I had an absolutely wonderful lunch at Sotto Mare in North Beach. I started with a crisp glass of…read morePinot Grigio, followed by warm bread with beautiful virgin olive oil and a cup of rich, comforting clam chowder. My seafood linguine in a creamy sauce was outstanding--fresh, generous seafood, perfectly cooked pasta, and a sauce that was flavorful without being too heavy. Every part of the meal was excellent, from the quality of the food to the welcoming, classic San Francisco atmosphere. Five stars all around. Sotto Mare is a North Beach gem and a place I will gladly return to.

Came to Sotto Mare for a birthday celebration and here are my thoughts:…read more FOOD: Cioppino (8/10): The broth was mildly bland and a bit more watery than we expected, especially considering all the hype. I wouldn't call it the best cioppino I've ever had, since I've definitely had better, but I did enjoy the seafood in the dish. The portion was very generous and could easily feed two people. Surprisingly, it tasted even better as leftovers the next day, after the flavors had more time to develop. I'd honestly recommend getting it to-go and eating it the next day if you can. You'll also avoid the 2-3 hour wait if you don't have a reservation. Scallop Sauté (10/10): DELICIOUS! The scallops were perfectly cooked, and the garlic sauce was rich, flavorful, and packed with flavor. I'd definitely come back just for this dish! East Coast oysters (9/10): definitely tasted sweeter than the West coast. West coast oysters (10/10): Had a creamier texture which I really liked, but both oysters were delicious with the cocktail sauce and Tabasco that came with it. SERVICE: Definitely make a reservation for groups of 3 or more to avoid a long wait. The staff could be a bit quicker with seating guests, but the service was good overall. AMBIANCE: The restaurant had a fun NY like vibes and was surrounded by lots of other food places that are worth trying. Guests can sit indoors or outside. We were seated indoors in front of the chefs which was a bit hot but still fun to watch them cook. Overall, Sotto Mare was a fun place to celebrate a birthday. I probably wouldn't return specifically for the cioppino, but I'd definitely come back to try some of their other seafood dishes.

Jeremy, Thank you for your great services. Food and ambiance were so great. Love this placeread more

Carlos was incredible. Warm, funny and accommodated my dietary restrictions subtly and without any…read morehesitation. So grateful for that and our family had a wonderful time. Food was delicious and was a beautiful sunset throughout dinner. We stop in at Fog Harbor every time we're in SF. Thank you. We'll see you next time!

Seafood Station! This a family owned and run business and they are really sweet and offer GREAT…read morequality seafood. This is a clean small place with 8 tables and few bar tops. I ordered the baja tacos to-go. They come with two fried fish tacos and a side salad. Ok the side salad has a simple but delicious vinegrette! This order was also so big I could've shared with another person. You would think two tacos and a small side salad is enough for one person but the tacos were HUGE! The service was great and attentive but most importantly they have FRESH & QUALITY seafood! They have salads, pastas, seafood boils, sandwiches and a decent kids menu. A must try if you are in the Bernal Heights area!

Let me start by saying my wife has eaten here many times and really likes the food..and the many…read morereturning customers while we were there the other day is a very good sign. I had steamed mussels with fries. There were not enough mussels because they were huge and the sauce was more a broth and not at all flavorful enough. I usually love sopping up every last drop of the juice. But the really disappointing aspect of our dinner was the service. There were 3 people behind the service station. All of them need a training course on how to pay attention to paying customers. Instead they were all engrossed in private conversation with each other or with one particular customer. And one of the staff was simply intimidating, and very very loud. I suspected his behavior may have been chemically induced. Our waitress was very sweet, cheerful and helpful when we could catch her attention. But as I said a 15 minute training exercise each evening before starting work would work wonders. Like look around each customer every time you are not doing anything. And the more senior staff member was just uninterested and perhaps a little grumpy. So the food was blah, more flavor in the broth would help, and ok but at today's prices a "dinner out" has to be about more than just the food.

I stumbled upon Anchor Oyster Bar when I was visiting and was surprised at how highly rated this…read moreplace was; I've never seen this place or heard of it before. I decided to give it a try and my first impressions was how cozy the place looked. We were seated in a small booth by the kitchen and our server was extremely helpful with the ordering process. I ordered the - Half Order Anchor Special (Comes with 6 oysters, steamed clams in a lemony butter sauce, and 2 chilled prawns) - Special Pasta of the Day (Crab Pasta) The food was amazing, there's nothing more to it. The portions were extremely generous and the value for the whole meal just beats every other "fancy" restaurant. The biggest thing I love about this place is that the staff cares about you; I usually have a problem over-ordering and our server was upfront and honest without trying to Up sale us. 100% I would stop by here again for the food.

We found this hidden gem while visiting from Chico ca , Great service, amazing oyster's, clam…read morechowder, oyster shooter's all amazing!! We will Def be back ! Really fresh!! Only thing I would say negative was that oysters were on the smaller side.

Excellent food! I got a cup of New England Clam Chowder as well as an order of the Salmon Tacos…read more Everything tasted super flavorful and fresh. Staff was amazing and attentive even during a very BUSY Saturday 4th of July weekend. Did I mention this was also during the Fillmore Jazz Fest?? They only take "reservations" within an hour or so once your full party arrives. The place is sort of small, so not the best place for a party of 8 or more. Thankfully, we were just a party of 4. Would love to come back whenever I'm in the area. Yum! :-)

I've passed by Woodhouse Fish many times over the years. I can also say I'm a fish'n'chips guy, so…read morewhen I was in the area I stopped by for lunch. The little corner spot might seem tiny but they've maximized the dining area with ample table and seating with a sizable bar food dining area. When you walk in you'll notice happy customers enjoying fresh San Francisco seafood. I ordered the fish'n'chips and a beer+1... Did not disappoint! The fish was fresh and cooked perfectly, joined by tasty tartar sauce, cole slaw and chips or french fries. The fish was seasoned perfectly but it's not the traditional British breading on the fish. But was excellent. Recommend and will be back!

Heard great things about this place from a co-worker that knows I love seafood! I spent my birthday…read morethis year being a tourist in San Francisco and added Betty Lou's on the itinerary for lunch. We started off the meal with some clam chowder and the fried calamari appetizer. The chowder was creamy, silky smooth and with a good balance of potatoes and clams. YUM! The calamari was perfectly crispy and not too salty. The pasta with seafood was so good!! The mussels, clams, scallops and shrimps were cooked perfectly. All that seafood mixed in with that linguine in a light tomato sauce was perfection! Our server was the nicest and he checked in on our party throughout our visit. Thanks Betty Lou for a great birthday meal 2026!

July 2026 We came by…read morehere because Sotto Mare was a 4 hour wait. We ordered: clam chowder, cioppino and the clam linguini (garlic and olive oil). The food was so bland. We had to add salt to everything we ate. The cioppino was flat and had no acidity or salt. Claw chowder had lots of clam but was too thick. Clam linguini was nothing special. Service was stellar though. There was a group of obnoxious and intoxicated people in the main dining area that scared away many potential diners. If the servers didn't reseat us, we would have left too. Don't think I'll be coming back here ever again.

Came here after a hike for lunch and waited about 30 minutes for an outdoor table. The waterfront…read moresetting made the wait worthwhile and added to the relaxing atmosphere. Once seated, I was craving oysters, and this place delivered. The calamari was fresh and crispy with just the right amount of batter. The vongole pasta was flavorful, but my favorite was the creamy risotto with perfectly cooked scallops. The cioppino was also delicious, and a glass of wine made the meal even better. Service was attentive throughout, making for an enjoyable dining experience and giving me another reason to return.

I had the fried seafood platter and it was amazing. Everything tasted wonderful and was perfectly…read morebreaded Friend of mine ordered the Cioppinno. Claims it is the best he's had in the Bay Area. Worth trying out on the reviews, match the service and quality of food Great views definitely your classic waterfront restaurant

Food was delicious, service was a disappointment. We felt completely ignored, items were forgotten…read moreand I paid by phone and was questioned on the way out. Fortunately I photographed the receipt payment. It ruined the experience for me especially since the food was so good.

Had an excellent dinner. Started with lots of sharing: Mediterranean octopus, halibut ceviche,…read moremushroom agnolotti, and the star - broiled scallop in the shell. For entree I had oak roasted branzino and several others all had olive oil poached northern halibut. Everything quite good. Desserts we tried were coconut cream pie and banana basque cheesecake. Server was charming but had some mixups and very late food deliveries; however, atmosphere trumped that and it was very good night for multiple birthdays celebration.