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Anchor Oyster Bar - Reviews

579 Castro St, 94114 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
604

Reviews

83.9%

Satisfaction

61

negative

36

neutral

507

positive

What people say about Anchor Oyster Bar

Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Jed B.
Review date: 10/12/2025
10
Delicious Anchor Special and Crab Cakes!
My experience at this restaurant was absolutely delicious! I had the half Anchor Special and some crab cakes, and I can confirm that all of it was delicious. I would highly recommend this place and I am already looking forward to returning!
  • Anchor Special10
  • crab cakes10
  • Food10
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
Diane D. G.
Review date: 09/22/2025
9
Fresh Seafood and Great Service Worth the Wait
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I had the best cioppino and garlic bread I’ve ever tasted. Everything we ordered, including the oysters, mussels, and panzanella, was incredibly fresh and delicious. The service was great, and I would definitely come back. The only downside is that they don't take reservations, so you might have to wait for a table, but it was worth the wait.
  • cioppino10
  • garlic bread10
  • oysters9
Price per Person
  • $81–$90
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Juan P. V.
Review date: 09/09/2025
9
Lovely Place with Great Food and Service!
I had a lovely and cool experience at this restaurant! The decor was great and cute, and the service was awesome, with a special thanks to Padro. The food was delicious. I'll definitely be back soon!
  • decor9
  • service10
  • food10
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Moderate (16–30 min.)
Redd T.
Review date: 08/09/2025
9
Delicious Food, Worth the Wait!
I heard about this place through word of mouth, and it's all true! Come hungry because the portions are nice sized. The presentations are great, and the flavors are fresh & clean. Get there early, as the seating is very limited and the waitlist can be long, but it's well worth the wait. I had the Boston clam chowder, a 1/2 order of the Anchor Special, and the smaller portion of their Cioppino, which is big enough to share!
  • portions9
  • presentations9
  • flavors10
  • seating3
  • waitlist4
Price per Person
  • $81–$90
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Lucy G.
Review date: 07/15/2025
10
Excellent Seafood and Service!
My experience at this restaurant was wonderful. I really love the parklick for this restaurant; it is comfortable and cozy. The food is truly excellent seafood. The waiter did a great job of letting us know what the dishes were and sold them with mouth-watering descriptions, especially for the specials. The night we went, the corn chowder was a standout, and its description instantly sold me. The oysters were lovely, and the crab was delicious. The food was truly outstanding.
  • parklick9
  • food10
  • seafood10
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Michael L.
Review date: 07/13/2025
10
A Successful First Night in SF!
On our first night in San Francisco, we had an incredible dining experience. We've already declared the week of dining a success after eating here. The Service, Atmosphere, and Food were all outstanding, each receiving a perfect 5/5 rating.
  • Service10
  • Atmosphere10
  • Food10
Price per Person
  • $81–$90
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Christopher T.
Review date: 07/11/2025
10
Outstanding Oysters and Salad!
My experience was truly outstanding, exceeding my expectations! I was particularly impressed with the raw oysters; they were so fresh, yummy, juicy, and meaty – wow! My favorites were the "summer love" combination salad with thousand island dressing, which was just to die for. The salad was the perfect size, filling, fresh, and had a good amount of fish. I'll definitely be back expeditiously!
  • raw oysters10
  • summer love combination salad10
  • salad size9
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Kami N.
Review date: 06/28/2025
10
Spectacular Food and Service!
If I could give a million, I would. The spot is cute and quaint, the food is spectacular, and the service is top-notch! I ordered an oyster shooter, house salad, clam chowder, and half size of the Wild Bluenose Sea Bass Puttanesca Pasta 🤌🏽🤌🏽.
  • spot9
  • food10
  • service10
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
JUAN F. U.
Review date: 06/26/2025
9
Spectacular Oysters and Cioppino!
What a spectacularly good place for those of us who love oysters and seafood. The cioppino was a delicious dish! We were very well attended to, accompanied by a good Pinot Grigio.
  • oysters9
  • seafood9
  • cioppino9
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Yi X. H.
Review date: 06/19/2025
9
Fresh Oysters and Cioppino, Top Service!
I came here based on a friend's recommendation and had a fantastic experience. I ordered the oysters and cioppino, and both were incredibly fresh and tasty. The service was also top-notch and very thoughtful. I strongly recommend this restaurant!
  • oysters9
  • cioppino9
  • service10

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