Cioppino's - Reviews

My last-minute stop for a final meal before heading back to Minnesota was very good! We enjoyed the fish tacos, crab cakes, and lasagna. Everything was really good. The service was good, and the ambiance was very good as well. It was a very enjoyable experience.

My experience at this restaurant was truly excellent. I enjoyed a really flavoursome and filling lasagna, and the food quality was outstanding. Beyond the food, it was a really good experience overall. The staff were incredibly friendly and personable, and their good humor added to the positive atmosphere. This was possibly the best meal I had during my San Francisco trip and a wonderful way to end my visit before heading to the airport.

My experience involved having the Penne Bolognese for three people. Unfortunately, the dish was not good due to an excessive amount of tomato. We were also seated beside the kitchen, which was not ideal. I would never return.

I had dinner at Cioppino’s and left feeling pretty underwhelmed, especially for the price. We ordered the Fisherman’s Platter, which came with about 4–5 shrimp, some fried calamari, and two pieces of fish. Unfortunately, the calamari was not good at all, and the fish was just average at best. The coleslaw was fine but nothing memorable. My main dish was the grilled salmon, which was decent but honestly nothing special. For a place located in Fisherman’s Wharf, I expected fresher flavors and better execution. Overall, the food didn’t live up to the price tag. Between the small portions, mediocre taste, and the cost, I wouldn’t go back again.

My experience at the restaurant was good, but not great. The Cioppino was a large portion, but I felt like it should have been more loaded. The service was rated a 4, and the atmosphere a 3. I visited for lunch and experienced no wait time.

My experience at the restaurant was a mixed bag. While the drinks were good and the food was great, the atmosphere was a bit uncomfortable. It was warm, and there were a lot of flies because the windows were open to the patio. I felt the place could have been a little cooler. Overall, the food and service were very good, but the temperature and fly situation detracted from the experience.

This is a cute restaurant in a great location. My experience included a pasta dish and cioppino. While the food was decent, it wasn't exceptional enough for me to return. The prices are high for what you receive, and the cioppino, despite appearing to have a lot of seafood, was mostly a large soup bowl. I paid extra to have the crab deshelled, but it was tiny pieces and not worth the cost. The pasta dish and bread were good. Service was a little slow, but the wait time was not an issue.

Our Fish and Chips dish consisted of 4 fried fish pieces, which I can only rate as mediocre. It cost $24 USD. For this price, I expected something more. The fries, however, were really delicious. Our server was very attentive and very friendly. Sprite cost $4. 95 and the beer $8. A tip of at least 18% is expected. But everyone can do as they wish.

My experience at this restaurant was centered around a delightful bowl of clam chowder. I'm happy to report that it was incredibly tasty, and the bread bowl was absolutely perfect – crispy on the outside and wonderfully soft and chewy on the inside. It was perfectly warm, making it an ideal choice on a crisp day. I would definitely recommend a quick stop here to enjoy this dish!

My experience with the Spaghetti Carbonara was unfortunately not convincing, and I later suffered from stomach problems. Thankfully, I was already back at the hotel. We ate outside; initially, the noise level was pleasant, but later it became very loud on the street due to music and cars driving up and down, revving their engines. When it came time to pay by card, the waitress asked if we would pay the tip in cash. When we declined, she pointed out that we had to give a tip. The food was a letdown, and the service interaction regarding the tip was quite uncomfortable.