

I am a native San Franciscan and have a true appreciation for the rich history of the city. I grew up hearing about the Fishermen's Grotto, as it is one of the top attractions on the Wharf. I think I went as a kid but hadn't been in years. On Friday, I attended a holiday party at the Fishermen's Grotto and had the BEST time! We started in the bar area and had cocktails and crab cakes (delicio...
Being a local, I've learned that the Wharf can be quite charming weekdays from October through May. I go to Fishermen's Grotto quite often each year during that time (Note** San Francisco Dungeness Crab season occurs during many of those months). The Grotto is my favorite restaurant on the Wharf, and yes, I've been to all the old joints.
Their prices are the best in the area. The owners are t...
I loved eating at the Grotto, I thought it was a momentous meal. When I walked into the restuarant, the service was priceless and I was pleased that the chef was able to cook my fish a certain way which was not stated on the menu. The meal was delicious, and my pasta side dish was divine in it's cream sauce. I felt as if the meal was filling and the right size, along with the fresh sourdough brea...
If you don't know seafood, don't eat at Fishermen's Grotto #9. It's a restaurant for people who know the difference between frozen fish sticks and fresh fish caught daily. It's for people who know that the priceless view cannot be matched by red lobster (though their prices are cheaper). You must be able to appreciate the finer things to enjoy Fishermen's Grotto. Though folks who have obviously n...
Ive dined at the grotto for 30 years (!). Its annoying how cowards use these review processes to complain. Why didnt they complain when they ate? Most places recommend something else, or dont make you pay for it. The Fried Prawns arent made with fries/garlic. I dont know where the previous reviewer REALLY ate. Sure, for many of the types of tourists, who come to the wharf because its cheap, the g...
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