Nope. Stagg chili, is indeed Stagg chili. Straight from the can and onto your plate. Philly steak was nothing special and the grilled chicken sandwich lacked flavour too. More pigeons than people should've sent alarm bells ringing for us but we stupidly ignored that. Much better options for the price around here. read more

Highly priced food...not tasty...bad customer service...need I say more? the only positive was you get your food quick. If you have a few more minutes to spare, try the Bubba Gump next door. read more

Fish and chips were way over priced and tasted awful. Extremely fishy smell and taste to them Chowder was over priced and not very good and we got the garlic fries which were soggy and just had a little bit of some minced garlic. Not to mention one of the older ladies who seemed to be in charge had the worst attitude like she could care less about everything. Pigeons were flying inside and almost landed in my food. Won't ever go there again. walk two doors down and save some money and actually eat real food not over priced fried stuff with no fish. read more

Okay so we are at pier 39 and wanted fish and chips. My phone was close to dying so I didn't bother yelping this place first, BIG mistake! After ordering and paying I saw them pull out the frozen fish from a bag! The staff was rude and was yelling out all the orders. The food was terrible! It was the worst meal I had throughout my vacation! Do yourself a favor do not eat here. I can't tell you how bad this place is, we didn't finish our meal. Yes it was that bad, Yuk!!!! Do not waste your time or money on this place! read more

Maybe it's because I've lost my interest in tourist traps like Pier 39, or because I'm tired, but I was not impressed with this place. I got the seafood combo which was shrimp (2), fish (2 medium size) and calamari (maybe 5 or 6 pieces). No cocktail sauce in this entire place, or at least I couldn't find it. Staff seemed disinterested in everything. Had to ask for my drink because they weren't going to give it to me --and apparently they were supposed to give it after I paid for my order while waiting for my food. It wasn't busy but it was a longer wait than what it should have been. Several others got their order before me and they had been behind me in line. Birds were in the restaurant and they unsuccessfully tried to shoo them out. I think everything I got was frozen and they just dumped it into the fryer. Needless to say, if I ever come back to Pier 39, I won't be stopping here. read more

A typical pier eatery, very quick but crowded. The food was greasy but still yummy.

This place has the worst service I have ever seen! The cooks took 15 minutes to cook my meal but the rest of my party's was done in 5 minutes and after all that the manager refused to give me a discount on a drink refill. STAY AWAY!!!! read more

Hungry for fish & chips and ate here after I found Cod Mothers closed. It was ok... nothing standing out really good or bad. Fish was pre-breaded frozen variety. Fries and slaw was good. Service was blah. It was run by a crew of young people that seemed to care less about you or your food. There are too many eating establishments on Pier 39 to settle for this. read more

My wife and I went there yesterday and ordered the fish & chips. After one bite of the fish, I was done. On the way out, I took a close look at the area where the food was being prepared and noticed the cook grabbed a bag of frozen fish sticks and put them in the fryer...my mistake by not checking how food was being prepared. Don't make the same mistake. read more

Not bad, It was a tad crowded and the clam chowder breadbowl was very dry but the soup itself was good!. its nothing compared to boudins but my friend wanted to tried the chicken sandwich and he was prettty happy about that. I also got the garlic fries and that was yummy read more

Ordered chicken strips and the Cajun popcorn shrimp . Order came fairly fast . Employees let us stay in after their closing time . What great service . I was surprised at all the bad comments because the reviews for this place was great ! Although some workers were rude and walked away but some were amazing they all looked like they were having a good time . All in all this place is a great place for something to munch on when you have the munchies . Great place ! read more

Food was ok and not over priced for being in a touristy area. I give it 3 stars because there were pigeons coming in to the restaurant and landing on table tops etc and they didn't wipe down after which was gross. My little sister had a corn dog and said it was good. I had a hot link and it was pretty good. I would come back here with a child but not with my friends. They had a grilled chicken sandwich that looked pretty tasty but I didn't get it bc my sister wanted us to each get hot dogs :/ read more

Grabbed lunch here before catching the boat to Alcatraz. The food came out quick and it was good. The kids meal was big. I had the fried shrimp it was great! Their slaw was good. For a quick meal I thought it was great and there was plenty of seating inside and out. This is a fast food type place and it is in a pricey tourist location. read more

Great food, finally a place in SF with beer batter fish and chips(and malt vinegar). Loved the food, the only problem about it is the pigeons flying by all the time but apart from that they serve really good food. read more

Actually watched a cook crack open a box of frozen prebattered fish. The coleslaw was absolutely disgusting and inedible. I should have know by the price since a meal is only $12 read more

It wasn't as bad as I expected it to be. The fried oysters were good and so was the clam chowder bowl. The service was quick and the food was extra hot which was perfect for the cold weather. read more

Literally came in for beer and fries. Beer was outstanding, and very very very cold. Fries were average. They all taste the same with a ton of ketchup which is how my family chooses to eat them. read more

Great food. Shitty service. They gave my friend a half-assed Sprite with it not full. Also, one of the people on the frontline exalted a bitchy ass attitude. She was constantly giving me and my friend dirty ass looks which js not a good way to show good service, especially in a place like this. Food, its alright. Not complaining. But the shitty service gave a shitty impression. read more

*****The 3 star is ONLY for the spicy shrimp & crab chowder they serve here!!***** i come here only for their spicy shrimp & crab chowder that isnt sold anywhere else. Ordered the fish & chip as well today and clearly it wasn't a meal worth $17! Okay, maybe the fish & chip wasn't worth close to $9. All you'll get is 2 frozen fish that clearly looked like it has been sitting there. The shrimp & crab chowder was delicious though!!! There's always pigeons roaming the floor in here.. They were even chilling on the tables! I clearly do not understand why there isn't a door to this place that keeps those filthy things out! It flys all over the place when customers are eating... I am truly disgusted by the slightest sight of pigeons. In conclusions, I will be back for those shrimp & crab chowder. Only this time I will order to go and eat it somewhere else. AWAY from those filthy pigeons. read more

I made the mistake of choosing to eat here. It's fast and they have the standard bread bowl clam chowder and an array of fried seafood and chips. But nothing stood out as a must go back. It was ok for what it was. Better clam chowder elsewhere. read more

This has always been my go-to place when I'm starving after a day around the city and I just want a fast, but decent meal. First of all, both their spicy and regular chowder is bomb. I usually get garlic fries and the crab cake sandwhich, which is a must if you haven't tried it yet. They also are linked to a mini donut place right in front of it called Trish's Donuts, which I always grab a couple for dessert after. They lose a star for their customer service. I have often found that the staff isn't too friendly, which is a downer for such a touristy area. read more

Awesome food! Great selection of seafood, yummy blend of flavors, and fun atmosphere. Highly recommended this place if you're looking for a little bit of everything Pier 39 has to offer! read more

Would go back. Not a fan of fish so I am giving 4 as a "you did good with not my favorite food". My wife gives 3 and this is in here wheelhouse. Food was extremely hot. Tables needed to be cleaned better. Staff kinda looked miserable. read more

The fish and chips consisted of fries and two small pieces of fish. The fish was mainly batter and tasted like it had been under heat lamps. Calamari was a few scraps of squid that covered fries to make it look larger than it was. I guess the price is moderate compared to what else is on the pier. read more

For a quick bite that won't break the bank, I thought THIS place had THE best chowder. They also have a crab chowder in a red based sauce with a kick to it. Both very good and different. Basic but good. Great clam chowder tho. read more

We have been here twice and have always liked the creamy clamp chowder in bread bowl. The fried prawns and fish and calamari were not that impressive. Best to stay away from fried stuff. Service has been quick. It is always crowded and we have been lucky to find a seat/high stool inside...sharing a table with others. This place is a good option when you are in a rush and don't want to spend a lot. However, it can be messy and unclean. read more

Food is great. We got the Fish Wraps which were amazing. Also, Mozzarella Sticks were good. Pigeons were inside and flying around which was the only drawback. But other then that, good place. read more

Three of us are here after hanging out with the seals at Pier 39. The total bill was $46! Two of us had crab cake sandwiches, split a sourdough bread bowl with crab and shrimp and the little guy had a kids corn dog meal, plus 3 large drinks. The price is unbeatable at the pier. The food was good. read more

We had the fried crab, calamari, fish and chips, chili, fish wrap and all was really good.

This place was recently remodeled and I must say that it looks way better now! They also changed the menu and added burger and sausages to it. The Louisiana hot link with grilled peppers and onions is a thumbs up. Not many places at the pier offer a good, cheap place to eat. The sausage with chips was only $6! Great deal! They also have this new grilled chicken burger which contains coleslaw inside. The coleslaw is amazing and unique and gives the burger a kick to it. The workers are fast-paced, and very hospitable. It's undertandavle For them to be a little on the edge since they have to constantly deal With hungry, rude customers all day who talk down to them just because they are in a fast food restaurant. I give the workers props for being very polite as well as make my Food very fast. There are still pigeons roaming around, but compared to how it was before, the pigeons are a bit scarce. I mean the pigeons have a 5-second memory span and they can't help but fly into a restaurant with a very open and welcoming door. read more

one of the worst places, please stay away. We went there and ordered a few items that should have been very easy to eat. I ordered two chilli dog orders, they refused, yes, refused to give me fries with my order. I said I dont want chips with my dog, they said you have to order the fries seperately which would have been even more. worse than that, the dog fell apart before I got two bites in. Don't even waist your time with this stink hole of a wanna be restaurant on a positive note the pigeons ate well, I have to go get my stomach pumped read more

Salmon plate was very nice; fish & chips ok as well. Give it 3 stars because every table in the place was dirty & the prices are quite high.

The exterior of The Hook truly reeled us in; it was inviting, captivating, and friendly. The workers were attentive and seemingly pure hearted. We had the clam chowder and the crab/shrimp chowder bread bowls, and they were indeed an experience. To be fair, the clam chowder was a bit thick for my taste. I mean... THICC. Wow. Overall a decent experience I'd recommend to the passer by seeking the classic sea food bowl. read more

Good enough. Decently fast and food is ok. Sandwhiches have a lot of bread and not much crab, etc... will pass on this place next time on pier 39 read more

Seafood tasted frozen. Too much cabbage on wraps used as a filler. Lunch for 4, including 2 beers, was over $100. I'd venture down to the grotto and eat at one of the take out stands instead. read more

DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!!! Have you heard of Captain D's? If not, it's a Fast Food restaurant in the mid west and actually better than this place. We ordered a combo meal for about $12 thinking we'd split it a side of fries. All I can say is YUCK!!! The "combo" had 1 nasty fried piece of fish, 2 shrimp, 2 scallop, a few calamari, and nasty fries, add a small watered down fountain soda and you've got a $20 "keep picking at and hoping to find something that tastes good meal". I was sooo disappointed we wasted $20!!! Stay away!!! read more

This is my second time here and I love this place. I read some of the reviews and I have to disagree. I had their combo basket the first time and their shrimp wrap the second and loved them both. What attracted me to this restaurant was the actual clientele eating inside. Very relaxed feel to the restaurant and an inviting atmosphere. Great for a quick lunch or hang around and share a pitcher of cold beer. Friendly staff and clean kitchen. I honestly cannot complain about this restaurant. Keep up the good work! read more

Crab & seafood chowder, clam chowder was good, not great. Bread bowl was bad, very hard & dry. I've had better.

We tried the crab cake and the chowder. Both was pretty good. Easy and quick eat at the pier.

This restaurant had potential, but when our food came out it was room temperature. Seriously the butter on my steak wouldn't melt because it was so cold. I expected better for a $27 steak. The mashed potatoes were raw and tasted bitter. I don't recommend this restaurant for food. Alcohol on the other hand they have a surplus of. read more