Crab House at Pier 39

4.2 (1574)

$30 and under

Seafood

203C Pier 39, San Francisco, CA 94133

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Voted "best crab in San Francisco", this cozy, wood-paneled boathouse is home of the world famous Killer Crab (R), over two pounds of roasted whole Dungeness crab. Other specialties include sizzling iron skillet-roasted mussels, shrimp and crab, crab enchiladas, crab cioppino, crab angel hair lasagna, hot crab melt sandwich and seared filet mignon.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of operation
Daily: 11:30am - 10:00pm
Website
http://www.crabhouse39.com/
Payment options
Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
J. C. Becerra
Private party facilities
We have a beautiful room with windows looking at the bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. This room accommodates up to 50 people.

Location
203C Pier 39, San Francisco, CA 94133
Neighborhood
North Beach
Parking details
We validate parking for one hour at the multi-level parking lot adjacent to Pier 39.
Public transit
F-Line & #15
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, View, Wine

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Crab House at Pier 39.

4.2

(1574)

4.2Food
4.1Service
3.9Ambience
2.2Value

Noise • Moderate

1,574 Reviews

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CynthiaK
Washington DC1 review
2.0
Dined on March 2, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Just make sure you don’t get the garlic crab is just so over cooked and awful Everything came out so fast and expensive and only lasted maybe 35 40 minutes Terrible crab chowder. Like it came out of a can
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Chris
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The overall service was great however was expecting a little more fresh out of the seafood given its price. The crab tasted like it's been frozen for a bit and its meat was a bit dry. Rest of the food was great and the waitress was very friendly as well.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 29, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food!
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TracyM
San Francisco1 review
1.0
Dined on February 29, 2020
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Not worth the price!!! Do not order garlic cheese bread. It’s a rio off. Crab was just ok.
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GaryJean10 Gold
Las Vegas75 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 24, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Unfortunately overrated
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ESTHERC
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had family from out of town and I did the reservations on open table. I was a little early and the manager was SO NICE, he sat me down at the table and was very nice. The waiter was there asap and service was excellent while I waited for my three guest. While there I chatted with some SF residents who say they like going to the restaurant because their are NEVER any surprises and the quality of the food is always the same. Great. Thank you for this opportunity to let you know the Manager and staff are Great.
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Food4Foodies Gold
San Francisco264 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 17, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Beautiful day in San Francisco. We dropped into Pier 39 Crab House for a nice lunch. Hostess led us to their large dining room. We sat right by the window facing the sun-tanning sea lions barking and having fun. The Golden Gate Bridge was in the background. Ferry cruise boats were cruising around routinely. Tourists were everywhere. Great place for people watching. Had Crab Chowder as an appetizer. It was filled with crab meat and potatoes..scrumptious! Shared a whole 2+ pounds Dungeness Crab; garlicky and tasty..price is good for Fisherman's Wharf area. Next, we ordered the Sea Bass which was filet and pan roasted. It was very good and cooked perfectly. It also comes with one side: Sauteed Mixed Vegetables, French Fries or Acini de Pepe Pasta. I asked our waiter exactly what is 'acini de pepe pasta' and he returns with a small cupful for me to sample. The acini de pepe pasta serves with sundried tomatoes and snap peas. These are tiny round pasta served cold and flavorful. Service was immaculate. Good portions and this was a satisfying and enjoyable meal. Waiter was professional and knowledgeable. I was impressed with his attentiveness and efficiency. Our waiter was exceptional. He cares for his diners. I'll definitely be back!
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THOMASS
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
In my opinion this is the best sea food restaurant in San Francisco. I’ve been coming to this restaurant since I was a kid. It is truly my favorite seafood restaurant. My wife and I come here a least once a year for Thanksgiving.
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ToryP
San Diego5 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 16, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Crab not too tasty
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pcowan
San Francisco14 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 13, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very nice view from almost any table. Service was very good and the staff is friendly. Noise level is fairly high. Not the most fancy place but still great lunch outing. Very expensive, $150.00 for lunch for two. The food is very good.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of operation
Daily: 11:30am - 10:00pm
Website
http://www.crabhouse39.com/
Payment options
Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
J. C. Becerra
Private party facilities
We have a beautiful room with windows looking at the bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. This room accommodates up to 50 people.

Location
203C Pier 39, San Francisco, CA 94133
Neighborhood
North Beach
Parking details
We validate parking for one hour at the multi-level parking lot adjacent to Pier 39.
Public transit
F-Line & #15
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, View, Wine

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