Waterbar

Restaurant · SeafoodRincon Hill

No dishes marked gluten free

69 dishesmenu read 11 Novwaterbarsf.com

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Oysters & Caviar

Oysters

  • Beausoleil$4.80

    Miramichi Bay, NB

  • Damariscotta Flat$4.80

    Wild harvested near Harpswell Beach, Maine

  • Glidden Point$4.80

    Suspension grown in the Damariscotta River, ME

  • Humboldt Kumamoto$4.80

    Longline cultured in Humboldt Bay, California

  • Tomasini$4.30

    Rack & bag caught out of Tomales Bay, CA

  • Cherrystone Clams$4.05

    Cultivated in Cedar Key, Florida

    Likely shellfish

  • Baked Miyagi Oysters$6

    Choice of: gochujang butter & crisp shallots or pineapple butter & jalapeño relish

    Likely dairyLikely soyLikely shellfish

  • Chef's Selection (6 or 12)$25

    A curated selection of three of the chef's favorite oysters of the day

    Likely shellfish

Caviar

  • Paddlefish Caviar$90

    Tennessee

  • White Sturgeon Caviar$120

    Italy

Lunch

Shellfish

  • Crab Cocktail$26

    Trap caught in the Pacific Ocean

    Likely shellfish

  • Prawn Cocktail$28

    Wild caught off of the Gulf of Mexico

    Likely shellfish

  • Steamed Manila Clams$19

    Rosé champagne, sweet garlic, 'nduja; harvested in Puget Sound, Washington

    Likely shellfish

  • Prawns a la Plancha$18

    Sweet pepper sofrito, citrus; responsibly landed in Delcambre, Louisiana

    Likely shellfish

  • Broiled Scallop in the Shell$15

    Truffled miso butter, ogo; cultured by Vertical Bay Farms, Maine

    Likely dairyLikely soyLikely shellfish

  • Pastrami Style Smoked Salmon$22

    Corn fritter, figs, crème fraîche; open-ocean raised near Marlborough Sound, New Zealand

    Likely dairyLikely fish

  • Chilled Shellfish Platter$185

    Dungeness crab, Maine lobster, prawns, oysters, clams, ceviche

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

  • Maine Lobster$48

    Trap caught out of Casco Bay, Maine

    Likely shellfish

Starters

  • Little Gems Salad$19

    Crisp calamari, lemon-parmesan dressing; seine caught in Monterey, California

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Grilled Warren Pear Salad$18

    Baby mixed greens, honey ricotta, crisp coppa; organically grown at Frog Hollow Farms, Brentwood, California

    Likely dairy

  • Halibut Ceviche$19

    Passion fruit leche de tigre, jalapenos, corn tortilla chips

    Likely fish

  • Shellfish Bisque$13

    Brioche croutons, lemon crème fraîche

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Kampachi Sashimi$22

    Aji amarillo, aioli, broccoli salad, sesame seeds; responsibly sourced in Baja, Mexico

    Likely eggLikely sesameLikely fish

Entrées

  • Seared Dorade$28

    Charred cabbage, chermoula, garlic yogurt

    Likely dairy

  • Atlantic Haddock Fish & Chips$24

    Yuzu tartar sauce, yeasted beer batter, french fries; hook & line caught in the Gulf of Maine

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • Alaskan Halibut Paillard$29

    Piperade, red mustard frill, delicata squash; longline caught out of Sitka, Alaska

  • Sake Steamed Mussels$27

    Broccolini, bonito flakes, roma tomatoes; rope grown in Baynes Sound, British Columbia

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

  • Housemade Linguini$23

    Beurre blanc, herb gremolata, roasted mushrooms

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Flat Iron Steak$29

    Grilled broccolini, fingerling potatoes, red wine gastrique

Sides

  • Acme Sourdough Bread$8

    Chervil butter, sea salt

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Grilled Broccolini$14

    Calabrian chimichurri, herb goat cheese

    Likely dairy

  • French Fries$12

Chef's Prix Fixe Lunch Special

  • Chef's Prix Fixe Lunch Special$39

    Three-course chef's choice lunch special including a seasonal appetizer, entree, and dessert

Dinner

Shellfish & Such

  • Chilled Maine Lobster$48

    Trap caught out of Casco Bay, Maine

    Likely shellfish

Starters

  • Market Salad$19

    Warren pear, cucumber, artichoke, sherry, almonds; organically grown at Frog Hollow Farms in Brentwood, California

    Likely nuts

  • Halibut Ceviche$21

    Red aji amarillo, avocado mousse, jalapeño; longline caught out of Sitka, Alaska

    Likely dairyLikely fish

  • Mediterranean Octopus$24

    Hummus, red pepper relish; trap caught off of the southern coast of Spain

    Likely sesameLikely shellfish

  • Bluefin Tuna Tartare$24

    Ponzu, sungold tomato, rice cracker

    Likely eggLikely soyLikely fish

Entrées

  • Oak Roasted Whole Branzino$52

    Butter beans, red kale, bacon; open-ocean raised off the coast of Greece

  • Pan Seared Black Cod$42

    Celery root puree, castelfranco, red grapes; trap caught out of the San Francisco Bay

    Likely fish

  • Whole Fried Pacific Rock Fish$54

    Escarole, garlic scapes, ginger-scallion relish; hook & line caught near Half Moon Bay, California

    Likely fish

  • Cast Iron Seared Northern Halibut$46

    Summer squash, white bean purée, grenobloise; longline caught out of Sitka, Alaska

  • Coconut Curry Swordfish$43

    Coconut fumet, papaya, green mango, peanuts; longline caught off the Southern California Coast

    Likely nutsLikely fish

  • New York Strip Steak$65

    Potato persillade, jimmy nardello, horseradish; responsibly sourced by the Schmitz family in San Leandro, California

  • Cioppino$58

    Dungeness crab, salt spring mussels, manilla clams; sustainably sourced along the West Coast

    Likely shellfish

Sides

  • Housemade Milk Bread$12

    Watermelon radish, chervil butter, sea salt

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Papas Bravas$14

    Fresno pepper sauce, cotija cheese

    Likely dairy

  • Garlic Noodles$16

    Chow mein, green onion, parmesan

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Dessert

Desserts

  • Belgian Waffle$15

    Salted baked pear, white pepper ice cream, hazelnuts

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely egg

  • Lemon Olive Oil Tart$15

    Pistachio ice cream, huckleberries

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Schooner Bar$15

    Dark chocolate, peanut butter mousse, candy bar ice cream

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Sweet Potato Pie$15

    Maple-bourbon crème anglaise, bacon pecan brittle

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Warm Apple Crisp$15

    Camembert ice cream, buttermilk hard sauce

    Likely dairy

  • Housemade Ice Creams or Sorbet$12

    Selection of seasonal flavors

    Likely dairy

  • Artisan Cheese Plate$15

    Plaza De Espana Pedro Ximenez, Andalucia, Spain; pasteurized goat's milk, Idiazabal, Pyrenees, Spain, raw sheep's milk; candied nuts…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

Happy Hour

Mon–Fri 2:30pm–5:00pm (printed against the drink specials; food hours not stated)

Iced Shellfish

  • Prawn Cocktail$28

    Likely shellfish

  • Crab Cocktail$26

    Likely shellfish

Bar Bites

  • Cheese Plate - Pur Brebis Val d'Oc & Queso Mahón Menorca$14

    Candied nuts, crostini, seasonal fruit

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Alaskan Halibut Ceviche$19

    Passionfruit leche de tigre, jalapenos, corn tortilla chips

    Likely fish

  • Caramelized Oyster and Onion Dip$12

    Yukon potato chips

    Likely shellfish

  • Steak Frites$16
  • Popcorn Chicken$17

    Spicy aioli, arugula

    Likely egg

  • Ling Cod Fish & Chips$24

    Yuzu tartar, yeasted beer batter, french fries

    Likely glutenLikely fish

Kids Menu

  • Chilled Shrimp Cocktail (3)$14

    Cocktail sauce and lemon

    Likely shellfish

  • Seasonal Salad$9

    Seasonal mixed greens, vinaigrette, sourdough croutons

    Likely gluten

  • Cheese Ravioli$9

    Parmesan cheese and butter

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Cheese Quesadilla$10

    Cheddar cheese, corn tortilla, and orange slices

    Likely dairy

  • Crispy Chicken Tenders$10

    Ketchup and choice of French fries or salad

  • Kids' Ice Cream Sundae$8

    Choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream

    Likely dairy

The menu’s own key: GF = printed as '(GF)' against the dish

Functions & events menu

Functions and events: packages for groups and bookings. Not the restaurant's everyday menu.

Private Dining Reception Menu

Private events only

Passed Hors d'Oeuvres (choose three: $30 per person for each

  • Honey Walnut Lobster$5

    Walnuts, citrus

    Likely nutsLikely shellfish

  • Paddlefish Caviar$5

    Sweet onion, house made potato chip

  • Mini Dungeness Crab Cakes

    Spicy aioli

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Flat Iron Steak Skewers

    Calabrian chili sauce

  • Mushroom Toast

    Herbed goat cheese

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chickpea Panisse

    Blistered cherry tomato

    Vegetarian

  • Chicken Dumpling

    Pineapple teriyaki

    Likely glutenLikely soy

  • Octopus Skewer

    Papas bravas, chipotle mayo

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Tuna Tartare

    Ponzu, horseradish, rice cracker

    Likely eggLikely soyLikely fish

Stations

  • Artisan Cheese Plate$15

    Daily selection of three types of expertly sourced cheese; candied nuts, Acme sourdough baguette

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Charcuterie Board$15

    Three types of responsibly raised cured meats; house made pickles, marinated olives, whole grain mustard, toasted brioche, traditional…

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Caviar Service$175

    Kaluga and White Sturgeon caviar

Raw Bar Station

  • On the Half Shell Oysters$55

    Seasonal mignonette, cocktail sauce, lemon

    Likely shellfish

  • Tiger Prawn Cocktail$5

    Cocktail sauce, lemon

    Likely shellfish

Passed Mini Desserts

  • Peppermint Bark Brownie Bites$5

    House made fudge frosting

    Free of gluten

  • Eggnog Cheesecake$5

    Whipped cream, candied cranberry

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Apple Pie Cookies$5

    Brown sugar streusel

    Likely gluten

Private Dining Luncheon Menu ($75 per person)

Private events only

Luncheon Menu

  • Private Dining Luncheon Set Menu$75

    Acme sourdough bread service ($3 per person; sweet cream butter, Maldon sea salt). First course, choose one: Albacore Tuna (avocado…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely soyLikely shellfishLikely fish

Private Dining Dinner Menu ($120 per person)

Private events only

Dinner Menu

  • Private Dining Dinner Set Menu$120

    Acme sourdough bread service ($3 per person; sweet cream butter, Maldon sea salt). First course, choose one: Seafood Cappelletti (garlic…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely shellfish

Good to know

Café

  • Vegetarian dishes (20)venue menu, read 11 Nov 2026
  • Vegan dishes (13)venue menu, read 11 Nov 2026

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, high chairs, takes bookings, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
AddressRincon Hill, California
AreaSan Francisco
KindRestaurant · Seafood
Websitewaterbarsf.com
BookingOnline through OpenTable
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from waterbarsf.com
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

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 Waterbar

Does Waterbar have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked 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 Waterbar coeliac friendly?

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.

Can I book Waterbar online?

Yes, through OpenTable: https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=17035&restref=17035&experienceId=772639&utm_source=external&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=shared

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