Lori Stead

We stopped by Pier 23 for happy hour and couldn’t have picked a better spot. The sunshine and patio vibes were absolutely perfect, making it a great place to unwind. Their happy hour menu has some awesome drink and food options—plenty to choose from without breaking the bank. We enjoyed a few happy hour drinks and were met with friendly, welcoming service throughout our visit. Definitely a solid go-to for a laid-back afternoon by the water.

Ryan Townsend

I recently dined at Pier 23, and I must say, their fish and chips are exceptional. As someone from the UK, where fish and chips are a staple, I was pleasantly surprised to find that Pier 23 serves the best I've ever tasted. The fish was perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, while the chips were delightfully golden and fluffy. Beyond the amazing food, Pier 23's back garden is a hidden gem, offering a tranquil and charming atmosphere that's perfect for a relaxing meal. This restaurant truly stands out with its outstanding cuisine and enchanting outdoor space.

+2

I came here last late Spring and am surprised I forgot to write a review. I was looking for a place to grab a drink and some food on the water that wasn't an overpriced tourist trap. This fit the b…

I came here last late Spring and am surprised I forgot to write a review. I was looking for a place to grab a drink and some food on the water that wasn't an overpriced tourist trap. This fit the b…

I came here last late Spring and am surprised I forgot to write a review. I was looking for a place to grab a drink and some food on the water that wasn't an overpriced tourist trap. This fit the b…

Their fish tacos are probably some of the best I've had. A great little spot to eat at, friendly staff and wasn't busy at all for lunchtime on a Sunday. They have a heated tent outside which is nice …

Their fish tacos are probably some of the best I've had. A great little spot to eat at, friendly staff and wasn't busy at all for lunchtime on a Sunday. They have a heated tent outside which is n…

Their fish tacos are probably some of the best I've had. A great little spot to eat at, friendly staff and wasn't busy at all for lunchtime on a Sunday. They have a heated tent outside which is nic…

Yes they are a little pricey but the food and good and you can't bet the view on a nice sunny day. Also the staff is amazing

Yes they are a little pricey but the food and good and you can't bet the view on a nice sunny day. Also the staff is amazing

Went to pier 23 on a weekend! We were able to be seated by the water. The servers were very attentive and brought our drinks and water very fast. We ordered the fish and chips, and the shrimp m…

Went to pier 23 on a weekend! We were able to be seated by the water. The servers were very attentive and brought our drinks and water very fast. We ordered the fish and chips, and the shrimp melt.…

Amazing Workers, samples, delicious food, and amazing seating!\n\nFood: Fish and chips was amazing and super filling! Wish I had more fish, but still had me satisfied! Highly recommended especially…

Used to come here many years ago for happy hour. Stopped by for old times sake and P23 did not disappoint.\n\nBurger is delicious. Fish and chips are crispy. Sundae excellent. Service fast. Nice pa…

Forever my favorite bar & café in San Francisco, hands down. My husband and I came here a lot for happy hour (like multiple times a week lol) pre-pandemic when we lived in the city, and still make …

Pier 23 is our favorite place for casual drinks and food along the Embarcadero. The food is reliably great, with a sizeable menu, fresh ingredients, and generous portions. The drink selection include…

unbelieveable location and view , the main dining room is behind the little building, along their own Pier/Deck had the best Belgian wheat beer , 6 yummy oysters and sourdougn bread as a snack th…

unbelieveable location and view , the main dining room is behind the little building, along their own Pier/Deck had the best Belgian wheat beer , 6 yummy oysters and sourdougn bread as a snack th…

unbelieveable location and view , the main dining room is behind the little building, along their own Pier/Deck had the best Belgian wheat beer , 6 yummy oysters and sourdougn bread as a snack th…

It was a nice place on a sunny Sunday in San Francisco just once I got out of the plane! I enjoyed the view from the garden and the cheese quesadilla.

Great service and great food. Great little casual place with chill vibe. The drinks are good. Dog friendly! Will go back.

Jiro

Pier 23 is a popular restaurant in between fisherman wharf and the Ferry Building. The food is good, although, reading the reviews and the recommendation for a reservation, and how hard it is to get a table – I would have expected it to be stellar, which It’s not, but it is good. My dining companion and I wanted to try many things, so we over ordered. Highlights: the crab cakes were good, the fish rillette is actually quite tasty, and the chowder was also very good. The calamari was OK, but nothing to write home about. Service was prompt and decent, and the atmosphere is about what one would expect for an establishment in this part of SF, with a rather out of place Chinese god of good fortune statue on the patio. Overall, definitely worth a try if you’re in the area, although I do not know that I would go out of my way to go again. My assumption as to why its reviews are so high are probably its proximity to the cruise ship docking area – and I will say it is better than the average tourist trap restaurant that is found in Fisherman’s Wharf. Definitely worth a try.

+3

Lori Adams

I had the pleasure of eating lunch here today. I was caught up in the enjoyment of the moment, with a lovely view and good friends. I did not take pictures of my food, as I usually do or the atmosphere in the restaurant. What I can say, is that I did. Enjoy my apple spritz, and my street tacos were delicious. The friends I was dining with enjoyed the fish and chips, as well as the cheeseburger. The macaroni and cheese, and french fries are excellent. All in all. I would love to come back again, and try something different.

Afshin Afshar-Ghasemlou

Pier 23 Cafe has been a waterfront favorite for years, and living nearby, I still enjoy stopping by when the weather is nice. The restaurant sits right on the Embarcadero, with outdoor tables stretching to the pier's edge and a casual, lively atmosphere that always feels welcoming. On my last visit, we were greeted with a smile and quickly seated out back, where the porch offers a partial but beautiful view of the San Francisco Bay. The vibe is relaxed, the service is friendly, and the food comes out quickly. The cheeseburger stood out as the favorite at our table, though everyone was happy with their meal. This is a great spot for brunch, lunch, or just drinks and snacks by the water. If you’re walking along the Embarcadero or visiting Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 23 Cafe is an easy choice for good food, good drinks, and a great San Francisco setting.

+2

Jerry Zimmerman

Pier 23 is an extremely pleasant place to sit outside for a meal. The food is certainly good, but nothing exceptional. The wait staff was a bit overwhelmed so service was slow. The bar inside is charming and they have a full menu of drinks. The beer selection is good.

+4

Eric Smith

Touristy - as all things are along the pier. Come for the beer. Stay for the food. Overall - no complaints. Fairly straightforward menu, but food came quick and tasted great. Friendly staff too.

Matt D

Friendly welcome, stopped in for a drink only so cant comment on food. Nice to be/sit waterside. Plastic chairs and doesn't feel i high end place (sorry guys) but you know it can't be too bad when you are at a tourist hot-spot and it's clear there are a lot of locals in there.

Pier 23 is a popular restaurant in between fisherman wharf and the Ferry Building. The food is good, although, reading the reviews and the recommendation for a reservation, and how hard it is to ge…

Nice little spot. Good food and drinks with a view of the bay. Nice patio out back where dogs are allowed. We also had a view of the cruise ship. Service was a little slow but they seemed short sta…

Nice little spot. Good food and drinks with a view of the bay. Nice patio out back where dogs are allowed. We also had a view of the cruise ship. Service was a little slow but they seemed short s…

3.5 STARS\n\nThe food here is whatevers. \n\nBut, you already know when you're going to a waterfront resto...you're going for the views, not the food. \n\nPier 23 Cafe (family owned) is best known …

Had a nice time here. Came with a large group. Went to the bar, bartender was friendly and quick. prices were reasonable. Ended up eating at the patio and getting our food there. Staff was friendly…

We specifically came into this restaurant based on their outdoor sign that indicates they have the best fish and chips. Not the case. They were terrible and overpriced - $30. The fish was super gre…

Pier 23 is a popular restaurant in between fisherman wharf and the Ferry Building. The food is good, although, reading the reviews and the recommendation for a reservation, and how hard it is to get …

Pier 23 is a popular restaurant in between fisherman wharf and the Ferry Building. The food is good, although, reading the reviews and the recommendation for a reservation, and how hard it is to ge…

It has the ambience of a tacky cafeteria. Great location and the food is good but the service is completely lacking. Self-seating. Ordering and payment by mobile phone. food gets dropped off in a…

It has the ambience of a tacky cafeteria. Great location and the food is good but the service is completely lacking. Self-seating. Ordering and payment by mobile phone. Food gets dropped off in a r…

It has the ambience of a tacky cafeteria. Great location and the food is good but the service is completely lacking. Self-seating. Ordering and payment by mobile phone. Food gets dropped off in a r…

This used to be one of our “go-to” spots for years. Great views, fun atmosphere, good service and delicious food. When they got rid of traditional servers and decided to go the self-serve QR code …

This used to be one of our “go-to” spots for years. Great views, fun atmosphere, good service and delicious food. When they got rid of traditional servers and decided to go the self-serve QR code …

This used to be one of our “go-to” spots for years. Great views, fun atmosphere, good service and delicious food. When they got rid of traditional servers and decided to go the self-serve QR code …

Excelent food. Enjoyable view. The food come fast and the beer was not so cool, it was okey. We tried the fried fish tacos and the mix with beans it was very good. Also we tried fish and chips, I t…

I stopped for a quick bite and the bowl of clam and fish chowder was a good option. I had that and some bread with sangria to drink. The service was wonderful and I had a relaxing lunch. The vie…

The food came out so quickly and the staff were so friendly. I wish the lunch menu had more options but I still really enjoyed their fish n chips (it doesn't look like it'd be that special but it …

I've been wanting to try this place for many, many years. Had up I had the opportunity yesterday to try it with my daughter and grandson. It was the price that bothered me. It was the taste. Service was friendly but could have been more on top of us to make sure everything was good. It was a great environment and it was a cool place to eat at. I always say it's worth a try.. I got a half a crab and yet it was okay. It was very small. My daughter got two fish tacos and said they were okay. And my grandson got mac and cheese which she liked. So I would recommend trying this place. I might have hit it at a bad time. I don't know. I doubt I will go back. I hope they improve because it's a real nice place

Would come back for the food, but not the service. Management wouldn’t let us have an umbrella moved to cover our eyes from the sun, there were no napkins or silverware at the table, and it was incredibly slow. It took us 30 minutes just to pay and leave after we asked for the check, and a different waitress had to run the check for our waitress. Overpriced for 2 people but wasn’t that bad for SF

Fawn Nivalen

The food is decent, but the restaurant itself is very dirty. Lots of trash and food waste everywhere. Seats are sticky. A lot of bugs.

Came here for lunch after a work event. Ordered the fish and chips. There wasn't much fish and the plate was majority just a basket of fries. Not the type if place to go for the food but really fir…

We enjoyed the first half of our dining experience — the location is great, of course. However, when I was almost finished with my crab cake, I noticed a human hair in it. I was offered 15% off that dish only (not the entire bill), which came to about $5 off for the experience of finding a hair in my food. To make matters worse, their credit card machine was down, so the staff manually recorded my credit card information and had me sign a slip for the total bill amount. No tip was included on the copy I signed. When I later checked my credit card statement, I saw that a 15% tip had been added without my authorization. This is not acceptable. I would have been willing to leave a tip if it had been communicated properly, but it should never be assumed or added by restaurant staff without the cardholder’s permission.

Mike Tarr

There’s nothing worse than a restaurant that gives itself a 20% tip for average service. You have no choice here if there is 5 people or more, you are going to be slugged an addional 20% and then asked if you would like to give a tip on top of that. You can read it in the fine print on the menu, in light grey text against the white paper!! Please tell me what the hell this is for? Apparently “ every Restaraunt in San Francisco does it” .. well why not be different and give great service for tips instead of standard service because you know the tip is included already. Food was ok, typically overpriced for the area and definitely on the greasy side so ask for extra napkins. Service was standard and ok, nothing extraordinary. The guy who brought the food out basically threw the meals down randomly and didn’t say a word. Chocolate mousse very rich and not enjoyable. There are better options around the area.

+2

Been coming here since the 90's and walked out today because of BAD service. Seeing customers served who entered AFTER me and hearing the waitress tell the manager about my only having walked in mome…

Been coming here since the 90's and walked out today because of BAD service. Seeing customers served who entered AFTER me and hearing the waitress tell the manager about my only having walked in …

The treatment they gave to us was terrible. Their excuse... we are too busy.. The first time in United States that the personal of a restaurant has been that rude with us. Don't go!

Worst cheese burger ever, the wifi is so bad you can't place your order qr code, seems they want tips without supplying a service. Only good thing was the cider was cold. Our whole order never go…

Worst cheese burger ever, the wifi is so bad you can't place your order qr code, seems they want tips without supplying a service. Only good thing was the cider was cold. Our whole order never go…

Diana Gómez

Terrible. We waited over an hour for some calamari, which was cold and the dish apparently incomplete. Disrespectful… plus, it's not pet-friendly… I definitely don't recommend it.

Scotty B

Absolutely the worst dining experience ever. Waited at the table for about 15 minutes before someone came over. The table was dirty. and the check from the previous customer still sitting there. They didn't clean it off. I asked for water and he pointed to a bottle on the table. "How about some glassed with ice"? No silverware either. He seemed anger that he had to do something. The sandwich came and there was black soot all over the meat. I told the waitress and she told the manager. The manager came over and asked if I was going to eat it. I said no and all she said was sorry. REALLY! I had to ask for the bill 3 times. Don't waste your hard earned money here!!

E

Place is a joke. Only order beer and French fries bc everything else is over priced and disgusting. The ice in the drinks tasted nasty. The calamari was way too salty. I left my drink and the calamari which were $20 each. Last time I go there.

+6