A modern take on quintessential waterfront fare tries hard to lure locals to Fisherman's Wharf.
(888) 869-6621
471 Jefferson St
(Hyde Street)
San Francisco,
CA
94109
37.8076
-122.4202
Neighborhoods: Northeast, Fisherman's Wharf (North Waterfront), Fisherman's Wharf
Hours:
Sun-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-9pm
Fri-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10pm
Blue Mermaid Chowder House
Last updated 9.05.09
What People Are Saying About Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar
The Owner
Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar
Owner
Blue Mermaid's Dungeness Crab and Corn Chowder wins first place in the largest national chowder competition, the 23rd Annual Schweppes Chowder Cook-off. Located in the adjacent Argonaut Hotel in the heart of San Francisco's most popular destination, the Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar offers more than 7,000 sq. feet of flexible function space, including the 4,200 sq.-foot Golden Gate Ballroom (Fisherman Wharf's largest), making the ideal setting for your next business or social event. The column-free Golden Gate Ballroom can be divided into two-or-three rooms to accommodate up to 250 guests…
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – Original redwood beams and exposed-brick walls lend the airy dining room some rustic respectability. The otherwise kitschy nautical theme includes boating relics, brightly painted picnic tables and murals of old cannery labels. Waiters clad in sailor stripes are friendly yet inexperienced. – – The Food – The innovative-sounding menu, with eight riffs on chowder, initially gives the impression that this Fisherman's Wharf restaurant is bravely veering off the beaten path. But the kitchen makes several missteps--less-than-fresh seafood, consistent…
06/09/08
LOVED IT
by sandysgirl0824
to be totally honest. we just went in to go to the bathroom. but could not resist the aroma.... our favorite was the shrimp and red pepper soup bowl. AMAZING ! i have hunted the web since april 1st (the day we went ate here) to find a recipe that sounds similar. i doubt we will find or make anyrhing in comparison. i don't guess you could send me some??? can i order some???
02/28/07
great breakfast!
by flatlover
i can only speak for the breakfast here, but that alone did it for me. we had a delicious harty breakfast, but it was quite pricy. the decor is fun and the staff was friendly. we went fairly early so there was no wait. its in a great location, just steps from everything! will go back for more breakfast!
- Pros: breakfast scrambles
- Cons: pricy
The Details on Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar
Where to Sit:
On a clear day, sit at a table in the adjacent courtyard patio.
Know Before You Go:
Fisherman's Wharf attracts droves of tourists on the weekends, so expect crowds and possibly a wait.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Message from Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Full Bar
- Private Dining and Events
Blue Mermaid's Dungeness Crab and Corn Chowder wins first place in the largest national chowder competition, the 23rd Annual Schweppes Chowder Cook-off.
Located in the adjacent Argonaut Hotel in the heart of San Francisco's most popular destination, the Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar offers more than 7,000 sq. feet of flexible function space, including the 4,200 sq.-foot Golden Gate Ballroom (Fisherman Wharf's largest), making the ideal setting for your next business or social event. The column-free Golden Gate Ballroom can be divided into two-or-three rooms to accommodate up to 250 guests for meeting or 400 for standing reception. Constellation Room can accommodate up to 75 guests, reception-style.
Private dining and wedding contact:
For more information, please contact:
Joya Yruel, Director of Catering
Ph: (415) 345-5552
E-mail: joya.yruel@argonauthotel.com
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