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San Francisco, CA
Harry currently ranks 10 seafood spots in San Francisco, scoring 82–90 on the Harry Score. 5 carry critic or guide backing. Prices run $ to $$$.
Freshness is not optional and cannot be disguised. Harry is not moved by the ice display or the chalkboard specials. He wants to know when the fish arrived and whether the menu is honest about what is frozen. A plate of chips next to mediocre fish is not a seafood restaurant — it is a consolation.
Ranked by the Harry Score — a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.
Scores last recomputed
seafood · oyster-bar
579 Castro St, San Francisco
4.5 across 1.8k Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; named by Michelin Guide and Eater 38.
$$$
Harry
90
Worth It
78
sushi · wine-bar
846 Geary St, San Francisco
4.8 across 532 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; a pint-sized neighborhood destination serving sushi & seafood, plus a few American….
$$
Harry
88
Worth It
79
asian · californian
871 Sutter St, San Francisco
4.5 across 2.9k Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; named by Michelin Guide and World's 50 Best.
$$$
Harry
87
Worth It
77
french · seafood
2953 Baker St, San Francisco
4.7 across 536 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; laid-back bistro with sidewalk seating serving classic French & Italian dishes, plus….
$$
Harry
86
Worth It
78
fish-and-chips · seafood
1, Ferry Building
4.4 across 738 Tripadvisor reviews, and Google lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.
$$
Harry
85
Worth It
78
oyster-bar · seafood
Ferry Building, #11
4.5 across 7.7k Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; listed in the Michelin Guide.
$$
Harry
84
Worth It
77
italian · wine-bar
557 Valencia St, San Francisco
4.7 across 159 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; OpenTable diners back it up at 4.7.
$$
Harry
84
Worth It
77
seafood · californian
39 Pier, San Francisco
4.4 across 13k Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; praised by Time Out (Time Out Best #19 (2025)).
Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
$$$
Harry
83
Worth It
75
seafood · market
1517 Polk St, San Francisco
4.2 across 3.4k Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; praised by World's 50 Best (50 Best Discovery — US (editorial pick)).
$$
Harry
82
Worth It
76
seafood
3064 24th St, San Francisco
4.5 across 1.3k Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; compact seafood market & restaurant serving fresh-caught fish sandwiches, ceviche &….
$
Harry
82
Worth It
78
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