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Seafood in San Francisco

Mediterranean sea bass, shellfish, and seafood pasta await you at The Parthenon in San Francisco, CA, with dine-in available.

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Fish

Petrole Sole

$32.00

Pan-seared sole with green beans, tomato salad, and dill butter sauce.

“We enjoyed incredible food and drinks! The atmosphere was lively, with a birthday celebration themed in white. The setting felt truly authentic, with a Mediterranean vibe. The rakı, mezes, and fish we had were all delicious. It’s the perfect spot for both large gatherings and intimate evenings”

Fried Smelt

$16.00

Fried smelt comes crisp with peppery arugula and lemon on the side.

“We arrived around 2:30 pm, and the waitress informed us that the kitchen was closing soon for lunch. Despite this, she kindly allowed us to enter and took our order at the last minute. We enjoyed grilled octopus, fried crispy smelt, Greek pasta, moussaka, and a cocktail. The food was absolutely delicious and worth every penny!”

Shrimp

Garides Saganaki Pasta

$30.00

Pasta with prawns, saganaki cheese, and creamy tomato sauce.

“I recently visited this restaurant and had one of the most delicious pastas I’ve ever eaten. Honestly, it’s one of the best restaurants in San Francisco! The food was amazing, the service was friendly, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Everything from the taste to the price was perfect. I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to enjoy a truly flavorful meal and great experience! 🍝👏”

Mussels and Clams

Mydia

$16.00

Mussels cooked in an iron skillet with retsina and lemon.

“The food was absolutely delicious! Our waitress Elif was very helpful and insightful in selecting an order of wine too! The muscles appetizer along with the calamari were the perfect starters and the main entree of feta cheese pasta with chicken was absolutely amazing!”

Mydia

Welcome to The Parthenon

The Parthenon serves seafood from Mediterranean sea bass with arugula, fennel, and lemon to prawn skewers with butter and retsina. Prawns also join pasta with saganaki and a creamy tomato sauce.

Try Kalamarakia for fried calamari with jalapeño and dill aioli. Octapodaki pairs octopus with lemon, capers, oregano, and olive oil, while Mydia combines mussels with retsina and lemon.

Visit us in San Francisco, CA for pickup or dine-in. Petrole Sole comes pan-seared with green beans, tomato salad, and dill butter sauce. Solomos pairs salmon with spinach, capers, and creamy chive sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular seafood options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

  • Petrole Sole — Pan-seared sole is served with green beans and tomato salad, finished with a butter sauce flavored with dill.
  • Octapodaki — This mezethes features octopus seasoned with lemon, capers, oregano, and olive oil, combining briny and citrusy flavors.
  • Seafood Pasta — Wide pappardelle is served with clams, mussels, prawns, salmon, octopus, fennel, shallot, garlic, and ouzo.
  • Garides Saganaki Pasta — Prawns and saganaki cheese accompany pasta in a creamy tomato sauce, making this a rich seafood pasta dish.
  • Solomos — Salmon is served with spinach and capers, finished with a creamy sauce flavored with chives.