Best Trendy Table Hotspots Seafood Restaurants in Parkside
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Thanh Long
Iconic roasted crab and garlic noodles served for decades.
Notable Picks
#1
Thanh Long
8.6
Since 1971, this An-family landmark has specialized in roasted Dungeness crab and buttery garlic noodles. It’s the Outer Sunset choice for celebratory seafood with old-school hospitality and dependable execution.
Must-Try Dishes:
Roasted Dungeness crab, Garlic noodles, Tiger prawns
What Makes it Special: Iconic roasted crab and garlic noodles served for decades.
8.3
Sustainably sourced local catch served fast-casual with beach-town energy. Grilled and blackened fish tacos, bowls, and plates keep lines moving for post-surf meals and family dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Blackened rockfish tacos, Grilled fish plate, Poke bowl
What Makes it Special: Local, sustainable fish spotlighted in tacos, bowls, and plates.
#3
Bearing West
8.3
Neighborhood bar-and-galley focused on San Francisco-style seafood: oysters, chowder, and sandwiches alongside strong cocktails. Locals use it for relaxed date nights and a reliable westside seafood fix near Ocean Beach.
Must-Try Dishes:
Oyster Po’ Boy, Clam Chowder, Cioppino
What Makes it Special: Seafood-driven menu with oysters, chowder, and classic SF cocktails.
8.2
Lively Vietnamese spot known for maximalist seafood dishes—from the over-the-top “Phozilla” to crab-fried rice—backed by a full bar. It’s a buzzy Inner Sunset destination for shareable plates and cocktails.
Must-Try Dishes:
“Phozilla” lobster pho, Dungeness crab fried rice, Grilled whole fish (market)
What Makes it Special: Spectacle-forward Vietnamese seafood and cocktails in a high-energy room.