Y-U-M, full stop. How can I have lived in SF for more than 25 years and never once made it to this place?! For two of us we ordered a dozen oysters (sweetwaters, kusshis and miyagis), a bowl of clam chowder, the steamed artichoke w/citrus aioli, the Caesar salad w/crab and some bread on the side. And two glasses of Corsican rosé. ALL of it was scrumptious. It was just the right amount of food for us, though next time we will downsize the clam chowder or order a plain Caesar to fit another half dozen oysters into our bellies. Service was uniformly attentive and friendly and the place is cute and clean. We arrived at about 5.40 and were seated about half an hour later at the bar. Coming back!! read more

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At the sleepy end of Castro, Anchor Oyster Bar was as amazing as it looks, and I had the chance to dine in like the locals in the late 70s. Delicious shellfish meals has always been on my mind before I personally give up on them. I preferred indoor dining since I got to see how hungry customers like their food so much. After finding out about the specials, it's too bad there's never any single fish dishes let alone mostly shellfish meals. Therefore, a shellfish salad was a suitable choice. A pair of prawns, Bay shrimps, crab meat remains, olives, slices of tomatoes, slices of radish, and the romaine lettuce as a base. The blue cheese dressing I've chosen didn't overwhelm the shrimp and crab flavors as I continue to enjoy every single bite. I'll be more than glad to have cioppino and some oyster shooters, but having the shellfish salad is the last shellfish meal I would ever have. I still give two thumbs up to Anchor Oyster Bar for their local sustainable seafood selection. read more

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This is an institution, and it's worth the wait. If you don't like the possibility of waiting don't come here , They are kind enough tho to provide some heating under the bench in the front , blankets, and will even take a drink order which is nice. We placed an order for 2 dozen oysters , the larger Cioppino garlic bread and one chowder It was fantastic! I would def come back! read more

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Absolutely LOVE this place! I've been here a handful of times, and every single time has been delicious, but today was on another level, so I had to leave a review! We ordered the Dungeness crab pasta in a lemon butter sauce... OMG!! SO damn good! It was creamy, perfectly lemony, and the crab was incredibly fresh. Every bite was amazing! The service is always impeccable, too. This place is truly a Castro gem! Can't recommend it enough. Can't wait to come back! read more

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I stumbled upon Anchor Oyster Bar when I was visiting and was surprised at how highly rated this place was; I've never seen this place or heard of it before. I decided to give it a try and my first impressions was how cozy the place looked. We were seated in a small booth by the kitchen and our server was extremely helpful with the ordering process. I ordered the - Half Order Anchor Special (Comes with 6 oysters, steamed clams in a lemony butter sauce, and 2 chilled prawns) - Special Pasta of the Day (Crab Pasta) The food was amazing, there's nothing more to it. The portions were extremely generous and the value for the whole meal just beats every other "fancy" restaurant. The biggest thing I love about this place is that the staff cares about you; I usually have a problem over-ordering and our server was upfront and honest without trying to Up sale us. 100% I would stop by here again for the food. read more

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Once again love the cioppino this place offers. While the cioppino is the main star the clam chowder is genuinely superb. I've been here so many times coming up from sj to genuinely just grab a bowl of chowder some times. The seafood is fresh and the food has amazingly deep flavors. read more

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When in San Francisco, you must stop by a seafood restaurant. Anchor Oyster is small, real small. But, that is what gives it the quaint neighborhood hangout vibe. Servers are also attentive and happy to make recommendations. 5/5 Caesar salad with crab. This one of the best Caesars I've ever had. Good ratio of cheese, dressing, and vegetables. The croutons are also warm and crunchy when the dish hits your table. The crab on top is the perfect touch. 3.5/5 Clam chowder. Pretty basic. Came out hot, just the way I like. Not sure if I got any chunks of clam in mine. 4/5 Cioppino. Looks great in pictures, but this was not really for me. Also, this version was extra herby. It had a strong fennel or bay leaf flavor that was overpowering. I've read more

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I came here for a late lunch but it ended up being an early dinner. I arrived around 2:40 and was seated about an hour later for one person. Maybe, it's because it's Memorial Day. I ordered Cioppino. This dish is a San Francisco classic fisherman's stew. It came with dungenuous crab, clams fish and mussels in a tomato broth. It has oregano and thyme herbs you can smell and taste them. It is hearty. However, I had 2 clams and 1 mussel that did not open so I didn't eat them. The dish is hearty for one person and I was full. The wait staff here are friendly and accommodating. The place is small with tables and bat seating. There are 3 outdoor tables. read more

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The most quaint little seafood shop *heart eyes* I wanted to try this place for a while and I was finally in town. When you get there, write your name on the whiteboard and wait to be called. We waited about 30mins but the ambiance in this little neighborhood made the time fly. It was a windy, chilly afternoon in SF and so the only right thing to get was cioppino and boyyyy oh boy was it the most comforting hug on a cold afternoon. The seafood (lots of it) was cooked perfectly and it was served with crispy garlic bread (order extra) to soak up all the glorious broth. Half order between two people is more than enough. Get this. It's a must. We also tried freshly shucked oysters and clam chowder - also diiiiivine. Ugh I'm so happy I finically tried this place. It's a gem and will be coming back every time I'm in town! LOVE! read more

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An SF institution for a reason!! This small, intimate seafood bar on Castro St. is the perfect way to fuel up while exploring the city. Anchor Oyster Bar will likely have a wait all day, most times of day. However, there are lots of shops to stop into nearby where you can still call your name if called.  The reason to stop in? Their cioppino. A hearty, tomato-based seafood stew chocked full of fresh bay seafood like mussels, clams, crab, shrimp, and white fish. It's served hot and with a side of garlic bread. Do yourself a favor and order an extra side or two of garlic bread to sop up all of that delicious soup. We also got the seafood platter to try a variety of oysters and their shrimp cocktail, which were all delicious. Steamed claims in garlic butter was an obvious order. No regrets. Highly recommended for a good, hearty, true San Francisco lunch. read more

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Well worth the wait! Food was delicious and ingredients were very fresh! The prawns, the oysters, and clams were very succulent and flavorful. Service was friendly and attentive! Be ready to get your fingers dirty from dealing with all the shells! read more

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castro seafood institution that has absolutely no reason to be this good at these prices. the cioppino looks exactly like it should, loaded with shellfish in a rich tomato broth that u will be thinking about for days. oysters are fresh and the vibe is unpretentious which is hard to find in sf seafood spots. tiny place so expect a wait but it moves. 1.8k reviews at 4.5 means this is not a secret and deservedly so. read more

Made the trip up to SF yesterday with my bro with the intention of going to Swan Oyster, but they were closed for maintenance so it gave me the opportunity to finally check Anchor Oyster off the Yelp bookmarks. Some things were meant to be. First things first, get your name on that whiteboard asap. We arrived early before opening, but didn't know you had to put your name up. One 10 min mistake created an hour wait. Wasn't too bad though -- they have a cute comfy seating area out front with anchor themed throw blankets. Staff comes by often asking if you want drinks as you wait. Line does move slow because of the limited seating, but if you have an hour to spare it's worth it. Food was excellent. They're known for their cioppino, but I enjoyed it all. You make the decision of yes/no on the cioppino first cuz that dictates the scope of your meal. Waiter is conservative with estimates so I'll share what we had in total which I believe is best for two people: - two beers on draft - small cioppino (the large is enormous); includes a bit of garlic bread - crab cake entree; includes a cup of clam chowder and 6 pieces of roasted potatoes - an extra cup of clam chowder - full order of the Anchor Special (12 oysters, 8 steamed clams in butter sauce, 4 prawns) - combination seafood cocktail Oysters were very fresh. Had a mix of local hog island miyagis and Washington oysters. Mignonette here is different - balsamic vinegar based so it's more briny and salty vs my usual bright preference. Very tasty, poured throughout. Clam chowder was surprisingly good. I love clam chowder. Top 5 fav foods for me and if a place isn't chowder-specific I have low expectations. Chowder here exceeded it. I'm getting a bowl next time. Crab cake was textbook - crisp exterior, fluffy interior with a well-paired tartar sauce & lemon wedge. If you like crab cakes, you'll like them. If you don't, then this won't sway you but worth trying. Combination seafood cocktail to me is the most underrated thing we ordered. Hella seafood at a reasonable price. I'd get one just for myself next time. Choose this over the salad... but I never choose salad to begin with so there's that. The cioppino comes last because it's messy. You get a plastic bin and a pair of crab crackers. Very attentive staff clearing and swapping plates throughout the meal. The service was excellent. It's a very earthy, thyme-forward tomato stew base. Whole lotta brine cuz of the pile of seafood. I give it the edge over Sotto Mare cuz there's no filler here. To wrap it up, I had a fantastic time. At the end I was trying to see where I'd stack it against Swan. But now writing this review, I'm putting them in different lanes in the same swimming pool err ocean. Swan is where I go for the gritty, nostalgic buzz. Anchor isn't a 1:1 alternative -- it's a different swim lane, better for a relaxed, cohesive early dinner experience. read more

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Super fresh and delicious seafood with friendly service. Came here on a Sunday ~15-minutes before opening and there was already a small line gathering, luckily we were able to be seated outside quickly. For such a distinguished restaurant this place definitely lives up to their reputation. Seafood was fresh and flavorful, the anchor special, clam chowder and prawns definitely stood out for me, however I'd order everything (garlic bread, anchor special, deviled eggs, shooters, Bloody Mary, cioppino) again. I'd recommend the chowder, anchor special, and cioppino if it's your first time to try a little bit of everything they have to offer (and Bloody Mary if it's your cup of tea). read more

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Really fresh seafood. The Caesar salad with crab meat was amazing. Cioppino was the reason why we came here. It was good. But my favorite was the salad. read more

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OMG this is officially my favorite spot for cioppino!! Came here for a girlfriend's birthday and we were ready to feast. I had the Caesar salad with crab and they gave a generous amount of crab meat. We also had 12 oysters to share and they were all clean and kind of meaty. The crab cake was so so good, the outside was fried to perfection, and the inside was full of crab meat. My friend really wanted to try the seared scallops and personally I am not a fan of scallops, but when she said these were the softest and most tender scallops she had ever tried, I was like, fine, I must try this and I totally agree with her. Our main entrée was the cioppino and we ordered a small, which had so much seafood and definitely feeds 2-3 people. The garlic bread in the cioppino was also really good! I'm already thinking about my next visit! read more

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Amazing fresh seafood spot!! Very friendly service and love the cozy relaxed vibes. Felt like home with the smaller amount of seating but the noise level was nice. Check out their specials of the day menu before deciding what to get! - Crab burger (special) 5/5: fresh crab portions in this burger, just slightly mayo'd, perfect proportion with the tomato and lettuce - Clam Chowder 4.5/5: creamy and seasoned just right! Only wished for a bit more clams - Cioppino 5/5: best in the city! The tomato broth was nice and thick, seafood was fresh and cooked just right! Nice seafood medley of crab, mussels, clams, shrimp and white fish! Garlic bread on top went so well, needed to order another side of it. - Oysters 4/5: the specials were from B.C. and did not beat our local oysters up north read more

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Poor service. While visiting San Francisco, I was excited to try the famed Anchor Oyster Bar. Not only do I love oysters, but photos of their cioppino looked absolutely mouthwatering. This restaurant receives many five-star reviews and has even earned Michelin recognition in the past. Given its reputation, it is difficult to write anything that goes against the prevailing public sentiment. First, the restaurant has an unusual opening time of 2:00 p.m. If you arrive at opening, there is already a line ahead of you. Including the bar, the restaurant has only 21 indoor seats. There are also three outdoor booths that can accommodate up to six people each. They offer takeout as well. Their procedure requires customers to arrive before opening and put their names on a whiteboard. Guests are then seated in the order of arrival once the restaurant opens. We followed this process and were among the first group of customers seated. One of us ordered the clam chowder. Unfortunately, it was not particularly impressive and can be skipped without missing much. We also ordered oysters. They west coast oysters are small and lack the briny flavor that many Gulf Coast oyster lovers expect. Those accustomed to Gulf Coast oysters may find them disappointing. The main reason for our visit was to try the restaurant's famous cioppino. Unfortunately, it never arrived. After waiting for more than one hour, we finally decided to get up and leave. As we were paying for the oysters and clam chowder, the cioppino suddenly appeared. By that point, however, we had lost our appetite and no longer wished to stay. To the restaurant's credit, they did not charge us for the cioppino. My impression is that our waiter either made an error when placing the order or that another customer who arrived after us was mistakenly served ahead of us. After reading other reviews, I noticed that many of the one-star reviews describe similar experiences.  Overall, Anchor Oyster Bar is may be worth trying if you are curious about this San Francisco institution. However, despite its excellent reputation, be prepared for the possibility of disappointment, particularly when it comes to service and wait times. Fortunately, there are a lot of alternatives to the "famous" places, where food and the customer service is better. read more

I love a good Cioppino and Anchor Oyster Bar does it extremely well. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Anchor Oyster Bar has become one of our favorites, here in San Francisco. Victor and the Chef Owner Roseanne hit it off right away, as he charmed his way into her foodie heart. we sampled the oysters , followed by Manhattan Clam Chowder, a and avocado Cesar, and then our favorite was was their pasta special, Prawns tossed in penne, a garlic red sauce with a smidgen of cream, and star anise made it a typical southern Italian phenomenon. The service is wonderful, charming, and non-intrusive.. read more

I mean what's there to say that hasn't already been said. Consistently good Great staff Charming... one of a kind establishment. I also love that they don't take reservations. Show up. Write your name on the whiteboard. Even playing field read more

We found this hidden gem while visiting from Chico ca , Great service, amazing oyster's, clam chowder, oyster shooter's all amazing!! We will Def be back ! Really fresh!! Only thing I would say negative was that oysters were on the smaller side. read more

I was picking up something just down the street when I noticed there was no wait at Anchor Oyster Bar. Granted it was a bit in the early side for dinner. Sat at the counter and looked at the specials. And decided I had to have the pan seared dayboat scallops. That Meyer lemon beurre blanc that came with it was so delicious, I switched to eating them with a spoon so I could enjoy as much as the sauce as I could. And I also had the fresh Dungeness crab stuffed petrale sole because the gent next to me had it and it looked amazing. It was. read more

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Famous not just for its oysters but its cioppino. But I didn't have either. I wanted a small meal, so I had a cup of clam chowder and an appetizer order of crab cakes (two, with aioli and a garnish). The chowder had a moderate quantity of tiny dry clam pieces and a lot of potato. It was mostly noteworthy for the extremely creamy (not at all clam-flavored) broth. The crab cakes were large, very smooth and tender, not crabby in flavor, and without any crust; instead they were lightly coated in panko crumbs. OK but nothing to write home for. Small restaurant, very crowded. But if you arrive before 2 pm opening, you can write your party on a reservation whiteboard, and then go off and window-shop or something (easy to do in the Castro shopping district) and come back at 2. Efficiently run. read more

We came, we saw, we slurped the sea. My friends and I decided to hit up Anchor Oyster Bar after falling down the delicious YouTube rabbit hole of Mark Wiens food reviews. And thank you, Mark because this place was chef's kiss seafood heaven. ‍ We got there before they opened at 2 PM like we were waiting for Taylor Swift tickets, Why? Because we don't play when it comes to fresh fish and flavor explosions . Pro tip: Get there early unless you enjoy watching other people eat while you stand outside drooling like a lost seagull. We started off with the clam chowder . Hands down the best I've ever had. Creamy, comforting, and basically a hug in a bowl . With that cold San Francisco wind slapping us in the face while we sat outside like brave little food warriors, it hit the soul different . Next up: Caesar salad . I know it's a salad, but WHY did it slap so hard?! That cheesy dressing and the homemade croutons deserve their own Yelp individual review. Lettuce so fresh I felt like I was on a farm-to-table cooking show . Then came the scallops--so creamy and delicate . The crab cakes? Let's just say I took a bite and briefly left my body . And finally... the Cioppino . This dish deserves its own national holiday . Every bite was like tasting a new secret from Poseidon's diary ‍--clams, shrimp, fish, lobster--it was like an edible treasure chest . And don't even think about skipping the garlic toasted bread . Dip it in the broth or you didn't actually eat here. That's the rule . Major shoutout to Alex, our waiter . Part food poet , part seafood sommelier . The way he described the dishes... I was ready to order the entire ocean . His words were smooth, passionate, and buttery--just like my scallops . Small interior , a few outdoor tables , but BIG flavor and even bigger heart . Yeah, you're gonna wait . But is it worth it? Absolutely. This place isn't a hidden gem--it's a sparkly crown jewel sitting right in the open daring you to come get your life changed. 10/10 would sell a kidney to eat here again. read more

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Anchor Oyster Bar is a small restaurant located on Castro. They have both (limited) indoor and outdoor seating. I went on a Sunday around 5:15 PM with a party of 4 and was seated about 40-50 minutes later. They have a limited staff and it seems to be always busy, so expect a wait. The hosts and waiters are nice and friendly. There is street parking. I ordered a cup of clam chowder, Steamed Shellfish Combination, crab cake entree, and bread & butter. The clam chowder was very creamy, but I wished it had more of a clam flavor. The shellfish combination was good and I love the broth (just wish it was a bigger portion). It was my first time trying crab cakes and I'm honestly not a fan. Overall, this spot is a good location to grab lunch or dinner. It was $110 including tip for 4 people, but we had smaller portions. Would I come back? Maybe; I wish they served pasta. read more

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Loved my experience at Anchor Oyster Bar. We arrived around 1:30 to put our names down for the 2 PM open. We were able to be seated right away for 2 when the restaurant opened. Service was great and nothing felt rushed. We ordered a half size of the anchor oyster special (6 oysters, 2 prawns, and clams), clam chowder, scallops, and the crab cake entree. Seafood was incredibly fresh and refreshing. Only dish we didn't love was the scallops, which were a bit too salty. However, this didn't take away from an absolutely delicious meal. We were stuffed at the end. read more

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If you're a seafood lover--especially oysters--this spot is a must! The place is on the smaller side, but the nautical-inspired decor gives it such a charming vibe. The oysters were, of course, fantastic, but the Cioppino was hands down the best I've ever had. The crispy garlic bread with that bold garlic flavor? Absolutely perfect. It's a popular spot for a reason--great for a date night, and a glass of wine would pair beautifully with the dishes. I didn't have a reservation, just put my name down and got seated quickly, though I'm guessing that was pure luck. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Came here yesterday on a Saturday afternoon, and it's already one of my absolute favorite restaurants. Just wow. It's a little hole in the wall with comfortable enclosed seating outside, bar seating, and a few other tables scattered around. It's small and nothing fancy, but the seafood alone is worth coming for. Add in the incredible service, and I can't stop raving about this place. Every staff member we interacted with was kind, friendly, and accommodating. We waited about an hour to get seated, so plan for that. You can leave your name and take a walk, though, and there's plenty to explore in the bustling neighborhood. Our sides and drinks came out relatively quickly. The cioppino took longer, but we could see the cook (could've been the owner?) preparing it, adding the ingredients one at a time. The crab burger is truly to die for. I'm absolutely ordering it again. The clam chowder was among the best I've ever had, and the prawn cocktail was so good! We also spotted a hearty-looking salad at another table that's on our list for next time. I'd give this place six stars if I could. read more

We had the best Fresh Crab burger ever. We assumed it was going to be a crab cake, but no it was fresh crab on a toasted sesame bun with their tartar sauce. The taste was amazing. This is their new go to item when it's available (menu special). The customer service was excellent as always. Oysters and mussels (not small) were great too. Order the garlic bread for the mussel stock. If you're going on a Saturday I suggest you arrive a bit early to get in at 2:00 pm. You have to sign your name and the amount of guests. Seating is limited. They have outdoor seating as well, but it was super windy. Thank you Anchor Staff. You rock read more

We were in the neighborhood when husband said hey didn't you want to try that Cioppino in the Castro? I said YEAH! Showed up and added our name to the wait list on a late Monday afternoon - waited about 30 minutes, walking around the neighborhood - we were seated outside in the street in their Covid seating - love that they kept it - it was a beautiful day, sunny, not too hot - started with champagne and ordered some oysters, their fun crab deviled eggs, and the famous cioppino - amd loved every bit of it! The cioppino was full of fun stuff - fish and clams and crab - oh my! Lots of it! The eggs were fun and delicious, as were the oysters. The waiter was fun and very interactive, and brought me extra napkins - I had a second glass of champagne that I had been thinking about - why not? I'm not driving and we were celebrating my husbands release from the hospital up the road at CPMC! So glad we finally came here! read more

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Winter in the city always calls for cioppino, Anchor Oyster Bar was on our list of spots to try. They have a unique setup, you have to get there and place your name on board to be seated. Luckily, we got there once they opened and got seated quickly. Not pictured: we started with oyster shooters, great way to kick off any seafood get down. The clam chowder was a bit watery for our taste. The cioppino did not skip out on the seafood, it's a healthy portion. The broth had some flavor. However, the dish was just missing some spices. The garlic beard was tasty. Overall, it is solid. I suppose expectations were higher than what we got in term of the clam chowder and cioppino. Service was great, they were slammed right away and were on top of it. If you are in the Castro give this spot a try. read more

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this has been my favorite spot in the city so far, cannot WAIT to come back. came here for an anniversary and the wait wasn't bad to be honest, maybe 30 mins for bar seating (my favorite). Best oysters, best clam chowder, and best crab cakes. everything was "the best in the city". i only wish i had had the cioppino-- the small portion easily feeds 2 (saw a lot of people eating it) and looked amazing. will definitely try next time. i also have to say this was like my 5th clam chowder in the span of 2 days so i am an expert-- and it was the best. very friendly and helpful service, 10/10 recommend. read more

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Cioppino all the way! Anchor Oyster Bar is easily one of my favorites in the city! We had the crab cake sliders and the cioppino--both were absolutely delicious. The crab cakes were perfectly crisp and packed with flavor, and the cioppino was rich, hearty, and loaded with fresh seafood. The restaurant is small but quaint, with a classic San Francisco charm--think cozy counter seating, warm lighting, and a laid-back, neighborhood feel. Service was quick, friendly, and attentive without being overbearing. It can get busy (not surprising given how good it is), so going a bit early or being willing to wait is worth it. Prices are fair for the quality and portion size--especially considering how fresh the seafood is. If you're in the Castro and craving a comforting seafood meal, this spot is a must. read more

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I stop by for lunch, only 5min waiting on Saturday 2:30pm , the staff is very nice. I got the counter table and I ordered the seafood cioppino for one. I like have so much favorite at the soup and with the garlic bread, yum read more

We stopped in for lunch, and added our name to the white board outside. The wait was about 30 minutes, but well worth it. The interior is curated with a perfectly themed nautical vibe. It was one of the best meals I've had in quite some time. Trey, our server expertly course out our dishes to perfection. Our service was attentive all around. Definitely Michelin Guide worthy. Our dishes were so outstanding; and I am now thoroughly obsessed with their Crab Caesar (warm croutons... hello). Having started with a bottle of Sancerre and Pellegrino, and being somewhat famished, we opted for a little bit of everything: * Oysters * Garlic Bread * Crab Cakes * Steamed Artichoke * Crab Caesar The dishes were so fresh, and the dressing and accompanying sauces were so flavorful. Each was excellent in their own right; and magnificent in total. Cannot wait to return. read more

Anchor Oyster is an SF classic! If you love oysters....oooooo, you're in for a treat. And their cioppino? Absolutely off the hook! I'm usually biased toward Swan but it's awesome that legendary oysters spots like Anchor are still thriving in SF. The cozy atmosphere paired up with attentive service are perfect for great convo over incredible seafood! With SF inflation and rent these days, I half expected the oysters to come with a mortgage application but somehow they still deliver amazing value. Fresh seafood, friendly service, classic neighborhood vibe charm. Always keeps me coming back. read more

I stopped by on a Friday afternoon and waited about 30 minutes before my girlfriend and I were seated outside in a very spacious enclosed parklet. The service was very friendly. Everybody, servers and cooks, were incredibly helpful and answered all my questions with a smile. I figured if I'm going to an oyster bar, I better try the oysters. I had six meaty, juicy oysters ($22.50) from three different regions. It was fun to compare them from each other. My girlfriend ordered the penne pasta with prawns topped with rich red sauce and melted cheese ($33). It was absolutely delicious and rivals many local Italian restaurants. I also ordered the crab burger and clam chowder ($36). The clam chowder was hot, creamy and not too salty. The burger came with a good amount of crab. It looked like imitation crab, but it wasn't, it was much bolder and heartier. I'd come back here whether for a date night or a solo evening slurping oysters at the bar. The food is pricey, but if you're into quality seafood options beyond fish, I'd definitely recommend it. read more

Amazing Cioppino!!! This is a must if you're in SF! Absolutely fantastic. Great service & friendly staff. read more

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Great food. Fresh bread, chowder to die for. Can be crowded due to limited seating. Worth the wait