Best Seafood Restaurants in North Beach (94133)
9 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Notable Picks
8.6
Classic Wharf institution (since 1965) serving dock-to-table seafood in a waterfront setting. Old-school hospitality and generous portions make it a reliable choice for cioppino and crab.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cioppino, Dungeness crab Louis, Clam chowder
What makes it special: Pier-side seafood house with its own fish receiving dock.
#2
Sotto Mare
8.6
North Beach seafood stalwart with an Italian bent known for its ‘Best Damn Crab Cioppino.’ Tight, lively room turns out pristine shellfish and simple pastas.
Must-Try Dishes:
Best Damn Crab Cioppino, Oysters on the Half Shell, Linguine alle Vongole
What makes it special: Iconic cioppino and sparkling-fresh seafood in a classic setting.
8.2
Chinatown sibling to Z & Y spotlighting Beijing-style roast duck alongside banquet-ready seafood. Expect crisp-skinned duck, spicy fish dishes, and efficient service in a lively, modern room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Peking Duck, Sichuan Poached Fish Fillet, Salt-and-Pepper Dungeness Crab
What makes it special: Crisp-skin duck meets bold, banquet-style seafood plates.
Italian-seafood spot in North Beach known for whole-fish grills, pastas, and straightforward presentations. The menu leans fresh and simple—let the branzino, calamari, and clam-heavy linguine do the talking.
Must-Try Dishes:
Whole Grilled Branzino, Calamari alla Griglia, Linguine alle Vongole
What makes it special: Whole-fish service and pasta-plus-seafood under one roof.
8.0
Long-running fish-and-chips truck anchored at the Wharf serving crisp fried cod, shrimp, and tacos. Lines move quickly and prices stay friendly for the area.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cod fish & chips, Shrimp & chips, Fish tacos
What makes it special: Beloved Wharf staple for textbook-crispy British-style baskets.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Seafood-forward Italian spot with a steak-and-pasta bent and lively, art-filled energy. A newer chapter from the Mona Lisa family, right on Columbus.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ribeye 'Mare e Monti' with prawns, Filet Mignon, Tagliatelle Mare e Monti
What makes it special: Italian surf-and-turf sensibility with steaks on a lively strip.
7.7
Pier 39 mainstay with bay views that also serves a proper NY steak with peppercorn sauce alongside seafood classics. Efficient service and validations make it practical when you need waterfront atmosphere without formality.
Must-Try Dishes:
NY Steak with Peppercorn Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Clam Chowder (cup)
What makes it special: Waterfront business-lunch option offering a legit steak amid seafood.
Casual seafood-and-steak spot with generous portions and friendly pricing. Grill plates, pastas, and surf-and-turf make it a flexible pick near the Columbus/Grant crossroads.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ribeye Surf & Turf, Grilled New York Steak, Garlic Butter Prawns
What makes it special: Approachable steaks and seafood with hearty portions for the price.
Family-run Italian spot with a long local lineage pairing pizzas with pastas and a neighborhood wine list. The room skews warm and convivial, suiting relaxed dinners and small celebrations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita, Quattro Formaggi, Salsiccia e Cipolla
What makes it special: Neighborhood longevity with a comfortable, wine-friendly setting.