Scoma’s

What you need to know

Scoma’s has been on Pier 47 in Fisherman’s Wharf since 1965, owned by the Scoma family the entire time. Boats unload directly behind the restaurant. The seafood goes from dock to kitchen with no middleman, which is why Scoma’s serves Dungeness crab better than the tourist spots a few blocks away.

The Food

Cioppino: The signature. Crab, clams, mussels, fish, and shrimp in a tomato broth.
Lazy Man’s Cioppino: Same dish, all shellfish pre-cracked.
Crab Sandwich: Sourdough, fresh-cracked Dungeness, butter.
Sand Dabs Meuniere: Pan-fried with brown butter and lemon.

The Space

Two floors with bay views from most tables. The downstairs is the old-school SF seafood joint, dark and clubby. Upstairs is brighter with picture windows over the water.

Practical Info

Price: Entrees $35 to $75
Reservations: Recommended via OpenTable
Address: Pier 47 at Al Scoma Way
Hours: Daily lunch and dinner