Cancel

Open app

Search

little shucker

4.3 (368 reviews)
Closed • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

little shucker Photos

Business Info

LITTLE SHUCKER ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Hipster
Casual
Trendy
Classy

More like little shucker

Recommended Reviews - little shucker

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Kalpita P.

Always enjoy coming back to little shucker. We got our go to order of the mussels and then sampled the steak frites to try something new. The mussels were great and flavorful but the steak frites could have had slightly more gravy and flavor. The service was wonderful as usual and it's a great place for a late afternoon lunch or dinner.

Chloe S.

Came here for happy hour and was able to snag a spot at the bar! We got seated at the shucking bar and was able to enjoy the staff work their magic. We snacked on oysters, chips and dip and sipped on house wine. The oysters were sweet and paired prefect with a salty bite of chips. The staff was informative and even came by to let us know happy hour was ending. Would love to come back and try more of the menu!

top tower spread insane
Ewa U.

Overall, 10/10 experience on date night w my hubby. also great spot for outdoor table when sunny paired with white vino and the seafood tower... let's talk about the tower. it was perfect: the bottom layer had oysters from 4 regions all tasting beautifully different. the too layer had an incredible , juicy fatty salmon tartare paired with another seafood concoction w nori. service was friendly and attentive

Squid ink tonnarelli
Arthur T.

As the yelp rating states: it "could've been better" Decided to try little shucker with the $150 Chase Sapphire Reserve credit for open table. Had a reservation for bar seating. Service was pretty bad off the start. Greeted at door, randomly passed around by staff, then off to the side, then to a table. Two of us ordered: ghost town IPA $12 9 oysters ($4.50 ea) 3x kumiai 3x miyagi 3x mere point caesar salad with prawns $26, not much flavor squid ink tonnarelli $23, overcooked steak and fries $38, overpriced, a bit dry For an oyster spot, to have only 3 different types available is a bit disappointing. If it weren't for the credit, probably a 1 star experience. Street parking only.

Caesar
Sharon N.

Made lunch reservations for a Sunday afternoon. Since the weather was a bit cold, opted for indoor seating. Space was nice with simple decor and clean lines. Great, welcoming and attentive staff. Tried the little shucker, scallop tartare, Caesar salad, and warm ls roll. My fave was the tuna crudo in the little shucker platter- so good. I'd do a separate order of this next time. The oysters were creamy goodness, however the shrimp was unmemorable. Salad was delish. Scallop tartare was not bad. The warm ls roll was a buttery indulgence. Nice spot for gd eats, to catch up with friends, and/or people watch if you're sitting outdoors.

Variety of seating options
Cece Y.

My previous review still applies for the counter service/takeout menu. My most recent dinner service, however, was not good. I did not feel welcome, so I will not come back. Like many others have stated here, if it weren't for CSR, I wouldn't have come here in the first place. I'd only consider lunch takeout in the future so that I don't have to deal with such poor service next time.

Little shucker
Cassy C.

It has a fun, lively vibe! We started with The Little Shucker, which had 3 types of oysters, followed by the hot crab roll (good flavor). To top it off, the staff brought out a cute chocolate dessert for our birthday celebration. Amazing food and even better hospitality. Can't wait to go back!

Butter baked oyster
Sophie C.

This place was packed when we got here, thankfully we made reservations ahead of time, parking gets really tricky in this area but we were lucky enough to snag a spot right when we arrived. Area was super cute, I would say def a place for a party of 2-5 and anything larger may be a little hard to arrange. My favorites were the baked oysters, scalloped tartare and actually wish I went with the seafood package which also seemed like a great deal as well. The lobster roll was refreshing and while on yelp it seemed the most popular I would say I probably would have skipped and preferred some of the other seafood items they offered instead. I loved the citrus touch to the scallop tartare and it was something unique and refreshing. Of the baked oysters we had, our favorite was the miso one. Different and not something I would have thought of pairing together and delicious! For the brussel sprouts, I generally prefer crispy but my friend really liked it with the beats and it was one of her top dishes. Overall we had a great time and enjoyed everything with wine.

Tuna crudo
Sriharsha A.

Came here for a small Saturday lunch. It was crowded and we didn't have a reservation, but they got us a table pretty quickly. Started with a half dozen oysters, two of each kind. They were fresh and good, but honestly I couldn't really tell the difference between the types. They came with a green hot sauce that paired really well and added a nice kick. Also got the tuna crudo. Super tasty. The sauce was citrusy and worked really well with the fish. Fries were solid. The mayo was interesting. Not bad, just one of those flavors where I couldn't decide how I felt about it.

Oysters
Bubu N.

Came for happy hour for the oysters. We made a reservation but the place was pretty empty so no need. Parking wasn't bad around this time plenty of open spots on the busy st! The oysters were fresh. 6 for $12, worth it! I got the bread and butter craving carbs. Very disappointing, bread felt and tasted stale no toast and the butter wasn't salty or seasoned, idk for 6 bucks I wouldn't have ate it if it was free lol Tuna was good! Definitely recommend that as an appetizer, super fresh and I always love a good ahi! The steak and fries came with a heavy portion of fries. My partner loved the wine reduction flavor in the steak, however they drenched like more than half the fries with the steak sauce. I'm sure that was intentional, I prefer texture over the taste; I'd prefer my fries crispy but my bf didn't mind the soggy ones. The service was good! She checked up often and made sure we were taken care of! This place is a cute date spot. It is pricey, and if it wasn't for the happy hour oysters I probably wouldn't have stopped by. For the price I didn't feel the food matched but there were some highlights!

Cat N.

Service is sort of here or there, depending on whether you are sitting inside or outside. My first time here, I came as a walk-in and even though I was seated at a stool I felt well attended to. When my partner and I came for Valentine's Day and were on the (heated) outdoor patio, we unfortunately weren't really checked on and there seemed to be communication gaps to our order. As a seafood lover, I've always loved a good plateau de fruits de mer and the Big Shucker hits the spot as close as you can get in the city. I do think it's a fair deal, and the prepared parts of it like the scallop tartare, ahi crudo, and cold sauced mussels are inventively delectable. Both my partner and I were let down with the oysters - he was especially so since "they're called 'Little Shucker'!". I love the fun of the rest of the menu, and wish I hadn't missed out on the squid ink tonnarelli each time I went. The mussels were absolutely delicious: we wanted to drink the broth down, and sort of had to because they were rather skimpy with the bread (two small slices!). The wine flight was a great deal, and pours pretty good otherwise. I think I'll still be back, but for happy hour rather than full meals.

Raquel Y.

Exceeded our expectations, all the food was delicious. We thought we were going to leave hungry but we left very full! My favorite was the tuna crudo in the little shucker plate and my fiancés favorite was the crab roll. Thanks to chase sapphire reserve card we got $150 off our bill. They even got us a dessert for our engagement. Thanks little shucker

Grilled cheese with tomato soup
John P.

We walked in without a reservation around 4:30pm and were seated right away since it wasn't very busy. I originally came in wanting to try the lobster roll, but after reading several reviews mentioning that it was small and pricey, I decided to go with other dishes instead. We ordered The Big Shucker, the Grilled Cheese, and the Squid Ink Tonnarelli. The Big Shucker came out first and basically took over the table. For the price, I'd say it's worth it. It came with a great variety of oysters, which were all fresh and delicious, along with prawns and mussels (interesting flavor, though not my favorite part of the platter). The real standouts for me were the crudo and scallop tartare. It made for a solid appetizer and was a good amount of food to share between two people. After finishing The Big Shucker, we waited about 20 minutes for the next dishes, which felt a bit long considering the restaurant wasn't very busy. The grilled cheese was simple and came with tomato soup, though the soup costs extra. I'd recommend getting it because the soup was tasty and paired well with the sandwich. The grilled cheese itself was just okay. The squid ink tonnarelli was really good flavor-wise, but for $17, the portion was very small. It felt more like three or four bites, and I think it would make more sense as a regular entrée rather than an appetizer. Overall, everything we had was tasty and well prepared, but the portions felt a bit small for the price. Still a great spot if you're craving seafood, just be prepared for higher prices relative to portion size.

tomato soup

See all

26 days ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Cat A.
0
14
0

3 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

5 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Chloe S.
1513
485
1840

2 months ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Ewa U.
323
415
1392

3 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Arthur T.
1572
1211
7329

2 months ago

Helpful 10
Thanks 4
Love this 4
Oh no 5
Photo of Andy L.
1165
402
2810

4 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

12 days ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 months ago

Helpful 4
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 4
Photo of Cassy C.
532
16
18

14 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 months ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 1

3 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 1

3 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 month ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

4 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 1

5 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

5 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

6 months ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 2

6 months ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 2
Love this 3
Oh no 0

6 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Alex M.
2
84
212

3 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 months ago

Helpful 5
Thanks 2
Love this 3
Oh no 1

3 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 2
Oh no 0

7 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 3
Oh no 0

7 months ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

Page 1 of 10

Ask the Community - little shucker

Can you purchase wine to go?

Yes! Retail wine is available for 30% off listed menu price.

Can we bring our own bottle and is there a corkage fee?

Yes - $35 / bottle, 3 bottles max!

What time is happy hour?

Wednesday & Thursday from 4-5pm!

Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

Fog Harbor Fish House

Fog Harbor Fish House

4.4(12.9k reviews)
1.9 mi•Fisherman's Wharf, North Beach/Telegraph Hill
•$$
Family-owned & operated
Full bar

THE MUSSEL FRIES!!! Our table ordered them last December, and five months later I haven't been able…read moreto stop thinking about them. Bathed in aioli and fennel cream, they were worth the wait. This is the third time our group has been to Fog Harbor Fish House, and we've always had delicious food and a great experience. Our server this time was Triana, and her attentiveness and genuine warmth made my birthday celebration extra special, along with the complementary birthday dessert.

Garlic Roasted Whole Dungeness Crab is the thing to get at Fog Harbor Fish House; reasonably priced…read moreat $58, each meaty, garlicky piece was so good dipped in clarified butter. My bf ended up sharing his order with me because I didn't enjoy my Cioppino ($42.) The seafood was bland, all tasting very much alike, & the broth didn't give off that complex spicy tang that my favorite cioppinos possess. My table started with an appetizer of Red Chili Garlic Shrimp ($18) -- from the description, we were expecting a dry, possibly sautéed preparation & were disappointed that the shrimp were sitting in a watery broth. Though I was letdown by my picks here, I know my group enjoyed theirs. We were treated very well by our waiter & by the host who gave us a beautiful window seat; we enjoyed the view of the sun setting over the bay. Not a restaurant I'd regularly return to, but I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it (with a few caveats, of course) to someone looking for a sit-down Pier 39 meal.

Photos
Fog Harbor Fish House
Fog Harbor Fish House - Fresh Local Dungeness Crab

Fresh Local Dungeness Crab

Fog Harbor Fish House - SF Classic - Cioppino

See all

SF Classic - Cioppino

Anchor Oyster Bar - Cioppino

Anchor Oyster Bar

4.5(1.8k reviews)
2.0 mi•Castro
•$$

An SF institution for a reason!! This small, intimate seafood bar on Castro St. is the perfect way…read moreto 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.

I stopped by on a Friday afternoon and waited about 30 minutes before my girlfriend and I were…read moreseated 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.

Photos
Anchor Oyster Bar - Interior

Interior

Anchor Oyster Bar - Fish of the day

Fish of the day

Anchor Oyster Bar - Cioppino

See all

Cioppino

little shucker - seafood - Updated May 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...