Came to Bearing West recently and left genuinely impressed. The vibe is relaxed but still feels a little elevated. Food was excellent: really well-executed, flavorful, and the portions were solid without feeling heavy. Everything felt thoughtfully put together, not just "pretty plates." And honestly, the pricing felt fair for the quality and portion size, which is getting harder to find. The cocktails were a highlight too, balanced, not overly sweet, and clearly made by someone who cares. You can tell there's intention behind the menu. The hospitality was friendly, attentive, and warm without hovering. It's the kind of service that makes you want to come back. Definitely adding Bearing West to my regular rotation. Great food, great drinks, great people. read more

We came here to celebrate a birthday. Been wanting to try it and we were happy we did. The staff is extremely friendly- our server Emma? Emily? was the best! Nice cool vibe and the menu had happy hour specials. We had the Baja style fish tacos $14 which was battered and fried fish and slaw. The fish was nicely done. The shrimp Louie $22.50 had nice amount of bay shrimp, egg and avocado. The chicken Milanese sandwich $16 was a bit disappointing though. The battered chicken fingers were a bit dry and the pieces were on the small size, as was the fried chicken fingers $12. The deviled eggs $8.50 was creamy. Could've done without the pickled jalapeño-made it bit bitter. We all loved the griddled sourdough $5 ! I'd come back to check out more of the small bites menu. read more

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My sister was craving some oysters yesterday so we decided to try this spot, she also found out the $2 Tuesday specials. We walked in and liked the spot immediately it gave the both of us like a very Oceanside spot, not entirely sure on how to describe it to be honest. Our waitress was super friendly and great in serving us throughout our meal. Both of our favorite things that we ate was actually their $5 happy hour fish tacos. We were so surprised and loved the fact we ate that last. The only thing I was taken aback was that the oysters were not chucked entirely properly and there was one that was pretty bad that I couldn't order more oysters like I wanted to, I think it wasn't as fresh. If I could give a 3.5 I would because of that bad oyster I ate. But overall good spot! And I would highly recommend the fish tacos! read more

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Nice neighborhood restaurant that saved us during the sf blackout. We thoroughly enjoyed the service and the food while we were there. The cosmopolitan cocktail with hibiscus was divine and the specials they offered were tasty and interesting. My only complaint was that my steak for steak frites was definitely overcooked, but I would like to come back and try their other menu items as well. The chile verde tacos were the table's favorite but it was a special, so might not be available every day. read more

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Hubs has been wanting to try this place and I was craving clam chowder so we decided to check it out. It was Father's Day. We arrived around 7pm and it was busy. We were seated at the bar. Happy Hour was still in effect. They informed us they ran out of clams so the clams in the chowder was being substituted with shrimp. I really wanted soup and hubs and I planned to share items but he's allergic to shrimp. So, decided to order the miso corn chowder. We also decided to take advantage of the Happy Hour and ordered the grilled sourdough, deviled eggs, garlic fries, and wings. Positives - The garlic fries were full of garlic flavor and hubs noted the fish tacos were light. However, the fries and sourdough weren't hot (more lukewarm) and the sourdough could've been grilled a bit longer. Hubs noted the wings were crispy but bland without the sauces. The chowder was also bland and didn't really have any flavor. We really wanted to like this place. Unfortunately, the food was a miss for us - quite surprised given the reviews. read more

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Tucked into the Parkside neighborhood (Sunset District), this charming neighborhood seafood spot is a gem! Street parking was manageable, and the interior was clean, simple, and inviting. Service was quick and super friendly. We came as a party of six and shared several appetizers: the Brussels sprouts dusted with Parmesan, the fried artichoke hearts (crispy and perfectly done), and a generous portion of ceviche served with house-made chips, bread slices, and this amazing green butter. They definitely didn't skimp on the fish! Drinks-wise, the Old Fashioned was strong and well-made--just the way we like it. We also ordered two chowders--the classic clam and the miso corn. Both were flavorful and comforting. (Pro tip: a few dashes of Tabasco takes them to the next level.) That said, only one came with the full toppings--bacon bits and scallions--so a little consistency would've been nice. My main was the fish and chips made with chickpea-battered rockfish--crispy, flaky, and satisfying. It came with slaw, ketchup, tartar sauce, and malt vinegar--classic and exactly what I was craving. Other standouts: *Watermelon salad special - super refreshing with one of the best vinaigrettes I've had in a while. *Fish sandwich special - basically the fish and chips in sandwich form, and just as tasty. *Fish tacos - solid, two per order. *Seafood pasta with mussels and sausage - so flavorful! One of the two orders came out missing sauce, but we shared the extra from the other plate. Despite the few small hiccups, we'll definitely be back--especially to check out the happy hour (runs until 6pm). A solid, casual spot for fresh, flavorful seafood in the neighborhood! read more

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Wow! I had heard good things about this new seafood restaurant for the last year, but tonight was the first chance to check it out. It had it all - great ambiance, kind service, excellent food. Husband started with the half dozen oysters, which were premium from Washington state and very fresh, served with mignonette and homemade cocktail sauce. Next up was the cup of chowder, which was huge and enough to share. Hearty with at least 6 shelled clams in a creamy broth, it was excellent. We also added the griddled sourdough with garlic butter which was huge with 6 pieces for $5. Husband wasn't too hungry and had the ceviche, which very fresh with a good amount of chips. He's hard to please but was surprisingly happy. I had the shrimp louie salad which was big with fresh shrimp, eggs, avocado, tomato, radish, and a delicious thousand island tangy dressing. The owner Jeff, a former long time manager at Cha Cha Cha, was very friendly and his sangria was the best we've had. Our waitress was super nice and helpful. We loved the nautical atmosphere, friendly service, and great food. We will definitely be back. read more

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This is a review for Sat brunch/lunch. We were greeted warmly into the restaurant and had our choice of seatings. This appears to be a new brunch place and may be more popular for dinner. Regardless, I had a nice cup of black coffee and promptly provided water (star!). Since it's a seafood -leaning restaurant, we forgo the brunch and jumped to fish tacos, clam chowder (made to order) and linguini with clams. Results? Yum!! Totally hit the spot on all counts. The clam chowder is a MUST when we come back. The clams were super fresh and tasty. Fish tacos - yes please. Staff was friendly, helpful and checked in without being intrusive - perfect balance of being available and gave us plenty of girl-talk time. Looking forward to checking out their happy hour and dinner soon! read more

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We were looking for a place in the city for some oysters & clams , and found Bearing West ! The location was great for us . We love the food here ! But the bad news is they will closing down Wish we tried this restaurant sooner. read more

Second visit here and so glad we came. Friendly service, very welcoming to families with children, delicious seafood-oriented menu (shout out to the cioppino and the shrimp po' boy), and a great space to the rear of the restaurant with shuffleboard and hook & ring games. Both of our visits were on weekends in the early afternoon which were very chilled, with a relaxed atmosphere and relatively easy to get seated without a prior reservation. We will be back! read more

Solid addition to the Sunset. (Came in Sunday afternoon and brunch was being served. The menu looked nice, I'll have to try next time. ) Today was a treat for my sister who loves muscles, claims, oysters. . She ordered a plate of muscles and was a happy camper. I ordered crab cakes, Clam Chowder and fish tacos. Everything was fresh and made with the fish being the star ingredient. Flavors aren't bold, but everything was simple and fresh. Environment was spotless and a joy to enjoy. Nautical theme, but very tastefully done. Fully stocked bar makes this a great place for drinks and socializing. **if your seafood preference is muscles, clams or oysters.....Run, don't walk to Bearing West. Sharine read more

Another wonderful hidden gem way off the beaten path. This is another great family friendly option for those looking for something to eat but also have kids in tow but also won't break the budget. Their deep fried rock fish was very nice. Definitely worth getting either as a dipper or on a taco. Their steamed clams are a nice light dish as well. Do keep in mind food doesn't come out very quickly so it may be a little bit of a wait. In the meantime they do have a full bar so you can always have a drink. read more

Just when I thought it was heaven being able to enjoy fresh seafood right in my neighborhood, Bearing West introduced $2 Oyster Tuesdays. A dozen creamy, briny fresh oysters paired with a nice glass Sauvignon Blanc is a perfect meal in itself, but seriously, this place can do no wrong. The warm sourdough bread with butter, fish and chips, louie salad, and mussels with a creamy white wine sauce. All of it good comfort food when you want to taste the sea without having to drive to Embarcadero. Service was friendly and great. There are lots of locals catching the game on tv sitting at the bar. Warm and cozy atmosphere. I love that I didn't need a reservation to get a table. Perfect for easy date night or dinner with friends. read more

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Recently came twice, once with my gfs and then had to bring my husband back to taste everything. I think what's great besides the good food, is the happy hour and the options of food even when there's no happy hour. They have a good variety of foods, good space, and good parking. They have two tv's in there where, I think they will play some games when it's the season, but off season they have on really nice waves and surfing on the TV for people to enjoy. I also love the bar as they have plenty of options for drinks! It's definitely a great quick stop or enjoy with a group. Definitely will be back again soon and the service was really good. We came during a time that's not too busy, so I think we were lucky. read more

Bearing West - Clam chowder! Reminded me of Hog Island's clam chowder - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - San Francisco, California

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It was a wonderful neighbor's place. We had appetizers and drinks. Both were great. If you are looking for a casual neighborhood place with good food and drinks this is the place. read more

Local casual yet homey seafood place! Cute bar area also if you want a quick bite/drink. Servers are very attentive and are great at recommending things to try if you're in a dilemma. Menu is simple yet packed with flavor. They also have a lot of specials you can choose from. We started with the fried oyster and let me tell you the batter was crispy yet light!! It didn't feel heavy/oily at all. The oysters also were HUGE. Next up, cioppino was soooo flavorful and delicious!! I did wish there was more bread to go with this.. Lastly the special they recommended the flat steak marinaded with garlic with chimichurri sauce and garlic fries. Cooked perfectly and the acidity from the chimichurri sauce complimented it great. Overall I'd come back here and try more things on their menu! The service was great. read more

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4.5 stars! So glad this place opened on Taraval. Actually, it turns out they've been here for like 1.5 year now; it's just that Taraval was under heavy construction last year, so we never noticed! The great: **excellent fish and chips, delicately crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I think our server told us they use chickpea batter, which sounds healthier (or at least, less unhealthy haha) **I really liked the nautical theme here! Ropes, portholes, sea creatures, and ships grace the walls and make you feel like a passenger on a fishing boat! **Lots of seats to be had. The most impressive thing to me was how clean everything was (esp the bathrooms); I can tell the owner(s?) really cares about the details. **Tuesday is a great day to come if you like oysters, as they have more discounts on top of HH prices. $2 sangria, anyone? The not-as-great (but not BAD, per se): **the HH wings were a bit chewy/dry, and I think there can be better flavors than mango habanero or buffalo. Maybe garlic parmesan or lemon pepper? **While the HH is perfectly fine, I think the menu can maybe be expanded a bit more. I only really liked the drinks and the deviled eggs. I'm not an oyster fan, but I do think the $3 oyster shooter is a nice deal! I would've loved to see some other items (ideas from my past favorite HHs include things like roasted brussels sprouts, roasted asparagus, fried mushrooms, spicy tuna tartare, chowder soups, etc). But tbh, this is if I have to nitpick. Again, I had a really positive first visit, and I'd love to come back and try other things on the non-HH menu (AND get the fish and chips again!). I think this place is a wonderful and exciting addition to Parkside! read more

Their clam chowder had the fresh, plump clams! The soup however wasn't as creamy as expected but I think that was intended to let the clams shine. Caesar salad was delicious with the anchovies! Fish tacos was delicious too! My mom loves the sauce. Great service. Would definitely stop by again! read more

Bearing West - Clam chowder! - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - San Francisco, California

So let me just say that I was beyond difficult just now, but nonetheless the server accommodated and I was pleased. Let me begin by saying that I did not wait to be seated and sat myself in the back right away, thinking that I will be less disturbed, then realized the seating was right next to a large party of 6 and the bathrooms. So I told the server I needed to sit somewhere else and he looked and there were still not very many guests around so he re-sat me at Table #1. When asked for drink's recommendation, he recommended the Lychee Lover for drinks, it is Lai Chee but I said Lee-Chee cos that is the way I called it, and he did not correct me. Wow. Then when it comes to my bill, he showed me the run down of the prices on his mobile device. Never seen waiter do this but cool. Maybe he thought those prices were out of my league, lol. The only hiccup was he was way too efficient and removed the oyster shell and orchid flower that I saved. I was doing the bills and tips and did not realize, he gave me a brand new orchid flower nonetheless. Wow. I would totally tell everyone I know of this place and my wonderful experience. So this is how I discovered the place. I live in the neighborhood like about 5 min from their location, had previously bookmarked this to visit but never did. Then on New Year's Day walking down the street, a gal handed me a coupon for one item half off Tuesdays to Fridays. And when I called the receptionist to confirm about UberEats/delivery, she told me that their oysters are $2/piece during happy hours. Two things if I may suggest to the owner is that there are way too many people during your happy hours so obviously your strategy is working but it became way too chatty and loud for my taste. Perhaps you could extend happy hours to 3:30 pm or get rid of the happy hours eventually cos there are way too many people and too packed for that small space. The guests are also incredible loud like in an Asian joint which I do not prefer. So can't comment on the ambiance since dimming the light did not combat their loudness. I need some quality sound proofs. As far as the food is concerned, fresh and awesome tasting oysters. Having a few choices of varieties is cool but the way it was is just fine. So good for the fish tacos except that I would love for more fishes except I know the cost of operations in SF and how guests generally don't come here for portions, so the current portion size is good for all intended. I wish the drink could be on the Happy Hour menu and only selected items like the wine is. All good, I like the lychee mixture and while the other cocktail seems good, this sake mix is more suitable for my Friday's working night! But overall quite decent and very convenient for me. Good to have tried this hidden gem :) read more

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Solid place. Great drinks, food is awesome service is good. Crowd is very casual. Great neighborhood place.

Great oysters. Great service. A sunset gem. Fun cocktails as well. I will be returning. read more

Friendly neighborhood restaurant. Great food and staff. We particularly liked the Fish Tacos and BW Copping

This is a fantastic new addition to the neighborhood! The owners have truly transformed the space into a bright and welcoming restaurant that would be perfect for a cocktail, happy hour or meal. We came for happy hour (4pm-6pm) and enjoyed many of the happy hour drink specials and bites. The deviled eggs were the perfect foil for the drinks and left enough room to order more. My companions each had a few cocktails & a white wine. I enjoyed the vesper cocktail which had gin & lillet blanc. So refreshing! I also enjoyed the Cal Bubbly which was Domaine Carneros sparkling wine. My favorite! All were very tasty! For dinner, we shared the seafood tower that was chock full of fresh clams, oysters & juicy prawns. We also had the steamed mussels which came with grilled sourdough to sop up the delicious fennel scented broth and the fish & chips which were battered in a chickpea flour. All of the seafood was fresh and prepared well. Throughout our evening, we enjoyed wine & soaking up the relaxing atmosphere. We absolutely love this place and can't wait to return! This place is good for families too since tables can be easily combined for larger parties. read more

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This is another locally owned institution that deserves another 5 star review. I've been holding off on coming here for some time but have to say that I am very happy that I did. John's service was top notch. The food was amazing, and I love how inviting this place feels. It was Wednesday ($1 wings!) so of course we ordered them. I read a review that the wings were "small and sad" so we ordered 18 wings (to be safe) between 3 people. Let me tell you, the wings were neither of the two. We could barely finish them. Huge wings, perfectly cooked, tasted great. Don't believe every review you read, but you should believe this one :) Next we order the sliders and the pasta of the day, both were exceptional, and we finished off with an order of fish and chips. Every single item was great. I have zero complaints and only compliments for John, Jeff, and the Bearing West team. If you haven't given them a chance, I'd recommend checking them out and letting them surprise you! read more

Very nice casual neighborhood atmosphere and lovely service. Food was a mixed bag - loved the raw oysters and fried artichoke heart app, as well as the Longshoreman cocktail. The pomegranate mocktail didn't have much flavor; crab cakes were leathery on the exterior and not very well seasoned. Mussels were tasty and had great texture. read more

Amazing GF Fish & chips ! John is so welcoming. When in town we will definitely return read more

These guys keep impressing me, both with the quality of ingredients to their knowledge of them. For example, they have a delicious herb compound butter made with Plugra, a european style butter that is rich and creamier than any others I've tried. Jeff and John, the owners are super friendly, as are all of the wait staff. The space is fun and lively; they even have shuffle board and darts in the back room. read more

I am here too frequently. Killer food. Killer drinks. Killer service. I always complain that the clam chowder is too good. It's hard to order anything else. Cioppino is also amazing. Good vibes. Nice people. 10/10 will be back for two dollar Tuesday and/or wings and whiskey Wednesday. read more

Great spot. Wonderful people, and simple fresh seafood. Easy parking in the foggy sunset. Thanks Jeff and John for bringing your passion for food to the Parkside! JYW highly recommends! read more

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This is the newest gem I just discovered in the Parkside neighborhood (Sunset District), east of Sunset Blvd. I'm pretty sure it's new, I know the area and it wasn't there few months ago. It's clearly new remodel, super nice atmosphere, simple and inviting on the inside and the menu is great! HH every day; just well put together. I hope it does well! read more

I love seafood. This place hits the spot with such a fresh and delicious menu! This place would be good for a date night, a special occasion dinner, a night out with the family or just a casual dinner. I really love when places have options where you can eat multiple offerings. I always want to try so many different dishes on the menu, so having a dish that combines dishes is perfect for me. (Like the deluxe tasting of the shellfish cocktails) I know their raw bar will be my go to every time I go back. BW has a seafood tower with 12 oysters, 12 clams, 4 prawns and bay shrimp cocktail. And it's a really good price!! And if you want you can add Dungeness crab! Not many places serve raw clams - I really enjoy the taste and texture of raw clams. My husband and I had the Caesar salad, the Deluxe tasting which includes shrimp cocktail (the BIG ones), bay shrimp cocktail and crab. The cocktail sauce has a great horseradish bite which my husband and I love! We make our own at home so sometimes cocktail sauce doesn't measure up at restaurants - but this one does. They give you two kinds and both are very tasty. The Caesar salad is probably one of the best ones I've ever had. The dressing has all the right notes of lemon and garlic, and that creaminess and richness that goes so perfectly with that crisp romaine lettuce. Everything that we tried is crave-able. Talking about the Caesar actually makes my mouth water. We also had the cioppino - lots of mussels, clams, shrimp and crab. The sourdough bread is also really special. I can tell that the owners were so intentional about the restaurant. The theme is very present but it isn't contrived. The menu also has deviled eggs and fish and chips and a chicken sandwich that I am excited to try! Honestly, I'm so excited that this place is so close to our house. I'm so glad because the food is amazing and the vibe is great. Bartenders are wonderful and welcoming. I love the octopus mural and the picture of the sunset with the ocean in the distance. They're putting up some games in the back room so people can hang out. Shuffle board I think! And there's a nice big tv back there too. The ice cream sundae dessert looks really yummy too! Next time I'll take pictures - this time I was so hungry and the food was so good that I got halfway through the meal and realized I hadn't taken any pictures! Thank you Bearing West. Love. Love. Love everything so far! Can't wait to go back. This will become part of our regular rotation! read more

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My wife and I came in for lunch after hiking Lands end. The clam chowder is the best we have ever had, certainly best in the city. Home made with great flavor and wonderful texture. We also ordered the smoked salmon on crostini bread. This was to die for! We could have made a meal of that alone. Lastly, we had the chickpea breaded artichoke hearts. This came with a great dipping sauce and a generous portion. Overall, great food, service, and inexpensive prices. We'll be back! read more

Lovely spot with friendly staff and delicious seafood. I had the happy hour fish taco and really enjoyed it. I'll be back!

Whole the interior is nothing special the food is excellent. If I lived closer this would definitely be my local go to place for seafood. Oysters were excellent with a lovely mignonette. Crispy Fish n Chips. A tv to watch the game. Nice service read more

Bearing West - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - San Francisco, California

over 60 dollars for a tiny portion that should be an appetizer. Horrible customer service, overpriced, confusing ordering method. I would not recommend this horrible place. read more

What a nice surprise! In the middle of Taraval-a clean pub and grill! The food was good-OMG if I could just have a large tray of the brussel sprouts, the crab cakes, the clam chowder, miso corn soup, and the yummy chewy soft and dense bread all to myself!!!! So freaking good! John, one of the owners was very attentive as was the rest of his friendly staff! Great service on a Friday night which got busy! We will definitely be back for more yummy food and drinks! And one thing that stood out for me-(I know some people aren't as particular as I am LOL) this place smelled CLEAN! It didn't have that dirty dish rag smell and I REALLY REALLY appreciated that! I absolutely HATE it when places smell gross because it interferes with my eating experience! So good job Bearing West! You passed my "Sniff Test"! read more

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AMAZING food, great service and such a nice local gem to enjoy a fantastic meal. We had oysters, clam chowder, salad and steak. All were delicious! The clam chowder includes fresh clams and is seriously the best I've ever had. The restaurant is small and intimate. We also had our 3yo with us and they do not offer a kids menu but have high chairs. Our son just shared with us and was fine. We highly recommend this spot! read more

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My wife and I were walking in our neighborhood and came across this new restaurant. We bookmarked it and several weeks later got the hankering for some oysters and didn't feel like driving across town to Hog Island and decided to give this place a try. We took a chance and BW didn't disappoint. John our server was so friendly and answered all our questions about the dishes we ordered. My wife's wine glass was empty and she was looking at the drink menu, deciding on what to order next. Jim the bartender noticed and came out to ask if she'd like another or something else. Staff is on it here. Everything we ordered was really good. Can't wait to come again, nice having a seafood restaurant here in the neighborhood. If you live out in the sunset this is definitely a place to stop for drinks and seafood. read more

Bearing West - We ordered 3 different types of oysters. Super fresh and good - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - San Francisco, California

Overall, most of the food was tasty, but pretty small portions, and it took a long time for it to come out. The appetizers were great - grilled sourdough and the brussels sprouts were fantastic and came out nice and quickly. Our mains took about 40-45 minutes to arrive after our starters. The prawn po-boys were nice, but probably could have done better with 1 more prawn in each (there are 2 small prawns in each half of the sandwich). The real let downs were the crispy fish platter and the fish and chips. The crispy fish platter, which was about $30, came with two extra small pieces of fish (when I say small, I mean smaller than a fish finger), a good sized and tasty crab cake, and two small prawns. The fries were tasty as was the salad. The fish and chip plate, for $21, again had the fish cut into curiously small pieces. The fries, again, tasty. There were about 8 pieces of extra small fish on top of a good size serving of fries. The real letdown of the night was the fried fish on both the crispy fish platter and the fish and chip plate. Not only were all the pieces of fish cut down so small that the breading on each piece easily doubled (or more) the size of the actual fish inside, but the fish tasted old, fishy, and had a very mushy texture. It really was a let down to be served two of these tiny pieces of fish on a nearly $30 plate. read more

One of the best seafood places in town, not to mention amazing cocktails!! You have to go, will not be disappointed! Go to their website they always have some sort of deal happening, happy hours are amazing. read more