ShareNorth Beach's Finest, Freshly Caught and Prepared Seafood
(415) 398-3181
552 Green St
San Francisco,
CA
94133
37.7997
-122.4084
Neighborhoods: Telegraph Hill, Northeast
What People Are Saying About Sotto Mare Oysteria & Fresh Seafood Restaurant
The Owner
Sotto Mare Oysteria & Fresh Seafood Restaurant
Owner
We could rant & rave about our food until our faces turned blue however, we choose to let the food we serve do the talking. Therefore, we look forward to serving you an array of different dishes, heres a few to get you interested. Oysters on the half shell, Cracked Crab, Boston Clam Chowder, Crab Cioppino, Sand Dabs, Fettuccini, Linguine, Salmon, Clams, Mussel's, & etc. We have a private banquet room which seats 12- 45 guests and we promise you if you like Italian food or Seafood, you will absolutely love us. So come on out to North Beach and we know you will come back for more!
The Editor
Patrick Heig
Citysearch
Hidden in plain sight, Sotto Mare overflows with the maritime tchochkes, family photos and mafia-movie memorabilia you'd expect from a proudly Italian osteria right off a tourist strip, although the sheer amount of it is staggering. Fresh oysters, clam, sand dabs, and crab join chowder and cioppino made from scratch, best consumed at the long marble bar with a cold beer and an ear cocked to the foul-mouthed banter of the old-school tough guys who run the place. Most North Beach establishments look legit to tourists, "Oh look honey, it's a little Italian sidewalk bistro!" but serve up slop…
11/09/08
Yummmmoooooo - low key, lots of food, great prices and great staff
by hkgoddess at Citysearch
Seafood, as the name suggests, so if seafood is not your thing - you might reconsider. I love this place. A gem. Very simple in the interior and the menu, but delicious all the way. Sand Dabs are great. Considering they are hard to come by, their simple preparation is a pleasant and delicious surprise. The linguini is great too - esp the linguini with clams. Go with a healthy appetite, start with the simple yet always satisfying dungeness crab and oysters to whet the palate and move on from there. The atmosphere is comfortable and the staff friendly and attentive. What more can you want? Just know that it's cash only - but there are ATMs all around, so that should not be a problem.
- Pros: comfortable and casual, with a lot of ambience. Attentive friendly staff.
- Cons: can be loud - but it adds to the fun;
08/31/07
Pasta, Oysters and Little Necks
by newenglandtransplant at Citysearch
Good north beach spot if you like pasta, oysters and little necks. They have a decent wine list and the staff is personality plus. Belly up to the bar and enjoy! The sand dabs don't need a thing except a bit of sea salt. The oysters cost a buck each. You might wonder what kind of oyster you can get for a buck but I'll tell you they are terrific. We recently had the linquine and clams and it was terrific. The ambiance is OK and on occasion the music can be a bit loud.
- Pros: reasonably priced oysters, little necks and wine list, tasty pasta
- Cons: parking, sometimes loud music
The Details on Sotto Mare Oysteria & Fresh Seafood Restaurant
When to Go:
The place is pleasantly empty during lunch.
Save Money:
The pastas aren't cheap, but order a half-dozen oysters, a bowl of clam chowder and a beer and you'll be full and happy for $15.
The Extras:
Seafood can be bought retail for at-home preparation, too.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Hidden Find, Historic Setting, Lunch Spot, Dine At The Bar
Cuisine:
Message from Sotto Mare Oysteria & Fresh Seafood Restaurant
- Fish Market
- Oysteria
- Pasta Restaurant
We could rant & rave about our food until our faces turned blue however, we choose to let the food we serve do the talking. Therefore, we look forward to serving you an array of different dishes, heres a few to get you interested. Oysters on the half shell, Cracked Crab, Boston Clam Chowder, Crab Cioppino, Sand Dabs, Fettuccini, Linguine, Salmon, Clams, Mussel's, & etc. We have a private banquet room which seats 12- 45 guests and we promise you if you like Italian food or Seafood, you will absolutely love us. So come on out to North Beach and we know you will come back for more!
