Guardino's Reviews

First stop on fishermans warf. Stopped for a dungeness crap cocktail and a mini loaf of sourdough bread. Did not disappoint. Did not use the cocktail sauce since we wanted to taste the crab, cooked to perfection and very buttery. Too bad all the other crabs we had this trip pales in comparison.

We have really enjoyed the $18 crab roll. However, it was really early in the Sunday morning and the bread didn't taste really fresh, possibly was prepared previous night. I liked the filling so much I am happy to ignore this fact. Make sure you ask before you buy. The $7 clam chowder however was nothing special. It tasted more potato than a seafood.

This is my stop each time I come to San Francisco. I usually get a whole crab but today I just got the calamri. Great portion size for just under $7. Everything taste fresh and it's a pretty clean looking stand. It's my family's favorite especially for the chowder. Recommend it.

We were walking by and their fresh shrimp cocktails caught my eye. They were as good as they looked.

On a day visit to San Francisco, we headed for the piers to people watch. A quick stop in Guardinos on Good Friday kept my stomach happy and honored the day. The crab salad sandwich was delicious and hearty. This is a nice place for a quick bite!

I may never eat inside a restaurant at Fisherman's Wharf again! This outdoor stand serves the best and loaded seafood sandwiches! I had the half lobster, half crab and it was packed with both and loaded with flavor. We ate in two different restaurants on the wharf, but I grabbed this bad boy just before leaving SF. I never had better and at $23, it was totally worth it!

We felt unfortunately is was like a fast food place. We did enjoy the calamari but the other stuff was not to our taste so much fried and overcooked fish and seafood. Expensive for what it is but I suppose to be expected at fish and wharf

I think this is the restaurant I walked out on and went door to Nick's. Menu sucked, no ice tea (except tropical) and waiter was rude.

A nicer restaurant in the fisherman's wharf complex, pricier than the street food shops but a higher quality and experience.

If you are limited for time and the queue at Boudin's is too much to handle then stop by here for some great and inexpensive chowder. They do crab also. It's right opposite the Fisherman's Wharf sign so you can get in the photo opportunity as well.

Food was very good but the service was too quick. Main courses arrived before we had finished appertisers. I can understand that that want to turn over the tables but the restaurant was not busy at all. Lobster bisque was really good. Having had enough of seafood we opted for the steaks, also very good but generally more expensive than the seafood.

We had a crab sandwich and a clam chowder in a sourdough bowl, it came to around $20. Both were delicious. There are seats opposite so you can sit in the wharf and eat.

The crab portion is about 6 ounces. Oyster crackers, lemon, and packaged cocktail sauce is included. The price is $14.00. Great for a taste but you would 4 or more to make a meal!

I had the seafood sandwich and it was fresh, tasty and well served, just added lie to it and had a great bite.

The massive seafood sandwiches grabbed our attention the minute we hit the wharf! Nothing like a crab/lobster roll for breakfast! Add a Heineeee, and your good to go! Wish i would've gotten the guys name that was working to give him a shout. He's tatted up and one hell of a nice guy!

We had the Calamari & Garlic fries great for a quick snack if you are hungry, we sat outside. The garlic fries were really nice & the calamari was nice and tender. Definately worth stopping

Crab and beer, need I saw more. Stand up bar to watch the crowds and eat some delicious crab. out of all the shops this one is my favorite.

We got the shrimp sandwiches and they were pretty good. A little bit too much mayo but it was still good.

Steaming hot clam chowder in a sour dough bowl and a fresh lobster roll, what could be better for breakfast on a chilly May morning?

Dropped in here for a quick meal while walking fisherman's wharf. Food was average, service was average, price was average for the area.

We had the seafood soup (I don't know the spelling of Chippino? It was delicious. I certainly would return. It was a very good meal.

We visited Guardino's for lunch without reading any reviews and was happy with both the food and service. Our waitress was very helpful and friendly. Loved the service. Enjoy

We stopped at the outdoor area and got chowder in bread bowls. We took them back to our hotel and ate since it was so crowded in the area. It was very good and I would recommend this for a quick meal.

The lobster rolls were absolutely delicious - fresh lobster and fresh rolls. Big chunks of lobster on top. But be careful about the price - you pay a lot for how good they are.

very nice meal great service very nice setting near the wharf.

I only had the lobster roll from this small counter eatery but it was amazing. the amount of lobster was fantastic and so tasty. try it at least once if your in SF and love your sea food like myself

Great clam chowder in a bread bowl! We make sure to come here every visit to San Francisco! Kinda crowded so we eat on the side.

Great place for breakfast, and coffee then line is a bit long but worth it. there will be no easy seat unless its nice enough to go outside. The mornings in san fran are not know for their warmth. the Breads are amazing and just a cool place to check out

Made a very reasonably priced purchase at this gift shop. The products were similar in quality to other stores in the area but many available at a lower cost.

Guardinos is number One Fisherman's Wharf and has been in place for over 100 years. As the corner stall it wraps around the corner with a delicious array of walk away foods. Crab and shrimp cocktails, clam chowder and more that are portable so you can keep moving. Inside is a dizzying selection of souvenirs including sweatshirts if the fog rolls in. It can be crowded outside especially during weekends, but this is a lifetime memory in the making.

High traffic of people passing by from all walks of life and corners of the earth. The lobster has never seen a freezer and staff prides itself in the food they serve. The shrimp and tangy sauce are simple combos that will calm your senses and leave you with a smile! Tasty, fresh and exciting.

I ordered a shrimp and crab cup for $10.25 and thought is was good. I like that Guardino's gives customers cocktail sauce and melted butter.

Great atmosphere and the Seafood is excellent. I will strongly recommend the Sicilian Seafood Soup, one of the best that I tried.

I asked the door man of a fancy hotel a street over where's a good place to have a crab sandwich? He said this place or the one next to it. Guardino's. The clam chowder was great and the bread was good, too. The beer was cold and so was the cola. You're standing up. There is a tattoo on the biceps of the guy running the place, and sometimes he's yelling for various reasons. I don't know if In his pocket is a portrait of the Queen, or if he likes to keep a clean machine, very clean. Wharf food. Ought to be a song. Enjoyed it.

Stopped here early afternoon for a snack and ended up having the clam chowder in bread. Amazing value and great chowder, thoroughly recommended.

We bought a crab roll and shrimp roll. Both were lacking in flavor and had a bit too much mayo. I suggest you buy just one to share as the roll is quite large.

I originally headed to Fisherman's Wharf for a bread bowl of clam chowder but when I got there something else caught my eye...a lobster roll. I first tried to brush it off because it was going to cost about $22. Ugh! So I bit the bullet and made the decision to just do it. When I say just do it I meant after I surveyed the row of other venders. I wanted the freshest looking lobster roll, after all it was late afternoon. Anyway, I ended back at Gaurdino's. I won't knock the ladies for customer service because I didn't go there to make friends. I went there to have an experience with a lobster roll and oh boy, did I? OMG, it was full of awesomeness! So much so, I want another one before I leave. Anyway I say all this to say, try Gaurdino's. It's totally worth it.

The crab roll made with sourdough bread that I had was one of the best sandwiches I've ever eaten. Maybe it was just my lucky day, but the sandwich I got was excellent.

This was a great deal, a sour dough bread bowl with crab soup and it was very good. We split this for part of our dinner and it was just enough. They offer many other great seafood sandwiches as well. This was basically a street vendor with no seating but seats across the street, but too many vagrants for me.

We love this place! ATMOSPHERE: They have an outdoor display which houses their crabs, and other seafood, and cooking area. There's a small shop across the sidewalk which houses their business, with a tiny seating area at the front which fits maybe 6 people at best. FOOD: Dungeness Crab - OMG, so delicious and fresh. They crack the whole crab into pieces for you. Just dip in the drawn butter and go to town! Don't look at the price because it's all worth it. Clam Chowder - Super yum! Thick and creamy, with potatoes and clams. Get it either in a sourdough bread bowl or cup. They even sell a canned version! Calamari - Crispy and savory rings and tentacles. And it just tastes better being at Fisherman's Wharf! SERVICE: These guys are so busy, don't expected to be waited on hand & foot. It's a crazy market-style friendly if you know what I mean. OVERALL: The best food and atmosphere on the Wharf.

Guardino's at Fisherman's Wharf is a unique combination of a gift shop that also sells "killer" seafood sandwiches at a budget price. This review pertains only to the latter. The crab and shrimp sandwiches on sourdough rolls at their outside stand up counter are filling and delicious and at $6.95, a great bargain.

Good food at good prices! Just as good as sit down places for less cost. We enjoyed sitting on the wharf in the early morning eating a bowl of clam chowda in a bread bowl. Can't wait to do a crab sandwich!

We wanted a lobster roll to take with us so i bought one here since we had been by the day before to check them out. Owner said they were made fresh that morning. He even covered it and packed it with ice. When we opened it, we found bunches of real lobster pieces. Including claw meat. The lobster was packed into a split sourdough bun. Even after sitting in my cooler for 2 hours, the lobster mixture was still solid and not runny. Bun was chewy and not soggy. Only downside was the $15.99 price....but the amount of real lobster was well worth the price.

Had a yummy lobster sandwich while visiting the area for the 1st time last week. Sandwich was very good, with tasty and fresh lobster pieces on top. The price was $17 plus tax for one sandwich. There was always a line but quick customer service moves it along.

The crab and shrimp sandwich was the BEST I ever had, the sourdough bread was amazing , wishing I could have them shipped to me!!! very generous portion well worth the 8.00 price , I grabbed the sandwich off the food cart did not go in the restaurant , it was fun to walk down the pier and enjoy a fresh local treat!!!

We tried a crab and a shrimp sandwiches that we won't remember as the tastiest we ever had. There is better choice at Fisherman's wharf.

If you want to truly experience seafood at the Fisherman's Wharf then here is a great choice. I had the crab and lobster roll. It was perfect! Give it a try!

The atmosphere here is great and one to experience. Needless to say fishy. Consequently probably one of the best for shell fish lovers. In all honesty wasted on me. Could not stand the smell, therefore did not taste the dishes.

I ordered the crab sandwich. It was one of the worst meals of my life. I rarely complain about anything.

Wow, the dungeness crab/lobster hoagie roll sandwich is to die for! Absolutely fabulous. Lots of crab inside, no other filler, just sauce and tons of crab and lobster on top. Hoagie roll delicious too! Gal that made the sandwich warned us about the seagulls...that was nice, so we guarded against them. Very crowded area, but found seating on the pier near the water. Very large portion, two of us shared it, worth $23. Great sandwich after a tour under the bridge in small fishing boat. Best meal in San Francisco.

I stopped for the clam chowder and it was so good that I immediately had a second! The lobster and crab rolls looked fantastic too and the lady behind the counter was very attentive and friendly to boot.

We chose this location on the corner because the line was long...surely that meant it was good, right? WRONG! The clam chowder bowl lacked seasoning, the lobster and dungeoness crab cocktail meat had been washed so much that the natural flavoring was nonexistent, and lastly, the shrimp and lobster sandwiches were caked with so much mayo, that we ended up throwing them away after a few bites. If you want fresh seafood, buy a whole dungeoness crab that hasn't been manipulated or better yetl go elsewhere.

I love to go her on a cool, windy day in San Francisco and have a cup of clam chowder. It is creamy, rich and filled with clam bits. Yummy tasty! I always try to go here. You should, too!

We had just finished lunch when we stopped by. I had a very special request regarding taking this with us to have for dinner. I can't express how helpful and the two young men working were! Just had my delicious lobster roll and it was fantastic! Sure, it was more than some chain fast food! It was also just right for a traveler to SF. Such great service!

We patronised this stall maybe more than 10 years ago. This time round, we were happy to see that it is still around. We bought a dungeness crab and ate it at the open space across the stall, amongst the birds and seagulls who were always trying to steal our crab. Really fun experience. Some things never change. The crab was fresh and sweet.

Guardino's at Fisherman's Wharf is always a favorite place to stop for terrific seafood. Casual and inviting environment.

On the corner of Fisherman Wharf there is a great place for good and fast sea food. We tried the New England Clam Chowder, Shrimp Cocktail and the crab and shrimp sandwich. Everything was tasty. Of course Boston has a better chowder, so order the sandwich. The food was reasonably priced and the service was quick.

I ordered the bay shrimp cocktail from the outdoor stand. The bay shrimp was tasty but served with a plastic container of Kraft shrimp cocktail sauce. It took awhile to order and get the shrimp ready....

I almost didn’t order the lobster roll as I couldn’t justify spending $23 on a roll. However I’m glad I did as Guardino’s comes highly recommended for their lobster rolls and they didn’t disappoint! They provide a generous portion which justifies the price and you could tell it was freshly made/caught. I would definitely have another the next time I’m in the area.

passed by on a long tourist walk about 9am . . great start to the day, had a shrimpo roll, little too big but its the USA i guess. . very good..

This is an over the counter stand while you eat from a paper container type of seafood place. Awesome and fun! Definitely worth a look while you're in the area.

Stopped here when we first got in. I always stop first for crab or chowder, usually around the corner but they weren't open so I came here. The person who helped us was very nice and helpful. We ordered a whole crab and a cup of chowder. First, problem, we could not find anywhere to sit so we ended up on a bench trying to balance them on our laps. The crab was good but other places I have been steam it to warm it before they smash it up and the didn't here. It was cool and mushy. The claw pieces did not pull out whole, like they had been cooked quite a while ago. The chowder was good, but definitely not the best I have had on the wharf. At $29 for the crab I would hope it would be fresh and not soggy. I will look for another stand when I come back.

The place is an expensive tourist rip off. The food is appalling and extraordinarily expensive.

Four of us had a lovely lunch here. It is slightly on the expensive side but the food was excellent. The staff in particular were very helpful and courteous. It is very clean and I would certainly go back here again

When we first passed this place, it appeared to have all the things one would want...nice restaurant, overlooking the bay. However, when we entered, there was a sign with an arrow to go upstairs. Not being from a place with hills/upstair restaurants, we almost left. I am glad we did not. As we entered, the view to the bay was amazing. We got there during happy hour and I am happy to report, we stayed. We had clam chowder, which was delicious. This is a place to eat seafood folks. I would recommended the restaurant have a warmer entrance as we thought it was closed/out-of-business due to the downstairs entrance. Happy we did not pass it up.

We were 6 and were hesitant at first due to it's ideal location - but the food was really good: I had a lovely fish dish after excellent clam chowder, some others had pasta and it was excellent too. Looks touristy and maybe it was but it was great.