Best Seafood Restaurants in Financial District
12 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Benu
Three-star tasting menu with seafood-forward, Asian-influenced precision.
Essential Picks
#1
Benu
9.2
Corey Lee’s three-Michelin-star destination serves an Asian-influenced tasting menu with pristine seafood and meticulous technique. Locals book it for milestone dinners where precision, pacing, and service are part of the experience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lobster coral xiao long bao, Baby abalone with fermented flavors, Thousand-year quail egg
What Makes it Special: Three-star tasting menu with seafood-forward, Asian-influenced precision.
Notable Picks
#2
Angler
8.8
Live-fire, Michelin-starred cooking turns premium beef cuts into smoky centerpieces in a waterfront room that still moves efficiently at midday. Weekday lunch service makes it viable for executive deals without sacrificing polish.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hearth-grilled ribeye, Dry-aged steak cut of the day, Crispy potato with sauce
What Makes it Special: Live-fire steak program with weekday lunch on the waterfront.
8.5
Glam raw bar and cocktail lounge with retro palm-print décor and a strong seafood plateau game. Ideal for oysters, lobster rolls, and after-work drinks in a chic FiDi setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seafood Plateau, Lobster Roll, Deviled Eggs with Trout Roe
What Makes it Special: Stylish FiDi raw bar balancing cocktails and seafood classics.
#4
GOZU
8.4
Marc Zimmerman’s Japanese-influenced tasting format leans into binchotan grilling with luxe seafood alongside wagyu. Counter seating showcases precise fire-driven technique.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hokkaido scallop over binchotan, King crab preparations, Caviar service (seasonal)
What Makes it Special: Binchotan-fired seafood with a kappo-style counter experience.
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
Business Lunch Power Players
Group Dining Gatherings
Old-school San Francisco grill (since 1867) serving straightforward chops, steak frites, and classic seafood with brisk, buttoned-up service. Families appreciate the roomy booths and simple, familiar plates that arrive quickly at lunch.
Must-Try Dishes:
NY steak frites, Dungeness crab cakes, Louis salad
What Makes it Special: 150+ years of SF grill tradition with curtained booths.
Worthy Picks
#6
Waterbar
7.9
A waterfront seafood destination where the raw bar and oyster selection outperform the cooked entrees, which can be hit-or-miss on execution. Pat Kuleto's aquarium-lined dining room and unobstructed Bay Bridge views carry the experience for celebrations and client dinners. Works best when you stick to oysters, small plates, and the view—or reserve patio seating when weather cooperates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Swordfish, Sticky Toffee Pudding, Sourdough Bread
What Makes it Special: Floor-to-ceiling aquariums and unobstructed Bay Bridge views from a waterfront patio
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
What Makes it Special: Waterfront fries with live-music vibes and hearty seafood plates.
7.7
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Counter-service sushi built for FiDi speed with pre-set nigiri sets, sturdy packaging, and reliable turnover. Ideal for efficient client meetups where you need quality, clarity, and a 15-minute turnaround.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mega Set (nigiri + roll), Deluxe Set, Spicy Tuna Roll
What Makes it Special: Lightning-fast, pre-built sushi sets that still eat clean and fresh.
7.7
A compact Maine-style shack serving traceable lobster, crab, and shrimp rolls with minimal mayo and buttered split-top buns. Quick service makes it a reliable lunch stop near Mission and 2nd.
Must-Try Dishes:
Maine lobster roll, Crab roll, New England clam chowder
What Makes it Special: Straight-ahead New England rolls with traceable seafood.
#10
Bimi Poke
7.6
Fast-casual poke counter near Yerba Buena offering build-your-own bowls, sushi burritos, and salmon teriyaki bowls. It’s a convenient seafood stop for office lunches and convention days around Moscone.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ahi tuna poke bowl, Salmon teriyaki bowl, Sushi burrito (spicy tuna)
What Makes it Special: Customizable poke with quick turnaround by Moscone.
#11
Poké Bar
7.6
Concourse-level counter inside 555 California turning out customizable poké bowls with sushi-grade fish and quick service tailored to FiDi lunch breaks. Portions and topping options make it a reliable, fast seafood fix under 30 minutes.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy tuna bowl, Salmon + scallop bowl, Octopus add-in with sesame shoyu
What Makes it Special: Build-your-own poké with efficient FiDi-speed lines.
#12
Bonito Poke
7.6
A weekday poke operation near Howard and 1st serving customizable bowls with salmon, tuna, and tofu options. Limited daytime hours cater to office traffic seeking fresh, build-your-own seafood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Salmon poke bowl, Spicy tuna bowl, Shoyu ahi with add-ons
What Makes it Special: Made-to-order poke bowls with fast lunch-hour turnaround.