Crab Station at Fishermans Wharf Reviews

Loved the cleverly decorated crabs everywhere (you have to see it to get what I'm talking about). Busy, but service was great, food was excellent. Excellent dining experience right on the waterfront

We found our way down to Fisherman's Wharf after noon. Many of these little seafood shacks offer the same foods, but based on Trip Advisor reviews, I tried the Crab Station. Had to try the freshly steamed Dungeness crab! I told them I didn't want a very big one, so they confirmed the price before I ordered. Someone after me ordered a much larger one. All I can say is mmm! It is messy to eat on a park bench, particularly with the melted butter, but they day crack it for you so you can just dig it out with your hands. Brings some moist towelettes, grab some napkins and munch! It was pure heaven!

My kids loved this place for the platters that they had that you could have steamed and eat almost instantly. The customer service was horrible. Also when I asked for a couple extra lemons for my daughter the lady was extremely nice until some young kid could not run to her fast enough after she got them for us. He then proceeded to tell her not to give any additional out they give the right amount out with each tray. He was RUDE and it's not like we would have minded paying for some to avoid this lady being TALKED TO.

If you looking for some good seafood then this is the place, To much food choose from. I had calamari and shrimp and is was fresh! I recommend this place.

Forget eating on pier 39, a short walk down and you can find little fish stalls. They sell everything and my favourite crab!! Highly recommend the famous San Francisco clam chowder in a sour dough bread. We had it for BREAKFAST !! Tasty and filled us up all day. People so friendly and prices not to bad.

This is the #2 fish stall on Fisherman's Wharf. They all look basically the same -- you order your food from the outdoor counter and eat it wherever you can stand or catch a curb to sit. There is indoor restaurant service along this row, but it's more expensive and you lose out on the uniqueness of counter service. #2 has a small indoor restaurant where we were able to sit after selecting our food outside. The Dungeness crab (about 2 pounds) was amazing. Tons of meat for the two of us. Ask for it steamed so the meat is warm. They crack all the shells so you don't have any trouble getting to all the morsels. Yum!

You find this place just in the square of the fishermans wharf. Atmosfere and the way food is served reminds a fast food. Food is ok, but don’t expect to come out of the restaurant enthusiastic. Fish is fresh but not so tasty. Prices are ok, Clam chowder cup 7,75, bread 8,75 full crab around 29 dollars. We paid in two for a clam chowder cup, a full crab, a shrimp sandwich and two beers: 60 dollars. I hope this review would be helpful for you.

Not white tablecloth dining but an all together different experience. Food was very good, especially the crab. We ate here once a day almost every day.

We were here on Sunday and there was a lot of people around. We had the Chowder in the sourdough bread and it was the best Chowder I have ever tasted. Service was quick and it is nice to enjoy your food and people watch.

We called for a bit of lunch and ordered a crab sandwich. Decided against a side of fries and just as well. The crab sandwich was huge and tasted delicious. In the end we shared one which kept us going very nicely until dinner.

Not much different from all the other stands, but they had the best price on lobsters. We enjoyed the takeout from here. Service was good.

If you like calamari and are hungry, come here... so much, can get a little sickly after a while.. but so good.. I brought 2 drinks, 1 sour bread, and a calamari for $16.

A bit pricy but well worth it...fresh large crabs...they do a good job cracking and cleaning compared to their competition just around the corner. Buy some Boudin Bread and enjoy the feast.

Our first trip to San Fransisco was odd 20 years ago. We had visited and ate at Fishermans wharf at that time and everything we had was very tasty, clam chowder was full of seafood. Clam chowder at Crab station was full of potatoes and we tried very hard to find any crab meat in the chowder. We also ordered shrimp, calamari fries that were also mediocre with loads of batter, thus carbohydrates. Only thing we really enjoyed was lobster roll which was barely acceptable. Sorry Crab Station. you need to work very hard to make it a good seafood joint.

One of the many seafood places at Fisherman’s wharf, serving lots of dishes mainly centred around crabs, food was ok, place was busy and not really a relaxing place to sit and eat

We were both full of colds but the crab cakes we had were great. Our server was friendly and made sure we had what we needed. Hope to go again some day. Not crab season but still good.

Very fresh fish. Decent price. We had peel and eat shrimp and crab meat sandwich. You should try at least once while in SF.

They give you a little shot glass with crab in it. You eat the crab and have a souvenier to boot!! Great people also

Almost ten bucks for a small box of shrimps looking and tasting like they came out of a can. That's not ok if you run a serious business.

If you love fresh seafood and want to enjoy good surroundings then look no further, Reasonably priced also

Had the classic clam chowder in the sourdough bread bowls - really good. They even had a small shop where we could eat, away from the cold wind. Not a gourmet experience, but it you are looking clam chowder, this is the place.

Had the best clam chowder this was a first for us we all totally enjoyed this loacal dish. It is everywhere so we just had to try it we were all happy we did

Horrible food not was what I was expecting I will never go there again ever ever ever ever again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sucky

Stopped in for a quick stop for a beer and calamari. The beer was cold but a little on the expensive side. The calamari was good but not outstanding. Not bad for a quick stop.

This is one of the many stations on the iconic fisherman's wharf. The lobster roll was decent. Nothing incredible. Good for a quick appetizer.

They have the best food in the area. Their soup is so good. Their fish and shrimp are fresh and the staff is very friendly. You can sit inside if it's too cold and the prices are the same as the rest of the places ($7 for chowder soup).

We were looking for a quick lunch, not a formal sit down restaurant. It was fun to order and sit right outside their stand. We got to enjoy the ambience of outdoor Fisherman’s Wharf. And all the food we ate was delicious- lobster roll, clam chowder in bread bowl, fish and chips, and crab cakes. Service was fast too. I’d recommend stopping by this place if you’re in the area.

Second time back when visiting from the east coast - 5 years difference and didn't disappoint! Chowder with bread bowl was amazing and the family serving it as sweet and attentive. We will see you on our next cross country trip!

It's more than the food (which is actually average), it's more than the view (it's fabulous), it's more than the average check price (ouch!).....it really is about the history and the experience. I recommend this restaurant it's just fun and beautiful and that's what San Francisco is all about.

Nothing like eating crab on the streets of SFO, good street music, great crab and awesome chowder bread bowl

Super selection and assortment of Crab dishes at a nice location in Fisherman's Wharf with good service at an amazing price

Give this place a 3 star rating due to it's convieince and seating. Mostly fired food, clam chowder solo. Good cold beers and very helpful and polite staff.

We spend around 15usd/person here and get us a great street-food style dinner! We enjoy it. There are many choices here and we find it with 4-star on Tripadvisor app! And we really like the experience. So we share with you here! How about try some food stands here instead of fancy restaurants!

This is a good place to get food in a pinch when you can't decide on what you want! Hubby and I decided to grab something here because we were hungry but hadn't figured out where we wanted to go. I don't eat clam chowder or crabs but hubby does but he decided to just eat the shrimp and fries that I ordered. There was a lot for 2 people to eat! The shrimp was just fried, crispy and very good. The fries were just regular fries, nothing special but they to had just been cooked, so everything was fresh and hot. The cocktail sauce was very flavorful and gave the shrimp an extra kick. The only downside is trying to find some place to sit down and eat but other than that I would recommend grabbing a bite here to eat if you are in a pinch.

We stopped by wanting the old feel of eating in a market standing up with good food and we found that and more. There is something special about eating on the side of the street standing up or well we did get some chairs outside and order the octopus salad, oysters, clam chowder, crab legs, beers omg it was amazing and great service also!

We just had a peeled shrimp cocktail here and it was extremely good. We did not like the place next door with the big blue sign at all. We will be back.

You can get anything you want here and it is unique. You should try it. Good service at a leisurely pace.

Clams and fries were ok, only had a little stomach ache after eating. It's a pretty dirty place though. Picked it because it was quicker and cheaper than a sit down place.

Clam Chowder in a bread bowl is served by many vendors in Fisherman's Wharf, but this place had it for a decent price, $6.50, compared to $8.95 at some vendors close by. The soup was good, filling, and reasonable. One knock on the stand is that they only have standing room but there are many seating areas throughout Fisherman's Wharf.

We read somewhere that the clam chowder here is a must try so we took that advice and was quite happy. They used fresh seafood in the soup. We ordered clam chowder in bread and a combination of calamari and chips. Yummy!

You cannot go to Fishermans Wharf and not stop by and get a lobster/Crab Roll. It's $22.00 but there's a ton of fresh whole lobster in it. Delicious for a grab and go lunch.

If you go to fisherman's wharf you have to try the chowder, it can be served in cups, bowls or in a bread bowl. we chose a bread bowl and it was delicious, we shared one as it would have been to much for one. So much fresh seafood and sandwiches and too much choice

I have eaten at Nicks Restaurant every time I go to USA. (5 times) I keep going back as they have the best crabs in the world We have recommended Nicks to several Aussies and they love it as well. If you like crab, it is a MUST.

I ordered a combo of everything at a price of $24 including tax. There are fried calamari, shrimp, fish, prawn, squid and French fried. Food tastes quite nice but a little salty and greasy which can make you full and get fed up quickly. Seafood tastes fresh in my opinion. I just wished there was less French fried in the combo since they were salty and not crunchy at all. And be careful to eat near the pier since the seagulls are willing to take your food anytime :))

We stopped here because it was near our next activity. There are seafood places every 100 feet it seems. This was a good one! The fish was fresh, the beer cold, service was friendly.

I ordered a clam chawder in a bun. The guy used his hand directly to remove inside the bun to pour the clam chawder..... I wonder when he washed his hand. No clam flavor.

Fresh crab for a great price. All stands charge about $12.95 a pound for their fresh crab but the Crab Station's boil pot is a bit saltier which we liked. The seating is more of a cafeteria style with no attempt to class it up (in a good way). Definitely recommend stopping here but you can't really go wrong with fresh crab at any of the stands at Fisherman's Wharf.

Not too bad but very busy. The crabs sure are not like Maryland crabs with the big claws. A lot of work for not much to eat

Don’t be fooled in this tourist trap. The food didn’t have much flavor and the clam chowed was tasteless .We sat inside the stall which needs a good clean. Waste of.time

Get the Chowder, it's a better deal. Trying to crack crab legs and claws while walking is a pain, and you get more shell than crab. Sandwich, wraps, etc. are good. But I really like the chowder. (with a bit of sourdough bread) This is really fun on one of those foggy San Fransisco nights.

It wouldn't complete your trip to San Francisco unless you buy some fish from one of the sidewalk restaurant on Fisherman's Wharf. My wife got shrimp from The Crab Station and I got clam chowder in a bowl from Sabella & LaTorre that is next door, however not on Trip Advisor. They both are great, so get your favorite fish dish from one of these restaurants so you can experience what fresh, well cooked fish meat taste like.

Ordered Crab & Shrimp Sandwich($8.95). Very good, freshly made sandwich. Ordered outside and sat outside.

One of my faves on the Wharf, the crab and shrimp are fresh and tasty, the service friendly, and the price excellent. Grab a crab and be glad! Enjoy!

Must eat here and enjoy the view of the water and fisherman's wharf. Street musicians entertain and people are fun to watch.

Friendly serving - but the food .... it was the best crab sandwhich ever! So much taste ... i wanna go back! :-)

We bought the crab and shrimp plus the calamari after seeing a great review on YouTube.To say we were severely disappointed is an understatement.The calamari was cold,greasy and like chewing a rubber band,the cocktail sauce was the only saving grace.The crab and prawns were passable but overall not great.The service was not the best,we had a list of things rattled off to us in a Oriental accent and when we asked her to repeat what she said she did but at exactly the same speed.Overall hugely disappointed.

We had some crab and fries and it was enough for two of us to share. Delicious, fresh, tasty and mouth watering. Friendly staff and nice atmosphere on the wharf.

Get your crab kick done right. With such a large amount of choices its very hard to choose. Check for their daily specials or go with friends and split.

Second time here... if you like calamari and are hungry, come here... it's approx $12 for a big calamari. You end up having to give it away and share as it's so big.

The popcorn shrimp is fantastic and great value for money. We also enjoyed a crab sandwich but there could have been a better crab to bread ratio.

Nice place and view. Food is delicious and a lot and the staff very kind. The parking lot always busi and you have to find some place to park.

Pier 39 was a lot of fun great food lots of activities for everyone. Tons of shops rich San Francisco history. Being right on the water watching the different types of ships and boats and experiencing all the local food with so many options.

When my friends picked this place for lunch, I was actually a bit concern. After having two large dungeness crabs, lobster roll, and clam chowder, we were very happy! the food in this place is amazing. i will eat there again!

The crab house at pier 13 wharf. it was very expencive. We had Fish and chips. The waiteress convinced us the portion sise was to small for 2 people. Not correct. there was lots to eat and the bill was $102 USD. I do not recommend un less you just want to say you eat there as we did.

If you are in Fisherman's Wharf and you love Crab....You just have to! We bought one large crab for 50 Bucks and took home with us and my wife and I enjoyed it THOROUGHLY! Yes..it is a bit pricey..I was like I want the biggest crab!!...They weigh it on spot and when I got the bill I was like whoa! However, I can't say after eating I regret it in the least. Guys serving are a little rough around the edges but hey..its a grab and go kinda place so just be sure to ask the price first if you are on a budget. Other than that there are other little seafood tasters and dishes you can indulge in and if the Crab is any frame of reference..it should be good. I would say it is worth a try.

My boyfriend was on a mission, determined to have clam chowder in a sour dough bowl at Fisherman’s Wharf. Wasn’t looking for anything fancy, just a crab stand so he beelined for this one. Made our way into the small carry out behind the stand to sit inside and order. My sister ordered a crab sandwich. I didn’t know where to begin. Settled on a crab sandwich as well. Packed with fresh crab but would rather my bread not been cold. My boyfriend’s soup was nice and hot. Good. Friendly service.

Were good and fresh. Ate them the late night and next day. A little expensive but worth it to me. The cocktail sauce was perfect with just a little spice.

Right on Fishermans Wharf. You can eat inside or outside. Good service and wonderful food. If you like seafood then this is the place for you.

I honestly don't understand how this place is renowned.... We picked up the crab sandwich attracted by the reviews and found this ready-made, fridge-cold sandwich with crab mixed with mayonnaise that honestly was nothing exceptional, for the change figure of $17.

I love it down here. There is a lot to look at and a lot to do, there is a lot of shopping and eating down here. It can be kind of windy so bring a light coat.

Very slow and poor service. Food about the same. All this is is a glorified sit down takeout almost fast food made slow restaurant. No kidding. Pass this up as the food, service and prices are not a value or tasty.

I like crab and this is the place to stop for a snack. Plenty of places to sit and eat but beware the diving birds. Worth a try.

Amazing fresh crab from the Bay..how can you beat that, Great place to eat and if have to wait....I assure you it's WORTH THE WAIT

As we always travel with our small dog, eating indoors is seldom an option. When we visited Fisherman's Wharf we noticed the seafood cases at Crab Station and the crab and lobster (it is like a seafood salad) on a sourdough roll looked great. We bought one at the outdoor counter and took it to a nearby bench. It was fabulous. I think of that sandwich often and fondly. Give it a try when you visit Fishermen's wharf. It was not cheap but it was excellent.

Restaurant is not much to look at, but crab chowder is delicious. You can get a bread bowl from Boudin Bakery nearby to put your soup in!

This place makes the best crab and lobster rolls. They are massive and great value for $22 . Don’t miss this small place if you are looking for a great lobster roll.

Fresh crab salad and clam chowder. Too busy to stop for lunch great to have while strolling about. Watch out for seagulls !

Had to try it. Very mixed feelings. Good tasting fresh crab but very limited seating, not very clean area, and not cheap. Did it once for the experience and that was enough. Wont do it again.

The best Clam Chowder ever. Good service. We didn't have to wait to be seated and the prices were very good. You can take the family there and after dinner have a walk around the Pier. There is plenty to see.

Unique place to get clam chowder in San Francisco. Have a variety of quick order foods. Able to sit and eat and watch all that goes on.

Very friendly chef and owner, Have a small area to sit down and eat after purchase. No need to pay tips! Best at fisherman's wharf.

The clam chowder bread bowl was wonderful as well as crab cakes and shrimp. This was a nice little restaurant with good food at a reasonable price. It's really nice if the weather is sunny and warm. Great family dining.The beer selection is limited but it is adequate. I would eat here again, the food quality is that good. it's a great place to people watch since this is quite a busy area: Dinner and a Floor Show!

First the price is WAY WAY TOO HIGH FOR THE SMALL AMOUNT YOU GET. OVER RATED. NOT THE GREATEST FOOD. Secondly, employees refused to remove an intoxicated guest behind me. The guest kept on turning around in her booth and pestering my son and I while we trying to eat. We were sitting behind her. The drunken guest was alone. I told her to leave us alone and I complained to the waitress and waiter. The employees never did anything. The drunken guest then hit me over the head and I turned around and got the attention of the waiter again and he then decided to try to get the drunken lady to leave. NO LUCK. Then another employee came over and asked me what happened and I told him, he said he would call security. FINALLY SECURITY SHOWED UP. BUT BY THEN, the drunken lady had passed out in her booth. Security tried to wake her and get her up, no luck. Finally my son and I just got up decided to leave. The waitress came over and gave me the check and said sorry. I told her it was a little late on the apologies. I paid the bill with NO TIP. My son took pictures of security trying to wake the drunk lady up. No luck. We then just left.

We where walking the piers and decided to grab a lobster roll at the crab station ... it was really good and fresh

This is the way to eat crab , simple and easy . I get it in the morning , yes crab for breakfast works for me . Much better the the big crab chain restaurant down the street and upstairs .

Delicious Lobster Roll. High Prices. The service was great. I really didn’t want to go for a meal, the waitress was shocked’

Interesting place to visit. Lots of activities, shops and restaurants. Make it part of your trip when visiting.

Spent a little time down at the Wharf. Very enjoyable time we all had. Lots of eateries and bars..So much stuff to choose from. Just a walk up and down the Wharf is great for people watching.

Wonderful food and great prices too. Good friendly staff willing to advise and help you make the right choice.

I LOVE crab! It's probably my favorite food! My friend and I split a pound of Dungeness Crab and a pound of peel and eat shrimp. Everything was so great. The only complaint I have is that there is not enough seating for all of the folks eating from the crab stands. The trash piles made the atmosphere surrounding the stands very unappealing, but that just meant a shorter line for me :)

If you want the best Clam Chowder in Sourdough - then visit here. Nice little stop off after an casual walk around the piers of Fishermans Wharf

It’s called crab station but the very over cooked crab cakes were made of imitation crab, the calamari’s were so salty (also way over cooked) we couldn’t eat them and the just warm clam chowder didn’t have a single clam in it -AVOID

Stopped at the Station for a quick bite, its a must in SF to have a crab sandwich on that amazing Frisco roll, and this is the place to stop!!! My friend wanted to fly back just to get another :)

Enjoy great dungeness crab much cheaper than at a fancier place...great crab sandwiches on fresh sourdough, eat inside or out if the finicky SF weather permits. Crossroads of Fisherman's Wharf at the sign.

If you love crab you must go to this area and have fresh crabs! This seems like one of the best areas and the crab is fresh (not smelly).

The Crab Station is one of the original stands at Fishermans Wharf. It is the second stand on Taylor, situated amongst eateries where throngs of tourists gather. The crabs are just as fresh and expensive as any of the eating places nearby. The crabs at a real sit down restaurant are even more expensive. The crabs are boiled or steamed. There is just a tiny counter for customers to eat at while standing. So here is a tip if you want to eat there. Directly across from where the crabs are being cooked is #2 Crab Station (red sign). First go inside there, grab seat(s), and place your order with the girl. Limited seating but at least you will not be eating while standing up. She will bring your order from across the way, collect money, and give you change back. Had a Dungeness Crab ($25) and Clam Chowder in Sourdough Bowl ($8.50) which was enough for two. The crab was fresh and sweet. But the clam chowder was below average. The sourdough bread was rather chewy. The eating experience was worthwhile except for the many diners gawking and waiting for your table. Did I mentioned space to eat comfortably was severely limited?

The place is outside.. and ...just gunna say 5 days in the area. One of the best meals we ate. The fish and chips omg ..tha fish was like butter not fish E..THE CHIPS GREAT THE FRIED SHRIMP so hot fresh with a light crunch...o yea the Corn dog was really good ...good pricing for the portions. Quick ..JUST DO IT YUMMY...

Maybe it is not busy in May. I couldn't smell sea food at pier 39. I mean that I heard more better than I saw.

Plus performances by street performers! It gets a bit crowded at times, but overal, on a nice day, this is a must do!

Plenty of Lobster in my lobster roll. Should have seating. Prices are fair. Weather was perfect for eating outside

great atmosphere, right in fishermans wharf, music on the corners. we had the fresh shrimp and osysters, good price and fresh, we stop there for a snack when we are out walking jefferson avenue

I try to visit the Crab Station every time I visit San Fran. I love the fresh seafood there, but most importantly the Dungeness Crabs are fantastic. Usually one crab is enough for one person. They steam it, break it open, so all you need are your fingers to get to the meat. It can get a bit messy so if you have nice clothes on make sure you put on a bib.

Great food and friendly service. Portions are huge so consider sharing. Crab fried rice is particularly delicious and very "morish". Liked it so much we went back again with friends. Good location with views of the sea lion sand sunset if you sit by window. Not cheap but worth a visit

As well as a restaurant behind there is a takeaway counter selling chowder and assorted seafood salads etc. The hollowed out half melon, with slaw and lobster meat atop looked good. Sadly, the chowder seemed more potato than clam, and was decidedly bland.

While you are on the Wharf, grab a quick bite from one of these food spots. They are steaming the crabs in front of you. Some will mix and match the various seafood selections so you can taste some different things. You can sit down in a few places but mostly if you don't want to wait, order something and eat it on the run. It usually very busy around mid-day. The chowder in a bread bowl is fun and worth trying. Lots of seagulls around watch where you sit.

So very bad. We came here years ago and it was quite an experience. Today….fish sticks and fries - so bad. Expensive and bad.

Had to stop here and get a crab sandwich on sourdough bread. What a tasty, fantastic meal. What a fascinating place. Get some food and sit back and people watch. A true joy.

Good and fresh food. Different kind of taste. If you're going to SF you might go to this place. It's quiet different as an American culture be.

the quantity was huge...filled me up...but then i think i shud have gonbe for the calamari, not the crab sandwidth....btw this place was packed at like 9:30 am...so im sure its very popular...thats what made me go there..

Find another place if you want a quiet good meal. This was just a bad experience and maybe with a reservation and good company you will be better off than I was....

We had the clam chowder here and man was it tasty. My kids loved it and my wife and I could not get enough. If you are down by Fishermans Wharf you have to stop by this place and grab a bowl of the chowder. You will not be disappointed.

Grabbed a quick crab sandwich and a crab shrimp combo cocktail. Food as very fresh but a bot pricey. Enjoyed the entertainment on the wharf.

A nice variety of seafood sandwiches and quick snacks. A bit overpriced but good food regardless! Watch out for the seagulls and sundry other birds

Had a chower with them. Fishy and salty, without much flavour. Also had a lobster roll. I love clam chowder and have been trying chowder at every place in San Francisco.

Grabbed a quick chowder in sour dough bowl and some battered shrimps. Very poor quality and not cheap - I guess you are paying for being a tourist and buying at a take-away. Benches nearby to eat on whilst overlooking the harbour but the God was poor.

Clam chowder in a bread bowl piping hot on a cool day along with some shrimp! Yum! No waiting just fresh seafood now!

I recommend this one because it was interesting. Good restaurants and atmosphere. Crab Louie was good. Also the embarcadero was also a place to visit.

Husband and I were so looking forward to having a nice juicy crab meat sandwich from the above. Read good reviews so off we walked. So asked for a crab sandwich at the outside cart and received a smelly, mushy oatmeal consistency item. Took one bite and knew immediately that something was wrong. Husband thought the same. So 8$ later... A thrown away, not even good enough for the seagulls sandwich. Guess we should have looked first before we bought.

Just to see how all this is set up to accommodate the crowds and the endless choices of sea food is something all on its own. To be able to purchase a beer in a brown paper bag and continue to stroll around, such an added bonus.

We sat at the bar, the waiter/bartender looked sooooo sick of it. Service was fast, food ok but far from good, place was so depressing. Don’t suggest waisting your money there.

Good fresh seafood and a fun people watching spot. But you have to watch out for the winged scavengers. A seagull actually swooped down & knocked the clam chowder seafood bowl out of our son's hands.

Every time we're in the city we eat here it's a must go, the food is delicious, the employees are quick to help you and so friendly, the value is good and the food is even better the crab cake and the shrimp are a must very delicious!

If you love seafood then this is the place to get it. The seafood is not only fresh, it is also reasonably priced. Try small portions for a snack (shrimp, crab, or a cup of fresh clam chowder). The location is not fancy by any means. However, it is great for people watching and the seafood choices can't be beat.

I'm from the East Coast and have never tasted dungeness crab. I ate at several places on the Wharf and I thought the Crab Station had the best crab, steamed lobster and clam chowder! The crab was fresh and sweet! The bread bowl was overflowing with thick, creamy chowder ( it rivaled New England)! The lobster was a bit pricey compared to the East Coast. I would stick with what the locals eat: dungeness crab!

The food at the Crab Station was so good!!! We ordered the lobster roll, corn dog and chips, calamari and chips, and popcorn shrimp. All were utterly delicious. A must if you're in Fisherman's Wharf!

I like seafood and this is a great place to find it. I don't think you will regret it. The whole wharf is a little old but I liked the atmosphere

Located at the entrance of pier 39, Crab Station offers a limited menu. We enjoyed the shrimp salad sandwich, which was ample for two; and the Boston Clam Chowder in a soudough bread bowl. I have always wanted to eat soup out of a bread bowl, now I have. It was nothing special, although I did enjoy the soudough bread. Fun to do once, I probably wouldn't go back.

Fishermans Wharf is a MUST while visiting San Francisco. Great place to walk around, grab something to eat from any of the food stands, and just sit down and enjoy the city!

Some really amazing tasting crab! If you are hungry and are looking for a fun place to be you got it here!

Walking through the market I asked the nice lady how much for A dungeness crab she tells me $22.50. They Steamed it for me in 3 minutes. I ate inside the little cafe.

This is an easy to see landmark but didn't have time to try as already have lunch. May be next time. Can take some photos here.