Really enjoyed the atmosphere & food, service was good as well…read more ++ for free bread service, which is a dying art at most places.

The cioppino truly is the greatest around and the portion is more than enough for two people!!!…read more The west coast oysters tasted fresh and creamy!! So good!! The smoked salmon with fettuccine was very rich and decadent. Incredible first few bites! Eventually, the smoked salmon became too powerful... The pasta itself was very good so I ended up separating some excess salmon away from my pasta. The ratio the plate comes with by default needs some refinement but at least it wasn't terribly hard to adjust myself. My husband and I very much enjoyed eating here! We will be coming back to devour more cioppino!!

Daniela was absolutely amazing! She was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and generous throughout our…read morevisit. She gave us fantastic recommendations, not only pointing out the great items on the menu but also sharing her personal favorites--and they did not disappoint! The food was outstanding, the waterfront atmosphere was beautiful, and every dish was well worth the price. I would absolutely come back just to see Daniela again and enjoy another meal at this wonderful waterside restaurant. Highly recommend!

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!

Great family restaurant, everyone is very friendly and accommodating. We ordered a dozen oysters,…read morecalamari, and cioppino to share between two people. It was more than enough food. Portions were a good size for two people. If you come during happy hour, the fresh oysters are $2 each!

Stopped here for a Wednesday night dinner around 7:30 pm…read more We were immedietaly greeted with "welcome my friends" and the vibes were very welcoming. We decided to share the steak fries, and a boil with shrimp and clams. The fries were incredible. Perfectly cooked, not too oily, and the steak and guacamole rounded out the fries well. For the boil we were recommend to go with the cajun garlic butter sauce and I'm glad we did. So flavorful yet not too heavy. It was a pound each for shrimp and clams, which were $27 a pound, and we were feeling very full by the end of dinner. Definitely a small spot, with less than 10 tables, but if you're in the area I definitely recommend!

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.

One of our favorite stops every time we are on Fillmore. Portions are good, food is tasty, and I…read morefeel like the service is always nice. It's not cheap but at least there's ample food. I feel like it gets a bit loud with music playing over the speakers but I do love to go at off hours.

Went for dinner this past Friday and it was the most disappointing part of my San Francisco trip…read more My friend picked this place mainly because of all the good reviews, which makes it even more disappointing. The hostess seemed like everyone was bothering her. We had to wait for a table (expected) so we had a couple different interactions with her and she said the absolute bare minimum in an irritated tone and both times I said "thank you" she just stared at me. Our waitress took a considerable amount of time to even come greet us. At greeting she already wanted us to order our food along with our beverages. It felt rushed after not being acknowledged. Once our main courses came we were never checked on until she brought the check. No water refills or anything until the check came and I had to ask. My friend started with the Hartford style clam chowder and it was the blandest chowder either of us had ever had. It honestly tasted like it came from a can. We did get this comped off, which was appreciated. The lobster roll my friend had was mostly all bread and mediocre tasting. Not worth the money at all. I had the squid ink spaghetti and it was completely flavorless other than the occasional burst of spice. It was spice without actual flavor though. I've never had a squid ink pasta dish that tasted like nothing. This was the most bland meal I've ever had at any restaurant.

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.

We ate at Scoma's **three times during our 11-day San Francisco vacation**, which probably says…read moremore than anything else about how much we enjoyed it. I had the clam chowder twice, and it was just perfect--creamy, with lots of clams and potatoes. And then there is the **Boudin sourdough bread**, with that wonderful, distinctive "sour" flavor that seems to be missing from so many sourdough breads these days. One evening, we shared the **Mixed Seafood Grill**, which was amazing: wild-caught shrimp and three kinds of fresh fish--black cod, halibut, and salmon--served with salad and fresh vegetables. We started with the organic beet salad, with both red and gold beets. On another visit, I had the **Dungeness crab cake appetizer with a bowl of clam chowder**, which made a delicious and surprisingly hearty dinner. I was lucky enough to have **Tom as our waiter twice**, and he won my heart with a small act of kindness. At the end of dinner, I asked if he could wrap up my two remaining pieces of sourdough bread. When I opened the package later, I discovered he had tucked in a few extra pieces for me. I brought them home and was able to enjoy a little taste of San Francisco for several more days. Thank you, Tom! I also love that Scoma's hasn't tried to turn itself into another sleek, modern restaurant. The **old-school, vintage 1960s-1970s atmosphere** is part of its charm: waiters in white jackets, dark wood paneling, brown leather or vinyl seating, brass details, warm amber-glass lighting, wrought-iron dividers, and crisp white tablecloths. Walking into Scoma's feels a little like stepping back in time. For me, it was even more special because it brought back memories of **California days with my family when I was growing up**. Wonderful seafood, warm hospitality, sourdough that actually tastes sour, and an atmosphere with a real sense of history. There is a reason we came back three times.

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

Sophia was the best server ever. I come here all the time and she stood out the most to us. She…read moreknew the answer to every question we had and recommended the best, freshest offerings at Waterbar. An amazing, welcoming atmosphere and gorgeous setting.

Great ambiance and service! Beautiful way to spend there…read moreafternoon. The food is delicious and the drinks are generous.