Crab House at Pier 39

Nice view, but unfortunately we didn’t enjoy the food. The crab, prawns, and mussels were too dry and salty. The fried crab rice wasn’t good either. It feels like you’re paying mainly for the view if you get a window seat. Overall, I wouldn’t really recommend it.

Crab house is popular so it's better to make a reservation via Yelp a couple hours in advance. You can walk around the pier to pass the time if needed. 1. Oysters were fresh, but tiny for $4 each, slightly bigger than the ones typically for happy hour. 2. Crab chowder: great, but small portion. 3. Garlic truffle fries: not sure what it was but they were quite average. 4. Calamari: nice and crispy! Had some fried onions in there for a bonus sweet fried touch. 5. Crab topped new york steak: steak was a little chewy, and the glazed sauce they had on top tasted strange. It also masked the taste of the crab, which already has a light flavor to it. Highly recommend AGAINST ordering the steak. 6. Garlic noodles: the star of the show! Tasted awesome. We were very excited to try this place, but it was quite mediocre. Service is okay, you have to wave people down for assistance sometimes. Interior is relatively clean. Bathroom is small (one toilet, one urinal type). Portions are smaller than expected, somewhat typical for seafood in San Francisco where you usually pay more for a smaller amount; and my comparison is with seafood recently in Monterey. Was it worth the $195 we paid for two people? Meh.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Overall Experience Crab House at Pier 39 delivers a fantastic dining experience right by the waterfront. The atmosphere and service are truly top-notch, making it a great place to relax, enjoy the views, and savour seafood in a lively San Francisco setting. 🦀 Food – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5) The seafood is fresh and well-prepared, especially the crab dishes, which are rich, flavourful, and satisfying. While the food is very good, there’s just a little room for refinement to make it exceptional — but overall, it’s still very enjoyable and worth the visit. 🔥 Atmosphere & Service – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5) This is where Crab House truly shines. The warm fire pits, cozy seating, and vibrant Pier 39 energy create an unforgettable ambiance, especially in the evening. The staff are friendly, attentive, and efficient, making you feel welcome from start to finish. 📍 Final Verdict A must-visit spot at Pier 39 for great seafood, outstanding service, and an unbeatable atmosphere. Perfect for visitors and locals alike who want a memorable San Francisco dining experience. Overall rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)

I had a enjoyable experience on a beautiful day, sunny, sunlight sparkling off the water, it was a crowded around the Pier. The restaurant was full, not many open seats, the window seats were all taken. Highly recommended on a nice day or night. I tried the crab chowder, which was delicious. The crab garlic noodles were good, but the garlic noodles were a bit stiff, maybe slightly over cooked. The crab was perfect however. The crab nachos were also quite delicious. The service was polite and mostly prompt, until it got a bit busier, there was a noticeable wait for the rest of the visit. I look forward to going back and trying some of the other choices.

This is a great place to have lunch while spending a day at fisherman's wharf. We ordered the crab cakes, Caesar salad, fish and chips, and a kids chicken tenders and fries. I might have thought that in a high traffic tourist location, the food might be mediocre. However, everything was very high quality in terms of ingredients and very well prepared. Great view of the bay and sea lions doing flips as well. Not surprisingly, most of the options on the menu are seafood. If you prefer land animals to eat, the options are fairly limited. The kids menu had a few solid options, but it was short. Overall a good meal though.