Fog Harbor Fish House
Seafood restaurant · Fisherman's Wharf ·
Seafood institution with fresh catches & scenic bay views
Seafood institution with fresh catches & scenic bay views
"Yes, we know this is a guide to places around Fisherman’s Wharf, but hear us out. Despite being right in the middle of this tourist trap, Fog Harbor has food that you’d be happy to find at any other spot in the city, including one of our favorite renditions of cioppino. And, a meal here will rarely take more than an hour, so you can make your escape before the next train is overrun by people lugging around bagfuls of souvenirs from the Under the Golden Gate store." - lani conway, julia chen 1, patrick wong
"Fog Harbor Fish House proves that not every tourist-packed restaurant is a trap. Despite its location in the middle of Fisherman’s Wharf, the food is solid. For proof, try the garlic-toast-equipped cioppino and the perfectly cooked swordfish topped with pesto aioli. And, if you really can’t stand rubbing shoulders with a non-local, let it go—the bay views are worthwhile." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong
"Skip the bar seats and grab any other table for sweeping bay views at this Fisherman's Wharf restaurant. Perched on the second floor, you'll get unobstructed views of Pier 39 and the boats trailing in and out from the docks. And if you're lucky with a clear day, you'll be able to spot Alcatraz. Despite any tourist-spot skepticism, the food here is solid—order the ciopinno or swordfish for your entree." - patrick wong, julia chen 1, lani conway
"If you airlifted Fog Harbor Fish House out of tourist-clogged Fisherman’s Wharf and dropped it in any other neighborhood in SF, locals would call it what it is: a solid restaurant. Getting to the front door requires wading through a sea of slow-moving out-of-towners, but once you’re inside, you’ll have a quick meal with good-to-great seafood dishes. Sure, there are some missteps, like clam chowder that could use some salt. But there are also some standouts, including one of the best renditions of cioppino we’ve had and a Biscoff cheesecake that we hope gets duplicated on every restaurant menu around the city. photo credit: Fog Harbor Fish House photo credit: Fog Harbor Fish House video credit: Patrick Wong Pause Unmute Locals may flinch at the idea of eating at the Wharf, but Fog Harbor does have one thing many other restaurants in SF don’t: an unobstructed waterfront view from every table. Yes, you’ll be in a constantly packed dining room surrounded by people who freely throw around “San Fran” and you may deal with the occasional parent wearily chasing after a kid in a souvenir hoodie, but all of that can be easily overlooked for good food and a view that’s hard to replicate anywhere else in the city. However, dinner here often wraps up in less than an hour, as this place is a walk-in machine, so take in the views while you can. Food Rundown House Rolls We always appreciate a side of butter that doesn’t require a jackhammer just to get a quick smear, but the rolls are gummy and a letdown. Don’t fill up on these. Award-Winning Clam Chowder We have to disagree with the name. It’s bland and light on potatoes and clams. photo credit: Patrick Wong Cioppino Fog Harbor does this iconic SF dish justice. The seafood is evenly cooked and there’s plenty of tangy tomato broth to soak up with the garlicky thick-cut toast served on the side. photo credit: Patrick Wong Swordfish A great entree. The swordfish is flawlessly prepared—tender and flaky with some light charring. The vegetables are a counterbalance to the rich pesto aioli drizzled on top. photo credit: Patrick Wong Seared Scallop And Crab Risotto The dish is buttery and cheesy while the scallops are firm with a caramelized crust. But the rice itself is overcooked and too soft. Prioritize the cioppino and swordfish as your entrees. photo credit: Patrick Wong Biscoff Cookie Cheesecake Served like a mousse parfait, this dessert is delicious, though we suggest scraping some of the caramel layer on top off—it veers this dish into being too sweet. photo credit: Patrick Wong" - Patrick Wong
"Fog Harbor is a tourist trap, to be sure, but with its prime spot on Pier 39, spacious indoor seating, plus over-the-top seafood feasts, it offers a fun time for everyone. Tie on a bib for sourdough bread bowls brimming with clam chowder and piled with lump Dungeness crab meat, its specialty, and go big with lobster tails, a whole Dungeness crab, or surf and turf." - Eater Staff
