My 18 year old daughter and I recently spent 3 nights in San Francisco. Christmas Eve, everything closed early, and we were worried we were going to have to eat at McDonalds. Not. We ended up walking into the Crab House without reservations, to friendly staff, and a great table over looking the water. My daughter ordered the half-crab, and... more

OK. The name of the place is "The Crab House", right? So, you are obviously going to gravitate to a hot plate of Dungeness crab, right? NO! Go to the place on the menu that says "Tureens". Find the menu item that says "Zuppa de Pesce" (mixed seafood stew), order it and prepare yourself for one of the best meals... more

Wandered into the Crab house based on prior reviews on TA Found the restaurant to have very tasty Crab starter soup/bowl which had just enough bite/spice to whet our appetite There are large jugs of fresh water, great bread to dip with and the service is excellent. For dinner entree the Crab Enchilada on a hotplate w fresh diced tomatoes... more

I know! It's on Pier 39 in the middle of tourist land. But their crab feast are great. If you get a window seat, you get a great view and I love their display of crab shells in different guises. You'll recognize most of them. more

The garlic crab was not bad. I was not as excited about it as other reviews. The crab was good but the garlic sauce rather mild. I think next time I will try the street side vendors. more

Best crab ever!! more

Strap on that bib and tuck in - Dungeness Crab Heaven! more

Our favorite place for cracked crab... they have the best butter-garlic sauce! And, of course, their sourdough is excellent. more

The atmosphere is cozy especially when the fire is going. The view into the bay is fabulous. I had the best meal so far in my lifetime at this restaurant. Hawaiian Sunfish and Seaweed Saute was over garlic noodles and I also had a Pineapple Mojito. . . The staff was very friendly and attentive. I have to get back... more