Fog Harbor Fish House

San Francisco, CA

Fog Harbor Fish House stands out for its environmental leadership at Fisherman’s Wharf. Run by the Simmons family, it was the first restaurant in Fisherman’s Wharf to offer a 100% sustainable seafood menu, approved by the Aquarium of the Bay and meeting the standards of the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch Program. With sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz, Fog Harbor shows that busy, well-known restaurants can and should protect the marine ecosystems that San Francisco depends on.

The Sustainability Print:

At Fog Harbor, sustainability goes beyond a label. The restaurant is a Platinum Sustainable Seafood Alliance partner and a certified San Francisco Green Business, ensuring that every species on the menu is harvested responsibly. Their leadership has helped raise the bar at the Wharf, and their ongoing relationship with the Aquarium of the Bay keeps them current with the latest in marine science and ethical harvesting practices. It’s not just the seafood either — every ingredient on the menu is obtained using environmentally responsible practices.

A Study in Sourcing: The Sustainable SF Classics

Fog Harbor’s menu features San Francisco’s most beloved seafood dishes, all rigorously vetted to meet high environmental standards.

Whole-Animal Cooking::

The kitchen prioritizes wild-caught fish that are abundant and well-managed, ensuring that what’s on the menu doesn’t compromise the balance of the ocean.

Local Sourcing:

By working with responsible local suppliers, Fog Harbor supports the Bay Area fishing community while keeping its supply chain transparent and traceable.

Menu Highlights:

Signature local Dungeness crab, sustainably caught salmon, and their world-famous clam chowder are all sourced to meet Seafood Watch guidelines. Fresh fish is delivered and hand-cut daily.

Responsibly Farmed:

When wild-caught isn’t the best ecological choice, the restaurant uses best-in-class responsible aquaculture as a high-quality alternative.

Insights

Fog Harbor Fish House is a pioneer in sustainable stewardship at one of California’s most visited dining destinations. By committing to 100% sustainable seafood at a high-volume tourist spot, the Simmons family has shown that ethical dining and great food are not in conflict. It remains the top spot on the Wharf for anyone who wants to watch the sun set over the Bay while supporting a business that genuinely respects the water it depends on.

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