odin C.

14

30

0

9 years ago

Finally we have tried the clam chowder in a bread bowl. It looks good , I think it's little too salty. And put more clam in there.

Andrew L.

6

115

24

14 years ago

Get the Chowders! You will not be disappointed! Seats is limited! So be warn about that! overall the chowder is very good!! read more

Stefanie R.

50

119

18

11 years ago

The lines were very long and drinks were $4. We ended up leaving and going to a sit down restaurant. Same price....

F. M.

0

69

7

7 years ago

Food was great and delicious, and the staff were very friendly. Service was fast. I will be back again for sure!!

Michelle R.

8

7

0

8 years ago

Loved the chowder! Decent prices and the food was good. This place stays packed so seating was a bit tough.

Jessica J.

0

26

1

8 years ago

We never go the San Fran without visiting chowders! The chowder is delicious as well as everything else.

Barry A.

3

18

0

8 years ago

Had a great lunch with my wife. Great chowder and great salads. Need to walk it off now. Too full!

Edwin M.

1

5

0

9 years ago

The service is the best I have had in a while. Best clam chowder around. Will be coming back soon.

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3.5

(458 reviews)

My fambam of ten stayed at Hotel Zoe because we had an early San Francisco tour the next day. One…read moreof the best parts was that Pescatore, the restaurant, was conveniently located just downstairs by the lobby. Since we were a large group, I called ahead to make a reservation. Luckily, they had a lovely private room with a big-screen TV just for us. It wasn't crowded, and I was relieved we didn't have to share the space with other guests--we tend to get loud when we're together! I wish I could remember the name of the friendly person I spoke to on the phone, who ended up being our server for dinner. I don't know what everybody ordered, but my man and I shared a seafood pasta. It was alright with enough mussels, shrimp, and fish. My sister shared the Margherita Pizza with everyone, and it was pretty good. We ordered one of each dessert on the menu and shared them between the ten of us. The most popular one was the Chocolate Lava Cake. The cake was rich and oozed out warm melted chocolate when cut, perfectly paired with vanilla ice cream. The Panna Cotta was smooth, silky, and elegant. The most surprising of all was the Banana Pudding, which was decadent, sweet, and comforting. Knowing we had an Alcatraz tour coming up, we found the movie "Escape from Alcatraz" and watched it on the big-screen TV during dinner. The staff were accommodating and let us finish the movie without any rush. My family enjoyed the experience so much that they decided to have breakfast at Pescatore the next morning before our tour, since they didn't want to venture far. Even though I was tempted to try a different breakfast spot, I realized that sharing the experience with my family was more important. Since everyone wanted to eat at Pescatore, I was happy to join them. We made another reservation, as the server mentioned breakfast tends to be quite busy. It was thoughtful of them to reserve the same private room for us again. For breakfast, my partner and I shared the American Breakfast, which came with eggs, sausage, potatoes, and a choice of bread--a hearty way to fuel up before our eight-hour tour. I enjoyed a latte, and my daughter was happy with her parfait. In fact, everyone in our group of ten was pleased with their meals. The servers were prompt and efficient; while not as friendly as our dinner server, they made sure our orders arrived on time.

Had breakfast and dinner here since we were staying at Hotel Zoe, which is attached…read more Foccacia: The bread was toasted and crunchy so keep that in mind since I was hoping for a fluffier version. Steamed mussels: Flavors were good, but on the salty side and mussels were hit or miss. Quite a few were overcooked. Caesar Salad: Tasted as expected. Linguine vogole: White wine sauce was tasty and overall solid. Service was friendly. For breakfast, we decided to do takeout and bring it to the room. American Breakfast: Ham omelette: Both tasted as expected and solid.

Taco Cantina

3.7

(106 reviews)

Located on the end of pier 39 @Fishermans Wharf. I found this little Mexican gem…read more Decorated in a lively Mexican theme, you order at the counter and grab a table. It wasn't as crowded as other restaurants but that's what I wanted. With the wharf being so crowded, I wanted to enjoy a bite w/o the crowds. I only ordered a grilled shrimp taco, chips & salsa, and a Modelo. It came out fast and tasty! I would highly recommend coming here!

Want Mexican food with an amazing view?…read more Well this is the spot for it. Grab some drinks and sit on the patio on a nice sunny day. I enjoyed the carnitas Guadalajara plate over the nachos. Tender and flavorful. The nacho chips were very thin and was hard to eat the fillings with the chips. Thanks!

Pier Market Seafood Restaurant

4.1

(3.6k reviews)