Eat & drink · Seafood
Anchor Oyster Bar
Opening hours
- Monday: 2:00 – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 2:00 – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 2:00 – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 2:00 – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: 2:00 – 8:00 PM
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Since 1977, diners have been coming to this nautical-themed eatery for fresh fish & shellfish.via Google
A tiny, neighborhood spot serving pristine shellfish since the 1970s.
- Signature
- Steamed Clams
Reviews from Google
I wish i could rate them 100 starts. The customer service is unmatched 🙌, such attention to detail and every member of the staff is caring and kind which made us enjoy the experience. The chef is star,the food was superb and feels fresh and there are so many options from appetizers to main courses. Ideal to share with your friends so you get to try different things. Loveeed the scallops and the caesar salad. Please do yourself a favor and visit this beautiful restaurant, you will definitely enjoy the experience.
We visited on a weekend evening and waited over an hour, as they do not take reservations and the space is small. It is a popular spot and still worth trying, though a less busy night may be more enjoyable. We ordered the Caesar salad and the large cioppino. The Caesar was a generous portion for two and overall good, though the dressing was lighter than expected. The croutons were excellent and easily the standout of the salad. The large cioppino was the highlight. The broth looked tomato based but leaned more toward spiced flavors than tomato. It was filled with crab, crab legs, shrimp, fish, clams, and mussels, all well prepared, and bibs were provided since it can get messy. Overall, Anchor Oyster Bar is worth a visit, especially if you can go on a quieter night to avoid the long wait.
My daughter and I were visiting San Francisco for a museum exhibit and wanted fresh oysters. We found the Anchor Oyster Bar and had an amazing meal. We had to wait for a seat for over an hour, but the way they work their list means everyone on it gets served. It was chilly out and they brought us small cups of an amazing seafood chowder. We had oysters, crab cakes, more chowder, and garlic bread with a bottle of wine. Everything was fantastic. The oysters were fresh and so delicious that we had a second round. The crab cakes were all crab with just a dusting of panko to crisp them up. The chowder is full of seafood and absolutely wonderful. I also won't forget the amazing service. They were swamped and the waitress took the time to explain their waitlist system. While we waited, she kept checking on us and brought us chowder. Once we were seated at the bar, our waitress did a great job, making sure we had what we needed and asking what else we needed even after their closing time passed. Plus the waitress that brought us the chowder kept checking on us too. The place is crowded due to great seafood and impeccible customer service. This will be a go to place for us when we visit.
Heard about this place from word of mouth - it’s all true!! Come hungry - portions are nice sized. Great presentations, flavors are fresh & clean! Get there early because the seating is very limited and waitlist can be long, but well worth the wait! Had the Boston clam chowder, 1/2 order of Anchor Special, and the smaller portion of their Cioppino. It’s big enough to share!!
We finally arrived at this cozy, welcoming, and authentic restaurant. There were a lot of people there, but we were the first. Everyone waited patiently, and it was worth it. The food was delicious, everything was fresh, and perfectly prepared. The oyster selection was excellent. The staff was incredibly polite and attentive. It was a great day.