Anchor Oyster Bar

An absolutely unforgettable experience. We arrived spontaneously, but almost all the seats inside were taken🤤 and we didn't feel like sitting on the terrace. So, we had to wait for about half an hour, but it was totally worth it! A tiny establishment with an owner who runs between tables to make sure everyone has their food, and the table is ready for the next guest... The unforgettable and delicious soup, freshly baked baguette, and perfectly paired wine! I already want to be a part of this feast again! I'll definitely come back, but next time, I'll reserve a table in advance 😍

First, the oysters. You have to start with them. The anchor special with oysters, prawns, and steam clams is already worth the trip. Then, the cioppino has a depth of flavor in the broth second to no one. All of its ingredients are fresh and delicious. And if you are a garlic bread lover, boy are you in for a treat. Great service too that has to be noted, they all genuinely care that you have a great dining experience there.

Anchor Oyster Bar is a top-of-the-line establishment with the freshest seafood and clean, coastal ambiance. Knowing they have a Michelin Star, I had high expectations and they were all met. I ordered 6 oysters, my server was very informed on size and flavor qualities, and the Prawn Caesar Salad. The oysters were extremely fresh and some of the best I’ve had. The prawns were also high quality and the dressing was well done. Croutons were flavorful, served warm. Interior was small but well designed, has a bright beach aesthetic. Prices were high, but I would argue they are worth it. If you love seafood, this is the place to visit.

This is a must stop for me every time I visit San Francisco. The seafood is always tastes fresh. My favorite dish of theirs is the Large cioppino but I also recommend getting an order of the oysters. This place has always been busy so be prepared to wait. It’s also very small with limited outdoor seating so it can get pretty crowded inside.

Overall taste and service was nice. Oyster was very fresh and all is from west coast ocean so it is different from east coast oysters. Steamed clams are feels like soup it was nice and good match with oyster shooter. Crab cake comes with two sauces and well matched. but waiting time was too long , and they can make some tech tools to consider people who stay outside so long, it's worth too wait but these days weather in bay area was so cold.... but love this place!

We looked for a seafood place on maps and had a few options and luckily we chose the right one! 😊 They don't take reservations and it's a popular place so you may have to wait a bit to be seated. We had fresh oysters, steamed clams/mussels, crab cocktail, crab cakes, the shrimp platter and of course the clam chowder. We all had the oysters which were very tasty and fresh. My son got the crab cakes which comes with tarter sauce, roasted potatoes and a side of chowder. They looked good and he said it was excellent 👌. My mom got the wild prawn platter and she loved them! My wife and I shared the steamed shellfish combo and the crab cocktail. The crab meat cocktail was fresh and went well with the cocktail sauce that had a dab of horseradish in it. It's a very nice starter but not a whole meal. The steamed shellfish was exactly what I was hoping for. The sauce was so good that I ordered more bread to keep eating it. 😋 The clam chowder was good but there are other places in the city that I'd rather go to for better clam chowder. The staff/service was great! We got to sit outside with the heaters on which was perfect for a cool evening. Overall a great experience with really good seafood and a welcoming staff. I recommend it for a date or even a family dinner 👍