The first thing that caught my eye was the new look of the restaurant. I've been here many times and was always under impression that it was too dark inside. Now with the walls repainted in marble-white, the whole setting looks more pleasant and inviting. And don't forget about the views! My table was right by the window, overlooking the Blue and Gold Fleet boats.
Oyster shooter worked magically to awake my appetite. First I've ordered bruschetta and fried artichokes and both were great. Bruschetta, in fact, with juicy ripe tomatoes and fresh basil complimented by a dash of garlic and olive oil was the best I've had!
I knew that Crab House restaurant is famous for the roasted garlic Dungeness crab, but on a lazy and sunny Friday afternoon I couldn't force myself to do the cracking. So I got myself a crab enchilada and a side of garlic fries. Garlic Enchilada was the star of the show! I was impressed by the freshness of the crab meat rolled into soft tortillas. Chili-tomato puree on top had just perfect amount of heat.
Service was very polite and accommodating. It was very busy on Friday lunch and everybody was willing to help each other. I was a bit in rush myself, but my waiter, Chris, ensured that everything - cocktails, food and a check - would come out promptly.
Although I live in San Francisco, sometimes I like to go to Fisherman's Wharf to feel myself as a tourist. After this visit, Crab House made the list of my top food spots to visit.
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