Ferry Plaza Seafoods

(415) 274-2561

1 Ferry Building (Embarcadero)
San Francisco, CA 94105 37.7953 -122.3938

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Neighborhoods: Northeast, Financial District

Hours:

Tue-Fri 10am-7pm

Sat 8am-6pm

Sun 10am-7pm

Price:

$

Parking:

Lot

Ferry Plaza Seafoods

Ferry Plaza Seafoods

What People Are Saying About Ferry Plaza Seafoods

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The Scene – Nestled in a long, narrow space in the Ferry Building, this gourmet destination caters to commuters, tourists and foodies. A sparkling-clean glass display case holds fresh seafood for the home cook. Diners can grab a seat at the long marble counter fronted by a dozen 1950s-style chrome bar stools or outside at an umbrella-covered table. – – The Food – Classic seafood cocktails, chowders and light bites comprise the no-fuss menu. Plump prawns are perfectly poached, then accented by herb-flecked cocktail sauce. Buttery smoked salmon served with rye bread is…

2 Star Rating: Below Average

03/20/09

Very Disappointed

by DAC

My friend and I sat down at the counter for lunch. We were there at 11:30 a.m. and there were only two other people at that time. We placed our order and this very rude person (manager?) came over and told us to move down one seat. Before we could say yes or no our placemat and eating utensils were moved. The place started to fill up and we noticed that everyone who came after us was being served. We both ordered salads and when I inquired why we had not received our food, I was told it was because my order had noodles. When the salads finally arrived, the salad had cold noodles. I found their answer unexceptable! We also noticed that they had three wine glasses on the serving counter and that they were using these to measure how much wine they should put in the glass. Very tacky. I had eaten at this restaurant several times but it was two years since my last visit. I would never return to this one again. The food was mediocre and with so many wonderful restaurants in San Francisco, there is no need to be subjected to this type of treatment. We work in San Francisco and eat out frequently. With this type of treatment, they will only have toursists to feed because locals will not put up with it.

  • Pros: View
  • Cons: Service and Food
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/05/08

Start with the warmth of the heart of San Francisco - Ferry Plaza Seafood Restaurant

by rhondaroo

A couple girlfriends and I were staying in SFO for the night. We started our overnight by bopping over to the Ferry Building as I was the only one to visit before and wanted to share crab louies and other delicious delectables at (one of may favorites) the Ferry Plaza Seafood Restaurant. It was a little chilly, but a beautiful day. We decided we would try to sit outside. The waitress immediately started up the heaters and the owner brought out some of her own coats for those that were still a little chilly! The food was (as always) scrumptious and it was a beautiful way for us to begin our outing with the warmth of the heart of San Francisco!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

09/05/06

i agree with the other 2

by dallas_foodie

i am in my late 30's but i was ignored also while waiting for a table outside. maybe i look young? regardless, the main reason to go here is for the view, because the service and food quality were both lacking. both of our soups (one manhattan chowder, one new england) were served tepid, but there was no one to inform. finally when our sandwiches came out the waitress asked whether i liked the soup or not and i told her it was 'kind of lukewarm'. i guess i should have actually complained because she just threw it away & charged me full price without offering to reheat it or replace it. on the plus side they have bread from the Acme Bread Co. (also in the building), even if you have to dunk it in cold pottage ;)

  • Pros: view, bread
  • Cons: service, cold chowder

The Details on Ferry Plaza Seafoods

Where to Sit:

Outside tables are ideal for larger groups, but without heat lamps, it can also be chilly.

Parking:

Limited validation is available for the parking lot adjacent to the Ferry Plaza building.

Know Before You Go:

During Saturday's farmers' market, droves of diners descend on this 16-seat eatery, so expect a wait.

Category:

Seafood, Restaurants

Payment Methods:

Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Family-Friendly Dining, Dine At The Bar, Waterfront Dining, Outdoor Dining, View Dining

General Info:

Open 7 Days

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