Top 10 Seafood in Fisherman’s Wharf – No. 10 – Alioto’s Restaurant – US
Top 10 Seafood in Fisherman’s Wharf – No. 10 – Alioto’s Restaurant – US
Categories: Seafood, Seafood Markets
(at Taylor St)
San Francisco, CA 94133
Neighborhoods: Fisherman’s Wharf, North Beach/Telegraph Hill
(415) 673-0183
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun 11 am – 11 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
- $$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Touristy
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- About Alioto’s Restaurant
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More Than 80 Years of San Francisco History
Founded in 1925
Alioto’s Restaurant, a San Francisco landmark located on Fisherman’s Wharf, has long been part of San Francisco ‘s rich history. What grew to become an institution in San Francisco dining actually began as a fresh fish stall, founded in 1925 by Nunzio Alioto, Sr., a Sicilian immigrant. At the time, the Wharf consisted of an enormous lumber yard, train tracks, a union hall and wholesale fisheries. At Stall #8 Nunzio sold lunchtime provisions to Italian laborers. Business grew steadily and by 1932, he constructed the first building on Fisherman’s Wharf by combining the fish stand with the seafood bar specializing in crab and shrimp cocktails, and steamed crabs.Nunzio Alioto’s plans came to an abrupt halt in 1933 when he passed away. He was survived by his wife Rose and their three children. Left with no other means of support, Rose took over the business, becoming the first woman to work on the Wharf. By 1938, she installed a kitchen and officially opened Alioto’s Restaurant. It was here that Rose Alioto created a shell-fish stew called Cioppino which became a San Francisco culinary legend.
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Italian Seafood on San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf
Alioto’s Restaurant, a San Francisco landmark located on Fisherman’s Wharf, is one of San Francisco’s oldest fine dining seafood restaurants specializing in traditional Sicilian recipes. To this day, the family name is closely associated with the City of San Fransisco itself.
Alioto’s knows fish. The Restaurant began as a fresh fish stall on San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf in 1925. Since then, little has changed. Fish is still bought fresh daily by Alioto’s full time fish buyer. Alioto’s serves a tantalizing selection of fresh seafood, including sea bass, sand dabs, sole, swordfish, tuna, scallops, and Dungeness crab all caught locally, whenever possible. Alioto’s never skimps on the fish they purchase.
Alioto’s fresh seafood is served charcoal grilled or griddle-fried. Or choose from Alioto’s Sicilian specialties that have been passed down the family. A favorite is Cioppino, a spicy tomato shellfish stew created by the restaurant’s founder, Rose Alioto. Or a Sicialian mixed grill, seafood cannelloni, shellfish risotto, or artichoke and arugula salad. Alioto’s San Francisco favorites include lightly pan-fried calamari that is unsurpassed, crab cakes, cracked crab, and homemade clam chowder. These dishes continue to be favorites of visitors and locals alike. Alioto’s restaurant is a culinary landmark that is still owned and operated by the descendants of the Nonna Rose Alioto who show the care and commitment of running a restaurant bearing their name.
Menu for Alioto’s Restaurant
Appetizers
Local Bay Shrimp Cocktail
- 8.50
- 8.75
Cold Seafood Salad
Calamari, octopus and shrimp, marinated in olive oil, house made white wine vinegar and toscanelli beans
- 9.50
- 8.75
Crispy Fried Oysters
Served with cayenne chili, garlic dipping sauce
- 9.75
- 9.25
Aliotos Fried Calamari
Served for over 85 years
- 10.25
- 9.25
Griddle Fried Sicilian Style Calamari And Shrimp
Our specialty
- 11.75
Local Dungeness Crabmeat Cocktail
- 14.25
Batter Fried Shrimp
Cayenne chili aoli dipping sauce
- 9.50
Aliotos Original Seafood Sausage
Filled with prawns, shrimp and scallops, served with a tomato basil, lemon butter caper sauce
- 13.50
Oysters Rockefeller
Oysters baked with spinach and glazed with hollandaise sauce, served on the half shell
- 12.75
Combination Of Manila Clams & Mussels
Steamed in a garlic flavored broth
11.75 12 Oz Of Just Clams 13.75 12 Oz Of Just Mussels 11.25 - 11.75
- 12.75
Dungeness Crab And Avocado Salad
Louie dressing
- 15.75
- 8.75
Aliotos Famous Dungeness Crab Cake
Mildly seasoned and spiced, served with mix greens, lemon butter sauce, chives and fresh tomatoes
- 15.75
Soups And Salads
Cup 6.75 Bowl 8.95 - 9.95
- 10.25
Baby Organic Mixed Green Salad
Choice of dressing: oil and vinegar, thousand island, blue cheese, creamy garlic italian
With Local Dungeness… 13.75 7.75 With Local Bay Shrimp 10.25 Alioto Salad
Organic mixed greens tossed with pine nuts, raisins fennel, served with our house vinaigrette
- 9.25
Wedge Of Salad
Iceberg lettuce, olive oil and house sherry wine vinegar crumbled blue cheese, crispy bacon and shredded egg
- 9.95
Classic Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, spicy anchovy dressing, grated parmesan cheese and croutons
9.75 With Grilled Organic… 13.95 Baby Arugula With Artichokes
Truffle oil, tapenade (olive puree) shaved parmesan cheese with vinaigrette
- 12.75
Local Bay Shrimp Louie
12 Order 11.25 Full Order 18.75 Combo Louie
Dungeness crab, bay shrimp and prawns
12 Order 17.25 Full Order 24.75 Local Dungeness Crab Louie
Full Order 39.00 12 Order 23.75 Sandwiches
Sicilian Vegetarian
Grilled zucchini, eggplant, roasted peppers oven dried tomatoes and arugula served cold
- 9.75
Local Bay Shrimp Roll
Shrimp served with mayonnaise, tomatoes lettuce and chives on a toasted brioche roll
- 9.75
Hamburger Deluxe
(Cooked medium unless otherwise specified) lettuce, tomatoes, dill pickle
10.25 With Cheese 2.00 With Caramelized Oni… 2.00 12 Local Shrimp Meat Sandwich
With a cup of new england chowder
- 10.25
Tuna Melt
Tuna fish on a sliced toasted brioche with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, mayonnaise and red onion
- 11.75
Grilled Organic Chicken Breast
Oven dried tomatoes, peppers and arugula
- 11.75
- 13.75
Local Dungeness Crabmeat Roll
Served with mayonnaise, tomatoes, lettuce and chives on a toasted brioche roll
- 16.75
Pastas And Rice
- 17.25
Baked Stuffed Jumbo Pasta Shells
Filled with spinach, ricotta and mozzarella cheese served with tomato sauce
- 17.25
- 17.25
- 18.75
Spaghetti With Chicken Breast And Artichoke
Served with white wine jus
- 17.75
Spaghetti With Local Seafood And Shellfish In Tomato Sauce
- 22.50
- 18.75
Linguini With Fried Eggplant And Local Dungeness Crabmeat
Tomato sauce
- 22.75
- 18.25
Shellfish Ravioli
Lobster, shrimp and mushroom filled pasta pillows served with cream sauce and a hint of tomato
- 22.75
- 25.75
Risotto Alioto
Italian creamy rice prepared with shrimp, scallops, tomatoes and mushrooms
- 24.75
Meat And Fowl
Ground Sirloin Steak
(Cooked with onions and medium unless otherwise specified) better known as hamburger steak served with sauteed mushrooms and french fries
- 18.25
Chicken Alioto
Chicken breast sauteed with artichokes and mushrooms served with mashed potatoes
- 19.75
Chicken Sutto Mattone
Chicken breast cooked under a brick, italian style with bell peppers and potatoes
- 19.75
Chicken Saltimbocca
Prepared with sage and prosciutto. served with fresh vegetables
- 19.75
Veal Parmagiana Our Way
Sauteed veal with eggplant, tomato and melted cheese, served with fresh vegetables
- 28.95
Breaded Veal Cutlet
Prepared sicilian style in muddica breading, served with fresh vegetables
- 28.95
Veal Piccata
Sauteed with white wine, lemon juice and capers, served with fresh vegetables
- 19.25
12 Oz Grilled Center Cut New York Steak
Cooked medium unless otherwise specified served with french fries and creamed spinach with bacon
- 39.25
Fresh Local Dungeness Crab Dishes
Roasted Dungeness Crab With Garlic, In Shell
Half or whole
Crab Leg Saute
Mushrooms, white wine, garlic, butter sauce
- 36.95
For The Adventurous
Whole crab brought to your table for you to crack and enjoy. sold by the pound
Nonna Roses Famous Crab Cioppino
Our specialty with clams, mussels and shrimp in a spicy tomato sauce
- 33.75
Side Dishes
- 5.50
Vegetable Du Jour
- 5.75
Truffle Fried Potatoes
- 6.25
- 5.25
What’s Popular Here?
Risotto Alioto
Brian H. Had the Risotto Alioto. Scallops and shrimp in the dish were awesome. Pricing is competitive for… Read more
French Fries
BC D. Ceasar Salad was drenched in oil. Did not like that aspect of the salad. However, if the oil would… Read more
Cappellini
Teresa T. I agree with the general consensus that most reviewers have expressed: Alioto’s is just okay. The… Read more
