(415) 409-0300
2032 Union StreekW
San Francisco,
CA
94123
37.7975
-122.4328
Neighborhoods: North, Cow Hollow
Nettie's Crab Shack
What People Are Saying About Nettie's Crab Shack
The Editor
Patrick Heig
Citysearch
Conceived as an East Coast crab shack, this light-filled, multi-room, upscale restaurant ain't exactly a shack, and the Easter egg pastels, jaunty pinstriped upholstery and preppy patrons in the dining room make it feel more like Martha's Vineyard than hardscrabble Maine. Though it's helmed by alumni of fine-dining estabs like Spruce, Jack Falstaff and Chez Panisse, Nettie's is a roll-up-your-sleeves-and-eat joint, with barbecue oysters served with a beer chaser, soul-food-esque jalapeno spoonbread okra, po' boys, crab rolls, steamers and boiled crayfish paired with inexpensive wine and beer…
11/02/08
Fun, fresh seafood spot
by lisamt
Love the new patio at Nettie's and the food and drinks are great. The crab roll is overflowing with washington crab (soon local crab) and the roll is griddled and warm. Love the steamers: the clams are nicely sized for the west coast and taste delicious dipped in the warm, drawn butter. The bright interior with abundant windows and skylights make a great dining environment, chairs really comfy and service personable. The chips and wedge fries are perfectly fried and try the burger! It's got grilled onions mixed into the beef. Brunch is great: granola, eggs, pancakes, crabcakes benedict. Something for everyone, and lots of big tables to acommodate walk ins (which we were lucky to be!) I'll be back on my own to sit at the bar and definitely back with a large group to enjoy more items on the menu.
11/02/08
Welcome to Union St.
by schroeg
Very worthy addition to the Union St. offerings. The service is smart and efficient and the seating choices are quite good. I would say that the portion sizes would not please the trencherman, however they turn out to be just right size - a more European approach in this regard.
The Details on Nettie's Crab Shack
Know Before You Go:
Nettie's doesn't take reservations, but between the dining room, bar, communal picnic table, pocket nook and outside patio you shouldn't have to wait long.
What to Drink:
Try the Kir Royale, Boston Swizzle or House Cobbler cocktails.
When to Go:
Lunch. It's one of the few good restaurants open midday in the Marina, and with large, airy windows and a sun-drenched patio, Nettie's is at its best when the sun's out, plus parking's a cinch.
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