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Jacques Laurent's Restaurant Reviews
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ENTREES: Below $15 $ - $15 to $25 $$
$25-$30 -
$$$ - Over $30 $$$$

Tarantino's $$
Tarantino's specializes in fresh fish and seafood prepared in a wide variety of recipes, along with pasta dishes in the tradition of San Francisco Italian cuisine. Their favorites include; cioppino, Caesar salad, cracked Dungeness crab, and abalone dipped in egg batter and quick fried. They also provide a children's menu. There is traditional sidewalk dining next to their sidewalk crab stand. The view on both levels looks right out into the fishing boat harbor.
Lunch & Dinner
206 Jefferson Street
(415) 775-5600

Fishermen's Grotto#9 $$
Fishermen's Grotto #9 has been serving superior seafood cuisine since 1935. Open for lunch and dinner, this is a favorite destination of families and groups, equally popular with both residents of and visitors to San Francisco. From chowder & sandwiches, to full entrees with 150 menu selections providing traditionally prepared cuisine.
Lunch & Dinner
Efficient service
#9 Fisherman's Wharf -Jefferson & Taylor
(415) 673-7025

Castagnola's $$
In 1916 a new seafood restaurant opened by a family of Italian immigrants named Castagnola began selling fresh crab & crab cocktails to passersby on Fisherman's Wharf.A tradition began with this first offering that continues today, and has made Castagnola's world famous. Currently, and for many years, owned by General Andrew Lolli and his family, this wonderful place is a favorite with both locals and visitors for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Spacious, with two full floors overlooking the fishing boat port, both groups and families find the dining rooms comfortable and inviting.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Fast service
286 Jefferson
(415) 776-5015

Sabella LaTorre $$
Since 1927, one of the best, original family restaurants on Fisherman's Wharf. Sabella & LaTorre provides a relaxed atmosphere, the finest fresh seafood, family fare & a full bar. Right in the heart of the action, they also have sports T.V. at the bar and their traditional sidewalk crab stand outside. The interior has comfortable, classic naughahyde booth seating. Patrons enjoy the old San Francisco atmosphere, delicious seafood, steaks, hamburgers, pastas and efficient service. Famous for their cracked crab, you haven't experienced San Francisco until you visit Sabella & LaTorre to have a whole cracked crab with chilled California white wine.
Lunch & dinner
Fast service
Taylor Street @ Jefferson
(415) 673-2824

Nick's Lighthouse $$
Located right at the Old Fisherman's Wharf harbor, this historic, popular, family fare restaurant has been a primary destination for lovers of seafood for many decades. Right in the middle of the hustle & bustle of the seafood sidewalk vendors, they provide an old-fashioned comfort with booth seating and a small bar. This cozy wharf-side venue brings out a plate of seafood that is amazing. Dollar for dollar, a best buy. Succulent lobster, crab and shrimp are complimented with crusty San Francisco sourdough bread and crisply flavored California wines. The menu has a wide selection to choose from, including classic clam chowder in a bread bowl, pasta dishes, Steak sandwiches, Sourdough hamburgers and a children's menu.
Lunch & dinner
Fast service
2856 Taylor
(415) 929-1300

A. Sabella's $$
one of the most traditional, family owned & operated restaurants on Fisherman's Wharf. Excellent seafood selections, American/Italian menu; steaks, chicken, served in an elegant atmosphere...
2766 Taylor Street
Third Floor
Open daily
11 AM to 10:30 PM
Live Dinner Music Nightly
(415) 771-4416