A. SABELLA’S—Contemporary fine dining at Fisherman’s Wharf, with waterfront and wharf views. Specialties include tank-fresh abalone, crab and lobster. Aficionados like the well-edited wine list. $$$. Open daily for dinner. 2766 Taylor St., third floor. 771-4416 Map 1, B2

ALIOTO’S—Classic San Francisco seafood and Sicilian–inspired faves overlooking Fisherman’s Wharf. Sandwiches, wood-fired pizzas and salads are available downstairs at Café 8 ($–$$). $$$. Serves lunch and dinner daily. #8 Fisherman’s Wharf. 673-0183 Map 1, B2

ANDREW JAEGER’S HOUSE OF SEAFOOD + JAZZ—Direct from New Orleans, chef Jaeger brings hearty Creole and Cajun cuisine to North Beach. Serves dinner nightly and lunch Sa and Su. Live jazz nightly. 300 Columbus Ave. 781-8222 Map 1, D4

BLUPOINTE RAW BAR, BISTRO, LOUNGE—This Financial District spot offers an expansive raw bar and seafood, with live jazz DJ beats in the lounge downstairs. $$$. Serves lunch and dinner M–Sa (music until 2 am on Th–Sa nights). 239 Kearny St. 986-4450 Map 1, D5

CATCH—From oysters on the half-shell to seafood risotto and seared Alaskan halibut, the menu emphasizes contemporary seafood. $$. Serves lunch and dinner daily. 2362 Market St. 431-5000 Map 1, H5

CRAB HOUSE AT PIER 39—The home of the world-famous Killer Crab (whole, two–plus pound Dungeness crab) and other seafood specialties. Kid-friendly, with sweeping views of the bay. $$. Serves lunch and dinner daily. Pier 39, second floor. 434-2722 Map 1, C1

McCORMICK & KULETO’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT—An expansive selection of seafood favorites in a spacious setting overlooking the bay. $$–$$$. Serves lunch and dinner daily, brunch Su. Ghirardelli Square, 900 North Point St. 929-1730 Map 1, A2

NONNA ROSE SEAFOOD CAFE—A casual spot that offersopen-air dining alongside the bay. The menu emphasizes grilled seafood. $$. Serves lunch and dinner daily. #7 Fisherman’s Wharf. 359-1200 Map 1, B2

PLOUF—Set along a bustling pedestrian alley, this charming bistro offers Provençal-style seafood. $$. Serves lunch and dinner daily. 40 Belden Pl., off Bush St. east of Kearny St. 986-6491 Map 1, D5

SCOMA’S—Set on the water’s edge at Fisherman’s Wharf, the menu features pasta and seafood from the recipe collection of the owners’ mother. Children’s menu available. $$$. Serves lunch and dinner daily. Pier 47, Jefferson street at Al Scoma Way. 771-4383 Map 1, B2

THE WATERFRONT RESTAURANT—Seasonal California cuisine with Mediterranean accents and an emphasis on seafood, with panoramic views across the bay. $$–$$$. Serves lunch and dinner daily, brunch Su. Pier 7, Embarcadero at Broadway. 391-2696 Map 1, E3