Pier 23 Cafe

Restaurant · SeafoodTelegraph Hill

1 dish marked gluten free

51 dishesmenu read 11 Novpier23cafe.com

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Daily Menu

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  • The Pier 23 Sampler$38

    Oysters on the half shell (6) and fried calamari. Serves 2-3.

    Likely shellfish

Small plates

  • Oysters on the Half Shell (6)$24

    Champagne mignonette & lemon

    Likely shellfish

  • Bowl Clam & Fish Chowder$11

    Celery, carrot, fennel, onion, potato, heavy cream. Add a side of Boudin sourdough +$3.50

    Free of glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Grilled Chicken Wings (10)$20

    Buffalo sauce, bleu cheese, shaved vegetables

    Likely dairy

  • Chips, Salsa & Guacamole$10

    Roasted tomato salsa & guacamole

  • Crispy Fried Calamari$18

    With spicy tentsuyu sauce & miso aioli

    Likely eggLikely soyLikely shellfish

  • Santa Barbara Smoked Salmon$18

    Capers, red onion, scallion & dill spread, garlic crostini

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Flicka's Deviled Eggs (4)$12

    Add bay shrimp +$4

    Likely egg

  • Mac & Cheese w/ Bay Shrimp$22

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Rio Mar Garlic Prawns (5)$20

    Butter, white wine, red pepper, toasted sourdough

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Garlic or Plain Fries$11

Salads

  • Caesar Salad$17

    Hearts of romaine, kale, garlic croutons, parmesan (whole white anchovy upon request)

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • House Salad$16

    Local lettuces, radish, pepitas, fennel, cherry tomatoes, champagne vinaigrette

  • Shrimp Louie Salad$31

    Bay shrimp, avocado, hard boiled egg, cherry tomatoes

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Hearts of Romaine Salad$18

    Cherry tomato, red onion, pine nuts, bacon, bleu cheese dressing

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

Mains

  • Fish & Chips$28

    Served with garlic fries, house slaw, choice of tartar sauce or jalapeno ranch

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Carnitas Quesadilla$23

    Pepper jack & cheddar with sides of guacamole, sour cream, and salsa. Sub bay shrimp, chicken, or prawns

    Likely dairy

  • Dungeness Crab Cakes (2)$34

    Served with mustard crema & mixed greens

    Likely shellfish

  • Fried Fish Tacos (2)$22

    Avocado, black bean, miso aioli, cucumber salad, flour tortilla

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soyLikely fish

  • Flat Iron Steak & Eggs$24

    Sunnyside up eggs, garlic fries, tomatillo salsa

    Likely egg

  • Seasonal Vegan Tacos (2)$14

    Seasonal vegetables with avocado, cilantro, chopped onion & house salsa

    Vegan

  • Street Tacos (3)$16

    Carnitas, cilantro, chopped onion, avocado, house salsa

  • Vegetable Red Curry & Rice$17

    Tofu, onion, ginger, carrot, green peas, basil, garlic

    Likely soy

Handhelds

  • Cheesy Smash Burger$21

    Two 3oz smash patties, cheddar, shredded lettuce, onion, pickles, burger sauce, brioche bun

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Our Famous Shrimp Melt$28

    Cheddar cheese, onion, pickle, lemon-anchovy aioli, griddled sourdough

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Grilled Pesto Chicken Sandwich$18

    Pepper jack, arugula, toasted ciabatta

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Grilled Steak Sandwich$24

    Pepper jack, arugula, horseradish aioli, toasted ciabatta

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • The 23 Fishwich$23

    Beer battered ling cod fried, house mayo, shredded lettuce, brioche bun with tartar sauce on side

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • P23 Hot Dog$14

    All beef frank, bacon, mayo, mustard, ketchup, pico de gallo, cholula hot sauce

    Likely egg

  • Bacon, Egg & Cheese$14

    2 fried eggs, cheddar cheese, bacon, garlic aioli, brioche bun

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Sweets

  • Dessert Flight$19

    Lava cake + cheesecake + scoop vanilla

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Ice Cream Sundae$14

    Likely dairy

  • Basque Cheesecake$12

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chocolate Lava Cake$12

    Likely gluten

  • Boylan's Root Beer Float$10

    Likely dairy

  • Scoop Vanilla Ice Cream$6

    Likely dairy

Wraps

  • Shrimp Louie Wrap$20

    Bay shrimp, avocado, hard boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, flour tortilla

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Chicken Caesar Wrap$19

    Sliced grilled chicken thigh, romaine, kale, garlic croutons, parmesan, flour tortilla

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

Website Small Plates

Small plates

  • Smoked Fish Rillette$15

    Pickled onion and garlic crostini

    Likely glutenLikely fish

Kids Menu

  • Mac & Cheese$13

    Likely dairy

  • Hot Dog & Fries$13
  • Kids Fish & Chips$14

    Likely fish

  • Cheeseburger & Fries$14

    Likely gluten

  • Chicken Tenders & Fries$14

    Likely gluten

  • Grilled Cheese & Fries$13

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Buttered Noodles & Parmesan$12

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Sweets

  • Root Beer Float$9

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Happy Hour

Happy hour bites

  • Bowl of Truffle Fries$6
  • Six Grilled Chicken Wings$10
  • Two Carnitas Tostadas$10
  • Jamaican Jerk Cauliflower$4
What the menu saysClam & Fish Chowder is printed as gluten free (gf) on the Daily Menu PDF; no other venue-wide coeliac statement printed.
  • Clam & Fish Chowder is printed as gluten free (gf) on the Daily Menu PDF; no other venue-wide coeliac statement printed.

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
AddressPier 23 The Embarcadero, Telegraph Hill, 94111
AreaSan Francisco
KindRestaurant · Seafood
Phone+1-415-362-5125
Websitepier23cafe.com
BookingOnline through OpenTable
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from pier23cafe.com
Hours
  • MondayClosed
  • TuesdayClosed
  • Wednesday11:30am–7pm
  • Thursday11:30am–7pm
  • Friday11:30am–7pm
  • Saturday11:30am–7pm
  • Sunday11:30am–7pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Pier 23 Cafe

Does Pier 23 Cafe have gluten-free options?

Yes: 1 dish is gluten free as served, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Pier 23 Cafe coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Clam & Fish Chowder is printed as gluten free (gf) on the Daily Menu PDF; no other venue-wide coeliac statement printed.”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Pier 23 Cafe open?

Monday: Closed. Tuesday: Closed. Wednesday: 11:30am–7pm. Thursday: 11:30am–7pm. Friday: 11:30am–7pm. Saturday: 11:30am–7pm. Sunday: 11:30am–7pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Pier 23 Cafe online?

Yes, through OpenTable: https://www.opentable.com/booking/restref/availability?rid=55537&lang=en-US&color=1&r3uid=cfe&dark=false&correlationId=5deb7c51-545f-43b3-984b-fb79815a8ede&restRef=55537&partySize=2&dateTime=2026-07-25T11%3A30

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