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Pier 23 Cafe Restaurant & Bar
$$ · American, Wings, Brunch, Seafood

Pier 23 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111 (415) 362-5125
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ZipPicks Awards

Best French Fries in San Francisco Best Seafood in San Francisco Best American in San Francisco Best Wings in San Francisco Best Brunch in San Francisco

Vibe Check this spot

Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Pier 23 Cafe Restaurant & Bar 7.8
Financial District
Vibes: Outdoor Dining Oasis Live Music Showtime Group Dining Gatherings
Family-run waterfront spot (30+ years) known for sunny-day patios, live music, and seafood plates with hot fries on the side. Portions are generous and the fries stay crunchy with a sprinkle of Old Bay or malt vinegar.
Must-Try Dishes: Fries (Old Bay or malt vinegar), Crab cake sandwich + fries, Fish tacos + fries
Scores:
Value: 7.8 Service: 7.6 Consistency: 7.4 Food Quality: 7.9 Atmosphere: 8.7 Cultural Relevance: 8.3
What makes it special: Waterfront fries with live-music vibes and hearty seafood plates.
Who should go: Sunny-day groups and casual waterfront seekers
When to visit: Mid-afternoon to snag patio tables
What to order: Old Bay fries; crab cake sandwich; fish tacos
Insider tip: Ask for a windscreen table when the bay breeze picks up.

Hours

Monday11:30am - 7:30pm
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday11:30am - 7:30pm
Thursday11:30am - 7:30pm
Friday11:30am - 7:30pm
Saturday11:30am - 7:30pm
Sunday11:30am - 7:30pm