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    Guardino's

    3.8 (12 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Fresh Dungeness crab is only on the top, inside is a crab salad, deceptive.
    Joanne Y.

    Disappointing, considering this was supposed to be one of the better crab sandwiches by pier. Main issue is the false advertisement, we paid for the more expensive Dungeness crab sandwich which is around $25 compared to the rock crab sandwich ($17-19). At first glance it looked like the sandwich was packed with fresh Dungeness crabmeat, but once I took a bite I realized that they literally put the Dungeness crab on top where it was visible but the inside was literally all rock crab & shrimp mix. If that was the expectation they should've made it clear, it's deceptive and false advertisement. The flavors itself were alright and I prefer this butter roll more compared to the sourdough bread other stands offer, but that kind of deception is unacceptable.

    Green goddess lobster roll, Dungeness crab roll, Rock crab roll on Boudin buns

    Loved everything I tasted: crab louie salad, the Dungeness crab sandwich, green goddess lobster sandwich, and the crab and shrimp seafood cocktail. Everything was super fresh, nicely presented, and had clearly been prepared very thoughtfully by someone who cares about making great food. This is exactly the kind of fresh seafood I always wished I could find at Fisherman's Wharf. So impressed by their newly refreshed menu. Don't miss the house-made Italian sodas, especially the lemon-almond. Can't wait to come back.

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    AmberAyame T.

    My son and his dad love clam chowder. They ear it anywhere they can but this spot has been their number one forever. Our fam has been stopping here since before he was born and now, bc of his clam chowder addiction lol- we find ourselves stopping here often. It's right outside the old ( previously cliff house) penny arcade- so my son loves having a little clam Chowder here prior to the arcade. Clean, nice tables and chairs for a quick bite. Friendly service, very good prices, we walk here but if you drive- Tom's if parking garages and a lot.

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    Jessica E.

    Guardino's is a can't-miss stop every time we're in San Francisco. After picking up a fresh loaf from Boudin, we always swing by Guardino's for a pint of their incredible clam chowder--and it never disappoints. The chowder is rich, flavorful, and packed with just the right amount of hearty goodness. It even comes with small pieces of sourdough, making it the perfect pairing. The service is fast and efficient, making it ideal for a quick snack while you're exploring Fisherman's Wharf. Whether it's your first visit or part of your regular routine in the city like it is for us, Guardino's chowder is absolutely worth the stop. Trust us--if you're in San Francisco, you won't want to miss it.

    The service was better than the food, but the food was not good. Definitely not fresh with empty boxes laying around on the floor that say frozen crab on them. Everything came out cold -- clam chowder, crab sandwiches, etc. If you like your $17+ food/seafood dishes that way, then you'll like this place. The cherry on top is the service fee added to your receipt for your enjoyment.

    Dungeness Crab Cocktail. A Layer of Rock Crab mixed with Mayo then topped with Dungeness Crab mixed with Green Onion.

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