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Where to Eat

From garlic noodles to cioppino, discover the best ways to experience San Francisco's favorite crustacean.

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Thanh Long

VIETNAMESE

The original roasted crab and garlic noodles spot. A Sunset District institution since 1971.

4101 Judah St, San Francisco
$$
MUST TRY:Roasted Crab & Garlic Noodles

PPQ Dungeness Island

VIETNAMESE

Family-style Vietnamese seafood restaurant known for their buttery roasted crab.

2332 Clement St, San Francisco
$
MUST TRY:Peppercorn Crab

R&G Lounge

CANTONESE

Iconic Chinatown destination famous for their salt and pepper crab.

631 Kearny St, San Francisco
$$
MUST TRY:Salt & Pepper Crab

Alioto's

ITALIAN

Historic Fisherman's Wharf restaurant serving Sicilian seafood recipes since 1925.

8 Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco
$$
MUST TRY:Cioppino

Scoma's

CLASSIC

Hidden gem on the pier serving fresh-caught seafood right off the boat.

1965 Al Scoma Way, San Francisco
$$
MUST TRY:Steamed Crab

Swan Oyster Depot

CLASSIC

Legendary counter-seating only seafood spot. Expect a line, but it's worth it.

1517 Polk St, San Francisco
$
MUST TRY:Crab Cocktail

BUYING FRESH AT THE WHARF

For the freshest Dungeness crab, head straight to the source. You can purchase live crabs directly from the fishermen at Pier 45 and Pier 47.

01

Arrive early (7-9 AM) for the best selection. Sales are weather-dependent.

02

Bring a cooler with ice. The crabs are sold live and need to be kept cold.

03

Most fishermen accept cash and Venmo/mobile payments.