Expensive, misleading menu on crab sandwich, not tastey
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Suzanne N.
Second trip to Capurro's for a very late lunch (early dinner) and one of the specials was half a crab sandwich, New England clam chowder and fries for only $9.95. The sandwich was fantastic with the giant (1/2) soft roll stuffed with crab salad, the soup was hot and tasty (thick not watery soup) and hot fries. Friends were in town from Atlanta and they were thrilled with their food (pasta w/ salmon, fish & chips) and remarked on the great portion. Some places at Fisherman's Wharf serve barely passable food, but this place is GREAT. Check it out!
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Shannon C.
This is a well-established restaurant. My ravioli filled me up and my raspberry tart cocktail was worth it. Overall, I wanted just a little more bang for my buck. I would certainly take some out-of-towners for a break from sightseeing. Nice decor and decent service.
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AhLin C.
Nothing out of the ordinary. I think the place just looks nice for the tourists because it's in Fisherman's Wharf. I did like the ambiance though. They have a live jazz band playing all night long and that was quite nice. The food was okay. Service was good. I actually did like their red clam chowder. I think that is just clam chowder with some tomato sauce. Dip it in bread and oh, so yummy!
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d m.
The place was great, the live music was awesome. To me what really separated this place from the rest was the olive oil they had on the table it was the most amazing oil I have ever tasted, not like other restaurants who use crappy oil this stuff was so good i asked if i could buy a bottle and they sold me not 1 but 2 bottles of this amazing stuff! I will be back cus of that experience alone.
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Chris C.
I felt like we overpaid for poor food. Most likely because this was on the Wharf, but very overpriced for what you got. My fish was very overcooked. The service was fine, but the food and the prices were way off. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.
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R R.
Capurro's is a great place for a family or group get-together. Also for a date. A wonderful, local family owned restaurant with good food. They care about their service AND their food. An excellent place to eat and support!
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Gretchen W.
Great place. Sit at the bar. You'll have a great time. Food was delicious. Best fried shrimp and fish tacos.
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Tris M.
We were seated pretty quickly. Bread and water came out pretty quick and our server seemed nice.. we just didn't get our requested drinks or food for quite a while. Interestingly enough, we saw our food come out once.. But it was delivered to the wrong table. It was at least another 15 minutes before it came back out to us. There was a definite breakdown in communication amongst the staff and our service suffered for that. The food wasn't even that great. Also, don't sit outdoors if the owner or hostess is there. Her constant heckling of patrons into dining at the restaurant is more annoying to the guests who are already seated. Also, in their down time, she'll discuss with the server "business strategies"
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Emmanuel H.
Came across Capurro's in Fisherman's Wharf during the Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival last year. They had a barker out front and he was friendly enough, so we decided to stop our aimless wharf wandering there. They have a pretty affordable lunch special, which was still in effect on a weekend. I went with the 1/2 crab sandwich with fries, and a cup of clam chowder. Everything was solid, if not spectacular. The crab meat was fresh, but the sandwich itself was just a very basic crab salad on a soft roll. The fries were crispy, and the clam chowder was decent. The lunch prices made this work fine for me. It really falls more around 2.5 stars, but I haven't been back since that first time and don't have a strong desire to return. I wouldn't be opposed to another quick meal here. Maybe next year, after a third failed attempt in five years at enjoying the Chocolate Festival before trailing off to find less ridiculous lines for tiny samples. :P #cheapdig
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Steve L.
If you want a simple Fishermans' Wharf late-evening bite, I highly recommend Capurro's on Jefferson. Flat screen sports viewing is perfect if you sit at the bar and comfort yourself with your favorite spirits. Chowder, seafood cocktails, salads, sandwiches are promptly prepared and piping hot. Comparatively inexpensive.....full-filling. A short walk from the Hyde Street Cable Car and Buena Vista Cafe (solid Irish Coffees) on your way home. Will return often.
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Gloria H.
The menu looked ok and the space looks spacious so we walked in for a late lunch before heading back out for the Blue Angels. We were given the large regular menu, the lunch special menu and a drink menu. Iced water came first followed by some bread. What we ordered: Anchor steam - $5 - it's not even a pint! Half crab salad sandwich with a cup of chowder and fries - $9.95 - chowder was chalky and too thick for flour or something, first time we didn't finish a chowder, fries were crispy, the sandwich is toasted roll with a small spread of crab salad. fried fish taco with fries - $9.95 - it came with some sauce, salsa of diced tomato, onion and corn and guacamole - ok It's a good thing they are located in a tourist location to ensure some business...
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Tessa F.
AWESOME! Been going here forever and love it. Best seafood in fisherman's wharf and great atmosphere. If you want a nice night out away from the main tourist spots this is the perfect place. You won't be disappointed. Everything on the menu is amazing.
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Derek B.
I too like many others here actually like Capurro's. I love taking risks in North Beach and trying out something that has the potential to be an absolute tourist trap. Because the rewards of finding something that's cute and charming with halfway decent food makes it all worth it. The live jazz is what gives this place an edge. Service is average and the food is just a tiny bit better than other Wharf/NB Italian joints, but combined it all does the trick. If you find yourself in the Wharf area entertaining some guests, I don't think you'll be disappointed with Capurro's.
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The Gentleman I.
Ah Capurro's. The first thing that comes to mind is the fresh bread they serve. Not because the food isn't delightful, but because the bread was that good. I believe they must get it from the Boudin Bakery and serve it hot. Nonetheless, enough about that, let's get on to the more pressing issues at hand. First and foremost - menu selection. The Menu has a variety of different dishes featuring different meats, seafood, pastas, pizzas, salads, etc., and dare I say, most people should definitely find something that interests them. My guest ordered the special of the day which was fresh crab legs over an angel hair pasta (for lack of better term). She loved the crab, as it was prepared and flavored perfectly, but was not so much a fan of the pasta as it was not. I ordered a penne pasta (tomato sauce based) and for around an additional 7.00 dollars I was able to get a side order of prawns atop my pasta. Again, the prawns were absolutely delectable! The pasta, not so much. Just not enough flavor for my Italian heritage. So in short, if you enjoy great seafood, this is your place. If you value authentic Italian taste, it may not be so much.
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Art O.
My third and most recent visit to Capurro's was for a work holiday party last week. The other occasions were for another work party (different company) and to meet a buddy and his family visiting from out of town. Overall, it's a lot better than any of restaurants in the heart of Fisherman's wharf. And if I *have* to eat down in the wharf, then it'll be at Capurro's The food is 3 stars - nothing spectacular (for SF standards) but tasty enough. The prices are reasonable too. The extra star comes from the clean interior and the great jazz band that plays here!
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Marlyn D.
Host was very friendly I just wish I had asked for his name. I had one of their classics FISH and Chips pretty good. Fish was fresh.
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Erin M.
"ehhhh" If you like chain restaurants that heap out huge portions of unexciting food full of less than stellar ingredients, this place is for you. Even the chowder was bad - there are so many more places on the wharf to get family-friendly food and good chowder. I would skip this place to head to another.
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M M.
We were given a seat right by the window, and it was nice to watch the people walking by as we drank our beer and waited for our order to come. We weren't too hungry so we just ordered the appetizer sampler, which comes with crab cakes, calamari and fried shrimp. Everything was good except for the crab cakes, which were very dry and tasted like they were slightly freezer burnt. The hostess was friendly and our order didn't take too long to arrive. I'd come here again, but not for the crab cakes.
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C S.
Had the Cioppino in a sourdough bread bowl and it was great, seems like one of the better places to eat down by the pier, recommended.
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P L.
Rarely do my wife and I go to Fisherman's Wharf to eat...but I am really glad we did! My wife and I had "date" night a few weeks ago and used a Groupon deal for a crab dinner at Capurro's restaurant. The wood-roasted crab was accompanied by a clam chowder and side salad - all of it fresh and very well prepared. Dessert was shared and really good. Although the food was a home run, what really made Capurro's shine was the quality of the wait staff. Servers were attentive, welcoming, friendly and professional. They were genuinely interested in our dining experience and had no vibe whatsoever about our using the Groupon. Capurro's restaurant has been in business since the mid/late 40's and was established as one of the original SF Wharf restaurants. The current owner, the 3rd generation of Capurro's to operate the restaurant, even dropped by our table to inquire about our meal and ensure everything was good. It was a pleasure to speak with him and he cheerfully shared stories about the history of his family and the restaurant and San Francisco many years ago. Suffice to say, it was a wonderful evening and my wife and I will be back with our own family and visiting friends. It simply doesn't get better than this! Highly recommend!
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Heather T.
Apparently everyone on here enjoys the fact that the owner comes and says hi to you. He kind of weirded us out. He was very brusque and not very nice to us at all--maybe because we were the only people under the age of 50 in there? I'm not sure. The host was too friendly for my liking. He was creepy-friendly in the staring/smiling way. Eeew... The food was good, the white wine cold, and the jazz band pleasant, so we left pretty satisfied.
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Nadia P.
My wife and I ate here on a lark walking back from Fort Mason. Bad decision. We both had the dungeness crab cakes, my wife had the couscous on the side. The waitress, who did a decent enough job (only checked in on us once though), said the crab cakes would be grilled. Looked and tasted like they were fried in a vat of grease. The couscous was utterly flavorless. The food overall wasn't bad, it just wasn't good. Certainly not good enough to charge $20+ a plate for menu choices my wife could absolutely knock out of the park every day of the week on her own at home. I think this place understands they have a captive audience in tourists and/or guests at the Argonaut next door, and don't care to focus on flavor or value.
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Ayesha N.
We went to Capurro's since they had a reasonably priced Thanksgiving menu. The service is wonderful even with the business of the holiday. Of course my friend ordered the Cioppino served in a sourdough bowl. Again, I must reiterate that the servers in that restaurant are pleasant and very helpful.
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julie g.
took 8 out of town work associates. Had teh best roasted Crab EVER... Service was great. didn't expect much from a "wharf" resturant but I will be back for the Crab. Amazing
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Judi V.
Well... we're on our final leg of our honeymoon and the boy and I are tromping about San Fransisco. Today we took a tour of Alcatraz then asked a cab driver to take us away from the carny atmosphere of the pier to somewhere we could enjoy some decent crab and seafood sundries. He wasn't quite sure (he wasn't from San Fran.. just our luck) and dropped us at this place. From the outside it looked good (and it touted Sicilian fare) Being that I'm now Italian by virtue of marriage I thought we'd give it a go. BAD IDEA! The most Italian thing in there was the boy, I was the second most Italian thing and I've only been Italian a week! The bread was stale (both the foccacia and the other, which may have been an attempt at sourdough). We decided to go with a few apps and a cold drink as tonight we're heading out to Yoshi's and didn't want to stuff ourselves. We ordered the crabcakes, which were only cooked on one side then to hide that they put the uncooked side down in the soup it was served in. We ordered the dungeoness crab cocktail, expecting nice lumpy pieces that could be dipped in the sauce, not the case, what came was a lump of grey matter, shreddy in texture and totally lacking taste (perhaps what they'd use to make a sandwich). We also ordered the calamari... FATAL MISTAKE! They were big chunks of what may have been calamari disguised in about 1/2 inch of bread crumbs then burned beyond help (think of those rubbery clam strips HoJo's used to serve then add bad taste!). I actually chipped a molar on them (not kidding... I did)... at that point we called the waiter and asked for the manager, who didn't come. Instead the waiter knocked the crab and the calamari substance off the bill. I'm fairly certain that within the next few minutes I"ll be praying to the porcelain God as my tummy is now making some rather unpleasant noises. All in all... don't go here! We were told by the couple sitting next to us (who were also very displeased with their food) to go to Scola.... we'll have to see...
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Brad C.
As a local, I don't dare tread in most places found near Fisherman's Wharf. We have a few places we know are a safe bet like Scoma's and nothing else is worth putting to chance. Upon taking another locals recommendation after taking a bay cruise under the GG bridge, we stopped off here on our way home. Nice grub, great outdoor space, and at the "other end" of tourist trap hell. I do recomend this place for a casual and friendly dining experience when in the Aquatic Park/Fisherman's wharf area. I also recommend you take a $10 bay cruise when the sun is out and tourism is low. Go ahead.. be a tourist at home.. it's OK.
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Leslie C.
The food was marginal. I had the wood fired pepperoni pizza (very greasy) and my husband had the crab cakes (not good) and chowder (he thought was good). We laughed about the pizza reminding us of a frozen pizza from the grocery store. We've had several great meals in San Fran. This was disappointing.
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Tory Q.
We have had a couple great meals here. Most recently, we had homemade meat raviolis (I hear Paul Capurro makes them!) and the flat iron steak. The steak was perfectly seasoned with rosemary and it came with some tasty mashed potatoes. The raviolis had a great ragu sauce that we sopped up with the foccaccia they give you when you sit down. For dessert, we had cookies and ice cream. Kind of a pedestrian choice on our part, but they were really good. The cookies were served warm and gooey--a perfect topper to a great meal. The wharf gets a bad rap for being touristy, but definitely give Capurro's a chance.
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Nailah D.
What an old guy sausage fest! The only people here under 30 were me, my husband, and the 20 something hostess with too much bronzer on. A few things about this place made it less than awesome. 1. aforementioned throng of old guys. 2. it was too cold in there. 3. some gross broad stuffed her bloody pad in between the bar and the wall in the handicapped bathroom stall. honestly, I have to fault the restaurant somewhat for this because there was no trashcan in the stall for her to toss the pad into. you can't flush them so i imagine that as this lady sat there, eyes darting about in desperation, she saw that hand rail as her only recourse for ditching the foul beast. sweet sweet anonymity. poor handicapped lady who is next to use that stall... you might think that all this would earn the restaurant fewer than 4 stars, but to give less than 4 would be a crime. the wait staff was great. multiple servers worked together to help you at all times so your glass never got too empty and you didn't wait long to place your order or receive your food. one guy had a jheri curl which made me giggle to myself a little. he was easily the nicest of the guys. I even saw him helping other people and he was pretty outstanding. the best part about this was the ravioli i ordered. this stuff was YUMMY. i swear i heard my stomach coo with joy. i would go back again and again for that ravioli. all things considered, i'd brave a dirty sanitary napkin any day to get more of that service and food. plus as a bonus there was an old guy sleeping at the bar in a vest and a pocket watch with a handlebar mustache who i swear looked like he'd just stepped out of a saloon in a western. that alone was worth the whole trip down to the tourist trap that is fisherman's wharf.
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Emily B.
After seeing this place on our video guide on our hotel TV , I thought we would check it out for lunch. The family seemed like a big part of the restaurant but when we were dining they were not there. Oh well, Cest La Vie. We of course didn't order anything Italian when we were there. My BF had the crab sandwich and I had the Shrimp Louie salad. I did get a really good portion of shrimp. I did want to try the ravioli since they make it there, but I was in the mood for salad. Our server was attentive, I did notice the host was missing from the stand for most of the meal. Groups of people kept wandering, literally wandering around and would just sit anywhere. That might just be that tourists don't know to wait. Anyways, it annoys the servers. Working in restaurants, I know this. But the manager should take note that the host was obviously busy doing something else. The food was good, service was good. Overall a good meal but not the most exciting place to dine.
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Chuck H.
Dreadful calamari. Steak ordered med rare came out well done. Service very prompt and friendly. Too bad food does not compare.
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Jenny T.
Came here for happy hour on a beautiful afternoon. Happy hour specials were good ($3 for select beer, wine, rails) as well as some $3 appetizer specials. The popcorn shrimp were GREAT!
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Suzanne B.
This restaurant has been built on the site of one of my favorite places to get oatmeal early in the morning - I don't even remember the name of the old place though it could have been the same. The old restaurant was a semi-divey, semi-tourist-cheesy sort of place where grumpy fishermen sat with coffee strong enough to melt the spoon and oatmeal made the old-fashioned way. Capurro's is not at all like that semi-divey place. Rich dark wood, lots of open windows looking out over the water and/or the craziness of Fisherman's Wharf, white tablecloths. I've only been for lunch, but it looks as if it's built for candlelit dinners. The menu is basic american - don't scare the tourists - fare with an emphasis on Italian. Service is always pleasant and efficient and the food is decent without being 'wow'. So why three stars? The old place this restaurant replaced had inherent soul and character - this one is a pleasant but bland space that doesn't leave me with any good stories to tell on any level. I can't give more than three stars for a place where my biggest compliment might be - inoffensive.
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Neel B.
When you actually get a server to come over and take your order, the food comes out fast and it's actually really good. My fiancee and I split the lunch special - clam chowder (in a sourdough bread bowl) & ceasar salad ($9.95). It was a lot of food for two and a good deal @ $10. Most of the menu is pretty pricey and there's a 4% "SF health tax" that is charged to your check automatically. Overall, good place to check out at Fisherman's Wharf if you're in the mood for good chowder.
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SJ C.
Excellent! The restaurant was so accommodating for my 41st Birthday. We had three more guests join us at the last minute and I even asked that our reservation be moved up an hour. As we walked to this perfect San Francisco location my sister said it was an experience out of a movie. "Cue the kites, children skipping, gorgeous sunset, boats on the Bay, moon rising." Nine women had an outstanding time at the SF find a block from Ghirardelli. Food, service, wine selection, atmosphere, live music and location, excellent. Guests in our party are San Francisco natives and we felt the San Francisco magic when we dined at Capurros.
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George R.
The changed the menu. Still a great restaurant, but when I took my parents there last night (8/5), the entrees lacked the sophistication that they had a while back. I'm not sure what is going on, but read below for my original review.... Again, the food was still pretty good, but it reminded me of any other place on the wharf. Every entree came with the same side dish... original review: Awesome raw oysters. The best I've had in SF. The atmosphere (at least the last time we were there) was somewhat less touristy than most of the other places in/around the Wharf. By no means was it tourist-free, but I would say Capurro's is one of the only establishments in that area that could remotely be considered tolerable for locals. Our main courses were excellent (I got the red snapper, girlfriend got the chicken) and the service was a bit above average. They had a fair drink menu, and the beer selection was standard for SF. I think the total for oysters, another appetizer, drinks, and entrees was around $140 with tip. Not bad for a payday meal 5 blocks from our apartment.
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Michelle L.
One of the few places to have breakfast at the Wharf (saturday & sundays) A good mix of faithful regulars, fishermen, and tourists (but not overwhelmingly so like at Peir 39!) Great food at reasonable prices, and they have a happy hour every day from 3 to 6 with $3 well, wine & a great selection of drafts including Guiness and Stella. A beautiful space, not tiny & cramped like so many others at the Wharf. Try the chicken fettucine wit sun-dried tomatos, or the crab louis (they make 2 sizes so you can have it as a dinner salad!) Very nice staff, and the owners are great; they meet & greet their patrons.
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Bianca C.
so my friend wanted seafood, and the first place that came to mind was fisherman's wharf. i rarely go to the wharf when i visit sf, but i couldn't think of anywhere else for a quick lunch. i was lucky and found a parking space right on jefferson! we parked in front of capurro's and just decided to try it. i thought it was going to be so touristy and overpriced. the food was actually great! i ordered the crab sandwich, which i thought would come with lettuce and tomatoes, but it was just crab and mayo. the amount of crab they give is great though, and it tasted so fresh! my friend ordered the all crab cioppino and it looked and smelled amazing! he loved it! prices are definitely affordable and worth it for the amount of food and freshness of the seafood.
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Chrys W.
My husband and I have been to Capurro's twice. For what it is, it's not too bad. We've had the clam chowder, the bruschetta and the Cioppino. The clam chowder was good, the bruschetta as well. The Cioppino just didn't do it for me though. Yes, it comes with quite a bit of crab and mussels, but with only one scallop and three shrimp, ALL of which were severely over-cooked, it was a bit of a disappointment. The servers have been friendly both times we've been, the music is great when the band is going and it's offers a tasty bowl of chowder without having to navigate your way through the wharf. My husband and I agree, next time we want a solid bow of chowder, we'll be back, but when we just want some yummy, rich cioppino, we're heading to Scoma's.
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Ursula S.
We have been to Capurro's twice in the last weeks, and both times we were impressed by the friendliness and attentiveness of the staff. They are just wonderful!!!!! The food was also good, not extraordinarily fantastic, but nice enough for a good dinner with friends. My only complaint would be that the portions tend to be minute. 28 dollars for an appetizer-sized portion of veal is somewhat ridiculous. And they would only have had to add a bit more asparagus and maybe a starch to make it much more satisfying. Anyhow, we had a good time, due to the wharf atmosphere and the kindness of the people who work there. The drinks were good, too. I loved the "Raspberry Tart". The cappucino was more like a weak latte, but the espresso tasted good and authentic.
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Ashley M.
nothing amazing. they had really good fish and chips and clam chowder. my ravioli was nothing great the sauce was boring, my sisters salad was just ok the chicken was dry, and my moms Cioppino wold have been better if it was more soupy, instead they place it in a bread bowl and the bread soaks up all the sauce. they had a huge variate of items on the menu, so maybe we just got the wrong ones. it's not too expensive unlike the other sea food restaurants that are on wharf... but if your stuck with out of towner's who want to eat in that area this place would be okay. It is large amd they have live music .
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Victoria D.
UPDATE:: DELICIOUS !!! Thank you !! Gee I wish people would get thier facts straight before reviewing~ Capuros is housed in the space that used to be Franchesci's The owner Paul Capurro is the grandson on Franchesci's. Paul Capurro used to own Capurros, which is now and has been for quite some time Lou's Pier 47 Club down the street, OMG THAT was fun ! See everyone is related in North Beach and at the Wharf ! Anyway......This new space is employed with family and friends that run a great restaurant, and yes, tourist love to go, but so do the locals, the wonderful fishermen, still telling great stories of the lastest catch. Just because a restaurant is at the Wharf, doesn't mean its a tourist trap. I don't know, but don't we make our money on tourism ? Enjoy Capurros, enjoy the bar, the great dinks, with Collin, and eat a crab !
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Jack W.
pricey but about right for a nice San Francisco restaurant on Fisherman's Whart ... the fresh cracked crab was fantastic [they bring bibs!], as were the fish and chips ... friendly 'old school' service ... great atmosphere ... and they have free off street parking on the bay side which most people don't know about ...
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jjj z.
Most other items were overpriced so we both went with a couple sandwiches from the $9.95 lunch menu (on a Sunday) which we were both pleased with. If it weren't for the value menu, it probably wouldn't be worth it, but as it was, it turned out fine. Great location for anyone visiting the San Francisco Maritime Museum.
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Eliza G.
My husband and I came here for new year's eve. I picked this place because of the good reviews I've read here on yelp. However, our dinner didn't come out to be good as I had hoped it would be. We ordered 2 appetizers - crab cakes and baked oysters. The crab cakes were greasy and each patty was really thin and the sauce that came with it was the one that tasted the best (not the crabcake). An order has 2 crab cakes for $14.95. We used to live in Baltimore, Maryland, so we're used to lumpy, flavorful and thick broiled crabcakes which we think is still the best. The baked oysters tasted ok. An order has 6 oysters for $14.95. For entrees, I ordered Clam Pasta while my husband ordered Petrale Sole. The pasta sauce tasted good but the clams were disappointing. There were several times that I was crunching down grains of sand while eating those clams. The kitchen didn't take time to clean those clams well and purge the grit off. The Sole was fried and came out greasy. Service that night was also slow. We enjoyed the music of the live jazz band though. I guess, that's one good thing that came out of that experience. We spent about $100 including tax and tip. Sadly though, it wasn't worth it.
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Wendy O.
Very personable family oriented service! My family was staying at the Argonaut across the street and wanted the bread bowl with clam chowder that we read about on here. Unfortunately it was Sunday night and they were fresh out of bread bowls. My husband got the chowder anyway and they supplemented his soup with lots of bread on the side. Fish & Chips were great. My daughter and I each ordered-she off the kids menu, mine on the regular menu. Hers was a full $10 less, yet the same size. What a deal!! My other daughter had an individual cheese pizza that was only $6,but was enough food for two. It's not always about quantity-but the sizes of these portions was very telling for how this restaurant operates. Very happy-very well done!
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Janel T.
Food was so so but the service was TERRIBLE. We had dinner around 7:30 on a Thursday. I don't typically eat at overpriced tourist traps down at the wharf but an old friend was in town and we met up in that area. I picked Capurro's because of the decent reviews on Yelp. This was one of the few times that my strategy didn't follow through. The restaurant wasn't very crowded when we arrived. In fact, there was a guy standing outside trying to wave people into the restaurant. We ordered an appetizer first and then entrees about 15 minutes later while another friend arrived. We didn't get our food until around 8:30, about an hour after we ordered appetizers! On top of that, they brought the entrees out first so we just ended up canceling the appetizer. What's more, they didn't refresh the bread while we were waiting so I was ready to pass out. I thought the food itself was OK, but I wasn't sure if it was because it actually was OK or because I would have eaten anything at that point. It definitely wasn't on par with the prices. The ambiance is nothing to write home about. Next time, I'd rather just go to one of the super tourist places along the wharf.
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K K.
We went here because we wanted to eat hot fudge sundaes at Ghirardelli. The host and hostess said it would be a 15 minute wait but it ended up being about 30 minutes. I was ready to leave but the kids said to stay since we already waited for 25 minutes. I guess they have reservations by internet since I saw a lot of people getting seated before us that were just walking in and tables seemed to be empty but they weren't seating us. My kids had pizza which they said was great. Actually, one of the pizzas was burned on both the top and the bottom but the other pizza looked and tasted ok. My son was very hungry so burned pizza probably tasted good to him (in other words he didn't care as long as it was edible). I had oysters rockerfeller - pass on this. It was five tiny oysters and very little cheese and spinach. The chowder was fine but it wasn't hot - it was lukewarm. Next time I will just walk up to a wharf street vendor to eat (fast!) great seafood rather than visit here. It wasn't what I was looking for. Good point of restaurant: It is within walking distance to Ghirardelli Square!
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Cherleen W.
We ended up eating here on Valentines day by default. The hubbub had reservations for Melt! But after driving around for 45 minutes looking for parking, and with all the lots being full, we decided to park wherever we could and eat wherever had the shortest wait. Trying to get a table at Scoma's was a joke, but we tried just for fun. Anyway, everyone at Capurros was really nice, especially the host but I'll get to that later. Roughly 30 minutes & a cocktail later, we were seated. The bartender was friendly despite the fact that he was the only one there, and obviously busy. The food was really good, better than what I was expecting. I had the gnocci with creamy pesto & crab meat, J had the New York steak with risotto & steamed spinach. Both were delicious. The bread and olive oil was also yummy. Ditto to one of the other yelpers, their olive oil was exceptionally great. Service was a little on the slow side, cause I saw other couples looking like they were waiting longer than they liked, but Hey it's Valentines Day, why by grouchy. Back to the host...J was joking with him, asking him if he could walk out of there with the beer bottle. The guy goes in the back, & comes out with a to-go cup with a lid. Now that's service.
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jennifer a.
Great space in Fisherman's Wharf!! I went here yesterday with a friend from out of town and was pleasantly surprised to find a San Francisco restaurant in the middle of touristlandia. Had a fantastic margarita (that's a feat that seems too difficult to prove with some bartenders) and yummy clam chowder and tomato and basil pizza. The owner was super friendly and I can't wait to go back for a full meal and get a five star experience.
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Molly C.
due to bad economic times, they discontinued the live music so we stopped coming here for a while. luckily they recently brought them back on fri/sat nights again.
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Cbr A.
I've now been for breakfast and dinner. The breakfast was amazing and plenty hearty which I needed after a bay swim which always leaves me extremely hungry. Dinner last week was great. The dressing on my caesar salad was perfect. Followed that with a good sole milanese. Excellent meal and huge bonus to have parking along the wharf.
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Green P.
The food, and I do mean everything from the appetizers to dessert was excellent. I definitely plan on returning and introducing it to others. Didn't give it five stars because the hostess seemed lost and made us wait eventhough we had reservations.
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Joshua S.
Could be a tourist trap if you do it wrong. Got a table on the patio. Ordered all the bar bites and a round of the cocktail of the week from the bar. Had a super enjoyable time with the whole family for over an hour eating good food and drinks for $60 in total.
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Sophia Y.
We got a groupon and since we weren't able to dine in and the groupon was expiring, they were nice enough to let us take it to go. We got 2 crabs, 2 servings of pasta and a dessert to share. The crabs were pretty good. They were pretty meat-y, but didn't have too much flavor if you don't like dunking it in butter. The pasta was meh. Tasted like something I could make with a jar of sauce I bought from Safeway with a couple of added slices. The dessert was really good though! it was some kind of flan that came with a biscotti. Overall, the crab was pretty good, and the dessert was really good, but the pasta was ehh. Not really a good complete meal in my book, but most of it was good.
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George C.
My wife and I like to go to San Francisco, park at the Marina near Fort Mason Center, then walk over the hill through the park to famed Fisherman's Wharf for drinks, lunch or early dinner. First stop was Capurro's to have an all day Happy Hour drink, or two. Great place with an intimate bar, and seating. Friendly staff, and generous drinks. Great first stop on the way down to enjoy the wharf.
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Aussfchi R.
Went there today for lunch with my wife, with an open mind. Used my livingsocial deal. Pros: 1. Good Interiors 2. Very good service from our waiter, Kelly. Cons: The food itself - we got the following and this is what we felt about it. Fried Calamari - This one is a decent bet in almost all places, but here it was sincerely feeling not fresh. I have had much better ones in the bay area for much affordable prices. Crab Pasta - This was OK, but the Alfredo sauce was lacking in flavor and for the price, I would have expected more crab. Crab Sandwich - This was the biggest disappointment, 16$ and a thin layer of crab filling, come on. I am sure they can do much better for this price. Fries were not bad though. All in all, pretty mediocre food for the absurd price.
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Jeff G.
Sad to give this place one star as I was excited about trying this restaurant. The manager was very friendly and happily told us we could wait for the rest of our party at the bar or sit at the table immediately. However, the rest of the dining experience was pretty sad. Pros: - friendly manager - friendly and knowledgeable bartender - good location Cons: - the bread took forever to come out, even after asking the waiter several times, and was cold when it arrived. when fresh sourdough is made around the corner, good bread should be a given. - a girl in our group asked for a second beer and the waiter forgot completely and disappeared until we were all done (sitting with empty drinks) - avoid the gnocchi. two people in our group ordered it, one with pesto and one with marinara. both didn't enjoy it, saying it was flavorless. - my sea bass tasted like Gorton's frozen lemon pepper fish, just with TONS of butter. frankly, I blame myself, Osha Thai makes the perfect sea bass, so I had no business ordering it here, what a waste. - the "toasted pasta" that came with two of our meals was cold and rubbery - expensive. I am more than happy to pay for quality and service, but this place had neither. Most people here were probably tourists, as I imagine locals like me learned their lesson. I would definitely recommend this place for drinks (maybe even happy hour), but DEFINITELY NOT a primary dinner destination. PS - When I was in the bathroom, one of the waiters came in and very meticulously washed his hands before and after the deed. So, yeah, that is a pro I guess! :)
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Emily R.
Came here with the groupon deal, they were very accommodating with a last minute change in my reservation and let us sit and wait at our table for 20 minutes while the rest of our party showed up late. I REALLY didn't care for my cocktail (I dont remember what it was called, I think La Paloma?) but my friend's strawberry mojito was delicious. The soup and the crab were good, service was prompt and not intrusive.
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Shahram B.
If you can get past the cheesiness of the Wharf this place isn't half bad. Food was reasonably priced for the area and tasty. I had the sea bass which was definitely the best food item the entire table ordered.
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Adam U.
Pretty solid spot, nothing special but nice people, fresh fish, prices are reasonable and usually easy to get a table. Definitely get something from the specials list as that will presumably be the freshest... we had a party of 10, those that ordered the specials did well, the rest were marginal. Probably closer to 3.5 stars but definitely not a 4 star. I would go back in a pinch with a big group but there are better spots for seafood in FW.
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Shaina P.
To get your SF fix in one visit, head to Capurro's. I have to give props to the chefs at this place for selling homemade ravioli and gnocci. I was also advised that they pick up their Sourdough bread bowls (and other bread items) from the popular Boudin Bakery. Oh, and about their crab; I hear its oven roasted to perfection, the old fashioned way. Plus, they charge by the pound (of actual edible meat versus the whole crab shells and all). I liked my afternoon bartender who was the brother of the owner. Nice guy who shared all this information to me. It's a bit pricey, but had I had more time and money, I would have definitely eaten something besides the oysters from Drake Bay. Not a lot of beer to offer, but the typical Anchorsteam (no offense to Anchorsteam, it's just something I can easily get while at home) and the other typical beer, Firestone Double Barrel (which I drank since I had never heard of it). Of course they have some other choices, but these were the better of the lot. imo.
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Kristen B.
This place is great. They had the best Manhattan style clam chowder I've ever had. My grandma was STOKED on the Oysters Rockefeller, and with her traditional, creamy chowder. And she's pretty damn picky. Like, really picky. She argued with the guy at the Polish deli over the fat content in the sausage for 20 minutes while I cowered in the corner and tried to decode Polish instructions for making gravy. The crab sandwich was yummy taste-wise, but it needed more crab. I ended up consolidating the crab onto half of the sandwich. Good customer service, and a nice family operation. I'll be back for more of the chowder. Fo sho.
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John S.
Crab sandwich was great, service was fast and friendly. It was pretty empty although not sure why, kind of a cool old school place!!
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Dinah Y.
We took advantage of the Groupon crab offer and thought it was a real bargain. The crab was so large that I had to take some of it home and it tasted just as good the next day. The French bread was delicious and a perfect compliment to the soup and pesto pasta. I had no complaints. Food was delicious, service was excellent, the host was gracious and seated us on time. I will definitely return for more crab.
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Tyler C.
Came here tonight because I had a Buywithme Deal. It's located in Fisherman's Wharf/Pier 39 area, so it's obviously a tourist trap. The food was alright, but definitely overpriced. We got the sampler platter, the crab pasta, and the cioppino. The service was good and they brought us bread soon after we sat down. Our water was also refilled several times during our meal. Sampler Platter-$16 - consists of calamari, crabcake, and fried shrimps. The 2 jumbo fried shrimp were the highlight of the platter. They were huge, fresh, and very tasty. The crabcake was decent, but I wish they gave us 2 rather than 1. It was very soft and starchy, but it could have used more crab flavor. I wasn't a big fan of the calamari either, as I felt it wasn't very tastty. Crab Pasta - $19- This was delicious. Tons of crabmeat served over pasta with cherry tomatoes and little pieces of sausage in a creamy sauce. Everything in this dish was great and work well together. The funny thing is that the weakest part of this dish was the crab because the crab meat didn't have much flavor. Cioppino $28 - Clams, mussels, scallops, shrimp, and half a dungenous cooked in a spice infused tomato broth and stuffed into a sourdough bread. The dish was good, but it wasn't $28 good. For that price, it has to have amazing flavor, and this was just alright. There was a total of 2 littleneck clams, 4 mussels, 3 shrimp, 2 scallops, and half a crab. Prior to the discount, the total was $63 + tax/tip/SF health tax = $82. After saving $25, that means this meal was still $57. Discount or no discount, that is still too much for the quality/portion that you get. Overall, I would give this place 2 stars, but I will add 1 star for the good service. But my advice would be to skip this tourist trap unless you have a coupon.
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Hob B.
Oven roasted Crab.....the bomb
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Nichole H.
The clam chowder was bland, the service was just ok. Wish I'd just purchased a bowl of soup along the wharf and saved myself $10!
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Andrew P.
You know, for a Wharf restaurant (the first one you hit after Ghiradelli Square, actually), it was pretty good. Clam chowder in a bread bowl tasted exactly like Disneyland's (which is a compliment, if you know anything.) Kids split a pizza that was tasty, and the fish/chips were all right too (not stellar, but definitely better than average.) The only disappointment was the Caesar salad on the side- bland, tasteless. We were pleasantly surprised and can say this is a non tourist-trap ripoff as opposed to some others nearby.
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Brian C.
OMG!!! Capurro's crab sandwich...how to sing your praises!?! So awesome!!! Perfect balance of sweet and briny flavors from the super fresh crab and the subtle spices added with the light smattering of sauce. The coleslaw was top notch as well...and who doesn't love fries? As for my fiancee's dish....EXCELLENT!!! The best crab pasta I've ever had! Definitely the place to eat when you come to fisherman's wharf!
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Isaac L.
Fun San Francisco seafood joint to check out if already in the area. First off - they have FREE parking, so if dining here, please use it! Also, they won't validate the $35 parking cost at the lot across Pier 39, so make necessary preparations. The fettuccine noodles were nice and cooked al dente - very nice. The combo steamer was eh - pretty much what you ask for. Steamed. So, you can imagine it being a tad fishy, but the portions were generous. The combo ciopinno was decent. Lots of clams, mussels, and crab. The bread was awesome, the tomato sauce was good - but I've had better. Fries - yeah, i know, were fantastic. The ambiance was very nice. On the pier, lots of windows, bright, new, woody, all with a scenic view of the kitchen - i love that! The service was great - attentive, smiling, and very patient. There is a bar in the front, if you just want to pop in for a drink or waiting for your table. The food was OK all around - I'd come again if i was in the area and needed to check in to a kid-friendly, chill, and spacious venue. Again, the free parking is a plus considering they tax you with a vengeance at the lots. Oh, one thing I did notice is that they have passed on the SF Healthcare tax to their patrons. That means another 4% tacked onto the bill. Not cool., but i think it's the law.
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Tiffany L.
A living social deal took me and 5 girlfriends here on a Friday evening awhile back. We were seated right away even though I totally messed up our reservation! The service was awesome, quick and prompt and they always knew what we wanted before we even wanted - aka the mounds of bread they kept on bringing out. A few of us split the cioppino which is there specialty and it was delicious! One order can definitely feed two girls easily. There was a ton of fresh crab and seafood in the soup. We had a great time trying to break open the legs while donning those adorable crab aprons! One of the chefs was even nice enough to come over in the middle of the meal and help us shell the rest of our crab. Now that is service! We had a great time here and enjoyed the food very much. It is indeed a seafood restaurant within a toursity Fisherman's Wharf so if you're not into that or not expecting that at all I would stay away. This is somewhere you would take some visitors or if you really enjoy seafood. The place was bustling but we always felt attended to. Great dinner!
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Nikki M.
This place is just great! The roasted crab is a must!!! The service is awesome too! The tiramisu cheesecake is mouthwatering!
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Denise B.
My dad is a masochist. He wanted to not only go to the Fisherman's Wharf on a chilly day, he wanted to sit outside and linger over his lunch. Brr! We ended up sitting down to eat here because their outdoors section was positioned in a way that the cold gusts of wind mostly missed us. Other than the weather, we had a pleasant time eating here. We all had soup, and it, as well as the bread the served with it, was tasty and the perfect antidote to the weather. The meal was very affordable compared to other places in this part of San Francisco. Service was A-OK, and at the end when my dad asked if he could buy some of their delicious sourdough bread, they directed him down the street to Bourdin. Our meal here ended up being quite nice, despite my general hesitations about braving the Fisherman's Wharf in 55 degree weather!
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Tricia B.
We went to Capurro's on 11/28/12 with a Groupon for two whole crab dinners with a side dish and 1 desert. The food was great and we had a difficult time eating it all. We had the crab fire roasted with a garlic marinade. Our waiter was very attentive and helpful. We were a party of three including our 10 year old son. I told the waiter that my son and I were sharing one of the crab dinners and he kindly brought out an extra plate for us. We took our desert to go and the owner even threw in some cookies for our son. We will definitely be going back. It was a wonderful experience.
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Robbie B.
We took our Cadette Girl Scout Troop to Capurro's as part of our celebration of completing our Bronze Award. The girls had chosen keeping the oceans clean as their service project, so a weekend at Fisherman's Wharf seemed appropriate. We got there early, and there were several fishermen in the bar, relaxing and joking around. Paul Capurro himself gave the girls an extensive tour of the restaurant, told them about the history of his family on the wharf, and answered all of their questions. Then we had a delicious dinner. Our favorite thing was the calamari, which was served piping hot. We saw all the fresh squid in the kitchen, and these calamari tasted as fresh as they had looked! We had a memorable experience and great food. Highly recommended!
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Debbie M.
Stopped on a whim for lunch today. I just had the gnocchi and a glass of wine. Gnocchi was good. Nothing SPECTACULAR, but good. The problem I had was service. I can't even really call it bad, because that would imply that I had service. A friend decided to join me and I had to ask 4 times for a chair for her. Everything took forever and it wasn't even that busy. The sad part is that my friend and I would have stayed for another glass of wine, but they never came back. Very disappointing. I will keep walking next time and find somewhere that wants customers.
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Brad P.
We didn't eat dinner, but the bartender was friendly, the beer was good, and the appetizer delicious. Only downside was the time it took to order when it was pretty slow.
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Cher K.
Make reservations one month or more in advance... Otherwise, walk ins, I would say that their plot to stay alive on this strip is to have you wait for your stomach to eat itself waiting at the the bar... Barely saw our server... Food was good tho so I can't be TOO harsh.
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Peg E.
The kids gave this stop a 4. They had a good kids menu. Service was very good along with the food. When you visit ask to sit in Rachel's area. A definite revisit.
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Nancy Y.
The only reason we went to Capurro's was because we were given a groupon for Xmas. They served us at 3 pm even though the groupon was for dinner, but they were booked up from 5 pm on. The service was prompt. Bread and calamari appetizer we ordered were on the table within 5 minutes, followed soon after by our Caesar's salad and pasta. I had the wood grilled garlic crab and my husband had his crab steamed. All the food was delicious, and ample for us 3 seniors. Traveling to Pier 41 from Oakland, eating a great meal in wonderful ambience made for a memorable day. We would do it again.
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N. K.
Capurro's was ok. i would probably give it a 2.5. i got a good deal on livingsocial - two crab dinners for the price of one and we went there before a show in the city. First of all, this area sucks. they are doing major construction and parking is insane. Also you have to walk through hordes of tourists on the street and the restaurant was full of em... the service was good, prompt, courteous & friendly - but the food was mediocre. portions were good, but the crab was way too salty - and i love salt. overall i would say you can do better.
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Em C.
The staff at Capurro's were great, they were very friendly and professional. Unfortunately I didn't enjoy the food. The calamari was overcooked, had too much batter and was chewy and the dressing on the salad was overpowering. I would look elsewhere for seafood, you could probably spend half as much and get a far nicer meal.
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Lauren E.
Our meal was solid, not spectacular. A little pricey for mid-range Italian food. Good service, excellent gnocchi and pesto! Good location in Fisherman's Wharf and good service. They were willing to work with food preferences (e.g. vegetarians, etc.) Didn't try pizza or seafood.
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Jay K.
If you want to have a great time in an establishment that says "true San Francisco" in the middle of tourist central, then you have found your oasis! Enjoy great drinks at great prices. The food is a little pricey but this place is really about the bar, the scene and the entertainment. On many occasions I have been lucky enough to wander into Capurro's and enjoy some of the local musicians preforming. I have heard some of the best unknown musicians performing live swing and jazz in this place! On many occasions I have been lucky enough to be the only male that knows how to swing dance as well! I love Capurro's :)
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Ira B.
We had a terrible experience. We arrived, with a reservation, but it took 15 minutes for our server to take our order. They were out of both of our first choices. We selected two seafood pasta dishes. Our salad came quickly but after 30 minutes our main dishes hadn't arrived. Several times our server came by to tell us our food would be right out. People at tables around us who were seated way after us were getting their meals. Another 15 minutes and still no food. Then our server came by to tells us our food would be right out. Since we'd run out of time we asked to get our meals boxed to go. Even that took 10 minutes. The next day when we heated up our meals we discovered lots of pasta but not very much seafood. We won't go back. There are much better Italian seafood places in SF.
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Mariko B.
Made a reservation here after an event at Fort Mason for a group of 15. Luckily it was Sunday on Presidents Day weekend because they weren't busy at all. Since we were all in town for a car show, I had to find a place that had their own lot without cracked cement. This place turned out perfect, although when fisherman's wharf gets busy I can see the tiny 20 car lot being completely full. We entered through the back doors and were kind of confused on where to go but eventually we made our way to the front where we checked in, they were expecting us and there were only about 2 other families in the restaurant. The owner, Paul came out to greet our group and also checked back in after our meal. The only bad things were our server was a tad bit slow, we had to ask him multiple times for an extra menu and beer orders. At times during our dinner, he would just place food (my meal, bread) or refill my glass in front of me without saying anything; it took me by surprise to see a hand right in front of my face so that wasn't really pleasant. The bill was also a tad confusing for a group of people who hadn't slept for an extremely long time due to car detailing. LOL but only in SF do they have health care that customers pay for, a service charge and gratuity. Oh well, not much the restaurant can do about that. All in all, service was a little spotty but for a large and semi-demanding group, we all left satisfied. P.S. Awesome decor, who knew you could do fish taxidermy?
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Diane H.
Got the groupon offer. Caesar salad and pasta was great and so was the bread. But who runs out of butter?? LOL The crab was cooked perfectly. Only problem was that I had to ask where the crab shell was, our waitress say they throw it away. I said that is a waste and maybe customers should be given the optionn of having it or not. Being chinese we like to eat the insides of the shell even though it is high in cholesterol, but in moderating it is fine. I asked another waiter and he got the owner and he explained that people did not like it but he brought 2 out for us. It made us happy that he took the extra step, but I don't believe they throw it out like the waitress said. He uses it for other meals. But when you advertise a WHOLE crab, you should get the whole crab. The shell on top would have made a nice presentation. Delicious CRAB!!
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Alisa G.
Dined with a friend with a $35 groupon special. It was well worth the deal. 2 whole crabs, 2 side dishes and dessert. The food was very good. Would definitely go back.
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Colleen C.
Excellent food ...excellent service..excellent bar! My daughter was getting married in SF on New Year's Eve weekend. Friday the day before her wedding we offered "the ladies" a day on the Bay then lunch at Capurro's. Paul Capurro greeted us all (27 of us)outside his restaurant as the "Ride the Duck" vehicle pulled up. We devoured his wonderful appetizers, chowder to die for(family recipe)..and a lunch that was served hot and delicious. We ordered a special menu for our guests that Lou Capurro designed with a personalized menu on each place setting. We received special attention as soon as we arrived until the time we left. It couldn't of been more perfect. Thank you for starting the Wedding Weekend off with such style....Thank you Lou and Paul...and to your great staff.
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Vicky L.
As a San Francisco resident, I try to stay away from touristy places (as do most of the reviewers here), but when my mom and grandma came to town, demanding Ghirardelli ice cream sundaes and clam chowder, I had no choice but to wine and dine them around Pier 39. I made a reservation through Open Table, and it was super easy peasy. We called a few hours ahead to add one person to the party, and they said it could be done. After freezing our butts off while eating ice cream sundaes, we decided that it was much too cold to walk around the area while waiting for dinner, so we headed to the restaurant about an hour early. They gave us a seat right away (it was still early, around 6) and it was a warm, cozy atmosphere. Right at the entrance is a bass player and a piano, so there was live music through the night. It's cutely decorated, with the typical nautical seafood theme. It's not that touristy, considering it's on the edge of the piers. The food was delicious and fresh. I ordered the all-clam Cioppino, which came in a huge sourdough bread bowl. Holy moly, I'd never seen so many clams shoved into a bread bowl before. Best of all, the clams were very fresh and very plump, and the broth was wonderfully seasoned. It's pretty much a seafood-and-carb-lover's dream. My mother and grandmother ordered clam chowder, which they really liked (mission: completed), but my mother wasn't too fond of her clam pasta, which was in a too-thick white cream sauce. Too bad we didn't have room for dessert, because they had some pretty yummylicious-sounding sweets, like tiramisu and chocolate creme brulee. Service was good too - she didn't come to check up on us very much, but whenever we did need something she was very attentive. Yum. This place is definitely on my "good" list for next time!
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Jen C.
The BF and i had a nice afternoon walking from the ferry building to to fisherman's wharf. We decided to try Capurro's because their menu looked good and it was happy hour...really wanted some calamari and chowder. We were greeted by a nice hostess who sat us outside at our request. We asked if she'd bring us the happy hour menu - "Right away" ... after 15 mins, not only did she not return, but not a single server had come out to take our order! The place was not crowded AT ALL. I'm not really concerned with how good/bad their food might be if they're not capable of serving it to me...
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MC B.
We had several breakfasts years ago while staying at the Argonaut Hotel across the street and we remember it being very good and fairly priced. Last week we stopped in for lunch and it certainly did not live up to our previous visits. Initially our server was very attentive and then a large tour bus pulled up in front of the restaurant and about fifty guests came in. From then on the service was very, very slow and we had to ask for everything. The food was average, nothing special. The best part of the meal was the bread. The menu had many different choices. My husband and I had the soup of the day (tomato basil) and it was OK. Our son had a pizza and clam chowder which he claimed was good.
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Kim M.
AMAZING FOOD, get the Drakes Bay oysters, they are what fresh local seafood is all about. Hubby and I went to San Francisco for vaca and ate here 4 times in 8 days (two lunch, two diner). The food was outstanding all 4 times. The Waite staff are prompt, friendly and willing to make suggestions. Over all a really great place to dine.
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Manas P.
We loved the place!! The crab was delicious and the service was as good as it can get!! I would definitely recommend going to Capurros if you are a sea food lover !!
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Stephanie D.
Loved the streamed crab (we used the Groupon deal) and we were also sort of confused about the ordering process. They gave us a regular menu (even though I told then on the phone when making the reservation that I had a Groupon deal) then just rattled off the pre fixed options and expected us to order immediately without giving us a chance to look at the full menu (or even a pre fixed menu!). Our server didn't really check on us until it was time for us to pay the bill and he wanted a good tip. Also he never told us what dessert was, just plopped it on the table and said it was a chocolate pudding to share. WTF!? Good thing I'm not allergic to milk! (I'm actually lactose intolerant!!!) They should've specified on a menu what each food item was and provided alternatives for people with food allergies (what if I was allergic to chocolate?!) Also my boyfriends clam chowder soup tasted a few days old. I recommended that he not finish it.
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Lisa W.
Have been meaning to write this review for a couple of weeks. I went there with my teenage Girl Scout troop during a trip to San Francisco. The food was excellent. I had the surf & turf which was perfect, but I would have been just as happy with my friend's sand dabs which were the best i ever tasted. One of the family owner's was there and he was incredibly accommodating to a group of 9 teenagers and 2 adults and made us feel welcome - unlike the restaurant across the street which wouldn't seat us despite a number of empty tables. Guess it was our lucky break since we wound up at Capurro's. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone.
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Cindy C.
I am not a crab fan and bought this group just because my bf likes crab. I didn't have much expectation from this place, but when I arrived there, the waiter was super friendly. We told him we had a groupon and he continued with a smile and explained to us what the groupon includes. We ordered the red and white clam chowder. I thought the chowder was ok, but when my roasted crab came, I loved it. My bf had the steamed crab. I love their desert. I thought it was perfect, sweet and slightly salty. The service for us was great. The waiters were all very friendly and attentive. I didn't even notice when they filled my water. =) Its definitely a place I would recommend.
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L R.
We love this place. It's the only place in the Fisherman's Wharf area we would ever eat. We live across the Bay in Marin County, and every month or two, we come into the City just to eat here. People are very nice, best happy hour in town and the food ranges from good to really good. Never had a bad experience. Not a place for foodies perhaps and not on par with a place like Gary Dankos, to be sure, but a wonderful, solid dining choice that is fairly priced and fun. If you are going to eat in the Fisherman's Wharf area and want a true San Francisco experience, this is THE place to go.
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Grady H.
Great spot for not-so-touristy awesome seafood. The dungeoness crab was absolutely fantastic, savory and sweet. Crab cakes light and delicious as well. Host and service staff were friendly and helpful. I'd recommend finding this spot over any of the tourist traps.
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Lucas N.
My boyfriend and I finally decided to eat here one night after walking up and down the street drooling over all the menus. How in the world are you supposed to decide on where to eat when there are so many choices?!! Anyway, I'm glad we came here, the ambiance was perfect for such a long day in the city. My boyfriend had the white clam chowder and the skirt steak. The clam chowder (7$) was good and I'm usually not a fan, it had chunks of clams and lots of other yummy goodness inside. His steak (22$) was made perfect to order and served with a side of mashed potatoes and vegetables. The steak was melt in your mouth buttery goodness and so were the mashed potatoes. YUM! I had the crab sandwich (15$) which came with a side of fries. I don't regret it one bit! It was hands down the best crab sandwich I've ever had. It was loaded with crab meat mixed with little bits of celery and mayo served on a warm, soft, lightly toasted roll. Like a little party in my mouth. It was even good the next day. The service was also very attentive. The server acknowledge every single thank you and always made sure our plates were cleared in a timely fashion and our glasses were always full. Definitely an affordable place to dine on a regular night, nice and quiet during the time we were there so we were able to hold an intimate conversation.
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Chris C.
Delighful meal! I had the Crab Past dish and it was incredible. So much crab meat and the white sauce was light and delicious. My wife had the Prawn Tacos and they were also fantastic. They had a nice spice and I love avacodo. We had a fabulous time and really enjoyed the ambiance as well as our meals.
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Cynthia D.
My boyfriend and I headed out to Capurro's to have dinner with some out of town guests. Overall the experience went very well. Service: The service was quick and friendly. Our guests brought along two children and our server was very pleasant with both of them. Food: The food in general tasted pretty good. The clams in bbq sauce/butter tasted just right. I ordered the homemade gnocci which itself was pretty good but the sauce it came in tasted like it was missing something. My boyfriend ordered the salmon, but did not enjoy it that much. I took a taste of it and it seemed a bit dry. Others tried the homemade ravioli, fried fish, and pasta and all seemed pleased with their meals. Atmosphere: This was during the week following Memorial Day weekend so there were surprisingly few tourists in the area and in the restaurant. Value: The prices seemed reasonable for San Francisco. Tip: Free parking in the back of the restaurant.
(3)
Valeria C.
The staff was friendly from the moment my husband and I walked in. Our waiter, Elijah, was very attentive and nice. The food was delicious. The clam chowder was average, it could use a bit more clams, but since it was an appetizer, it's not worth subtracting a star. We both had the woodstone oven roasted dungeness crab and it was to die for! Even though it had garlic, which I am not a big fan of, I was trying to refrain myself from licking my fingers (that's how delicious it was). The dessert was butterscotch creme which was heavenly. It was so creamy and not too sweet. This was our first time eating at this establishment and I am very happy to say that they have earned our business.
(5)
Gregg G.
My girlfriend and I had dinner here after a long day of biking-touring over the Golden Gate and wandering around Sausalito. The manager of the touring company ("Blazing Saddles"--they were GREAT!) recommended it without a moments hesitation saying it was "non-touristy, more of a locals place, with good food." It was about 8:30 on a Sunday night when we arrived. We were promptly seated by a friendly hostess. The restaurant was not crowded by any means. We were seated along one of the walls of windows, opposite the kitchen. It was windy outside, and there was a pretty strong draft blowing through the place. Our waiter was pleasant and helpful, though not the most attentive. We did spend some time waiting for dishes to be cleared and the credit card to be picked up. The food itself was fair. We both started with a cup of N.E. clam chowder--to say it was as thick as wallpaper paste is an understatement. It did have good chunks of clam, potatoes and such though. When we asked for more sourdough bread the waiter apologized and told us they were out ;-( There WAS a whole bottle of tasty Italian olive oil to dip it in though... Then we had the crab cocktail appetizer. I don't have much experience with crab cocktails (mostly shrimp) but this seemed like a decent sized serving (like an iced cream scoop). However, it was largely made-up of strings and flakes--not much in the way of chunk meat. This made dipping it in the slightly over-vinegared cocktail sauce a challenge. For entrees we both had the grilled fish with white wine/caper sauce--hers salmon, mine sole. Both were flavorful and came with an Israeli couscous (large)/vegetable blend. The plates looked a bit sparse visually, and the portions were not huge (could've had more veggies), but generally tasty. We both thought it could have used a bit more sauce and that the flavor lacked a "little something"--butter maybe? Overall, good not great. When we were finished and got the bill, we both commented that this had been one of the more expensive meals that we had had in a while (and we eat out a lot...) With a 15% tip it came to $95 with no drinks other than an iced tea. We both agreed that there were a lot of places we would have rather eaten in the bay area for that kind of money (but what do you expect near the Wharf, right?). I don't think we'll be heading back any time soon--the bay has too many great places to try to give this one another shot unless we have to. However, from the reviews I read on Yelp, it seems we might have hit the place on an off night.
(2)
chester g.
Great service, quality, and blueberry martini
(5)
Helene K.
Wonderful menu and decent family-style-restaurant prices. I took my friend and her husband here during Fleet Week and we did not regret the choice at all. We all enjoyed our meal--their menu consists of seafood and Italian dishes. I had the crab sandwich, which was very filling and delicious. Bread is served with your meal, and service was excellent. We actually ended up spending several hours at the restaurant chatting; the atmosphere is very relaxed. There was even a small live jazz band, which made the atmosphere even more enjoyable. Highly recommended.
(4)
Amber B.
This place is great. I've been raving about it since I left! The service was great, the food was great and the atmosphere was just as good. I don't remember the name of the crab dish we got but it was wood fire or something like that. Absolutely amazing. I've never had crab shells break so easily and still be good. Everything we had was delicious. I had the tomato and rice soup, my boyfriend had the clam chowder both were delicious. We also got the Parmesan, pancetta and spinach baked oysters that were outstanding!! I could live purely off of those. I highly recommend this place. I loved everything about it.
(5)
Khristine S.
I took my BF here on our first night in SF for dinner. It wasn't too crowded, and the menu looked quite tasty. We started out with the Sampler Trio which had some calamari, a crab cake, and some prawns. It wasn't too filling, but it was enough to hold us over until our dinner arrive. It was very tasty. Everything was really fresh, and service was also timely. It was also nice because our bread kept being refilled without us asking for it. I appreciate good service. For dinner we both ordered the Seafood Cioppino sourdough bowl. It was DELICIOUS! Everything was cooked just right, and had an abundance of seafood in it. I was happily stuffed at the end of our meal. I would definetely come back to this place to try some other things on their menu, but there's so many different seafood restaurants in SF and on Fisherman's Wharf to try.
(4)
Deanna P.
We had a Groupon for dinner. I called ahead to ask if 4pm was too early for dinner and the gentleman that answered the phone immediately said "no problem, come in whenever you're ready". So, we went in on a Thursday afternoon at 4pm. Omar, the host, was very attentive, friendly, and humorous. Our server, Oolong (spelling?) was incredible....always smiling, efficient, friendly and made our meal very enjoyable. One of the busboys, Victor, took the time to talk and make us feel comfortable and like we were appreciated being there. The food was great! White chowder was hot and yummy. Caesar's salad cold and great flavor. The roasted crabs were beyond good and the broth couldn't have been better.....we used our bread to soak it up. And, then....finished off the meal with a butterscotcfh creme brulee. Couldn't have been a better meal. Very friendly, helpful staff, great food, and nice atmosphere....that can only be better once the construction on the Embarcadero.
(5)
May F.
False advertisement. Went to the Wharf for some sightseeing and seafood. I normally go to better sf restaurants like Slanted Door, Scalas or Spruces but was hoping for some decent clam chowder and oysters. The menu outside says $2 per oyster and when they gave me the menu it says $2.50. Now I would not mind paying $2.50 for oyster but I told them it is not right to advertise it $2. The manager told me their menu got stolen and their prices are subject to change. I told them that is unacceptable answer so I left. With so many great restaurants in SF, go somewhere else.
(1)
Kevin D.
The antidote to overpriced tourist restaurants on the wharf. More casual setting and menu with great fresh food. Lots of locals, always a good sign. Great bar. Warm and welcoming atmosphere.
(4)
Dave C.
Food is not that great...I guess it meant for tourists cause no local should bother eating here. Party of three, one brick oven pizza, one fish and chips, one burger, and a cup of clam chowder. The entrees were so-so, the chowder was good. My fish and chips were virtually flavorless and the tartar sauce was disgusting... I would not vote to visit this place..forget the opentable points..
(2)
Amy H.
I purchased a Groupon for Capurro's and decided to try the restaurant. I have lived in Marin County for 30 years and have never been there. The service was excellent. Ely our waiter was great. Kudos to him!! Our coupon was for the woodroasted crab, salad, chowder or pasta and dessert. I had the caesar salad and my husband had the chowder. He calls himself a chowder expert and rated it a 5 out of 10. His favorite is Ivar's in Seattle. The caesar was very good with just enough dressing on the lettuce. First time we have had woodroasted crab and we eat crab a lot!! We are traditionalists: steamed, cold with cocktail sauce and lemons, but gotta say that woodroasted was excellent!! The crab was sweet and fresh and terrific. Dessert was butterscotch pudding, rich but tasty. I would recommend Capurro's for dinner. Off the beaten path of the wharf so you don't have to deal with too many tourists. We will definately return.
(4)
Mai G.
The Sopranos, baked macaroni and cheese, Joe DiMaggio, arugula pizza; I love Americanized Italian. While Capurro's is in "touristy" Fisherman's Wharf (honestly, tourism is of course not limited to the Wharf in San Francisco and I have never disliked that area for that reason), it does indeed have Americanized Italian food. Nevertheless the food is luscious, and in true Italian reputation, very family oriented. In fact, the owner seated us, gave us complimentary wine (after what was a long and rather intricate work day for us) and we were waited on by several of the wait staff persons, not just one. It was very pleasant to be in such a homey and harmonious atmosphere, you can just sink down in the comfy chairs, relax and enjoy the food, the live jazz and your company! We started with of course (and shared), the crab and claim chowder. Although I am quite aware it is not "crab season" it was large and scrumptiously juicy. The chowder was thick and creamy, and simply seasoned; it is what chowder should be. For our main courses, we shared the fish and chips and the crab louie. The fish and chips were a very large portion. Each of the three beer-battered cod pieces were quite massive and made for a tender and flakey fish. The crab louie was exceptional. There were vastly more vegetables, eggs and crab then lettuce. My dining partner requested, if possible, to not have any egg yokes and minimal dressing and the chef's applied this with wonderful execution. After all this (we could have had a ton of leftovers!), as tempted as we may have been, desert was out of the question. If Tony Soprano waited on Joe DiMaggio ("Yo, Janice, could you bring Giuseppe some more bread?! And the loaf just out of the oven!") This seems like the place it could occur. Capurro's is "authentic" Americanized (San Francisco style for that matter) Italian at its best.
(5)
jubi l.
This is the place we spent our July 4th. Made a 7:45 PM reservation. As soon as we walked in, the hostess walked us to our table by the window. (W/c i requested when making reservation at opentable.com ). For drinks: We had the refresher, strawberry mojito & forbidden fruit (yummy), corona and san francisco negroni (w/c is pure alcohol, if you're into that kind of drink) I didn't like it, it's too strong for my taste. For soup & salad: we ordered new england clam chowder & the wedge (it's ok) For dinner: we had crab cioppino and & dungeness crab. Our waiter was great, fast & friendly. We had a great view when the fireworks started at 9:30. Def. would go back. Capurro's is affordable & has a family feel to it. And I got to used my $50 dining cheque from open table.
(5)
Scott M.
Your typical Wharf restaurant. Probably better than most, but that's not saying much. I will give them bonus points for having BBQ'd oysters on the menu. They were decent too. Clam chowder was good. The hard boiled egg in the crab Louie salad over powered the palate and the crab flavor was kind of secondary. By end of that salad there was too much dressing coating it to be ediable.
(3)
Benjamin Z.
I went to Capurro's last night with my Girl Friend; moreover, it was a poor ending to a great day in the city. We had reservations for 8pm, when we arrived we were told there was going to being a 10 to 15 minute wait. We waited for about 20 mins in till I finally asked the hostess what the problem was. On my walk up to the hostess, I noticed there was ton of opening seating. The hostess awkwardly walked away when he saw that I overheard him telling people without a reservation that it was only a couple minute wait. We were finally seated, but by this point the vibes were so bad both me and my Girl Friend were extremely uncomfortable. The service was below average by our waiter; however, nothing atrocious. The only positive part of our entire experience was the clam chowder. We also had crab and a dessert but they were nothing special. Unless you are only looking for good clam chowder and can put up with bad vibes, a rude hostess and below average food, I would recommend going to any other restaurant in the area.
(1)
Dalia M.
Went back here and everything was yummy and delicious. I did however have a bit of an issue with the lack of clams we got in our steamed clam order. There were five of us splitting the 15$ appetizer. We got 13 clams (yes I counted) and I really felt the last time we got these there were more! Seemed a bit too much for too litte. Other that that, service and staff were great...although there was a very loud, large birthday party behind us that gave about 5 speeches in honor of the birthday boy..hmmm..
(4)
Matt D.
I found this place through Yelp and it turned out to be a great experience. I had a couple of the cold water oysters and the white clam chowder which were both wonderful. The bartender was even nice enough to bring me a sample of the red and white chowder to taste before I decided which one to order. For the main dish I had the lasagna which was hand made by their chef and used all ingredients that they made fresh at the restaurant. Overall great meal and atmosphere. Everyone was very helpful and nice and I would recommend it to anyone who has a chance to stop by.
(5)
Kat S.
I'm glad I yelped before coming out to the city to fulfill a seafood craving and although this place only had 3 and a half stars I figured it really couldn't be as bad as the other places I've been to at Fisherman's Wharf. When I'm at Fisherman's Wharf I like to enjoy my seafood sitting at a table where I don't have to fight pigeons and seagulls for my food, so me and my other half opted out of the carts outside on the wharf and headed to Carpurro's, the restaurant I had searched yelp for. By far the best indoor experience I've had at the Wharf. The service and staff was friendly, attentive and good. The food was pretty good as well... I typically don't like soup.. nor clam chowder and will only eat chowder in a bread bowl at the Wharf (yeah SUPER picky about my clam chowder). I also don't typically finish the soup because A: I get bored with it or B: I don't like the texture/taste of it. To my surprise I was able to finish most of it and the calamari I ordered was yummy as well. I would definately come back here (and if you disagree please see my other yelp reviews of SF's Wharf Restaurants).
(4)
Kelly H.
I've lived in San Francisco long enough to the point where when I walk by someone parallel parking I actually say out loud, but still to myself, turn the wheel! Turn the wheel! at the appropriate time, and if they don't I almost always check to see who's driving and walk off smiling and shaking my head. Capurro's is in the Fisherman's Wharf, which to most, just the sound of that area will bring a barf taste in your mouth faster than you can say bushman. However, Capurro's is truly a great seafood joint. Crab, Cioppino, Chowder; the three C's here are staple. The Chowder is not as thick as some other restaurants serve it, but it is still very fresh and tasty. The Crab is deliciously slathered with garlic and butter and served nice and warm. I actually didn't try the Cioppino, but it certainly is chock full of delicious looking shellfish from the Pacific. The bread they serve included a version of Focaccia that I have never tasted before, it was more spicy than cheesy and damn good!!! I was nearly full before my chowder arrived. The service is OK for big groups, could have been better. Overall, it's really a great middle ground for those family members who visit the city who just can't get enough of the Wharf and want to take YOU out to dinner. You know, the ones from Wisconsin who bring home San Francisco fleeces and painted personalized seashells.... So if you're like me and you have to promise yourself many drinks (and possibly Immodium) to commit to dining in Fisherman's Wharf - make a reservation at Capurro's - you won't be disappointed.
(4)
Zebra G.
I happened to see this place walking on the wharf!!! It intrigued us so we went in! Atmosphere was awesome!! Service was really goood!!! The food was also delicious!!
(4)
Laura S.
Yesterday my husband and I had lunch here and the service was great and the food was scrumptious
(4)
Arianna C.
Our family went to Capurro's on Sunday night. The restaurant has a warm family friendly atmosphere. My husband ordered calamari and loved it! We also had a clam chowder bowl, fettuccine alfredo and Dungeness crab - everything was so yummy! The service was great too. Glad we took a drive to the wharf to discover this quaint place. We will definitely be coming back.
(4)
david R.
Awesome resteraunt! One of the best fish and chips ever. Been in the family for generations.
(4)
Cupcake ..
One of the few restaurant families still around that has such a rich history of pure San Francisco. This new, more elegant restaurant replaced the old divey Capurro's of the day. While the atmosphere is different, it is still welcoming and delicious. I love Capurro's. The owners are kind, the atmosphere is comfortable and you never know who is going to wander in. Take the time to look at the pictures, each one has a story behind it and they're more than happy to tell you about it.
(5)
Mr F G And Ms M S.
The food was okay. The place looks pretty clean. We had lunch here. It wasn't crowded. Service was great! Our waitress were very friendly.
(3)
Brian T.
My friends and I had not planned on eating here. We had planned on eating at Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar across the street. However, Blue Mermaid was closed on the night we went (closed on New Year's Day?...blasphemy...). Since Capurro's was right there and we were all hungry, we decided to give this place a shot. I ordered a cup of their clam chowder. I love clam chowder and wanted to order a bowl of it, but since I didn't know how good (or bad) Capurro's clam chowder was, I played it safe and only ordered the smaller size. Well, it wound up being a good decision because their clam chowder was not very good. I knew right off the bat that the chowder was going to be salty just by looking at its grayish color (there was white or red clam chowder...but gray??). And I was right, it was extremely salty. No amount of pepper could safe it. I bet Blue Mermaid's chowder is much much better! I also ordered their cioppino. It was in a bread bowl that was just a bit too small. The seafood overflowed from the bread bowl, which was great, but that didn't leave much room for much of the tomato-based sauce. That left too much bread hanging around my plate. The seafood tasted wonderful though. The dungeness crab was plentiful and "meaty." If I had to order one of their cioppinos again, I would choose their dungeness crab cioppino instead of their "combo" cioppino. The more crab there is, the better.
(3)
Mike V.
My wife and I decided to try this place for Valentine's Day. The service was very good. The place had a few tables opened. I liked the decor. Lot's of fishing poles and nets all over the restaurant. My wife had the 1 pound of crab. This was steamed with garlic and butter. It was very good. The price wasn't too bad as well. I had the Crab Cioppino. The sourbread bowl was good. Too small for this dish. The crab did overflow from the bowl. The tomato base sauce acould of had much more flavor. It was very light at best. The crab saved the dish. Not sure if I would go back. There are so many other great seafood restaurants close by. Three stars for the crab, the decor, and the service.
(3)
Luigi C.
One of my favorite places on the wharf. Whenever I have friends from out of town I take them here to experience San Francisco. The seafood, pizza, pasta you can't go wrong. I am also amazed by their breakfast.
(5)
Jen H.
Drink specials and appetizer specials couldn't save this place from receiving more than only a 3-star rating. It's just "meh" to "A-OK" -- the food wasn't great, the service was kind of slow, and the menu was basically lots of fried, or very carblicious items. The plus side, it's inexpensive where as most of the places in this area are tourist traps and charge an arm and a leg, and the drink specials don't hurt... especially when you come from the land of blue laws (Boston) and drink specials are unheard of.
(3)
Sarah F.
Always looking for a good crab sandwich. Capurro's didn't disappoint. The clam chowder was also great. I had a lunch special 1/2 crab sandwich, cup of chowder, and fries, for around $10. Great value and great food.
(4)
Billy C.
Sand Dabs and Petrale da Sole are delicious. After dinner get a family style hug and kiss from Paul or just order some of Patty's famous apple crisp!
(5)
Michael B.
Having bought a living social deal and reading the reviews I was a little apprehensive but for no reason. We had the steamed Mussels a huge plate of New Zealand Mussels and then followed on with Fish and Chips and Blackened Snapper. All the food was well presented for the price. The Blackened Snapper was only $18 and was a good portion. Not sure why others had such poor reviews. We were immediately sat down and given food and water. Service was friendly and the lady server was knowledgable. Yes your in Fisherman's Wharf but if you want a simple fish restaurant this is a good standby
(4)
kari z.
Wonderful experience - EVERY TIME! Great food, great service, amazing views and - PARKING! I love that Capurro's maintains all that is good about old SF Fisherman's Wharf - but is separate from the total touristy vibe that permeates the heart of what is now best known as Fisherman's Wharf. The live music is not overpowering, it is perfect for an occasion - date friendly or kid friendly. First - BREAKFAST - amazing and fresh, lunch - also amazing the crab sandwich is to live for - Dinner specials always treat. Speaking of treats... desserts are not to be turned down with an in house pastry chef - A-mazing. Truly a Family restaurant!
(5)
Doug A.
The food and the wait staff were good...although over worked. Our clam chowder came out cold on top. Our waitress got buried at a huge table of coworkers and never returned. Other wait staff helped us finish our meal and pay to get out. Great atmosphere...a bit away from the tourist crowds further east. We'll try Cioppino's a block down next time.
(3)
Dean L.
Large portions and taisty
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Miss M.
The woodstone oven roasted dungeness crab is absolutely delicious!
(5)
Baxter C.
Best crab sandwich in the city! Fantasic owner and great staff. Do not pass this place when in the area. I would give it 6 stars if I could!
(5)
Richard M.
Ate here on a Friday night. Made a reservation for 7:30 in case it was crowded, but there were still a few tables available, so we probably didn't need one. I started with the white clam chowder followed by cioppino, my wife had the sole. The cioppino (in a bread bowl, which was the only choice) had lots of crab, clam and mussels, and was quite tasty. Topped it all off with a nice bottle of wine. The service was great (didn't feel rushed or ignored) and the food was quite good. We'll probably keep looking for good places to eat at Fisherman's Wharf, but this is certainly a good choice.
(3)
Jason W.
I had a very mediocre experience here. I got the seafood pasta special. It tasted bland and reminded me of a frozen dinner. The drinks were pretty good. However, there was a big party there and the waitress seemed to forget my drinks. I could not find her. I had to eat the meal and just ended up drinking water. The actually place has a lot of brown wood colors for decorations. The ambiance is nice enough but later I thought it was called Crapurros.....really..
(2)
X F.
Good fish and chips.. okay clam chowder. Not the worst but not the best either. Could find better fish and chips & clam chowder elsewhere for a better price.
(3)
Grant M.
Capurro's is the undisputed Fisherman's Wharf favorite among San Francisco locals. The food is dependably good and the atmosphere is upscale yet warm and friendly. This is the sort of restaurant where you'll likely be greeted at the door by the owner and have your food prepared by one of his sons. There are a lot of wonderful restaurants in SF, but few with such history and heritage. Also Note: Great live jazz band, easy street parking & parking lot behind the restaurant.
(5)
J W.
Great pancakes after a swim in the Bay! The restaurant is super nice & clean also. Eat here!!!!
(3)
R. D.
Best darn Happy Hour in Fisherman's Wharf. Good wine and mixed drinks for $3.00, individual, delicious pizza, shrimp ( popcorn or quesadilla) for $3.00. Family owned and cared for since 1946. You cannot beat this restaurant for good food, service and good vibes.
(4)
Caitlin B.
My friend and I decided to go here for dinner last night because it had a variety of options... I ended up getting the veggie pizza, which was fabulous! She got crab cakes and a ceasar salad... the crab cakes were only supposed to be an appetizer, but she still thought they were a little small. We also got some free bread which is always nice. I would definitely go here again, and get the veggie pizza!
(4)
Nicole T.
We go to San Francisco a few times a year, and usually the restaurants are more concerned with quantity rather than quality. However, this restaurant was not like that. I made a reservation the night before and was seated as soon as I walked in. Our waiter was very good, our food came within a reasonable time and was what we ordered. i would recommend this restaurant and will go back.:)
(4)
JEANETTA M.
I am a big Yelp fan and I do depend on it for guidance to great places around the nation. Well, this time it was an epic fail. I had friends visiting that wanted great clam chowder and a wonderful seafood dinner on the wharf. We were treated with poor service and the food was pretty basic. The waitress was terrible, and her attitude did not help. It was just a very bad experience overall. It made me sad as a Bay Area native that this occurred. I will not be going back and hope Capurros visits and corrects the issue. Thumbs down 3 times.
(1)
Roger H.
Excellent food and great service The Sand Dabs (available only in California) were some of best every and waiter who was Italian was so professional and helpful
(5)
Amy B.
This is Hubby's and my favorite seafood place in the City. We only come for lunches, but we have come 6 or 7 times, and the quality has always been consistently high. They feature specials around $16 - these are written on the chalk board, and are so fresh - you might as well have caught the fish yourself! The blackened snapper I had yesterday is just superb... Wish I had the recipe. It came with fries and a salad - perfect skinny fries just the way I like them, and an excellent vinaigrette on the baby-lettuce and tomato salad. Hubs had the Crab Louie - he was wishing he could choose something else, but he couldn't resist it. It is sooooo good - only the Davenport in Spokane stands up to it. The atmosphere at Capurro's is very pleasant - old-time seafood joint without being kitsch-y. Friendly, fast service. No view, except that of a stream of tourists walking by - but it's fun to watch. There are tables outside for those rare days when it isn't too windy or cold to be out there, and they sometimes have a jazz combo in the bar. Oh yes - and compared to many of the other "biggies" on the wharf, the prices are generally 30% less.
(5)
Stephanie L.
It has been months since I have written a review, but I felt compelled to share our experience. Randall knows I love crab and against his better judgement he bought a Groupon. I made reservations through yelp with OpenTable for Friday at 7:30pm. We decided to go early to see if could get seated before our reservation. The host approached us when we entered the restaurant. This is how the conversation went. Host:"Do you have reservations?" Me: Yes for 7:30pm, can we be seated early? Host: No you are too early. It is only 6:45 and I don't want you to get seated and have bad service Me: *confused* so can we be considered a walk in. Host: No you cannot, but if there is a no show I can put you in Me: Did you want our names Host: uh no...oh ok what is your name? Me: Randall. Ok so we will just sit at the bar and wait. I think there was miscommunication in what he meant, but the manner in which he said it threw us off. In the 15 minutes we were siting near the entrance, He turned away 2 parties. He was telling him sorry guys its a Friday and we are all booked. I think he should told us he was not taking walk ins and only reservations for now. The food was a little disappointing. I don't know if it was the fact that we had a Groupon that our crab was a little dry or just the style of the roasted crab. The portions were a little skimpy and did not look like a full serving of a crab. Also we saw other Groupon tables had a lot more crab than us. I would recommend the red clam chowder, but was not impressed by the pasta. The dessert was a little too sweet, and trust me I LOVE SWEETS. Overall I would not go back to this restaurant.
(2)
Scarlett J.
We went here on my last day in SF. It was very busy but we only had to wait 10 minutes for a table. The staff were attentive and helpful. We never had to wait to ask for a drink. The blueberry margarita was absolutely delicious! Fresh blueberries! We had a mixed hot starter which had shrimp, a crab cake and calamari - it was really good! I then had the clam chowder in a bread bowl which I really enjoyed, very tasty. I've nothing to compare it to as it was my first, but I'd definitely eat it again. Overall it was a really pleasant experience and I left feeling very content!
(5)
Heather L.
Upon arrival, the hostess said we did not have a reservation. Luckily there was a table leaving so it wasn't a problem. We were in a hurry because we were going to see Book of Mormons after dinner. If not for the groupon we would've never dined here. Our groupon included two crabs, a soup, salad or pasta and a dessert. The server recommended the garlic wine sauce crab. I wasn't too excited with the pasta choice so I opted for salad. The crab did not taste as fresh as I expected it to since we were in fisherman's wharf. It felt light and too easy to crack. The salad was just a typical green salad. Dessert however was the best part. It was a butterscotch pudding. I loved it. This restaurant has an old school feel to it. When we thanked the hostess she did not smile or say anything.
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Whitney S.
My husband and I came here on a Friday night after buying the Groupon Deal. After havig the meal, I would never pay the normal price for what we got but it was very good and we each got so much crab we couldn't finish it all. The crab groupon meal consists of each person getting a choice of red or white clam chowder, soup of the day, salad or pasta in a red sauce, crab for each person and a dessert to share(the dessert is small but after all that crab it is perfect) I had the white clam chowder which had plenty of clams and slightly on the salty side but all in all good The crab is basically a bowl of legs and knuckles covered in wood fired garlic and white wine sauce. It was very tasty and, again, had SO much crab. It is super messy so make sure you take off all rings and jewelry off so you can really get in there and get some good meat The dessert was a small cup of salted butterscotch pudding and a few small cookies. It was a perfect way to end the meal The service was ok. Our waiter just seemed unhappy to be there and it took us awhile to get our drinks order in even though there were waiters just standing around eating. Luckily, we are pretty patient people so it didn't bother us too much After, we headed over to the Buena Vista Cafe for Irish Coffees
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Lee H.
Not a bad place for happy hour, service was a little slow, but $3 for a shrimp quesadilla isn't too shabby!
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Mike B.
I just ate there and had a delightful time. I ate the never-ending sourdough bowl of clam chowder. Free refills - it was a pleasant surprise.
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Stella L.
Capurros, thank you for being so nice to Groupon customers. We had a lovely meal at your restaurant. I've had some bad experiences with snobby waitstaff who think they're going to get shafted on a tip, and/or otherwise treated like second-rate citizens. So it's refreshing to be treated nicely like normal customers at a sit-down restaurant. The woodstone roasted crab was nice and meaty and the butter garlic sauce it was swimming in was delicious. The butterscotch pot de creme for dessert was excellent, sweet and slightly salty. My husband and I had a wonderful and filling meal. Thanks again for making our night!
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Noel M.
Thank goodness for Groupon! I doubt I would have stopped in otherwise, thinking this was too much of a tourist trap. The interior isn't that cozy but the food and service were right on. The chowder was more than just a bowl of cream and the whole, roasted crab was succulent. I definitely got my fill of shellfish for a couple of weeks.
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Missy C.
Groupon deal $35 for a Woodstone-Roasted Crab Dinner for Two ($76.90 Total Value) It advertise the Groupon for 2 whole Dungeness crabs, I felt more like it was 2 plates of 1 crab, not 2. Total rip-off!! It took over half an hour to serve the woodstone-roasted in a white-wine garlic sauce. We had to ask to check on our orders as well. My plate only consists of few legs and 1 claw, half a body. More like splitting an order of 1 crab, wasn't what it advertise "Two whole Dungeness crabs"....liar!!! It included soup, salad, or a side of pasta, I chose to try the "red" clam chowder. Never tried red, but it tasted more like veggie soup instead, not much clam. Its even more tastier to open a can of clam chowder instead. Appetizers: Fried Calamari. It was def fried...it was so dark!!! More like burnt calamari, and quite small. Mini calamaris. No sauce came with it, only a small lemon.. One dessert (a $7 value): A small glass cup Butterscotch. It was so sweet that can cause you cavities after eating the whole thing in 10 minutes. I just took a small bite, didn't want to loose my whole set of teeths. Service: No wait at all on a Saturday night at 7:30pm. I feel like they don't have enough servers to serve people either. Maybe that's why they have to try attracting people from Groupon deals.
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Tammy F.
GROUPON DEAL!! Eh...it was ok.. GROUPON: ($35) 2 whole crabs (not really)... A pick of either salad,soup or pasta for 2 A dessert to share Ambiance: - Great Decor...as you step in..left side is the restaurant...straight is the restroom..right side is the bar with tvs. - Friendly greeting from host and manager/owner. The manager/owner said he has been there for 45 years +. He is very friendly and down to earth. I really like how he conversates with us and the rest of the customers. It makes people feel welcome. Food: - Bread was served first...cold bread...with no butter no seasoning..FAIL - We ordered 1/2 dozen of oysters...two from each different designation so we can try all three. (not on groupon deal)...only 2 was good..the othr 4 wasn't so great. And I had no idea which 2 it was bc the server didn't explain. - Crab was literally not 2 whole crabs..My bf and I put together our crabs and I realized I have like 14 legs and one body. While he has 2 bodies and like 5 legs. They probably chop up all the crabs and roast them together then try to put the pieces back together so you are not getting your ONE WHOLE CRAB. It's more like a few pieces of this crab and a few pieces of another. - Clam chowder..no bueno...super salty..and small...Can Progresso takes better. - Pasta with marina sauce...I think I can make better pasta..and it also came hard and cold...Brrr..=( Service: - Server Martha was very friendly. Pretty face! However, not efficient. We often had to wait for her attention. I think she was only at our table twice. First time, to take order. Second time to give the check. - When the oysters were dropped on our table, we had no idea which oyster is what since they put all the oysters on one plate. Mostly servers explain which order is which so you know where your oysters came from. But I guess not here. I had no idea what I was eating. - No one really came to take our dishes away after we were done. There were crab shells full to the top. Kinda disappointing. Pricing: - We ended up paying another $40 because of the oyster, tax and gratuity. So our overall visit was $75 for 2 people. If it wasn't for the groupon the total would have easily been $110+. Not really worth it for the food. Overall: Manager/Owner/Host was awesome. Wish he was our server. The food was mediocre. Not really worth it for the price. Maybe the next time I come I'll just sit at the bar, watch the game and order me a few oysters. Won't be coming back for the crab, soup, or pasta.
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ina a.
Very disappointed. We came here with a groupon deal that included 2 crabs,soups and a desert. Chowder was 1)salty,2)thick because of excess of flour (I know what a good cup of chowder taste like,just go across the street to Blue Mermaid!) their "creme brulee" dessert was with a layer of butter on top instead of sugar crust. Crabs were good,thou it's kind of food hard to be messed up. Simply don't go there. I will never ever go there again... To management: if you want to boost your sales thru groupon,you better offer good quality food.,so we will be wanting come back....
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Paul L.
My first stop to eat in SF, Capurros. My gf made reservations here and was glad with the service we received. I'm sure our waiter had a better time winking at my gf every chance he got.
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Theresa H.
My reservation for Capurro's Restaurant was for 8:00 pm on a Thursday night and this place was about 2/3 full. Not too bad for a cold January night. . I know the restaurant sits in one of the most touristy parts of the city, but from my observation, it looked as if a lot of locals were dining there. All around me I saw the waiters and customers acknowledge each other by name. Tip...After 7:30 pm street parking is free so I parked behind the Argonaut Hotel and walked over to the restaurant. As for the food, oh yum, the crab was cooked to perfection. Also loved the little pot de creme dessert with the two biscotti. The Service was excellent. Everyone I came into contact with, that worked at Capurro's; were very knowledgeable, warm, and friendly. I noticed, aside from the crab, lots of pizza being ordered. I enjoyed my experience and will return.
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David H.
St. Peter use to host Crab feast, boiled marinated crab in EVOO and vinegar (simple and delish). Finally found a restaurant that has this dish... man is it authentic and good. Old world SF Italian fisherman recipe that was abundant in the 80s... now mostly all gone. Just for those memories and great dish its worth coming back. Note: Had other items such as Oyster rockefellar (named something else here), it was mediocre... so was the deserts. Place is also rather pricey for a crab, and other items.
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Meryem E.
The best Groupon deal I've ever purchased!! ($35) Good sized fresh crab and a variety of ways to be cooked. Excellent service. Big S/O to our waitress (Petite Latina w a nice smile) no homo;) Hubby raved about the calamari. Left so full and satisfied. we'll be coming back!
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Ms. K.
Cappurro's: the quality of food good the service a 1 star. Wandering the Fishermans Wharf for lunch, we stumbled on this restaurant mainly because I was in search for a Lobster Roll. We were greeted and seated. Our waiter Gonzales Wener took our drink orders as we checked out the menu. My husband wanted 1/2 dozen oysters on the half shell, but wanted the minuet sauce (all of 5 ingredients, shallots, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper), we were told by our Gonzales that that request would be no problem at all. We also ordered the Baked Clams along with my Lobster Roll. The oysters and lobster roll were delivered first by another waiter, when asked where the minuet sauce was, we were told the kitchen doesn't make it. We returned the oysters to look at the menu again. We then ordered the Jumbo Shrimp Steamers (steamed in a garlic herb broth with grilled sourdough crostini). By this time I was almost done with my lobster roll, which was excellent. Finally, the shrimp came but came as a Jumbo Shrimp Fettuccini, AGAIN that went back. When the correct dish finally came out, I was done and had to ask our Gonzales to comp us something while I sit there and wait for their 2 mess-ups. Gonzales comped us 2 beers. When I asked to speak to a Manager I was told there was no Manager on duty that day, really? How can you run a restaurant and have no Manager, even McDonald's has a Manager on site. And when I'm spending $81.00 on LUNCH food and the order was delivered not only once wrong but twice, there better be a damn Manager on site.
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Li Z.
Avoid. We stopped because we got tired of looking at restaurant after restaurant. It's a little like impulse shopping, go with a list and a plan or Capurro's will happen to you. Started with the Clam Chowder. It was all cream and potato. No extra flavour, no complexity to the soup. It was just salty cream with potatoes and a few pieces of overcooked clams. Cesar salad with shrimp. This wasn't bad. We ordered the large shrimp and there were about 5 that came with the salad. It was nicely dressed and quite lemony, which I liked. Mussel pizza. Ok, first, the mussels are on the shells and kind of thrown on the pizza, so you have to deshell them. The crust was the best part. It needed more tomato sauce for sure and some more seasoning, maybe some fresh oregano or something... Maybe I just ordered the wrong dishes :(
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Hayley A.
This restaurant is really great for a lunch along the pier. We chose to eat here because our dog was aloud to sit with us on the patio. We were promptly greeted and seated by a really friendly woman and the waiter came out quickly to take our order. The service was great and the food wasn't bad either. I got the fresh fish tacos which tasted very fresh and came with a side salad with amazing balsamic dressing. My boyfriend ordered the clam chowder in a bread bowl and was satisfied with his choice as well. They were having an all day happy hour with $4 beers, but I guess you have to order certain beers to qualify for the $4 price, mine was $6, which still is not bad in my opinion. Great place to try, especially if you have your four legged friend with you! The owner or manager (not sure which) said she loves dogs!
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Al L.
Fisherman's Wharf is not usually our destination point for dinner, but we ventured into this tourist mecca to cash in on a Groupon at Capurro's for a crab dinner. With 6:30pm reservations for a Tuesday evening, we were promptly seated at a window table facing the Cannery. We asked our waiter about the selections for deal and he explained that each of us would be entitled to a Dungeness crab dinner with a choice of soup, salad or pasta. The crab can be selected as chilled, chilled and marinated with garlic and herb vinaigrette, steamed, or Woodstone roasted (recommended by the waiter), Manhattan or New England clam chowder or Caesar salad. Our order: Caesar salad - nicely dressed salad with shave parmesan cheese with large croutons. ( yelp.com/biz_photos/capu… ) Cup of New England clam chowder: good flavors, but short in clams and potatoes. ( yelp.com/biz_photos/capu… ) Woodstone roasted crab: we both chose this recommended version. Decent size crab in a flavorful garlic wine sauce. Enjoyed dipping the house French bread into this sauce. As for the crab, it did not appear to be very fresh since the meat was not firm and was not white in color. ( yelp.com/biz_photos/capu… ) Butterscotch pudding topped with whipped cream and caramel sauce. A very tasty pudding. ( yelp.com/biz_photos/capu… ) Overall, an ok meal given that the star of the meal, the Dungeness crab, was not up to par. Would have been more disappointed had we paid full price for this meal.
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Maddie P.
I'm not a seafood person, so I was a little worried to go to a seafood place. At Capurro's, they really have something for everyone. They have salads if you are vegetarian, and two chicken options if you're a chicken eater! I had the Chicken Marsala with chicken breast. It didn't taste fishy at all. My party got the cold seafood platter and the lobster ravioli. Everyone was very impressed. Not to mention the sourdough they give you is so good. If I'm ever playing tourist again, I'll definitely head here!
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C C.
We really enjoyed our stop at Capurro's. We arrived with a group of seven including children. (As and FYI, we had some picky kids in the group and a couple of seasoned hotel F&B people). The owner was present and attentive to his guests. There was a large group of Italians who were in the middle of being served which caused our server a slight delay. This was not problematic in the least as the owner noticed and came by our table to make sure we were doing well. He is a friendly man with a good personality suited to welcoming tourists. As for the food, the clam chowder -- which is a main draw at a pier in San Francisco -- was excellent as was the Caesar salad. A couple of the kids had chicken fingers and they enjoyed them. Everything arrived as expected and was tasty. Capurro's is situated close to the trolleys and Ghirardelli's square and makes a great stop off point while strolling around. It's a casual spot well suited to families, couples and groups alike. It was also quite affordably priced compared to some of the other locations nearby. I'm giving it five stars because the location, product, service and management fulfilled, if not surpassed, all my expectations.
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Susan H.
The food is good but this is a place where portions are really small with a hefty price tag. It is a tourist place so I get it - but we left hungry. It's not the best seafood place in the area but they are open later than others and the reason we stopped here. The highlight, we had the best waitress. She was funny and attentive.
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Fancypants X.
3.5 stars I like that Capurro's is at the end of Jefferson Street, far enough from bustling Pier 39 while still being walkably close. I like that the aquatic theme isn't overdone. And most importantly, I like that they've got their own (free!) parking lot around back. Armed with expiring Groupon on hand (or rather in phone), we had a 3-course late lunch/early dinner. We had: -- clam chowder, red for him (tasted like minestrone) & white for me (buttery, herby, delicious) -- appetizer (not included in groupon deal): beer battered shrimp: plump & fresh with a light batter coating. Did not care for tartar sauce, which tasted too sweet. -- wood stone toasted crab in garlic sauce: smelled repulsive. I was unable to take more than one bite after that odor hit my nostrils. Crab legs were very skinny & meat did not look white & fresh. We agreed the roasted crab we had at Fisherman's Grotto was much, much better. -- butterscotch pudding for dessert: firm, served in a cute jar, a little on the small side for me (my sweet tooth wants more!) Total cost of groupon, tax, tip, & appetizer: $85 Aside from the unappealing crab (ain't ordering that again!), I enjoyed other parts of our meal. Great service. Prices aren't ridiculous (for the area.) Classy space with comfortable booths & large windows.
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Tiffany D.
Capurro's has been a SF and Fisherman's Wharf staple since 1946, it has stood the test of time with many surrounding restaurants coming and going. They are family owned and operated and they treat their customers just like family as well. They specialize in fresh seafood most likely caught right from the SF Bay but they also serve up many yummy Italian dishes as well. Myself and a friend decided to come here one Sunday evening because she had a Groupon deal that was about to expire. The place was jam packed with people so the wait for a table was about 15-20 minutes, not too bad. When walking insde the restaurant it does have a very vintage feel to it. Everything is wood, from the malls, to the floors and tables and chairs, with various sea related decorations as well. Once we were seated we immediately were greeted by the waiter and notified him of the Groupon deal which was $45 for two crabs, 2 sides, and 2 desserts (drinks were not included). I ordered the Rotini Marinara as my side which came out first and I was not impressed, I could have made better at home lol. As for the crab I ordered the Woodstone Roasted Crab in White Wine Garlic sauce and it was amazing, the sauce was perfect and the crab was nice and meaty, every claw and leg had tremendous amounts of meat in them! I normally don't eat crab in public because it's so messy and I don't use the crab crackers I use my teeth, let's just say we were getting crab all over us and refused to wear the bibs lol. I was too full to eat the dessert which was a butterscotch pudding so I took it home and it was amazing as well. Overall this i a good restaurant and the food is good, seafood is great and fresh. The service is great as well all the servers and bus boys were very nice and helpful. I would have given 4 stars but took one off because while the service was good it was extremely slow. I would absolutely come back for the crab and check out other items on the menu. So if you're in the Fisherman's Wharf area you should give this place a try, it really is good!
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Jordan S.
We had a friend in town and we were touring around the wharf. She was craving some San Fran mussels and we happened to walk by this restaurant and I'm so glad we did! What an amazing gem for happy hour! Sure you can only order from the bar butttt you can sit outside with your $4 glass of wine with your $4 mussels or your $4 fish tacos and it's just the perfect little place. I can't wait to come back :)))
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Pablo R.
Came during the holidays hoping for an epic crab dinner and wasn't disappointed. A large dining room and bar full of smiling customers was a welcome sign. Ordered the calamari app, very tender. Some fish and chips and of course the dungeness crab cooked two ways. The garlic crab was the best! The sourdough bread kept coming the the drinks stayed topped off. Service was attentive even though it was super busy. The ambiance has that old school fisherman's wharf vibe and all the staff was cheerful. A good place for a group or party. Parking can be tough on streets but easier in a nearby lot.
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Frank R.
My girlfriend treated me to a crab dinner and it was delicious. The service was friendly and very attentive. One day I will return the favor and take her for dinner.
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Aaron S.
Lots of fun and a great bar. Really personable and nice and one of the better happy hours in town.
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Liz H.
I love this place. It is the best food on the Wharf, and one of my favorite spots in the city. You haven't had petrale sole until you've had Chef Vince's. I never liked calamari before, but this was delicious. I didn't know it was supposed to taste like that. I bring all my guests here, and they all love it. A must if you are on the Fisherman's Wharf. A must if you are in the city. One of my favorite spots.
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Cris T.
Being from Los Angeles, my boyfriend and I always make it a point to come here at least once every time we visit SF. This is by far our FAVORITE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT!!! Their Blue Point Oysters are the absolute BEST I've ever had - and that's consistently every time we go. It is a family owned establishment and the owners and staff make it a point to go around the tables to talk to their dinner guests - that's what it feel like, like you are a guest in their home, not restaurant. They'll give you suggestions on the food or beverage and they'll even help show you how to eat some of the more difficult seafood. We have never been disappointed, may have had a long wait here or there, but what excellent restaurant doesn't have a wait? WORTH IT!!! Can't wait for football season so we can come back frequently again! Capurro's is a must, like tailgating before a 49ers game - thanks, Lou!!!
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Matt H.
We bring the kids and tourists who visit us in San Francisco to Capurro's. It's a great place with a solid menu that caters for any patron hence we always bring folks there. As soon as you sit down, they deliver 5 or 6 pieces of San Francisco sourdough to munch. Being that tourist area of town, you're usually famished! I'd recommend try the Dungeness crab cakes, jumbo shrimp and calamari. Oysters are overpriced and salads are average but as far I'm concerned and all the mains are great plus a realistic kids menu as well. If you're on Jefferson Street area then Capurro's worth stop by
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Jenny L.
Delicious crab! Got the roasted with wine and herbs and it was yummy! Used the bread to sop up the sauce. Had a choice for chowder, salad or pasta and I chose the Caesar salad. I loved the salad a lot! Maybe it was the lack of veggies I've been having lately influencing me. Butterscotch pudding was AMAZING. And I don't even like butterscotch...so it must be really good. Service was great! Food was a bit pricy though. Would come back!
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Laura And Kyle D.
We went here for lunch on a Saturday and got lunch specials. The clam chowder in a bread bowl with a caesar salad. The clam chowder had very good flavor and had a decent amount of actual clams in it. The bread bowl was good San Francisco sour dough. The caeser salad was good but not great. We also got the crab sandwich with clam chowder and fries. The sandwich was very good with lots and lots of crab on it. The fries were also good. I would give the food 4 stars across the board. The portions were huge, and we got lunch orders. I would guess the dinners are even bigger. It was very pricey, but it's fisherman's wharf so it going to be pricey wherever you go.
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Paula D.
This is a nice basic restaurant in a touristy section of town, but it delivers on the seafood. We were that small table of three that did not order any alcohol and showed up right at 8:30. Sorry to do that but we were traveling all day and had a seafood jones. The food was really good. Daughter had crab legs, I had a really delicious lobster ravioli and the spouse had sand dabs. The others at my table also had fried oysters which they loved. Each entree was great and we snarfled down some tasty eats as the place emptied and the wait staff all probably lit a candle hoping we would leave soon. :) The decor is very basic, nothing fancy here so leave your fancy pants at home.
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Vivian N.
My boyfriend and I came here the day before Thanksgiving. I saw the groupon deal and it wasn't something I could have passed! We were immediately greeted by the gentlemen in the front holding the menus. Our server was nice as well! The groupon deal included two whole crabs, one side each, and dessert. The deal was $45 for $87 worth of food or something like that. We ordered the clam chowder, both red and white and it was delicious! We both ordered the woodstone crab and it was pretty good as well. Not the best but for the amount we paid for, it was good. The dessert wasn't that great...... It was the butterscotch.. I'll pass on that next time. Haha. Overall my experience here was good. The groupon made it worth it.
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Ramon G.
Never never I was so disappointed in service and the food. Walked in, front desk person fighting with employee about not wanting to charge her phone upstairs ! We were totally ignored for about 5 minutes, while listening to all of this I was looking at the menu and another guy comes and takes the menu right out of my sight. Finally 15 min later we were sited . Bread waiting 15 min. Water person was the nicest in the restaurant he actually need it to call waiter 30 min later to take our order. After eating I needed to actually going to cash register to pay , I could not wait any longer ! Food, chioppino .....huge bread ball! Pasta way over cooked.
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Curtis C.
Completely underwhelming. We came here for Thanksgiving Dinner after hearing that they offered what sounded to be a great 3 course meal. Our group of 6 was seated and then we waited...and waited...and waited...for someone to even notice that we had been seated. Waiters walked past us over and over before someone finally came and got our drink order. It was to the point where we were considering just getting up and leaving. Finally someone came. We got some decent sourdough bread, but not anything special in a city known for sourdough. The 6 of us all ordered the 3-course Thanksgiving Dinner. Most of us got the white clam chowder. It was good, but again being "good" in a city that is full of great isn't good enough. The food took a bit of time to come out. It was your basic Thanksgiving dinner, turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and that's about it. The turkey was a little dry and we had to get sides of gravy. Our waiter at this point had basically disappeared. We finally grabbed someone and asked for some gravy, got it, and I was able to continue eating. I then ran to the bathroom really quick. When I came back my food was gone. I guess I should have told someone at the table to tell them I wasn't done eating. Oh well, I didn't miss much. At this point they brought back our checks, $34.99 per person for a pretty average meal. We thought we were supposed to get some pumpkin pie (it was advertised as 3 course), but the waiter didn't say anything, so we left. Then we looked it up online, went back in and got our pie that we had paid for. Overall the service here is crap. The food is good, but no where near worth $34.99. I'd stay away from here and go to one of the higher rated places around the city. There are a lot of great places around here, this isn't one of them.
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Ben W.
I had a groupon for Capurro and I was very satisfied with the food from Capurro. We started out with the choice of soup or salad. I picked the clam chowder. The clam chowder was pretty good. Not so much clam but the soup itself made it up for it. We were then given the choices of different crabs. I got the garlic grilled grab. It was amazing. The crab was really really fresh. The garlic sauce just made it much better tasting. The portion was also bigger than I had expected. I came away satisfied. We also ordered couple cocktails at Capurro, I wasn't too pleased with the cocktail. It was a bit on the strong side and didn't taste too good. However, I think the crab itself really made up for that so I will still give them a 5 star review. I would definitely come back here.
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Spyke P.
Tried to go based on a recommendation from a friend. Arrived at 2:50 and was promptly seated to an outside table. Hostess gave us a variety of menus and told us we could order from any of them. 15 minutes later, had to ask for someone to take our drink order. When I inquired about the cocktail of the week I got attitude about how the menu is only for bar patrons. I walked out.
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Dmitry O.
great place to eat and spent time. me and wife were looking to get some food (dinner) and saw this place and decided to give it a chance, we were very happy with service and food!!! waiters very friendly and attentive, food is absolutely delicious!!! I had bass (fresh fish) and my wife had steak, both plates were not too big and looked/tasted perfect!!! they have bread and olive oil, good selection of hot-tea.
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Emily R.
We had a wonderful experience here last night. Both the owner and his staff were very friendly and accommodating. The food was outstanding. We did not have a single complaint. Their homemade gnocchi was so soft, some of the best we've ever had. The lobster ravioli was delicate and flavorful; it felt more like eating a nice lobster dish rather than a heavy pasta dish. The sauce that came with it paired nicely with the sourdough bread as well! Their steamed Dungeness crab was delicious! It was sweet, soft, and perfect all on its own, but the butter for dipping is always welcome! The muscles and clams were great. Our table tried all of the oysters they had to offer, all were very good, but the Blue Point was the favorite of the group. The bottom line is that you will likely enjoy any item you order from their menu. It is clear that they take great care with their food, and desire to serve only the best of the best. We loved it! The mixed drinks and beers they offer are great as well! Highly recommend!
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Carol G.
I came upon Capurro's because of the Groupon deal for two my date bought. Aside from the pre-paid Groupon menu, we also ordered a half dozen baked oysters. To start off, the oysters were muy delicioso but be prepared to pay $17 for it. Coming from a Groupon deal, our minds weren't prepared to take it in. I'm glad we tried it though as we do feel like the restaurant chef has more good stuff to offer after tasting the delectable appetizer. My date bought the $35 Groupon for two which includes salad or soup + pasta + crab + dessert. It sounds like a great deal. Here's what to expect. I enjoyed the atmosphere at Capurro's. It made me feel like a San Francisco tourist eating in a beautiful, seafood-themed restaurant. The service was also good. The restrooms are clean. Now, the food... well, it's not bad. What you're really paying for is the atmosphere and the crab. The clam chowder soup has more potato than oysters. You cannot choose what pasta or dessert you like. It's pretty much what they place on your table. Hit or miss. We got pasta with marinara sauce. Again, not bad but very sparse in terms of ingredients. The dessert was a cool surprise. The pot de creme was fantastic. The crab we selected was roasted in white wine sauce. Nothing to write home about but let's just say, I liked it fine. I wouldn't say it's a bad deal because I enjoyed my overall experience but I think nothing beats ordering at full price. :) You get what you pay for. My verdict: The groupon deal is just ok. Order the real deal. Bon Appetit!
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Nancy J.
You're basically just paying for the 2 crabs.....kind of pricey according to the bf. With the groupon deal you pick 2 of either salad/soup/pasta. They served cold bread with butter. Cool....I guess people like cold hard bread...? We went with the soup (clam chowder or lentil) and pasta. There's no real decision making because you don't get to choose which kind of pasta you want, it's just rontini in marinara sauce. I like marinara so I thought it woud be fine. Uhm, yea-no. The clam chowder was a cup, not a bowl and really salty. There were lots of potatoes...but where were the clams? Who knows, probably chilling somewhere else. The marinara sauce used in the pasta....is easy so it should be good right? Nah, tasted like it came from the cafeteria and from a can. Thankfully the crab was good or else I'd have been really upset with myself for buying the groupon. Reading some reviews it seems like other people using groupon had options for how the crab was cooked? I may be mistaken. Anyways, we didn't get any options, it was just the white wine sauce. Pretty good. It was yummy to slurp up the sauce along with the crab meat. Dessert was a pot de creme with two mini biscottis. Pretty good, tiny though. I'm not sure if some of these portions are "groupon portions" or their normal portions..I'm assuming the first. For $35 you're getting salty cup of clam chowder, cafeteria pasta, 2 small crabs, and one tiny dessert. Will not be a repeat customer as I can make/get all of that and it'll taste better.
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Elaine Y.
Reservation: Pain free, I called after two unsuccessful attempts at two other restaurants because of the holidays. Made a reservation for 14 people and they were flexible when I had an extra person the day of. Atmosphere/Decor: Fishing theme all over. The bar has this saloon feel to it, it even has a piano next to the swinging doors that lead to the restaurants. You'll see fishing nets, wooden chairs, plenty of plastic fishes on the wall. Slightly dim lighted. Crowd: You get an older crowd here, probably around their 30s+. There's also groups of tourist, given that it's in fisherman's wharf. Service: Our waitress was great, she was friendly, attentive, and very patient with us. She made little jokes here and there, she made sure we were comfortable and enjoyed our dinner. Food: They start you off with bread, a bit disappointed that it doesn't come with any dipping sauce other than the bottle of olive oil that's sitting at the table. The bread was also not fresh out of the oven, I've definitely had better else where. For entrees, I ordered the Crab w/ Fresh Pasta. I liked it! It has a light white cream sauce topped with Dungeoness Crab. Mixed with cherry tomatoes and corn, it was quite excellent. Not too heavy and not too light. Our large table also ordered the whole crab, the steamed mussels,clam chowder, the spinaish ravioli with grounded beef, seabass, crab sandwich, and their famous ciopinnos. Everyone seemed to have enjoyed their food, except there was a complaint that the chowder was too salty, but I liked my dish the most. Drinks: Full bar with TV Price: It was decent, $20-$30 per person depending on what you order. Note/Tip: Meter parking does not end until 11pm so double check before you leave your car. Final Comment: I could see myself returning, but probably only for big groups or if I'm nearby.
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Ryan M.
Went to Capurro's once on a Groupon. Was unimpressed - definitely not a $100 dinner. Somehow got the feeling that they were cutting corners at every turn. The meal was a bit skimpy on the bread, soup, and dessert. Even the bathroom was skimpy on the water pressure! Everything was tasty though - especially soup, which was not overly salted. The Dungeness was a bit raw despite the butter sauce. My wife ordered a blueberry martini which was understandably gimmicky but way too chunky. Most disappointing was the minimal attention paid by staff. Overall not horrible just very low value.
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Daisy V.
Came here to celebrate my moms Bday with a groupon of course! Lol. Honestly the food wasn't that great..the fire roasted crab tasted a bit "old" not fresh like the stands. The clam chowder wasn't too good was a bit grainy..the dessert was a caramel something with whip cream that tasted ok..but not the best. We had a nice waiter and the atmosphere was good..minus the hostess she wasn't very friendly.
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Quynh N.
After a boat tour of the Golden Bridge and Alcatraz, captain Jim suggest we try this place for happy hour. They have really good happy hour specials, especially the $3 appetizers. We had popcorn shrimp appetizer, oysters on half shell, and a $35 special of the day which consists of dungeness crab, clam chowder, and a dessert. The oysters were fresh and succulent. The dungeness crab, also fresh, and so juicy. We were told its dungeness crab season. Overall, quite a pleasant dining experience!
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Julee E.
Had lunch here yesterday, and it was okay. The atmosphere is appropriate seafood themed. My big complaint is the 60's music, which does not fit at all! A nice blend of Caribbean, Reggae and Jazz would be much more fitting! The fried calamari was our app of choice, and it was very good. We ordered and it came out literally two minutes later. I always question a restaurant that delivers food that fast, but it was good. They have a big bottle of house made cocktail sauce on the table. It has a good taste, but it is very thin, and not seasoned with horseradish, but other spices. Hubby got the salmon burger special and said it was okay. It came with fries and slaw and was a nice plateful of food. I got the grilled sea bass special, which came with fries and a salad. The salad is served on the dinner plate, which I do not prefer, as I like my salad chilled, and not sitting next to hot food. My lunch was okay, but the fish was a little over grilled and sort of dry. If they bumped up a few things, this would be a strong four star place for me. Change out the skinny frozen fries for fresh cut steak fries. Serve the salads on a chilled salad plate, etc., would really help! If the chef(s) weren't hanging out chatting, but rather working on a lot of fresh ingredients, and they got rid of the 60's music, this place could be packed all the time!
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Brian Y.
3.5 At the end of the day I don't know if this is that memorable of a dinner. It is good, don't get me wrong, I'm just glad I had a groupon. Would be a nice place to go for a date since there is a lot of other stuff in the area prior to or after dining. Plus eating with your hands makes for a much more casual atmosphere even if you'd be paying an arm and a leg for it later. The clam chowder was good. Oh, make sure you bring a jacket, it gets cold in the area and actually kind of cold inside the restaurant as well.
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Denis Y.
Went w/ a friend who got a Groupon on crab set dinner for 2. As we're aware that all parking meters along Wharf and Pier 39 works 24/7, we got free street parking just couple blocks up on Jefferson. The place is very nice w/ a bar. I had the red chowder while my friend got the pasta. Both o.k. We also ordered the combination starter which is very good (2 prawns, fried calamari, crab cakes). The crabs was o.k.. We both like the desert. Service was excellent and attentive. I think for the price my friend paid for the Groupon, it's a bargain.
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Michael B.
The happy hour is hands down the best meal deal in the fishermans warf area!! The food was amazing, however, the service is TERRIBLE!!!!!! The bar staff is holding this place back from being a Warf must go! If the food wasn't great and amazing happy hour prices this would be a 1 star for me.
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Erica M.
The crab here is amazing! It is in a great location on the wharf and the staff is so friendly. It is definitely one of my favorite restaurants and I can't wait to go back.
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Charisa N.
I went here with their Groupon deal - 2 crabs for 2. It was ok, definitely had better and would not pay full price for it. The clam chowder on the other hand did hit the spot! If you are currently at Cappurro's reading this review, order the Chowder :)
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Karla R.
Service was very friendly even though we used a groupon. We ordered the fire roasted crab so delicious and fresh. The butterscotch dessert was to die for would definitely go back.
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Andrey T.
Unfortunately we were not able to try the food here because we did not pass the face control. Yes, the place discriminates by the country of your origin.
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Denice R.
This was my first time at Capurro's and was very impressed with the food, ambiance and service. The owner of the restaurant stopped at our table to ask if it was our first time there and said he has seen a lot of new faces because of Groupon. The Groupon was for soup or salad, roasted crab and a shared dessert. Delicious! We also ordered glasses of wine, and the waiter's suggestion paired well with the meal. I will definitely be back to this restaurant, especially because they have parking behind the restaurant (which is a plus due to the restaurant's location in San Francisco).
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Robert S.
We had a Groupon and went for a Friday night meal. We were initially concerned because they made us move our reservation because they were busy but when we showed up they were half empty. The actual dinner erased this from our heads because it was awesome. The service was great - the waiter had corny jokes but was attentive and made sure we were enjoying our time there. The food was very tasty. We each had a whole crab (1 hot, 1 cold). Our time here was fun and we'd definitely return.
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Jennifer A.
Great for anything-- dropping in for lunch, dinner, family, friends, out on a date :) Best during dinner, live jazz on certain nights, and the ambiance is a LOT better and livelier than the lunch hour, makes a world of difference. Had gnocchi here for the first ever, and can't seem to warm up to gnocchi any where else! We were greeted by one of the owners who made for some entertaining conversation while we waited. Friendly staff, one of the better restaurants along the wharf.
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Angie J.
After waiting for the longest time for the trolley to come, my best friend and I were starvin marvins....SO we went to the closest restaurant that served clam chowder in a bread bowl. We got in and were immediately seated. No wait, no nothing. We went at an awkward hour i supposed. It was around 3pm-ish. I thoroughly enjoyed the clam chowder and the bread bowl was also delicious! They went very well together. However, I was very sick when i came here so my taste and smell were a bit impaired. My best friend stated that her clam chowder was a bit salty for her taste.
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J S.
Stopped by for lunch. They had lunch specials which were pretty good. Clam chowder and sourdough just as good as any others on the Wharf. Fish sandwich was very good too and so was the kid's pizza. Service was good but there were only 6 or 7 tables with customers since it was almost 2 pm. It's clean and better decor than the 60's motif most others at the Wharf have.
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Lauren W.
Came in after watching the blue angels and the staff was great and very hospitable. We were seated promptly. The food was amazing! :)
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K P.
We are here on vacation and like to try new local places wherever we go. Usually, we do a pretty good job and like where we go. Unfortunately, this place was a bust. I should have realized when after 20 mins, no one had been by our table to acknowledge our presence or ask us for a drink order. Everything took way too long and they were not super busy. Everything took too long, the lobster raviloli was over cooked and skimpy, the fried jumbo shrimp made my son sick. This place was overpriced for the food served and the wAiter was horrible. Not once did he check on us while we ate to make sure everything was ok. So after 2 hours, we were finally out of there. Don't waste your time or money!!!!!!!
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Angela B.
This review is based only on the happy hour. They have the best happy hour eats! I highly recommend the popcorn shrimp!!!
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Kristy P.
This is my go to date spot for lunch or dinner with my girlfriend. I am never disappointed the staff is warm and friendly and the food is delicious. Explore the menu! Some of my favorites include Sand Dabs, Petrale da Sole, Whole Roasted Crab, Rotini with Crab and Pancetta. They have a fantastic wine list and delectable desserts!
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Tera M.
Hair found in drink, food was just "ok" outdated tourist restaurant. Wouldn't return.
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Meemee T.
I bought a groupon deal here and everything was fabulous!! We ordered calamari and raw oysters as appetizers and it was delicious!! The main entree which was the whole crab was so yummy!! Plus the service was by far.. One of the best I've EVER experienced anywhere. I will definitely be coming back and telling everyone about it.
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Steve G.
My partner and I dined with a groupon for the crab dinner. The service was outstanding and attentive. The red chowder was bland, devoid of body or content and resembled a canned tomato soup. The Caesar salad never met an anchovy and was only sightly more familiar with Parmesan. But these weren't the items we came for. The crabs were wonderful. The roasted was served in a tasty broth which invited sopping and the steamed was supplied with clarified butter. Both were perfectly cooked, exceptionally delights to the tongue. Finally the butterscotch pudding was rich and a great finish.
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Gaile V.
First, giving Capurros' a three star only on rating for the two pizzas ordered and nothing else. Service and ambience deserve 4.5 stars otherwise. On 6/4, Wednesday, late afternoon about 6 p.m., my friend and I decided to try Capurro's for it's pizzas. I will confess that I have never been a fan of cracker thin pizzas, regardless if that is current trend Trends are not equal to quality and taste. I prefer to also savor a yeast rising, hi quality blend of flours for authentic traditional Italian based mouth feel, texture and taste. Nonetheless, I ventured to try a thin crust pizza which is the only way Capurro makes them. Service was very friendly, aesthetics was complimentary a waterfront theme, and very clean. It has this superb aromatic, fragrant, fruity olive oil as a table condiment - I would pay to enjoy that olive oil from Sicily on bread as an appetizer. Luckily, it is included in any meal ordered. It is obvious the pizza ingredients are fresh with each topical ingredient holding its own in taste while complimenting other ingredients on the pizza, depending what is ordered. However, the freshness of seafood, such as mussels, for example, will exude natural juices, as does fresh mozarrella. However very thin pizzas become soggy in the middle with fresh ingredients as opposed to the usual chain pizzeria or cheap mom and pop long shelf life ingredients which taste and look like salty and rubbery dehydrated versions of toppings. Components creating Capurro's pizzas, as we ordered two different kinds, were undoubtedly delicious, but very, very soggy making slices difficult to pick up or with a knife and fork. Even when the very gracious waiter agreed to return the pizza back to the oven for more baking time. Only the edges crisped up, but the middle remained soggy. I am no expert in how a thin pizza is supposed to hold up and maybe a middle soggy is to be expected, but I hate wet bread and pastry of any kind including pizzas. I have to underscore that the wait staff could not have been friendlier. It is not their fault when a chef or cook lack detailed vigilance like preparing pizzas that still taste delicious but convenient to eat either with fingers or utensils. Their version could not be handled either way.
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Kimberly E.
We came in off the street and had an amazing meal and dessert on a Saturday night. Great find. Will definitely be back.
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jay d.
Brought my girlfriend here on a groupon last night. The two stars are solely for the wood fired crab. Delicious. Everything else left a lot to be desired. Let's go in order: 1) Had trouble getting a hold of anyone by phone. The number on the groupon went to fax and the number on Yelp went to voicemail. 2) Our waiter was TERRIBLE. We waited 10 minutes for water, 15 minutes for bread and had to repeatedly ask where our food was in the process. 3) The chowder. My girlfriend ordered the red chowder and he brought her a white one. Waited another 5 minutes for him to fish out a bowl for us. The white chowder was the worst chowder I've ever had in my life. There were no clams. It was lumpy and mushy. They had obviously added lots of starch. The red chowder is actually just vegetable soup in a tomato broth. There's no clams in that one either. 3) Crabs. Delicious. Next level good but not worth $35/each (normal price). 4) Butterscotch desert was small but very rich. Too rich and too sweet for me. Would have been happier with a small chocolate brownie. Probably would not go back. The service was really terrible and the crab overpriced.
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Catherine L.
My experience at Capurro's was alright... My boyfriend went on a night where I guess everyone was claiming their groupon deal, but the server were very gracious enough to accomodate us on such a busy night. Here's a rundown of what we had: - Oysters on half shells were mediocre. I'm not a big fan of raw oysters, but my boyfriend did make a comment on how he was surprised they were so small considering the fact that the restaurant was located on Fisherman's warf. -Crab cakes: Eh.. I've had better. - Clam Chowder: Holy crappers!! This is where Capurro's shine!! We had the white one, and it was to die for!! it was the perfect consistency and there were a good amount of clams in the soup! - Seafood Sautee: The rice was delish and garlicky and yumm!! haha The scallops and shrimps were perfectly cooked. The best part of Capurro's is their homemade hot sauce and cocktail sauces!
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Jocelyn T.
Came here for dinner back in May when my fiance's cousin and girlfriend was in town. Not sure who picked the place for dinner but as soon as we got to the restaurant, my tourist alarm warning went off. We checked out their menu and of course you can find pretty much everything on the menu that other restaurants serve on the wharf: some kind of seafood platter, cioppinos, fish entrees, crab sandwiches, crab dishes, chowder and oysters just to name a few. I ordered their dungeness crab sandwich with fries and slaw. There was nothing dungeness about my sandwich. They really skipped out on the crab and the bread used was cold and stale. The slaw was utterly disgusting however the fries is what saved my meal from docking another star.Maybe I should have just stuck with the chowder.
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Mike Y.
We came here because of the Groupon deal. $35 for two soups, two crabs and a dessert to share. Since we had 2 adults and 2 kids, we ordered an additional crab Louie salad. The portion wasn't huge but was good enough for the 4 of us. We fully enjoy the experience. We went on a Sat lunch session and the place was not full at all. I certainly hope that they get more business in the evening. The service was good and food was good also. But the thing is ... it is nothing special. It is in a tourist location and offer good tourist food.
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JJ S.
By far one of the the best restaurant experiences I've had in a while. Thanks to Antonio our waiter, Definitely exceeded expectations. Made suggestions, checked with us from time to time to make sure things tasted great, filled our wine glasses without asking, and had an upbeat and great attitude. The food; the clam chowder was ok. Just tasted like something was missing. Being at the pier i just thought it could have been the best clam chowder. I'm not to big on crab but the sauce and smoked flavor was different from the crabs I've had before. The highlight of the night, in addition to the service, was the butterscotch pudding. I could have ate a couple more cups! I'll probably come back just for dessert. Thanks GROUPON
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Mike C.
Ask me when I last visited the wharf and my face will go blank. A friend gifted us a Groupon deal, $45.00 for 2 crabs, choice of soup, salad, or pasta (2), and dessert (2). Making phone reservations was a breeze for a recent Saturday evening. The dining room was half full, but there was a short wait. We were seated at a roomy window table for four, making it comfortable for us, two staunch guys. Presenting the coupon, the waiter promptly explained the options and took my drink order. I settled on the following: Appetizer 1) Pasta ( yelp.com/user_local_phot… ) - Fusilli in a Marinara sauce was tasty but nothing earth shattering here. Main 2) Roasted crab ( yelp.com/user_local_phot… ) - Given a choice of a cold version or steamed with warm butter for dipping, I chose this version. Yes, it was fresh and tasty with nice garlic and wine flavor. Don't order this if you are in a rush... just savor the flavors and crack and eat, crack and eat! Supplement 3) Manhattan clam chowder, bowl ( yelp.com/user_local_phot… ) - A generous portion of chowder, evident by the almost overflowing bowl. Decent amount of clams, but a little richer than I expected. Dessert 4) Butterscotch pudding - Sorry, no picture as the soup put me over the top so this was taken home for a future guilty munching. The restaurant was bustling and there was a wait for diners who didn't make reservations. Must admit that I don't get to the wharf very often so it was different to see all the new shops and restaurants in the area. After dinner, we walked by the various neighboring restaurants with the liveliest being Lou's with a band loudly strutting their stuff. We couldn't help but marvel at the variety of new shops. Would I come back? Yes, if that Groupon deal was again in effect or happened to be in the area.
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Linda T.
I was being a tour guide for a friend who was visiting me. We had walked on the Golden Gate Bridge and it was late for a lunch. My usual lunch spots were closed. We walked on fishermens wharf and walked into this place as we liked the specials. We loved the ambience ! The food was great - ordered from today's selection trout. The weather was perfect to sit outside and enjoy the view!
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Amanda M.
The service here was very slow . Our waiter was friendly , the hostess was not . There were not many other people in the restaurant and it still took quite some time to get anyone to even come to our table . The food was mediocre. Will not go back .
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Michaela R.
Me and my husband came to check out this place because we were, obviously hungry. It was nice they had a menu outside the front door to see what they have to offer. What caught our attention was the price and the clam chowder bowl. We were greeted at the door as we walked in and sat at a booth (which is a HIGH plus for us) our server was very prompt in getting our order. Drink brought out very fast. Food was delivered very fast within minutes. Hot and fresh. Presentation on the meals looked for good. The salad was fresh and green. The clam chowder was VERY good and not watery like some knock off chowders. Not being from San Francisco and checking out a random restaurant next to the beach front was very pleasing. I will definitely be making my way back in the future! P.s. was not bad for a seafood place. For 2 people was about $42.
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Emily S.
If you are looking for bad service that will ruin your day, this is the place for you! Oh yes of course, any customer that points out that you take away their food without asking is asking for free food. And the manager was lovely, he looked at us with a soft sigh and said "I'm sorry" in the most lovely sarcastic voice I have ever heard! Truly a magical experience! Don't get me wrong, the food was good. We were ENJOYING ourselves until they threw the bread at us (literally). I personally have a lot of patience for waitstaffs as I have worked as one for a good part of my life. Terrible, extremely terrible service.
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Christoph S.
Food was good. I had a special - the seabass. My daughter ordered a pizza - on the small side. My son had as an appetizer the jumbo shrimps - they were really 'naked' . Service was fast and we had always enough bread. Overall what you van expect at a touristic spot like the Fisherman's Wharf.
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Joseph T.
Had not been for the Groupon deal, this place wouldn't have been worth it at all! Environment: 3/5 The restaurant is in fact located by Fisherman's Wharf, but there are no views of the water, which I'm guessing is what most people think of when a restaurant mentions the wharf. Nothing special about this place. Food: 4/5 We had two Groupon deals for roast crab. We chose the pasta option (over the clam chowder) and had one with red sauce and one with white sauce. It was literally sauce and pasta with nothing else (though I'm not sure what more I expected.) The crab and the sauce it was cooked in was delicious, although the two crabs we received were very small. We also ordered a clam linguine and a clam pizza, both of which were delicious! Definitely recommend those two! Price isn't great, but I guess it wasn't the worst either. Service: 4/5 Service was average. I'm surprised and glad that we weren't treated poorly, since we informed them we were using the Groupon deal. (Other restaurants I've been to with a Groupon deal or other meal vouchers didn't have such friendly service.) They were quick to bring us what we needed and friendly enough. Get the Groupon deal and try the roast crab. Otherwise, this place doesn't really stand out.
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Anna C.
3.5 stars. Came with a groupon yesterday. The service was surprisingly great, and everyone from the host to the waitstaff were very friendly and attentive. We were seated promptly even though we showed up very early to our reservation. We got all of our dishes very fast - sourdough bread starter, clam chowder, dungeness crab, and butterscotch dessert. To be honest, the portions were really too small for me (I left hungry), but it looks like people in other reviews seem to think differently. They must have smaller stomachs. The clam chowder came in a tiny cup, and the crab did not seem to be a "whole" crab. However, the food was all very tasty except the butterscotch pudding which was just too strong. It would have tasted much better with more whipped cream. Overall, it was a nice meal with the deal.
3.5 stars. We purchased a Groupon for Capurro's and thought I might've been pretty annoyed but I was pleasantly surprised. The servers treated us like we were full paying customers, though service was still incredibly slow and stretched thinly moreso geographically than populously. Their roasted crab is actually pretty good, relatively worth the price especially after the Groupon discount. The SO got the pasta with his crab plate and it tasted like bland noodles. One of the crabs tasted rotten and after eating a leg, I asked for a replacement, which our server gladly took care of for us! Unfortunately, it took a little while because one of his coworkers decided to not do anything for us and not alert our server. Drinks were relatively good and the place wasn't too busy. We've also been here another time for a friend's bday and ordered the cold plate of seafood, which was the biggest rip off known to man... All in all, I would come by if I were feeling up to the prices and limiting myself to only ordering the roasted crab. Super tip! They have a parking lot in the back!!! In the middle of crazy tourist area!
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Christopher S.
After traveling from the northeast, was delighted to find a New England lobster roll on the menu, however my father and I were quite disappointed. Convenient location on the wharf and the food was at least fresh.
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Carly S.
Capurro's has the best crab louie in San Francisco! The staff is always attentive and the seafood fresh. As a regular of this restaurant, I highly recommend.
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Kelly F.
We came in to use a groupon and thank goodness because this meal wasn't worth $100. The service was really good. Points for that. The salad was average and the highlight of the meal. The most disappointing was the crab itself. Very little flavor in the broth. I asked for a side of butter with garlic, and not even that could wake up my taste buds. The dessert was a butterscotch pudding which was incredibly sweet but I ate it anyway. Coffee not worth it. Overall, kind people but the food is forgettable.
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Kathryn E.
Used the Groupon for crab dinner for two, though used it at lunch. Pros: extremely friendly staff, attentive, timely. We chose 2 crabs - steamed and oven roasted. Both were delicious, though I think I preferred the roasted. We both started with salads - nothing special, but they were fresh and crunchy. Ended with the butterscotch pudding - delicious! Not something I would ever have ordered, but quite nice. The cons? This is tourist central. No way around it. I would go again for crab. I think it was better than our experience at PDQ Dungeness in the Richmond. Definitely better service. We walked to Capurros - just over 4 miles on a gorgeous day, enjoying the SF waterfront like a tourist - totally worth the hike.
After the Hyde Street Pier happy hour Yelp event, our group had an immense craving for clam chowder, presumably because of waking around in the chilled evening. Within proximity to the pier, we discovered a clam chowder house, but the wait was intolerable in our starving condition. We decided to cross the street to be seated immediately at Cappuro's. Very nice inviting place, a perfect match for the location, right next to the water. The place is family owned by Paul Cappuro and his sons Lou and Vince, and has been serving the area since 1946. They feature locally caught seafood for their Italian inspired menu. The craving for clam chowder dictated the dishes we chose. We started with the Crispy Jumbo Shrimp, which had perfectly crispy batter with moist plump shrimp. This was served with cocktail sauce and lemon. I would definitely order this again, the shrimp was jumbo indeed. For my entree, I had the Lobster Ravioli, as this is my favorite Italian dish. A reasonable sized portion of ravioli served with shallot white wine lemon sauce. The ravioli was cooked perfectly with the lobster inside still moist and flavorful. The sauce was very light and had small lobster bits mixed in, magnifying the lobster flavor of the dish. The complimentary bread was amazing! The service was what one would expect at a family owned restaurant, very attentive and charming. Our server was pretty laid back guy that supposedly was wearing heels, so he joked, making him appear excessively lanky. We had some good laughs, which to me is the best server one can have. They had multiple servers backing each other up to ensure tables had attentive coverage. In the end, great company and the restaurant made this night fun and memorable. I would definitely come back when in the area.
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Janet O.
It was a cold and boozy night with friends before sneaking into Capurro's. What a welcome respite from the hunger and cold! All I wanted was my clam chowder bowl. Here I got it plus a lot of laughter. My clam chowder order was taken by a very funny server Carlo. Tall, very unassuming and very patient. He was very tall that he blocked most of the light when he took the order. I agree with him that he should've left his high heels at home:) Perfect clam chowder. Lots of clam meat, not overly salty. Fresh bread bowl. Unlimited fresh bread while you wait for your order. Devine! Overall this establishment has a really great staff. We bantered with others besides Carlo and they all seem really good natured. Average wait for tasty food. No wait to sit. Locally owned since 1946. What's not to like?!
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The Bottomless Pi T.
My cousin and I came to Capurro's with a groupon. We did not get off to an auspicious start, they lost the reservation I had made earlier in the week. Thankfully they were not very busy and we were seated immediately nonetheless. The groupon entitled each of us to a cup of chowder, a roasted crab, and a butterscotch dessert. My cousin and I also wanted an appetizer, so we started with the Monterey calamari. The calamari was outstanding. It is so easy to screw up cooking squid. If you undercook it or overcook it, the squid turns out rubbery. This calamari was light and tender. It was spiced well and I didn't think it needed any lemon or cocktail sauce, I was just eating it straight off the plate. There was no greasy aftertaste. The clam chowder was thick and hearty, just how I like it. It came with oyster crackers which were thankfully fresh. Out the last five cups of clam chowder I have ordered, two came with stale crackers. Then a steaming plate of roasted crab arrived. Eating crab is messy, as anyone who saw the aftermath of our meal can attest to. I kept their bib as a souvenir. I love crab. I know it has a delicate flavor, but for some reason this crab wasn't quite as flavorful as I was expecting. Maybe it wasn't in season? My meal was very good, but not spectacular. Our server was friendly and attentive throughout the evening. It was worth the groupon price, but not the full price.
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Lei H.
We are here for the crab dinner using Groupon and was pleasantly surprised. At first it looks like the portion was pretty small but it was deceiving as we are stuffed and actually left a piece of crab on our plate. Hubby had the chowder and I had the pasta. I asked them to do it with garlic and olive oil and they did it for me without question. Crab was good very fresh. The garlic wine flavor wasn't as flavorful as I thought but it was still good. We LOVED the dessert - butterscotch pudding. definitely get that. Service was great. Some restaurants really don't treat customer with discounted coupons well but this one was great. Phil was very nice and even offered us to try a different dessert if we really wanted to. We tried the cannoli cheesecake as our other dessert. After tasting the butterscotch though, I would say don't substitute. That dessert is awesome. Will we be back without a groupon? Maybe. We had the petrole sole here before and it was good.
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Janet N.
The cold night spent on the pier after a couple of cocktails really does stir up quite an appetite! Walked into the chowder bar across the street which claimed to have a 45 minute wait, walked into Capurro's with warm welcome arms and was seated instantaneously then served sourdough bread with butter. What better way to celebrate our night out on the pier with a hearty bread bowl of Clam Chowder. We ordered the Crispy Jumbo Shrimp to start since they were out of calamari, our chowder bread bowls and since my eyes were a lot hungrier than my stomach I went for the Crab Rotini. The Crispy Jumbo Shrimp were indeed jumbo, the sweet, juicy shrimp encased in a crispy seasoned batter. These were delicious in the tartar sauce given. The sourdough bread bowl with white chowder was thick, chunky and tasted perfect. The crab rotini showcased bits of fresh crab meat on top of rotini in a white sauce with cherry tomatoes which was pretty good, but not the best pasta I've ever had. I ended up boxing this to take home. Lovely atmosphere right on the pier, the servers were great and played along with our boozy antics. The items on the menu can be a bit pricey, probably due to the area being a tourist trap and since it sits on the pier ... but 10 bucks for a bangin' clam chowder is well worth it in my book.
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Leah M.
I purchased the dinner for two groupon for 45 (i believe). One of the requirements is you must make reservations. The dinner for two costs 79.99 which isnt bad, considering it comes with a 2 crabs, choice of side (soup, salad, or pasta) and dessert. We went on a saturday for me and my bf's 8 year anniversary and we wanted to do something nice. Our reservations was at 1 and to our surprise we found parking straight away. We did get there early so we walked around the pier to build up our appetite. As i mentioned, the meal comes with your choice of side, and i selected the pasta. Not impressed. I had to add salt and pepper which i almost never do. Next came the crab... You have a choice of cold or garlic roasted. My bf and i decided on the garlic roasted. When it came out, it looked really good, but was let down when we found some pieces were overcooked and could pass for crab jerky. The sauce it was prepared in was this garlicky soup based goodness! It was the star! Next came the pre-selected dessert. They dont tell you what kind of dessert you get, so i was kind of excited to see what was coming. What came out was this very rich pudding like dessert that was served in a miniature mason jar, with a biscotti. It was ok for me. So on to the service. It could use some improvement. Our waiter came to check on us only only once. Overall our experience was just ok. But for me, i would not come back.
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MICHAEL M.
The server was prompt & efficient. As soon as we set down the server was there. Started with 1/2 dozen local oysters(tamales bay),they were fresh & chilled just right. Continued with the white Clam chowder, creamy. The entree, Woodstone roasted crab with garlic sauce,DELICIOUSSS!!! Butterscotch pudding was GREAT,SMOOTH & SILKY just a hint of butterscotch. The server was GREAT,attended to all of our needs. The owner even came by & introduced himself. Will DEFINITELY be going back!!!
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Veru B.
Restaurant at the main street - good service - relatively good food - at noon you can get a tan while sitting outside ... They have a nice bar service and if you wanna get tipsy during the day is a good place to visit ... I ordered their pasta with seafood and was oK with the quality ... Portions are huge ... Uff ... Price was higher - but what you expect from restaurant at main tourist road.
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Mandie H.
Waited 20 minutes at the bar. We were never acknowledged. Left so didn't get to try the food....
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Jennifer A.
Our hotel concierge gave us a tip to stop by as my boyfriend was craving oysters nearby. We headed over around 5pm on a Saturday. Overall, it was a good recommendation. The rush and bustle of the tourist community outside, it was like taking a break from that inside. The service was spot on and friendly. The hot combo plate I ordered was good just lacking in portion & in comparison to the pasta dishes others ordered. Maybe it was meant to be an appetizer? The food in general is a bit pricey but nothing out of the ordinary for a quality seafood dinner. It was one of the better meals we've had while visiting S.F.
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Kevin L.
We got the steamed and oven roasted crabs. Both crabs were dehydrated and shriveled (signs that it's been frozen for a long time and recently thawed), nasty looking. We must have threw away half of it. The pasta looked like something that came out of a can. I think they give the customers with the Groupon the lousy crabs and save the fresh ones for the ones that pay full price. They tax you on the full price of the meal and add on the employee Healthy SF insurance surcharge. The only thing good was the service. We won't be coming back here!
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Jesse W.
Overall rating: tourist trap. Recommendation: avoid. This was the most disappointing meal we had during our week in SF. They posted a gentleman outside by the menu to talk people into coming inside, which should have been the first warning. Even though the menu wasn't exactly what we were looking for, we were starving and he assured us we wouldn't be disappointed - they're the only restaurant in the wharf able to get fresh fish straight from the boat! We started with drinks and a bowl of clam chowder to share. The drinks were tiny - my wife got a small ~3 oz. pour of the pinot noir she ordered, I got a measly 10 oz. draft, despite the drinks being somewhat pricey - warning number 2? But the clam chowder was actually pretty decent. Then we ordered from the fresh fish specials written on the chalk board. I got the red snapper piccata, even though the waiter mentioned that it wasn't actually a piccata - it was in a tomato sauce, not lemon - which should have been warning number 3, but we were committed by now . My wife got a whitefish served with gnocchi and onion straws. When the dishes came out, they were severely under seasoned. My dish tasted like it was created by a high school home ec class, the sauce was, well, just weird frankly and the fish disappeared in the overpowering medley of crap piled on top of it. My wife's was somewhat better, but also severely under-seasoned and generally underwhelming. Our waiter was friendly and honest, the food was hot. But the decor left much to be desired, the food was weak, the drinks, like the meal, were overpriced, and the overall experience came nowhere close to justifying the price tag.
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Kimya P.
Eaten here twice, both times with friends visiting from out of town. Capurro's is very touristy. They are open for both lunch and dinner and the restaurant is spacious - they were easily able to take our walk-in party of six on a Saturday night. Pluses: service is good; attentive and friendly; endless supply of fresh sourdough; and just the right amount of checking in. In terms of food, they have fresh crab with big portions and tasty fish and chips with also good portions. Cons: prices are steep depending on what you order. For example, $19 for a cold seafood platter that comes with two oysters, two small crab legs, and two clams is much. Also, the baked seabass was overcooked (read: dry), $28 entree gone to waste and lobster ravioli was not worthwhile (filling was tasty, but there was so much oil in the bowl that it was hard to eat). This is not a place I would recommend coming out of your way to try, but some menu items make it a good restaurant choice when you are in the area and in need of a meal.
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Stephen B.
Was looking for a place to eat in the wharf area and decided to try this place out. After being seating and looking at the Yelp reviews it was about on par with the 3.5 stars of 333 reviews. The service was okay, nothing exceptional. The hostess was unsure if she had any tables available, even with a POS table system right in front of her. It took about 10 minutes for our waiter to come acknowledge us and we didn't get the bread until half way through our meal. If you can deal with the little service nuances, the food was pretty darn good. I had the burger and some clam chowder. Both delicious. I would probably stop by again when I'm in the area, but wouldn't make a special trip for it.
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Dennis H.
Saying you found a good restaurant for Fisherman's Wharf is like saying you saw someone who sings better than Bob Dylan because the expectations are just not that high. I can't believe the number of times I've walked away from other Wharf restaurants wondering what the hell I was thinking. Not so with Capurro's. Even though I've lived in the Bay Area for 13 years, I never took a trolley. Today we changed that because the Grandma and the Girls were up for it. We were dropped off on Hyde Street, and considering we waited an hour to get on the cable car, we were famished when we got off. Capurro's was among the closest and it had pretty decent reviews on Yelp! We were seated quickly by a cool hostess that helped out with the stroller and gave us a booth, and we were waited on efficiently. Maybe a little too efficiently, he was a little quick on his questions and he forgot The Wife's clam chowder on the order, but he definitely watched over the glasses and brought everything out immediately. I had the crab sandwich, and it had quite a bit of fresh, tasty crab on it. The Grandma had the fish sandwich and she was also pleased. The Girls had chicken and fish and chips, while the Wife had the 'Manhattan' clam chowder (which was really like a combined New England/Manhattan with a creamy base) and she didn't hate it, but thought it could be more. I almost forgot, the oysters on the half shell were really tasty. They have a full bar and a fairly sparse wine list. I didn't read it in detail because it was lunch. You're on the Wharf, so there's a bit of inflation, but the bill wasn't so bad that I was upset (generally 15-20 an entree). Definitely good for lunch when you are the tour guide and you have some hungry family and don't want to venture into the City to get non-Wharf food.
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David S.
Just off the main drag of fisherman's wharf Capurro's delivers up the standard seafood menu with a few unique twists that make it worth the trip. The restaurant offers both inside and outside dining with big comfy booths on the inside and excellent people watching opportunities on the outside. We came for lunch and even though the restaurant was busy the service was excellent and friendly. From the host on down everyone treated us like we were family and really made us feel welcome. Too often this sort of place is served by people who seem burned out by the constant influx of tourists and it is to Capurro's credit that their staff shows none of this. The gf and I ordered an identical lunch, which is not to say the menu was limited just that we have very similar tastes. We started with Caesar salads . then we each had a whole wood oven roasted crab. We then finished our meal with a butterscotch pot de creme. Caesar salads are so ubiquitous and throw away now that its doubly impressive when you find a good one. The caesar at Capurro's was exceptional. Lots of shaved parmesan cheese covered the top of the salad. The dressing was properly applied, just enough to cover the leaves but no enough to drown them. The dressing flavor was outstanding. It hit all the notes a good caesar needs to, anchovy, lemon, egg. All in all a solid salad The crab we had as our main course was probably the best crab I have ever had, and I love crab so I eat it often. The wood fire oven added a touch of smokiness that was unexpected in crab but very welcome. Unlike most presentations all the seasonings had actually permeated into the crab meat and totally upped its standard goodness. The crab came in its shell so expect to have to work to get it. Thankfully we were provided with bibs and crab tools so this was actually a fun process. One of the best parts was sopping up the broth left in my bowl with the excellent bread. A special note has to be made that this crab was succulent and perfectly cooked. Crab cooked wrong is a travesty, Capurro's cooks have this down cold however and the result was simply amazing. The dessert was also perfectly balanced. The butterscotch had just the right touch of salt to bring depth to the flavor and to balance out the sweetness of the carmel sauce. All in all great service plus great food meets to make a great experience.
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Steve C.
Lame! Terrible bar terrible drinks. Ordered screw driver and left it on the table it was so bad. When I ordered a pic I didn't even know what it was then I ordered a Bloody Mary and it tasted like ass....don't waste your time
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Xaman E.
Summary: Ugh. Pros: Good tourist location, cold beer, friendly staff Cons: Everything else So, we live in Russian Hill but typically never eat in Fisherman's Wharf. Today, Labor Day, it was a beautiful sunny summer day, and we thought ' what the heck, let's be tourists for a day'. We stopped into Capurro's for their happy hour and sat at one of their sidewalk tables. I ordered a beer from their HH menu - Firestone DBA, one of my favorite beers hailing from Paso Robles. It was refreshingly cold and I enjoyed it while relishing one of SF's rare warm, sunny days and tourist-watching. Then, the 'food' came. First, the pork slider - hard, thick bacon does not a pork slider make. 2/10 Spicy chicken legs - obviously cooked earlier in the day, not that interesting, with spicy sauce on the side. 5/10 Margherita pizza - greasy? margherita pizza with unidentifiable tomato? What? 3/10 Steamed mussels - seriously funky smell, bits of hamburger / sausage meat? in the sauce. Defined the word inedible. I tried one and rejected the plate. Gross. Mussels are not supposed to stink. 0/10 Those that are visiting San Francisco should realize that the food in this City is generally incredible. Once you venture away from the tourist zip codes, your taste buds and tummy will thank you.
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Kris J.
i got a groupon for crab dinner for 4 people. comes with 4 whole crab (any style you choose), each person gets to pick salad, soup OR pasta, and dessert. the crab was flavor and fresh. We got one of each flavor. My favorite is the woodoven roasted with garlic and the chill marinate. Surprisingly, the chill marinated crab was very very very flavorful. staff are very friendly. Wine are good price too. Will definitely return when I find a groupon again :)
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Marissa M.
My friend and I stopped in and took advantage of their happy hour drinks and food. The food and drinks were good (though one of the appetizers was a bit overbreaded). Staff was good. Solid place for happy hour!
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Jeanne C.
No wait. Great oysters. Great clam chowder. Amazing homemade brownie and ice cream dessert (omg yum). Cutest Filipina waitress. Too bad there isn't a view!
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Conrad S.
To start off, our server was total crap. We sat for about fifteen minutes before he made his way to us, he took our orders and we didn't see him again until I flagged him down to ask for a refill on my drink that had been empty way too long. I had there thanksgiving dinner, because we dined here the night of thanksgiving. The food was mediocre, I didn't taste anything to rave about. Try anywhere else.
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Cameron L.
To put it simply, I am obsessed with Cappuro's! I'm a local and while I do think Fisherman's Wharf is clouded in tourist traps, Cappuro's is not one of them. The food is amazing; I've tried about 8 different things on the menu and I'm never disappointed. Their calamari is the best I've ever had in my life. The service is always incredible and the owner Paul is what makes the experience so awesome. At Cappuro's, Paul makes every guest feel special and welcome. If you have a chance definitely stop in and give them a try! They deserve it!
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Andrea B.
Was given a groupon to try this place and i walked out happy. I will say first the service here is amazing. I was checked on a number a times and water filled and bread out without finding staff to bring more ooo what lovely staff so where the stars this place was given most likely comes from the food. With the groupon you get a starter ; salad, pasta or soup, two crabs and desert. Caesar salad amazing the best one I've had in this lifetime. Pasta bland no flavor but the tomato, roasted crab came out broken down and stacked with the pieces that I expected getting one crab (great I didn't get all legs like some other customers) the butter wine sauce for me was a whatever I simply just like herbs and butter on my crab so they could have kept it. I love crab so I wasn't going to waste it. The butterscotch pudding first few bites were heavenly until I got to the bottom and the lovely sweet and salty taste ending up more salty at the end. Good ending to the meal though. The greeter was wearing biker/ street thug attire and I asked him do they let him greet with such clothing and he said yes. I guess. They should change that because everyone else is dress like it's a 5 star place. He also showed a couple to their table in a tight leather jacket and jeans like really?? Anyway again staff are amazing just fix the flavors. The business will go up. I over heard waiters explaining why it's been slow due to the time of the year .. Ughh no hello your answers are on yelp get to it before this place sadly goes outa business. Redecorating wouldn't hurt either.
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Belle J.
We are both native San Franciscan's and love going to the warf during crab season. This spot is not as touristy and it is around the corner from the masses. It is old Italian and has comfortable booths and an old big mahogany bar. The service is good but we don't go during peak dinner times. We think you will enjoy the food. I always order a cold whole cracked crab and Ceasar with anchovies and of course extra sour french bread and a glass or two of white wine. Perfect. ...
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Richard S.
We purchased the groupon for crab dinner for 6. We came in for early dinner about 1 pm. We had plenty of seating choices but it soon began to fill shortly after. The service was some of the best service i have had in some time from the bartender(had a khaluha n coffee waiting for other) to the wait staff who were very helpful with the menu, speedy service and overall a great experience! The crab and calamari was delicious and the chowder some of the best. You should not be dissappointed! Bon appetit!
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Veronica H.
What a delicious meal! We bought the groupon deal and don't regret it. The crab was so fresh and the service was amazing! Antonio and his team were phenomenal. We didn't wait for anything. They anticipated out every need. The owner was even on hand to greet the guests and take photos. Wonderful evening in SF
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Jamie K.
I got a groupon for crab dinner for 2 people. The server was very accomodating, as we looked a little lost in the beginning. He recommended some dishes for us and explained how we can order our meal. I had the roasted garlic crabs for each of us and pasta, caesar salad, and clam chowder to share. The crabs were flavorful and was a big portion. The clam chowder tasted great as well. The pasta and caesar salad was okay (i thought it was a little flavorless, especially the pasta). At the end, our server gave us a complimentary coffee which was very nice of him.
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Mike K.
Looking for the City's most incompetent waiter? Well, the search is OVER because Carlos of Capurro's that award is all yours! You did it, congrats!!! What was the deciding factor? I'm not sure if it was seeing another table literally get up and leave in response to this jerk's attitude or if it was the guy's inability to grasp the concept of refilling a bread plate... No, wait! It had to have been his lack of fortitude to take an order within 20 minutes of being seated (it likely would have been far longer had we not returned to the hostess to request a REPLACEMENT waiter). As if being dragged into the Wharf to play host for out-of-towners wasn't bad enough, this guy's service managed to make it worse. The jumbo shrimp fettuccine induced food poisoning (seriously...), the bowl of clam chowder was just decent, and the prices were, as expected, gouging. But if anything avoid this trap at all costs due to the City's newly crowned service champ, Carlos. I hope this place's management takes note.
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Sally Y.
Food was okay, but service was horrible! Our server, Carlos, was rude and inconsiderate. He would ask how we were doing, but then dash off before we would even have a chance to answer. It was obvious that he didn't care. It first started when we weren't ready to order. We told Carlos that it would only be one more minute and he said he will be back. Well..he wasn't back until 20 minutes later when we had to flag him down. 20 minutes later?!! Shortly after, when he came around and asked if we needed more bread, he left before any of us could answer! He had briefly asked while walking past our table. Wow. Thanks for giving us the time of day. Unfortunately, we actually wanted more bread at that time. I had to flag him down, ask him, and then wait. Our extra bread never came! I finally had enough and got his attention from across the room. I mouthed "Bread?" and he condescendingly said "Bread? I told them to bring it." Well, we obviously never received it! I didn't like how he tried to blame it on the other staff when it was really HIS fault for not checking in on us. An attentive waiter would have noticed we didn't receive our bread. Jeez. It's not rocket science. The other servers/waitstaff that brought out food were incredibly nice and the food itself was ok, but Carlos ruined this whole experience for me. I will never go back to this restaurant because his service was that horrible!!
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Nancy H.
Dungeness crab was freshly steamed. Salad had unexpected onions on top which I had to remove. If it's not on the menu, it doesn't belong on my plate. The clam chowder was bland. Had way better chowder earlier in the day right down the street. Butterscotch mousse was very good, and for me, the small portion was perfect. The groupon price was reasonable. I would consider the regular price inflated. For the higher price, I would expect a more intimate, romantic ambiance, not the loud, chaotic, "family friendly" experience.
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eileen b.
so I ate here last night. Let me mention that I had the groupon for 2 crab dinners. The wait staff was very nice and helpful. The Food was meh. We started out with a cup of white clam chowder. The overwhelming taste of butter and cream is what I first noticed. So, that was a bad start to dinner. When I go out to a seafood restaurant I expect a never ending supply of fresh French bread. We had to ask for 3 refills and each time it's a meager amount of bread. maybe 4 tiny slices. Next came the crab which was decent, but I've definitely had better and if I was paying full price for this crab $15 seems fair when you consider the quality and size of it. I ordered diet coke with my dinner and the the waiter brought me my soda which I thought tasted weird but didn't say anything. I later noticed on the receipt that it was diet rite soda. Diet rite soda?? wth is that? at least tell your customers that you don't serve diet coke instead of serving the diet rite and not saying anything. Lastly they brought us dessert as it was included in the groupon. I took one bite and almost spit it out. Butterscotch pudding that tasted awful!! After the meal the bill arrives which shows the original price of the meal and your groupon savings. original price $73.90 for 2 crabs. $14.00 for 2 butterscotch pudding. $5 for 2 diet rite soda. Then at the bottom you are charged tax on the full purchase price and a 4% gov mandated fee on the meal. So in addition to my $45 groupon I ended up paying $28.42 for a really sub bar meal. Very disappointing. I would not receommend at all.
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Steven J.
We randomly picked the place and we absolutely loved the service and the food. The chowder is the best on the wharf.
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mari k.
So I went. The customer service is WAY better in person I guess. My husband and I had a great time. I did not care for the food much :( My husband like it more than I did, but this is my review ... so I upped one star from before.
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Greg F.
Crab dinners = mmm mmm good! I went with friends, and we enjoyed the atmosphere, food and drink they offered. The whole crab was plenty to share if that is your style, along with some calamari, rockerfeller, and drinks! I'm definately going to go back, and try their pizza it looks awesome!!!
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Porsche C.
Great services!!! I came with a groupon coupon and William.and Fausto provided great customer services!!! Food comes out quickly after you order and they always come and check up on you!!! I would really recommend them!!! I'm planning my next time to come back!!!
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Patrini S.
I've been here one previous time and the food then was as delicious as today's meal. I ordered a glass of lemonade that was perfect, not too sweet or tart. The cup of clam chowder was perfect and fresh. As an entree I ordered the shrimp Alfredo. The shrimp was HUGE, succulent and plentiful. The pasta was well done and not too saucy. The other person in my party ordered the lobster ravioli which was absolutely delicious. I would come back again!
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Stephanie P.
Ordered the filet mignon and cooked shrimp. The filet was fatty and I had to douse it in A1 sauce because it had no taste. The shrimp were also bland. My friend ordered the crab sandwhich. She said it didn't even taste like crab! Will not dine here again.
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Wally P.
Sometimes you don't t leave a review because you assume people will know it's good just by looking at it. We'll good doesn't cover it. It's DAMN AMAZING! !!! spent the day fishing with the boys on the Bass Tub and wanted a good place to eat. They all overwhelmingly said this was THE place to eat on the wharf. (Actually truth be told Aaron said Applebee's first then cappuros but he's a bit special if you know what I mean) sorry I digress, back the review. Service A++ Food A++ Cleanliness A++ Atmosphere A+ (lost a plus because a guy dining outside must have learned how to whisper in a helicopter and he drove us nuts while we dined, not their fault) Just can't say enough. Only 1 criticism..... I'm an idiot. Look for the special board, fish is not on the menu (so to speak) and I ordered then saw the fish specials. Actually works better for them, now we will go back to try the snapper. AMAZING PLACE TO DINE.....
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Dominic B.
I went to Capurro's for lunch during my visit to the pier (Fisherman's Wharf). The hostess outside was very friendly and did a good job explaining specialty menu items. Since the outside hostess was so polite, we decided to give the restaurant a shot. Servers bring complimentary bread to your table. For appetizers, I had fried shrimp with tartar sauce. The shrimp appetizer was excellent. They were jumbo shrimp, fresh, and fried to perfection. I definitely give the shrimp appetizer 5 stars. I went with Capurro's tri-tip sandwich special for an entree. Normally, I wouldn't order tri-tip at a seafood restaurant. In Virginia, we don't eat much tri-tip so I took advantage of a good deal. The sandwich came with cole slaw. I thought the tri-tip sandwich was tasty. Capurro's did a good job grilling the meat (flavorful). Their cole slaw was average in my opinion. Our server wasn't very attentive. We had to track him down for refills and different condiments we needed. Capurro's has a nice ambience on the pier. They open all of the windows for fresh air. I give Capurro's a 3.5 rating. *I would have given Capurro's a 4 star rating If our waiter was more attentive*
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Christine N.
Friendly service and great ambiance. We came in to use our groupon to enjoy crab dinner and ordered extra oysters. They treated us very well and honored our groupon without treating us any differently. Thank you for this. About the food, lumped crab salad was delish. Refreshing and tasty! Roasted crab was really good too. For clam chowder, it was so so. Oysters were fresh and ok too. Would recommend a try to our friends. :)
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Ji Won K.
.... The food was fine....I ordered the fish tacos with Caesar salad on the side.... My husband ordered some seafood combo which he devoured in like 5 mins and my son had a kids pizza....great place to make everyone happy with a little bit of everything from seafood to pasta and pizza. service was great. The food was fine/ ok for me...nothing spectacular and I would rate the food closer to 3.5 stars.
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Naz a.
Best part of experience: Woodroasted Crab Room for improvement: attentiveness of server Other good things: Chowders
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Kelly S.
Abysmal experience. Summary: 25-30 mins to receive drinks from bar, over 60 mins to receive sub-par food, dirty dishes stacked in bus trays in middle of restaurant! Unacceptable & shame on Ownership (which has been in the restaurant business for a few decades) to not be attentive to operations & products served i.e. bar, bus, wait & kitchen staff. Re Hostess: Our group of six experienced unbelievably poor service beginning with the Hostess. The low energy hostess originally seated us adjacent to two tables being used to bus dirty dishes. The Hostess was quite "put out" when we asked to be moved. She left us hanging there standing in the middle of the restaurant and after waiting 5-10mins she finally asked the bus boy to clean & set up a table. Re Bar: The bar was empty when we arrived and acquired two patrons over time. The restaurant was @ 1/4 capacity. After 25mins of waiting for our bar drinks, twice people from our group had to physically go to the bar to see what was going on and to obtain the drinks ordered which were sitting on a tray on the bar counter. Only to discover the bartender still had not poured the draft beer! Re. Bus Staff: It was obvious the service staff had not been properly trained. Throughout our lunch two tables in the middle of the restaurant were being utilized to hold bus trays and stack dirty dishes. Even when the owner arrived and saw this, no direction was given to move dirty dishes to the "back of the house." Re Kitchen Staff & Food: It took over 1 hour to receive our food. Various parties arrived after us, were served and departed while we still were waiting. The specials: Sea Bass and Petrale Sole and fried oysters were over cooked, dry and tasteless. Our guests had to request extra lemons and tartar sauce to counter the dry tasteless seafood. The Crab and Shrimp Louie's were decent and definitely the safest way to go.
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Kathryn N.
I have been coming here on a regular basis for about 8 years. I absolutely love it! I like the fact that it is family owned and operated and the seafood is fresh and local (there's a dock right behind the restaurant). I have come to know one of the waitresses and she knows what I like. She gives me ordering options that aren't even on the menu and has memorized my favorite cocktail, which is so delicious there and made from fresh squeezed juice. I am pretty sure if you wanted your fish piccata style or blackened style or whatever, the kitchen would accommodate you. I have never eaten dinner here, only lunch, but I am sure dinner would be perfect too. If you eat too much, walk up the Hyde Street hill back to Union Square like I often do!
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Rosie F.
Seriously, how many San Franciscans (born, raised, or pay property taxes here currently) like coming to the wharf? Yeah, none of us. If you have to come down here, Capurro's is not a bad place to go.
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s. j.
2nd time here and 2nd time with a Goupon. Service was good and Crab was Excellent. I would recommend this place. Also they a nice Happy Hour.
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Enrique C.
Groupon has crabs. Noel M. was gracious enough to share her crabby coupon with me. I swear we were sitting in the Groupon section, at least 3-4 other parties were spotted handing over their coupon. I started with the "chowdah" which was a wise creamy choice. The crab was wood roasted to perfection and chopped into smaller pieces so you could get through the shell and right to the meat. The server was friendly and never left our cocktails stay empty.
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Rama L.
I have been here every year for the past three years that my wife and I were joking if this becoming an annual tradition. We purchased a very good steal from groupon where we both had the roasted crab, soup, and butterscotch pudding. I live in the city so I seldom cross path with a tourist. It is refreshing to see them (most of them are in that area). In a way I like to explore and be a tourist and really appreciate where I live. This restaurant offers that connection for me. I personally enjoy the restaurant ambiancce particularly their service and how easy and comfortable they make us feel redeeming the groupon. As for the food, it's appropriate for me to classify it a a good tourist restaurant. The crab had a good white wine sauce to it hat made dipping with the bread irresistible. However I had the French onion soup and the soup wasn't warm enough to melt the sprinkle cheese that goes on top it. In other establishment, the cheese is heated and melted on top and that makes a real difference. The butterscotch pudding is quite surprising good. It had a good kick of the butterscotch but what stood out is the sweetness. Usually these type of establishment, the food is very salty and sweet. The crab had good favor where it didn't require heavy slat and the butterscotch pudding was readily smooth and goo that it wasn't too sweet. My wife and I enjoyed this place an a nice Easter afternoon. I hope to be back next year.
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Rajiv K.
loved the crab, the red chowder and the lightly dressed ceasar (We asked for it). Dessert (butterscotch pudding) was delicious too and service was great. We had a groupon and really enjoyed our experience.
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R S.
Would give zero stars if I could. Terrible food, terrible service. Went in for drinks and oysters and the oysters tasted like sewage. We ate 2 of the 6 and our waiter could have cared less. We were charged for everything and left without tipping the waiter. Horrible!
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Alex R.
We were seated at a table outside for 20 minutes before I went inside asking if a server was coming. I was told we would be served right away. 5 minutes later we still weren't served. We got up to leave and went inside to tell the hostess that we hadn't been served despite being seated for 25 minutes. The waitress happened to be near tne hostess and with an attitude said she had 3 other tables she was waiting on ( the place was nowhere near full inside. Looked more empty). I appreciate you being busy but a little decency warrants you coming outside and telling us you are overwhelmed or busy...sometbing. We were a party of 5 that got up and walked next door. Get it together.
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Drew H.
Came in for a mediocre bowl of chowder, and that's exactly what we got. Then we got to wait for our bill for nearly 25 minutes, and when we asked for it were treated to the "well, who was your waiter?" routine. They didn't say and we didn't ask, but we'd like to leave this subpar wharf eatery soon, please. We would have said something to the manager, but he was busy having a loud personal call on his cell.
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Connie Y.
Being around the wharf, I can't help but crave some clam chowder. After wandering around, we ended up around here around dinner time. We checked the menu to make sure there was clam chowder on the menu so we went in! The inside has a old steakhouse type of feel. There are a lot of booths with rectangular tables and semicircular tables. The light is somewhat dim, but it is a casual place nonetheless. We were seated promptly at a booth. The hostess and our waiter were both very nice. The waiter even had a bit of a sense of humor. He smiled whenever he talked to us and checked on us a few times. Service was quick too. We ordered and got our food probably within about 10 minutes (it felt really quick!). My friend and I shared a clam chowder in a bread bowl ($9.95) and a lobster ravioli ($19.95). He also ordered a Lagunitas IPA ($6.00). Our bill before tip was $39.05, which is pretty cheap. Unfortunately, I was not too impressed by the food. The bread bowl was fine, but the clam chowder wasn't great. Maybe it was sitting there for a while or it has been made in bulk. It was very thick and didn't taste particularly good. The lobster ravioli was okay on the first few bites. After that, it just tasted like lemon juice. I wish there was more flavoring and less lemon juice. It was moist enough though. Beware of parking around here during the day. It may be slightly difficult. The meters are $5.75 per hour and on Sundays, you have to pay from 12pm-7pm. I would definitely try to take public transportation to the wharf it possible.
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James R.
Didn't get to enjoy the food, but the friendly bar staff walked right up to us and offered a few happy hour deals a half hour after it was over. Can't beat that sort of courtesy IMO.
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David J.
Alright, all I can say is my wife told me, "this is the best sandwich I've ever had." Questions? Details: it was lunch, the sweet little chinese waitress was a pure joy, the wife had the salmon burger special and I had the other fish burger special whatever it was but it didn't matter cause my wife liked it so much and there it is!
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Richel R.
Average place to have dinner around Fisherman's Wharf. We tried the clam chowder, fried calamari, and the surf and turf. The clam chowder was creamy and flavorful. The fried calamari could have been better. It seemed a little too oily for me... Or maybe it wasn't allowed to sit and let some of the frying oil drip off. The surf and turf was also average. I felt that the waitstaff was attentive, available, and pleasant. Overall, a good experience for my first time visiting Fisherman's Wharf.
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Pattie C.
Went to Capurro's on Saturday, February 7th with a Groupon. The service was not the best. You got a choice of pasta, salad or soup with a Full Crab for 2 people. We chose the pasta (it was like a Child's portion). Crab was warm and excellent. Dessert was horrible (something butterscotch pudding) - YUCK - did not eat. Get ready to leave and they present us with a bill of almost $ 12.00 for Tax. OMG - What a rip off - that was not disclosed on the Groupon. I will surely never go there again!
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Terry S.
We ate at Capurro's twice last week and each meal was yummy. We were staying at the hotel across the street and wandered in. We were warmly greeted and, being a week night, we were seated right away. Imagine my glee when I ordered a margarita and found it to be more delicious than most Mexican restaurants I've gone to: 5 stars to the bartender! The amazing sourdough bread is a San Francisco treat and we enjoyed it while waiting for our order. The clam chowder was perfect and our main courses exactly what we expected. Alas, no room for dessert but I asked our server if there were any cookies, she came back to the table with a few Italian cookies that were very much appreciated. Will definitely return!
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Andrew K.
Totally 3.5 stars, but I'll round up. It's touristy and overpriced. But it's fun at the same time AND the crab is really good, and I liked the tangy zingy caesar salad, and the waiter was charming, and the clincher for the 4-star rating was the little mason jar of butterscotch pot de creme - WOWZA on that. So, it's fun.
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Aimee D.
This restaurant is a must on every trip to San Francisco! Service has always been great and the food is wonderful! The Cioppino and the Clam Linguine are to die for! The owner, Paul, makes his rounds through the dining room on a regular basis. That sets Capurro's apart from the rest, in my opinion. We normally try to steer clear of the Embarcadero tourist areas, but we will always brave the crowds for Capurro's.
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Steve D.
When we arrived at Fisherman's Wharf, we chose Capurro's because of the fish, of course, which I but not my wife was interested in. It is a nice enough place, right on the waterfront, but touristy and a bit overpriced for my money. One iced tea, hamburger, crab salad sandwich and small salad was $40, but I guess that is typical for a tourist location like the wharf. Food quality was ok. Portions just ok sized. There was not anything really wrong, just other places to explore next time.
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Phan N.
I took my friend here to celebrate her birthday last month and we had a great time! The restaurant was festive and cutely decorated throughout with holiday ornaments. And nice toasty fireplace- good for photo taking. We had the calamari, steak , and a chicken pasta plate. Tiramisu and blended drinks were also very tasty! Bread is so fresh and delicious here as well. I give this place 4 stars since our service that night was slow...took several minutes to get our waters refilled. But the beautiful view of Jack London Sq. makes you forget anyway at least for the time being.
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Mark D.
Warning... Warning.....Terrible service, and mediocre taste. The waiter continually messed up our order. My large salad was Soggy and the jumbo shrimp was tasteless. When we received our bill it was wrong and when we tried to get it corrected the manager argued with us and was not pleasant.
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Amy C.
Couldn't ask for anymore for a $45 groupon deal. Food is a little bit above average but the service and the owner is super friendly, which add one star to it. I personally like their Cesar salad a lot and we place an extra order other than the one came with the meal.
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Enah N.
came in with a groupon and totally worth it.it was a breeze making a reservation..came in during lunch time,,and yes you could use the groupon that says dinner for 2 anytime :) right when we got seated...complimentary bread and waters was served. We had clam chowder which was really delicious..tho for the groupon it only came with a small for one person cup with biscuit on the side.but it was really delicious.Caesar salad which has different taste to the dressing that makes it unique and yummy. For the main course I got the roasted crab which was suggested by our server that he says popular...its roasted with garlic and wine.I really enjoyed the taste.its very delicious and crabs were very very fresh. and for the dessert we got one each of the butterscotch kind like a coffee pudding.it was good. We ordered half a dozen of oysters..its a little bit small but it was ok. overall this place is a must try place in fishermans wharf.i would love to come back even if its not for groupon.
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Bhavisha P.
My friend and I came here last weekend for a quick drink while wondering around the wharf. There are many restaurants on this strip so it was nice to have stumbled upon this one. Once we walked in we realized it was also happy hour which made our day since it was a Saturday. Most places never have HH on the weekends. We got a glass of the Merlot and Chardonnay each and then some more. It was great! The bartender was amazing and so friendly and made our break from the touring great. I wish we were hungry because the food looked and smelled amazing. Being a local in SF everywhere we went was full of tourists, but here it was more of a local vibe which is always nice. We will definitely be back here to try the food and recommend this place to our friends.
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Huyen P.
I give this place 4 because of what I had was fairly good and the service was good. We ordered Calamari and clam chowder. The chowder came with Caesar salad which I thought was excellent. The food came out hot and steaming within 10 mins of ordering. Granted it was fairly easy to prepared but nonetheless good service. The Calamari was wow to me...very different flavor than what I had before and I have tasted many. We killed it to say the least. Price was fairly decent being on a high tourists area. There's out door tables which was perfect for people watching while munching :-)...very entertaining I might add ;-)...try it if you're at the Piers and not sure what to pick.
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Aimee H.
Food was delicious and fairly priced. I had The Signature, crab legs dripping in garlic butter and a filet mignon. Yummy, and perfect sized portion. The kids meals were 9.95, big portions of fish and chips and my kids loved it. Fresh, yummy and typically priced. :)
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Shelly T.
Location: Moscone Center North, Hall D The food was mediocre, the customer service was the worst I've ever experienced. The owner was absolutely rude and thought that the fact that this restaurant has been around so long excused the fact that none of our food came out at the same time, half of our orders were wrong, and the bill was outrageous. Oh, the bill was incorrect as well, but apparently it was our fault for "misreading" the menu. This place wouldn't even have been worth the groupon.
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Mary A.
We had to come here because one of my friends said they had the best clam chowder in all of San Fran. Little did we know this was an Italian restaurant. We just wanted a light snack so we ordered the Fried Calamari & the Clam chowder of course. I'm being generous here by giving them 4 stars since I really liked the place so much. The restaurant was pretty full for an afternoon. Then again this is fisherman's wharf where all the tourists cling to. Service was good. We were checked on several times. Our Calamari was very delicious indeed crisp batter which was well seasoned, although it had a ton of thyme in the batter which I don't mind. But after it being in the clam chowder as well which it shouldn't be in a classic clam chowder soup it got to be over whelming in taste. I felt the clam chowder was over kill in taste of thyme. You could barely taste the creamy silky broth of the chowder or even the melt in your mouth clams. I always love my chowder spiked with tabasco & this didn't even help it. I suggest they get rid of the thyme in the clam chowder & add it to their Cioppino instead. I understand that this is an Italian restaurant but don't mess with an old time classic. Stick to the basics for a famous clam chowder.
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Brittany K.
This restaurant is very good! Don't bother having the famous clam chowder out on the pier unless it is at an upscale restaurant- you'll just get flour heavy soup in a bread bowl. This place however, has great clam chowder. We ordered calamari for an app and loved it, homemade marinara and all. My husband had the special, swordfish, and loved it. Their hot sauce is also homemade, which is nice to know they enjoy making food from scratch. The service was great, and food arrived rapidly. I wasn't too hungry, so the soup and app was good for me, although the other table's food all looked amazing too. I would recommend this place to anyone staying in the Fisherman's Warf area.
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Spicy G.
I got a groupon for the crab meal for two. It is such a good deal!!! It comes with soup/salad/pasta and butterscotch custard. The crabs are fresh and made right. Good amount of crab meat as well. Soup: clam chowder or soup of the day Salad: Caesar salad Pasta: Rotini in tomato sauce Entree: Two big crabs cooked with white wine garlic sauce Dessert: butterscotch custard My four stars are ratings for crabs, dessert and service. Soup/Salad/Pasta are below par and not this restaurant's strength. Service is excellent!
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Amy C.
We came here because of a groupon. Every winter we buy a groupon and try a new crab place. This was the best one so far. We will definitely be back. I had the steam crab and lentil soup and my husband had the woodstone roasted crab and red chowder, all were excellent! Our son had the white clam and garlic pizza, which was also great. The butterscotch pudding was good, but we were stuffed and only had a bite to taste it. Our waiter, Carlo, gave us great recommendations and made sure we had what we needed. Great waiter, great food!
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Michele P.
Greasy food. Slow service. There wasnt many people, so not sure why service was so slow...???
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Ann M.
I love this place! It's probably my favorite seafood italian restaurant to go to. I came here 3 times in one month before. The wood fire roasted crab is to die for, the oysters outstanding and the service has always been incredible. If you are a seafood and italian food lover this place offers the best of both worlds. Also, conveniently enough they have there own parking lot behind the restaurant that makes it easy to get to.
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Erika R.
Our family wanted to try something different so we came here as the menu looked good and my son wanted crab. I ordered fish tacos which were pretty good. My younger son really enjoyed his crab legs, clams, prawns and oysters although the servings were a bit small. My older son ordered a kids burger which was too rare for his taste. The chowder was pretty delicious and my husbands crab sandwich was too. Overall good service and good food.
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Kelley L.
Excellent clam chowder and excellent service! I only eat the white clam chowder in bread bowl. When served with complimentary bread, the sourdough is the best choice. Seriously. Their beer list is also a bit limited, but why not get one with your chowder? Also, get the white clam chowder over the red clam chowder. The white clam chowder tastes better. Also, the sourdough bread bowl was not as fresh, so I would not expect you to eat it all, sadly. However, the clam chowder is delicious. (: My most recent server, Kelly, was super awesome. She was very welcoming, courteous and helpful. She made the experience very fun and easygoing.
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Sparky W.
I am a local I went here last night for Crab! I've been there 3 times. The Staff is very Friendly & Professional. Mr. Capurro stopped by the table to say Hi. I like this place & will go back again!
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T T.
Came her a couple days ago for a Groupon funded date. It was the middle of the week so parking was easy and the restaurant was pretty empty, the 3-4 other couples there were also on Groupon dates. -Staff was nice -Restaurant clean -Coctails were a-ight -Got the Woodstone crab and chilled crab....Woodstone was recommended by waiter and he was right -Butterscotch dessert was a-ight as well Overall good experience. They also have Happy Hour there that looks pretty good.
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lourdes l.
This local missed on menu as one of the ways you could order crab. The garlic and wine sauce option now includes tomato. Ruined!
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Nancy L.
I almost love this restaurant but HATED the service. Thank God, hubby was in a good mood cuz this could have been a nightmare of an experience. Food, great. Ambiance, very good vibe. Service, WHAT SERVICE?? Except for bringing our dinner to us, the waiter basically forgot about us. We had to ask for our bill TWICE. The time between taking our dinner plates away to getting our desserts was 35 minutes. 30 minutes to ask WHAT was for dessert and five minutes to bring it. I will give it a try again but hopefully get a different waiter.
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Alvin F.
Came here to grab my son some pasta to go. I assumed it was going I be good considering the amount of people eating there this evening. We tried to give my son the pasta... He spit it out. I decided to taste it... it was very bland! No flavor at all! I saw the cream sauce there, but it must have been watered down. It tasted pretty much like boiled pasta in water. Horrible! Ended up getting my son something at Boudin. I was fooled by the crowd! I'd go somewhere else or at least don't order a kids pasta for your kids.
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Jerry T.
I want to start out by saying this was the first time we had eaten at this restaurant which is located on Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco. The staff where very nice and the restaurant was nice and clean. The wait staff and the table cleaning staff where friendly and on top of everything. My friend ordered the crab sandwich ($14.95), which came with clam chowder and coleslaw. All of which I was told was very good. Now, on the other hand, the fish and chips ($18.95) where terrible. They where by far I have ever eaten. I spent three years in England so I know excellent fish and chips. The beer batter on the fish after being deep fried was oily and so thin it looked like skin on the inside. It also tasted burnt. When I asked our waiter how often they changed the oil in their friers and I was told no more than two days. This to me explained the poor and burnt taste of the fish. Will I go here again, probably not.
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J F.
Went there for late lunch with 8 ppl, including 2 toddlers. We were quickly accomodated. Service was great. My fish tacos were delicious!!! Very yummy casual lunch food-- calm chowder, salad, chicken fingers, pizza, salad with shrimp. Everyone enjoyed their meal. I would definitely return.
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Jim W.
Had lunch here and the sand dab sandwich was very good.
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Christina G.
Came back for another visit this weekend. FABULOUS! Perfect lunch with hubby. We were seated quickly, had a friendly waiter and let me add a hot waiter. LOL---well, he was. He got my order perfectly though I had a bit of a special request. We both cleaned our plates and were incredibly happy. The restaurant was clean and pretty full of other happen clients. Enjoyed seating by the window and people watching while we ate. I give this visit an enthusiastic 5 stars without even having to think about it :)
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Jennifer A.
Groupon = $35 for soup, salad, or pasta, a crab each, and shared dessert. Pretty good deal, if you ask me. * Clam chowder was good, but not anything crazy * Roasted crab was a little dry (I imagine b/c of the roasting, might rethink that if I go back), but tasty, sauce had a nice spice. I wish we got the brains, but we're in an American restaurant so I guess people don't like the brains * We did not get to choose dessert, it was the butterscotch creme de pot which would have been excellent had it set better. The flavor was good though Overall, friendly service, but a bit slow. A decent meal, especially for the price.
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Rhonda B.
We recently had a very nice lunch at Capurro's on Fisherman's Wharf in SF. My Sanddabs were delicious and my daughter, who doesn't like seafood, enjoyed her Tri-tip sandwich. We also had two decadent desserts - the pumpkin cheesecake and a chocolate cake. Even their coffee was good! The service was very good & I loved their Italian accents! The prices were really reasonable for the Wharf. I will definitely return!
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Alison B.
We love coming here for lunch! The whole crabs are a must. Parking a couple of blocks up on beach. Great wait staff!
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S L.
Thanks to Groupon, I came here for dinner. The restaurant was empty except for 2 other tables on Weds night. Waiter was friendly and very attentive. Go for the crab, they were delicious. Got the woodstone roasted and chilled marinated crabs. They were fresh and had very good flavor. I would recommend the woodstone roasted. The salad and calamari was average. I enjoyed my blueberrie martini but I did not get that much of the drink - noticed that it was not filled to the top of the glass. The butterscotch pudding dessert was good but a little too sweet for me. There's street parking on the night I was here and there is a parking lot in the back of the restaurant.
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Mr. T.
Greasy tourist trap. Crab cakes were of poor quality and shiny with oil. Fish tacos had tiny pieces of fish in a thick batter that was fried in what tasted like very old oil. Of course, if you're getting food around fisherman's wharf, this is sort of what you gotta expect.
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Lisa H.
I am very sorry to say That we came in looking for a good clam chowder, we were promised one and it was bad, no clams to be found, my daughter order pasta, that was over cooked, and the sauce was red water. Anyway we still ate it, I left tip based on the service and considering the bad food I didn't wanna leave much, $12 dollars, but to my surprise after I left the restaurant I realize that the waitress was chasing me saying that I forgot to tip her that she needed $5 more dollars!! I have never been chased after for tips, unreal!! They called the owner and he was the rudest person ever, even after I explained to him how bad the service and food was I was being chased for $5 more dollars for tips!!!! He still sided with the waitress, he yelled at me as I walked away, have a good life!!!!! In a sarcastic way, tall guy, curly gray hair, flat lower front teeth, seems to be Italian!! Stay away from him, stay away from this place all together!!
(1)
Sarah L.
We were looking for a place near fisherman's wharf with reasonably priced seafood that could accommodate a group. This restaurant fit the bill and was a perfect choice. The crab chowder is to die for! I might go back for another cup this trip.
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Rachel A.
My friend and I came here for a girl's night, after purchasing a Groupon that was too good to pass up. We got there early and got cozy at the bar. The bartender was a lot of fun, and insisted we try the specialty cocktails. I don't quite remember which one we got (something minty?), but it was great! We were in a fantastic mood by the time we were seated, so it must have done the trick. It took us over an hour to pick over the bones of our crabs, and we were just filthy with crab debris everywhere, but we had a ridiculous amount of fun. We were there until after closing, getting those last delicious morsels out of the deceased crustaceans, but no one ever rushed us. The butterscotch pudding was so good, I almost licked the bowl (note: if you use your fingers to scoop out what's left, it's still not considered ladylike but your friends will judge you less). Despite the fact that our waiter knew we had a Groupon, he was extremely welcoming and gracious (you always hear those horror stories about deal-purchasers being treated like second-rate customers elsewhere). We mentioned how surprised we were by their positivity. He explained that the Groupons are godsends for places on the Wharf, since business is usually so slow in the off-season and the staff can go a few nights without serving a single table. It was nice to get his perspective and be part of a win-win situation, both for our wallets, our tummies, and the wait staff. Overall, we had a great time at Capurro's and would encourage even the most local of locals to give it a shot!
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Alyssa D.
I'm shocked this place got good reviews. We ate here yesterday and not one part of our meal was worth paying for. Most was hardly edible. I ordered chicken Marsala. The chicken was so over cooked and had such a strange, awful flavor that I ate one bite and that's it. My kids chose to share the salmon. It was clearly not fresh. If it had been cooked any more, it would have been ash. I don't know how anyone would let that dish leave the kitchen. The calamari we started with was obviously not fresh. One bite and I was done with that, too. I did somehow manage to choke down a bowl of clam chowder. It had a strange taste I can't quite describe. Almost like a stale flavor. Very strange. The bread that was served to us was stale. The marinara on my daughter's pasta was a strange brown color. Our server either didn't notice over half our food was untouched or she didn't care. I would never eat here again and would certainly never recommend to anyone. Keep on walking down the street and you'll find dozens of places that are a hundred times better.
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Shannon O.
Great location, atmosphere and friendly staff, this is as San Francisco as you can get with seafood, yummy clam chowder and an ocean view!!
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william b.
Stay away from this place!!! Don't waste your money on this over priced, out of date, tired old wharf rip off. Food is bad, owner is rude, pushy and overbearing
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Daniel M.
Came here for dinner. I had the crab and steak combo. The crab tasted fishy and not fresh. The steak was a disaster. The taste was awful. Tasted like old meat. Would not recommend!
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Rick P.
The host was great, the food was amazing,,,,,, our server was one of the most terrible that we have ever had !!
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Chinsin S.
I used a Groupon at this place last night, and it was definitely a good deal. $35 for $70 worth of food! I got a whole crab ( deal came with one whole crab per person), red clam chowder, bread, and a dessert. We got Woodstone Roasted crabs. The crab was good, but not worth the full regular price. The portion size was relatively small, so don't expect too much. It was absolutely flavorful and delicious; however, I did wish it was a bit warmer. I felt like it arrived rather cold. The clam chowders, the white and the red, were perfect. I would almost say they were the best part of the meal. The portion was small, regularly priced at $6+, but it was still a great soup! My friend liked the dessert, but I wasn't too much of a fan. I don't remember the name, but it was some kind of caramel topped pudding. The servers refilled our water glasses and bread plate a few times, but there was often a delay. Overall, it was a decent experience for fine dining. The service needs some work; they were definitely understaffed for the night.
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Nelly Y.
Service was immaculate. The host, food runners, and servers worked as a team to provide top notch service. I was we'll taken care of! The crab was so fresh, clam chowder was good, and the butterscotch pudding was heaven.
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Gina W.
Delicious garlic butter oven roasted crabs!!! The service was excellent as well! Our waiter was friendly and attentive. The clam chowder was ok. The butterscotch pudding (I think) was surprisingly delicious and not overwhelmingly sweet. The flavor is intense, delicious! We enjoyed our crab lunch a lot and would definitely go back for more!!
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Brian K.
Great place with good food and personal service. Good beer selection. This is a local bar that will give you a real personal feeling of the Wharf area. Go see the port state park next door. Johnny was my bartender. Great guy. Go see them.
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David G.
Like almost everyone here we came on a Groupon. Made reservations and showed up. We were an hour early due to a lack of traffic and tried to get in but the host said we needed to come back. No issue since I wanted to walk the wharf anyways, we came back 30 minutes later and he saw us and sat us down. Service was OK, our waiter was really nice and friendly but everyone else from the guy that gave us our waters to the young lady that brought our food seemed like they were having a bad day. I wasn't sure about the groupon and how it worked but I thought I saw somewhere that you had your choice of the 4 crab dishes (different styles of cooking) but we weren't offered that choice. I wasn't upset because I wanted the fire roasted crab. I did see on other yelp reviews that people got their choice. We both ordered the pasta side and we ordered an extra cup of clam chowder. The clam chowder was very salty and coming home that night I noticed that a lot of yelpers stated theirs was salty as well. Our pasta was OK I guess, seemed like the sauce came out of a can and was nothing special, yelpers also complained about the same thing.....hello Capurros listen to your customers!!!!!!! The crab is what saved this review. It was awesome. Although we did not get whole crabs but rather bits and pieces the flavor and amount of meat was very good. I noticed while eating mine I had one claw and about 10 little legs!!!!!! I think as others say they break the crabs up when they cook them and then try to put them back together as close as they can. My legs were small so they probably added extra. Two glasses of wine totaling 18 dollars and two clam chowder cups and we still paid over 75 dollars including the 35 dollars for the Groupon. I might come back here if I see another deal but as far as paying full price I might have to pass, the crab was good but the sides just don't justify paying 34.95 a person.
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Daniel L.
Veronica: "When in Rome." Ron: "Yes, please do go on." And that explains how we wound up here. A thing called "cioppino" (for the tourists it is pronounced chap-pinot) or more properly stated, a thing I saw on the menu that I had to wikipedia to find out what it was. A cioppino here at Capurro's is a big ass sourdough bread bowl stuffed with mixed seafood and a tomato broth with chunks of tomato. Think of it like a very odd geometric hot pocket with seafood. This is where that magical foodstuff began back in 'ye olden days - this is Fisherman's Wharf history that you can eat, so it is the best kind of history, just like going through Belgium and drinking all of the finest Trappist brewery beer you can find. Except this is seafood. Plus sourdough. Plus local flavor. To reference Anchorman, this is an item of food that dabbles. Now that I have said good things it is time to be a Debby Downer. Bad service. For such bad service you are going to think it is more 'spensive than it should be - because hey, Red Lobster has awful service but that is a really cheap date (with free biscuits!!! the best part!!!) and even cheaper since you won't be looking at a second date if you took him/her to Red Lobster any more than you would if you had taken your special person out for a first date at the Olive Garden. But with all these complaints about Red Lobster-like service, I would still give four stars with my hypercritical yelp ratings distribution? Do tell me more. It took forever to get our beers. Okay. Not everyone is perfect. Going without a second beer until we were ready for the check and to get out, well, not everyone is marginally average at service. And it wasn't even busy, there were mucho empty tables. If you wikipedia'd the cioppino way back when I started talking about it you know that there is a lazy man's cioppino (where all the work has already been done for you) and a regular cioppino where your peasant hands need to prepare everything. This is a regular-peasant-hands-do-it-yourself place. Which is fine. I watch Man Versus Food, let's do this, you don't know me. It is all good. Jumbo shrimp, clams, mussels, scallops, tomato fish broth, crab, and that delicious hunk of sourdough. It all works together well - especially my favorite parts of the scallops, crab, and tomato soaked bread. It's not a very formal place so I like it since I showed up in jeans and was not turned back out into the street as a peasant. The service could use some work, a certain Earl of Lemongrab might claim it was UNACCEPTABLE to wait that long for a first beer and not get a chance for a second until it was patently obvious we wanted the check and to GTFO. But if you like trying local food, tracking places like on Man Versus Food when you travel to cities, then you need a cioppino right now. It is magical. It costs $28 but hey, it's worth it. You couldn't put this together at home if you wanted to, so just come here and let them do it.
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Sarah C.
What a pleasant surprise. We had a bit of a tricky morning and got dropped off near this Restaurant before going to bike the bridge. We needed a quick lunch so we didn't give it much thought and walked in because it was close. I thought it would be an overpriced tourist trapped but our food was excellent, I had the Caesar salad and crab chowder and my husband had the fish tacos(I was jealous) Service was quick and polite and prices were very fair.
One of the best happy hours in San Francisco . Me and my boyfriend love it here the happy hour is so amazing from 3-6 and it's $3 beers and 3 appetizers and well drinks . The food is so fresh and the margarita pizza is so yummy made in a wood fire pizza oven by real italian recipes . I recommend this place to everyone . Can't wait to be a foodie here until I die Mmm
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Evg M.
Yesterday, I met with my childhood Israeli friends who are visiting San Francisco. While walking on Fisherman's Wharf, we had decided to have dinner at some of the local restaurants. We chose the one close to us, and it turned out to be Capurro's on 498 Jefferson St. ( capurros.com ). The host asked us where we were from. One of my friends said that we are from Israel, and the host's smile faded away immediately. The host then rushed inside the restaurant. Frankly, I didn't get what was going on at the time, since we were waiting outside. After waiting for a while, we went inside and noticed the host there. He saw us and tried to ignore us at first, and then after some time asked us to follow him and showed our table. While preparing the table, the same guy asked whether we speak Arabic, and we said no, we don't. Then he left, seemingly disappointed. After a while we've overheard that he is half-Italian, half-Palestinian; then we understood what's going on. I never expected such a disgraceful treatment in San Francisco, and I got deeply offended by this behavior, especially because I was showing the city to my visiting friends. I've never had similar issues in Israel. I would never recommend Capurro's to anybody, since this place keeps employees who discriminate their guests based on their country of origin and the language they speak.
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Cathleen G.
Expect a delightful meal, in a real San Francisco, local family owned establishment- this is the place! The fish us all purchased daily straight from the boats, from the local fisherman, Don't let the fisherman's wharf tourist crowd influence or deter you. Capurro's has been locals here before it was a tourist attraction. The food will fill your belly especially when completed with a Pietro made Irish coffee for dessert!
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Shawna Y.
Was greeted by a lovely hostess, and seated quickly. Immediately the owner came over and introduced himself, and gave us the specials for the day, and also brought us some bread. The waiter was super nice and very knowledgeable. I ordered the Sole and the honey ordered the Snapper. I also ordered a small salad(to share with my daughter who was super hungry and couldn't wait) salad was average, but since my daughter decided to eat all the tomatoes, the owner brought her some of her own, so sweet:-) My Sole was cooked perfect, good seasoning, risotto was a little heavy, and green beans were not overdone. Dessert of in house mascarpone cheesecake was wonderful. Not sure how Overall, great service, great food. Would recommend to others.
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Lisa T.
If you are looking for a spot for lunch: good food, reasonably priced (for SF on the wharf), clean, good service, this is the spot. We stopped in Franks Fisherman store and the owner recommended it. Great tip.
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Colette P.
Capurro's has great food, an friendly staff. I recomend anything seafood here. The waitresses are nice, but may be stretched a little thin, otherwise great place for a date or dinner with friends. Also they had a great groupon deal recently! hopefully we can expect to see more of these
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Nathan P.
Worst place. What's a Marguerita pizza without the fresh basil leaves and fresh tomatoes. What we got was chopped cubed tomatoes and no basil. The "owner", well he claimed to be owner. Claimed his family owned this for a long time. Well if they left it for him, it will be short lived. He kept making excuses. A simple we're deeply sorry and how can we make it right? Would have suffice. This bozo couldn't do that. If I could give him a zero rating that would have been too much. Customers beware.
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Robin F.
I had lunch here with a friend after a nice little boat tour around the bay. (FYI-want a decent tour of SF Bay then go see the crew of the Wacky Jacky. Best $15 you'll spend in Fisherman's Wharf). Anyway, so this place was recommended by the captain of the boat. My friend and I made the little walk and were greeted pleasantly by the host. He asked where we from. I told him I was visiting from Memphis but my friend was a local. He beamed (the host, not my friend) and began to talk about Memphis and how much he loved BB King. We got a decent table and fast service. I ordered the salad and clam chowder in a bread bowl. I had never had clam chowder before and I was nervous my first experience with it would not be the best. I was pleasantly surprised. It was delicious. Very creamy and smooth. The bread bowl was delicious as well although too much to finish. A bit touristy, sure, but you're in Fisherman's Wharf so you can't expect to not see any tourists. I mean, I am one! Go for a bay tour and then stop here for lunch. Not a bad way to spend the day.
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Meat X.
Last month, I came here with a friend, we purchased a crab deal from groupon, The crab was delicious, we ordered marinated chill crab and some thing is called wood cooked crab. clam chowder was not bad just small potion. service was great even during late night. we were there around 9:00 pm. I will return next time. Compare to other places the price is fair in fisherman wharf.
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James P.
Don't do it. This super touristy place lures you in with a good price on the chalk board outside, and then completely disappoint with the service. It was 3:00, so not the height of lunch OR dinner, but somehow, the waiter kept telling us how busy they were...We waited for FIFTEEN minutes before the waiter even came over to us.... Once he did take our order, it took forever to bring over pre-prepared soup and salad...we were never asked how our meal was, and then once we were done, waited another 15 minutes before anyone came over and brought us the check...The food was fine, but the terrible service left a bad taste in my mouth.
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Laurie F.
Staff was welcoming to a group of 7. Our waiter answered questions about the menu and accommodated special requests. The specials were mixes of wonderful tastes: halibut and shrimp risotto, sea bass and gnocci.
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Alfred L.
To start we got Drakes Bay oysters from nearby Point Reyes and Blue Point oysters from the Atlantic. The Drakes Bay were more flavorful but I enjoyed both. We ordered Dungeness crab and filet mignon. The crab was not spectacular partly because the garlic butter sauce was too heavy to complement the crab. We ordered the filet mignon medium rare and it came out nearly well done. It was entertaining to see the chef make a face to our server that read "really?" when we sent this back in. He's one of those chefs with character that you see on tv. He got it right the second time so we forgive him. After all, this is a seafood restaurant. It was disappointing how they don't have the crab figured out, which was why it loses stars. For dessert we had pot de creme which was a caramel pudding and possibly the best received part of the meal, as well as the New York cheesecake was also made quite well.
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terri b.
Beautiful restaurant. awesome food with reasonable prices. The staff is excellent! It is the hidden gem. The owner Paul is lovely. Always helping his staff and walking around making sure his customersare happy. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
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Justin V.
Service was abysmal! Party of 12 and every entree was delivered incorrectly. The waiter was beyond inept and had to be reminded of our drink orders regularly. At the end our bill reminded me of a bad impressionist painting, convoluted. We proceeded to complain and spoke with the manager and was told that it was our fault for not making it clear to the service staff what we wanted. It goes without saying a customer wants the meal ordered in a timely manner and a bill that does not need deciphering. Be warned if dining here and if you do I hope your experience is better then our groups.
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Maria R.
Bought a Groupon for this restaurant. The food was delicious! We had ordered calamari for appetizers and it was so good. Everything we got was yummy. We had both the red and white clam chowder, roasted crab and some type of custard for dessert (can't remember the name).
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Oren R.
Went there with the Groupon for a crab dinner for two + soup/pasta/salad + desert. They have free parking which is great in that location. However, there are very few spots and when we got there (4:15) they were all taken. Let's start with the good - the crab, which is the reason we came there for was good. Tasty & juicy. The soups were ok, nothing spectacular, but again - came there for the crab, so no complaints. For desert, we were informed that it was already on the way. I asked if we had a choice, but apparently for the Groupon deal, you don't get to choose your desert. I wanted coffee, but was never offered, so we just went and got Irish coffees at Buena Vista afterwards. Their loss, my gain. The main reason to know off the 2 stars is the service. Really amateur service. - No bread was served until we asked for it mid meal. - The soup bowls were only cleared off our table after we finished with desert. - No wipes served after the crab, so I eventually asked for them and received another napkin, so I just washed my hands in their bathroom. These are little things, but they dampen the experience.
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Michelle F.
Went here to use my Groupon deal: 2 dungness crabs, a choice of salad, soup or pasta & a dessert to share. I had a great dining experience, but making the reservation threw my off a little bit. Since this place is a tourist spot (right in the heart of the Wharf area), I expected to have a better experience making a reservation. The man who answered seemed like he was pushy & was trying to rush me in making my reservation. I have a Spanish/Italian sounding last night & when I tried to spell it...he said "I'm Italian, I know!" FYI- I'm not Italian & I usually have to spell it out to others, so I thought he was a bit rude. On a positive note: when we actually went to the restaurant, my cousin & I had a great experience. Our server was friendly and was not annoyed that we had a groupon (I've had other places roll their eyes or act rude because of me using my groupon. He was funny and attentive, which I greatly appreciated. The food was delicious. We both got our crabs roasted and it was cooked perfectly. The clam chowder was good as well...it didn't taste too fishy. I wish I would say I'd come back, but as a local, I think I can get crab for cheaper in a less touristy area. I'd definitely recommend it to others if they're visiting SF though!
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Judy P.
I was able to use a groupon to experience this restaurant. Really good food and attentive staff. I recommend their woodstove crab with garlic white wine. It was delicious!
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Mike F.
Service was good. Food was ok. I have a cup of clam chowder everywhere I go. This was the worst I've had. It was ok. Just bland and tasteless.
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Lorena G.
We used our groupon and were extremely impressed. The service was great. The crab was so fresh and tender. We recommend the wood stone roasted crab. We were not treated any different because of our groupon. Thumbs UP!!!
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Kellie R.
Overall good and easy place to enjoy. In the heart of tourist central along Fisherman's Wharf. Plenty of room for groups. Indoor and outdoor seating. The fish and chips includes two HUGE pieces of deliciously battered fish accompanied with simple and somewhat forgettable fries. But keep it simple and it works still. The oysters are good and it's a nice people watching.
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Kim H.
If you're looking for a great restaurant on the Wharf in San Francisco, I recommend Capurro's. Paul Capurro and his family are excellent hosts, and when Paul's there he's gregarious and generous with stories and makes you feel like you're a dinner party guest at his house. The seafood, especially the crab, is outstanding. Here's a fun article about this family restaurant's history: insidescoopsf.sfgate.com…
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Diana P.
Very friendly place. The cesear salad is authentic, bread and especially the olive oil is extremely good, fresh whole crabs in the garlic parsley base are tasty. We've only ever gone with a groupon, and the price is just right for what is served.
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Puneet K.
We had a lovely dinner at Capurro's . The wine, woodstone roasted oysters, clam chowder, and woodstone roasted crabs were all delicious. Our server was clearly a pro. Every aspect of our dining experience was superb.
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Mony K.
Great for family to have crab and get dirty eating some delicious seafood, they can expand on appetizer and sides
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jane n.
This place is YUMMY & FRESH ! ! I love the oysters here! Although their price isn't so cute, you get for what you pay for. I love it's location as well, you can go walking on the pier and drop by or if there's a long line you can always walk around as you wait. I can't wait till i come back !
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Brian C.
Pietro the bartender is AWESOME!!!! The owner comes out and talks to everyone, and takes pictures with you. Great Place!!!
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Emily W.
The food and service was just OK. Beer selection was good, some different brews so that was great. Was looking for fresh, healthy seafood options and this provided a good option.
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John R.
Both food and service was excellent. The clam chowders, both styles were great. Has a kids menu and friendly servers.
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H K.
I came here last week with a Groupon that was about to expire. I had the wood-roasted crab (along with a side salad and a clam chowder), and the crab was very good. I usually don't think of Fisherman's Wharf as a place to go for crab. However, having the Groupon was a perfect reason to go and give it a try. I even had a crab to go for dinner at home for the following evening, since the Groupon was for two meals but I couldn't get a friend or co-worker to join me. Therefore, I ended up going by myself. I was thankful for the server who told me to take one to go, something that I didn't think of at the time. I guess I was having a mental lapse up to that point. =)
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Christine W.
Went here with my b/f for valentines day weekend. He purchased a coupon off of livingsocial I believe so it was $25 for $50 worth of food. This place is for tourists as its right in fisherman's wharf. The decor is nice and they obviously specialize in seafood. We ended up getting.. 2 oysters - meh, standard a sampler appetizer plate (fried shrimp, crab cake, calamari) - standard again. The crab cake kind of feel apart, the calamari was ok, the Shrimp was really delicious seafood ciopinno - this came in a bread bowl and it was tasty but the bread I could do without as it was pretty hard crab pasta - this was flavorful but my bf and I felt like there was not enough crab in it. Overall the food was ok.... the fact that we had the coupon was pretty much the reason why we ate here as this place is pretty expensive for what you are getting. Its a nice date spot though if you are looking to share an appetizer and some drinks if you are in the neighborhood.
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Tom L.
Would recommend. Sat right near the open window facing the golden gate bridge. The kitchen is there for you to see and watch the chefs do work. Clam chowder, whether you get the white or red, are meaty and delicious. Now here is what I strongly recommend. Their fish tacos were BANGING! Had an awesome variety of different toppings on the tacos including guac, which is a MUST! Portions were good, and price wasn't a wallet buster. Their homemade hot sauce is BOMB! Would definitely try again.
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Elly C.
I was just here the other night, and my first impression upon entering was terrible. Dear sir seating people at their tables, why must you be so rude to me? I told you I had a reservation for 6:30, and then you proceeded to rudely mock me when I forgot to give you my name. This definitely did not set the tone of the night for me. Had the Groupon deal: Cup of clam chowder- it actually tasted pretty good. Very creamy. Wood-roasted crab- huge portion of legs. Tasty. Enough said. Dessert- it was supposed to be a small portion of butterscotch pudding topped with whipped cream and served with two little cookies/biscotti things. Two words: super rich. Overall, it was an okay restaurant. Service was spotty. I couldn't even remember who my waiter was, because he did not even come back to check on us often. I honestly don't think this experience was worth the money. I might come back for clam chowder in a bread bowl though...at least it would be somewhat reasonably priced.
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Yummy L.
We loved the Woodstone Roasted Crab in garlic white wine. It was absolutely delicious!!! Fried Calamari was meh. Ceasar salad was fresh and tasty. We also ordered the White Clam pizza but it wasn't to our liking. The chicken scallopini was tasty but it was made with just a whole chicken breast and served with french fries (the menu said mashed potatos). Elijah was our server and he was very friendly. The dining room itself was very comfortable and inviting.
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Robin h.
I had a very nice time. I loved the crab, it had a garlicky sauce and pasta which was perfect! My son had the cioppino He was quiet once his plate got there, which means it's gooood! A very nice atmosphere, I even had a chocolate dessert. A+ meal!!!!!!
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Alix J.
With this location it could be touristy blah but it's not! We had delicious food and good service. Roasted crab, beer-battered fish and fried oysters were high points.
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A S.
Came here b/c of the groupon deal, it was definitely worth it considering the cost of crab here. The salad was a good way to start the meal, I saw the pasta option on another table and it looked sad though so I'd steer away from that. The crab was tender and tasty. It was definitely enough food, we also added on a couple drinks to the meal. The dessert was a little butterscotch type custard which was very sweet-it looks small, but was just enough to share in my opinion. The staff is friendly and attentive, each course went very smoothly and everything was timed well. The decor is lower lighting and nice for a date. Kind of far out at the end of the wharf area, but worth it for the groupon. Most likely I would have never ended up here otherwise.
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Stephanie P.
Pretty good for a restaurant on the Wharf! I ordered the clam chowder breadbowl and let me tell you, it was one of the best clam chowders I've had on the Wharf. I'd come here again if I was craving clam chowder again.
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Stephanie C.
This is really the best crab I've ever had at a restaurant! Our server was Will and he was really friendly. They seemed a bit disorganized with their numbering system (which food goes to which table, so some people got their entree before their appetizers), but our table turned out fine. The roasted crab was delicious! It's cooked with a white wine and butter sauce. Yummy! The whole crab had a lot of meat and wasn't dry at all.
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Frank S.
This place does not deserve a 3.5 star rating! Service was average .The food was horrible!
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Jessica H.
I remembered this place was like..expensive for two people. I did remember the pasta was pretty good though :)
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Geoffrey M.
I came in for lunch and had the half crab sandwich with a cup of chowder. Both were fresh and delicious. My only criticism would be that the french fries were very plain and uninspired.
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Elaine Y.
great service! friendly helpful staff all around and did i mention the crab was delicious... had a groupon for 2 crab dinners and sides and 1 dessert. it was for 2 people but was enough for three... you get to chose how they prepared the crab. we went with the recommendation of the wood cooked w/ garlic wine sauce (OMG) so yummy i think i licked the bowl clean. other reviewers said it was touristy but it's located near pier 39 so what do you expect? i thought it was cool and it's neat sometimes to be a "tourist" in your own town. i would totally go back. thanks groupon for the suggestion. i would not have tried before but i'm so glad i did. btw... heard from the table next to us that they have great pizza...hmmm... more things to try....
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Donna W.
We tried both clam chowder's (red & white) and the breaded shrimp as an appetizer. Wonderful! I had the crab (best crab in the city) & my husband had the special, sea bass over gnocchi. It was great too! Wine prices were very reasonable. Wait staff very friendly. Just a great experience overall. This was our second time there & we will definitely be back.
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Rosie S.
Worst restaurant ever! If I could give it zero stars I would. We waited an hour for our meal and the waiter never came to ask if we needed anything. We came for my mom's birthday and definitely weren't treated like we mattered. Yes, this is a touristy spot. High turnover. All they really care about is making a quick buck off tourists. They do not cater to locals or care for return customers. If you're a tourist and staying in the Fisherman's Wharf area, and do not care to venture out of the area, then by al means. But if you want a pleasant experience, look elswhere.
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Lily K.
We were tired and tired of the crowd on the pier. Each restaurant had the same thing. This was the last place to check out and I am so happy we stopped. The happy hour included some craft beer. The pasta was fresh and cooked al dente. Seafood was not overcooked. Dessert is all homemade. Service is great. All I needed after that was a nap. I will definetly come back and recommend to my friends.
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Alice H.
We had a wonderful dinner at Capurro's. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was fun and comfortable and the food was delicious. We especially liked the desserts. I highly recommend you make a reservation the next time you are in town. Be sure to say hi to the owner, Paul. Tell him Alice sent you!
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Garett T.
Been here two Fleet Weeks in a row with the fambly. Food's always decent, staff is friendly, and there's plenty of "school spirit" (based on the many cheering fans of the televised Giants game back in the bar). Two small complaints prevent the 5th star rating: 1) At a "perfect" restaurant, you would never receive a wrong order. I ordered a lemonade, and received a diet soda. Not outrageous, but still an error of our overloaded waitress. 2) It's a very busy seafood restaurant (at least during Fleet Week), which flat out means that their prices are pretty high. I was glad there was a lunch menu, so that something was actually affordable! For a simple lunch, even for a couple, the line of $50 should never have to be crossed. I'd still return on occasion, despite my two pet peeves. Even better when my own funds aren't used!
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Flora B.
My family and I were very disappointed! We had been to Capurros before and had a great time. This time, I don't know what it was but service was terrible. At least 10 tables arrived after my families. They all were served first and left way before we did. Our menus were placed at the end of our table, our water glasses were empty, our drink order hadn't been taken and we received no bread. Our server kept walking past us looking at us and walked on. We wanted to leave, but my husband and I had promised out kids crab and we had a groupon. When our order was finally taken, the server was rude. Our drink order was finally taken and it came out wrong. We were already beyond upset at this point but were very thirsty and too tired to complain. Our crab that we had dreamed about and thought about since our first time there came out completely tasteless. We were confused as to how that was possible seeing as how it was cooked in wine and garlic. But it was. The night was dragging on and on and before we knew it, we were the last table and were being hurried out of the restaurant. The staff started getting louder and louder, slamming plates and intensified the rudeness. The server threw the dessert at us that came with our groupon without offering us coffee, after dinner drinks or a dessert menu for the other 2 in our party. I am so sad to say that there is no way my family will return to this restaurant; groupon or not.
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marie b.
Had the groupon deal for the roasted crab for 2, soup or salad and shared butterscotch pot de creme dessert. All were very good, delicious, tasty. The ambiance is warm and inviting, and the service was excellent and friendly. We will be back to get our "crab-fix," soon!
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Peter B.
Good solid seafood minus the tourist crowds.
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Mark L.
i cannot help but notice that reviews of Capurro's are intermittent at best...maybe a couple a month?, and suddenly, at the same time there's a Groupon for Capurro's there's a flurry of reviews, complete with: pictures of food and environment and references to the history of the restaurant; Humorously, one reviewer said "The craving for clam chowder dictated the dishes we chose." and then he went on to say they ordered Crispy Jumbo Shrimp (an appetizer?) and Lobster Ravioli for an entree. No mention of Clam Chowder being ordered at all. I'm sorry, but these reviews sound like political ads and I don't trust them. Consequently, I'm having trust issues with the restaurant and I can't go there...not just because of the above, but because, a) these same reviewers who ate there tried to go somewhere else only to find the places were all filled up. At Capurro's, though, they were seated "instantaneously" and served complimentary bread (wow, that's unusual). If Capurro's is so good and the other places only so-so, why do you have to wait to be seated at the other places which are, apparently busy, but at Capurro's you can be seated immediately. I think that says something, especially since "The place is family owned by Paul Cappuro and his sons Lou and Vince, and has been serving the area since 1946." With a history as rich as that and food and service that's incomparable, why isn't Capurro's as busy as the other places????? I don't know if these were honest reviews. Maybe the restaurant owners just asked some favored patrons to do reviews, or maybe they did the reviews unsolicited...and took an array of pictures on their own. That's not bad, it's not dishonest. Maybe my review is a problem because it's a review of reviews, not of food. But my review is also about integrity. I'm sorry but I'm not trusting Capurro's right now. Maybe I'm wrong and if so, others should tell me. I can be chastened, criticized, etc. I can also change my mind. For the time being, however, I'll continue going to Scoma's and The North Beach Restaurant which I've never reviewed, never been asked to review, whose history I know nothing of. I just know I like them and while they're not perfect, I have no questions of trust, I have my personal experience to rely upon. OK, maybe I owe it to myself, to the other reviewers and, most importantly, to Capurro's to check it out. I can't promise I will, but I'll think about it. And I will update my review accordingly.
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john d.
Yes we know that this is a very good restaurant in a good location on the waterfront. But we want to compliment our server, Martha, for her excellence in attention to detail. She made the meal that much nicer with her knowledge of the preperation and ingredients. We highly recommend the roasted crab. Make sure you wear the bib. You will be bathed in the delicious juices of this great dish.
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Wendy L.
We came here on the Groupon deal. The clam chowder, meh. Had better elsewhere. We did order crab cakes. Will never order that again. Not impressive at all. We didn't think we'll get much crab but the woodstone roasted crab was actually hot and meaty. If they will offer another Groupon, I might go back. Otherwise, I won't be going back paying full price.
The experience was great. Wood oven crab in white wine and garlic sauce was awesome. We came here with a groupon deal and was expecting them to give us sub-par service because of it. To our surprise, it was completely the opposite. Our server Elijah was real nice and came by at the right time. The butterscotch dessert was creamy, light, refreshing and not too sweet which went real well with the complimentary coffee. I'm crossing the bay bridge again soon to enjoy this place again before crab season is over, groupon or no groupon.
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gwynnie p.
I had a very delicious and well priced lunch at Capurro's today, and enjoyed the atmo much more than that of McCormick & Kuleto's. We had a comfy booth, kind service, and my tasty pasta with prawns and scallops was $12.95. Some other good sounding lunch specials were being offered up for about $9.50 or so. Capurro's is in the nicer side of the Wharf, right next to Hyde Street Pier, the cable car turnaround, Aquatic Park, and the Dolphin and South End Clubs. It's just a very pleasant place to be, and I will return.
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Alexis S.
OMG. I am still thinking about the cioppino and I was there three weeks ago. We came here because a friend we were traveling with wanted crabs. We went to Fisherman's Wharf and settled on Capurro's as my husband could vouch for it having been there before. We arrived without reservations (party of 5 plus a baby) and were seated in about 15 minutes. I love seafood so the menu had so much that I wanted to try. I ultimately settled for the crab cioppino. If you've never had it, they cook they crab in a tomato broth so that it gets the flavor of the crab and then pour it into a bread boule with crab legs stuck inside. We were in a bit of a hurry that night because my mom had to get to the airport. It took quite a while for our order to arrive, but it was worth it. Everything was delicious and I've been dreaming about the cioppino ever since. I am returning to San Francisco in August and I told my husband we have to go back there.
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Victoria C.
My sister and I had lunch here during our first day in San Fran. We stayed at the Hilton on the Wharf, so it was a short walk from our hotel. We were starving from not having eaten since early breakfast, so am not sure if my opinion of Capurro's is 100% accurate, as hunger can bias things. PROS: 1. SERVICE. We were seated right away and the hostess and wait staff were super friendly. Food came out fast. Water was refilled a lot. 2. LOCATION. Right on the water. Nuff said. 3. FOOD. Pretty good, but not OMG amazing. We shared the clam alfredo and chicken artichoke pizza. Neither wowed me. The alfredo was lukewarm and the sauce was kind of bland. Then again, I've never been a huge fan of alfredo. The pizza was a little more flavorful, but the crust was kind of soggy. CONS: 1. As I said, the food was alright. But not worth the prices. Also, they didn't have wheat anything. I asked if they could sub wheat for either or both (for white pasta and white pizza dough) entrees. And, there weren't really any veggie options. Everything was meat and rich in something (like cream sauce, BBQ sauce, cheese). Not the best place to go for someone looking for a heart-healthy meal.
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Chun L.
Two crab combo dinners with dessert for $35 bucks. The Groupon deal is incredibly worth it. We chose the woodstone roasted crab. It is roasted with garlic with 2 pieces of toasts on the side. You can pick soup, salad or pasta. The soup choice today can be clam chowder. It is certainly our choice. And it ends with a small dessert. The crab is so fresh with a lot of meats. It is really a good time to have crab on the season. Service is great and very nice. All dirty plates were collected right away. And the server came to refill our ice water without asking.
(5)
Veronica N.
We came here for lunch and ordered their lunch specials. I had the half shrimp sandwich with clam chowder and fries and my husband ordered the half crab sandwich with clam chowder and fries. We also split a seafood combo steamer (shrimp, clams, mussels in garlic butter sauce). The lunch specials are $12, we both enjoyed our sandwiches, the soup was good (not the best but overall good), the fries were nice and crispy. We loved the seafood combo steamer, the sauce was delicious! The atmosphere was casual and comfortable. Service was good. Overall, 4-stars!
(4)
Jason H.
When I go into a restaurant and ask for a recommendation or ask specifically about something, I'd like honest advice. It's not like I am going to get up and leave because they say "X is not so great, but yes I love Y" This place gave me bad advice and thus the food experience was bad. To summarize: Bad crab cakes Bad fish tacos after they were recommended to me. Salad was bad too. I don't know, maybe all the food was bad, but I'd like to know what is good. Should have read yelp before I ordered ... darn it...could have had the fish and chips. Service was very good.
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ML A.
Place is very cozy, crabs are fresh (go for there signature woodstone roast hmmm soo good). It took a bit of a wait after we ordered but the waiters were very pleasant, they came to make sure that its coming. Overall for my guy who is very particular, enjoyed the crabs and butterscotch pudding.. Thanks guys!!!!
(4)
Jon F.
My homemade fettuccine alfredo with shrimp on top was delicious. The shrimp was extremely fresh and the pasta was light and perfectly cooked.
(5)
Marina G.
Like others said, thank you for being so good to Groupon customers! Although it took longer than I would have liked for a waiter to come to our table after we were seated, this is the last time there was a significant delay. Wait staff was energetic and friendly and did a very good job of staying on top of the many tables, as the restaurant was packed the entire time. The pasta was hot and fresh and the crab was delicious! Also the house merlot was good for being only $7. We left a hefty tip as they definitely deserved it and would absolutely come back in the future, especially if we come across another deal! Ps if you're coming from the East Bay I'd recommend taking the ferry to pier 41. By far the easiest way to get here!
(5)
Kate C.
Im now a huge fan of Cappuro's. I would have given a five star but the wait was about 25 mins. on a regular Wednesday evening but when we got seated we had a really nice server who made sure we were taken care of. The woodstone roasted crab and clam chowder were pretty good. Appetizers like the seafood platter was a lil small on the portion with the price we paid extra for was not worth it but i did like the crab cakes. I bought a Groupon for this restaurant and I totally would buy another one. Such a good deal. We also had drinks and the appetizers added extra but no big deal we had fun. I guess if you plan to go out for dinner you might need to go on a not busy day and between 7-9pm like during the weekdays so you will have the good dining experience :)
(4)
Twist' D.
Got a Groupon dinner for 2 crab deal which came with clam chowder, 2 whole roasted crabs, and a butterscotch pot de creme. Since there were three of us and one was not a crab person, got the petite filet mignon cooked medium rare. I got some oysters on a half shell. We didn't feel rushed eating there and the service was good. The waiter even coaxed my daughter into taking a few bites of her veggies.
(3)
Anthony R.
The crab here is the business!
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Kathy C.
We came here to redeem a Groupon, and it was definitely a great deal! Our server (Meuy??) was very pleasant, and friendly. She explained what were getting with the Groupon and was attentive the entire time of our dinner. We got woodstone roasted crabs, and they were delicious! The dessert was tiny, but it really wasn't an issue because we didn't go there for dessert.
(4)
Merc O.
I purchased a Groupon for the crab dinner for 2. It was a great deal. We were seated at a nice booth, facing the Jefferson. We enjoyed watching the people walking by. The restaurant was full of light. We arrived around 6:00, can't stand dark restaurants. After everyone in my group arrived, we did have to look around for our server, but that was the only time. Our server was friendly and nice and made recommendations on which type of crab to order. Although he was not super attentive, he was attentive enough for us. The water glasses were always topped off and the french bread was never ending. The clam chowder was unbelievable and I am not a fan of clam chowder. The roasted crab was delicious! The fish and chips were too big for the plate! The batter was light and oh so good! The fried calamari was tasty as well. The have their own cocktail sauce, which everyone who likes cocktail sauce should try. My son had the lobster ravioli and devoured it, so I guess it was very good. Since we only had two desserts with our Groupon, our server brought two extra for our sons. All in all a great night out with the family and I will come back without a Groupon.
(4)
Keven W.
Very good food. I guess we had a groupon for this so we got two crabs, a choice of soup, salad or pasta and then dessert. It would have normally cost us $70 dollars, but we spent $40 dollars with the tax and then with a $18 dollar tip for the savings. It was great savings.
(5)
Amy D.
Absolutely horrible...service was terrible, food was awful and the worst part is they were not even busy. Watched the staff (at a corner table) rotate through and eat while the patrons waited close to 1 hr for their food. The crab cioppino was embarrassing, absolutely no flavor, the actual crab in the cioppino was mushy and too top it off for the price they were incredibly stingy with the entire thing. The other meals were average at best for the price. Again just lousy all the way around. If you really want a good meal, go to Cioppino's right down the street. Much better service and way better food. We are born, raised and live in San Francisco and cannot believe that this restaurant has survived. Went many years ago and it was just average, gave it another chance and will never return or recommend to anyone.
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Mark B.
Capurros is on the edge of FW, but don't let that stop any locals from giving them a try. We've been here a handful of times for lunch and dinner, and have been satisfied each time. The service is attentive and on our most recent visit Ana went out of her way to give us everything we needed. I'd recommend getting the grilled sand dabs with Israeli cous cous. The fish (which can be substituted for a variety of other types) is lightly breaded and broiled with white wine and capers....hecka good! My wifey ordered the whole crab (I helped her of course:). This is a pretty simple dish as you can imagine. They crack and clean the crab for you, and sever it with a warm garlic butter sauce. They rolled out the bibs, wetnaps, shell crackers, and the whole bit. We also had the mixed green side salad with the champagne vinaigrette to share. Overall, we like this place and will probably continue to come back when we're in the area. I'd give out five stars, but I'd like to see them go a bit further with their menu options, e.g., offer more organic, vegetarian, vegan, and humanely raised/grass fed meat options as well. It wouldn't hurt to have a little bit of support for local growers, i.e., sourcing their products locally, especially since the restaurant caters to a lot of tourists. This is an opportunity to showcase NorCal agriculture and food as well as rationalize what to many can seem like higher than market menu pricing.
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Oreo B.
Some of the best grilled seafood in town! The seabass came with a risotto and a lemon caper sauce (it was excellent!!) on the other hand the bartender (Pietro) took super care of us and was wildly entertaining. I like the fact that there are some native italian spekers at the door too!
(5)
David P.
For a tourist spot it's really pretty solid. Had the Sea Bass and it was a very good piece of fish with delicious fresh veggies. Nothing to complain about there.
(4)
Evan M.
Our server William was a superstar. Came in on a whim with the kids for a late dinner and it was a huge success. The smoked crab was awesome!
(4)
Steven C.
Great food, and friendly service. Clam chowder was fine, roasted crab was good and the dessert was the best....
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Elizabeth B.
If you are thinking of buying the Groupon, then do it! It's a great deal! Personally, this place is too fancy for me but nonetheless, their customer service and food is wonderful!!!!
(5)
Charlie H.
Good food! Great service! Will, our server, is a semi-native and provided service with a smile, recommendations, and timely service. Super clam chowder.
(4)
CalBear H.
We bought a groupon deal and decided to try this place out. It's definitely more of a tourist place being at fisherman wharf. The crabs were very buttery which is not what I prefer, I like to be able to taste the sweetness of the crab itself. Would consider coming back if there is a groupon deal again, definitely would not pay regular price. There is a parking lot right behind the restaurant, so you don't need to look for street parking if you're coming to dine at this place.
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Kary M.
Loved!!! My meal, the service was great, met the owner who was lovely I would highly recommend this great place! :)
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Cate A.
Honestly some of the best seafood I have had in the city. The atmosphere is cozy and warm. I have to say one of the most charming spots in he Wharf! Had fresh salmon special which included gnocchi, salmon cakes and a fresh filet. Lets just say I made a reservation for Sunday night so I can get back for one more taste! I would recommend this restaurant for anyone! They have many different options including pizzas, pastas and obviously seafood! BRAVO Capurro's! See you again soon.
(5)
Melissa W.
Absolutely delicious. Wonderful service, and charming outdoor seating available. We took our golden retriever with us and sat outside, they were very dog friendly. Be sure to try to clam chowder and crab cakes.
(5)
Libbi K.
I hate to rate this so low - and wish I could give it at least a half star more. The waiter was friendly and helpful, the other staff all equally professional and charming. We went for dinner for my son's birthday - and while he was very happy with his fish and chips, and my husband and other son loved their chowder - my daughter and I had entres that left a lot to be desired. The fish was overdone and dry. However the veg was nicely done, and the mashed potatoes were great. We will go back I'm sure, if for nothing else than the chowder, but for the price, Ive had better food.
(2)
Marichelle M.
Capurro's didn't disappoint during this return visit. This time we had the grilled salmon and steamed jumbo shrimp. The experience was very similar to my previous visit.
(4)
Sophie S.
My date and I had a wonderful time at the restaurant. The waiters were very attentive with filling drinks, bringing bread and prompt with requests. The white chowder was good. The woodfire crab was AMAZING! So juicy, fresh and tasty. It was a really big crab - filling. The butterscotch pot of creme was the bomb! Great experience, fresh seafood and super close to Fisherman Wharf. (I had a groupon) - Otherwise $$
(5)
Aaron F.
Pleasant atmosphere. Good service. Above avg food.
(3)
Dan-o T.
this is the tyoical tourist spot- right on Fisherman's wharf. So my hopes were not too high. but we had a Groupon for the roasted Crab and it was cold and we were jonsing for Crab. Got there early and had a few drinks at the bar, Happy Hour so that was good. Dinner was just OK. The pasta was pale, and boring. A bland red sauce and weak pasta. The Crab was great! Fresh, with garlic and served in a big bowl. Dessert was a boring butterscotch pudding that was too stiff. The espresso was perfect. I would say go for the Crab, forget the rest.
(3)
Joe A.
As usual, everything was delicious and the dessert was amazing! The wood stove baked Crab in garlic and butter sauce is frickin' legit!! Two of our couple didn't like seafood and the chicken plates they ordered were dynamite. The service was better than it has ever been (had a bit of room for improvement in the past) and the experience was great! Hit this place up!
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Stefani M.
Each winter we come to SF for 6-8 weeks to commercial fish. Capurro's continues to be our favorite "GO TO" spot for happy hour, for authentic well prepared seafood and just overall friendly atmosphere. Paul and staff are the real deal when it comes to true old school italian hospitality and great service. Every once in a while we venture out to try some of the "other" wharf eateries and have yet to find one we like better! Some of our favorite dishes at this time of year are the Crab Louie Salad and the Monterey Sanddabs, just to name a few!
(5)
Julie P.
The clam chowder was so creamy, fire roasted crab was delicious, dessert was a sweet surprise, friendly service, and parking right behind the restaurant! Totally glad we purchased the Groupon!
(4)
michael s.
Very good food decently priced and free parking. Good place to take your out of town guests
(4)
Michelle B.
Took a bit of time after being seated to have our order taken, but the staff was wonderful. They were attentive and full of smiles. The food was brought it was absolutely delicious. We used a groupon for the place and didn't receive inferior service because of it at all. There was more than enough crab to share around. We left smiling being fully satisfied with the food and the experience.
(5)
Mark R.
6 star! The first time I've ever had Cioppino better than mine. One of the BEST meals I've ever had. Great & staff as well!
(5)
Francis K.
like most of the users, we came here with the groupon deal. first, the service was awesome. it was a slow night but they were extremely attentive and polite. the food was great. the crab portions were generous and the salad/soup met expectations. we also ordered a calamari appetizer and it was a very large portion and tasty. definitely worth the value of the groupon and would consider coming back even without it.
(4)
Jen T.
2.5 stars We had a livingsocial deal so I came here with my mom and grandma--yes, it was 3 generations of women from our family. I knew that the area was probably really touristy, but I was surprised by how nice and upscale the interior was. We sat in a half-circle booth near the door. We started off with a dozen oysters, and they only have one type (Chesapeake?). At least three of them were black and shriveled up, so my grandma pointed them out to the head chef/owner who was walking around, and he immediately brought out fresh, juicy ones. For entrees, we ordered the cioppini in the bread bowl, the sole, and a crab pasta. The cioppini was a huge serving of seafood, but it lacked a lot of the sauce and flavor I was hoping for. The sole was pan-fried with a lemon glaze. This was good (: However, the crab pasta was the best thing from the meal. Very generous amounts of crab meat on top with al dente pasta.. Yum. The most unfortunate thing is that we noticed a small cockroach scurrying in and around our booth at the end of the meal. I'm kind of glad we didn't see it earlier in the meal, because I totally lost my appetite. We pointed it out to our waiter, who killed it and promised he'd never seen one there before. But besides that sighting, the food was not terrible, but didn't merit the high price.
(2)
S. G.
I was pleasantly surprised considering it is in a tourist trap area. The house wine was very good and priced right. The food was very good and the atmosphere was right on. I will be back.
(4)
Kevin W.
We went there on the "coldest night in SF" if there is such a thing, after taking a bus tour of the city on 12/20/13. The food was great, the drinks were terrific, and the service was quick. My wife and I had both had the crab and my wife's god sister had the shrimp dish; she was thoroughly impressed by the size of the shrimp. My wife, who can be hard to please, really enjoyed her crab and her drinks. We thank Rob, our server, who did a wonderful job of checkin on us; he was very attentive.
(5)
Marcie M.
Mediocre all around and the worst experience we've had dining in San Francisco. We purchased a deal on Living Social - $25 for $50 towards dinner. As part of the deal, had to call ahead for a reservation, which seemed to result in the discounted service package. Were sat at a terrible table, nowhere near windows and next to a family with little kids crawling up and down the bench, even though we had a reservation and the place was virtually empty on a Monday night. While our server was fine, she asked us if we wanted anything to drink or were "just going to have water" - I thought that was a weird thing to say. Food was really slow to come out. Kids ordered a crab to split, husband had a fresh fish dinner and I had crab louis. Presentation was underwhelming and salad was way heavy on dressing. Everything else tasted okay, but was not $28/plate level. Flour-less chocolate cake for dessert was really dry. Should compliment the bartender, though, as drinks were excellent. Won't be using the other Capurro's voucher that we purchased on Living Social, and won't buy service-oriented deals again.
(2)
Kareem J.
Ordered the Fish and Chips it was very simple yet very well done. It was not heavy or greasy but flakey and tasty. Would come back here again.
(4)
Marcus K.
This is an old time family establishment Excellent pastas and seafood. Good wine list. Excellent tiramisu and coffee. Wonderful service Even though it's in the tourist district, I would not hesitate going here.
(4)
Allan B.
I also had the Groupon and used it Yesterday. The place was packed and the atmosphere was great. The staff was super nice and even took our picture when our food was delivered. The portion was a whole crab each and it was not dry. The experience was fun. Shame on you downers for giving this place poor reviews. It was not deserving. I will return as soon as I get over my crab coma and pay full price. Also the house Merlot was not bad at $6 bucks a glass.
(5)
franny s.
Went there last night on a Groupon roasted crab deal. - Forget the pasta with marinara. Rotini was overcooked and sauce was forgettable. Maybe the soup was better. Hence minus one star. - Crab was delicious, hot, and terrific. Plenty of it. I wanted to bathe in the sauce. Bread/butter refilled prompty. - Small pudding dessert to share was just fine. Service was hospitable, friendly, and attentive. Lived in the city for decades and never ate here. But I'd go back again. Vibe was right on a cold evening. Smelled wonderful of garlic and fish when walking in. Thanks for offering the deal 'cause it introduced me to your restaurant. It was a treat to eat there.
(4)
Erin L.
The lobster ravioli's are over the top. I thought I did not like lobster raviloli's until I had these. They are homemade and delicious. Now I crave them! I was out to dinner at a different restaurant (not Capurro's) with my adult son. I said let's get the calamari as an appetizer. He said, I don't bother ordering calamari at any restaurant but Capurro's - they've spoiled me. I agree Capurro's has the best calamari.
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A W.
I had the Groupon deal. I didn't make reservation but they let me use the Groupon. We also ordered the 1/2 dozen of oysters. They were very fresh. The white clam chowder was good and very creamy. The roasted crab was very fresh and very testy. The dessert (butterscotch pudding) was awesome. The waiter was friendly. I will go back for the oyster, crab and dessert.
(4)
Uday S.
I'm sad to put a two star review but this just has to be. Server forgot Chowder from order. Fish and chips were *really* greasy. Server never came back to ask how it was - I wanted malt vinegar :) . At least the wine was good but it was not made here! It is very hard to find good food in this area of heavy tourist traffic.
(2)
Marjory K.
The most delicious cioppino we ever had -- and we've had a lot! As locals, we had never tried this place and were incredibly happy with both our dinners and the outstanding service from our new favorite waiter -- Antonio.
(5)
Jason R.
Great service and solid food for this area. I had the combo steamer and was pleased with my choice. Staff is great and makes it feel like a neighborhood place when it's not.
(4)
Joanna B.
We were first time visitors in San Francisco back in 2009 and never planned on eating at the Wharf. On this particular afternoon we were walking through the area and along the waterfront. It was raining, but we didn't mind as it was a light rain. All of a sudden the rain turned into a downpour, so we started running back towards the restaurants. The closest one was Capurro's, so we went inside. Since it was late afternoon we were seated immediately. We decided on a bottle of wine to split (afterall we're on vacation) and sipped that while waiting for our meals. Our waiter was very attentive to refilling our water and came back to ask us if we liked the wine. I think he brought us rolls too. I got the Dungeness crab cioppino and my husband ordered the Dungeness crab sandwich. I was really happy with my meal. The sauce reminded me of one my Dad (who is Sicilian) used to make when I was little, and the sourdough bread was perfect. My husband was not happy with the crab sandwhich, which was more of a crab salad. Though maybe this is just the way the west coat prepares all crab sanwiches? We're used to the ones from Maryland (at home). I tasted it and thought it was great, so I took half his sandwich and shared my meal with him. He was happy! We asked our server to take our pic, which he gladly did and even told us to check it before he left in case it didn't turn out well. The only complaint I have is the price you pay for the portion sizes received. The crab sandwich was served on a smallish roll with not very much crab meat on it and was $16. My meal did not come with that many crab legs (maybe 10 for $28.95....WOW REALLY????). The bread bowl was large, so we didn't leave hungry, but didn't think the bread was worth that much. Overall I liked the food, but if we go back to SF I wouldn't go here again, but mainly b/c of the price/serving sizes. I'd expect those prices in a fine dining restaurant, but not here.
(3)
Lilia S.
So-so is the best I can say for this place, which clearly caters to tourists with its mediocre and slightly overpriced fare. We stopped here for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. While the service was quick and attentive, the food was disappointing. The crab sandwich was served on cold, French rolls that must have come out of a bag in the fridge. The fries are clearly the frozen kind they buy packaged. Red and white clam chowders were ok. The kid's grilled chicken was extremely dry and rubbery and tasteless.
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Miriam B.
I discovered this place via a Groupon offer. It was awesome! Our server, Will, was friendly, funny and fantastic! The food was great (Caesar salad, whole wood smoked crab and pot de creme with biscotti)...good portions, great flavors and fast! The owner stopped by our table to check on us and chatted with us for a few moments (but was not intrusive and annoying) ...he was happy and hospitable. The decor is warm and cozy. Family owned and you can tell they really care! You should definitely give them a try!
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Corey N.
Found this through my wife's best friend...she's cousins with the owner. We had phenomeenal service and the food was delicious! HUGE shrimp in the Jumbo Shrmip Alfredo and their Cioppino is top notch! And only $15! We've tried going to other wharf restaurants but have been HUGELY disappointed (and sometimes utterly disgusted) and ALWAYS come back to Capurro's...it's now a family mainstay!
(5)
Mike T.
This rating is based off the Groupon Deal. If I had paid full price i would most likely be giving this place 3 stars. The clam chowder was descent, but not something you would expect from the Fisherman's Wharf. It tasted canned to be completely honest. Not much clam flavor at all. We both got the Wood fired Dungeness crab which was a nice sized crab. Nice big claws as well. I wish the white wine butter sauce was a little bit warmer though, it was pretty much at room temperature. The crab was still good though. I loved the dessert too. It was an ice cold butterscotch/caramel pudding that tasted exactly like Werthers Original's candy. Delicious. At 35 dollars a crab I'm not certain I would come back, but the Groupon was a great deal. Service wasn't terrible, but it certainly wasn't great.
(4)
E T.
Never ate a meal here ... this is a happy hour go to spot when I am in town. $3 bar menu ... $3 wines and beers. And sometimes Pietro (Peter) the bartender is one of the most generous people I've ever encountered with the pours and drink buy backs. I can't really say this is fine dining in terms of the atmosphere, but then again I've never tried the food other than the bar menu. Chicken tenders are really good and made with breadcrumbs and breaded fresh. Not the icky bagged, fried version that some places offer. The bar food is always pretty good. The price is right. The only complaint I'd have is the bar area is kind of small and there are always less seats than people. Which makes sense given that next to McCormick and Kulato's across the street, this is my SECOND favorite happy hour in San Francisco. The sign usually says 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. for Happy Hour, but Pietro usually keeps it going until 7 p.m. This is the kind of place you will frequent a lot because the staff is friendly and like Cheers, when you come in ... everyone always knows your name, even if you are a tourist. Italian hospitality at its best. Highly recommend stopping in for happy hour ... and maybe for dinner sometime. I make it a point to try not to eat anywhere that uses Groupon. Too many corners usually cut by discount restauranteaurs. But then again, there is a LOT of competition and the place next door (Cioppinos) actually has a machine that pumps the smell of garlic bread out onto the street, which gets it an amazing amount of business. So maybe I can't fault this place for trying groupon to stay on top of the competition afterall.
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Jodi B.
Friend suggested it, so my nephew & I gave it a go. Had a 20 minute wait. Once seated our server came by rather quickly, but was very quick in taking order, not offering suggestions or telling us about any specials. After bringing us our drinks I never saw him again until the bill. He didn't check back to see how the food was (okay not great) or to refill waters or see if I wanted another glass of wine. I was disappointed in my linguini with clams. No sauce in dish & needed flavor(salt). Nephew had the scallops & I loved the sauce on that. He got the better meal. Hit & miss on food...service awful
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Address :498 Jefferson St
San Francisco, CA, 94109
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
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Joseph C.
Expensive, misleading menu on crab sandwich, not tastey
(1)Suzanne N.
Second trip to Capurro's for a very late lunch (early dinner) and one of the specials was half a crab sandwich, New England clam chowder and fries for only $9.95. The sandwich was fantastic with the giant (1/2) soft roll stuffed with crab salad, the soup was hot and tasty (thick not watery soup) and hot fries. Friends were in town from Atlanta and they were thrilled with their food (pasta w/ salmon, fish & chips) and remarked on the great portion. Some places at Fisherman's Wharf serve barely passable food, but this place is GREAT. Check it out!
(5)Shannon C.
This is a well-established restaurant. My ravioli filled me up and my raspberry tart cocktail was worth it. Overall, I wanted just a little more bang for my buck. I would certainly take some out-of-towners for a break from sightseeing. Nice decor and decent service.
(3)AhLin C.
Nothing out of the ordinary. I think the place just looks nice for the tourists because it's in Fisherman's Wharf. I did like the ambiance though. They have a live jazz band playing all night long and that was quite nice. The food was okay. Service was good. I actually did like their red clam chowder. I think that is just clam chowder with some tomato sauce. Dip it in bread and oh, so yummy!
(3)d m.
The place was great, the live music was awesome. To me what really separated this place from the rest was the olive oil they had on the table it was the most amazing oil I have ever tasted, not like other restaurants who use crappy oil this stuff was so good i asked if i could buy a bottle and they sold me not 1 but 2 bottles of this amazing stuff! I will be back cus of that experience alone.
(5)Chris C.
I felt like we overpaid for poor food. Most likely because this was on the Wharf, but very overpriced for what you got. My fish was very overcooked. The service was fine, but the food and the prices were way off. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.
(1)R R.
Capurro's is a great place for a family or group get-together. Also for a date. A wonderful, local family owned restaurant with good food. They care about their service AND their food. An excellent place to eat and support!
(4)Gretchen W.
Great place. Sit at the bar. You'll have a great time. Food was delicious. Best fried shrimp and fish tacos.
(5)Tris M.
We were seated pretty quickly. Bread and water came out pretty quick and our server seemed nice.. we just didn't get our requested drinks or food for quite a while. Interestingly enough, we saw our food come out once.. But it was delivered to the wrong table. It was at least another 15 minutes before it came back out to us. There was a definite breakdown in communication amongst the staff and our service suffered for that. The food wasn't even that great. Also, don't sit outdoors if the owner or hostess is there. Her constant heckling of patrons into dining at the restaurant is more annoying to the guests who are already seated. Also, in their down time, she'll discuss with the server "business strategies"
(2)Emmanuel H.
Came across Capurro's in Fisherman's Wharf during the Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival last year. They had a barker out front and he was friendly enough, so we decided to stop our aimless wharf wandering there. They have a pretty affordable lunch special, which was still in effect on a weekend. I went with the 1/2 crab sandwich with fries, and a cup of clam chowder. Everything was solid, if not spectacular. The crab meat was fresh, but the sandwich itself was just a very basic crab salad on a soft roll. The fries were crispy, and the clam chowder was decent. The lunch prices made this work fine for me. It really falls more around 2.5 stars, but I haven't been back since that first time and don't have a strong desire to return. I wouldn't be opposed to another quick meal here. Maybe next year, after a third failed attempt in five years at enjoying the Chocolate Festival before trailing off to find less ridiculous lines for tiny samples. :P #cheapdig
(2)Steve L.
If you want a simple Fishermans' Wharf late-evening bite, I highly recommend Capurro's on Jefferson. Flat screen sports viewing is perfect if you sit at the bar and comfort yourself with your favorite spirits. Chowder, seafood cocktails, salads, sandwiches are promptly prepared and piping hot. Comparatively inexpensive.....full-filling. A short walk from the Hyde Street Cable Car and Buena Vista Cafe (solid Irish Coffees) on your way home. Will return often.
(4)Gloria H.
The menu looked ok and the space looks spacious so we walked in for a late lunch before heading back out for the Blue Angels. We were given the large regular menu, the lunch special menu and a drink menu. Iced water came first followed by some bread. What we ordered: Anchor steam - $5 - it's not even a pint! Half crab salad sandwich with a cup of chowder and fries - $9.95 - chowder was chalky and too thick for flour or something, first time we didn't finish a chowder, fries were crispy, the sandwich is toasted roll with a small spread of crab salad. fried fish taco with fries - $9.95 - it came with some sauce, salsa of diced tomato, onion and corn and guacamole - ok It's a good thing they are located in a tourist location to ensure some business...
(2)Tessa F.
AWESOME! Been going here forever and love it. Best seafood in fisherman's wharf and great atmosphere. If you want a nice night out away from the main tourist spots this is the perfect place. You won't be disappointed. Everything on the menu is amazing.
(5)Derek B.
I too like many others here actually like Capurro's. I love taking risks in North Beach and trying out something that has the potential to be an absolute tourist trap. Because the rewards of finding something that's cute and charming with halfway decent food makes it all worth it. The live jazz is what gives this place an edge. Service is average and the food is just a tiny bit better than other Wharf/NB Italian joints, but combined it all does the trick. If you find yourself in the Wharf area entertaining some guests, I don't think you'll be disappointed with Capurro's.
(4)The Gentleman I.
Ah Capurro's. The first thing that comes to mind is the fresh bread they serve. Not because the food isn't delightful, but because the bread was that good. I believe they must get it from the Boudin Bakery and serve it hot. Nonetheless, enough about that, let's get on to the more pressing issues at hand. First and foremost - menu selection. The Menu has a variety of different dishes featuring different meats, seafood, pastas, pizzas, salads, etc., and dare I say, most people should definitely find something that interests them. My guest ordered the special of the day which was fresh crab legs over an angel hair pasta (for lack of better term). She loved the crab, as it was prepared and flavored perfectly, but was not so much a fan of the pasta as it was not. I ordered a penne pasta (tomato sauce based) and for around an additional 7.00 dollars I was able to get a side order of prawns atop my pasta. Again, the prawns were absolutely delectable! The pasta, not so much. Just not enough flavor for my Italian heritage. So in short, if you enjoy great seafood, this is your place. If you value authentic Italian taste, it may not be so much.
(4)Art O.
My third and most recent visit to Capurro's was for a work holiday party last week. The other occasions were for another work party (different company) and to meet a buddy and his family visiting from out of town. Overall, it's a lot better than any of restaurants in the heart of Fisherman's wharf. And if I *have* to eat down in the wharf, then it'll be at Capurro's The food is 3 stars - nothing spectacular (for SF standards) but tasty enough. The prices are reasonable too. The extra star comes from the clean interior and the great jazz band that plays here!
(4)Marlyn D.
Host was very friendly I just wish I had asked for his name. I had one of their classics FISH and Chips pretty good. Fish was fresh.
(3)Erin M.
"ehhhh" If you like chain restaurants that heap out huge portions of unexciting food full of less than stellar ingredients, this place is for you. Even the chowder was bad - there are so many more places on the wharf to get family-friendly food and good chowder. I would skip this place to head to another.
(1)M M.
We were given a seat right by the window, and it was nice to watch the people walking by as we drank our beer and waited for our order to come. We weren't too hungry so we just ordered the appetizer sampler, which comes with crab cakes, calamari and fried shrimp. Everything was good except for the crab cakes, which were very dry and tasted like they were slightly freezer burnt. The hostess was friendly and our order didn't take too long to arrive. I'd come here again, but not for the crab cakes.
(3)C S.
Had the Cioppino in a sourdough bread bowl and it was great, seems like one of the better places to eat down by the pier, recommended.
(4)P L.
Rarely do my wife and I go to Fisherman's Wharf to eat...but I am really glad we did! My wife and I had "date" night a few weeks ago and used a Groupon deal for a crab dinner at Capurro's restaurant. The wood-roasted crab was accompanied by a clam chowder and side salad - all of it fresh and very well prepared. Dessert was shared and really good. Although the food was a home run, what really made Capurro's shine was the quality of the wait staff. Servers were attentive, welcoming, friendly and professional. They were genuinely interested in our dining experience and had no vibe whatsoever about our using the Groupon. Capurro's restaurant has been in business since the mid/late 40's and was established as one of the original SF Wharf restaurants. The current owner, the 3rd generation of Capurro's to operate the restaurant, even dropped by our table to inquire about our meal and ensure everything was good. It was a pleasure to speak with him and he cheerfully shared stories about the history of his family and the restaurant and San Francisco many years ago. Suffice to say, it was a wonderful evening and my wife and I will be back with our own family and visiting friends. It simply doesn't get better than this! Highly recommend!
(5)Heather T.
Apparently everyone on here enjoys the fact that the owner comes and says hi to you. He kind of weirded us out. He was very brusque and not very nice to us at all--maybe because we were the only people under the age of 50 in there? I'm not sure. The host was too friendly for my liking. He was creepy-friendly in the staring/smiling way. Eeew... The food was good, the white wine cold, and the jazz band pleasant, so we left pretty satisfied.
(3)Nadia P.
My wife and I ate here on a lark walking back from Fort Mason. Bad decision. We both had the dungeness crab cakes, my wife had the couscous on the side. The waitress, who did a decent enough job (only checked in on us once though), said the crab cakes would be grilled. Looked and tasted like they were fried in a vat of grease. The couscous was utterly flavorless. The food overall wasn't bad, it just wasn't good. Certainly not good enough to charge $20+ a plate for menu choices my wife could absolutely knock out of the park every day of the week on her own at home. I think this place understands they have a captive audience in tourists and/or guests at the Argonaut next door, and don't care to focus on flavor or value.
(2)Ayesha N.
We went to Capurro's since they had a reasonably priced Thanksgiving menu. The service is wonderful even with the business of the holiday. Of course my friend ordered the Cioppino served in a sourdough bowl. Again, I must reiterate that the servers in that restaurant are pleasant and very helpful.
(4)julie g.
took 8 out of town work associates. Had teh best roasted Crab EVER... Service was great. didn't expect much from a "wharf" resturant but I will be back for the Crab. Amazing
(5)Judi V.
Well... we're on our final leg of our honeymoon and the boy and I are tromping about San Fransisco. Today we took a tour of Alcatraz then asked a cab driver to take us away from the carny atmosphere of the pier to somewhere we could enjoy some decent crab and seafood sundries. He wasn't quite sure (he wasn't from San Fran.. just our luck) and dropped us at this place. From the outside it looked good (and it touted Sicilian fare) Being that I'm now Italian by virtue of marriage I thought we'd give it a go. BAD IDEA! The most Italian thing in there was the boy, I was the second most Italian thing and I've only been Italian a week! The bread was stale (both the foccacia and the other, which may have been an attempt at sourdough). We decided to go with a few apps and a cold drink as tonight we're heading out to Yoshi's and didn't want to stuff ourselves. We ordered the crabcakes, which were only cooked on one side then to hide that they put the uncooked side down in the soup it was served in. We ordered the dungeoness crab cocktail, expecting nice lumpy pieces that could be dipped in the sauce, not the case, what came was a lump of grey matter, shreddy in texture and totally lacking taste (perhaps what they'd use to make a sandwich). We also ordered the calamari... FATAL MISTAKE! They were big chunks of what may have been calamari disguised in about 1/2 inch of bread crumbs then burned beyond help (think of those rubbery clam strips HoJo's used to serve then add bad taste!). I actually chipped a molar on them (not kidding... I did)... at that point we called the waiter and asked for the manager, who didn't come. Instead the waiter knocked the crab and the calamari substance off the bill. I'm fairly certain that within the next few minutes I"ll be praying to the porcelain God as my tummy is now making some rather unpleasant noises. All in all... don't go here! We were told by the couple sitting next to us (who were also very displeased with their food) to go to Scola.... we'll have to see...
(1)Brad C.
As a local, I don't dare tread in most places found near Fisherman's Wharf. We have a few places we know are a safe bet like Scoma's and nothing else is worth putting to chance. Upon taking another locals recommendation after taking a bay cruise under the GG bridge, we stopped off here on our way home. Nice grub, great outdoor space, and at the "other end" of tourist trap hell. I do recomend this place for a casual and friendly dining experience when in the Aquatic Park/Fisherman's wharf area. I also recommend you take a $10 bay cruise when the sun is out and tourism is low. Go ahead.. be a tourist at home.. it's OK.
(4)Leslie C.
The food was marginal. I had the wood fired pepperoni pizza (very greasy) and my husband had the crab cakes (not good) and chowder (he thought was good). We laughed about the pizza reminding us of a frozen pizza from the grocery store. We've had several great meals in San Fran. This was disappointing.
(1)Tory Q.
We have had a couple great meals here. Most recently, we had homemade meat raviolis (I hear Paul Capurro makes them!) and the flat iron steak. The steak was perfectly seasoned with rosemary and it came with some tasty mashed potatoes. The raviolis had a great ragu sauce that we sopped up with the foccaccia they give you when you sit down. For dessert, we had cookies and ice cream. Kind of a pedestrian choice on our part, but they were really good. The cookies were served warm and gooey--a perfect topper to a great meal. The wharf gets a bad rap for being touristy, but definitely give Capurro's a chance.
(5)Nailah D.
What an old guy sausage fest! The only people here under 30 were me, my husband, and the 20 something hostess with too much bronzer on. A few things about this place made it less than awesome. 1. aforementioned throng of old guys. 2. it was too cold in there. 3. some gross broad stuffed her bloody pad in between the bar and the wall in the handicapped bathroom stall. honestly, I have to fault the restaurant somewhat for this because there was no trashcan in the stall for her to toss the pad into. you can't flush them so i imagine that as this lady sat there, eyes darting about in desperation, she saw that hand rail as her only recourse for ditching the foul beast. sweet sweet anonymity. poor handicapped lady who is next to use that stall... you might think that all this would earn the restaurant fewer than 4 stars, but to give less than 4 would be a crime. the wait staff was great. multiple servers worked together to help you at all times so your glass never got too empty and you didn't wait long to place your order or receive your food. one guy had a jheri curl which made me giggle to myself a little. he was easily the nicest of the guys. I even saw him helping other people and he was pretty outstanding. the best part about this was the ravioli i ordered. this stuff was YUMMY. i swear i heard my stomach coo with joy. i would go back again and again for that ravioli. all things considered, i'd brave a dirty sanitary napkin any day to get more of that service and food. plus as a bonus there was an old guy sleeping at the bar in a vest and a pocket watch with a handlebar mustache who i swear looked like he'd just stepped out of a saloon in a western. that alone was worth the whole trip down to the tourist trap that is fisherman's wharf.
(4)Emily B.
After seeing this place on our video guide on our hotel TV , I thought we would check it out for lunch. The family seemed like a big part of the restaurant but when we were dining they were not there. Oh well, Cest La Vie. We of course didn't order anything Italian when we were there. My BF had the crab sandwich and I had the Shrimp Louie salad. I did get a really good portion of shrimp. I did want to try the ravioli since they make it there, but I was in the mood for salad. Our server was attentive, I did notice the host was missing from the stand for most of the meal. Groups of people kept wandering, literally wandering around and would just sit anywhere. That might just be that tourists don't know to wait. Anyways, it annoys the servers. Working in restaurants, I know this. But the manager should take note that the host was obviously busy doing something else. The food was good, service was good. Overall a good meal but not the most exciting place to dine.
(3)Chuck H.
Dreadful calamari. Steak ordered med rare came out well done. Service very prompt and friendly. Too bad food does not compare.
(2)Jenny T.
Came here for happy hour on a beautiful afternoon. Happy hour specials were good ($3 for select beer, wine, rails) as well as some $3 appetizer specials. The popcorn shrimp were GREAT!
(4)Suzanne B.
This restaurant has been built on the site of one of my favorite places to get oatmeal early in the morning - I don't even remember the name of the old place though it could have been the same. The old restaurant was a semi-divey, semi-tourist-cheesy sort of place where grumpy fishermen sat with coffee strong enough to melt the spoon and oatmeal made the old-fashioned way. Capurro's is not at all like that semi-divey place. Rich dark wood, lots of open windows looking out over the water and/or the craziness of Fisherman's Wharf, white tablecloths. I've only been for lunch, but it looks as if it's built for candlelit dinners. The menu is basic american - don't scare the tourists - fare with an emphasis on Italian. Service is always pleasant and efficient and the food is decent without being 'wow'. So why three stars? The old place this restaurant replaced had inherent soul and character - this one is a pleasant but bland space that doesn't leave me with any good stories to tell on any level. I can't give more than three stars for a place where my biggest compliment might be - inoffensive.
(3)Neel B.
When you actually get a server to come over and take your order, the food comes out fast and it's actually really good. My fiancee and I split the lunch special - clam chowder (in a sourdough bread bowl) & ceasar salad ($9.95). It was a lot of food for two and a good deal @ $10. Most of the menu is pretty pricey and there's a 4% "SF health tax" that is charged to your check automatically. Overall, good place to check out at Fisherman's Wharf if you're in the mood for good chowder.
(3)SJ C.
Excellent! The restaurant was so accommodating for my 41st Birthday. We had three more guests join us at the last minute and I even asked that our reservation be moved up an hour. As we walked to this perfect San Francisco location my sister said it was an experience out of a movie. "Cue the kites, children skipping, gorgeous sunset, boats on the Bay, moon rising." Nine women had an outstanding time at the SF find a block from Ghirardelli. Food, service, wine selection, atmosphere, live music and location, excellent. Guests in our party are San Francisco natives and we felt the San Francisco magic when we dined at Capurros.
(5)George R.
The changed the menu. Still a great restaurant, but when I took my parents there last night (8/5), the entrees lacked the sophistication that they had a while back. I'm not sure what is going on, but read below for my original review.... Again, the food was still pretty good, but it reminded me of any other place on the wharf. Every entree came with the same side dish... original review: Awesome raw oysters. The best I've had in SF. The atmosphere (at least the last time we were there) was somewhat less touristy than most of the other places in/around the Wharf. By no means was it tourist-free, but I would say Capurro's is one of the only establishments in that area that could remotely be considered tolerable for locals. Our main courses were excellent (I got the red snapper, girlfriend got the chicken) and the service was a bit above average. They had a fair drink menu, and the beer selection was standard for SF. I think the total for oysters, another appetizer, drinks, and entrees was around $140 with tip. Not bad for a payday meal 5 blocks from our apartment.
(3)Michelle L.
One of the few places to have breakfast at the Wharf (saturday & sundays) A good mix of faithful regulars, fishermen, and tourists (but not overwhelmingly so like at Peir 39!) Great food at reasonable prices, and they have a happy hour every day from 3 to 6 with $3 well, wine & a great selection of drafts including Guiness and Stella. A beautiful space, not tiny & cramped like so many others at the Wharf. Try the chicken fettucine wit sun-dried tomatos, or the crab louis (they make 2 sizes so you can have it as a dinner salad!) Very nice staff, and the owners are great; they meet & greet their patrons.
(4)Bianca C.
so my friend wanted seafood, and the first place that came to mind was fisherman's wharf. i rarely go to the wharf when i visit sf, but i couldn't think of anywhere else for a quick lunch. i was lucky and found a parking space right on jefferson! we parked in front of capurro's and just decided to try it. i thought it was going to be so touristy and overpriced. the food was actually great! i ordered the crab sandwich, which i thought would come with lettuce and tomatoes, but it was just crab and mayo. the amount of crab they give is great though, and it tasted so fresh! my friend ordered the all crab cioppino and it looked and smelled amazing! he loved it! prices are definitely affordable and worth it for the amount of food and freshness of the seafood.
(4)Chrys W.
My husband and I have been to Capurro's twice. For what it is, it's not too bad. We've had the clam chowder, the bruschetta and the Cioppino. The clam chowder was good, the bruschetta as well. The Cioppino just didn't do it for me though. Yes, it comes with quite a bit of crab and mussels, but with only one scallop and three shrimp, ALL of which were severely over-cooked, it was a bit of a disappointment. The servers have been friendly both times we've been, the music is great when the band is going and it's offers a tasty bowl of chowder without having to navigate your way through the wharf. My husband and I agree, next time we want a solid bow of chowder, we'll be back, but when we just want some yummy, rich cioppino, we're heading to Scoma's.
(3)Ursula S.
We have been to Capurro's twice in the last weeks, and both times we were impressed by the friendliness and attentiveness of the staff. They are just wonderful!!!!! The food was also good, not extraordinarily fantastic, but nice enough for a good dinner with friends. My only complaint would be that the portions tend to be minute. 28 dollars for an appetizer-sized portion of veal is somewhat ridiculous. And they would only have had to add a bit more asparagus and maybe a starch to make it much more satisfying. Anyhow, we had a good time, due to the wharf atmosphere and the kindness of the people who work there. The drinks were good, too. I loved the "Raspberry Tart". The cappucino was more like a weak latte, but the espresso tasted good and authentic.
(4)Ashley M.
nothing amazing. they had really good fish and chips and clam chowder. my ravioli was nothing great the sauce was boring, my sisters salad was just ok the chicken was dry, and my moms Cioppino wold have been better if it was more soupy, instead they place it in a bread bowl and the bread soaks up all the sauce. they had a huge variate of items on the menu, so maybe we just got the wrong ones. it's not too expensive unlike the other sea food restaurants that are on wharf... but if your stuck with out of towner's who want to eat in that area this place would be okay. It is large amd they have live music .
(3)Victoria D.
UPDATE:: DELICIOUS !!! Thank you !! Gee I wish people would get thier facts straight before reviewing~ Capuros is housed in the space that used to be Franchesci's The owner Paul Capurro is the grandson on Franchesci's. Paul Capurro used to own Capurros, which is now and has been for quite some time Lou's Pier 47 Club down the street, OMG THAT was fun ! See everyone is related in North Beach and at the Wharf ! Anyway......This new space is employed with family and friends that run a great restaurant, and yes, tourist love to go, but so do the locals, the wonderful fishermen, still telling great stories of the lastest catch. Just because a restaurant is at the Wharf, doesn't mean its a tourist trap. I don't know, but don't we make our money on tourism ? Enjoy Capurros, enjoy the bar, the great dinks, with Collin, and eat a crab !
(5)Jack W.
pricey but about right for a nice San Francisco restaurant on Fisherman's Whart ... the fresh cracked crab was fantastic [they bring bibs!], as were the fish and chips ... friendly 'old school' service ... great atmosphere ... and they have free off street parking on the bay side which most people don't know about ...
(4)jjj z.
Most other items were overpriced so we both went with a couple sandwiches from the $9.95 lunch menu (on a Sunday) which we were both pleased with. If it weren't for the value menu, it probably wouldn't be worth it, but as it was, it turned out fine. Great location for anyone visiting the San Francisco Maritime Museum.
(4)Eliza G.
My husband and I came here for new year's eve. I picked this place because of the good reviews I've read here on yelp. However, our dinner didn't come out to be good as I had hoped it would be. We ordered 2 appetizers - crab cakes and baked oysters. The crab cakes were greasy and each patty was really thin and the sauce that came with it was the one that tasted the best (not the crabcake). An order has 2 crab cakes for $14.95. We used to live in Baltimore, Maryland, so we're used to lumpy, flavorful and thick broiled crabcakes which we think is still the best. The baked oysters tasted ok. An order has 6 oysters for $14.95. For entrees, I ordered Clam Pasta while my husband ordered Petrale Sole. The pasta sauce tasted good but the clams were disappointing. There were several times that I was crunching down grains of sand while eating those clams. The kitchen didn't take time to clean those clams well and purge the grit off. The Sole was fried and came out greasy. Service that night was also slow. We enjoyed the music of the live jazz band though. I guess, that's one good thing that came out of that experience. We spent about $100 including tax and tip. Sadly though, it wasn't worth it.
(1)Wendy O.
Very personable family oriented service! My family was staying at the Argonaut across the street and wanted the bread bowl with clam chowder that we read about on here. Unfortunately it was Sunday night and they were fresh out of bread bowls. My husband got the chowder anyway and they supplemented his soup with lots of bread on the side. Fish & Chips were great. My daughter and I each ordered-she off the kids menu, mine on the regular menu. Hers was a full $10 less, yet the same size. What a deal!! My other daughter had an individual cheese pizza that was only $6,but was enough food for two. It's not always about quantity-but the sizes of these portions was very telling for how this restaurant operates. Very happy-very well done!
(4)Janel T.
Food was so so but the service was TERRIBLE. We had dinner around 7:30 on a Thursday. I don't typically eat at overpriced tourist traps down at the wharf but an old friend was in town and we met up in that area. I picked Capurro's because of the decent reviews on Yelp. This was one of the few times that my strategy didn't follow through. The restaurant wasn't very crowded when we arrived. In fact, there was a guy standing outside trying to wave people into the restaurant. We ordered an appetizer first and then entrees about 15 minutes later while another friend arrived. We didn't get our food until around 8:30, about an hour after we ordered appetizers! On top of that, they brought the entrees out first so we just ended up canceling the appetizer. What's more, they didn't refresh the bread while we were waiting so I was ready to pass out. I thought the food itself was OK, but I wasn't sure if it was because it actually was OK or because I would have eaten anything at that point. It definitely wasn't on par with the prices. The ambiance is nothing to write home about. Next time, I'd rather just go to one of the super tourist places along the wharf.
(2)K K.
We went here because we wanted to eat hot fudge sundaes at Ghirardelli. The host and hostess said it would be a 15 minute wait but it ended up being about 30 minutes. I was ready to leave but the kids said to stay since we already waited for 25 minutes. I guess they have reservations by internet since I saw a lot of people getting seated before us that were just walking in and tables seemed to be empty but they weren't seating us. My kids had pizza which they said was great. Actually, one of the pizzas was burned on both the top and the bottom but the other pizza looked and tasted ok. My son was very hungry so burned pizza probably tasted good to him (in other words he didn't care as long as it was edible). I had oysters rockerfeller - pass on this. It was five tiny oysters and very little cheese and spinach. The chowder was fine but it wasn't hot - it was lukewarm. Next time I will just walk up to a wharf street vendor to eat (fast!) great seafood rather than visit here. It wasn't what I was looking for. Good point of restaurant: It is within walking distance to Ghirardelli Square!
(2)Cherleen W.
We ended up eating here on Valentines day by default. The hubbub had reservations for Melt! But after driving around for 45 minutes looking for parking, and with all the lots being full, we decided to park wherever we could and eat wherever had the shortest wait. Trying to get a table at Scoma's was a joke, but we tried just for fun. Anyway, everyone at Capurros was really nice, especially the host but I'll get to that later. Roughly 30 minutes & a cocktail later, we were seated. The bartender was friendly despite the fact that he was the only one there, and obviously busy. The food was really good, better than what I was expecting. I had the gnocci with creamy pesto & crab meat, J had the New York steak with risotto & steamed spinach. Both were delicious. The bread and olive oil was also yummy. Ditto to one of the other yelpers, their olive oil was exceptionally great. Service was a little on the slow side, cause I saw other couples looking like they were waiting longer than they liked, but Hey it's Valentines Day, why by grouchy. Back to the host...J was joking with him, asking him if he could walk out of there with the beer bottle. The guy goes in the back, & comes out with a to-go cup with a lid. Now that's service.
(4)jennifer a.
Great space in Fisherman's Wharf!! I went here yesterday with a friend from out of town and was pleasantly surprised to find a San Francisco restaurant in the middle of touristlandia. Had a fantastic margarita (that's a feat that seems too difficult to prove with some bartenders) and yummy clam chowder and tomato and basil pizza. The owner was super friendly and I can't wait to go back for a full meal and get a five star experience.
(4)Molly C.
due to bad economic times, they discontinued the live music so we stopped coming here for a while. luckily they recently brought them back on fri/sat nights again.
(4)Cbr A.
I've now been for breakfast and dinner. The breakfast was amazing and plenty hearty which I needed after a bay swim which always leaves me extremely hungry. Dinner last week was great. The dressing on my caesar salad was perfect. Followed that with a good sole milanese. Excellent meal and huge bonus to have parking along the wharf.
(4)Green P.
The food, and I do mean everything from the appetizers to dessert was excellent. I definitely plan on returning and introducing it to others. Didn't give it five stars because the hostess seemed lost and made us wait eventhough we had reservations.
(4)Joshua S.
Could be a tourist trap if you do it wrong. Got a table on the patio. Ordered all the bar bites and a round of the cocktail of the week from the bar. Had a super enjoyable time with the whole family for over an hour eating good food and drinks for $60 in total.
(5)Sophia Y.
We got a groupon and since we weren't able to dine in and the groupon was expiring, they were nice enough to let us take it to go. We got 2 crabs, 2 servings of pasta and a dessert to share. The crabs were pretty good. They were pretty meat-y, but didn't have too much flavor if you don't like dunking it in butter. The pasta was meh. Tasted like something I could make with a jar of sauce I bought from Safeway with a couple of added slices. The dessert was really good though! it was some kind of flan that came with a biscotti. Overall, the crab was pretty good, and the dessert was really good, but the pasta was ehh. Not really a good complete meal in my book, but most of it was good.
(3)George C.
My wife and I like to go to San Francisco, park at the Marina near Fort Mason Center, then walk over the hill through the park to famed Fisherman's Wharf for drinks, lunch or early dinner. First stop was Capurro's to have an all day Happy Hour drink, or two. Great place with an intimate bar, and seating. Friendly staff, and generous drinks. Great first stop on the way down to enjoy the wharf.
(3)Aussfchi R.
Went there today for lunch with my wife, with an open mind. Used my livingsocial deal. Pros: 1. Good Interiors 2. Very good service from our waiter, Kelly. Cons: The food itself - we got the following and this is what we felt about it. Fried Calamari - This one is a decent bet in almost all places, but here it was sincerely feeling not fresh. I have had much better ones in the bay area for much affordable prices. Crab Pasta - This was OK, but the Alfredo sauce was lacking in flavor and for the price, I would have expected more crab. Crab Sandwich - This was the biggest disappointment, 16$ and a thin layer of crab filling, come on. I am sure they can do much better for this price. Fries were not bad though. All in all, pretty mediocre food for the absurd price.
(2)Jeff G.
Sad to give this place one star as I was excited about trying this restaurant. The manager was very friendly and happily told us we could wait for the rest of our party at the bar or sit at the table immediately. However, the rest of the dining experience was pretty sad. Pros: - friendly manager - friendly and knowledgeable bartender - good location Cons: - the bread took forever to come out, even after asking the waiter several times, and was cold when it arrived. when fresh sourdough is made around the corner, good bread should be a given. - a girl in our group asked for a second beer and the waiter forgot completely and disappeared until we were all done (sitting with empty drinks) - avoid the gnocchi. two people in our group ordered it, one with pesto and one with marinara. both didn't enjoy it, saying it was flavorless. - my sea bass tasted like Gorton's frozen lemon pepper fish, just with TONS of butter. frankly, I blame myself, Osha Thai makes the perfect sea bass, so I had no business ordering it here, what a waste. - the "toasted pasta" that came with two of our meals was cold and rubbery - expensive. I am more than happy to pay for quality and service, but this place had neither. Most people here were probably tourists, as I imagine locals like me learned their lesson. I would definitely recommend this place for drinks (maybe even happy hour), but DEFINITELY NOT a primary dinner destination. PS - When I was in the bathroom, one of the waiters came in and very meticulously washed his hands before and after the deed. So, yeah, that is a pro I guess! :)
(1)Emily R.
Came here with the groupon deal, they were very accommodating with a last minute change in my reservation and let us sit and wait at our table for 20 minutes while the rest of our party showed up late. I REALLY didn't care for my cocktail (I dont remember what it was called, I think La Paloma?) but my friend's strawberry mojito was delicious. The soup and the crab were good, service was prompt and not intrusive.
(4)Shahram B.
If you can get past the cheesiness of the Wharf this place isn't half bad. Food was reasonably priced for the area and tasty. I had the sea bass which was definitely the best food item the entire table ordered.
(3)Adam U.
Pretty solid spot, nothing special but nice people, fresh fish, prices are reasonable and usually easy to get a table. Definitely get something from the specials list as that will presumably be the freshest... we had a party of 10, those that ordered the specials did well, the rest were marginal. Probably closer to 3.5 stars but definitely not a 4 star. I would go back in a pinch with a big group but there are better spots for seafood in FW.
(3)Shaina P.
To get your SF fix in one visit, head to Capurro's. I have to give props to the chefs at this place for selling homemade ravioli and gnocci. I was also advised that they pick up their Sourdough bread bowls (and other bread items) from the popular Boudin Bakery. Oh, and about their crab; I hear its oven roasted to perfection, the old fashioned way. Plus, they charge by the pound (of actual edible meat versus the whole crab shells and all). I liked my afternoon bartender who was the brother of the owner. Nice guy who shared all this information to me. It's a bit pricey, but had I had more time and money, I would have definitely eaten something besides the oysters from Drake Bay. Not a lot of beer to offer, but the typical Anchorsteam (no offense to Anchorsteam, it's just something I can easily get while at home) and the other typical beer, Firestone Double Barrel (which I drank since I had never heard of it). Of course they have some other choices, but these were the better of the lot. imo.
(3)Kristen B.
This place is great. They had the best Manhattan style clam chowder I've ever had. My grandma was STOKED on the Oysters Rockefeller, and with her traditional, creamy chowder. And she's pretty damn picky. Like, really picky. She argued with the guy at the Polish deli over the fat content in the sausage for 20 minutes while I cowered in the corner and tried to decode Polish instructions for making gravy. The crab sandwich was yummy taste-wise, but it needed more crab. I ended up consolidating the crab onto half of the sandwich. Good customer service, and a nice family operation. I'll be back for more of the chowder. Fo sho.
(4)John S.
Crab sandwich was great, service was fast and friendly. It was pretty empty although not sure why, kind of a cool old school place!!
(4)Dinah Y.
We took advantage of the Groupon crab offer and thought it was a real bargain. The crab was so large that I had to take some of it home and it tasted just as good the next day. The French bread was delicious and a perfect compliment to the soup and pesto pasta. I had no complaints. Food was delicious, service was excellent, the host was gracious and seated us on time. I will definitely return for more crab.
(5)Tyler C.
Came here tonight because I had a Buywithme Deal. It's located in Fisherman's Wharf/Pier 39 area, so it's obviously a tourist trap. The food was alright, but definitely overpriced. We got the sampler platter, the crab pasta, and the cioppino. The service was good and they brought us bread soon after we sat down. Our water was also refilled several times during our meal. Sampler Platter-$16 - consists of calamari, crabcake, and fried shrimps. The 2 jumbo fried shrimp were the highlight of the platter. They were huge, fresh, and very tasty. The crabcake was decent, but I wish they gave us 2 rather than 1. It was very soft and starchy, but it could have used more crab flavor. I wasn't a big fan of the calamari either, as I felt it wasn't very tastty. Crab Pasta - $19- This was delicious. Tons of crabmeat served over pasta with cherry tomatoes and little pieces of sausage in a creamy sauce. Everything in this dish was great and work well together. The funny thing is that the weakest part of this dish was the crab because the crab meat didn't have much flavor. Cioppino $28 - Clams, mussels, scallops, shrimp, and half a dungenous cooked in a spice infused tomato broth and stuffed into a sourdough bread. The dish was good, but it wasn't $28 good. For that price, it has to have amazing flavor, and this was just alright. There was a total of 2 littleneck clams, 4 mussels, 3 shrimp, 2 scallops, and half a crab. Prior to the discount, the total was $63 + tax/tip/SF health tax = $82. After saving $25, that means this meal was still $57. Discount or no discount, that is still too much for the quality/portion that you get. Overall, I would give this place 2 stars, but I will add 1 star for the good service. But my advice would be to skip this tourist trap unless you have a coupon.
(3)Hob B.
Oven roasted Crab.....the bomb
(5)Nichole H.
The clam chowder was bland, the service was just ok. Wish I'd just purchased a bowl of soup along the wharf and saved myself $10!
(3)Andrew P.
You know, for a Wharf restaurant (the first one you hit after Ghiradelli Square, actually), it was pretty good. Clam chowder in a bread bowl tasted exactly like Disneyland's (which is a compliment, if you know anything.) Kids split a pizza that was tasty, and the fish/chips were all right too (not stellar, but definitely better than average.) The only disappointment was the Caesar salad on the side- bland, tasteless. We were pleasantly surprised and can say this is a non tourist-trap ripoff as opposed to some others nearby.
(4)Brian C.
OMG!!! Capurro's crab sandwich...how to sing your praises!?! So awesome!!! Perfect balance of sweet and briny flavors from the super fresh crab and the subtle spices added with the light smattering of sauce. The coleslaw was top notch as well...and who doesn't love fries? As for my fiancee's dish....EXCELLENT!!! The best crab pasta I've ever had! Definitely the place to eat when you come to fisherman's wharf!
(5)Isaac L.
Fun San Francisco seafood joint to check out if already in the area. First off - they have FREE parking, so if dining here, please use it! Also, they won't validate the $35 parking cost at the lot across Pier 39, so make necessary preparations. The fettuccine noodles were nice and cooked al dente - very nice. The combo steamer was eh - pretty much what you ask for. Steamed. So, you can imagine it being a tad fishy, but the portions were generous. The combo ciopinno was decent. Lots of clams, mussels, and crab. The bread was awesome, the tomato sauce was good - but I've had better. Fries - yeah, i know, were fantastic. The ambiance was very nice. On the pier, lots of windows, bright, new, woody, all with a scenic view of the kitchen - i love that! The service was great - attentive, smiling, and very patient. There is a bar in the front, if you just want to pop in for a drink or waiting for your table. The food was OK all around - I'd come again if i was in the area and needed to check in to a kid-friendly, chill, and spacious venue. Again, the free parking is a plus considering they tax you with a vengeance at the lots. Oh, one thing I did notice is that they have passed on the SF Healthcare tax to their patrons. That means another 4% tacked onto the bill. Not cool., but i think it's the law.
(3)Tiffany L.
A living social deal took me and 5 girlfriends here on a Friday evening awhile back. We were seated right away even though I totally messed up our reservation! The service was awesome, quick and prompt and they always knew what we wanted before we even wanted - aka the mounds of bread they kept on bringing out. A few of us split the cioppino which is there specialty and it was delicious! One order can definitely feed two girls easily. There was a ton of fresh crab and seafood in the soup. We had a great time trying to break open the legs while donning those adorable crab aprons! One of the chefs was even nice enough to come over in the middle of the meal and help us shell the rest of our crab. Now that is service! We had a great time here and enjoyed the food very much. It is indeed a seafood restaurant within a toursity Fisherman's Wharf so if you're not into that or not expecting that at all I would stay away. This is somewhere you would take some visitors or if you really enjoy seafood. The place was bustling but we always felt attended to. Great dinner!
(4)Nikki M.
This place is just great! The roasted crab is a must!!! The service is awesome too! The tiramisu cheesecake is mouthwatering!
(5)Denise B.
My dad is a masochist. He wanted to not only go to the Fisherman's Wharf on a chilly day, he wanted to sit outside and linger over his lunch. Brr! We ended up sitting down to eat here because their outdoors section was positioned in a way that the cold gusts of wind mostly missed us. Other than the weather, we had a pleasant time eating here. We all had soup, and it, as well as the bread the served with it, was tasty and the perfect antidote to the weather. The meal was very affordable compared to other places in this part of San Francisco. Service was A-OK, and at the end when my dad asked if he could buy some of their delicious sourdough bread, they directed him down the street to Bourdin. Our meal here ended up being quite nice, despite my general hesitations about braving the Fisherman's Wharf in 55 degree weather!
(4)Tricia B.
We went to Capurro's on 11/28/12 with a Groupon for two whole crab dinners with a side dish and 1 desert. The food was great and we had a difficult time eating it all. We had the crab fire roasted with a garlic marinade. Our waiter was very attentive and helpful. We were a party of three including our 10 year old son. I told the waiter that my son and I were sharing one of the crab dinners and he kindly brought out an extra plate for us. We took our desert to go and the owner even threw in some cookies for our son. We will definitely be going back. It was a wonderful experience.
(5)Robbie B.
We took our Cadette Girl Scout Troop to Capurro's as part of our celebration of completing our Bronze Award. The girls had chosen keeping the oceans clean as their service project, so a weekend at Fisherman's Wharf seemed appropriate. We got there early, and there were several fishermen in the bar, relaxing and joking around. Paul Capurro himself gave the girls an extensive tour of the restaurant, told them about the history of his family on the wharf, and answered all of their questions. Then we had a delicious dinner. Our favorite thing was the calamari, which was served piping hot. We saw all the fresh squid in the kitchen, and these calamari tasted as fresh as they had looked! We had a memorable experience and great food. Highly recommended!
(5)Debbie M.
Stopped on a whim for lunch today. I just had the gnocchi and a glass of wine. Gnocchi was good. Nothing SPECTACULAR, but good. The problem I had was service. I can't even really call it bad, because that would imply that I had service. A friend decided to join me and I had to ask 4 times for a chair for her. Everything took forever and it wasn't even that busy. The sad part is that my friend and I would have stayed for another glass of wine, but they never came back. Very disappointing. I will keep walking next time and find somewhere that wants customers.
(2)Brad P.
We didn't eat dinner, but the bartender was friendly, the beer was good, and the appetizer delicious. Only downside was the time it took to order when it was pretty slow.
(3)Cher K.
Make reservations one month or more in advance... Otherwise, walk ins, I would say that their plot to stay alive on this strip is to have you wait for your stomach to eat itself waiting at the the bar... Barely saw our server... Food was good tho so I can't be TOO harsh.
(3)Peg E.
The kids gave this stop a 4. They had a good kids menu. Service was very good along with the food. When you visit ask to sit in Rachel's area. A definite revisit.
(4)Nancy Y.
The only reason we went to Capurro's was because we were given a groupon for Xmas. They served us at 3 pm even though the groupon was for dinner, but they were booked up from 5 pm on. The service was prompt. Bread and calamari appetizer we ordered were on the table within 5 minutes, followed soon after by our Caesar's salad and pasta. I had the wood grilled garlic crab and my husband had his crab steamed. All the food was delicious, and ample for us 3 seniors. Traveling to Pier 41 from Oakland, eating a great meal in wonderful ambience made for a memorable day. We would do it again.
(4)N. K.
Capurro's was ok. i would probably give it a 2.5. i got a good deal on livingsocial - two crab dinners for the price of one and we went there before a show in the city. First of all, this area sucks. they are doing major construction and parking is insane. Also you have to walk through hordes of tourists on the street and the restaurant was full of em... the service was good, prompt, courteous & friendly - but the food was mediocre. portions were good, but the crab was way too salty - and i love salt. overall i would say you can do better.
(3)Em C.
The staff at Capurro's were great, they were very friendly and professional. Unfortunately I didn't enjoy the food. The calamari was overcooked, had too much batter and was chewy and the dressing on the salad was overpowering. I would look elsewhere for seafood, you could probably spend half as much and get a far nicer meal.
(1)Lauren E.
Our meal was solid, not spectacular. A little pricey for mid-range Italian food. Good service, excellent gnocchi and pesto! Good location in Fisherman's Wharf and good service. They were willing to work with food preferences (e.g. vegetarians, etc.) Didn't try pizza or seafood.
(3)Jay K.
If you want to have a great time in an establishment that says "true San Francisco" in the middle of tourist central, then you have found your oasis! Enjoy great drinks at great prices. The food is a little pricey but this place is really about the bar, the scene and the entertainment. On many occasions I have been lucky enough to wander into Capurro's and enjoy some of the local musicians preforming. I have heard some of the best unknown musicians performing live swing and jazz in this place! On many occasions I have been lucky enough to be the only male that knows how to swing dance as well! I love Capurro's :)
(4)Ira B.
We had a terrible experience. We arrived, with a reservation, but it took 15 minutes for our server to take our order. They were out of both of our first choices. We selected two seafood pasta dishes. Our salad came quickly but after 30 minutes our main dishes hadn't arrived. Several times our server came by to tell us our food would be right out. People at tables around us who were seated way after us were getting their meals. Another 15 minutes and still no food. Then our server came by to tells us our food would be right out. Since we'd run out of time we asked to get our meals boxed to go. Even that took 10 minutes. The next day when we heated up our meals we discovered lots of pasta but not very much seafood. We won't go back. There are much better Italian seafood places in SF.
(1)Mariko B.
Made a reservation here after an event at Fort Mason for a group of 15. Luckily it was Sunday on Presidents Day weekend because they weren't busy at all. Since we were all in town for a car show, I had to find a place that had their own lot without cracked cement. This place turned out perfect, although when fisherman's wharf gets busy I can see the tiny 20 car lot being completely full. We entered through the back doors and were kind of confused on where to go but eventually we made our way to the front where we checked in, they were expecting us and there were only about 2 other families in the restaurant. The owner, Paul came out to greet our group and also checked back in after our meal. The only bad things were our server was a tad bit slow, we had to ask him multiple times for an extra menu and beer orders. At times during our dinner, he would just place food (my meal, bread) or refill my glass in front of me without saying anything; it took me by surprise to see a hand right in front of my face so that wasn't really pleasant. The bill was also a tad confusing for a group of people who hadn't slept for an extremely long time due to car detailing. LOL but only in SF do they have health care that customers pay for, a service charge and gratuity. Oh well, not much the restaurant can do about that. All in all, service was a little spotty but for a large and semi-demanding group, we all left satisfied. P.S. Awesome decor, who knew you could do fish taxidermy?
(4)Diane H.
Got the groupon offer. Caesar salad and pasta was great and so was the bread. But who runs out of butter?? LOL The crab was cooked perfectly. Only problem was that I had to ask where the crab shell was, our waitress say they throw it away. I said that is a waste and maybe customers should be given the optionn of having it or not. Being chinese we like to eat the insides of the shell even though it is high in cholesterol, but in moderating it is fine. I asked another waiter and he got the owner and he explained that people did not like it but he brought 2 out for us. It made us happy that he took the extra step, but I don't believe they throw it out like the waitress said. He uses it for other meals. But when you advertise a WHOLE crab, you should get the whole crab. The shell on top would have made a nice presentation. Delicious CRAB!!
(4)Alisa G.
Dined with a friend with a $35 groupon special. It was well worth the deal. 2 whole crabs, 2 side dishes and dessert. The food was very good. Would definitely go back.
(4)Colleen C.
Excellent food ...excellent service..excellent bar! My daughter was getting married in SF on New Year's Eve weekend. Friday the day before her wedding we offered "the ladies" a day on the Bay then lunch at Capurro's. Paul Capurro greeted us all (27 of us)outside his restaurant as the "Ride the Duck" vehicle pulled up. We devoured his wonderful appetizers, chowder to die for(family recipe)..and a lunch that was served hot and delicious. We ordered a special menu for our guests that Lou Capurro designed with a personalized menu on each place setting. We received special attention as soon as we arrived until the time we left. It couldn't of been more perfect. Thank you for starting the Wedding Weekend off with such style....Thank you Lou and Paul...and to your great staff.
(5)Vicky L.
As a San Francisco resident, I try to stay away from touristy places (as do most of the reviewers here), but when my mom and grandma came to town, demanding Ghirardelli ice cream sundaes and clam chowder, I had no choice but to wine and dine them around Pier 39. I made a reservation through Open Table, and it was super easy peasy. We called a few hours ahead to add one person to the party, and they said it could be done. After freezing our butts off while eating ice cream sundaes, we decided that it was much too cold to walk around the area while waiting for dinner, so we headed to the restaurant about an hour early. They gave us a seat right away (it was still early, around 6) and it was a warm, cozy atmosphere. Right at the entrance is a bass player and a piano, so there was live music through the night. It's cutely decorated, with the typical nautical seafood theme. It's not that touristy, considering it's on the edge of the piers. The food was delicious and fresh. I ordered the all-clam Cioppino, which came in a huge sourdough bread bowl. Holy moly, I'd never seen so many clams shoved into a bread bowl before. Best of all, the clams were very fresh and very plump, and the broth was wonderfully seasoned. It's pretty much a seafood-and-carb-lover's dream. My mother and grandmother ordered clam chowder, which they really liked (mission: completed), but my mother wasn't too fond of her clam pasta, which was in a too-thick white cream sauce. Too bad we didn't have room for dessert, because they had some pretty yummylicious-sounding sweets, like tiramisu and chocolate creme brulee. Service was good too - she didn't come to check up on us very much, but whenever we did need something she was very attentive. Yum. This place is definitely on my "good" list for next time!
(4)Jen C.
The BF and i had a nice afternoon walking from the ferry building to to fisherman's wharf. We decided to try Capurro's because their menu looked good and it was happy hour...really wanted some calamari and chowder. We were greeted by a nice hostess who sat us outside at our request. We asked if she'd bring us the happy hour menu - "Right away" ... after 15 mins, not only did she not return, but not a single server had come out to take our order! The place was not crowded AT ALL. I'm not really concerned with how good/bad their food might be if they're not capable of serving it to me...
(1)MC B.
We had several breakfasts years ago while staying at the Argonaut Hotel across the street and we remember it being very good and fairly priced. Last week we stopped in for lunch and it certainly did not live up to our previous visits. Initially our server was very attentive and then a large tour bus pulled up in front of the restaurant and about fifty guests came in. From then on the service was very, very slow and we had to ask for everything. The food was average, nothing special. The best part of the meal was the bread. The menu had many different choices. My husband and I had the soup of the day (tomato basil) and it was OK. Our son had a pizza and clam chowder which he claimed was good.
(3)Kim M.
AMAZING FOOD, get the Drakes Bay oysters, they are what fresh local seafood is all about. Hubby and I went to San Francisco for vaca and ate here 4 times in 8 days (two lunch, two diner). The food was outstanding all 4 times. The Waite staff are prompt, friendly and willing to make suggestions. Over all a really great place to dine.
(4)Manas P.
We loved the place!! The crab was delicious and the service was as good as it can get!! I would definitely recommend going to Capurros if you are a sea food lover !!
(5)Stephanie D.
Loved the streamed crab (we used the Groupon deal) and we were also sort of confused about the ordering process. They gave us a regular menu (even though I told then on the phone when making the reservation that I had a Groupon deal) then just rattled off the pre fixed options and expected us to order immediately without giving us a chance to look at the full menu (or even a pre fixed menu!). Our server didn't really check on us until it was time for us to pay the bill and he wanted a good tip. Also he never told us what dessert was, just plopped it on the table and said it was a chocolate pudding to share. WTF!? Good thing I'm not allergic to milk! (I'm actually lactose intolerant!!!) They should've specified on a menu what each food item was and provided alternatives for people with food allergies (what if I was allergic to chocolate?!) Also my boyfriends clam chowder soup tasted a few days old. I recommended that he not finish it.
(2)Lisa W.
Have been meaning to write this review for a couple of weeks. I went there with my teenage Girl Scout troop during a trip to San Francisco. The food was excellent. I had the surf & turf which was perfect, but I would have been just as happy with my friend's sand dabs which were the best i ever tasted. One of the family owner's was there and he was incredibly accommodating to a group of 9 teenagers and 2 adults and made us feel welcome - unlike the restaurant across the street which wouldn't seat us despite a number of empty tables. Guess it was our lucky break since we wound up at Capurro's. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone.
(5)Cindy C.
I am not a crab fan and bought this group just because my bf likes crab. I didn't have much expectation from this place, but when I arrived there, the waiter was super friendly. We told him we had a groupon and he continued with a smile and explained to us what the groupon includes. We ordered the red and white clam chowder. I thought the chowder was ok, but when my roasted crab came, I loved it. My bf had the steamed crab. I love their desert. I thought it was perfect, sweet and slightly salty. The service for us was great. The waiters were all very friendly and attentive. I didn't even notice when they filled my water. =) Its definitely a place I would recommend.
(4)L R.
We love this place. It's the only place in the Fisherman's Wharf area we would ever eat. We live across the Bay in Marin County, and every month or two, we come into the City just to eat here. People are very nice, best happy hour in town and the food ranges from good to really good. Never had a bad experience. Not a place for foodies perhaps and not on par with a place like Gary Dankos, to be sure, but a wonderful, solid dining choice that is fairly priced and fun. If you are going to eat in the Fisherman's Wharf area and want a true San Francisco experience, this is THE place to go.
(5)Grady H.
Great spot for not-so-touristy awesome seafood. The dungeoness crab was absolutely fantastic, savory and sweet. Crab cakes light and delicious as well. Host and service staff were friendly and helpful. I'd recommend finding this spot over any of the tourist traps.
(5)Lucas N.
My boyfriend and I finally decided to eat here one night after walking up and down the street drooling over all the menus. How in the world are you supposed to decide on where to eat when there are so many choices?!! Anyway, I'm glad we came here, the ambiance was perfect for such a long day in the city. My boyfriend had the white clam chowder and the skirt steak. The clam chowder (7$) was good and I'm usually not a fan, it had chunks of clams and lots of other yummy goodness inside. His steak (22$) was made perfect to order and served with a side of mashed potatoes and vegetables. The steak was melt in your mouth buttery goodness and so were the mashed potatoes. YUM! I had the crab sandwich (15$) which came with a side of fries. I don't regret it one bit! It was hands down the best crab sandwich I've ever had. It was loaded with crab meat mixed with little bits of celery and mayo served on a warm, soft, lightly toasted roll. Like a little party in my mouth. It was even good the next day. The service was also very attentive. The server acknowledge every single thank you and always made sure our plates were cleared in a timely fashion and our glasses were always full. Definitely an affordable place to dine on a regular night, nice and quiet during the time we were there so we were able to hold an intimate conversation.
(4)Chris C.
Delighful meal! I had the Crab Past dish and it was incredible. So much crab meat and the white sauce was light and delicious. My wife had the Prawn Tacos and they were also fantastic. They had a nice spice and I love avacodo. We had a fabulous time and really enjoyed the ambiance as well as our meals.
(5)Cynthia D.
My boyfriend and I headed out to Capurro's to have dinner with some out of town guests. Overall the experience went very well. Service: The service was quick and friendly. Our guests brought along two children and our server was very pleasant with both of them. Food: The food in general tasted pretty good. The clams in bbq sauce/butter tasted just right. I ordered the homemade gnocci which itself was pretty good but the sauce it came in tasted like it was missing something. My boyfriend ordered the salmon, but did not enjoy it that much. I took a taste of it and it seemed a bit dry. Others tried the homemade ravioli, fried fish, and pasta and all seemed pleased with their meals. Atmosphere: This was during the week following Memorial Day weekend so there were surprisingly few tourists in the area and in the restaurant. Value: The prices seemed reasonable for San Francisco. Tip: Free parking in the back of the restaurant.
(3)Valeria C.
The staff was friendly from the moment my husband and I walked in. Our waiter, Elijah, was very attentive and nice. The food was delicious. The clam chowder was average, it could use a bit more clams, but since it was an appetizer, it's not worth subtracting a star. We both had the woodstone oven roasted dungeness crab and it was to die for! Even though it had garlic, which I am not a big fan of, I was trying to refrain myself from licking my fingers (that's how delicious it was). The dessert was butterscotch creme which was heavenly. It was so creamy and not too sweet. This was our first time eating at this establishment and I am very happy to say that they have earned our business.
(5)Gregg G.
My girlfriend and I had dinner here after a long day of biking-touring over the Golden Gate and wandering around Sausalito. The manager of the touring company ("Blazing Saddles"--they were GREAT!) recommended it without a moments hesitation saying it was "non-touristy, more of a locals place, with good food." It was about 8:30 on a Sunday night when we arrived. We were promptly seated by a friendly hostess. The restaurant was not crowded by any means. We were seated along one of the walls of windows, opposite the kitchen. It was windy outside, and there was a pretty strong draft blowing through the place. Our waiter was pleasant and helpful, though not the most attentive. We did spend some time waiting for dishes to be cleared and the credit card to be picked up. The food itself was fair. We both started with a cup of N.E. clam chowder--to say it was as thick as wallpaper paste is an understatement. It did have good chunks of clam, potatoes and such though. When we asked for more sourdough bread the waiter apologized and told us they were out ;-( There WAS a whole bottle of tasty Italian olive oil to dip it in though... Then we had the crab cocktail appetizer. I don't have much experience with crab cocktails (mostly shrimp) but this seemed like a decent sized serving (like an iced cream scoop). However, it was largely made-up of strings and flakes--not much in the way of chunk meat. This made dipping it in the slightly over-vinegared cocktail sauce a challenge. For entrees we both had the grilled fish with white wine/caper sauce--hers salmon, mine sole. Both were flavorful and came with an Israeli couscous (large)/vegetable blend. The plates looked a bit sparse visually, and the portions were not huge (could've had more veggies), but generally tasty. We both thought it could have used a bit more sauce and that the flavor lacked a "little something"--butter maybe? Overall, good not great. When we were finished and got the bill, we both commented that this had been one of the more expensive meals that we had had in a while (and we eat out a lot...) With a 15% tip it came to $95 with no drinks other than an iced tea. We both agreed that there were a lot of places we would have rather eaten in the bay area for that kind of money (but what do you expect near the Wharf, right?). I don't think we'll be heading back any time soon--the bay has too many great places to try to give this one another shot unless we have to. However, from the reviews I read on Yelp, it seems we might have hit the place on an off night.
(2)chester g.
Great service, quality, and blueberry martini
(5)Helene K.
Wonderful menu and decent family-style-restaurant prices. I took my friend and her husband here during Fleet Week and we did not regret the choice at all. We all enjoyed our meal--their menu consists of seafood and Italian dishes. I had the crab sandwich, which was very filling and delicious. Bread is served with your meal, and service was excellent. We actually ended up spending several hours at the restaurant chatting; the atmosphere is very relaxed. There was even a small live jazz band, which made the atmosphere even more enjoyable. Highly recommended.
(4)Amber B.
This place is great. I've been raving about it since I left! The service was great, the food was great and the atmosphere was just as good. I don't remember the name of the crab dish we got but it was wood fire or something like that. Absolutely amazing. I've never had crab shells break so easily and still be good. Everything we had was delicious. I had the tomato and rice soup, my boyfriend had the clam chowder both were delicious. We also got the Parmesan, pancetta and spinach baked oysters that were outstanding!! I could live purely off of those. I highly recommend this place. I loved everything about it.
(5)Khristine S.
I took my BF here on our first night in SF for dinner. It wasn't too crowded, and the menu looked quite tasty. We started out with the Sampler Trio which had some calamari, a crab cake, and some prawns. It wasn't too filling, but it was enough to hold us over until our dinner arrive. It was very tasty. Everything was really fresh, and service was also timely. It was also nice because our bread kept being refilled without us asking for it. I appreciate good service. For dinner we both ordered the Seafood Cioppino sourdough bowl. It was DELICIOUS! Everything was cooked just right, and had an abundance of seafood in it. I was happily stuffed at the end of our meal. I would definetely come back to this place to try some other things on their menu, but there's so many different seafood restaurants in SF and on Fisherman's Wharf to try.
(4)Deanna P.
We had a Groupon for dinner. I called ahead to ask if 4pm was too early for dinner and the gentleman that answered the phone immediately said "no problem, come in whenever you're ready". So, we went in on a Thursday afternoon at 4pm. Omar, the host, was very attentive, friendly, and humorous. Our server, Oolong (spelling?) was incredible....always smiling, efficient, friendly and made our meal very enjoyable. One of the busboys, Victor, took the time to talk and make us feel comfortable and like we were appreciated being there. The food was great! White chowder was hot and yummy. Caesar's salad cold and great flavor. The roasted crabs were beyond good and the broth couldn't have been better.....we used our bread to soak it up. And, then....finished off the meal with a butterscotcfh creme brulee. Couldn't have been a better meal. Very friendly, helpful staff, great food, and nice atmosphere....that can only be better once the construction on the Embarcadero.
(5)May F.
False advertisement. Went to the Wharf for some sightseeing and seafood. I normally go to better sf restaurants like Slanted Door, Scalas or Spruces but was hoping for some decent clam chowder and oysters. The menu outside says $2 per oyster and when they gave me the menu it says $2.50. Now I would not mind paying $2.50 for oyster but I told them it is not right to advertise it $2. The manager told me their menu got stolen and their prices are subject to change. I told them that is unacceptable answer so I left. With so many great restaurants in SF, go somewhere else.
(1)Kevin D.
The antidote to overpriced tourist restaurants on the wharf. More casual setting and menu with great fresh food. Lots of locals, always a good sign. Great bar. Warm and welcoming atmosphere.
(4)Dave C.
Food is not that great...I guess it meant for tourists cause no local should bother eating here. Party of three, one brick oven pizza, one fish and chips, one burger, and a cup of clam chowder. The entrees were so-so, the chowder was good. My fish and chips were virtually flavorless and the tartar sauce was disgusting... I would not vote to visit this place..forget the opentable points..
(2)Amy H.
I purchased a Groupon for Capurro's and decided to try the restaurant. I have lived in Marin County for 30 years and have never been there. The service was excellent. Ely our waiter was great. Kudos to him!! Our coupon was for the woodroasted crab, salad, chowder or pasta and dessert. I had the caesar salad and my husband had the chowder. He calls himself a chowder expert and rated it a 5 out of 10. His favorite is Ivar's in Seattle. The caesar was very good with just enough dressing on the lettuce. First time we have had woodroasted crab and we eat crab a lot!! We are traditionalists: steamed, cold with cocktail sauce and lemons, but gotta say that woodroasted was excellent!! The crab was sweet and fresh and terrific. Dessert was butterscotch pudding, rich but tasty. I would recommend Capurro's for dinner. Off the beaten path of the wharf so you don't have to deal with too many tourists. We will definately return.
(4)Mai G.
The Sopranos, baked macaroni and cheese, Joe DiMaggio, arugula pizza; I love Americanized Italian. While Capurro's is in "touristy" Fisherman's Wharf (honestly, tourism is of course not limited to the Wharf in San Francisco and I have never disliked that area for that reason), it does indeed have Americanized Italian food. Nevertheless the food is luscious, and in true Italian reputation, very family oriented. In fact, the owner seated us, gave us complimentary wine (after what was a long and rather intricate work day for us) and we were waited on by several of the wait staff persons, not just one. It was very pleasant to be in such a homey and harmonious atmosphere, you can just sink down in the comfy chairs, relax and enjoy the food, the live jazz and your company! We started with of course (and shared), the crab and claim chowder. Although I am quite aware it is not "crab season" it was large and scrumptiously juicy. The chowder was thick and creamy, and simply seasoned; it is what chowder should be. For our main courses, we shared the fish and chips and the crab louie. The fish and chips were a very large portion. Each of the three beer-battered cod pieces were quite massive and made for a tender and flakey fish. The crab louie was exceptional. There were vastly more vegetables, eggs and crab then lettuce. My dining partner requested, if possible, to not have any egg yokes and minimal dressing and the chef's applied this with wonderful execution. After all this (we could have had a ton of leftovers!), as tempted as we may have been, desert was out of the question. If Tony Soprano waited on Joe DiMaggio ("Yo, Janice, could you bring Giuseppe some more bread?! And the loaf just out of the oven!") This seems like the place it could occur. Capurro's is "authentic" Americanized (San Francisco style for that matter) Italian at its best.
(5)jubi l.
This is the place we spent our July 4th. Made a 7:45 PM reservation. As soon as we walked in, the hostess walked us to our table by the window. (W/c i requested when making reservation at opentable.com ). For drinks: We had the refresher, strawberry mojito & forbidden fruit (yummy), corona and san francisco negroni (w/c is pure alcohol, if you're into that kind of drink) I didn't like it, it's too strong for my taste. For soup & salad: we ordered new england clam chowder & the wedge (it's ok) For dinner: we had crab cioppino and & dungeness crab. Our waiter was great, fast & friendly. We had a great view when the fireworks started at 9:30. Def. would go back. Capurro's is affordable & has a family feel to it. And I got to used my $50 dining cheque from open table.
(5)Scott M.
Your typical Wharf restaurant. Probably better than most, but that's not saying much. I will give them bonus points for having BBQ'd oysters on the menu. They were decent too. Clam chowder was good. The hard boiled egg in the crab Louie salad over powered the palate and the crab flavor was kind of secondary. By end of that salad there was too much dressing coating it to be ediable.
(3)Benjamin Z.
I went to Capurro's last night with my Girl Friend; moreover, it was a poor ending to a great day in the city. We had reservations for 8pm, when we arrived we were told there was going to being a 10 to 15 minute wait. We waited for about 20 mins in till I finally asked the hostess what the problem was. On my walk up to the hostess, I noticed there was ton of opening seating. The hostess awkwardly walked away when he saw that I overheard him telling people without a reservation that it was only a couple minute wait. We were finally seated, but by this point the vibes were so bad both me and my Girl Friend were extremely uncomfortable. The service was below average by our waiter; however, nothing atrocious. The only positive part of our entire experience was the clam chowder. We also had crab and a dessert but they were nothing special. Unless you are only looking for good clam chowder and can put up with bad vibes, a rude hostess and below average food, I would recommend going to any other restaurant in the area.
(1)Dalia M.
Went back here and everything was yummy and delicious. I did however have a bit of an issue with the lack of clams we got in our steamed clam order. There were five of us splitting the 15$ appetizer. We got 13 clams (yes I counted) and I really felt the last time we got these there were more! Seemed a bit too much for too litte. Other that that, service and staff were great...although there was a very loud, large birthday party behind us that gave about 5 speeches in honor of the birthday boy..hmmm..
(4)Matt D.
I found this place through Yelp and it turned out to be a great experience. I had a couple of the cold water oysters and the white clam chowder which were both wonderful. The bartender was even nice enough to bring me a sample of the red and white chowder to taste before I decided which one to order. For the main dish I had the lasagna which was hand made by their chef and used all ingredients that they made fresh at the restaurant. Overall great meal and atmosphere. Everyone was very helpful and nice and I would recommend it to anyone who has a chance to stop by.
(5)Kat S.
I'm glad I yelped before coming out to the city to fulfill a seafood craving and although this place only had 3 and a half stars I figured it really couldn't be as bad as the other places I've been to at Fisherman's Wharf. When I'm at Fisherman's Wharf I like to enjoy my seafood sitting at a table where I don't have to fight pigeons and seagulls for my food, so me and my other half opted out of the carts outside on the wharf and headed to Carpurro's, the restaurant I had searched yelp for. By far the best indoor experience I've had at the Wharf. The service and staff was friendly, attentive and good. The food was pretty good as well... I typically don't like soup.. nor clam chowder and will only eat chowder in a bread bowl at the Wharf (yeah SUPER picky about my clam chowder). I also don't typically finish the soup because A: I get bored with it or B: I don't like the texture/taste of it. To my surprise I was able to finish most of it and the calamari I ordered was yummy as well. I would definately come back here (and if you disagree please see my other yelp reviews of SF's Wharf Restaurants).
(4)Kelly H.
I've lived in San Francisco long enough to the point where when I walk by someone parallel parking I actually say out loud, but still to myself, turn the wheel! Turn the wheel! at the appropriate time, and if they don't I almost always check to see who's driving and walk off smiling and shaking my head. Capurro's is in the Fisherman's Wharf, which to most, just the sound of that area will bring a barf taste in your mouth faster than you can say bushman. However, Capurro's is truly a great seafood joint. Crab, Cioppino, Chowder; the three C's here are staple. The Chowder is not as thick as some other restaurants serve it, but it is still very fresh and tasty. The Crab is deliciously slathered with garlic and butter and served nice and warm. I actually didn't try the Cioppino, but it certainly is chock full of delicious looking shellfish from the Pacific. The bread they serve included a version of Focaccia that I have never tasted before, it was more spicy than cheesy and damn good!!! I was nearly full before my chowder arrived. The service is OK for big groups, could have been better. Overall, it's really a great middle ground for those family members who visit the city who just can't get enough of the Wharf and want to take YOU out to dinner. You know, the ones from Wisconsin who bring home San Francisco fleeces and painted personalized seashells.... So if you're like me and you have to promise yourself many drinks (and possibly Immodium) to commit to dining in Fisherman's Wharf - make a reservation at Capurro's - you won't be disappointed.
(4)Zebra G.
I happened to see this place walking on the wharf!!! It intrigued us so we went in! Atmosphere was awesome!! Service was really goood!!! The food was also delicious!!
(4)Laura S.
Yesterday my husband and I had lunch here and the service was great and the food was scrumptious
(4)Arianna C.
Our family went to Capurro's on Sunday night. The restaurant has a warm family friendly atmosphere. My husband ordered calamari and loved it! We also had a clam chowder bowl, fettuccine alfredo and Dungeness crab - everything was so yummy! The service was great too. Glad we took a drive to the wharf to discover this quaint place. We will definitely be coming back.
(4)david R.
Awesome resteraunt! One of the best fish and chips ever. Been in the family for generations.
(4)Cupcake ..
One of the few restaurant families still around that has such a rich history of pure San Francisco. This new, more elegant restaurant replaced the old divey Capurro's of the day. While the atmosphere is different, it is still welcoming and delicious. I love Capurro's. The owners are kind, the atmosphere is comfortable and you never know who is going to wander in. Take the time to look at the pictures, each one has a story behind it and they're more than happy to tell you about it.
(5)Mr F G And Ms M S.
The food was okay. The place looks pretty clean. We had lunch here. It wasn't crowded. Service was great! Our waitress were very friendly.
(3)Brian T.
My friends and I had not planned on eating here. We had planned on eating at Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar across the street. However, Blue Mermaid was closed on the night we went (closed on New Year's Day?...blasphemy...). Since Capurro's was right there and we were all hungry, we decided to give this place a shot. I ordered a cup of their clam chowder. I love clam chowder and wanted to order a bowl of it, but since I didn't know how good (or bad) Capurro's clam chowder was, I played it safe and only ordered the smaller size. Well, it wound up being a good decision because their clam chowder was not very good. I knew right off the bat that the chowder was going to be salty just by looking at its grayish color (there was white or red clam chowder...but gray??). And I was right, it was extremely salty. No amount of pepper could safe it. I bet Blue Mermaid's chowder is much much better! I also ordered their cioppino. It was in a bread bowl that was just a bit too small. The seafood overflowed from the bread bowl, which was great, but that didn't leave much room for much of the tomato-based sauce. That left too much bread hanging around my plate. The seafood tasted wonderful though. The dungeness crab was plentiful and "meaty." If I had to order one of their cioppinos again, I would choose their dungeness crab cioppino instead of their "combo" cioppino. The more crab there is, the better.
(3)Mike V.
My wife and I decided to try this place for Valentine's Day. The service was very good. The place had a few tables opened. I liked the decor. Lot's of fishing poles and nets all over the restaurant. My wife had the 1 pound of crab. This was steamed with garlic and butter. It was very good. The price wasn't too bad as well. I had the Crab Cioppino. The sourbread bowl was good. Too small for this dish. The crab did overflow from the bowl. The tomato base sauce acould of had much more flavor. It was very light at best. The crab saved the dish. Not sure if I would go back. There are so many other great seafood restaurants close by. Three stars for the crab, the decor, and the service.
(3)Luigi C.
One of my favorite places on the wharf. Whenever I have friends from out of town I take them here to experience San Francisco. The seafood, pizza, pasta you can't go wrong. I am also amazed by their breakfast.
(5)Jen H.
Drink specials and appetizer specials couldn't save this place from receiving more than only a 3-star rating. It's just "meh" to "A-OK" -- the food wasn't great, the service was kind of slow, and the menu was basically lots of fried, or very carblicious items. The plus side, it's inexpensive where as most of the places in this area are tourist traps and charge an arm and a leg, and the drink specials don't hurt... especially when you come from the land of blue laws (Boston) and drink specials are unheard of.
(3)Sarah F.
Always looking for a good crab sandwich. Capurro's didn't disappoint. The clam chowder was also great. I had a lunch special 1/2 crab sandwich, cup of chowder, and fries, for around $10. Great value and great food.
(4)Billy C.
Sand Dabs and Petrale da Sole are delicious. After dinner get a family style hug and kiss from Paul or just order some of Patty's famous apple crisp!
(5)Michael B.
Having bought a living social deal and reading the reviews I was a little apprehensive but for no reason. We had the steamed Mussels a huge plate of New Zealand Mussels and then followed on with Fish and Chips and Blackened Snapper. All the food was well presented for the price. The Blackened Snapper was only $18 and was a good portion. Not sure why others had such poor reviews. We were immediately sat down and given food and water. Service was friendly and the lady server was knowledgable. Yes your in Fisherman's Wharf but if you want a simple fish restaurant this is a good standby
(4)kari z.
Wonderful experience - EVERY TIME! Great food, great service, amazing views and - PARKING! I love that Capurro's maintains all that is good about old SF Fisherman's Wharf - but is separate from the total touristy vibe that permeates the heart of what is now best known as Fisherman's Wharf. The live music is not overpowering, it is perfect for an occasion - date friendly or kid friendly. First - BREAKFAST - amazing and fresh, lunch - also amazing the crab sandwich is to live for - Dinner specials always treat. Speaking of treats... desserts are not to be turned down with an in house pastry chef - A-mazing. Truly a Family restaurant!
(5)Doug A.
The food and the wait staff were good...although over worked. Our clam chowder came out cold on top. Our waitress got buried at a huge table of coworkers and never returned. Other wait staff helped us finish our meal and pay to get out. Great atmosphere...a bit away from the tourist crowds further east. We'll try Cioppino's a block down next time.
(3)Dean L.
Large portions and taisty
(3)Miss M.
The woodstone oven roasted dungeness crab is absolutely delicious!
(5)Baxter C.
Best crab sandwich in the city! Fantasic owner and great staff. Do not pass this place when in the area. I would give it 6 stars if I could!
(5)Richard M.
Ate here on a Friday night. Made a reservation for 7:30 in case it was crowded, but there were still a few tables available, so we probably didn't need one. I started with the white clam chowder followed by cioppino, my wife had the sole. The cioppino (in a bread bowl, which was the only choice) had lots of crab, clam and mussels, and was quite tasty. Topped it all off with a nice bottle of wine. The service was great (didn't feel rushed or ignored) and the food was quite good. We'll probably keep looking for good places to eat at Fisherman's Wharf, but this is certainly a good choice.
(3)Jason W.
I had a very mediocre experience here. I got the seafood pasta special. It tasted bland and reminded me of a frozen dinner. The drinks were pretty good. However, there was a big party there and the waitress seemed to forget my drinks. I could not find her. I had to eat the meal and just ended up drinking water. The actually place has a lot of brown wood colors for decorations. The ambiance is nice enough but later I thought it was called Crapurros.....really..
(2)X F.
Good fish and chips.. okay clam chowder. Not the worst but not the best either. Could find better fish and chips & clam chowder elsewhere for a better price.
(3)Grant M.
Capurro's is the undisputed Fisherman's Wharf favorite among San Francisco locals. The food is dependably good and the atmosphere is upscale yet warm and friendly. This is the sort of restaurant where you'll likely be greeted at the door by the owner and have your food prepared by one of his sons. There are a lot of wonderful restaurants in SF, but few with such history and heritage. Also Note: Great live jazz band, easy street parking & parking lot behind the restaurant.
(5)J W.
Great pancakes after a swim in the Bay! The restaurant is super nice & clean also. Eat here!!!!
(3)R. D.
Best darn Happy Hour in Fisherman's Wharf. Good wine and mixed drinks for $3.00, individual, delicious pizza, shrimp ( popcorn or quesadilla) for $3.00. Family owned and cared for since 1946. You cannot beat this restaurant for good food, service and good vibes.
(4)Caitlin B.
My friend and I decided to go here for dinner last night because it had a variety of options... I ended up getting the veggie pizza, which was fabulous! She got crab cakes and a ceasar salad... the crab cakes were only supposed to be an appetizer, but she still thought they were a little small. We also got some free bread which is always nice. I would definitely go here again, and get the veggie pizza!
(4)Nicole T.
We go to San Francisco a few times a year, and usually the restaurants are more concerned with quantity rather than quality. However, this restaurant was not like that. I made a reservation the night before and was seated as soon as I walked in. Our waiter was very good, our food came within a reasonable time and was what we ordered. i would recommend this restaurant and will go back.:)
(4)JEANETTA M.
I am a big Yelp fan and I do depend on it for guidance to great places around the nation. Well, this time it was an epic fail. I had friends visiting that wanted great clam chowder and a wonderful seafood dinner on the wharf. We were treated with poor service and the food was pretty basic. The waitress was terrible, and her attitude did not help. It was just a very bad experience overall. It made me sad as a Bay Area native that this occurred. I will not be going back and hope Capurros visits and corrects the issue. Thumbs down 3 times.
(1)Roger H.
Excellent food and great service The Sand Dabs (available only in California) were some of best every and waiter who was Italian was so professional and helpful
(5)Amy B.
This is Hubby's and my favorite seafood place in the City. We only come for lunches, but we have come 6 or 7 times, and the quality has always been consistently high. They feature specials around $16 - these are written on the chalk board, and are so fresh - you might as well have caught the fish yourself! The blackened snapper I had yesterday is just superb... Wish I had the recipe. It came with fries and a salad - perfect skinny fries just the way I like them, and an excellent vinaigrette on the baby-lettuce and tomato salad. Hubs had the Crab Louie - he was wishing he could choose something else, but he couldn't resist it. It is sooooo good - only the Davenport in Spokane stands up to it. The atmosphere at Capurro's is very pleasant - old-time seafood joint without being kitsch-y. Friendly, fast service. No view, except that of a stream of tourists walking by - but it's fun to watch. There are tables outside for those rare days when it isn't too windy or cold to be out there, and they sometimes have a jazz combo in the bar. Oh yes - and compared to many of the other "biggies" on the wharf, the prices are generally 30% less.
(5)Stephanie L.
It has been months since I have written a review, but I felt compelled to share our experience. Randall knows I love crab and against his better judgement he bought a Groupon. I made reservations through yelp with OpenTable for Friday at 7:30pm. We decided to go early to see if could get seated before our reservation. The host approached us when we entered the restaurant. This is how the conversation went. Host:"Do you have reservations?" Me: Yes for 7:30pm, can we be seated early? Host: No you are too early. It is only 6:45 and I don't want you to get seated and have bad service Me: *confused* so can we be considered a walk in. Host: No you cannot, but if there is a no show I can put you in Me: Did you want our names Host: uh no...oh ok what is your name? Me: Randall. Ok so we will just sit at the bar and wait. I think there was miscommunication in what he meant, but the manner in which he said it threw us off. In the 15 minutes we were siting near the entrance, He turned away 2 parties. He was telling him sorry guys its a Friday and we are all booked. I think he should told us he was not taking walk ins and only reservations for now. The food was a little disappointing. I don't know if it was the fact that we had a Groupon that our crab was a little dry or just the style of the roasted crab. The portions were a little skimpy and did not look like a full serving of a crab. Also we saw other Groupon tables had a lot more crab than us. I would recommend the red clam chowder, but was not impressed by the pasta. The dessert was a little too sweet, and trust me I LOVE SWEETS. Overall I would not go back to this restaurant.
(2)Scarlett J.
We went here on my last day in SF. It was very busy but we only had to wait 10 minutes for a table. The staff were attentive and helpful. We never had to wait to ask for a drink. The blueberry margarita was absolutely delicious! Fresh blueberries! We had a mixed hot starter which had shrimp, a crab cake and calamari - it was really good! I then had the clam chowder in a bread bowl which I really enjoyed, very tasty. I've nothing to compare it to as it was my first, but I'd definitely eat it again. Overall it was a really pleasant experience and I left feeling very content!
(5)Heather L.
Upon arrival, the hostess said we did not have a reservation. Luckily there was a table leaving so it wasn't a problem. We were in a hurry because we were going to see Book of Mormons after dinner. If not for the groupon we would've never dined here. Our groupon included two crabs, a soup, salad or pasta and a dessert. The server recommended the garlic wine sauce crab. I wasn't too excited with the pasta choice so I opted for salad. The crab did not taste as fresh as I expected it to since we were in fisherman's wharf. It felt light and too easy to crack. The salad was just a typical green salad. Dessert however was the best part. It was a butterscotch pudding. I loved it. This restaurant has an old school feel to it. When we thanked the hostess she did not smile or say anything.
(3)Whitney S.
My husband and I came here on a Friday night after buying the Groupon Deal. After havig the meal, I would never pay the normal price for what we got but it was very good and we each got so much crab we couldn't finish it all. The crab groupon meal consists of each person getting a choice of red or white clam chowder, soup of the day, salad or pasta in a red sauce, crab for each person and a dessert to share(the dessert is small but after all that crab it is perfect) I had the white clam chowder which had plenty of clams and slightly on the salty side but all in all good The crab is basically a bowl of legs and knuckles covered in wood fired garlic and white wine sauce. It was very tasty and, again, had SO much crab. It is super messy so make sure you take off all rings and jewelry off so you can really get in there and get some good meat The dessert was a small cup of salted butterscotch pudding and a few small cookies. It was a perfect way to end the meal The service was ok. Our waiter just seemed unhappy to be there and it took us awhile to get our drinks order in even though there were waiters just standing around eating. Luckily, we are pretty patient people so it didn't bother us too much After, we headed over to the Buena Vista Cafe for Irish Coffees
(3)Lee H.
Not a bad place for happy hour, service was a little slow, but $3 for a shrimp quesadilla isn't too shabby!
(3)Mike B.
I just ate there and had a delightful time. I ate the never-ending sourdough bowl of clam chowder. Free refills - it was a pleasant surprise.
(5)Stella L.
Capurros, thank you for being so nice to Groupon customers. We had a lovely meal at your restaurant. I've had some bad experiences with snobby waitstaff who think they're going to get shafted on a tip, and/or otherwise treated like second-rate citizens. So it's refreshing to be treated nicely like normal customers at a sit-down restaurant. The woodstone roasted crab was nice and meaty and the butter garlic sauce it was swimming in was delicious. The butterscotch pot de creme for dessert was excellent, sweet and slightly salty. My husband and I had a wonderful and filling meal. Thanks again for making our night!
(4)Noel M.
Thank goodness for Groupon! I doubt I would have stopped in otherwise, thinking this was too much of a tourist trap. The interior isn't that cozy but the food and service were right on. The chowder was more than just a bowl of cream and the whole, roasted crab was succulent. I definitely got my fill of shellfish for a couple of weeks.
(4)Missy C.
Groupon deal $35 for a Woodstone-Roasted Crab Dinner for Two ($76.90 Total Value) It advertise the Groupon for 2 whole Dungeness crabs, I felt more like it was 2 plates of 1 crab, not 2. Total rip-off!! It took over half an hour to serve the woodstone-roasted in a white-wine garlic sauce. We had to ask to check on our orders as well. My plate only consists of few legs and 1 claw, half a body. More like splitting an order of 1 crab, wasn't what it advertise "Two whole Dungeness crabs"....liar!!! It included soup, salad, or a side of pasta, I chose to try the "red" clam chowder. Never tried red, but it tasted more like veggie soup instead, not much clam. Its even more tastier to open a can of clam chowder instead. Appetizers: Fried Calamari. It was def fried...it was so dark!!! More like burnt calamari, and quite small. Mini calamaris. No sauce came with it, only a small lemon.. One dessert (a $7 value): A small glass cup Butterscotch. It was so sweet that can cause you cavities after eating the whole thing in 10 minutes. I just took a small bite, didn't want to loose my whole set of teeths. Service: No wait at all on a Saturday night at 7:30pm. I feel like they don't have enough servers to serve people either. Maybe that's why they have to try attracting people from Groupon deals.
(1)Tammy F.
GROUPON DEAL!! Eh...it was ok.. GROUPON: ($35) 2 whole crabs (not really)... A pick of either salad,soup or pasta for 2 A dessert to share Ambiance: - Great Decor...as you step in..left side is the restaurant...straight is the restroom..right side is the bar with tvs. - Friendly greeting from host and manager/owner. The manager/owner said he has been there for 45 years +. He is very friendly and down to earth. I really like how he conversates with us and the rest of the customers. It makes people feel welcome. Food: - Bread was served first...cold bread...with no butter no seasoning..FAIL - We ordered 1/2 dozen of oysters...two from each different designation so we can try all three. (not on groupon deal)...only 2 was good..the othr 4 wasn't so great. And I had no idea which 2 it was bc the server didn't explain. - Crab was literally not 2 whole crabs..My bf and I put together our crabs and I realized I have like 14 legs and one body. While he has 2 bodies and like 5 legs. They probably chop up all the crabs and roast them together then try to put the pieces back together so you are not getting your ONE WHOLE CRAB. It's more like a few pieces of this crab and a few pieces of another. - Clam chowder..no bueno...super salty..and small...Can Progresso takes better. - Pasta with marina sauce...I think I can make better pasta..and it also came hard and cold...Brrr..=( Service: - Server Martha was very friendly. Pretty face! However, not efficient. We often had to wait for her attention. I think she was only at our table twice. First time, to take order. Second time to give the check. - When the oysters were dropped on our table, we had no idea which oyster is what since they put all the oysters on one plate. Mostly servers explain which order is which so you know where your oysters came from. But I guess not here. I had no idea what I was eating. - No one really came to take our dishes away after we were done. There were crab shells full to the top. Kinda disappointing. Pricing: - We ended up paying another $40 because of the oyster, tax and gratuity. So our overall visit was $75 for 2 people. If it wasn't for the groupon the total would have easily been $110+. Not really worth it for the food. Overall: Manager/Owner/Host was awesome. Wish he was our server. The food was mediocre. Not really worth it for the price. Maybe the next time I come I'll just sit at the bar, watch the game and order me a few oysters. Won't be coming back for the crab, soup, or pasta.
(3)ina a.
Very disappointed. We came here with a groupon deal that included 2 crabs,soups and a desert. Chowder was 1)salty,2)thick because of excess of flour (I know what a good cup of chowder taste like,just go across the street to Blue Mermaid!) their "creme brulee" dessert was with a layer of butter on top instead of sugar crust. Crabs were good,thou it's kind of food hard to be messed up. Simply don't go there. I will never ever go there again... To management: if you want to boost your sales thru groupon,you better offer good quality food.,so we will be wanting come back....
(1)Paul L.
My first stop to eat in SF, Capurros. My gf made reservations here and was glad with the service we received. I'm sure our waiter had a better time winking at my gf every chance he got.
(3)Theresa H.
My reservation for Capurro's Restaurant was for 8:00 pm on a Thursday night and this place was about 2/3 full. Not too bad for a cold January night. . I know the restaurant sits in one of the most touristy parts of the city, but from my observation, it looked as if a lot of locals were dining there. All around me I saw the waiters and customers acknowledge each other by name. Tip...After 7:30 pm street parking is free so I parked behind the Argonaut Hotel and walked over to the restaurant. As for the food, oh yum, the crab was cooked to perfection. Also loved the little pot de creme dessert with the two biscotti. The Service was excellent. Everyone I came into contact with, that worked at Capurro's; were very knowledgeable, warm, and friendly. I noticed, aside from the crab, lots of pizza being ordered. I enjoyed my experience and will return.
(4)David H.
St. Peter use to host Crab feast, boiled marinated crab in EVOO and vinegar (simple and delish). Finally found a restaurant that has this dish... man is it authentic and good. Old world SF Italian fisherman recipe that was abundant in the 80s... now mostly all gone. Just for those memories and great dish its worth coming back. Note: Had other items such as Oyster rockefellar (named something else here), it was mediocre... so was the deserts. Place is also rather pricey for a crab, and other items.
(4)Meryem E.
The best Groupon deal I've ever purchased!! ($35) Good sized fresh crab and a variety of ways to be cooked. Excellent service. Big S/O to our waitress (Petite Latina w a nice smile) no homo;) Hubby raved about the calamari. Left so full and satisfied. we'll be coming back!
(5)Ms. K.
Cappurro's: the quality of food good the service a 1 star. Wandering the Fishermans Wharf for lunch, we stumbled on this restaurant mainly because I was in search for a Lobster Roll. We were greeted and seated. Our waiter Gonzales Wener took our drink orders as we checked out the menu. My husband wanted 1/2 dozen oysters on the half shell, but wanted the minuet sauce (all of 5 ingredients, shallots, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper), we were told by our Gonzales that that request would be no problem at all. We also ordered the Baked Clams along with my Lobster Roll. The oysters and lobster roll were delivered first by another waiter, when asked where the minuet sauce was, we were told the kitchen doesn't make it. We returned the oysters to look at the menu again. We then ordered the Jumbo Shrimp Steamers (steamed in a garlic herb broth with grilled sourdough crostini). By this time I was almost done with my lobster roll, which was excellent. Finally, the shrimp came but came as a Jumbo Shrimp Fettuccini, AGAIN that went back. When the correct dish finally came out, I was done and had to ask our Gonzales to comp us something while I sit there and wait for their 2 mess-ups. Gonzales comped us 2 beers. When I asked to speak to a Manager I was told there was no Manager on duty that day, really? How can you run a restaurant and have no Manager, even McDonald's has a Manager on site. And when I'm spending $81.00 on LUNCH food and the order was delivered not only once wrong but twice, there better be a damn Manager on site.
(1)Li Z.
Avoid. We stopped because we got tired of looking at restaurant after restaurant. It's a little like impulse shopping, go with a list and a plan or Capurro's will happen to you. Started with the Clam Chowder. It was all cream and potato. No extra flavour, no complexity to the soup. It was just salty cream with potatoes and a few pieces of overcooked clams. Cesar salad with shrimp. This wasn't bad. We ordered the large shrimp and there were about 5 that came with the salad. It was nicely dressed and quite lemony, which I liked. Mussel pizza. Ok, first, the mussels are on the shells and kind of thrown on the pizza, so you have to deshell them. The crust was the best part. It needed more tomato sauce for sure and some more seasoning, maybe some fresh oregano or something... Maybe I just ordered the wrong dishes :(
(2)Hayley A.
This restaurant is really great for a lunch along the pier. We chose to eat here because our dog was aloud to sit with us on the patio. We were promptly greeted and seated by a really friendly woman and the waiter came out quickly to take our order. The service was great and the food wasn't bad either. I got the fresh fish tacos which tasted very fresh and came with a side salad with amazing balsamic dressing. My boyfriend ordered the clam chowder in a bread bowl and was satisfied with his choice as well. They were having an all day happy hour with $4 beers, but I guess you have to order certain beers to qualify for the $4 price, mine was $6, which still is not bad in my opinion. Great place to try, especially if you have your four legged friend with you! The owner or manager (not sure which) said she loves dogs!
(5)Al L.
Fisherman's Wharf is not usually our destination point for dinner, but we ventured into this tourist mecca to cash in on a Groupon at Capurro's for a crab dinner. With 6:30pm reservations for a Tuesday evening, we were promptly seated at a window table facing the Cannery. We asked our waiter about the selections for deal and he explained that each of us would be entitled to a Dungeness crab dinner with a choice of soup, salad or pasta. The crab can be selected as chilled, chilled and marinated with garlic and herb vinaigrette, steamed, or Woodstone roasted (recommended by the waiter), Manhattan or New England clam chowder or Caesar salad. Our order: Caesar salad - nicely dressed salad with shave parmesan cheese with large croutons. ( yelp.com/biz_photos/capu… ) Cup of New England clam chowder: good flavors, but short in clams and potatoes. ( yelp.com/biz_photos/capu… ) Woodstone roasted crab: we both chose this recommended version. Decent size crab in a flavorful garlic wine sauce. Enjoyed dipping the house French bread into this sauce. As for the crab, it did not appear to be very fresh since the meat was not firm and was not white in color. ( yelp.com/biz_photos/capu… ) Butterscotch pudding topped with whipped cream and caramel sauce. A very tasty pudding. ( yelp.com/biz_photos/capu… ) Overall, an ok meal given that the star of the meal, the Dungeness crab, was not up to par. Would have been more disappointed had we paid full price for this meal.
(3)Maddie P.
I'm not a seafood person, so I was a little worried to go to a seafood place. At Capurro's, they really have something for everyone. They have salads if you are vegetarian, and two chicken options if you're a chicken eater! I had the Chicken Marsala with chicken breast. It didn't taste fishy at all. My party got the cold seafood platter and the lobster ravioli. Everyone was very impressed. Not to mention the sourdough they give you is so good. If I'm ever playing tourist again, I'll definitely head here!
(5)C C.
We really enjoyed our stop at Capurro's. We arrived with a group of seven including children. (As and FYI, we had some picky kids in the group and a couple of seasoned hotel F&B people). The owner was present and attentive to his guests. There was a large group of Italians who were in the middle of being served which caused our server a slight delay. This was not problematic in the least as the owner noticed and came by our table to make sure we were doing well. He is a friendly man with a good personality suited to welcoming tourists. As for the food, the clam chowder -- which is a main draw at a pier in San Francisco -- was excellent as was the Caesar salad. A couple of the kids had chicken fingers and they enjoyed them. Everything arrived as expected and was tasty. Capurro's is situated close to the trolleys and Ghirardelli's square and makes a great stop off point while strolling around. It's a casual spot well suited to families, couples and groups alike. It was also quite affordably priced compared to some of the other locations nearby. I'm giving it five stars because the location, product, service and management fulfilled, if not surpassed, all my expectations.
(5)Susan H.
The food is good but this is a place where portions are really small with a hefty price tag. It is a tourist place so I get it - but we left hungry. It's not the best seafood place in the area but they are open later than others and the reason we stopped here. The highlight, we had the best waitress. She was funny and attentive.
(3)Fancypants X.
3.5 stars I like that Capurro's is at the end of Jefferson Street, far enough from bustling Pier 39 while still being walkably close. I like that the aquatic theme isn't overdone. And most importantly, I like that they've got their own (free!) parking lot around back. Armed with expiring Groupon on hand (or rather in phone), we had a 3-course late lunch/early dinner. We had: -- clam chowder, red for him (tasted like minestrone) & white for me (buttery, herby, delicious) -- appetizer (not included in groupon deal): beer battered shrimp: plump & fresh with a light batter coating. Did not care for tartar sauce, which tasted too sweet. -- wood stone toasted crab in garlic sauce: smelled repulsive. I was unable to take more than one bite after that odor hit my nostrils. Crab legs were very skinny & meat did not look white & fresh. We agreed the roasted crab we had at Fisherman's Grotto was much, much better. -- butterscotch pudding for dessert: firm, served in a cute jar, a little on the small side for me (my sweet tooth wants more!) Total cost of groupon, tax, tip, & appetizer: $85 Aside from the unappealing crab (ain't ordering that again!), I enjoyed other parts of our meal. Great service. Prices aren't ridiculous (for the area.) Classy space with comfortable booths & large windows.
(3)Tiffany D.
Capurro's has been a SF and Fisherman's Wharf staple since 1946, it has stood the test of time with many surrounding restaurants coming and going. They are family owned and operated and they treat their customers just like family as well. They specialize in fresh seafood most likely caught right from the SF Bay but they also serve up many yummy Italian dishes as well. Myself and a friend decided to come here one Sunday evening because she had a Groupon deal that was about to expire. The place was jam packed with people so the wait for a table was about 15-20 minutes, not too bad. When walking insde the restaurant it does have a very vintage feel to it. Everything is wood, from the malls, to the floors and tables and chairs, with various sea related decorations as well. Once we were seated we immediately were greeted by the waiter and notified him of the Groupon deal which was $45 for two crabs, 2 sides, and 2 desserts (drinks were not included). I ordered the Rotini Marinara as my side which came out first and I was not impressed, I could have made better at home lol. As for the crab I ordered the Woodstone Roasted Crab in White Wine Garlic sauce and it was amazing, the sauce was perfect and the crab was nice and meaty, every claw and leg had tremendous amounts of meat in them! I normally don't eat crab in public because it's so messy and I don't use the crab crackers I use my teeth, let's just say we were getting crab all over us and refused to wear the bibs lol. I was too full to eat the dessert which was a butterscotch pudding so I took it home and it was amazing as well. Overall this i a good restaurant and the food is good, seafood is great and fresh. The service is great as well all the servers and bus boys were very nice and helpful. I would have given 4 stars but took one off because while the service was good it was extremely slow. I would absolutely come back for the crab and check out other items on the menu. So if you're in the Fisherman's Wharf area you should give this place a try, it really is good!
(3)Jordan S.
We had a friend in town and we were touring around the wharf. She was craving some San Fran mussels and we happened to walk by this restaurant and I'm so glad we did! What an amazing gem for happy hour! Sure you can only order from the bar butttt you can sit outside with your $4 glass of wine with your $4 mussels or your $4 fish tacos and it's just the perfect little place. I can't wait to come back :)))
(5)Pablo R.
Came during the holidays hoping for an epic crab dinner and wasn't disappointed. A large dining room and bar full of smiling customers was a welcome sign. Ordered the calamari app, very tender. Some fish and chips and of course the dungeness crab cooked two ways. The garlic crab was the best! The sourdough bread kept coming the the drinks stayed topped off. Service was attentive even though it was super busy. The ambiance has that old school fisherman's wharf vibe and all the staff was cheerful. A good place for a group or party. Parking can be tough on streets but easier in a nearby lot.
(4)Frank R.
My girlfriend treated me to a crab dinner and it was delicious. The service was friendly and very attentive. One day I will return the favor and take her for dinner.
(4)Aaron S.
Lots of fun and a great bar. Really personable and nice and one of the better happy hours in town.
(5)Liz H.
I love this place. It is the best food on the Wharf, and one of my favorite spots in the city. You haven't had petrale sole until you've had Chef Vince's. I never liked calamari before, but this was delicious. I didn't know it was supposed to taste like that. I bring all my guests here, and they all love it. A must if you are on the Fisherman's Wharf. A must if you are in the city. One of my favorite spots.
(5)Cris T.
Being from Los Angeles, my boyfriend and I always make it a point to come here at least once every time we visit SF. This is by far our FAVORITE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT!!! Their Blue Point Oysters are the absolute BEST I've ever had - and that's consistently every time we go. It is a family owned establishment and the owners and staff make it a point to go around the tables to talk to their dinner guests - that's what it feel like, like you are a guest in their home, not restaurant. They'll give you suggestions on the food or beverage and they'll even help show you how to eat some of the more difficult seafood. We have never been disappointed, may have had a long wait here or there, but what excellent restaurant doesn't have a wait? WORTH IT!!! Can't wait for football season so we can come back frequently again! Capurro's is a must, like tailgating before a 49ers game - thanks, Lou!!!
(5)Matt H.
We bring the kids and tourists who visit us in San Francisco to Capurro's. It's a great place with a solid menu that caters for any patron hence we always bring folks there. As soon as you sit down, they deliver 5 or 6 pieces of San Francisco sourdough to munch. Being that tourist area of town, you're usually famished! I'd recommend try the Dungeness crab cakes, jumbo shrimp and calamari. Oysters are overpriced and salads are average but as far I'm concerned and all the mains are great plus a realistic kids menu as well. If you're on Jefferson Street area then Capurro's worth stop by
(3)Jenny L.
Delicious crab! Got the roasted with wine and herbs and it was yummy! Used the bread to sop up the sauce. Had a choice for chowder, salad or pasta and I chose the Caesar salad. I loved the salad a lot! Maybe it was the lack of veggies I've been having lately influencing me. Butterscotch pudding was AMAZING. And I don't even like butterscotch...so it must be really good. Service was great! Food was a bit pricy though. Would come back!
(4)Laura And Kyle D.
We went here for lunch on a Saturday and got lunch specials. The clam chowder in a bread bowl with a caesar salad. The clam chowder had very good flavor and had a decent amount of actual clams in it. The bread bowl was good San Francisco sour dough. The caeser salad was good but not great. We also got the crab sandwich with clam chowder and fries. The sandwich was very good with lots and lots of crab on it. The fries were also good. I would give the food 4 stars across the board. The portions were huge, and we got lunch orders. I would guess the dinners are even bigger. It was very pricey, but it's fisherman's wharf so it going to be pricey wherever you go.
(4)Paula D.
This is a nice basic restaurant in a touristy section of town, but it delivers on the seafood. We were that small table of three that did not order any alcohol and showed up right at 8:30. Sorry to do that but we were traveling all day and had a seafood jones. The food was really good. Daughter had crab legs, I had a really delicious lobster ravioli and the spouse had sand dabs. The others at my table also had fried oysters which they loved. Each entree was great and we snarfled down some tasty eats as the place emptied and the wait staff all probably lit a candle hoping we would leave soon. :) The decor is very basic, nothing fancy here so leave your fancy pants at home.
(5)Vivian N.
My boyfriend and I came here the day before Thanksgiving. I saw the groupon deal and it wasn't something I could have passed! We were immediately greeted by the gentlemen in the front holding the menus. Our server was nice as well! The groupon deal included two whole crabs, one side each, and dessert. The deal was $45 for $87 worth of food or something like that. We ordered the clam chowder, both red and white and it was delicious! We both ordered the woodstone crab and it was pretty good as well. Not the best but for the amount we paid for, it was good. The dessert wasn't that great...... It was the butterscotch.. I'll pass on that next time. Haha. Overall my experience here was good. The groupon made it worth it.
(4)Ramon G.
Never never I was so disappointed in service and the food. Walked in, front desk person fighting with employee about not wanting to charge her phone upstairs ! We were totally ignored for about 5 minutes, while listening to all of this I was looking at the menu and another guy comes and takes the menu right out of my sight. Finally 15 min later we were sited . Bread waiting 15 min. Water person was the nicest in the restaurant he actually need it to call waiter 30 min later to take our order. After eating I needed to actually going to cash register to pay , I could not wait any longer ! Food, chioppino .....huge bread ball! Pasta way over cooked.
(1)Curtis C.
Completely underwhelming. We came here for Thanksgiving Dinner after hearing that they offered what sounded to be a great 3 course meal. Our group of 6 was seated and then we waited...and waited...and waited...for someone to even notice that we had been seated. Waiters walked past us over and over before someone finally came and got our drink order. It was to the point where we were considering just getting up and leaving. Finally someone came. We got some decent sourdough bread, but not anything special in a city known for sourdough. The 6 of us all ordered the 3-course Thanksgiving Dinner. Most of us got the white clam chowder. It was good, but again being "good" in a city that is full of great isn't good enough. The food took a bit of time to come out. It was your basic Thanksgiving dinner, turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and that's about it. The turkey was a little dry and we had to get sides of gravy. Our waiter at this point had basically disappeared. We finally grabbed someone and asked for some gravy, got it, and I was able to continue eating. I then ran to the bathroom really quick. When I came back my food was gone. I guess I should have told someone at the table to tell them I wasn't done eating. Oh well, I didn't miss much. At this point they brought back our checks, $34.99 per person for a pretty average meal. We thought we were supposed to get some pumpkin pie (it was advertised as 3 course), but the waiter didn't say anything, so we left. Then we looked it up online, went back in and got our pie that we had paid for. Overall the service here is crap. The food is good, but no where near worth $34.99. I'd stay away from here and go to one of the higher rated places around the city. There are a lot of great places around here, this isn't one of them.
(1)Ben W.
I had a groupon for Capurro and I was very satisfied with the food from Capurro. We started out with the choice of soup or salad. I picked the clam chowder. The clam chowder was pretty good. Not so much clam but the soup itself made it up for it. We were then given the choices of different crabs. I got the garlic grilled grab. It was amazing. The crab was really really fresh. The garlic sauce just made it much better tasting. The portion was also bigger than I had expected. I came away satisfied. We also ordered couple cocktails at Capurro, I wasn't too pleased with the cocktail. It was a bit on the strong side and didn't taste too good. However, I think the crab itself really made up for that so I will still give them a 5 star review. I would definitely come back here.
(5)Spyke P.
Tried to go based on a recommendation from a friend. Arrived at 2:50 and was promptly seated to an outside table. Hostess gave us a variety of menus and told us we could order from any of them. 15 minutes later, had to ask for someone to take our drink order. When I inquired about the cocktail of the week I got attitude about how the menu is only for bar patrons. I walked out.
(1)Dmitry O.
great place to eat and spent time. me and wife were looking to get some food (dinner) and saw this place and decided to give it a chance, we were very happy with service and food!!! waiters very friendly and attentive, food is absolutely delicious!!! I had bass (fresh fish) and my wife had steak, both plates were not too big and looked/tasted perfect!!! they have bread and olive oil, good selection of hot-tea.
(4)Emily R.
We had a wonderful experience here last night. Both the owner and his staff were very friendly and accommodating. The food was outstanding. We did not have a single complaint. Their homemade gnocchi was so soft, some of the best we've ever had. The lobster ravioli was delicate and flavorful; it felt more like eating a nice lobster dish rather than a heavy pasta dish. The sauce that came with it paired nicely with the sourdough bread as well! Their steamed Dungeness crab was delicious! It was sweet, soft, and perfect all on its own, but the butter for dipping is always welcome! The muscles and clams were great. Our table tried all of the oysters they had to offer, all were very good, but the Blue Point was the favorite of the group. The bottom line is that you will likely enjoy any item you order from their menu. It is clear that they take great care with their food, and desire to serve only the best of the best. We loved it! The mixed drinks and beers they offer are great as well! Highly recommend!
(5)Carol G.
I came upon Capurro's because of the Groupon deal for two my date bought. Aside from the pre-paid Groupon menu, we also ordered a half dozen baked oysters. To start off, the oysters were muy delicioso but be prepared to pay $17 for it. Coming from a Groupon deal, our minds weren't prepared to take it in. I'm glad we tried it though as we do feel like the restaurant chef has more good stuff to offer after tasting the delectable appetizer. My date bought the $35 Groupon for two which includes salad or soup + pasta + crab + dessert. It sounds like a great deal. Here's what to expect. I enjoyed the atmosphere at Capurro's. It made me feel like a San Francisco tourist eating in a beautiful, seafood-themed restaurant. The service was also good. The restrooms are clean. Now, the food... well, it's not bad. What you're really paying for is the atmosphere and the crab. The clam chowder soup has more potato than oysters. You cannot choose what pasta or dessert you like. It's pretty much what they place on your table. Hit or miss. We got pasta with marinara sauce. Again, not bad but very sparse in terms of ingredients. The dessert was a cool surprise. The pot de creme was fantastic. The crab we selected was roasted in white wine sauce. Nothing to write home about but let's just say, I liked it fine. I wouldn't say it's a bad deal because I enjoyed my overall experience but I think nothing beats ordering at full price. :) You get what you pay for. My verdict: The groupon deal is just ok. Order the real deal. Bon Appetit!
(3)Nancy J.
You're basically just paying for the 2 crabs.....kind of pricey according to the bf. With the groupon deal you pick 2 of either salad/soup/pasta. They served cold bread with butter. Cool....I guess people like cold hard bread...? We went with the soup (clam chowder or lentil) and pasta. There's no real decision making because you don't get to choose which kind of pasta you want, it's just rontini in marinara sauce. I like marinara so I thought it woud be fine. Uhm, yea-no. The clam chowder was a cup, not a bowl and really salty. There were lots of potatoes...but where were the clams? Who knows, probably chilling somewhere else. The marinara sauce used in the pasta....is easy so it should be good right? Nah, tasted like it came from the cafeteria and from a can. Thankfully the crab was good or else I'd have been really upset with myself for buying the groupon. Reading some reviews it seems like other people using groupon had options for how the crab was cooked? I may be mistaken. Anyways, we didn't get any options, it was just the white wine sauce. Pretty good. It was yummy to slurp up the sauce along with the crab meat. Dessert was a pot de creme with two mini biscottis. Pretty good, tiny though. I'm not sure if some of these portions are "groupon portions" or their normal portions..I'm assuming the first. For $35 you're getting salty cup of clam chowder, cafeteria pasta, 2 small crabs, and one tiny dessert. Will not be a repeat customer as I can make/get all of that and it'll taste better.
(2)Elaine Y.
Reservation: Pain free, I called after two unsuccessful attempts at two other restaurants because of the holidays. Made a reservation for 14 people and they were flexible when I had an extra person the day of. Atmosphere/Decor: Fishing theme all over. The bar has this saloon feel to it, it even has a piano next to the swinging doors that lead to the restaurants. You'll see fishing nets, wooden chairs, plenty of plastic fishes on the wall. Slightly dim lighted. Crowd: You get an older crowd here, probably around their 30s+. There's also groups of tourist, given that it's in fisherman's wharf. Service: Our waitress was great, she was friendly, attentive, and very patient with us. She made little jokes here and there, she made sure we were comfortable and enjoyed our dinner. Food: They start you off with bread, a bit disappointed that it doesn't come with any dipping sauce other than the bottle of olive oil that's sitting at the table. The bread was also not fresh out of the oven, I've definitely had better else where. For entrees, I ordered the Crab w/ Fresh Pasta. I liked it! It has a light white cream sauce topped with Dungeoness Crab. Mixed with cherry tomatoes and corn, it was quite excellent. Not too heavy and not too light. Our large table also ordered the whole crab, the steamed mussels,clam chowder, the spinaish ravioli with grounded beef, seabass, crab sandwich, and their famous ciopinnos. Everyone seemed to have enjoyed their food, except there was a complaint that the chowder was too salty, but I liked my dish the most. Drinks: Full bar with TV Price: It was decent, $20-$30 per person depending on what you order. Note/Tip: Meter parking does not end until 11pm so double check before you leave your car. Final Comment: I could see myself returning, but probably only for big groups or if I'm nearby.
(3)Ryan M.
Went to Capurro's once on a Groupon. Was unimpressed - definitely not a $100 dinner. Somehow got the feeling that they were cutting corners at every turn. The meal was a bit skimpy on the bread, soup, and dessert. Even the bathroom was skimpy on the water pressure! Everything was tasty though - especially soup, which was not overly salted. The Dungeness was a bit raw despite the butter sauce. My wife ordered a blueberry martini which was understandably gimmicky but way too chunky. Most disappointing was the minimal attention paid by staff. Overall not horrible just very low value.
(2)Daisy V.
Came here to celebrate my moms Bday with a groupon of course! Lol. Honestly the food wasn't that great..the fire roasted crab tasted a bit "old" not fresh like the stands. The clam chowder wasn't too good was a bit grainy..the dessert was a caramel something with whip cream that tasted ok..but not the best. We had a nice waiter and the atmosphere was good..minus the hostess she wasn't very friendly.
(3)Quynh N.
After a boat tour of the Golden Bridge and Alcatraz, captain Jim suggest we try this place for happy hour. They have really good happy hour specials, especially the $3 appetizers. We had popcorn shrimp appetizer, oysters on half shell, and a $35 special of the day which consists of dungeness crab, clam chowder, and a dessert. The oysters were fresh and succulent. The dungeness crab, also fresh, and so juicy. We were told its dungeness crab season. Overall, quite a pleasant dining experience!
(4)Julee E.
Had lunch here yesterday, and it was okay. The atmosphere is appropriate seafood themed. My big complaint is the 60's music, which does not fit at all! A nice blend of Caribbean, Reggae and Jazz would be much more fitting! The fried calamari was our app of choice, and it was very good. We ordered and it came out literally two minutes later. I always question a restaurant that delivers food that fast, but it was good. They have a big bottle of house made cocktail sauce on the table. It has a good taste, but it is very thin, and not seasoned with horseradish, but other spices. Hubby got the salmon burger special and said it was okay. It came with fries and slaw and was a nice plateful of food. I got the grilled sea bass special, which came with fries and a salad. The salad is served on the dinner plate, which I do not prefer, as I like my salad chilled, and not sitting next to hot food. My lunch was okay, but the fish was a little over grilled and sort of dry. If they bumped up a few things, this would be a strong four star place for me. Change out the skinny frozen fries for fresh cut steak fries. Serve the salads on a chilled salad plate, etc., would really help! If the chef(s) weren't hanging out chatting, but rather working on a lot of fresh ingredients, and they got rid of the 60's music, this place could be packed all the time!
(3)Brian Y.
3.5 At the end of the day I don't know if this is that memorable of a dinner. It is good, don't get me wrong, I'm just glad I had a groupon. Would be a nice place to go for a date since there is a lot of other stuff in the area prior to or after dining. Plus eating with your hands makes for a much more casual atmosphere even if you'd be paying an arm and a leg for it later. The clam chowder was good. Oh, make sure you bring a jacket, it gets cold in the area and actually kind of cold inside the restaurant as well.
(3)Denis Y.
Went w/ a friend who got a Groupon on crab set dinner for 2. As we're aware that all parking meters along Wharf and Pier 39 works 24/7, we got free street parking just couple blocks up on Jefferson. The place is very nice w/ a bar. I had the red chowder while my friend got the pasta. Both o.k. We also ordered the combination starter which is very good (2 prawns, fried calamari, crab cakes). The crabs was o.k.. We both like the desert. Service was excellent and attentive. I think for the price my friend paid for the Groupon, it's a bargain.
(4)Michael B.
The happy hour is hands down the best meal deal in the fishermans warf area!! The food was amazing, however, the service is TERRIBLE!!!!!! The bar staff is holding this place back from being a Warf must go! If the food wasn't great and amazing happy hour prices this would be a 1 star for me.
(4)Erica M.
The crab here is amazing! It is in a great location on the wharf and the staff is so friendly. It is definitely one of my favorite restaurants and I can't wait to go back.
(5)Charisa N.
I went here with their Groupon deal - 2 crabs for 2. It was ok, definitely had better and would not pay full price for it. The clam chowder on the other hand did hit the spot! If you are currently at Cappurro's reading this review, order the Chowder :)
(2)Karla R.
Service was very friendly even though we used a groupon. We ordered the fire roasted crab so delicious and fresh. The butterscotch dessert was to die for would definitely go back.
(4)Andrey T.
Unfortunately we were not able to try the food here because we did not pass the face control. Yes, the place discriminates by the country of your origin.
(1)Denice R.
This was my first time at Capurro's and was very impressed with the food, ambiance and service. The owner of the restaurant stopped at our table to ask if it was our first time there and said he has seen a lot of new faces because of Groupon. The Groupon was for soup or salad, roasted crab and a shared dessert. Delicious! We also ordered glasses of wine, and the waiter's suggestion paired well with the meal. I will definitely be back to this restaurant, especially because they have parking behind the restaurant (which is a plus due to the restaurant's location in San Francisco).
(5)Robert S.
We had a Groupon and went for a Friday night meal. We were initially concerned because they made us move our reservation because they were busy but when we showed up they were half empty. The actual dinner erased this from our heads because it was awesome. The service was great - the waiter had corny jokes but was attentive and made sure we were enjoying our time there. The food was very tasty. We each had a whole crab (1 hot, 1 cold). Our time here was fun and we'd definitely return.
(5)Jennifer A.
Great for anything-- dropping in for lunch, dinner, family, friends, out on a date :) Best during dinner, live jazz on certain nights, and the ambiance is a LOT better and livelier than the lunch hour, makes a world of difference. Had gnocchi here for the first ever, and can't seem to warm up to gnocchi any where else! We were greeted by one of the owners who made for some entertaining conversation while we waited. Friendly staff, one of the better restaurants along the wharf.
(4)Angie J.
After waiting for the longest time for the trolley to come, my best friend and I were starvin marvins....SO we went to the closest restaurant that served clam chowder in a bread bowl. We got in and were immediately seated. No wait, no nothing. We went at an awkward hour i supposed. It was around 3pm-ish. I thoroughly enjoyed the clam chowder and the bread bowl was also delicious! They went very well together. However, I was very sick when i came here so my taste and smell were a bit impaired. My best friend stated that her clam chowder was a bit salty for her taste.
(3)J S.
Stopped by for lunch. They had lunch specials which were pretty good. Clam chowder and sourdough just as good as any others on the Wharf. Fish sandwich was very good too and so was the kid's pizza. Service was good but there were only 6 or 7 tables with customers since it was almost 2 pm. It's clean and better decor than the 60's motif most others at the Wharf have.
(4)Lauren W.
Came in after watching the blue angels and the staff was great and very hospitable. We were seated promptly. The food was amazing! :)
(5)K P.
We are here on vacation and like to try new local places wherever we go. Usually, we do a pretty good job and like where we go. Unfortunately, this place was a bust. I should have realized when after 20 mins, no one had been by our table to acknowledge our presence or ask us for a drink order. Everything took way too long and they were not super busy. Everything took too long, the lobster raviloli was over cooked and skimpy, the fried jumbo shrimp made my son sick. This place was overpriced for the food served and the wAiter was horrible. Not once did he check on us while we ate to make sure everything was ok. So after 2 hours, we were finally out of there. Don't waste your time or money!!!!!!!
(1)Angela B.
This review is based only on the happy hour. They have the best happy hour eats! I highly recommend the popcorn shrimp!!!
(5)Kristy P.
This is my go to date spot for lunch or dinner with my girlfriend. I am never disappointed the staff is warm and friendly and the food is delicious. Explore the menu! Some of my favorites include Sand Dabs, Petrale da Sole, Whole Roasted Crab, Rotini with Crab and Pancetta. They have a fantastic wine list and delectable desserts!
(5)Tera M.
Hair found in drink, food was just "ok" outdated tourist restaurant. Wouldn't return.
(1)Meemee T.
I bought a groupon deal here and everything was fabulous!! We ordered calamari and raw oysters as appetizers and it was delicious!! The main entree which was the whole crab was so yummy!! Plus the service was by far.. One of the best I've EVER experienced anywhere. I will definitely be coming back and telling everyone about it.
(5)Steve G.
My partner and I dined with a groupon for the crab dinner. The service was outstanding and attentive. The red chowder was bland, devoid of body or content and resembled a canned tomato soup. The Caesar salad never met an anchovy and was only sightly more familiar with Parmesan. But these weren't the items we came for. The crabs were wonderful. The roasted was served in a tasty broth which invited sopping and the steamed was supplied with clarified butter. Both were perfectly cooked, exceptionally delights to the tongue. Finally the butterscotch pudding was rich and a great finish.
(4)Gaile V.
First, giving Capurros' a three star only on rating for the two pizzas ordered and nothing else. Service and ambience deserve 4.5 stars otherwise. On 6/4, Wednesday, late afternoon about 6 p.m., my friend and I decided to try Capurro's for it's pizzas. I will confess that I have never been a fan of cracker thin pizzas, regardless if that is current trend Trends are not equal to quality and taste. I prefer to also savor a yeast rising, hi quality blend of flours for authentic traditional Italian based mouth feel, texture and taste. Nonetheless, I ventured to try a thin crust pizza which is the only way Capurro makes them. Service was very friendly, aesthetics was complimentary a waterfront theme, and very clean. It has this superb aromatic, fragrant, fruity olive oil as a table condiment - I would pay to enjoy that olive oil from Sicily on bread as an appetizer. Luckily, it is included in any meal ordered. It is obvious the pizza ingredients are fresh with each topical ingredient holding its own in taste while complimenting other ingredients on the pizza, depending what is ordered. However, the freshness of seafood, such as mussels, for example, will exude natural juices, as does fresh mozarrella. However very thin pizzas become soggy in the middle with fresh ingredients as opposed to the usual chain pizzeria or cheap mom and pop long shelf life ingredients which taste and look like salty and rubbery dehydrated versions of toppings. Components creating Capurro's pizzas, as we ordered two different kinds, were undoubtedly delicious, but very, very soggy making slices difficult to pick up or with a knife and fork. Even when the very gracious waiter agreed to return the pizza back to the oven for more baking time. Only the edges crisped up, but the middle remained soggy. I am no expert in how a thin pizza is supposed to hold up and maybe a middle soggy is to be expected, but I hate wet bread and pastry of any kind including pizzas. I have to underscore that the wait staff could not have been friendlier. It is not their fault when a chef or cook lack detailed vigilance like preparing pizzas that still taste delicious but convenient to eat either with fingers or utensils. Their version could not be handled either way.
(3)Kimberly E.
We came in off the street and had an amazing meal and dessert on a Saturday night. Great find. Will definitely be back.
(4)jay d.
Brought my girlfriend here on a groupon last night. The two stars are solely for the wood fired crab. Delicious. Everything else left a lot to be desired. Let's go in order: 1) Had trouble getting a hold of anyone by phone. The number on the groupon went to fax and the number on Yelp went to voicemail. 2) Our waiter was TERRIBLE. We waited 10 minutes for water, 15 minutes for bread and had to repeatedly ask where our food was in the process. 3) The chowder. My girlfriend ordered the red chowder and he brought her a white one. Waited another 5 minutes for him to fish out a bowl for us. The white chowder was the worst chowder I've ever had in my life. There were no clams. It was lumpy and mushy. They had obviously added lots of starch. The red chowder is actually just vegetable soup in a tomato broth. There's no clams in that one either. 3) Crabs. Delicious. Next level good but not worth $35/each (normal price). 4) Butterscotch desert was small but very rich. Too rich and too sweet for me. Would have been happier with a small chocolate brownie. Probably would not go back. The service was really terrible and the crab overpriced.
(2)Catherine L.
My experience at Capurro's was alright... My boyfriend went on a night where I guess everyone was claiming their groupon deal, but the server were very gracious enough to accomodate us on such a busy night. Here's a rundown of what we had: - Oysters on half shells were mediocre. I'm not a big fan of raw oysters, but my boyfriend did make a comment on how he was surprised they were so small considering the fact that the restaurant was located on Fisherman's warf. -Crab cakes: Eh.. I've had better. - Clam Chowder: Holy crappers!! This is where Capurro's shine!! We had the white one, and it was to die for!! it was the perfect consistency and there were a good amount of clams in the soup! - Seafood Sautee: The rice was delish and garlicky and yumm!! haha The scallops and shrimps were perfectly cooked. The best part of Capurro's is their homemade hot sauce and cocktail sauces!
(3)Jocelyn T.
Came here for dinner back in May when my fiance's cousin and girlfriend was in town. Not sure who picked the place for dinner but as soon as we got to the restaurant, my tourist alarm warning went off. We checked out their menu and of course you can find pretty much everything on the menu that other restaurants serve on the wharf: some kind of seafood platter, cioppinos, fish entrees, crab sandwiches, crab dishes, chowder and oysters just to name a few. I ordered their dungeness crab sandwich with fries and slaw. There was nothing dungeness about my sandwich. They really skipped out on the crab and the bread used was cold and stale. The slaw was utterly disgusting however the fries is what saved my meal from docking another star.Maybe I should have just stuck with the chowder.
(2)Mike Y.
We came here because of the Groupon deal. $35 for two soups, two crabs and a dessert to share. Since we had 2 adults and 2 kids, we ordered an additional crab Louie salad. The portion wasn't huge but was good enough for the 4 of us. We fully enjoy the experience. We went on a Sat lunch session and the place was not full at all. I certainly hope that they get more business in the evening. The service was good and food was good also. But the thing is ... it is nothing special. It is in a tourist location and offer good tourist food.
(4)JJ S.
By far one of the the best restaurant experiences I've had in a while. Thanks to Antonio our waiter, Definitely exceeded expectations. Made suggestions, checked with us from time to time to make sure things tasted great, filled our wine glasses without asking, and had an upbeat and great attitude. The food; the clam chowder was ok. Just tasted like something was missing. Being at the pier i just thought it could have been the best clam chowder. I'm not to big on crab but the sauce and smoked flavor was different from the crabs I've had before. The highlight of the night, in addition to the service, was the butterscotch pudding. I could have ate a couple more cups! I'll probably come back just for dessert. Thanks GROUPON
(5)Mike C.
Ask me when I last visited the wharf and my face will go blank. A friend gifted us a Groupon deal, $45.00 for 2 crabs, choice of soup, salad, or pasta (2), and dessert (2). Making phone reservations was a breeze for a recent Saturday evening. The dining room was half full, but there was a short wait. We were seated at a roomy window table for four, making it comfortable for us, two staunch guys. Presenting the coupon, the waiter promptly explained the options and took my drink order. I settled on the following: Appetizer 1) Pasta ( yelp.com/user_local_phot… ) - Fusilli in a Marinara sauce was tasty but nothing earth shattering here. Main 2) Roasted crab ( yelp.com/user_local_phot… ) - Given a choice of a cold version or steamed with warm butter for dipping, I chose this version. Yes, it was fresh and tasty with nice garlic and wine flavor. Don't order this if you are in a rush... just savor the flavors and crack and eat, crack and eat! Supplement 3) Manhattan clam chowder, bowl ( yelp.com/user_local_phot… ) - A generous portion of chowder, evident by the almost overflowing bowl. Decent amount of clams, but a little richer than I expected. Dessert 4) Butterscotch pudding - Sorry, no picture as the soup put me over the top so this was taken home for a future guilty munching. The restaurant was bustling and there was a wait for diners who didn't make reservations. Must admit that I don't get to the wharf very often so it was different to see all the new shops and restaurants in the area. After dinner, we walked by the various neighboring restaurants with the liveliest being Lou's with a band loudly strutting their stuff. We couldn't help but marvel at the variety of new shops. Would I come back? Yes, if that Groupon deal was again in effect or happened to be in the area.
(3)Linda T.
I was being a tour guide for a friend who was visiting me. We had walked on the Golden Gate Bridge and it was late for a lunch. My usual lunch spots were closed. We walked on fishermens wharf and walked into this place as we liked the specials. We loved the ambience ! The food was great - ordered from today's selection trout. The weather was perfect to sit outside and enjoy the view!
(4)Amanda M.
The service here was very slow . Our waiter was friendly , the hostess was not . There were not many other people in the restaurant and it still took quite some time to get anyone to even come to our table . The food was mediocre. Will not go back .
(2)Michaela R.
Me and my husband came to check out this place because we were, obviously hungry. It was nice they had a menu outside the front door to see what they have to offer. What caught our attention was the price and the clam chowder bowl. We were greeted at the door as we walked in and sat at a booth (which is a HIGH plus for us) our server was very prompt in getting our order. Drink brought out very fast. Food was delivered very fast within minutes. Hot and fresh. Presentation on the meals looked for good. The salad was fresh and green. The clam chowder was VERY good and not watery like some knock off chowders. Not being from San Francisco and checking out a random restaurant next to the beach front was very pleasing. I will definitely be making my way back in the future! P.s. was not bad for a seafood place. For 2 people was about $42.
(5)Emily S.
If you are looking for bad service that will ruin your day, this is the place for you! Oh yes of course, any customer that points out that you take away their food without asking is asking for free food. And the manager was lovely, he looked at us with a soft sigh and said "I'm sorry" in the most lovely sarcastic voice I have ever heard! Truly a magical experience! Don't get me wrong, the food was good. We were ENJOYING ourselves until they threw the bread at us (literally). I personally have a lot of patience for waitstaffs as I have worked as one for a good part of my life. Terrible, extremely terrible service.
(1)Christoph S.
Food was good. I had a special - the seabass. My daughter ordered a pizza - on the small side. My son had as an appetizer the jumbo shrimps - they were really 'naked' . Service was fast and we had always enough bread. Overall what you van expect at a touristic spot like the Fisherman's Wharf.
(3)Joseph T.
Had not been for the Groupon deal, this place wouldn't have been worth it at all! Environment: 3/5 The restaurant is in fact located by Fisherman's Wharf, but there are no views of the water, which I'm guessing is what most people think of when a restaurant mentions the wharf. Nothing special about this place. Food: 4/5 We had two Groupon deals for roast crab. We chose the pasta option (over the clam chowder) and had one with red sauce and one with white sauce. It was literally sauce and pasta with nothing else (though I'm not sure what more I expected.) The crab and the sauce it was cooked in was delicious, although the two crabs we received were very small. We also ordered a clam linguine and a clam pizza, both of which were delicious! Definitely recommend those two! Price isn't great, but I guess it wasn't the worst either. Service: 4/5 Service was average. I'm surprised and glad that we weren't treated poorly, since we informed them we were using the Groupon deal. (Other restaurants I've been to with a Groupon deal or other meal vouchers didn't have such friendly service.) They were quick to bring us what we needed and friendly enough. Get the Groupon deal and try the roast crab. Otherwise, this place doesn't really stand out.
(3)Anna C.
3.5 stars. Came with a groupon yesterday. The service was surprisingly great, and everyone from the host to the waitstaff were very friendly and attentive. We were seated promptly even though we showed up very early to our reservation. We got all of our dishes very fast - sourdough bread starter, clam chowder, dungeness crab, and butterscotch dessert. To be honest, the portions were really too small for me (I left hungry), but it looks like people in other reviews seem to think differently. They must have smaller stomachs. The clam chowder came in a tiny cup, and the crab did not seem to be a "whole" crab. However, the food was all very tasty except the butterscotch pudding which was just too strong. It would have tasted much better with more whipped cream. Overall, it was a nice meal with the deal.
(4)Winé C.
3.5 stars. We purchased a Groupon for Capurro's and thought I might've been pretty annoyed but I was pleasantly surprised. The servers treated us like we were full paying customers, though service was still incredibly slow and stretched thinly moreso geographically than populously. Their roasted crab is actually pretty good, relatively worth the price especially after the Groupon discount. The SO got the pasta with his crab plate and it tasted like bland noodles. One of the crabs tasted rotten and after eating a leg, I asked for a replacement, which our server gladly took care of for us! Unfortunately, it took a little while because one of his coworkers decided to not do anything for us and not alert our server. Drinks were relatively good and the place wasn't too busy. We've also been here another time for a friend's bday and ordered the cold plate of seafood, which was the biggest rip off known to man... All in all, I would come by if I were feeling up to the prices and limiting myself to only ordering the roasted crab. Super tip! They have a parking lot in the back!!! In the middle of crazy tourist area!
(4)Christopher S.
After traveling from the northeast, was delighted to find a New England lobster roll on the menu, however my father and I were quite disappointed. Convenient location on the wharf and the food was at least fresh.
(3)Carly S.
Capurro's has the best crab louie in San Francisco! The staff is always attentive and the seafood fresh. As a regular of this restaurant, I highly recommend.
(5)Kelly F.
We came in to use a groupon and thank goodness because this meal wasn't worth $100. The service was really good. Points for that. The salad was average and the highlight of the meal. The most disappointing was the crab itself. Very little flavor in the broth. I asked for a side of butter with garlic, and not even that could wake up my taste buds. The dessert was a butterscotch pudding which was incredibly sweet but I ate it anyway. Coffee not worth it. Overall, kind people but the food is forgettable.
(2)Kathryn E.
Used the Groupon for crab dinner for two, though used it at lunch. Pros: extremely friendly staff, attentive, timely. We chose 2 crabs - steamed and oven roasted. Both were delicious, though I think I preferred the roasted. We both started with salads - nothing special, but they were fresh and crunchy. Ended with the butterscotch pudding - delicious! Not something I would ever have ordered, but quite nice. The cons? This is tourist central. No way around it. I would go again for crab. I think it was better than our experience at PDQ Dungeness in the Richmond. Definitely better service. We walked to Capurros - just over 4 miles on a gorgeous day, enjoying the SF waterfront like a tourist - totally worth the hike.
(4)Linda C.
I bought a groupon for a crab dinner for 2 for takeout. The crab was very good a little on the small side but really tasty. The special came with 2 whole crabs, a side for each crab, 2 desserts, & some bread. I chose the pasta & clam chowder for our sides. The chowder was good but the pasta was not great. The sauce was not very flavorful and the pasta was overcooked. I've eaten lunch at Capurro's many times when I worked nearby and have always enjoyed the food, but this time it was just ok. The hostess was also annoying. She had a blasé attitude and didn't seem to know what was going on. Oh one serious complaint I have is that I had paid $39 for the groupon but when I was checking out I was billed $11.52 which was tax & health care. I was surprised by this because I didn't realize I had to pay extra on top of the groupon amount. Also the tax was on the full 'retail' value of the dinner not on the groupon price. Interesting. I didn't realize this until later. Not sure if I should be annoyed at Capurro's or Groupon...? Can you charge tax on money that wasn't actually received?
(2)Adam D.
After the Hyde Street Pier happy hour Yelp event, our group had an immense craving for clam chowder, presumably because of waking around in the chilled evening. Within proximity to the pier, we discovered a clam chowder house, but the wait was intolerable in our starving condition. We decided to cross the street to be seated immediately at Cappuro's. Very nice inviting place, a perfect match for the location, right next to the water. The place is family owned by Paul Cappuro and his sons Lou and Vince, and has been serving the area since 1946. They feature locally caught seafood for their Italian inspired menu. The craving for clam chowder dictated the dishes we chose. We started with the Crispy Jumbo Shrimp, which had perfectly crispy batter with moist plump shrimp. This was served with cocktail sauce and lemon. I would definitely order this again, the shrimp was jumbo indeed. For my entree, I had the Lobster Ravioli, as this is my favorite Italian dish. A reasonable sized portion of ravioli served with shallot white wine lemon sauce. The ravioli was cooked perfectly with the lobster inside still moist and flavorful. The sauce was very light and had small lobster bits mixed in, magnifying the lobster flavor of the dish. The complimentary bread was amazing! The service was what one would expect at a family owned restaurant, very attentive and charming. Our server was pretty laid back guy that supposedly was wearing heels, so he joked, making him appear excessively lanky. We had some good laughs, which to me is the best server one can have. They had multiple servers backing each other up to ensure tables had attentive coverage. In the end, great company and the restaurant made this night fun and memorable. I would definitely come back when in the area.
(4)Janet O.
It was a cold and boozy night with friends before sneaking into Capurro's. What a welcome respite from the hunger and cold! All I wanted was my clam chowder bowl. Here I got it plus a lot of laughter. My clam chowder order was taken by a very funny server Carlo. Tall, very unassuming and very patient. He was very tall that he blocked most of the light when he took the order. I agree with him that he should've left his high heels at home:) Perfect clam chowder. Lots of clam meat, not overly salty. Fresh bread bowl. Unlimited fresh bread while you wait for your order. Devine! Overall this establishment has a really great staff. We bantered with others besides Carlo and they all seem really good natured. Average wait for tasty food. No wait to sit. Locally owned since 1946. What's not to like?!
(5)The Bottomless Pi T.
My cousin and I came to Capurro's with a groupon. We did not get off to an auspicious start, they lost the reservation I had made earlier in the week. Thankfully they were not very busy and we were seated immediately nonetheless. The groupon entitled each of us to a cup of chowder, a roasted crab, and a butterscotch dessert. My cousin and I also wanted an appetizer, so we started with the Monterey calamari. The calamari was outstanding. It is so easy to screw up cooking squid. If you undercook it or overcook it, the squid turns out rubbery. This calamari was light and tender. It was spiced well and I didn't think it needed any lemon or cocktail sauce, I was just eating it straight off the plate. There was no greasy aftertaste. The clam chowder was thick and hearty, just how I like it. It came with oyster crackers which were thankfully fresh. Out the last five cups of clam chowder I have ordered, two came with stale crackers. Then a steaming plate of roasted crab arrived. Eating crab is messy, as anyone who saw the aftermath of our meal can attest to. I kept their bib as a souvenir. I love crab. I know it has a delicate flavor, but for some reason this crab wasn't quite as flavorful as I was expecting. Maybe it wasn't in season? My meal was very good, but not spectacular. Our server was friendly and attentive throughout the evening. It was worth the groupon price, but not the full price.
(4)Lei H.
We are here for the crab dinner using Groupon and was pleasantly surprised. At first it looks like the portion was pretty small but it was deceiving as we are stuffed and actually left a piece of crab on our plate. Hubby had the chowder and I had the pasta. I asked them to do it with garlic and olive oil and they did it for me without question. Crab was good very fresh. The garlic wine flavor wasn't as flavorful as I thought but it was still good. We LOVED the dessert - butterscotch pudding. definitely get that. Service was great. Some restaurants really don't treat customer with discounted coupons well but this one was great. Phil was very nice and even offered us to try a different dessert if we really wanted to. We tried the cannoli cheesecake as our other dessert. After tasting the butterscotch though, I would say don't substitute. That dessert is awesome. Will we be back without a groupon? Maybe. We had the petrole sole here before and it was good.
(4)Janet N.
The cold night spent on the pier after a couple of cocktails really does stir up quite an appetite! Walked into the chowder bar across the street which claimed to have a 45 minute wait, walked into Capurro's with warm welcome arms and was seated instantaneously then served sourdough bread with butter. What better way to celebrate our night out on the pier with a hearty bread bowl of Clam Chowder. We ordered the Crispy Jumbo Shrimp to start since they were out of calamari, our chowder bread bowls and since my eyes were a lot hungrier than my stomach I went for the Crab Rotini. The Crispy Jumbo Shrimp were indeed jumbo, the sweet, juicy shrimp encased in a crispy seasoned batter. These were delicious in the tartar sauce given. The sourdough bread bowl with white chowder was thick, chunky and tasted perfect. The crab rotini showcased bits of fresh crab meat on top of rotini in a white sauce with cherry tomatoes which was pretty good, but not the best pasta I've ever had. I ended up boxing this to take home. Lovely atmosphere right on the pier, the servers were great and played along with our boozy antics. The items on the menu can be a bit pricey, probably due to the area being a tourist trap and since it sits on the pier ... but 10 bucks for a bangin' clam chowder is well worth it in my book.
(4)Leah M.
I purchased the dinner for two groupon for 45 (i believe). One of the requirements is you must make reservations. The dinner for two costs 79.99 which isnt bad, considering it comes with a 2 crabs, choice of side (soup, salad, or pasta) and dessert. We went on a saturday for me and my bf's 8 year anniversary and we wanted to do something nice. Our reservations was at 1 and to our surprise we found parking straight away. We did get there early so we walked around the pier to build up our appetite. As i mentioned, the meal comes with your choice of side, and i selected the pasta. Not impressed. I had to add salt and pepper which i almost never do. Next came the crab... You have a choice of cold or garlic roasted. My bf and i decided on the garlic roasted. When it came out, it looked really good, but was let down when we found some pieces were overcooked and could pass for crab jerky. The sauce it was prepared in was this garlicky soup based goodness! It was the star! Next came the pre-selected dessert. They dont tell you what kind of dessert you get, so i was kind of excited to see what was coming. What came out was this very rich pudding like dessert that was served in a miniature mason jar, with a biscotti. It was ok for me. So on to the service. It could use some improvement. Our waiter came to check on us only only once. Overall our experience was just ok. But for me, i would not come back.
(3)MICHAEL M.
The server was prompt & efficient. As soon as we set down the server was there. Started with 1/2 dozen local oysters(tamales bay),they were fresh & chilled just right. Continued with the white Clam chowder, creamy. The entree, Woodstone roasted crab with garlic sauce,DELICIOUSSS!!! Butterscotch pudding was GREAT,SMOOTH & SILKY just a hint of butterscotch. The server was GREAT,attended to all of our needs. The owner even came by & introduced himself. Will DEFINITELY be going back!!!
(5)Veru B.
Restaurant at the main street - good service - relatively good food - at noon you can get a tan while sitting outside ... They have a nice bar service and if you wanna get tipsy during the day is a good place to visit ... I ordered their pasta with seafood and was oK with the quality ... Portions are huge ... Uff ... Price was higher - but what you expect from restaurant at main tourist road.
(3)Mandie H.
Waited 20 minutes at the bar. We were never acknowledged. Left so didn't get to try the food....
(1)Jennifer A.
Our hotel concierge gave us a tip to stop by as my boyfriend was craving oysters nearby. We headed over around 5pm on a Saturday. Overall, it was a good recommendation. The rush and bustle of the tourist community outside, it was like taking a break from that inside. The service was spot on and friendly. The hot combo plate I ordered was good just lacking in portion & in comparison to the pasta dishes others ordered. Maybe it was meant to be an appetizer? The food in general is a bit pricey but nothing out of the ordinary for a quality seafood dinner. It was one of the better meals we've had while visiting S.F.
(4)Kevin L.
We got the steamed and oven roasted crabs. Both crabs were dehydrated and shriveled (signs that it's been frozen for a long time and recently thawed), nasty looking. We must have threw away half of it. The pasta looked like something that came out of a can. I think they give the customers with the Groupon the lousy crabs and save the fresh ones for the ones that pay full price. They tax you on the full price of the meal and add on the employee Healthy SF insurance surcharge. The only thing good was the service. We won't be coming back here!
(1)Jesse W.
Overall rating: tourist trap. Recommendation: avoid. This was the most disappointing meal we had during our week in SF. They posted a gentleman outside by the menu to talk people into coming inside, which should have been the first warning. Even though the menu wasn't exactly what we were looking for, we were starving and he assured us we wouldn't be disappointed - they're the only restaurant in the wharf able to get fresh fish straight from the boat! We started with drinks and a bowl of clam chowder to share. The drinks were tiny - my wife got a small ~3 oz. pour of the pinot noir she ordered, I got a measly 10 oz. draft, despite the drinks being somewhat pricey - warning number 2? But the clam chowder was actually pretty decent. Then we ordered from the fresh fish specials written on the chalk board. I got the red snapper piccata, even though the waiter mentioned that it wasn't actually a piccata - it was in a tomato sauce, not lemon - which should have been warning number 3, but we were committed by now . My wife got a whitefish served with gnocchi and onion straws. When the dishes came out, they were severely under seasoned. My dish tasted like it was created by a high school home ec class, the sauce was, well, just weird frankly and the fish disappeared in the overpowering medley of crap piled on top of it. My wife's was somewhat better, but also severely under-seasoned and generally underwhelming. Our waiter was friendly and honest, the food was hot. But the decor left much to be desired, the food was weak, the drinks, like the meal, were overpriced, and the overall experience came nowhere close to justifying the price tag.
(1)Kimya P.
Eaten here twice, both times with friends visiting from out of town. Capurro's is very touristy. They are open for both lunch and dinner and the restaurant is spacious - they were easily able to take our walk-in party of six on a Saturday night. Pluses: service is good; attentive and friendly; endless supply of fresh sourdough; and just the right amount of checking in. In terms of food, they have fresh crab with big portions and tasty fish and chips with also good portions. Cons: prices are steep depending on what you order. For example, $19 for a cold seafood platter that comes with two oysters, two small crab legs, and two clams is much. Also, the baked seabass was overcooked (read: dry), $28 entree gone to waste and lobster ravioli was not worthwhile (filling was tasty, but there was so much oil in the bowl that it was hard to eat). This is not a place I would recommend coming out of your way to try, but some menu items make it a good restaurant choice when you are in the area and in need of a meal.
(3)Stephen B.
Was looking for a place to eat in the wharf area and decided to try this place out. After being seating and looking at the Yelp reviews it was about on par with the 3.5 stars of 333 reviews. The service was okay, nothing exceptional. The hostess was unsure if she had any tables available, even with a POS table system right in front of her. It took about 10 minutes for our waiter to come acknowledge us and we didn't get the bread until half way through our meal. If you can deal with the little service nuances, the food was pretty darn good. I had the burger and some clam chowder. Both delicious. I would probably stop by again when I'm in the area, but wouldn't make a special trip for it.
(3)Dennis H.
Saying you found a good restaurant for Fisherman's Wharf is like saying you saw someone who sings better than Bob Dylan because the expectations are just not that high. I can't believe the number of times I've walked away from other Wharf restaurants wondering what the hell I was thinking. Not so with Capurro's. Even though I've lived in the Bay Area for 13 years, I never took a trolley. Today we changed that because the Grandma and the Girls were up for it. We were dropped off on Hyde Street, and considering we waited an hour to get on the cable car, we were famished when we got off. Capurro's was among the closest and it had pretty decent reviews on Yelp! We were seated quickly by a cool hostess that helped out with the stroller and gave us a booth, and we were waited on efficiently. Maybe a little too efficiently, he was a little quick on his questions and he forgot The Wife's clam chowder on the order, but he definitely watched over the glasses and brought everything out immediately. I had the crab sandwich, and it had quite a bit of fresh, tasty crab on it. The Grandma had the fish sandwich and she was also pleased. The Girls had chicken and fish and chips, while the Wife had the 'Manhattan' clam chowder (which was really like a combined New England/Manhattan with a creamy base) and she didn't hate it, but thought it could be more. I almost forgot, the oysters on the half shell were really tasty. They have a full bar and a fairly sparse wine list. I didn't read it in detail because it was lunch. You're on the Wharf, so there's a bit of inflation, but the bill wasn't so bad that I was upset (generally 15-20 an entree). Definitely good for lunch when you are the tour guide and you have some hungry family and don't want to venture into the City to get non-Wharf food.
(4)David S.
Just off the main drag of fisherman's wharf Capurro's delivers up the standard seafood menu with a few unique twists that make it worth the trip. The restaurant offers both inside and outside dining with big comfy booths on the inside and excellent people watching opportunities on the outside. We came for lunch and even though the restaurant was busy the service was excellent and friendly. From the host on down everyone treated us like we were family and really made us feel welcome. Too often this sort of place is served by people who seem burned out by the constant influx of tourists and it is to Capurro's credit that their staff shows none of this. The gf and I ordered an identical lunch, which is not to say the menu was limited just that we have very similar tastes. We started with Caesar salads . then we each had a whole wood oven roasted crab. We then finished our meal with a butterscotch pot de creme. Caesar salads are so ubiquitous and throw away now that its doubly impressive when you find a good one. The caesar at Capurro's was exceptional. Lots of shaved parmesan cheese covered the top of the salad. The dressing was properly applied, just enough to cover the leaves but no enough to drown them. The dressing flavor was outstanding. It hit all the notes a good caesar needs to, anchovy, lemon, egg. All in all a solid salad The crab we had as our main course was probably the best crab I have ever had, and I love crab so I eat it often. The wood fire oven added a touch of smokiness that was unexpected in crab but very welcome. Unlike most presentations all the seasonings had actually permeated into the crab meat and totally upped its standard goodness. The crab came in its shell so expect to have to work to get it. Thankfully we were provided with bibs and crab tools so this was actually a fun process. One of the best parts was sopping up the broth left in my bowl with the excellent bread. A special note has to be made that this crab was succulent and perfectly cooked. Crab cooked wrong is a travesty, Capurro's cooks have this down cold however and the result was simply amazing. The dessert was also perfectly balanced. The butterscotch had just the right touch of salt to bring depth to the flavor and to balance out the sweetness of the carmel sauce. All in all great service plus great food meets to make a great experience.
(5)Steve C.
Lame! Terrible bar terrible drinks. Ordered screw driver and left it on the table it was so bad. When I ordered a pic I didn't even know what it was then I ordered a Bloody Mary and it tasted like ass....don't waste your time
(1)Xaman E.
Summary: Ugh. Pros: Good tourist location, cold beer, friendly staff Cons: Everything else So, we live in Russian Hill but typically never eat in Fisherman's Wharf. Today, Labor Day, it was a beautiful sunny summer day, and we thought ' what the heck, let's be tourists for a day'. We stopped into Capurro's for their happy hour and sat at one of their sidewalk tables. I ordered a beer from their HH menu - Firestone DBA, one of my favorite beers hailing from Paso Robles. It was refreshingly cold and I enjoyed it while relishing one of SF's rare warm, sunny days and tourist-watching. Then, the 'food' came. First, the pork slider - hard, thick bacon does not a pork slider make. 2/10 Spicy chicken legs - obviously cooked earlier in the day, not that interesting, with spicy sauce on the side. 5/10 Margherita pizza - greasy? margherita pizza with unidentifiable tomato? What? 3/10 Steamed mussels - seriously funky smell, bits of hamburger / sausage meat? in the sauce. Defined the word inedible. I tried one and rejected the plate. Gross. Mussels are not supposed to stink. 0/10 Those that are visiting San Francisco should realize that the food in this City is generally incredible. Once you venture away from the tourist zip codes, your taste buds and tummy will thank you.
(2)Kris J.
i got a groupon for crab dinner for 4 people. comes with 4 whole crab (any style you choose), each person gets to pick salad, soup OR pasta, and dessert. the crab was flavor and fresh. We got one of each flavor. My favorite is the woodoven roasted with garlic and the chill marinate. Surprisingly, the chill marinated crab was very very very flavorful. staff are very friendly. Wine are good price too. Will definitely return when I find a groupon again :)
(5)Marissa M.
My friend and I stopped in and took advantage of their happy hour drinks and food. The food and drinks were good (though one of the appetizers was a bit overbreaded). Staff was good. Solid place for happy hour!
(3)Jeanne C.
No wait. Great oysters. Great clam chowder. Amazing homemade brownie and ice cream dessert (omg yum). Cutest Filipina waitress. Too bad there isn't a view!
(4)Conrad S.
To start off, our server was total crap. We sat for about fifteen minutes before he made his way to us, he took our orders and we didn't see him again until I flagged him down to ask for a refill on my drink that had been empty way too long. I had there thanksgiving dinner, because we dined here the night of thanksgiving. The food was mediocre, I didn't taste anything to rave about. Try anywhere else.
(1)Cameron L.
To put it simply, I am obsessed with Cappuro's! I'm a local and while I do think Fisherman's Wharf is clouded in tourist traps, Cappuro's is not one of them. The food is amazing; I've tried about 8 different things on the menu and I'm never disappointed. Their calamari is the best I've ever had in my life. The service is always incredible and the owner Paul is what makes the experience so awesome. At Cappuro's, Paul makes every guest feel special and welcome. If you have a chance definitely stop in and give them a try! They deserve it!
(5)Andrea B.
Was given a groupon to try this place and i walked out happy. I will say first the service here is amazing. I was checked on a number a times and water filled and bread out without finding staff to bring more ooo what lovely staff so where the stars this place was given most likely comes from the food. With the groupon you get a starter ; salad, pasta or soup, two crabs and desert. Caesar salad amazing the best one I've had in this lifetime. Pasta bland no flavor but the tomato, roasted crab came out broken down and stacked with the pieces that I expected getting one crab (great I didn't get all legs like some other customers) the butter wine sauce for me was a whatever I simply just like herbs and butter on my crab so they could have kept it. I love crab so I wasn't going to waste it. The butterscotch pudding first few bites were heavenly until I got to the bottom and the lovely sweet and salty taste ending up more salty at the end. Good ending to the meal though. The greeter was wearing biker/ street thug attire and I asked him do they let him greet with such clothing and he said yes. I guess. They should change that because everyone else is dress like it's a 5 star place. He also showed a couple to their table in a tight leather jacket and jeans like really?? Anyway again staff are amazing just fix the flavors. The business will go up. I over heard waiters explaining why it's been slow due to the time of the year .. Ughh no hello your answers are on yelp get to it before this place sadly goes outa business. Redecorating wouldn't hurt either.
(4)Belle J.
We are both native San Franciscan's and love going to the warf during crab season. This spot is not as touristy and it is around the corner from the masses. It is old Italian and has comfortable booths and an old big mahogany bar. The service is good but we don't go during peak dinner times. We think you will enjoy the food. I always order a cold whole cracked crab and Ceasar with anchovies and of course extra sour french bread and a glass or two of white wine. Perfect. ...
(4)Richard S.
We purchased the groupon for crab dinner for 6. We came in for early dinner about 1 pm. We had plenty of seating choices but it soon began to fill shortly after. The service was some of the best service i have had in some time from the bartender(had a khaluha n coffee waiting for other) to the wait staff who were very helpful with the menu, speedy service and overall a great experience! The crab and calamari was delicious and the chowder some of the best. You should not be dissappointed! Bon appetit!
(4)Veronica H.
What a delicious meal! We bought the groupon deal and don't regret it. The crab was so fresh and the service was amazing! Antonio and his team were phenomenal. We didn't wait for anything. They anticipated out every need. The owner was even on hand to greet the guests and take photos. Wonderful evening in SF
(5)Jamie K.
I got a groupon for crab dinner for 2 people. The server was very accomodating, as we looked a little lost in the beginning. He recommended some dishes for us and explained how we can order our meal. I had the roasted garlic crabs for each of us and pasta, caesar salad, and clam chowder to share. The crabs were flavorful and was a big portion. The clam chowder tasted great as well. The pasta and caesar salad was okay (i thought it was a little flavorless, especially the pasta). At the end, our server gave us a complimentary coffee which was very nice of him.
(4)Mike K.
Looking for the City's most incompetent waiter? Well, the search is OVER because Carlos of Capurro's that award is all yours! You did it, congrats!!! What was the deciding factor? I'm not sure if it was seeing another table literally get up and leave in response to this jerk's attitude or if it was the guy's inability to grasp the concept of refilling a bread plate... No, wait! It had to have been his lack of fortitude to take an order within 20 minutes of being seated (it likely would have been far longer had we not returned to the hostess to request a REPLACEMENT waiter). As if being dragged into the Wharf to play host for out-of-towners wasn't bad enough, this guy's service managed to make it worse. The jumbo shrimp fettuccine induced food poisoning (seriously...), the bowl of clam chowder was just decent, and the prices were, as expected, gouging. But if anything avoid this trap at all costs due to the City's newly crowned service champ, Carlos. I hope this place's management takes note.
(1)Sally Y.
Food was okay, but service was horrible! Our server, Carlos, was rude and inconsiderate. He would ask how we were doing, but then dash off before we would even have a chance to answer. It was obvious that he didn't care. It first started when we weren't ready to order. We told Carlos that it would only be one more minute and he said he will be back. Well..he wasn't back until 20 minutes later when we had to flag him down. 20 minutes later?!! Shortly after, when he came around and asked if we needed more bread, he left before any of us could answer! He had briefly asked while walking past our table. Wow. Thanks for giving us the time of day. Unfortunately, we actually wanted more bread at that time. I had to flag him down, ask him, and then wait. Our extra bread never came! I finally had enough and got his attention from across the room. I mouthed "Bread?" and he condescendingly said "Bread? I told them to bring it." Well, we obviously never received it! I didn't like how he tried to blame it on the other staff when it was really HIS fault for not checking in on us. An attentive waiter would have noticed we didn't receive our bread. Jeez. It's not rocket science. The other servers/waitstaff that brought out food were incredibly nice and the food itself was ok, but Carlos ruined this whole experience for me. I will never go back to this restaurant because his service was that horrible!!
(2)Nancy H.
Dungeness crab was freshly steamed. Salad had unexpected onions on top which I had to remove. If it's not on the menu, it doesn't belong on my plate. The clam chowder was bland. Had way better chowder earlier in the day right down the street. Butterscotch mousse was very good, and for me, the small portion was perfect. The groupon price was reasonable. I would consider the regular price inflated. For the higher price, I would expect a more intimate, romantic ambiance, not the loud, chaotic, "family friendly" experience.
(3)eileen b.
so I ate here last night. Let me mention that I had the groupon for 2 crab dinners. The wait staff was very nice and helpful. The Food was meh. We started out with a cup of white clam chowder. The overwhelming taste of butter and cream is what I first noticed. So, that was a bad start to dinner. When I go out to a seafood restaurant I expect a never ending supply of fresh French bread. We had to ask for 3 refills and each time it's a meager amount of bread. maybe 4 tiny slices. Next came the crab which was decent, but I've definitely had better and if I was paying full price for this crab $15 seems fair when you consider the quality and size of it. I ordered diet coke with my dinner and the the waiter brought me my soda which I thought tasted weird but didn't say anything. I later noticed on the receipt that it was diet rite soda. Diet rite soda?? wth is that? at least tell your customers that you don't serve diet coke instead of serving the diet rite and not saying anything. Lastly they brought us dessert as it was included in the groupon. I took one bite and almost spit it out. Butterscotch pudding that tasted awful!! After the meal the bill arrives which shows the original price of the meal and your groupon savings. original price $73.90 for 2 crabs. $14.00 for 2 butterscotch pudding. $5 for 2 diet rite soda. Then at the bottom you are charged tax on the full purchase price and a 4% gov mandated fee on the meal. So in addition to my $45 groupon I ended up paying $28.42 for a really sub bar meal. Very disappointing. I would not receommend at all.
(2)Steven J.
We randomly picked the place and we absolutely loved the service and the food. The chowder is the best on the wharf.
(5)mari k.
So I went. The customer service is WAY better in person I guess. My husband and I had a great time. I did not care for the food much :( My husband like it more than I did, but this is my review ... so I upped one star from before.
(3)Greg F.
Crab dinners = mmm mmm good! I went with friends, and we enjoyed the atmosphere, food and drink they offered. The whole crab was plenty to share if that is your style, along with some calamari, rockerfeller, and drinks! I'm definately going to go back, and try their pizza it looks awesome!!!
(5)Porsche C.
Great services!!! I came with a groupon coupon and William.and Fausto provided great customer services!!! Food comes out quickly after you order and they always come and check up on you!!! I would really recommend them!!! I'm planning my next time to come back!!!
(5)Patrini S.
I've been here one previous time and the food then was as delicious as today's meal. I ordered a glass of lemonade that was perfect, not too sweet or tart. The cup of clam chowder was perfect and fresh. As an entree I ordered the shrimp Alfredo. The shrimp was HUGE, succulent and plentiful. The pasta was well done and not too saucy. The other person in my party ordered the lobster ravioli which was absolutely delicious. I would come back again!
(5)Stephanie P.
Ordered the filet mignon and cooked shrimp. The filet was fatty and I had to douse it in A1 sauce because it had no taste. The shrimp were also bland. My friend ordered the crab sandwhich. She said it didn't even taste like crab! Will not dine here again.
(1)Wally P.
Sometimes you don't t leave a review because you assume people will know it's good just by looking at it. We'll good doesn't cover it. It's DAMN AMAZING! !!! spent the day fishing with the boys on the Bass Tub and wanted a good place to eat. They all overwhelmingly said this was THE place to eat on the wharf. (Actually truth be told Aaron said Applebee's first then cappuros but he's a bit special if you know what I mean) sorry I digress, back the review. Service A++ Food A++ Cleanliness A++ Atmosphere A+ (lost a plus because a guy dining outside must have learned how to whisper in a helicopter and he drove us nuts while we dined, not their fault) Just can't say enough. Only 1 criticism..... I'm an idiot. Look for the special board, fish is not on the menu (so to speak) and I ordered then saw the fish specials. Actually works better for them, now we will go back to try the snapper. AMAZING PLACE TO DINE.....
(5)Dominic B.
I went to Capurro's for lunch during my visit to the pier (Fisherman's Wharf). The hostess outside was very friendly and did a good job explaining specialty menu items. Since the outside hostess was so polite, we decided to give the restaurant a shot. Servers bring complimentary bread to your table. For appetizers, I had fried shrimp with tartar sauce. The shrimp appetizer was excellent. They were jumbo shrimp, fresh, and fried to perfection. I definitely give the shrimp appetizer 5 stars. I went with Capurro's tri-tip sandwich special for an entree. Normally, I wouldn't order tri-tip at a seafood restaurant. In Virginia, we don't eat much tri-tip so I took advantage of a good deal. The sandwich came with cole slaw. I thought the tri-tip sandwich was tasty. Capurro's did a good job grilling the meat (flavorful). Their cole slaw was average in my opinion. Our server wasn't very attentive. We had to track him down for refills and different condiments we needed. Capurro's has a nice ambience on the pier. They open all of the windows for fresh air. I give Capurro's a 3.5 rating. *I would have given Capurro's a 4 star rating If our waiter was more attentive*
(3)Christine N.
Friendly service and great ambiance. We came in to use our groupon to enjoy crab dinner and ordered extra oysters. They treated us very well and honored our groupon without treating us any differently. Thank you for this. About the food, lumped crab salad was delish. Refreshing and tasty! Roasted crab was really good too. For clam chowder, it was so so. Oysters were fresh and ok too. Would recommend a try to our friends. :)
(4)Ji Won K.
.... The food was fine....I ordered the fish tacos with Caesar salad on the side.... My husband ordered some seafood combo which he devoured in like 5 mins and my son had a kids pizza....great place to make everyone happy with a little bit of everything from seafood to pasta and pizza. service was great. The food was fine/ ok for me...nothing spectacular and I would rate the food closer to 3.5 stars.
(4)Naz a.
Best part of experience: Woodroasted Crab Room for improvement: attentiveness of server Other good things: Chowders
(4)Kelly S.
Abysmal experience. Summary: 25-30 mins to receive drinks from bar, over 60 mins to receive sub-par food, dirty dishes stacked in bus trays in middle of restaurant! Unacceptable & shame on Ownership (which has been in the restaurant business for a few decades) to not be attentive to operations & products served i.e. bar, bus, wait & kitchen staff. Re Hostess: Our group of six experienced unbelievably poor service beginning with the Hostess. The low energy hostess originally seated us adjacent to two tables being used to bus dirty dishes. The Hostess was quite "put out" when we asked to be moved. She left us hanging there standing in the middle of the restaurant and after waiting 5-10mins she finally asked the bus boy to clean & set up a table. Re Bar: The bar was empty when we arrived and acquired two patrons over time. The restaurant was @ 1/4 capacity. After 25mins of waiting for our bar drinks, twice people from our group had to physically go to the bar to see what was going on and to obtain the drinks ordered which were sitting on a tray on the bar counter. Only to discover the bartender still had not poured the draft beer! Re. Bus Staff: It was obvious the service staff had not been properly trained. Throughout our lunch two tables in the middle of the restaurant were being utilized to hold bus trays and stack dirty dishes. Even when the owner arrived and saw this, no direction was given to move dirty dishes to the "back of the house." Re Kitchen Staff & Food: It took over 1 hour to receive our food. Various parties arrived after us, were served and departed while we still were waiting. The specials: Sea Bass and Petrale Sole and fried oysters were over cooked, dry and tasteless. Our guests had to request extra lemons and tartar sauce to counter the dry tasteless seafood. The Crab and Shrimp Louie's were decent and definitely the safest way to go.
(1)Kathryn N.
I have been coming here on a regular basis for about 8 years. I absolutely love it! I like the fact that it is family owned and operated and the seafood is fresh and local (there's a dock right behind the restaurant). I have come to know one of the waitresses and she knows what I like. She gives me ordering options that aren't even on the menu and has memorized my favorite cocktail, which is so delicious there and made from fresh squeezed juice. I am pretty sure if you wanted your fish piccata style or blackened style or whatever, the kitchen would accommodate you. I have never eaten dinner here, only lunch, but I am sure dinner would be perfect too. If you eat too much, walk up the Hyde Street hill back to Union Square like I often do!
(5)Rosie F.
Seriously, how many San Franciscans (born, raised, or pay property taxes here currently) like coming to the wharf? Yeah, none of us. If you have to come down here, Capurro's is not a bad place to go.
(4)s. j.
2nd time here and 2nd time with a Goupon. Service was good and Crab was Excellent. I would recommend this place. Also they a nice Happy Hour.
(4)Enrique C.
Groupon has crabs. Noel M. was gracious enough to share her crabby coupon with me. I swear we were sitting in the Groupon section, at least 3-4 other parties were spotted handing over their coupon. I started with the "chowdah" which was a wise creamy choice. The crab was wood roasted to perfection and chopped into smaller pieces so you could get through the shell and right to the meat. The server was friendly and never left our cocktails stay empty.
(4)Rama L.
I have been here every year for the past three years that my wife and I were joking if this becoming an annual tradition. We purchased a very good steal from groupon where we both had the roasted crab, soup, and butterscotch pudding. I live in the city so I seldom cross path with a tourist. It is refreshing to see them (most of them are in that area). In a way I like to explore and be a tourist and really appreciate where I live. This restaurant offers that connection for me. I personally enjoy the restaurant ambiancce particularly their service and how easy and comfortable they make us feel redeeming the groupon. As for the food, it's appropriate for me to classify it a a good tourist restaurant. The crab had a good white wine sauce to it hat made dipping with the bread irresistible. However I had the French onion soup and the soup wasn't warm enough to melt the sprinkle cheese that goes on top it. In other establishment, the cheese is heated and melted on top and that makes a real difference. The butterscotch pudding is quite surprising good. It had a good kick of the butterscotch but what stood out is the sweetness. Usually these type of establishment, the food is very salty and sweet. The crab had good favor where it didn't require heavy slat and the butterscotch pudding was readily smooth and goo that it wasn't too sweet. My wife and I enjoyed this place an a nice Easter afternoon. I hope to be back next year.
(5)Rajiv K.
loved the crab, the red chowder and the lightly dressed ceasar (We asked for it). Dessert (butterscotch pudding) was delicious too and service was great. We had a groupon and really enjoyed our experience.
(4)R S.
Would give zero stars if I could. Terrible food, terrible service. Went in for drinks and oysters and the oysters tasted like sewage. We ate 2 of the 6 and our waiter could have cared less. We were charged for everything and left without tipping the waiter. Horrible!
(1)Alex R.
We were seated at a table outside for 20 minutes before I went inside asking if a server was coming. I was told we would be served right away. 5 minutes later we still weren't served. We got up to leave and went inside to tell the hostess that we hadn't been served despite being seated for 25 minutes. The waitress happened to be near tne hostess and with an attitude said she had 3 other tables she was waiting on ( the place was nowhere near full inside. Looked more empty). I appreciate you being busy but a little decency warrants you coming outside and telling us you are overwhelmed or busy...sometbing. We were a party of 5 that got up and walked next door. Get it together.
(1)Drew H.
Came in for a mediocre bowl of chowder, and that's exactly what we got. Then we got to wait for our bill for nearly 25 minutes, and when we asked for it were treated to the "well, who was your waiter?" routine. They didn't say and we didn't ask, but we'd like to leave this subpar wharf eatery soon, please. We would have said something to the manager, but he was busy having a loud personal call on his cell.
(1)Connie Y.
Being around the wharf, I can't help but crave some clam chowder. After wandering around, we ended up around here around dinner time. We checked the menu to make sure there was clam chowder on the menu so we went in! The inside has a old steakhouse type of feel. There are a lot of booths with rectangular tables and semicircular tables. The light is somewhat dim, but it is a casual place nonetheless. We were seated promptly at a booth. The hostess and our waiter were both very nice. The waiter even had a bit of a sense of humor. He smiled whenever he talked to us and checked on us a few times. Service was quick too. We ordered and got our food probably within about 10 minutes (it felt really quick!). My friend and I shared a clam chowder in a bread bowl ($9.95) and a lobster ravioli ($19.95). He also ordered a Lagunitas IPA ($6.00). Our bill before tip was $39.05, which is pretty cheap. Unfortunately, I was not too impressed by the food. The bread bowl was fine, but the clam chowder wasn't great. Maybe it was sitting there for a while or it has been made in bulk. It was very thick and didn't taste particularly good. The lobster ravioli was okay on the first few bites. After that, it just tasted like lemon juice. I wish there was more flavoring and less lemon juice. It was moist enough though. Beware of parking around here during the day. It may be slightly difficult. The meters are $5.75 per hour and on Sundays, you have to pay from 12pm-7pm. I would definitely try to take public transportation to the wharf it possible.
(3)James R.
Didn't get to enjoy the food, but the friendly bar staff walked right up to us and offered a few happy hour deals a half hour after it was over. Can't beat that sort of courtesy IMO.
(4)David J.
Alright, all I can say is my wife told me, "this is the best sandwich I've ever had." Questions? Details: it was lunch, the sweet little chinese waitress was a pure joy, the wife had the salmon burger special and I had the other fish burger special whatever it was but it didn't matter cause my wife liked it so much and there it is!
(5)Richel R.
Average place to have dinner around Fisherman's Wharf. We tried the clam chowder, fried calamari, and the surf and turf. The clam chowder was creamy and flavorful. The fried calamari could have been better. It seemed a little too oily for me... Or maybe it wasn't allowed to sit and let some of the frying oil drip off. The surf and turf was also average. I felt that the waitstaff was attentive, available, and pleasant. Overall, a good experience for my first time visiting Fisherman's Wharf.
(3)Pattie C.
Went to Capurro's on Saturday, February 7th with a Groupon. The service was not the best. You got a choice of pasta, salad or soup with a Full Crab for 2 people. We chose the pasta (it was like a Child's portion). Crab was warm and excellent. Dessert was horrible (something butterscotch pudding) - YUCK - did not eat. Get ready to leave and they present us with a bill of almost $ 12.00 for Tax. OMG - What a rip off - that was not disclosed on the Groupon. I will surely never go there again!
(1)Terry S.
We ate at Capurro's twice last week and each meal was yummy. We were staying at the hotel across the street and wandered in. We were warmly greeted and, being a week night, we were seated right away. Imagine my glee when I ordered a margarita and found it to be more delicious than most Mexican restaurants I've gone to: 5 stars to the bartender! The amazing sourdough bread is a San Francisco treat and we enjoyed it while waiting for our order. The clam chowder was perfect and our main courses exactly what we expected. Alas, no room for dessert but I asked our server if there were any cookies, she came back to the table with a few Italian cookies that were very much appreciated. Will definitely return!
(4)Andrew K.
Totally 3.5 stars, but I'll round up. It's touristy and overpriced. But it's fun at the same time AND the crab is really good, and I liked the tangy zingy caesar salad, and the waiter was charming, and the clincher for the 4-star rating was the little mason jar of butterscotch pot de creme - WOWZA on that. So, it's fun.
(4)Aimee D.
This restaurant is a must on every trip to San Francisco! Service has always been great and the food is wonderful! The Cioppino and the Clam Linguine are to die for! The owner, Paul, makes his rounds through the dining room on a regular basis. That sets Capurro's apart from the rest, in my opinion. We normally try to steer clear of the Embarcadero tourist areas, but we will always brave the crowds for Capurro's.
(5)Steve D.
When we arrived at Fisherman's Wharf, we chose Capurro's because of the fish, of course, which I but not my wife was interested in. It is a nice enough place, right on the waterfront, but touristy and a bit overpriced for my money. One iced tea, hamburger, crab salad sandwich and small salad was $40, but I guess that is typical for a tourist location like the wharf. Food quality was ok. Portions just ok sized. There was not anything really wrong, just other places to explore next time.
(3)Phan N.
I took my friend here to celebrate her birthday last month and we had a great time! The restaurant was festive and cutely decorated throughout with holiday ornaments. And nice toasty fireplace- good for photo taking. We had the calamari, steak , and a chicken pasta plate. Tiramisu and blended drinks were also very tasty! Bread is so fresh and delicious here as well. I give this place 4 stars since our service that night was slow...took several minutes to get our waters refilled. But the beautiful view of Jack London Sq. makes you forget anyway at least for the time being.
(4)Mark D.
Warning... Warning.....Terrible service, and mediocre taste. The waiter continually messed up our order. My large salad was Soggy and the jumbo shrimp was tasteless. When we received our bill it was wrong and when we tried to get it corrected the manager argued with us and was not pleasant.
(1)Amy C.
Couldn't ask for anymore for a $45 groupon deal. Food is a little bit above average but the service and the owner is super friendly, which add one star to it. I personally like their Cesar salad a lot and we place an extra order other than the one came with the meal.
(4)Enah N.
came in with a groupon and totally worth it.it was a breeze making a reservation..came in during lunch time,,and yes you could use the groupon that says dinner for 2 anytime :) right when we got seated...complimentary bread and waters was served. We had clam chowder which was really delicious..tho for the groupon it only came with a small for one person cup with biscuit on the side.but it was really delicious.Caesar salad which has different taste to the dressing that makes it unique and yummy. For the main course I got the roasted crab which was suggested by our server that he says popular...its roasted with garlic and wine.I really enjoyed the taste.its very delicious and crabs were very very fresh. and for the dessert we got one each of the butterscotch kind like a coffee pudding.it was good. We ordered half a dozen of oysters..its a little bit small but it was ok. overall this place is a must try place in fishermans wharf.i would love to come back even if its not for groupon.
(5)Bhavisha P.
My friend and I came here last weekend for a quick drink while wondering around the wharf. There are many restaurants on this strip so it was nice to have stumbled upon this one. Once we walked in we realized it was also happy hour which made our day since it was a Saturday. Most places never have HH on the weekends. We got a glass of the Merlot and Chardonnay each and then some more. It was great! The bartender was amazing and so friendly and made our break from the touring great. I wish we were hungry because the food looked and smelled amazing. Being a local in SF everywhere we went was full of tourists, but here it was more of a local vibe which is always nice. We will definitely be back here to try the food and recommend this place to our friends.
(5)Huyen P.
I give this place 4 because of what I had was fairly good and the service was good. We ordered Calamari and clam chowder. The chowder came with Caesar salad which I thought was excellent. The food came out hot and steaming within 10 mins of ordering. Granted it was fairly easy to prepared but nonetheless good service. The Calamari was wow to me...very different flavor than what I had before and I have tasted many. We killed it to say the least. Price was fairly decent being on a high tourists area. There's out door tables which was perfect for people watching while munching :-)...very entertaining I might add ;-)...try it if you're at the Piers and not sure what to pick.
(4)Aimee H.
Food was delicious and fairly priced. I had The Signature, crab legs dripping in garlic butter and a filet mignon. Yummy, and perfect sized portion. The kids meals were 9.95, big portions of fish and chips and my kids loved it. Fresh, yummy and typically priced. :)
(4)Shelly T.
Location: Moscone Center North, Hall D The food was mediocre, the customer service was the worst I've ever experienced. The owner was absolutely rude and thought that the fact that this restaurant has been around so long excused the fact that none of our food came out at the same time, half of our orders were wrong, and the bill was outrageous. Oh, the bill was incorrect as well, but apparently it was our fault for "misreading" the menu. This place wouldn't even have been worth the groupon.
(1)Mary A.
We had to come here because one of my friends said they had the best clam chowder in all of San Fran. Little did we know this was an Italian restaurant. We just wanted a light snack so we ordered the Fried Calamari & the Clam chowder of course. I'm being generous here by giving them 4 stars since I really liked the place so much. The restaurant was pretty full for an afternoon. Then again this is fisherman's wharf where all the tourists cling to. Service was good. We were checked on several times. Our Calamari was very delicious indeed crisp batter which was well seasoned, although it had a ton of thyme in the batter which I don't mind. But after it being in the clam chowder as well which it shouldn't be in a classic clam chowder soup it got to be over whelming in taste. I felt the clam chowder was over kill in taste of thyme. You could barely taste the creamy silky broth of the chowder or even the melt in your mouth clams. I always love my chowder spiked with tabasco & this didn't even help it. I suggest they get rid of the thyme in the clam chowder & add it to their Cioppino instead. I understand that this is an Italian restaurant but don't mess with an old time classic. Stick to the basics for a famous clam chowder.
(4)Brittany K.
This restaurant is very good! Don't bother having the famous clam chowder out on the pier unless it is at an upscale restaurant- you'll just get flour heavy soup in a bread bowl. This place however, has great clam chowder. We ordered calamari for an app and loved it, homemade marinara and all. My husband had the special, swordfish, and loved it. Their hot sauce is also homemade, which is nice to know they enjoy making food from scratch. The service was great, and food arrived rapidly. I wasn't too hungry, so the soup and app was good for me, although the other table's food all looked amazing too. I would recommend this place to anyone staying in the Fisherman's Warf area.
(4)Spicy G.
I got a groupon for the crab meal for two. It is such a good deal!!! It comes with soup/salad/pasta and butterscotch custard. The crabs are fresh and made right. Good amount of crab meat as well. Soup: clam chowder or soup of the day Salad: Caesar salad Pasta: Rotini in tomato sauce Entree: Two big crabs cooked with white wine garlic sauce Dessert: butterscotch custard My four stars are ratings for crabs, dessert and service. Soup/Salad/Pasta are below par and not this restaurant's strength. Service is excellent!
(4)Amy C.
We came here because of a groupon. Every winter we buy a groupon and try a new crab place. This was the best one so far. We will definitely be back. I had the steam crab and lentil soup and my husband had the woodstone roasted crab and red chowder, all were excellent! Our son had the white clam and garlic pizza, which was also great. The butterscotch pudding was good, but we were stuffed and only had a bite to taste it. Our waiter, Carlo, gave us great recommendations and made sure we had what we needed. Great waiter, great food!
(5)Michele P.
Greasy food. Slow service. There wasnt many people, so not sure why service was so slow...???
(2)Ann M.
I love this place! It's probably my favorite seafood italian restaurant to go to. I came here 3 times in one month before. The wood fire roasted crab is to die for, the oysters outstanding and the service has always been incredible. If you are a seafood and italian food lover this place offers the best of both worlds. Also, conveniently enough they have there own parking lot behind the restaurant that makes it easy to get to.
(5)Erika R.
Our family wanted to try something different so we came here as the menu looked good and my son wanted crab. I ordered fish tacos which were pretty good. My younger son really enjoyed his crab legs, clams, prawns and oysters although the servings were a bit small. My older son ordered a kids burger which was too rare for his taste. The chowder was pretty delicious and my husbands crab sandwich was too. Overall good service and good food.
(3)Kelley L.
Excellent clam chowder and excellent service! I only eat the white clam chowder in bread bowl. When served with complimentary bread, the sourdough is the best choice. Seriously. Their beer list is also a bit limited, but why not get one with your chowder? Also, get the white clam chowder over the red clam chowder. The white clam chowder tastes better. Also, the sourdough bread bowl was not as fresh, so I would not expect you to eat it all, sadly. However, the clam chowder is delicious. (: My most recent server, Kelly, was super awesome. She was very welcoming, courteous and helpful. She made the experience very fun and easygoing.
(4)Sparky W.
I am a local I went here last night for Crab! I've been there 3 times. The Staff is very Friendly & Professional. Mr. Capurro stopped by the table to say Hi. I like this place & will go back again!
(4)T T.
Came her a couple days ago for a Groupon funded date. It was the middle of the week so parking was easy and the restaurant was pretty empty, the 3-4 other couples there were also on Groupon dates. -Staff was nice -Restaurant clean -Coctails were a-ight -Got the Woodstone crab and chilled crab....Woodstone was recommended by waiter and he was right -Butterscotch dessert was a-ight as well Overall good experience. They also have Happy Hour there that looks pretty good.
(3)lourdes l.
This local missed on menu as one of the ways you could order crab. The garlic and wine sauce option now includes tomato. Ruined!
(2)Nancy L.
I almost love this restaurant but HATED the service. Thank God, hubby was in a good mood cuz this could have been a nightmare of an experience. Food, great. Ambiance, very good vibe. Service, WHAT SERVICE?? Except for bringing our dinner to us, the waiter basically forgot about us. We had to ask for our bill TWICE. The time between taking our dinner plates away to getting our desserts was 35 minutes. 30 minutes to ask WHAT was for dessert and five minutes to bring it. I will give it a try again but hopefully get a different waiter.
(3)Alvin F.
Came here to grab my son some pasta to go. I assumed it was going I be good considering the amount of people eating there this evening. We tried to give my son the pasta... He spit it out. I decided to taste it... it was very bland! No flavor at all! I saw the cream sauce there, but it must have been watered down. It tasted pretty much like boiled pasta in water. Horrible! Ended up getting my son something at Boudin. I was fooled by the crowd! I'd go somewhere else or at least don't order a kids pasta for your kids.
(1)Jerry T.
I want to start out by saying this was the first time we had eaten at this restaurant which is located on Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco. The staff where very nice and the restaurant was nice and clean. The wait staff and the table cleaning staff where friendly and on top of everything. My friend ordered the crab sandwich ($14.95), which came with clam chowder and coleslaw. All of which I was told was very good. Now, on the other hand, the fish and chips ($18.95) where terrible. They where by far I have ever eaten. I spent three years in England so I know excellent fish and chips. The beer batter on the fish after being deep fried was oily and so thin it looked like skin on the inside. It also tasted burnt. When I asked our waiter how often they changed the oil in their friers and I was told no more than two days. This to me explained the poor and burnt taste of the fish. Will I go here again, probably not.
(2)J F.
Went there for late lunch with 8 ppl, including 2 toddlers. We were quickly accomodated. Service was great. My fish tacos were delicious!!! Very yummy casual lunch food-- calm chowder, salad, chicken fingers, pizza, salad with shrimp. Everyone enjoyed their meal. I would definitely return.
(5)Jim W.
Had lunch here and the sand dab sandwich was very good.
(4)Christina G.
Came back for another visit this weekend. FABULOUS! Perfect lunch with hubby. We were seated quickly, had a friendly waiter and let me add a hot waiter. LOL---well, he was. He got my order perfectly though I had a bit of a special request. We both cleaned our plates and were incredibly happy. The restaurant was clean and pretty full of other happen clients. Enjoyed seating by the window and people watching while we ate. I give this visit an enthusiastic 5 stars without even having to think about it :)
(5)Jennifer A.
Groupon = $35 for soup, salad, or pasta, a crab each, and shared dessert. Pretty good deal, if you ask me. * Clam chowder was good, but not anything crazy * Roasted crab was a little dry (I imagine b/c of the roasting, might rethink that if I go back), but tasty, sauce had a nice spice. I wish we got the brains, but we're in an American restaurant so I guess people don't like the brains * We did not get to choose dessert, it was the butterscotch creme de pot which would have been excellent had it set better. The flavor was good though Overall, friendly service, but a bit slow. A decent meal, especially for the price.
(4)Rhonda B.
We recently had a very nice lunch at Capurro's on Fisherman's Wharf in SF. My Sanddabs were delicious and my daughter, who doesn't like seafood, enjoyed her Tri-tip sandwich. We also had two decadent desserts - the pumpkin cheesecake and a chocolate cake. Even their coffee was good! The service was very good & I loved their Italian accents! The prices were really reasonable for the Wharf. I will definitely return!
(4)Alison B.
We love coming here for lunch! The whole crabs are a must. Parking a couple of blocks up on beach. Great wait staff!
(5)S L.
Thanks to Groupon, I came here for dinner. The restaurant was empty except for 2 other tables on Weds night. Waiter was friendly and very attentive. Go for the crab, they were delicious. Got the woodstone roasted and chilled marinated crabs. They were fresh and had very good flavor. I would recommend the woodstone roasted. The salad and calamari was average. I enjoyed my blueberrie martini but I did not get that much of the drink - noticed that it was not filled to the top of the glass. The butterscotch pudding dessert was good but a little too sweet for me. There's street parking on the night I was here and there is a parking lot in the back of the restaurant.
(4)Mr. T.
Greasy tourist trap. Crab cakes were of poor quality and shiny with oil. Fish tacos had tiny pieces of fish in a thick batter that was fried in what tasted like very old oil. Of course, if you're getting food around fisherman's wharf, this is sort of what you gotta expect.
(2)Lisa H.
I am very sorry to say That we came in looking for a good clam chowder, we were promised one and it was bad, no clams to be found, my daughter order pasta, that was over cooked, and the sauce was red water. Anyway we still ate it, I left tip based on the service and considering the bad food I didn't wanna leave much, $12 dollars, but to my surprise after I left the restaurant I realize that the waitress was chasing me saying that I forgot to tip her that she needed $5 more dollars!! I have never been chased after for tips, unreal!! They called the owner and he was the rudest person ever, even after I explained to him how bad the service and food was I was being chased for $5 more dollars for tips!!!! He still sided with the waitress, he yelled at me as I walked away, have a good life!!!!! In a sarcastic way, tall guy, curly gray hair, flat lower front teeth, seems to be Italian!! Stay away from him, stay away from this place all together!!
(1)Sarah L.
We were looking for a place near fisherman's wharf with reasonably priced seafood that could accommodate a group. This restaurant fit the bill and was a perfect choice. The crab chowder is to die for! I might go back for another cup this trip.
(4)Rachel A.
My friend and I came here for a girl's night, after purchasing a Groupon that was too good to pass up. We got there early and got cozy at the bar. The bartender was a lot of fun, and insisted we try the specialty cocktails. I don't quite remember which one we got (something minty?), but it was great! We were in a fantastic mood by the time we were seated, so it must have done the trick. It took us over an hour to pick over the bones of our crabs, and we were just filthy with crab debris everywhere, but we had a ridiculous amount of fun. We were there until after closing, getting those last delicious morsels out of the deceased crustaceans, but no one ever rushed us. The butterscotch pudding was so good, I almost licked the bowl (note: if you use your fingers to scoop out what's left, it's still not considered ladylike but your friends will judge you less). Despite the fact that our waiter knew we had a Groupon, he was extremely welcoming and gracious (you always hear those horror stories about deal-purchasers being treated like second-rate customers elsewhere). We mentioned how surprised we were by their positivity. He explained that the Groupons are godsends for places on the Wharf, since business is usually so slow in the off-season and the staff can go a few nights without serving a single table. It was nice to get his perspective and be part of a win-win situation, both for our wallets, our tummies, and the wait staff. Overall, we had a great time at Capurro's and would encourage even the most local of locals to give it a shot!
(5)Alyssa D.
I'm shocked this place got good reviews. We ate here yesterday and not one part of our meal was worth paying for. Most was hardly edible. I ordered chicken Marsala. The chicken was so over cooked and had such a strange, awful flavor that I ate one bite and that's it. My kids chose to share the salmon. It was clearly not fresh. If it had been cooked any more, it would have been ash. I don't know how anyone would let that dish leave the kitchen. The calamari we started with was obviously not fresh. One bite and I was done with that, too. I did somehow manage to choke down a bowl of clam chowder. It had a strange taste I can't quite describe. Almost like a stale flavor. Very strange. The bread that was served to us was stale. The marinara on my daughter's pasta was a strange brown color. Our server either didn't notice over half our food was untouched or she didn't care. I would never eat here again and would certainly never recommend to anyone. Keep on walking down the street and you'll find dozens of places that are a hundred times better.
(1)Shannon O.
Great location, atmosphere and friendly staff, this is as San Francisco as you can get with seafood, yummy clam chowder and an ocean view!!
(5)william b.
Stay away from this place!!! Don't waste your money on this over priced, out of date, tired old wharf rip off. Food is bad, owner is rude, pushy and overbearing
(1)Daniel M.
Came here for dinner. I had the crab and steak combo. The crab tasted fishy and not fresh. The steak was a disaster. The taste was awful. Tasted like old meat. Would not recommend!
(1)Rick P.
The host was great, the food was amazing,,,,,, our server was one of the most terrible that we have ever had !!
(3)Chinsin S.
I used a Groupon at this place last night, and it was definitely a good deal. $35 for $70 worth of food! I got a whole crab ( deal came with one whole crab per person), red clam chowder, bread, and a dessert. We got Woodstone Roasted crabs. The crab was good, but not worth the full regular price. The portion size was relatively small, so don't expect too much. It was absolutely flavorful and delicious; however, I did wish it was a bit warmer. I felt like it arrived rather cold. The clam chowders, the white and the red, were perfect. I would almost say they were the best part of the meal. The portion was small, regularly priced at $6+, but it was still a great soup! My friend liked the dessert, but I wasn't too much of a fan. I don't remember the name, but it was some kind of caramel topped pudding. The servers refilled our water glasses and bread plate a few times, but there was often a delay. Overall, it was a decent experience for fine dining. The service needs some work; they were definitely understaffed for the night.
(3)Nelly Y.
Service was immaculate. The host, food runners, and servers worked as a team to provide top notch service. I was we'll taken care of! The crab was so fresh, clam chowder was good, and the butterscotch pudding was heaven.
(5)Gina W.
Delicious garlic butter oven roasted crabs!!! The service was excellent as well! Our waiter was friendly and attentive. The clam chowder was ok. The butterscotch pudding (I think) was surprisingly delicious and not overwhelmingly sweet. The flavor is intense, delicious! We enjoyed our crab lunch a lot and would definitely go back for more!!
(4)Brian K.
Great place with good food and personal service. Good beer selection. This is a local bar that will give you a real personal feeling of the Wharf area. Go see the port state park next door. Johnny was my bartender. Great guy. Go see them.
(4)David G.
Like almost everyone here we came on a Groupon. Made reservations and showed up. We were an hour early due to a lack of traffic and tried to get in but the host said we needed to come back. No issue since I wanted to walk the wharf anyways, we came back 30 minutes later and he saw us and sat us down. Service was OK, our waiter was really nice and friendly but everyone else from the guy that gave us our waters to the young lady that brought our food seemed like they were having a bad day. I wasn't sure about the groupon and how it worked but I thought I saw somewhere that you had your choice of the 4 crab dishes (different styles of cooking) but we weren't offered that choice. I wasn't upset because I wanted the fire roasted crab. I did see on other yelp reviews that people got their choice. We both ordered the pasta side and we ordered an extra cup of clam chowder. The clam chowder was very salty and coming home that night I noticed that a lot of yelpers stated theirs was salty as well. Our pasta was OK I guess, seemed like the sauce came out of a can and was nothing special, yelpers also complained about the same thing.....hello Capurros listen to your customers!!!!!!! The crab is what saved this review. It was awesome. Although we did not get whole crabs but rather bits and pieces the flavor and amount of meat was very good. I noticed while eating mine I had one claw and about 10 little legs!!!!!! I think as others say they break the crabs up when they cook them and then try to put them back together as close as they can. My legs were small so they probably added extra. Two glasses of wine totaling 18 dollars and two clam chowder cups and we still paid over 75 dollars including the 35 dollars for the Groupon. I might come back here if I see another deal but as far as paying full price I might have to pass, the crab was good but the sides just don't justify paying 34.95 a person.
(3)Daniel L.
Veronica: "When in Rome." Ron: "Yes, please do go on." And that explains how we wound up here. A thing called "cioppino" (for the tourists it is pronounced chap-pinot) or more properly stated, a thing I saw on the menu that I had to wikipedia to find out what it was. A cioppino here at Capurro's is a big ass sourdough bread bowl stuffed with mixed seafood and a tomato broth with chunks of tomato. Think of it like a very odd geometric hot pocket with seafood. This is where that magical foodstuff began back in 'ye olden days - this is Fisherman's Wharf history that you can eat, so it is the best kind of history, just like going through Belgium and drinking all of the finest Trappist brewery beer you can find. Except this is seafood. Plus sourdough. Plus local flavor. To reference Anchorman, this is an item of food that dabbles. Now that I have said good things it is time to be a Debby Downer. Bad service. For such bad service you are going to think it is more 'spensive than it should be - because hey, Red Lobster has awful service but that is a really cheap date (with free biscuits!!! the best part!!!) and even cheaper since you won't be looking at a second date if you took him/her to Red Lobster any more than you would if you had taken your special person out for a first date at the Olive Garden. But with all these complaints about Red Lobster-like service, I would still give four stars with my hypercritical yelp ratings distribution? Do tell me more. It took forever to get our beers. Okay. Not everyone is perfect. Going without a second beer until we were ready for the check and to get out, well, not everyone is marginally average at service. And it wasn't even busy, there were mucho empty tables. If you wikipedia'd the cioppino way back when I started talking about it you know that there is a lazy man's cioppino (where all the work has already been done for you) and a regular cioppino where your peasant hands need to prepare everything. This is a regular-peasant-hands-do-it-yourself place. Which is fine. I watch Man Versus Food, let's do this, you don't know me. It is all good. Jumbo shrimp, clams, mussels, scallops, tomato fish broth, crab, and that delicious hunk of sourdough. It all works together well - especially my favorite parts of the scallops, crab, and tomato soaked bread. It's not a very formal place so I like it since I showed up in jeans and was not turned back out into the street as a peasant. The service could use some work, a certain Earl of Lemongrab might claim it was UNACCEPTABLE to wait that long for a first beer and not get a chance for a second until it was patently obvious we wanted the check and to GTFO. But if you like trying local food, tracking places like on Man Versus Food when you travel to cities, then you need a cioppino right now. It is magical. It costs $28 but hey, it's worth it. You couldn't put this together at home if you wanted to, so just come here and let them do it.
(4)Sarah C.
What a pleasant surprise. We had a bit of a tricky morning and got dropped off near this Restaurant before going to bike the bridge. We needed a quick lunch so we didn't give it much thought and walked in because it was close. I thought it would be an overpriced tourist trapped but our food was excellent, I had the Caesar salad and crab chowder and my husband had the fish tacos(I was jealous) Service was quick and polite and prices were very fair.
(5)Shirley N.
3.5 overall rating Like many recent patrons, we also redeemed a Groupon. $45 for choice of either soup, salad, or pasta for two, and two crabs and one dessert of butterscotch creme brûlée. Typically $34.95 crab dinner each. The starters were average. We got the rigatoni side and a cup of red clam chowder soup. The crabs were the highlight. You can have the crab chilled, steamed, or wood oven roasted. I chose steamed and hubby chose wood roasted. Very very fresh. Also pre cracked although you're provided a nut cracker and a small fork. I liked the restaurant interior. Lots of dark wood and nautical artifacts throughout the restaurant. Attentive service. They kept asking if we wanted more bread. With the Groupon offer and two glasses of Chianti wine, it still came to another $34.00 as we tipped on the original price. It wasn't necessarily a good deal, but it was another place we had never eaten at or was even aware of as we tend to avoid the touristy areas. Better deals on crab can usually be had at ethnic places like a Chinese restaurant.
(3)Felicia R.
One of the best happy hours in San Francisco . Me and my boyfriend love it here the happy hour is so amazing from 3-6 and it's $3 beers and 3 appetizers and well drinks . The food is so fresh and the margarita pizza is so yummy made in a wood fire pizza oven by real italian recipes . I recommend this place to everyone . Can't wait to be a foodie here until I die Mmm
(5)Evg M.
Yesterday, I met with my childhood Israeli friends who are visiting San Francisco. While walking on Fisherman's Wharf, we had decided to have dinner at some of the local restaurants. We chose the one close to us, and it turned out to be Capurro's on 498 Jefferson St. ( capurros.com ). The host asked us where we were from. One of my friends said that we are from Israel, and the host's smile faded away immediately. The host then rushed inside the restaurant. Frankly, I didn't get what was going on at the time, since we were waiting outside. After waiting for a while, we went inside and noticed the host there. He saw us and tried to ignore us at first, and then after some time asked us to follow him and showed our table. While preparing the table, the same guy asked whether we speak Arabic, and we said no, we don't. Then he left, seemingly disappointed. After a while we've overheard that he is half-Italian, half-Palestinian; then we understood what's going on. I never expected such a disgraceful treatment in San Francisco, and I got deeply offended by this behavior, especially because I was showing the city to my visiting friends. I've never had similar issues in Israel. I would never recommend Capurro's to anybody, since this place keeps employees who discriminate their guests based on their country of origin and the language they speak.
(1)Cathleen G.
Expect a delightful meal, in a real San Francisco, local family owned establishment- this is the place! The fish us all purchased daily straight from the boats, from the local fisherman, Don't let the fisherman's wharf tourist crowd influence or deter you. Capurro's has been locals here before it was a tourist attraction. The food will fill your belly especially when completed with a Pietro made Irish coffee for dessert!
(5)Shawna Y.
Was greeted by a lovely hostess, and seated quickly. Immediately the owner came over and introduced himself, and gave us the specials for the day, and also brought us some bread. The waiter was super nice and very knowledgeable. I ordered the Sole and the honey ordered the Snapper. I also ordered a small salad(to share with my daughter who was super hungry and couldn't wait) salad was average, but since my daughter decided to eat all the tomatoes, the owner brought her some of her own, so sweet:-) My Sole was cooked perfect, good seasoning, risotto was a little heavy, and green beans were not overdone. Dessert of in house mascarpone cheesecake was wonderful. Not sure how Overall, great service, great food. Would recommend to others.
(4)Lisa T.
If you are looking for a spot for lunch: good food, reasonably priced (for SF on the wharf), clean, good service, this is the spot. We stopped in Franks Fisherman store and the owner recommended it. Great tip.
(4)Colette P.
Capurro's has great food, an friendly staff. I recomend anything seafood here. The waitresses are nice, but may be stretched a little thin, otherwise great place for a date or dinner with friends. Also they had a great groupon deal recently! hopefully we can expect to see more of these
(4)Nathan P.
Worst place. What's a Marguerita pizza without the fresh basil leaves and fresh tomatoes. What we got was chopped cubed tomatoes and no basil. The "owner", well he claimed to be owner. Claimed his family owned this for a long time. Well if they left it for him, it will be short lived. He kept making excuses. A simple we're deeply sorry and how can we make it right? Would have suffice. This bozo couldn't do that. If I could give him a zero rating that would have been too much. Customers beware.
(1)Robin F.
I had lunch here with a friend after a nice little boat tour around the bay. (FYI-want a decent tour of SF Bay then go see the crew of the Wacky Jacky. Best $15 you'll spend in Fisherman's Wharf). Anyway, so this place was recommended by the captain of the boat. My friend and I made the little walk and were greeted pleasantly by the host. He asked where we from. I told him I was visiting from Memphis but my friend was a local. He beamed (the host, not my friend) and began to talk about Memphis and how much he loved BB King. We got a decent table and fast service. I ordered the salad and clam chowder in a bread bowl. I had never had clam chowder before and I was nervous my first experience with it would not be the best. I was pleasantly surprised. It was delicious. Very creamy and smooth. The bread bowl was delicious as well although too much to finish. A bit touristy, sure, but you're in Fisherman's Wharf so you can't expect to not see any tourists. I mean, I am one! Go for a bay tour and then stop here for lunch. Not a bad way to spend the day.
(4)Meat X.
Last month, I came here with a friend, we purchased a crab deal from groupon, The crab was delicious, we ordered marinated chill crab and some thing is called wood cooked crab. clam chowder was not bad just small potion. service was great even during late night. we were there around 9:00 pm. I will return next time. Compare to other places the price is fair in fisherman wharf.
(4)James P.
Don't do it. This super touristy place lures you in with a good price on the chalk board outside, and then completely disappoint with the service. It was 3:00, so not the height of lunch OR dinner, but somehow, the waiter kept telling us how busy they were...We waited for FIFTEEN minutes before the waiter even came over to us.... Once he did take our order, it took forever to bring over pre-prepared soup and salad...we were never asked how our meal was, and then once we were done, waited another 15 minutes before anyone came over and brought us the check...The food was fine, but the terrible service left a bad taste in my mouth.
(2)Laurie F.
Staff was welcoming to a group of 7. Our waiter answered questions about the menu and accommodated special requests. The specials were mixes of wonderful tastes: halibut and shrimp risotto, sea bass and gnocci.
(5)Alfred L.
To start we got Drakes Bay oysters from nearby Point Reyes and Blue Point oysters from the Atlantic. The Drakes Bay were more flavorful but I enjoyed both. We ordered Dungeness crab and filet mignon. The crab was not spectacular partly because the garlic butter sauce was too heavy to complement the crab. We ordered the filet mignon medium rare and it came out nearly well done. It was entertaining to see the chef make a face to our server that read "really?" when we sent this back in. He's one of those chefs with character that you see on tv. He got it right the second time so we forgive him. After all, this is a seafood restaurant. It was disappointing how they don't have the crab figured out, which was why it loses stars. For dessert we had pot de creme which was a caramel pudding and possibly the best received part of the meal, as well as the New York cheesecake was also made quite well.
(3)terri b.
Beautiful restaurant. awesome food with reasonable prices. The staff is excellent! It is the hidden gem. The owner Paul is lovely. Always helping his staff and walking around making sure his customersare happy. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
(5)Justin V.
Service was abysmal! Party of 12 and every entree was delivered incorrectly. The waiter was beyond inept and had to be reminded of our drink orders regularly. At the end our bill reminded me of a bad impressionist painting, convoluted. We proceeded to complain and spoke with the manager and was told that it was our fault for not making it clear to the service staff what we wanted. It goes without saying a customer wants the meal ordered in a timely manner and a bill that does not need deciphering. Be warned if dining here and if you do I hope your experience is better then our groups.
(1)Maria R.
Bought a Groupon for this restaurant. The food was delicious! We had ordered calamari for appetizers and it was so good. Everything we got was yummy. We had both the red and white clam chowder, roasted crab and some type of custard for dessert (can't remember the name).
(4)Oren R.
Went there with the Groupon for a crab dinner for two + soup/pasta/salad + desert. They have free parking which is great in that location. However, there are very few spots and when we got there (4:15) they were all taken. Let's start with the good - the crab, which is the reason we came there for was good. Tasty & juicy. The soups were ok, nothing spectacular, but again - came there for the crab, so no complaints. For desert, we were informed that it was already on the way. I asked if we had a choice, but apparently for the Groupon deal, you don't get to choose your desert. I wanted coffee, but was never offered, so we just went and got Irish coffees at Buena Vista afterwards. Their loss, my gain. The main reason to know off the 2 stars is the service. Really amateur service. - No bread was served until we asked for it mid meal. - The soup bowls were only cleared off our table after we finished with desert. - No wipes served after the crab, so I eventually asked for them and received another napkin, so I just washed my hands in their bathroom. These are little things, but they dampen the experience.
(3)Michelle F.
Went here to use my Groupon deal: 2 dungness crabs, a choice of salad, soup or pasta & a dessert to share. I had a great dining experience, but making the reservation threw my off a little bit. Since this place is a tourist spot (right in the heart of the Wharf area), I expected to have a better experience making a reservation. The man who answered seemed like he was pushy & was trying to rush me in making my reservation. I have a Spanish/Italian sounding last night & when I tried to spell it...he said "I'm Italian, I know!" FYI- I'm not Italian & I usually have to spell it out to others, so I thought he was a bit rude. On a positive note: when we actually went to the restaurant, my cousin & I had a great experience. Our server was friendly and was not annoyed that we had a groupon (I've had other places roll their eyes or act rude because of me using my groupon. He was funny and attentive, which I greatly appreciated. The food was delicious. We both got our crabs roasted and it was cooked perfectly. The clam chowder was good as well...it didn't taste too fishy. I wish I would say I'd come back, but as a local, I think I can get crab for cheaper in a less touristy area. I'd definitely recommend it to others if they're visiting SF though!
(3)Judy P.
I was able to use a groupon to experience this restaurant. Really good food and attentive staff. I recommend their woodstove crab with garlic white wine. It was delicious!
(5)Mike F.
Service was good. Food was ok. I have a cup of clam chowder everywhere I go. This was the worst I've had. It was ok. Just bland and tasteless.
(3)Lorena G.
We used our groupon and were extremely impressed. The service was great. The crab was so fresh and tender. We recommend the wood stone roasted crab. We were not treated any different because of our groupon. Thumbs UP!!!
(5)Kellie R.
Overall good and easy place to enjoy. In the heart of tourist central along Fisherman's Wharf. Plenty of room for groups. Indoor and outdoor seating. The fish and chips includes two HUGE pieces of deliciously battered fish accompanied with simple and somewhat forgettable fries. But keep it simple and it works still. The oysters are good and it's a nice people watching.
(3)Kim H.
If you're looking for a great restaurant on the Wharf in San Francisco, I recommend Capurro's. Paul Capurro and his family are excellent hosts, and when Paul's there he's gregarious and generous with stories and makes you feel like you're a dinner party guest at his house. The seafood, especially the crab, is outstanding. Here's a fun article about this family restaurant's history: insidescoopsf.sfgate.com…
(5)Diana P.
Very friendly place. The cesear salad is authentic, bread and especially the olive oil is extremely good, fresh whole crabs in the garlic parsley base are tasty. We've only ever gone with a groupon, and the price is just right for what is served.
(3)Puneet K.
We had a lovely dinner at Capurro's . The wine, woodstone roasted oysters, clam chowder, and woodstone roasted crabs were all delicious. Our server was clearly a pro. Every aspect of our dining experience was superb.
(5)Mony K.
Great for family to have crab and get dirty eating some delicious seafood, they can expand on appetizer and sides
(5)jane n.
This place is YUMMY & FRESH ! ! I love the oysters here! Although their price isn't so cute, you get for what you pay for. I love it's location as well, you can go walking on the pier and drop by or if there's a long line you can always walk around as you wait. I can't wait till i come back !
(4)Brian C.
Pietro the bartender is AWESOME!!!! The owner comes out and talks to everyone, and takes pictures with you. Great Place!!!
(5)Emily W.
The food and service was just OK. Beer selection was good, some different brews so that was great. Was looking for fresh, healthy seafood options and this provided a good option.
(3)John R.
Both food and service was excellent. The clam chowders, both styles were great. Has a kids menu and friendly servers.
(4)H K.
I came here last week with a Groupon that was about to expire. I had the wood-roasted crab (along with a side salad and a clam chowder), and the crab was very good. I usually don't think of Fisherman's Wharf as a place to go for crab. However, having the Groupon was a perfect reason to go and give it a try. I even had a crab to go for dinner at home for the following evening, since the Groupon was for two meals but I couldn't get a friend or co-worker to join me. Therefore, I ended up going by myself. I was thankful for the server who told me to take one to go, something that I didn't think of at the time. I guess I was having a mental lapse up to that point. =)
(4)Christine W.
Went here with my b/f for valentines day weekend. He purchased a coupon off of livingsocial I believe so it was $25 for $50 worth of food. This place is for tourists as its right in fisherman's wharf. The decor is nice and they obviously specialize in seafood. We ended up getting.. 2 oysters - meh, standard a sampler appetizer plate (fried shrimp, crab cake, calamari) - standard again. The crab cake kind of feel apart, the calamari was ok, the Shrimp was really delicious seafood ciopinno - this came in a bread bowl and it was tasty but the bread I could do without as it was pretty hard crab pasta - this was flavorful but my bf and I felt like there was not enough crab in it. Overall the food was ok.... the fact that we had the coupon was pretty much the reason why we ate here as this place is pretty expensive for what you are getting. Its a nice date spot though if you are looking to share an appetizer and some drinks if you are in the neighborhood.
(2)Tom L.
Would recommend. Sat right near the open window facing the golden gate bridge. The kitchen is there for you to see and watch the chefs do work. Clam chowder, whether you get the white or red, are meaty and delicious. Now here is what I strongly recommend. Their fish tacos were BANGING! Had an awesome variety of different toppings on the tacos including guac, which is a MUST! Portions were good, and price wasn't a wallet buster. Their homemade hot sauce is BOMB! Would definitely try again.
(4)Elly C.
I was just here the other night, and my first impression upon entering was terrible. Dear sir seating people at their tables, why must you be so rude to me? I told you I had a reservation for 6:30, and then you proceeded to rudely mock me when I forgot to give you my name. This definitely did not set the tone of the night for me. Had the Groupon deal: Cup of clam chowder- it actually tasted pretty good. Very creamy. Wood-roasted crab- huge portion of legs. Tasty. Enough said. Dessert- it was supposed to be a small portion of butterscotch pudding topped with whipped cream and served with two little cookies/biscotti things. Two words: super rich. Overall, it was an okay restaurant. Service was spotty. I couldn't even remember who my waiter was, because he did not even come back to check on us often. I honestly don't think this experience was worth the money. I might come back for clam chowder in a bread bowl though...at least it would be somewhat reasonably priced.
(3)Yummy L.
We loved the Woodstone Roasted Crab in garlic white wine. It was absolutely delicious!!! Fried Calamari was meh. Ceasar salad was fresh and tasty. We also ordered the White Clam pizza but it wasn't to our liking. The chicken scallopini was tasty but it was made with just a whole chicken breast and served with french fries (the menu said mashed potatos). Elijah was our server and he was very friendly. The dining room itself was very comfortable and inviting.
(4)Robin h.
I had a very nice time. I loved the crab, it had a garlicky sauce and pasta which was perfect! My son had the cioppino He was quiet once his plate got there, which means it's gooood! A very nice atmosphere, I even had a chocolate dessert. A+ meal!!!!!!
(5)Alix J.
With this location it could be touristy blah but it's not! We had delicious food and good service. Roasted crab, beer-battered fish and fried oysters were high points.
(4)A S.
Came here b/c of the groupon deal, it was definitely worth it considering the cost of crab here. The salad was a good way to start the meal, I saw the pasta option on another table and it looked sad though so I'd steer away from that. The crab was tender and tasty. It was definitely enough food, we also added on a couple drinks to the meal. The dessert was a little butterscotch type custard which was very sweet-it looks small, but was just enough to share in my opinion. The staff is friendly and attentive, each course went very smoothly and everything was timed well. The decor is lower lighting and nice for a date. Kind of far out at the end of the wharf area, but worth it for the groupon. Most likely I would have never ended up here otherwise.
(4)Stephanie P.
Pretty good for a restaurant on the Wharf! I ordered the clam chowder breadbowl and let me tell you, it was one of the best clam chowders I've had on the Wharf. I'd come here again if I was craving clam chowder again.
(3)Stephanie C.
This is really the best crab I've ever had at a restaurant! Our server was Will and he was really friendly. They seemed a bit disorganized with their numbering system (which food goes to which table, so some people got their entree before their appetizers), but our table turned out fine. The roasted crab was delicious! It's cooked with a white wine and butter sauce. Yummy! The whole crab had a lot of meat and wasn't dry at all.
(5)Frank S.
This place does not deserve a 3.5 star rating! Service was average .The food was horrible!
(1)Jessica H.
I remembered this place was like..expensive for two people. I did remember the pasta was pretty good though :)
(3)Geoffrey M.
I came in for lunch and had the half crab sandwich with a cup of chowder. Both were fresh and delicious. My only criticism would be that the french fries were very plain and uninspired.
(4)Elaine Y.
great service! friendly helpful staff all around and did i mention the crab was delicious... had a groupon for 2 crab dinners and sides and 1 dessert. it was for 2 people but was enough for three... you get to chose how they prepared the crab. we went with the recommendation of the wood cooked w/ garlic wine sauce (OMG) so yummy i think i licked the bowl clean. other reviewers said it was touristy but it's located near pier 39 so what do you expect? i thought it was cool and it's neat sometimes to be a "tourist" in your own town. i would totally go back. thanks groupon for the suggestion. i would not have tried before but i'm so glad i did. btw... heard from the table next to us that they have great pizza...hmmm... more things to try....
(5)Donna W.
We tried both clam chowder's (red & white) and the breaded shrimp as an appetizer. Wonderful! I had the crab (best crab in the city) & my husband had the special, sea bass over gnocchi. It was great too! Wine prices were very reasonable. Wait staff very friendly. Just a great experience overall. This was our second time there & we will definitely be back.
(5)Rosie S.
Worst restaurant ever! If I could give it zero stars I would. We waited an hour for our meal and the waiter never came to ask if we needed anything. We came for my mom's birthday and definitely weren't treated like we mattered. Yes, this is a touristy spot. High turnover. All they really care about is making a quick buck off tourists. They do not cater to locals or care for return customers. If you're a tourist and staying in the Fisherman's Wharf area, and do not care to venture out of the area, then by al means. But if you want a pleasant experience, look elswhere.
(1)Lily K.
We were tired and tired of the crowd on the pier. Each restaurant had the same thing. This was the last place to check out and I am so happy we stopped. The happy hour included some craft beer. The pasta was fresh and cooked al dente. Seafood was not overcooked. Dessert is all homemade. Service is great. All I needed after that was a nap. I will definetly come back and recommend to my friends.
(4)Alice H.
We had a wonderful dinner at Capurro's. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was fun and comfortable and the food was delicious. We especially liked the desserts. I highly recommend you make a reservation the next time you are in town. Be sure to say hi to the owner, Paul. Tell him Alice sent you!
(5)Garett T.
Been here two Fleet Weeks in a row with the fambly. Food's always decent, staff is friendly, and there's plenty of "school spirit" (based on the many cheering fans of the televised Giants game back in the bar). Two small complaints prevent the 5th star rating: 1) At a "perfect" restaurant, you would never receive a wrong order. I ordered a lemonade, and received a diet soda. Not outrageous, but still an error of our overloaded waitress. 2) It's a very busy seafood restaurant (at least during Fleet Week), which flat out means that their prices are pretty high. I was glad there was a lunch menu, so that something was actually affordable! For a simple lunch, even for a couple, the line of $50 should never have to be crossed. I'd still return on occasion, despite my two pet peeves. Even better when my own funds aren't used!
(4)Flora B.
My family and I were very disappointed! We had been to Capurros before and had a great time. This time, I don't know what it was but service was terrible. At least 10 tables arrived after my families. They all were served first and left way before we did. Our menus were placed at the end of our table, our water glasses were empty, our drink order hadn't been taken and we received no bread. Our server kept walking past us looking at us and walked on. We wanted to leave, but my husband and I had promised out kids crab and we had a groupon. When our order was finally taken, the server was rude. Our drink order was finally taken and it came out wrong. We were already beyond upset at this point but were very thirsty and too tired to complain. Our crab that we had dreamed about and thought about since our first time there came out completely tasteless. We were confused as to how that was possible seeing as how it was cooked in wine and garlic. But it was. The night was dragging on and on and before we knew it, we were the last table and were being hurried out of the restaurant. The staff started getting louder and louder, slamming plates and intensified the rudeness. The server threw the dessert at us that came with our groupon without offering us coffee, after dinner drinks or a dessert menu for the other 2 in our party. I am so sad to say that there is no way my family will return to this restaurant; groupon or not.
(1)marie b.
Had the groupon deal for the roasted crab for 2, soup or salad and shared butterscotch pot de creme dessert. All were very good, delicious, tasty. The ambiance is warm and inviting, and the service was excellent and friendly. We will be back to get our "crab-fix," soon!
(4)Peter B.
Good solid seafood minus the tourist crowds.
(4)Mark L.
i cannot help but notice that reviews of Capurro's are intermittent at best...maybe a couple a month?, and suddenly, at the same time there's a Groupon for Capurro's there's a flurry of reviews, complete with: pictures of food and environment and references to the history of the restaurant; Humorously, one reviewer said "The craving for clam chowder dictated the dishes we chose." and then he went on to say they ordered Crispy Jumbo Shrimp (an appetizer?) and Lobster Ravioli for an entree. No mention of Clam Chowder being ordered at all. I'm sorry, but these reviews sound like political ads and I don't trust them. Consequently, I'm having trust issues with the restaurant and I can't go there...not just because of the above, but because, a) these same reviewers who ate there tried to go somewhere else only to find the places were all filled up. At Capurro's, though, they were seated "instantaneously" and served complimentary bread (wow, that's unusual). If Capurro's is so good and the other places only so-so, why do you have to wait to be seated at the other places which are, apparently busy, but at Capurro's you can be seated immediately. I think that says something, especially since "The place is family owned by Paul Cappuro and his sons Lou and Vince, and has been serving the area since 1946." With a history as rich as that and food and service that's incomparable, why isn't Capurro's as busy as the other places????? I don't know if these were honest reviews. Maybe the restaurant owners just asked some favored patrons to do reviews, or maybe they did the reviews unsolicited...and took an array of pictures on their own. That's not bad, it's not dishonest. Maybe my review is a problem because it's a review of reviews, not of food. But my review is also about integrity. I'm sorry but I'm not trusting Capurro's right now. Maybe I'm wrong and if so, others should tell me. I can be chastened, criticized, etc. I can also change my mind. For the time being, however, I'll continue going to Scoma's and The North Beach Restaurant which I've never reviewed, never been asked to review, whose history I know nothing of. I just know I like them and while they're not perfect, I have no questions of trust, I have my personal experience to rely upon. OK, maybe I owe it to myself, to the other reviewers and, most importantly, to Capurro's to check it out. I can't promise I will, but I'll think about it. And I will update my review accordingly.
(1)john d.
Yes we know that this is a very good restaurant in a good location on the waterfront. But we want to compliment our server, Martha, for her excellence in attention to detail. She made the meal that much nicer with her knowledge of the preperation and ingredients. We highly recommend the roasted crab. Make sure you wear the bib. You will be bathed in the delicious juices of this great dish.
(4)Wendy L.
We came here on the Groupon deal. The clam chowder, meh. Had better elsewhere. We did order crab cakes. Will never order that again. Not impressive at all. We didn't think we'll get much crab but the woodstone roasted crab was actually hot and meaty. If they will offer another Groupon, I might go back. Otherwise, I won't be going back paying full price.
(3)C L.
It feels like a tourist joint...(Groupon) crab not bad, worth the price. The owner told me they sold thousands of them. They had a great Vodka and strawberry purée drink.
(3)Josafat P.
The experience was great. Wood oven crab in white wine and garlic sauce was awesome. We came here with a groupon deal and was expecting them to give us sub-par service because of it. To our surprise, it was completely the opposite. Our server Elijah was real nice and came by at the right time. The butterscotch dessert was creamy, light, refreshing and not too sweet which went real well with the complimentary coffee. I'm crossing the bay bridge again soon to enjoy this place again before crab season is over, groupon or no groupon.
(4)gwynnie p.
I had a very delicious and well priced lunch at Capurro's today, and enjoyed the atmo much more than that of McCormick & Kuleto's. We had a comfy booth, kind service, and my tasty pasta with prawns and scallops was $12.95. Some other good sounding lunch specials were being offered up for about $9.50 or so. Capurro's is in the nicer side of the Wharf, right next to Hyde Street Pier, the cable car turnaround, Aquatic Park, and the Dolphin and South End Clubs. It's just a very pleasant place to be, and I will return.
(4)Alexis S.
OMG. I am still thinking about the cioppino and I was there three weeks ago. We came here because a friend we were traveling with wanted crabs. We went to Fisherman's Wharf and settled on Capurro's as my husband could vouch for it having been there before. We arrived without reservations (party of 5 plus a baby) and were seated in about 15 minutes. I love seafood so the menu had so much that I wanted to try. I ultimately settled for the crab cioppino. If you've never had it, they cook they crab in a tomato broth so that it gets the flavor of the crab and then pour it into a bread boule with crab legs stuck inside. We were in a bit of a hurry that night because my mom had to get to the airport. It took quite a while for our order to arrive, but it was worth it. Everything was delicious and I've been dreaming about the cioppino ever since. I am returning to San Francisco in August and I told my husband we have to go back there.
(5)Victoria C.
My sister and I had lunch here during our first day in San Fran. We stayed at the Hilton on the Wharf, so it was a short walk from our hotel. We were starving from not having eaten since early breakfast, so am not sure if my opinion of Capurro's is 100% accurate, as hunger can bias things. PROS: 1. SERVICE. We were seated right away and the hostess and wait staff were super friendly. Food came out fast. Water was refilled a lot. 2. LOCATION. Right on the water. Nuff said. 3. FOOD. Pretty good, but not OMG amazing. We shared the clam alfredo and chicken artichoke pizza. Neither wowed me. The alfredo was lukewarm and the sauce was kind of bland. Then again, I've never been a huge fan of alfredo. The pizza was a little more flavorful, but the crust was kind of soggy. CONS: 1. As I said, the food was alright. But not worth the prices. Also, they didn't have wheat anything. I asked if they could sub wheat for either or both (for white pasta and white pizza dough) entrees. And, there weren't really any veggie options. Everything was meat and rich in something (like cream sauce, BBQ sauce, cheese). Not the best place to go for someone looking for a heart-healthy meal.
(3)Chun L.
Two crab combo dinners with dessert for $35 bucks. The Groupon deal is incredibly worth it. We chose the woodstone roasted crab. It is roasted with garlic with 2 pieces of toasts on the side. You can pick soup, salad or pasta. The soup choice today can be clam chowder. It is certainly our choice. And it ends with a small dessert. The crab is so fresh with a lot of meats. It is really a good time to have crab on the season. Service is great and very nice. All dirty plates were collected right away. And the server came to refill our ice water without asking.
(5)Veronica N.
We came here for lunch and ordered their lunch specials. I had the half shrimp sandwich with clam chowder and fries and my husband ordered the half crab sandwich with clam chowder and fries. We also split a seafood combo steamer (shrimp, clams, mussels in garlic butter sauce). The lunch specials are $12, we both enjoyed our sandwiches, the soup was good (not the best but overall good), the fries were nice and crispy. We loved the seafood combo steamer, the sauce was delicious! The atmosphere was casual and comfortable. Service was good. Overall, 4-stars!
(4)Jason H.
When I go into a restaurant and ask for a recommendation or ask specifically about something, I'd like honest advice. It's not like I am going to get up and leave because they say "X is not so great, but yes I love Y" This place gave me bad advice and thus the food experience was bad. To summarize: Bad crab cakes Bad fish tacos after they were recommended to me. Salad was bad too. I don't know, maybe all the food was bad, but I'd like to know what is good. Should have read yelp before I ordered ... darn it...could have had the fish and chips. Service was very good.
(2)ML A.
Place is very cozy, crabs are fresh (go for there signature woodstone roast hmmm soo good). It took a bit of a wait after we ordered but the waiters were very pleasant, they came to make sure that its coming. Overall for my guy who is very particular, enjoyed the crabs and butterscotch pudding.. Thanks guys!!!!
(4)Jon F.
My homemade fettuccine alfredo with shrimp on top was delicious. The shrimp was extremely fresh and the pasta was light and perfectly cooked.
(5)Marina G.
Like others said, thank you for being so good to Groupon customers! Although it took longer than I would have liked for a waiter to come to our table after we were seated, this is the last time there was a significant delay. Wait staff was energetic and friendly and did a very good job of staying on top of the many tables, as the restaurant was packed the entire time. The pasta was hot and fresh and the crab was delicious! Also the house merlot was good for being only $7. We left a hefty tip as they definitely deserved it and would absolutely come back in the future, especially if we come across another deal! Ps if you're coming from the East Bay I'd recommend taking the ferry to pier 41. By far the easiest way to get here!
(5)Kate C.
Im now a huge fan of Cappuro's. I would have given a five star but the wait was about 25 mins. on a regular Wednesday evening but when we got seated we had a really nice server who made sure we were taken care of. The woodstone roasted crab and clam chowder were pretty good. Appetizers like the seafood platter was a lil small on the portion with the price we paid extra for was not worth it but i did like the crab cakes. I bought a Groupon for this restaurant and I totally would buy another one. Such a good deal. We also had drinks and the appetizers added extra but no big deal we had fun. I guess if you plan to go out for dinner you might need to go on a not busy day and between 7-9pm like during the weekdays so you will have the good dining experience :)
(4)Twist' D.
Got a Groupon dinner for 2 crab deal which came with clam chowder, 2 whole roasted crabs, and a butterscotch pot de creme. Since there were three of us and one was not a crab person, got the petite filet mignon cooked medium rare. I got some oysters on a half shell. We didn't feel rushed eating there and the service was good. The waiter even coaxed my daughter into taking a few bites of her veggies.
(3)Anthony R.
The crab here is the business!
(4)Kathy C.
We came here to redeem a Groupon, and it was definitely a great deal! Our server (Meuy??) was very pleasant, and friendly. She explained what were getting with the Groupon and was attentive the entire time of our dinner. We got woodstone roasted crabs, and they were delicious! The dessert was tiny, but it really wasn't an issue because we didn't go there for dessert.
(4)Merc O.
I purchased a Groupon for the crab dinner for 2. It was a great deal. We were seated at a nice booth, facing the Jefferson. We enjoyed watching the people walking by. The restaurant was full of light. We arrived around 6:00, can't stand dark restaurants. After everyone in my group arrived, we did have to look around for our server, but that was the only time. Our server was friendly and nice and made recommendations on which type of crab to order. Although he was not super attentive, he was attentive enough for us. The water glasses were always topped off and the french bread was never ending. The clam chowder was unbelievable and I am not a fan of clam chowder. The roasted crab was delicious! The fish and chips were too big for the plate! The batter was light and oh so good! The fried calamari was tasty as well. The have their own cocktail sauce, which everyone who likes cocktail sauce should try. My son had the lobster ravioli and devoured it, so I guess it was very good. Since we only had two desserts with our Groupon, our server brought two extra for our sons. All in all a great night out with the family and I will come back without a Groupon.
(4)Keven W.
Very good food. I guess we had a groupon for this so we got two crabs, a choice of soup, salad or pasta and then dessert. It would have normally cost us $70 dollars, but we spent $40 dollars with the tax and then with a $18 dollar tip for the savings. It was great savings.
(5)Amy D.
Absolutely horrible...service was terrible, food was awful and the worst part is they were not even busy. Watched the staff (at a corner table) rotate through and eat while the patrons waited close to 1 hr for their food. The crab cioppino was embarrassing, absolutely no flavor, the actual crab in the cioppino was mushy and too top it off for the price they were incredibly stingy with the entire thing. The other meals were average at best for the price. Again just lousy all the way around. If you really want a good meal, go to Cioppino's right down the street. Much better service and way better food. We are born, raised and live in San Francisco and cannot believe that this restaurant has survived. Went many years ago and it was just average, gave it another chance and will never return or recommend to anyone.
(1)Mark B.
Capurros is on the edge of FW, but don't let that stop any locals from giving them a try. We've been here a handful of times for lunch and dinner, and have been satisfied each time. The service is attentive and on our most recent visit Ana went out of her way to give us everything we needed. I'd recommend getting the grilled sand dabs with Israeli cous cous. The fish (which can be substituted for a variety of other types) is lightly breaded and broiled with white wine and capers....hecka good! My wifey ordered the whole crab (I helped her of course:). This is a pretty simple dish as you can imagine. They crack and clean the crab for you, and sever it with a warm garlic butter sauce. They rolled out the bibs, wetnaps, shell crackers, and the whole bit. We also had the mixed green side salad with the champagne vinaigrette to share. Overall, we like this place and will probably continue to come back when we're in the area. I'd give out five stars, but I'd like to see them go a bit further with their menu options, e.g., offer more organic, vegetarian, vegan, and humanely raised/grass fed meat options as well. It wouldn't hurt to have a little bit of support for local growers, i.e., sourcing their products locally, especially since the restaurant caters to a lot of tourists. This is an opportunity to showcase NorCal agriculture and food as well as rationalize what to many can seem like higher than market menu pricing.
(4)Oreo B.
Some of the best grilled seafood in town! The seabass came with a risotto and a lemon caper sauce (it was excellent!!) on the other hand the bartender (Pietro) took super care of us and was wildly entertaining. I like the fact that there are some native italian spekers at the door too!
(5)David P.
For a tourist spot it's really pretty solid. Had the Sea Bass and it was a very good piece of fish with delicious fresh veggies. Nothing to complain about there.
(4)Evan M.
Our server William was a superstar. Came in on a whim with the kids for a late dinner and it was a huge success. The smoked crab was awesome!
(4)Steven C.
Great food, and friendly service. Clam chowder was fine, roasted crab was good and the dessert was the best....
(4)Elizabeth B.
If you are thinking of buying the Groupon, then do it! It's a great deal! Personally, this place is too fancy for me but nonetheless, their customer service and food is wonderful!!!!
(5)Charlie H.
Good food! Great service! Will, our server, is a semi-native and provided service with a smile, recommendations, and timely service. Super clam chowder.
(4)CalBear H.
We bought a groupon deal and decided to try this place out. It's definitely more of a tourist place being at fisherman wharf. The crabs were very buttery which is not what I prefer, I like to be able to taste the sweetness of the crab itself. Would consider coming back if there is a groupon deal again, definitely would not pay regular price. There is a parking lot right behind the restaurant, so you don't need to look for street parking if you're coming to dine at this place.
(3)Kary M.
Loved!!! My meal, the service was great, met the owner who was lovely I would highly recommend this great place! :)
(5)Cate A.
Honestly some of the best seafood I have had in the city. The atmosphere is cozy and warm. I have to say one of the most charming spots in he Wharf! Had fresh salmon special which included gnocchi, salmon cakes and a fresh filet. Lets just say I made a reservation for Sunday night so I can get back for one more taste! I would recommend this restaurant for anyone! They have many different options including pizzas, pastas and obviously seafood! BRAVO Capurro's! See you again soon.
(5)Melissa W.
Absolutely delicious. Wonderful service, and charming outdoor seating available. We took our golden retriever with us and sat outside, they were very dog friendly. Be sure to try to clam chowder and crab cakes.
(5)Libbi K.
I hate to rate this so low - and wish I could give it at least a half star more. The waiter was friendly and helpful, the other staff all equally professional and charming. We went for dinner for my son's birthday - and while he was very happy with his fish and chips, and my husband and other son loved their chowder - my daughter and I had entres that left a lot to be desired. The fish was overdone and dry. However the veg was nicely done, and the mashed potatoes were great. We will go back I'm sure, if for nothing else than the chowder, but for the price, Ive had better food.
(2)Marichelle M.
Capurro's didn't disappoint during this return visit. This time we had the grilled salmon and steamed jumbo shrimp. The experience was very similar to my previous visit.
(4)Sophie S.
My date and I had a wonderful time at the restaurant. The waiters were very attentive with filling drinks, bringing bread and prompt with requests. The white chowder was good. The woodfire crab was AMAZING! So juicy, fresh and tasty. It was a really big crab - filling. The butterscotch pot of creme was the bomb! Great experience, fresh seafood and super close to Fisherman Wharf. (I had a groupon) - Otherwise $$
(5)Aaron F.
Pleasant atmosphere. Good service. Above avg food.
(3)Dan-o T.
this is the tyoical tourist spot- right on Fisherman's wharf. So my hopes were not too high. but we had a Groupon for the roasted Crab and it was cold and we were jonsing for Crab. Got there early and had a few drinks at the bar, Happy Hour so that was good. Dinner was just OK. The pasta was pale, and boring. A bland red sauce and weak pasta. The Crab was great! Fresh, with garlic and served in a big bowl. Dessert was a boring butterscotch pudding that was too stiff. The espresso was perfect. I would say go for the Crab, forget the rest.
(3)Joe A.
As usual, everything was delicious and the dessert was amazing! The wood stove baked Crab in garlic and butter sauce is frickin' legit!! Two of our couple didn't like seafood and the chicken plates they ordered were dynamite. The service was better than it has ever been (had a bit of room for improvement in the past) and the experience was great! Hit this place up!
(5)Stefani M.
Each winter we come to SF for 6-8 weeks to commercial fish. Capurro's continues to be our favorite "GO TO" spot for happy hour, for authentic well prepared seafood and just overall friendly atmosphere. Paul and staff are the real deal when it comes to true old school italian hospitality and great service. Every once in a while we venture out to try some of the "other" wharf eateries and have yet to find one we like better! Some of our favorite dishes at this time of year are the Crab Louie Salad and the Monterey Sanddabs, just to name a few!
(5)Julie P.
The clam chowder was so creamy, fire roasted crab was delicious, dessert was a sweet surprise, friendly service, and parking right behind the restaurant! Totally glad we purchased the Groupon!
(4)michael s.
Very good food decently priced and free parking. Good place to take your out of town guests
(4)Michelle B.
Took a bit of time after being seated to have our order taken, but the staff was wonderful. They were attentive and full of smiles. The food was brought it was absolutely delicious. We used a groupon for the place and didn't receive inferior service because of it at all. There was more than enough crab to share around. We left smiling being fully satisfied with the food and the experience.
(5)Mark R.
6 star! The first time I've ever had Cioppino better than mine. One of the BEST meals I've ever had. Great & staff as well!
(5)Francis K.
like most of the users, we came here with the groupon deal. first, the service was awesome. it was a slow night but they were extremely attentive and polite. the food was great. the crab portions were generous and the salad/soup met expectations. we also ordered a calamari appetizer and it was a very large portion and tasty. definitely worth the value of the groupon and would consider coming back even without it.
(4)Jen T.
2.5 stars We had a livingsocial deal so I came here with my mom and grandma--yes, it was 3 generations of women from our family. I knew that the area was probably really touristy, but I was surprised by how nice and upscale the interior was. We sat in a half-circle booth near the door. We started off with a dozen oysters, and they only have one type (Chesapeake?). At least three of them were black and shriveled up, so my grandma pointed them out to the head chef/owner who was walking around, and he immediately brought out fresh, juicy ones. For entrees, we ordered the cioppini in the bread bowl, the sole, and a crab pasta. The cioppini was a huge serving of seafood, but it lacked a lot of the sauce and flavor I was hoping for. The sole was pan-fried with a lemon glaze. This was good (: However, the crab pasta was the best thing from the meal. Very generous amounts of crab meat on top with al dente pasta.. Yum. The most unfortunate thing is that we noticed a small cockroach scurrying in and around our booth at the end of the meal. I'm kind of glad we didn't see it earlier in the meal, because I totally lost my appetite. We pointed it out to our waiter, who killed it and promised he'd never seen one there before. But besides that sighting, the food was not terrible, but didn't merit the high price.
(2)S. G.
I was pleasantly surprised considering it is in a tourist trap area. The house wine was very good and priced right. The food was very good and the atmosphere was right on. I will be back.
(4)Kevin W.
We went there on the "coldest night in SF" if there is such a thing, after taking a bus tour of the city on 12/20/13. The food was great, the drinks were terrific, and the service was quick. My wife and I had both had the crab and my wife's god sister had the shrimp dish; she was thoroughly impressed by the size of the shrimp. My wife, who can be hard to please, really enjoyed her crab and her drinks. We thank Rob, our server, who did a wonderful job of checkin on us; he was very attentive.
(5)Marcie M.
Mediocre all around and the worst experience we've had dining in San Francisco. We purchased a deal on Living Social - $25 for $50 towards dinner. As part of the deal, had to call ahead for a reservation, which seemed to result in the discounted service package. Were sat at a terrible table, nowhere near windows and next to a family with little kids crawling up and down the bench, even though we had a reservation and the place was virtually empty on a Monday night. While our server was fine, she asked us if we wanted anything to drink or were "just going to have water" - I thought that was a weird thing to say. Food was really slow to come out. Kids ordered a crab to split, husband had a fresh fish dinner and I had crab louis. Presentation was underwhelming and salad was way heavy on dressing. Everything else tasted okay, but was not $28/plate level. Flour-less chocolate cake for dessert was really dry. Should compliment the bartender, though, as drinks were excellent. Won't be using the other Capurro's voucher that we purchased on Living Social, and won't buy service-oriented deals again.
(2)Kareem J.
Ordered the Fish and Chips it was very simple yet very well done. It was not heavy or greasy but flakey and tasty. Would come back here again.
(4)Marcus K.
This is an old time family establishment Excellent pastas and seafood. Good wine list. Excellent tiramisu and coffee. Wonderful service Even though it's in the tourist district, I would not hesitate going here.
(4)Allan B.
I also had the Groupon and used it Yesterday. The place was packed and the atmosphere was great. The staff was super nice and even took our picture when our food was delivered. The portion was a whole crab each and it was not dry. The experience was fun. Shame on you downers for giving this place poor reviews. It was not deserving. I will return as soon as I get over my crab coma and pay full price. Also the house Merlot was not bad at $6 bucks a glass.
(5)franny s.
Went there last night on a Groupon roasted crab deal. - Forget the pasta with marinara. Rotini was overcooked and sauce was forgettable. Maybe the soup was better. Hence minus one star. - Crab was delicious, hot, and terrific. Plenty of it. I wanted to bathe in the sauce. Bread/butter refilled prompty. - Small pudding dessert to share was just fine. Service was hospitable, friendly, and attentive. Lived in the city for decades and never ate here. But I'd go back again. Vibe was right on a cold evening. Smelled wonderful of garlic and fish when walking in. Thanks for offering the deal 'cause it introduced me to your restaurant. It was a treat to eat there.
(4)Erin L.
The lobster ravioli's are over the top. I thought I did not like lobster raviloli's until I had these. They are homemade and delicious. Now I crave them! I was out to dinner at a different restaurant (not Capurro's) with my adult son. I said let's get the calamari as an appetizer. He said, I don't bother ordering calamari at any restaurant but Capurro's - they've spoiled me. I agree Capurro's has the best calamari.
(5)A W.
I had the Groupon deal. I didn't make reservation but they let me use the Groupon. We also ordered the 1/2 dozen of oysters. They were very fresh. The white clam chowder was good and very creamy. The roasted crab was very fresh and very testy. The dessert (butterscotch pudding) was awesome. The waiter was friendly. I will go back for the oyster, crab and dessert.
(4)Uday S.
I'm sad to put a two star review but this just has to be. Server forgot Chowder from order. Fish and chips were *really* greasy. Server never came back to ask how it was - I wanted malt vinegar :) . At least the wine was good but it was not made here! It is very hard to find good food in this area of heavy tourist traffic.
(2)Marjory K.
The most delicious cioppino we ever had -- and we've had a lot! As locals, we had never tried this place and were incredibly happy with both our dinners and the outstanding service from our new favorite waiter -- Antonio.
(5)Jason R.
Great service and solid food for this area. I had the combo steamer and was pleased with my choice. Staff is great and makes it feel like a neighborhood place when it's not.
(4)Joanna B.
We were first time visitors in San Francisco back in 2009 and never planned on eating at the Wharf. On this particular afternoon we were walking through the area and along the waterfront. It was raining, but we didn't mind as it was a light rain. All of a sudden the rain turned into a downpour, so we started running back towards the restaurants. The closest one was Capurro's, so we went inside. Since it was late afternoon we were seated immediately. We decided on a bottle of wine to split (afterall we're on vacation) and sipped that while waiting for our meals. Our waiter was very attentive to refilling our water and came back to ask us if we liked the wine. I think he brought us rolls too. I got the Dungeness crab cioppino and my husband ordered the Dungeness crab sandwich. I was really happy with my meal. The sauce reminded me of one my Dad (who is Sicilian) used to make when I was little, and the sourdough bread was perfect. My husband was not happy with the crab sandwhich, which was more of a crab salad. Though maybe this is just the way the west coat prepares all crab sanwiches? We're used to the ones from Maryland (at home). I tasted it and thought it was great, so I took half his sandwich and shared my meal with him. He was happy! We asked our server to take our pic, which he gladly did and even told us to check it before he left in case it didn't turn out well. The only complaint I have is the price you pay for the portion sizes received. The crab sandwich was served on a smallish roll with not very much crab meat on it and was $16. My meal did not come with that many crab legs (maybe 10 for $28.95....WOW REALLY????). The bread bowl was large, so we didn't leave hungry, but didn't think the bread was worth that much. Overall I liked the food, but if we go back to SF I wouldn't go here again, but mainly b/c of the price/serving sizes. I'd expect those prices in a fine dining restaurant, but not here.
(3)Lilia S.
So-so is the best I can say for this place, which clearly caters to tourists with its mediocre and slightly overpriced fare. We stopped here for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. While the service was quick and attentive, the food was disappointing. The crab sandwich was served on cold, French rolls that must have come out of a bag in the fridge. The fries are clearly the frozen kind they buy packaged. Red and white clam chowders were ok. The kid's grilled chicken was extremely dry and rubbery and tasteless.
(2)Miriam B.
I discovered this place via a Groupon offer. It was awesome! Our server, Will, was friendly, funny and fantastic! The food was great (Caesar salad, whole wood smoked crab and pot de creme with biscotti)...good portions, great flavors and fast! The owner stopped by our table to check on us and chatted with us for a few moments (but was not intrusive and annoying) ...he was happy and hospitable. The decor is warm and cozy. Family owned and you can tell they really care! You should definitely give them a try!
(5)Corey N.
Found this through my wife's best friend...she's cousins with the owner. We had phenomeenal service and the food was delicious! HUGE shrimp in the Jumbo Shrmip Alfredo and their Cioppino is top notch! And only $15! We've tried going to other wharf restaurants but have been HUGELY disappointed (and sometimes utterly disgusted) and ALWAYS come back to Capurro's...it's now a family mainstay!
(5)Mike T.
This rating is based off the Groupon Deal. If I had paid full price i would most likely be giving this place 3 stars. The clam chowder was descent, but not something you would expect from the Fisherman's Wharf. It tasted canned to be completely honest. Not much clam flavor at all. We both got the Wood fired Dungeness crab which was a nice sized crab. Nice big claws as well. I wish the white wine butter sauce was a little bit warmer though, it was pretty much at room temperature. The crab was still good though. I loved the dessert too. It was an ice cold butterscotch/caramel pudding that tasted exactly like Werthers Original's candy. Delicious. At 35 dollars a crab I'm not certain I would come back, but the Groupon was a great deal. Service wasn't terrible, but it certainly wasn't great.
(4)E T.
Never ate a meal here ... this is a happy hour go to spot when I am in town. $3 bar menu ... $3 wines and beers. And sometimes Pietro (Peter) the bartender is one of the most generous people I've ever encountered with the pours and drink buy backs. I can't really say this is fine dining in terms of the atmosphere, but then again I've never tried the food other than the bar menu. Chicken tenders are really good and made with breadcrumbs and breaded fresh. Not the icky bagged, fried version that some places offer. The bar food is always pretty good. The price is right. The only complaint I'd have is the bar area is kind of small and there are always less seats than people. Which makes sense given that next to McCormick and Kulato's across the street, this is my SECOND favorite happy hour in San Francisco. The sign usually says 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. for Happy Hour, but Pietro usually keeps it going until 7 p.m. This is the kind of place you will frequent a lot because the staff is friendly and like Cheers, when you come in ... everyone always knows your name, even if you are a tourist. Italian hospitality at its best. Highly recommend stopping in for happy hour ... and maybe for dinner sometime. I make it a point to try not to eat anywhere that uses Groupon. Too many corners usually cut by discount restauranteaurs. But then again, there is a LOT of competition and the place next door (Cioppinos) actually has a machine that pumps the smell of garlic bread out onto the street, which gets it an amazing amount of business. So maybe I can't fault this place for trying groupon to stay on top of the competition afterall.
(4)Jodi B.
Friend suggested it, so my nephew & I gave it a go. Had a 20 minute wait. Once seated our server came by rather quickly, but was very quick in taking order, not offering suggestions or telling us about any specials. After bringing us our drinks I never saw him again until the bill. He didn't check back to see how the food was (okay not great) or to refill waters or see if I wanted another glass of wine. I was disappointed in my linguini with clams. No sauce in dish & needed flavor(salt). Nephew had the scallops & I loved the sauce on that. He got the better meal. Hit & miss on food...service awful
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