The Best Seafood Restaurant in San Francisco

SERVING THE FRESHEST PIER-TO-PLATE SEAFOOD

Iconic Waterfront Dining in Fisherman's Wharf

Scoma's Restaurant
is a classic!

Founded in 1965, Scoma’s Seafood Restaurant is located in the heart of San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf. Family-owned for three generations, our iconic waterfront restaurant is famous for serving the freshest seafood from pier-to-plate. An award-winning bar program includes an extensive wine list, local microbrews, and expertly crafted cocktails. For more than 60 years, locals, visitors, politicians, athletes, actors, singers, and heads of state have been frequenting Scoma’s for its old-school hospitality, delicious seafood, spectacular views, and impeccable cocktails. Located on a working pier, Scoma’s has its own fish receiving station, dealing directly with local fishers for 100% sustainable seafood.

(When Scoma’s parking lot is full, we also validate parking at the Triangle Parking Lot is on the corner of Jefferson Street & Taylor Street, just a short walk to Scoma’s Restaurant.)
Cioppino, Beet Salad and Chocolate Cake

Reserve a Table

Scoma’s was named one of San Francisco’s Top 100 Bay Area restaurants by the San Francisco Chronicle. OpenTable also ranked Scoma’s as one of the Top 10 Most Booked Restaurants in San Francisco.

OpenTable San Francisco Chronicle Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area 2026 recognizes Scoma's

Between the wood-paneled bar and the white-jacketed servers, you wouldn’t be surprised to find Joe DiMaggio or Tony Bennett (whose autographed headshots adorn the wall along with many other celebs) at the table next to you tucking into the “Lazy Man’s” Cioppino — arguably the best in the city.

– San Francisco Chronicle

Watch "Pier to Plate" in action!

Scoma's Seafood Tower

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