Anchor Oyster Bar & Seafood Market
San Francisco, CA 94114-2511
Phone: (415) 431-3990
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- 19th Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Clam Chowder 2005
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11:30am-10pm, Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 4pm-9:30pm
Editorial Review for Anchor Oyster Bar & Seafood Market – by Citysearch Staff
The Scene
Occupying a small storefront space, this tiny no-frills oyster joint has just a handful of stainless-steel tables. Diners who sit at the long marble counter will often be engaged in conversation with low-key neighbors. Unlike similar restaurants in its price range, the prompt, cheery servers are well-versed about oysters and other fresh seafood.
The Food
The short menu focuses on straightforward, simply prepared seafood dishes made with fresh ingredients. With at least three varieties of freshly shucked oysters available daily, regulars slip in to slurp down a half-dozen bivalves on the half shell. Most diners follow up with a bowl of Boston clam chowder or a combination Louis salad, which veers off the traditional path with peculiar additions like a bed of radicchio and a few olives strewn on top. Daily specials like seafood pasta and a hearty fisherman's stew round out the menu.
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Insider Tips
When to GoTo avoid the dinner rush, arrive before 7:30pm or after 8:30pm.
The ExtrasA small selection of beers and wines by the glass complement the fresh seafood.
User Reviews for Anchor Oyster Bar & Seafood Market
01/11/2008 Posted by jjlasne
One of the best little seafood places in San Francisco. Sit at the counter or sit at the tables, the food will not disappoint. Clam chowder, fresh fish, etc, all is excellent and reasonably priced.
11/02/2006 Posted by DoggDoggieDog
I liked the place and the neighborhood. The good service and great oysters rock. The price is not right, though, and I think is a little bit overrated, but overall I WOULD recommend.
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