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    little shucker

    4.3 (384 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Scallop crudo
    Stephanie M.

    Came into little shucker to use my chase dining credits, I had my eye on this place for a longtime but was not impressed at all! It honestly was extremely underwhelming for both my sister and I. We started off with a variety of fresh oysters, chips and dip added caviar (this was our favorite), scallop crudo which had no flavor besides being overly salty. I'm glad we started with those smaller bites before ordering more because once we tried those without being impressed by any we figured our money would be spent better elsewhere. This place doesn't even hold a candle to woodhouse fish co a few doors down. The ambiance is cute and feels very open, service was great. Wouldn't recommend for good seafood thought, other places are far better and more economic!

    THE LS LOBSTER ROLL  Served hot
    T C.

    The 4 star is given to the mussels - HANDS DOWN. Definitely one of the best broths we've ever tried - so much so, we ordered extra baguette to dip it into the broth and didn't leave a drop! Downside, my bowl of mussels had three empty shells with no loose mussels floating around :( The house smoked butter is pretty amazing and would likely go well with any freshly baked crusted bread. Their focaccia flatbread is spectacular with the offset of balsamic vinegar to nicely complimented the arugula and ricotta. The salad is was a bit standard but the person in our party enjoyed it. Lobster Roll very pricey for what was offered. We love oysters but the oysters we chose weren't anything we'd specifically come back for. LIttle Shucker will definitely be our return visit when we are hitting that mussel craving!

    Branzino fish of the day
    Song H.

    3.5 stars but I rounded up. It would have been solid 4 if chefs were not so heavy handed on the salt. Miso baked oysters were good but a bit over salted. Hogwash for the raw oysters was salty and tastes like fish sauce. Ended up using just the bottled sauces they provided. The branzino (fish of the day) with couscous was very good. My favorite dish. The bad: scallop tartar was not good. Literally tasted like the ocean. Service was good. We sat outside on a beautiful sunny day in SF.

    Branzino
    Astha A.

    We had a 5pm reservation on Sunday and got seated promptly. There were people waiting outside, highly recommend reserving ahead of time. We were seated inside next to the window. We didn't order any oysters but did try their lobster roll, fish of the day, prawn cocktail and focaccia flatbread. The flatbread was absolutely delicious. The prawns were refreshing and the branzino was prepared beautifully. The lobster roll didn't stand out to me. Overall a great place with nice ambiance and great food.

    Allan K.

    Oh man, it's difficult to beat hog island oysters but the miyagi oyster was pretty good! Comes with some onion vinegar and their homeade hot sauce which wasn't anything special but neat! The crab sandwich was defintiely better than their lobster sandwich. But yiu can never beat baked oysters and they defintiely know it by their price. It was sooo good. Can't beat the miso bone marrow and garlic butter combo (separate flavors). Parking is a doozy but we found street parking half a block over for lunch time. There were some reviews about the quality and attitude of service which I can totally see but she was nice with a smile at the end! Just be polite and not entitled, things will go great! The place was really clean and spacious. Love their wooden tables and wall mounted seats! Simple and clean.

    Cold Crab Roll
    Betty C.

    Little Shucker is the kind of spot that just feels right on a sunny Saturday in the city with great ambiance, great energy, and for the most part, really great food. We went with the Little Shucker Sampler and it was a delicious way to work through a variety of bites. The standout oysters for me were the Kumiai -- fresh, clean, and everything a good oyster should be. The tuna crudo was also a highlight, the shallot sauce was incredibly refreshing and really elevated the dish. The cold crab roll was enjoyable, the freshness of the scallion was a nice touch though it did run a little salty. Same note for the steak and fries, which was otherwise cooked really well and definitely satisfying. Just a touch heavy handed on the salt across the board. The one thing I'd say you can pass on is the grilled cheese. It was a little underwhelming - not all the cheese was fully melted which made it feel unfinished, and with so many other stronger options on the menu it's easy to skip. The staff was super nice and the ambiance was absolutely perfect for a sunny afternoon out. Little Shucker has a lot going for it and with a few small tweaks in the kitchen it could easily be a five star experience.

    Crab roll
    Rachel G.

    We stopped in this cute little restaurant on Fillmore St on a recent afternoon to grab lunch. It was nice outside so we got a table on the sidewalk. We each got a glass of wine because why not. The suggested wine went well with the seafood we ordered. We started with the prawn cocktail which came with six prawns and cocktail sauce. The prawns were cooked perfectly and flavorful. We also ordered the LS crab roll and tuna melt. Both came on toasted split buns. We chose the hot crab roll with butter and topped with tobiko. It was stuffed with crab meat! I could have eaten another one, it was so good. The tuna melt included sharp cheddar and mayo. It was a nice spin on a typical tuna melt. The dishes were great to share for a lunch. We'll definitely be back next time we're in SF!

    Chloe S.

    Came here for happy hour and was able to snag a spot at the bar! We got seated at the shucking bar and was able to enjoy the staff work their magic. We snacked on oysters, chips and dip and sipped on house wine. The oysters were sweet and paired prefect with a salty bite of chips. The staff was informative and even came by to let us know happy hour was ending. Would love to come back and try more of the menu!

    Squid ink tonnarelli
    Arthur T.

    As the yelp rating states: it "could've been better" Decided to try little shucker with the $150 Chase Sapphire Reserve credit for open table. Had a reservation for bar seating. Service was pretty bad off the start. Greeted at door, randomly passed around by staff, then off to the side, then to a table. Two of us ordered: ghost town IPA $12 9 oysters ($4.50 ea) 3x kumiai 3x miyagi 3x mere point caesar salad with prawns $26, not much flavor squid ink tonnarelli $23, overcooked steak and fries $38, overpriced, a bit dry For an oyster spot, to have only 3 different types available is a bit disappointing. If it weren't for the credit, probably a 1 star experience. Street parking only.

    Curt

    **Ambiance:** The space is bright, airy, and inviting with an open-concept layout that feels perfect for a summer afternoon. Natural light pours in, and many guests seemed to be enjoying the sunny atmosphere, which added to the restaurant's relaxed and lively vibe. **Food:** We started with the raw seafood selection, which arrived first and set a strong tone for the meal. The shrimp cocktail was fresh, and the cocktail sauce had a flavorful kick that complemented it well. Next came the grilled cheese and crab roll combination. The crab roll was served cold and was delicious--light, fresh, and satisfying. The grilled cheese had great flavor on the outside, but I wish the cheese inside had been more fully melted, as parts of it remained unmelted in the center. For the entrée, we ordered the steak and fries. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium-rare with a great sear. It leaned slightly salty for my taste, but the execution and tenderness were spot on. The fries were a solid accompaniment. **Service:** Service was attentive throughout the meal. Our water glasses were consistently refilled without having to ask, and any additional sauces or requests were promptly accommodated. The staff was friendly, efficient, and helped make for an enjoyable dining experience.

    Variety of seating options
    Cece Y.

    My previous review still applies for the counter service/takeout menu. My most recent dinner service, however, was not good. I did not feel welcome, so I will not come back. Like many others have stated here, if it weren't for CSR, I wouldn't have come here in the first place. I'd only consider lunch takeout in the future so that I don't have to deal with such poor service next time.

    top tower spread insane
    Ewa U.

    Overall, 10/10 experience on date night w my hubby. also great spot for outdoor table when sunny paired with white vino and the seafood tower... let's talk about the tower. it was perfect: the bottom layer had oysters from 4 regions all tasting beautifully different. the too layer had an incredible , juicy fatty salmon tartare paired with another seafood concoction w nori. service was friendly and attentive

    Butter baked oyster
    Sophie C.

    This place was packed when we got here, thankfully we made reservations ahead of time, parking gets really tricky in this area but we were lucky enough to snag a spot right when we arrived. Area was super cute, I would say def a place for a party of 2-5 and anything larger may be a little hard to arrange. My favorites were the baked oysters, scalloped tartare and actually wish I went with the seafood package which also seemed like a great deal as well. The lobster roll was refreshing and while on yelp it seemed the most popular I would say I probably would have skipped and preferred some of the other seafood items they offered instead. I loved the citrus touch to the scallop tartare and it was something unique and refreshing. Of the baked oysters we had, our favorite was the miso one. Different and not something I would have thought of pairing together and delicious! For the brussel sprouts, I generally prefer crispy but my friend really liked it with the beats and it was one of her top dishes. Overall we had a great time and enjoyed everything with wine.

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    Ask the Community - little shucker

    Can you purchase wine to go?

    Yes! Retail wine is available for 30% off listed menu price.

    Can we bring our own bottle and is there a corkage fee?

    Yes - $35 / bottle, 3 bottles max!

    What time is happy hour?

    Wednesday & Thursday from 4-5pm!

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    Sotto Mare

    Sotto Mare

    4.3
    (5.9k reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$$
    Outdoor seating
    Family-owned & operated

    Amazing cioppino and amazing scallops. They cook all the seafood perfectly. Lemon butter caper…read moresauce on everything Service is old school and great. The restaurant has great decor - you can feel it's been open and they've been perfecting their craft for decades.

    I'm a hospitality specialist that works in SFO and some customers of mine recommended this place. I…read moregoogled them, took one look at the cioppino and it was official: I KNEW what I wanted for my birthday. I talked about going to this place for weeks. Finally the day was upon us. I had called ahead to check on the foot traffic and to determine the best time to get there. As they open at 11:30, after speaking with someone over the phone the week before, my wife and I determined the best time to get there was 12:30pm, they don't take reservations for parties of 2. We arrived, saw they already had a wait but were on the list by 12:30pm. We were told the wait would be 30 minutes. No problem. We received the buzzer from them and walked around the block and ended up two restaurants down the street around 12:50pm. At 1:09pm, the buzzer still hadn't gone off and my wife, who went in initially to put us on the list, went back in to check on the status of our table. At the host stand, she heard the manager tell a woman who clearly didn't have a reservation she would be sat in 3 minutes. After hearing that, my wife showed the manager the buzzer we had been given and asked, "So how much longer for us?" The manager replied "It may be another 10 minutes." We then watched them scramble to clear a table and immediately give the table to the woman who had arrived after us. Upon this disappointment we decided to leave because if they can't get something simple like seating guests respectfully right, I can only imagine what else they'll screw up. People don't remember what you do... They remember how you made them feel. As a hospitality professional, not only was this experience totally unavoidable but it left me feeling disrespected and not valued - as a customer; as a person. In being honest, I have to mention that, oddly enough, as I looked around during this disappointment I noticed that everyone seated and being rapidly seated were of one particular ethnic group. Everyone waiting was part of various minority groups which made this incident even more sickening - reinforcing our decision to not only choose to spend our money somewhere else on that day, but to never spend any money there... EVER. I was extremely excited to visit this place and to be shown this kind of treatment further proves that there are still some places that don't want minority dollars so much they simply don't care how they treat you. And unfortunately for them, I'm certainly sharing this experience with as many visitors to the city as I can letting them know "There a MANY fine places to eat in the city... but I'll tell you where NOT to go - unless you feel like being treated like a second-class citizen." Please check in with your personal values before choosing to support this place. Sotto Mare... you all really need to invest in some cultural sensitivity training. It's 2026. Highly disappointed.

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    Crecked Crab
    Steamed clams and mussels is really fresh. And the portion is big!

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    Steamed clams and mussels is really fresh. And the portion is big!
    Hog Island Oyster

    Hog Island Oyster

    4.4
    (7.7k reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    Killer fresh seafood! We generally come here if we're in town visiting the city. The ferry building…read moreis a cool spot to walk around and take in views of the Bay Bridge. So, try to grab a table outside. Service is always superb here - staff is very attentive. You can't go wrong w anything. Char grilled oysters (split 50/50 between jalepeño and chipotle bourbon) are a must. They come out piping hot and are massive. My wife ordered the mussels which she loves and I opted for shrimp and chips. Big meaty shrimp and well seasoned / cooked fries. If you're nearby, this is a must.

    Second time at Hog Island & this visit was certainly not as good as the last…read more Food: 5/5 - always, highly recommend the grilled oysters as an appetizer and then we had the steamers with pasta + the seafood stew. Both were fantastic. Ambiance: 3/5 - ambiance is just okay. It's right on the water so a nice view from the outdoor seating but nothing particularly outstanding about the restaurant itself in terms of decor or architecture. Service: 1.5/5 - huge miss. For the prices on this menu, I would expect service to be a lot better. We waited in line to be sat (no waiting list, just an old school line) and it took only 10 minutes or so to be sat but it was very bizarre, we were a party of 2 ready to be sat & she took the couple behind us and sat them first. No particular reasoning given. The host seemed to really not care about much. From there, service was odd. Our server didn't introduce herself and just asked us what we wanted. Again, not a necessity but you would think for somewhere you're paying $30+ per plate, service would be a bit better. An oyster holder was delivered to our table after we had already finished oysters. Glass was broken near our table and hastily swept up. Bussers were dropping silverware right next to our table. Again, just wasn't great ambiance or service. The food is good but there are other good restaurants in San Francisco. I would really only come here again with low service expectations.

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    Raw Oyster Bar Mix: a selection of the above oysters | $26 (6pcs)

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    Raw Oyster Bar Mix: a selection of the above oysters | $26 (6pcs)
    Seafood Station

    Seafood Station

    4.6
    (250 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    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.

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    1lbs Snow crab leg and 1lbs Crawfish, Cajun flavor
    1lbs Snow crab leg and 1lbs Crawfish, Cajun flavor
    Cioppino was delicious!!

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    Cioppino was delicious!!
    Woodhouse Fish

    Woodhouse Fish

    4.1
    (2.9k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    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! :-)

    WHEN: Wed @11:45am…read more PARKING: Paid Metered Parking. A bit tricky since it's a busy area, but we managed to find one! Hung out around Hayes Valley with plans on checking out Japantown, sis and I got hungry and stumbled upon this spot. It wasn't too busy so we were seated right away! The decor inside was quite lovely and cute, too! Here's what we shared: LOBSTER ROLL - $29 (3oz) Chilled with Mayo, Celery & Chives OR Hot w/Butter. This also comes in 6oz for $57 but the smaller option is plenty! We chose the Hot w/Butter, so it looks like order a naked lobster on a roll, and it was quite good. We even asked for a side of melted butter which made it so much better! The roll was buttery, crisp and warm, and we both enjoyed it! BAJA STYLE FISH TACOS (3) - $22 Crispy Battered Cod with Cabbage, Chipotle Aioli, Pico de Gallo and Avocado. You have the option of ordering 2 tacos for $18, but I figured for just $4 more you get another one to take home! These tacos are quite hefty and filling, so one was enough for the each of us! These tacos battered Cod was light and airy, like tempura, and I asked for extra aioli on the side. This was so good! I'm so glad I ordered this!

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    Lobster Roll
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    Hook Fish

    Hook Fish

    4.3
    (1.6k reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$

    Crowds gather here for good reason - the seafood at Hook consistently delivers and there are no…read morepoor choices to be found on the menu. Everything is fresh from the sea and fulfilling for even the heartiest of sailors. Your reviewer's regular order is the Poke Burrito, but he has also been known to select the Blackened Grilled Fish Sandwich (under the right conditions with favorable winds). And let us not forget the seasoned fries, which your reviewer finds particularly tasty with malt vinegar splashed on top and each fry dipped in the reddest of ketchups. Godspeed and safe harbor!

    When a place is known for its fish and chips, that's exactly what you order--and this spot…read moreabsolutely delivered. The fish was fried to golden perfection with a light, shatteringly crisp batter that wasn't greasy or heavy. Beneath that beautiful crunch was flaky, tender, and incredibly moist fish that practically melted with every bite. It was one of those dishes where you immediately understand why people keep coming back. The fries were crispy and a great side, but they were definitely playing second fiddle to the star of the show. As for the poke burrito...I'd skip it personally. We were feeling adventurous and gave it a shot, but it just didn't come together the way I had hoped. In hindsight, ordering the grilled fish burrito would have been the better move. The location is another big win. Just a short stroll from the beach and surrounded by shops, it's an ideal stop before or after exploring the area. Parking can take a little patience during busy hours, but don't let that deter you.

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    Poke Plate ($21) + Fish & Chips (4 piece - $28)
    Poke Plate ($21) + Fish & Chips (4 piece - $28)
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    Vegi plate

    little shucker - seafood - Updated July 2026

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