Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Experience Authentic Italian Seafood at Capurros in San Francisco
Capurros has been a cornerstone of San Francisco's culinary scene since 1940, rooted in a legacy of Sicilian heritage and maritime tradition. Our story began with Frank Alioto, a Sicilian immigrant who established a seafood distribution company in 1905, laying the foundation for our commitment to fresh, locally sourced ingredients. In 1940, Frank's son Mario opened Capurros Restaurant adjacent to the family's fish market, combining generations of seafood expertise with authentic Italian recipes. Over eight decades, we've maintained our family-owned ethos while adapting to modern tastes, offering dishes crafted from time-honored recipes dating back over 100 years. Our unique position as one of the few San Francisco restaurants with direct boat-to-table seafood access ensures unparalleled freshness in every meal.The 2005 renovation preserved our historic charm while modernizing our facilities, allowing guests to experience both our culinary heritage and contemporary comforts. Our menu showcases seasonal ingredients through classic Italian seafood preparations, complemented by historical displays that tell the story of our family's journey from Sicily to Fisherman's Wharf. With two generations currently leading the business, we continue to honor our founders' vision of serving exceptional, authentic cuisine in a setting that celebrates our rich cultural legacy.
Services
Italian Seafood
Cioppino
Group Dining
Takeaway
Delivery
Details
- Year established: 1940
Highlights and features
- We offer over 80 years of seafood expertise with direct access to fresh catches
- Our menu features authentic Sicilian recipes passed down through generations
- Family-owned operation maintaining historic charm with modern comforts
- Unique historical displays showcase our Sicilian immigrant heritage
- Signature Cioppino recipe unchanged since our 1940 opening
Services
Italian Seafood
Capurros specializes in authentic Italian seafood preparations using the freshest local catches. Our unique position as one of the few San Francisco restaurants with direct boat-to-table access ensures unparalleled freshness in every dish. From classic preparations to innovative seasonal offerings, our seafood menu showcases generations of culinary expertise.
Cioppino
Our classic Cioppino remains unchanged since 1940, featuring a rich tomato broth with crab, clams, mussels, jumbo shrimp, cod, and calamari. This signature dish represents our commitment to preserving traditional Sicilian seafood preparations while showcasing California's abundant marine resources in a contemporary setting.
Group Dining
We offer specialized group dining experiences for parties of 14 or more with advance reservations. Our curated menus feature family-style service of traditional Italian seafood dishes, with customizable options to accommodate various group sizes and dietary preferences while maintaining our signature culinary standards.
Takeaway
Capurros provides takeaway options for our most popular dishes, prepared with the same attention to quality as our dine-in offerings. Our to-go service maintains the freshness and authenticity of our restaurant experience through carefully designed packaging and preparation methods for off-site enjoyment.
Historical Tours
While not a formal service, our restaurant environment features historical displays chronicling our family's Sicilian immigrant journey and seafood industry contributions. Guests experience this living history through curated photo exhibits and architectural elements that tell our 120-year story in San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf district.
Questions
What makes Capurros' seafood unique?
We have direct access to fresh catches through our adjacent family-owned fish market established in 1905, ensuring unparalleled freshness in all our seafood dishes.
Do you offer vegetarian options?
Yes, our menu includes several vegetarian dishes like our Veggie Flatbread and Vegetable & Cannellini Bean Medley, alongside traditional Italian seafood offerings.
Can I make group reservations?
We accommodate groups of 14+ with advance notice, offering customized group dining menus featuring family-style service of our signature Italian seafood dishes.
Are takeout options available?
Yes, we offer takeaway service for most menu items with the same quality standards as our dine-in experience, available during regular business hours.
What historical significance does Capurros have?
Our family's Sicilian immigrant story dates to 1898, with our seafood business helping establish the West Coast fishing industry before opening our restaurant in 1940.
Do you serve lunch and dinner?
We serve both lunch and dinner Thursday through Monday from 11:30am-8:30pm, with our kitchen offering full menu service throughout these hours.
