Historical seafood eatery with throwback decor serving classic eats like cioppino, chowder & bisque.
Hours
| Friday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Monday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2815 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: (415) 929-1300
Website: https://sfnickslighthouse.com/
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Nick’s Lighthouse provides a cozy atmosphere with old-fashion booth seating and small bar lounge. This wharf-side venue specializes in lobster, crab, …
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Nick’s Lighthouse, 445 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94109, US
Great service and good variety of food items. Very good Oysters and Dungeness crab. Fried calamari, shrimps and Alfredo pasta are one of their specialties.
Reviews
Jason Van Camp
My wife wanted to show me some of the highlights of Fisherman’s Wharf as she remembered them, but sadly, many of the experiences that she recalled simply weren’t present anymore. Maybe they were a casualty of COVID, or a bad economy, or because we were there on a Monday? Regardless, she was determined to grab some fresh seafood from one of the purveyors near the pier, and selected Nick’s Lighthouse as our destination.
We were seated at a well-worn booth in the back of this modest restaurant with its dive-bar interior aesthetic. She ordered a crab cocktail and a Corona (with lime, of course!), while I went with the fish and chips, to share with our toddler son.
Service was quick, but not particularly attentive. Our food, when it arrived, was a bit polarizing: while my wife absolutely loved her heaping helping of crab meat, lemon and cocktail sauce, my fish and chips were just plain awful. There was a very strange, unpleasant, almost perfume-y undertone with every bite, likely something added to the breading; whatever it was, it was rather off-putting. My wife said it tasted moldy; while I didn’t get that particular flavor, the sensation of eating fried in Calvin Klein was too much for me; I didn’t finish it.
More than likely, there was just something in the batter that I didn’t personally appreciate. The fish itself was fine; not the best, not the worst. Portion size here is great for the price, though. And had I selected a different entrée, I’m sure I would have far more favorable things to say. As it stands, I hesitate to recommend Nick’s Lighthouse, even though my wife’s experience was much better than my own. But hey, avoid the fish and chips, and you’ll probably be just fine.
… moreWe were seated at a well-worn booth in the back of this modest restaurant with its dive-bar interior aesthetic. She ordered a crab cocktail and a Corona (with lime, of course!), while I went with the fish and chips, to share with our toddler son.
Service was quick, but not particularly attentive. Our food, when it arrived, was a bit polarizing: while my wife absolutely loved her heaping helping of crab meat, lemon and cocktail sauce, my fish and chips were just plain awful. There was a very strange, unpleasant, almost perfume-y undertone with every bite, likely something added to the breading; whatever it was, it was rather off-putting. My wife said it tasted moldy; while I didn’t get that particular flavor, the sensation of eating fried in Calvin Klein was too much for me; I didn’t finish it.
More than likely, there was just something in the batter that I didn’t personally appreciate. The fish itself was fine; not the best, not the worst. Portion size here is great for the price, though. And had I selected a different entrée, I’m sure I would have far more favorable things to say. As it stands, I hesitate to recommend Nick’s Lighthouse, even though my wife’s experience was much better than my own. But hey, avoid the fish and chips, and you’ll probably be just fine.
Leo Boeren
Simple but good restaurant on Fishermans Wharf. Terrace and inside tables. Simple but good menu. Friendly staff. Live music on other side of the street.
We tried the fish and chips and the shrimps and chips, both were tasty.
Would fully recommend eating at this restaurant.
… moreWe tried the fish and chips and the shrimps and chips, both were tasty.
Would fully recommend eating at this restaurant.
kağan erkan
Food is worth trying and tasty. But for refills and other things you need to follow yourself unlike usual restaurants that they just do. So it’s by request. And for atmosphere they need more space it’s okay for me but anyone plus size or even just with backpack may have problems fitting there
… moreRoy Freda
Service was good at first, food came out quick and hot. However downhill after that, no check-in to see how the food was and had to flag someone down for refills. Food was ok at best… Good crab cakes but the chowder was nothing to write home about. The real kicker is they charge 4% for paying with a credit card, and as the fine print in the menu indicates (clearly didn’t catch this before ordering) they add 18% gratuity on all checks, which explains the subpar service… Literally over $100 to get lunch for two, definitely would NOT return.
… moreLinjun Han
We ordered a variety of dishes, but the only one that was somewhat decent was the tomato seafood soup. The rest of the dishes were disappointing, lacking in flavor and overall quality. The service was average, but our seating arrangement near the front desk was inconvenient, as staff were constantly cleaning dishes and utensils, creating a noisy and disruptive environment. Overall, I would not recommend this restaurant.
… moreGabo A
Food was great. Servers didnt appear too welcoming. This place charge service fee 18% & dont care much about customer service.
Pricey but food was delicious.
… morePricey but food was delicious.
Judy Hung
The service is incredibly slow, and the washroom is absolutely disgusting. The fried calamari has no flavor. I ordered the two-choice items with fries, and the only thing that tasted good was the fried fish. I chose to order here because there were no lines compared to the competitors, but I can’t believe it took so long to get my food—and it was completely tasteless.
… moreYongkook Ko
I had an amazing experience at this seafood restaurant! The food was incredibly fresh, which made a huge difference in the taste. The fried calamari was perfectly crispy, and the soup was rich and flavorful. But the highlight of the meal was definitely the crab—it was absolutely outstanding! I would highly recommend this place to any seafood lover.
The servers were very friendly and attentive. I can confidently say that this is the best seafood restaurant in the area!
The food has gotten even better since the new owner took over. Don’t worry about any old negative reviews—just go and taste it for yourself!
… moreThe servers were very friendly and attentive. I can confidently say that this is the best seafood restaurant in the area!
The food has gotten even better since the new owner took over. Don’t worry about any old negative reviews—just go and taste it for yourself!
coachlunk Rubio
Good place to grab a sourdough bowl of chowder. Whole crabs and other seafood dishes. Street eating is fun.
No military or veteran discount.
… moreNo military or veteran discount.
Marquita
Visited here on Sunday afternoon. I expected to order to go but was instantly lead inside to boot seating. Server was polite and quick. I order lobster roll with fries and deep fried platter. The serving size was hugh on both meals. I also ordered a glass of Pinot Grigio. We also ordered oysters Rockefeller and deep fried prawns. Bill totaled around $171. I enjoyed the meal
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