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Frankie's Crab Stand - Reviews

Pier 43 1/2 The Embarcadero First Floor, 43 1/2 The Embarcadero, 94133 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
521

Reviews

75.8%

Satisfaction

88

negative

38

neutral

395

positive

What people say about Frankie's Crab Stand

Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Timo S.
Review date: 10/13/2025
9
Delicious Fish & Chips, Friendly Atmosphere
My experience at this restaurant was very positive. The employees were friendly and the atmosphere was nice, even though you don’t see the ocean. The food was absolutely delicious. I’ve never eaten such good fish and chips before.
  • employees8
  • atmosphere7
  • food10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Ma K.
Review date: 09/01/2025
9
Delicious Fish & Chips, Generous Portions
My experience at the restaurant was very positive, especially regarding the food. I had the fish & chips, and it was an enormous portion. The fish was delicious, and the fries were good too. My only minor suggestion would be for the fish to be slightly less fried, but even so, it was absolutely delicious.
  • fish & chips9
  • enormous portion10
  • delicious fish10
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Ken K.
Review date: 08/07/2025
6
Decent Crab, Questionable Chowder
My experience at this restaurant was okay. I found the crab to be priced well, and I received a good amount for $25. However, the chowder was not to my liking and made me feel queasy. The atmosphere was decent. While it wasn't the worst place I've been, I have had better meals elsewhere.
  • crab8
  • good amount8
  • atmosphere7
  • chowder2
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Pau P. S.
Review date: 07/29/2025
9
Fantastic Food and Service in Fisherman's Wharf
This is a bonito restaurante (beautiful restaurant) well located in Fisherman's Wharf. Jesús provided us with excellent service, making very good recommendations. We truly enjoyed a really good meal. The quality-price ratio was fantastic. It's a 'must go' if you are in the area and want to try something typical of San Francisco.
  • restaurant9
  • Jesús10
  • recommendations9
Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Robert V.
Review date: 07/29/2025
9
Great Fish Sandwich and Fries!
I stopped in for a quick bite and had a very good experience. The fried fish sandwich was delicious, and the garlic fries were a great accompaniment. The food was excellent, and the price was reasonable. The service and atmosphere were also top-notch.
  • fried fish sandwich9
  • garlic fries8
  • reasonably priced8
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Xell S.
Review date: 07/29/2025
9
Excellent Food, Service, and Value!
My experience at this restaurant was very positive. The local was very correct, and the attention was excellent. Jesús, in particular, gave us very good recommendations and was very pleasant. The food quality-price ratio was very good!
  • local8
  • attention10
  • recommendations9
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Helen R.
Review date: 07/24/2025
9
Delicious Chowder and Great Service!
We arrived around 12pm and were the first order. We both had the clam chowder in bread. It was delicious, especially the bread. We asked for two tap waters; they came cold and we could refill. The food was ready in a minute and the service was great. Would recommend.
  • clam chowder in bread9
  • bread9
  • tap waters8
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Barry S.
Review date: 07/04/2025
5
Garlic Fries Overpowering, Sandwich Okay
I visited this restaurant around 11: 30 AM on July 3rd. While other places were busy, this one was not, which led me to believe there would be no wait for a table. I ordered the famous fish sandwich basket with garlic fries. The food took a while to be prepared. Upon receiving my order, I tried a fry and found the overpowering smell and taste of garlic to be very off-putting. The sandwich itself was okay, and I found the bed of coleslaw it was served on to be inviting and refreshing. However, I would not order the garlic fries again. I'm unsure if this is a trend in San Francisco, but it's not to my taste. I also noticed a 40-clove garlic chicken dish, which I can only imagine would be extremely pungent.
  • fish sandwich basket6
  • coleslaw8
  • wait time5
  • garlic fries2
Price per Person
  • $71–$80
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Dine-in
OG 1. E.
Review date: 06/30/2025
9
Consistently Great Food, Worth the Visit
My experience at this restaurant has been consistently excellent over a long period. Although the menu saw minor changes post-Covid, the food quality remains high. I've made the mistake of trying other places, like Bubba Gump, where the food was both nasty and overpriced, reinforcing my preference for this establishment.
  • food quality10
  • food2
  • overpriced2
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
A.N.
Review date: 05/19/2025
5
Salty Crab, Great Beignets
My experience at the restaurant involved trying the Dungeness Fried Crab and the beignets. Unfortunately, the garlic sauce on the crab was WAY too salty. Considering the dish cost $25 and the portion size was not large at all, I would advise skipping it. On a positive note, the beignets tasted great, and they are definitely a must-try with the provided cream.
  • beignets9
  • garlic sauce2
  • portion size3

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