Top 5 Seafood Restaurants In Fisherman’s Wharf – No.1 – Alioto’s Restaurant – 94133 – US
Top 5 Seafood Restaurants In Fisherman’s Wharf – No.1 – Alioto’s Restaurant – 94133 – US
Categories: Seafood, Seafood Markets
8 Fishermans Wharf(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:
YesAccepts Credit Cards:
YesParking:
StreetAttire:
CasualGood for Groups:
Yes
- Price Range:
$$$ Takes Reservations:
YesDelivery:
NoTake-out:
YesWaiter Service:
YesOutdoor Seating:
YesWi-Fi:
No
- Good For:
DinnerAlcohol:
Full BarNoise Level:
AverageAmbience:
TouristyHas TV:
NoCaters:
NoWheelchair Accessible:
YesAbout Alioto’s RestaurantFounded 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.
Word Spread Quickly
A number of historical events contributed to Alioto’s phenomenal growth and he eventual establishment of Fisherman’s Wharf as San Francisco’s most popular tourist destination. Both the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges in 1937, San Francisco was quickly becoming the urban center of Northern California. In 1939, the San Francisco Exposition and World’s Fair brought tourists from around the world to the City. The restaurant flourished, yet it was not until the onset of American’s participation in World War II that its reputation became firmly established. Fisherman’s Wharf became one of the Ports of embarkation for sailors. Alioto’s kept busy serving fresh seafood and hearty clam chowder to these men and their families – and word about Alioto’s delicious food quickly spread.
The restaurant continued to expand as public demand grew for Alioto’s seafood dishes. By 1950, Rose enlarged her restaurant by purchasing her neighbor’s stall. On the joint property, she built a one-story building Alioto’s Restaurant underwent a second major face lift in 1957, when a second story was added, making it the tallest building on the Wharf.
A disastrous fire gutted Alioto’s Restaurant that same year. Undeterred, the family, let by Rose, rebuilt the restaurant from scratch on the same site. Fortunately, rescued from the devastating fire was a call composed entirely of thousands of clam shells, saved from diners’ meals through the decades. The wall still stands today in the entrance to the main dining room.
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Full Order | 18.75 |
Combo Louie
Dungeness crab, bay shrimp and prawns
12 Order | 17.25 |
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Full Order | 24.75 |
Local Dungeness Crab Louie
Full Order | 39.00 |
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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
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