If seafood is your thing this is the place for you. We shared some oysters and then I had the…read moreseafood stew, which was really delicious. I've never been to a restaurant that didn't offer after dinner coffee or tea or desert. I wonder if that's so they can turn the tables--there's always a line outside. I was surprised they only had four kinds of oysters and they were nothing special (from California, Washington and North Carolina). But I would return just for the seafood stew and try some of the other main courses.

This place is worth the try! It's my favorite seafood restaurant in the city. You can taste the…read morefreshness of the ingredients. We got the special black cod dish and it was amazing. It melts in your mouth. The seafood stew is also a highlight. I had to drink every drop of the soup before the waiter took away the bowl. The pickled veggie is a nice side dish and palettes stimulator. They unfortunately don't take reservations so you just have to hope to have a spot when you do a walk in. However they do have plenty of outdoor and indoor seatings. We came for lunch on a Friday couple minutes before opening and there were plenty of seats.

Okay the line is long but pro tip get a slice of pizza next door while you wait…read more Hey seriously though the cioppino soup really is absolutely delicious and huge and totally worth the wait Service is also fantastic I sat at the bar and it was very cozy

Finally tried Sotto Mare in San Francisco, and the cioppino is a must order! The portion was huge,…read morepacked with fresh seafood, and incredibly flavorful. You could really taste the freshness in every bite! The Dungeness crab was moist and tender, accompanied by scallops, shrimp, tiny shrimp, mussels, and clams, all in a rich, flavorful broth. We requested to swap the penne pasta for linguine, which they kindly accommodated. Unfortunately, the pasta was overcooked. What really stood out was the exceptional service. From the host greeting us to checkout, every staff member was genuinely friendly and welcoming. Overall, a wonderful experience with generous portions, fresh seafood, and fantastic hospitality. Definitely worth visiting when in San Francisco!

Amazing service and great food! We loved the chowder and lobster rolls. We enjoyed the wine and…read moredrinks too!

The food was fantastic and Million was fabulous. She was very attentive and had a great…read morepersonality.

Great family restaurant, everyone is very friendly and accommodating. We ordered a dozen oysters,…read morecalamari, and cioppino to share between two people. It was more than enough food. Portions were a good size for two people. If you come during happy hour, the fresh oysters are $2 each!

Ordered a medium rare steak, received a medium well steak…read more Asked for a medium "rare" steak a second time, only to be told I ordered my original steak "medium." Not only did she not offer to fix it, she offered to pack it to go. To make things worse, our to go order took an additional 22 minutes. Food is great, but being undermined sucks. I def don't recommend if you expect basic customer service to be a priority....

Y-U-M, full stop…read more 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!!

At the sleepy end of Castro, Anchor Oyster Bar was as amazing as it looks, and I had the chance to…read moredine 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.

I'd bookmarked Woodhouse Fish on Yelp and ever since, had craved a lobster roll…read more I was greeted warmly and given a beautiful table in its welcoming dining room. Soft, beautiful shades of blue gave the ambiance a relaxing vibe. Started with phenomenal steamed mussels and Littleneck clams ($24) with a savory white wine broth punctuated by oregano and then the smaller lobster roll (they offer a 3 and 6 oz size), chilled and with mayo ($29). If you'd like, you can also get the lobster roll warm and with melted butter. Service played as important role as food and the staff was attentive even as the tables filled and a good amount of to-go orders came and went. I appreciated they asked if I wanted my steamed clams and mussels with shoestring fries on the side - or in the seafood bowl. I didn't have to ask twice for a side of mayonnaise or aioli. A cold Humble Sea draft beer ($9) was a great accompaniment to the seafood. Woodhouse Fish is a moderately priced seafood restaurant that's affordable and in the residential and shopping area of Fillmore Street in Pacific Heights. Low key and enjoyable, Woodhouse Fish is a wonderful little gem.

Amazing seafood!! We went for lunch on a weekend and got the tuna & scallop crudo from the specials…read moremenu, whole crispy branzino, and Baja style fish tacos. Everything was fresh and delicious, and they didn't skimp on the portions. Service was friendly and the food came out quickly, though it took some time to get the check. The restaurant got busier after noon, and some parties had to share tables. The vibe inside is nice with an ocean theme & decor. Highly recommend Woodhouse Fish for great seafood! I'm still thinking about the crudo & branzino!!

Food never disappoints always fresh. Best food around . Great service and chill ambiance.read more

It was impossible to get a seat at Sotto Mare so we ended up at Betty Lou's and it didn't…read moredisappoint!! If anything it was incredibly comparable and dare I say - Better. Betty Lou's is located at the edge of China Town and the beginning of North Beach. Perfect blend of both cultures!! What we ordered: 1. West Coast Oyster Shooters - this was a great start to our meal! 2. Meat Balls - Very tasty! 3. Gnocchi - this was perfect for the kid! He loved this dish and ate the whole thing. Also, it was just amazing and perfectly cooked! 4. Classic Cioppino - The star dish of this restaurant!! I loved how much crab they actually give you. Its not just one little crab leg and more on the mussel/shrimp like most places. This dish was packed with seafood! I was surprised by how many scallops, crabs, and clams there were. I would come back for this dish. 5. Wok Crab whole - This is the dish that sets them aside from Sotto Mare. More on the Asian side per taste. I absolutely loved the flavor of this dish and the way the crab was just cooked. I would definitely come back to Betty Lous!!!

We had a wonderful lunch here a year ago. Impeccable and nonintrusive service. Even though we…read morewere being treated, we did not want to break the bank so we ordered from the 2 item lunch special which was $35and is now $37. I had the small crab louie salad with a cup of clam chowder. Hubby went for the Caesar Salad and if I recall, fish. And the bread... I love bread. Our host ordered desserts to go and lots of wine. PERFECT. Imagine my delight to see Scoma was on restaurant week. Unfortunately what I would order was only $2 more regularly on their lunch special menu. So while I definitely will return because the food was so good, you will not find me here at Restaurant Week. I was hoping for a little something something more for Restaurant Week. I do have to say that Scoma is perfect in so many ways. For my budget, it is pricey but there are specials that allow you to have a special experience at a lower price point. Highly recommend.

It's been a while since we had been to Scoma's so decided to head here before an evening trip to…read moreAlcatraz. The service was absolutely fantastic all evening! Our server was engaging and absolutely on top of it and of course you cannot beat the location on the water and old school ambiance! We were not that hungry so just went with some classics - clam chowder and shrimp bisque which were all fantastic l! My husband had linguistic with clams also delicious! The only thing I was not a fan of were the baked oysters - their take on oysters Rockefeller - they were too big and too saucy so they were lukewarm inside! That said we ended with their classic tiramisu which was fantastic and very tasty Always a San Francisco classic!

I got the chance to have dinner at Waterbar for a corporate dinner and loved both the environment…read moreand food here! I started with one of their mocktails, the Dos Flores with hibiscus, tonic water and lime which was the perfect refreshing drink to start the meal with. We shared the chef selection of oysters, tuna tartare with rice cracker, and milk bread to start. Loved their milk bread which was so soft with a nice sprinkle of salt on top. Such a nice shareable bread. For my entree I got the pan seared black cod which was just perfectly cooked. Super moist and flaky inside with great crispy skin! It was served with celery root purée and peeled grapes which was not necessarily my choice for sides with fish but unique for sure. Overall we had a great time and service was exceptional. I'll definitely need to come back!

I have mixed feelings about this place! I've only ever come for happy hour, and honestly, the…read moreoysters can be a hit or miss. HH oysters are now $1.55 each and come with the chef's choice of mignonette. They were lovely this time around, but the last time I came, there was sand in my oysters, which was definitely not ideal. The ambiance, however, is great! The interior is modern, super aesthetic, and you get front-row seats to some gorgeous bay views. The ceviche was definitely the star of the show, so I highly recommend giving that a try! The drinks are good too, which they better be considering they're around $19 a pop LOL. Overall, a beautiful spot for happy hour, but the food can be a little inconsistent.

Hook fish has quick service, outdoor seating, and fresh fish!!…read more I ordered the ceviche and burrito with black cod. For the burritos, you can choose your fish of choice! The ceviche had fish, shrimp, lime, and orange!! The orange added a unique hint of sweetness to the ceviche. I also ordered the burrito with black cod. When you order indoors, all the fresh fish options for the day are lined up for you to choose. There is also a fish of the day offered everyday for a slightly discounted price. The black cod was so fresh!! I also really enjoyed their carrot habanero sauce. It it sold in store as well, but they have them on the tables outside for you to enjoy with the meal. It had the perfect spice that added the perfect kick of flavor to my burrito. Overall, great food for a decent price!!

Ordered 3 fish tacos and they were generous & overloaded, definitely needed to use a fork to eat…read more It was pretty messy, may try a burrito next time. Good tacos, but not wow'd at $9 each, fish slightly dry. I remember them being better after having them last time at the Mill Valley location. Limited free for all outdoor seating. We came here on the slim chance SF gets a nice clear day, with direct sunlight beaming down on the unshaded tables, only countered with sunscreen or a physical shade e.g. umbrella. Otherwise, it's probably normally cloudy, overcast, or chilly in the Outer Sunset neighborhood. The menu looks neat and I usually like to look beforehand to avoid holding up the line with indecisiveness. But after getting there, there were more options for different fish and we weren't sure what to go with, so just went with the default fish of the day. Lady taking my order wasn't rude, but also not really informative for the newer customers. A little disorganized. Thankfully they have an option to order online, which is what I might do next time, even though not everything is explained online either.