Loved the ambiance at this place! I got a lobster roll with chips. Although expensive, it was delicious. As for service, since this place is quite popular, it is kinda hard to get the attention of waiters read more

Sam's Anchor Cafe - Vibes - Seafood Near Me - Tiburon, California

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I recently visited San Francisco with a group of friends, and I couldn't have asked for a better start to our weekend trip! It was my first time in the city, and Ron helped us secure reservations for right after our landing, which was perfect. We took the ferry to Tiburon, and the views were absolutely stunning both ways. It did get a bit windy and chilly later in the evening, but the scenery made it all worthwhile. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by John, who made us feel right at home. I loved that he shared some history about the restaurant--it's always nice to know more about the places we dine at! For appetizers, we ordered the calamari served with togarashi aioli and the crab cake accompanied by a celery root & apple salad and tartar. Both were delicious! For our entrees, I tried the lobster roll (a featured favorite) and the cioppino, which was packed with crab claws, prawns, mussels, clams, white fish, and chili flakes in a classic tomato broth. The seafood was so filling that I couldn't even finish the bread that came with it! I also had a mocktail piña colada that was perfectly sweet--honestly, it's the only drink I've ever finished by myself! My friends went for the infamous Original Mai Tai, which included Cruzan rum, Whaler's dark rum, lime, orgeat, orange liquor, and lilikoi foam. Everything was delicious, and the service was top-tier. I can't wait to come back on my next visit to SF! A huge thank you to Ron and John for taking such great care of us! read more

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Sam's is right next to the Tiburon ferry so after a trip, I stopped by to pick up some take out. Ordered the Sam's Burger and Crab cake. Well packaged, delicious food but the $25 crab cake was tiny! :( It was very delicious, just wish it was a little bigger. Comes with taro and fennel on the side. If I'm in the area again, I definitely would want to dine out on the beautiful deck over looking the docks and boats! read more

Sam's Anchor Cafe - Sam's Burger - Seafood Near Me - Tiburon, California

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Get away on a dock in the bay and no yacht required! Sam's anchor Café has been a long time institution and it never fails to bring joy to anybody who visits. It was a gorgeous sunny day in August. We decided to order the ahi tuna poke, as well as the delicious and decadent garlic bread. Sam's burgers can't be beat! Also the fish tacos are another go to. Crystal was a delight serving us. Wait time without reservations (because you can't make them!) was 15 minutes. Suggestion: go get a slushy at the bar. You'll be just fine in the sunshine. read more

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Well, the atmosphere out on the deck is certainly pleasant. Busy place, nice host, good service and a view of the water. There were three of us and we weren't impressed with the food. It wasn't bad but for the price, it was definitely not anything special. I had a Crab Louie and it was so so. Crab seemed pretty tasteless to me and for almost $40 would it kill them to give me a slice of bread or some crackers with it? My husband said the ahi tuna salad was decent and my friend liked the fish tacos ok. Plenty of people seem to really like this place but I'm going to try another spot next time. read more

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The food was all high quality and delicious. You can tell each dish was freshly made. The service is great and very welcoming! The ambiance of eating out by the dock with an incredible view makes a visit here worthwhile. read more

Sam's Anchor Cafe - Sam's Burger - Seafood Near Me - Tiburon, California

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How could you NOT recommend Sams to everyone?? It's a place with great food, good service, a bar, inside seating, outside seating with an amazing view, and a fun vibe every time I have been here. Brunch to drinks and apps, and dinner, this is my favorite place in Tiburon to take someone new and I know they will have a great time. Outside seating is where its at so make sure you put your name down here first before talking around the main streets to people watch as wait times will vary! Once outside they have heat lamps and blankets if you aren't prepared with a jacket, so that's nice. They have various cocktails on the menu and I looove to order the oysters and a glass of champagne. Calamari is also a good option (ofc) and for brunch they have a crabs cake Benedict that's a must order while you admire the ocean view. They are attached to the marina so you can see boats of all shapes and sizes pull up (hopefully mine one day :) ) read more

Went to have lunch with friends yesterday abc it was just perfect! We started with some drinks (for me, the original Mai tai and for my guy, the margarita), and we sat at the bar chatting until our table was ready out on the deck. Once seated at our table, our excellent waitress asked if we had any questions and refreshed our drinks. I started out with turkey veggie soup which was homemade and phenomenal! My guy had the garlic shrimp appetizer and our friends each had the clam chowder. We had lots to catch up on, and there was no rush from our waitress to push us along. Next up were two sets of fish tacos, a chicken Caesar salad, and I had the chopped chicken salad. All was FANTASTIC!! I'll be baaaaaaack!!! read more

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O T ...the other Manager is a jerk , he said if we could leave HIS restaurant... when he seems to need to be some schooling in customer service , all we wanted a shade on our table ... our waitress, Nikki, was the best she moved the umbrella and the GM Josh was very hospitable ...bad turn into a good one. God Bless read more

Sam's Anchor Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Tiburon, California

I recently had lunch at this place with a friend, and left feeling totally ripped off! It seems like other patrons have left with the same feeling according to their reviews. Anyway, we ordered 2 beers & then 1 Caesar Salad @$16 w/chicken @ $11 = $27 & a lobster roll for $38. The real kicker was the 5-6 pieces of garlic bread for $12 w/blue cheese added for another $4 = $16 REALLY? Totally Outragious!! This place is riding on its heels from days gone by. They did a light remodel freshen up with new umbrellas & new chairs & expect their patrons to foot the bill. Absolutely ridiculous. They've had my last visit! Customers & Tourists Beware!!! read more

Went here for lunch with my wife. We shared clam chowder and catch if the day (king salmon). We don't normally order fish in restaurants because they always overcook their fish, but we decided to try it here and the salmon was cooked perfectly with a slight pink in the middle, which is ideal. We also ordered burgers to go for dinner and that was amazing too. We'll be back! read more

My family and I came here for brunch. The receptionist seated us close to the ocean view, which was really nice, and my little boy loved watching the yachts and ferry boats passing by. The servers were very nice and accommodating, and we didn't have to wait long for our food to arrive. The dishes were well‑seasoned, and the prices felt just right for what we ordered. The ambiance was comfortable, clean, and enjoyable. read more

The staff are so welcoming, fun, and attentive. We've been here before, but this time we stayed nearby for three nights so we were here a lot. They're just a lovely group with delicious food and great service! Especially Manuel! And the view, spectacular! You gotta come here! read more

Sam's Anchor Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Tiburon, California

San Francisco is a great destination and I've had the great pleasure of family and friends swing by over the years, I take them on tours and along with that, the usual stops for food. And for those who've been with me to Marin, one of my absolute must-stop joints is Sam's Anchor Cafe and here's why. The food is great, service is top notch and the outdoor dining deck right on the water has a supreme spot in the marina. Yeah, it's a bit spendy and on this visit, we only got drinks and minor stuff to justify our place at this popular Tiburon food Mecca. It isn't just the food that matters, but it's just a most enjoyable spot to leisurely spend time with friends, soak in the sun (when it's out) and enjoy life's simple pleasures. read more

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It's all about the location. Nice pier with lion sea sounds and city view! Food is very average. Mostly deep fried oily and salty. Limited American/Mexican style. Service was OK and responsive with a few hiccups with delays. Note the location and overall everything gets expensive these days and this place is no exception especially very touristy vibe makes even this pricier than should be. Parking I'd available around the area through free or paid street parkings. Large Indoor and outdoor seasons with high tables good for kids. Good for groups, meetup, seniors, kids and tourists! read more

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The outside is amazing on a nice day! Service and food both great. Wished I lived closer!

The location is beautiful - got seated at the patio with our little dog. I love how the patio is dog friendly and the staff was great. Food also came out faster than I expected. The place was packed on a Friday late lunch so we were surprised to see this place with tons of people. I ordered the cioppino for about $40 and my husband had the burger with fries. I also got an old fashioned that was really good! The ciopinno was okay, not that flavorful and quite pricey. The seafood tasted fresh, but the broth itself fell flat on flavors. There weren't that much broth, and I added pasta noodles for an additional charge. It already came with two bread so I would opt out on the noodles next time. My husband's burger was solid, but the fries were delicious! We thought it was the best part of the meal. Quite pricey meal in a nice area of Tiburon, expect to pay a good amount for food here. read more

Excellent food. A little pricey but it's worth it for the amazing outside patio and view. The service was a bit slow and the waitress I had seemed distracted but I understand because it gets very packed here. read more

Sam's Anchor Cafe - Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Tiburon, California

The worst service I've ever received. They did not get us our food until about an hour of waiting. The tables on both sides were seated after us and got their food long before we did. The food only came out when we complained and had to ask them to bring out to go boxes along with the food since we had to leave in 15 minutes. read more

Whenever my lovely bride and I visit San Francisco, we take a ferry to Tiburon to have lunch at Sam's. I always order their Baja fish tacos, which are classic. My bride loves their burger but this visit she ordered the fish and chips. Sam's has very good fries with Old Bay seasoning. The only thing I wish Sam's offered is a choice of 2 or 3 mocktails. Service is prompt and pleasant, and the back dock has SFO Bay ambiance that cannot be beat. read more

Sam's Anchor Cafe - Celebrating 30 years visiting Sam's! - Seafood Near Me - Tiburon, California

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In the mood for scenic views and excellent service? Take a day trip using the Golden Gate Ferry (or other aqua-vessel) from San Francisco to Tiberon. Sam's is mere feet from the exit walkway of the boat. Our fabulous waiter greeted us with waters, then drinks (some in our party experienced the "fishbowl" group spicy margarita). The fun continued with local oysters, a PERFECT crab cake and fried calamari. I would skip the calamari next time to get another crab cake... our party enjoyed the fish n chips and crab cake eggs Benedict. The fried fish tacos left a little to be desired- a bit stingy with the aioli! Lunch ended with shots out of a communal carved oar- hilarious. Special thanks our server again who filled two shots with water so the "sobers" could participate! All and all the wonderful day at Sam's Anchor Cafe! Thank you. read more

Sam's Anchor Cafe - A dozen oysters with ample sauces - Seafood Near Me - Tiburon, California

Fabulous outdoor dining experience on a sunny day. Diez provided great service. I recommend a Mai Tai. The Salmon special and the Garlic Prawns were delicious. The fish tacos are excellent to share with someone. read more

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Stopped here to get something to get something to eat with my mom. The food was pretty good. Was able to sit on the deck. The waiter brought us water. We got the garlic bread, and it was good. I got the burger, and my mom had gotten the clam linguini. The food was really good. Will be coming back the next time come through Tiburon. read more

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Sam's is a classic place that is right on the water. The views on the dock and servers are what make this place. Always start with a drink at the bar in front but make sure you put your name in for a table on the back dock. It can take a while so get your name in ASAP! The views are incredible from the back dock eating area. We ordered cheese burgers, fish tacos, and crab Caesar salad. The burgers were amazing and were perfectly cooked. The fish tacos and the crab Caesar were amazing and the seafood tasted great. This place has great cocktails, beer and wine section. Overall, this place food is solid but it is the drinks and great view that make it 5 stars! read more

Great outside deck, inside bar areas look like fun. Service is somewhat perfunctory, but efficient and reasonably friendly. Unfortunately, the food just isn't good. It's food for childish palates. Just about everything is fried (even the "sautéed" shrimp on the (flour tortilla) shrimp tacos are fried). The fried fish is haddock (frozen, I asked), same fish sticks on both the tacos and fish and chips. And I'm sorry, but New England clam chowder in California? Frozen fish? Salmon for the fish of the day? Why? The Pacific Ocean is staring at you while you're sitting there. I had the chop chop salad, which was OK, and the delicious shrimp on the salad were sautéed (5 medium shrimp for $15) were the best part of the meal. My iced tea was flavorful (not shot out of the drink gun, I asked). My wife's fish and chips wasn't good at all. The fish was over breaded, fried too hard and undercooked in the middle. Fries weren't that good. I'd go back to sit outside and have a beer or three because it's a great view and fun, but not to eat. read more

This is a classic spot, a perfect place to be on a sunny CA day with its open air dining rooms and expansive overwater deck. We arrived at 1140am and jumped in line. With this being such a popular spot and the restaurant not opening until noon, we watched the line behind us grow and grow down the street. I'd say we nailed the timing to jump in line perfectly and we were seated with the first patrons when the place swung open its doors right at 12. Sam's was worth the short wait. The place is charming, the menu is solid, and the drinks and food were excellent. The scampi was tasty, the warm blue cheese garlic toast made with yummy Bay Area sourdough was excellent, properly greasy, and decadent! Do people dream about delicious salads? Well, I will certainly remember my dungeness crab salad with fresh field greens, supremed oranges, and roasted beets lightly coated with a champagne vinaigrette. YUM! Tiburon is a great alternative to Sausalito (which tends to be a touristy mess) and a charming, compact town to stroll and wander. read more

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Classic coastal spot! AMBIANCE: Wonderful location in a charming town. The resurant has charming coastal decor. Our favorite spot is to sit on the patio right by the water. FOOD: My lobster roll was flavorful and I liked the chips that came with it. My oysters were very tasty and my favorite part! SERVICE: The staff is nice but this place is busy so you are only going to get so much attention. Overall, will I be back? Yes! Top spot in Tiburon. read more

Sam's Anchor Cafe - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Tiburon, California

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Came here on a Sunday for early brunch with my bf. We waited maybe about 20 min for a table inside as the outside deck area was full. Service seemed a little slow, maybe cause it was busy but we also got the slight feeling that most of the demographic here was Caucasian and my bf and I were Asian, so maybe that's why. We each got the lobster roll and my bf got a chowder. Both were yummy but not out of this world. My favorite lobster roll in the bay would still be New England lobster market. read more

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Yummy food and terrific service. And if you choose to sit outside along the water, which is beautiful, the heat lamps and heated seats along the perimeter make it very comfy on cool nights. Plus it's so fun watching the occasional boat pull up and place an order! read more

We stopped here for lunch today. We waited about 20 minutes for a table, but it was an easy wait since they texted your phone. Kudos to them! We were seated on the deck and it was wonderful as always. Great views and atmosphere. And good service, too. I ordered eggs and bacon, which was as expected, but nothing special. The potatoes had no seasoning at all. I don't even think they were salted. The bacon was fantastic! The bread was unique--it looked like 1/2 of a bun or maybe a homemade English muffin? But it was seasoned in a savory way, which was strange for a breakfast item. It was $19, which is what I would expect to pay at this location. Hubby ordered fish and chips and LOVED it. Said the fish was lightly coated and he could really taste the fish--a good thing. On an abundant bed of fries. Tartar sauce was great! Overall, this is a place that I would check out if in Tiburon. It's a 4 star place. read more

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I must admit I've only had Sam's butterscotch layered cake. However, it's so good that I felt compelled to write a review of this place! That dessert is worth 5 stars alone. I even lick the knife clean when I eat it! I highly recommend it! Another good thing about this place is that there are nice views outside. It can get chilly, but they have blankets for customers, and heat lamps if I recall correctly. I had one disappointment, and it was that they didn't have a drink I saw on their social media page on one of my visits. I was still happy though with my butterscotch layered cake :) read more

Sam's Anchor Cafe - Butterscotch layered cake with a view - Seafood Near Me - Tiburon, California

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Well I gave this place a try and man, was i disappointed in the food. My husband and I both got a bloody Mary to start and they were OK. But, $39 bucks for 2?? Wow!! So much cheaper in the city. We had a lite lunch so my husband got the soup of the day which was potato leek. He enjoyed it. I got the French onion soup. And it was the absolute worst I've ever had. It was VERY watery. It pretty much tasted like brown water. So I definitely won't be coming back here the next time I visit here read more

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Very cute cafe, although a little windy and super sunny out on the day we went! We went for my mom's birthday lunch and she didn't bring sunnies or a hat so I gave them to her and boyyy was it sooo sunny! They do have umbrellas but we kinda got used to the brightness after a while. Definitely don't do what I did, coke with sun protection and ask to open the umbrellas for more shade!! There is the option to sit inside, but I think the outside vibes is where it's at. Clam chowder was good, but a little too salty for our taste. Dad wished there was more clam meat inside. The waiter recommended the Mai Tai. It was pretty good, except it definitely had a cough syrup-like flavor to it. We got the big plate so we could sample a little of everything. My dad got the burger and my brother got the catch of the day in addition. We were all stuffed at the end! The sample plate is presented so beautifully. It's a good choice for two people with big appetites or 4 people with small appetites. Overall I'd say you are definitely paying for the view/vibes. It's a great place to do a celebration. I really loved this charming town and really enjoyed walking around afterwards! read more

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Nice waterfront restaurant. Great views from the patio and the inside seating looked comfortable as well. We were told on a Saturday afternoon that it would be a 45 minute wait and it ended up only being 5! Oysters were the perfect size and came with all the accompaniments. The ahi tuna poke was the best thing we had. The fish and chips was good, I liked that it had a light batter, but it could have been more crispy. read more

Sam's Anchor Cafe - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Tiburon, California

I was there last Saturday, we went there for brunch right before noon. Had no reservations and walked right in and immediately got table. It was a gloomy day but the heaters were on so we didn't feel cold at all. We got mimosas and ordered fries to share. Benedict was delicious, and my friend liked the two eggs breakfast. I will definitely go back, the staff were super friendly and made it a wonderful experience read more

On a sunny day, you're in for a treat! Outdoor dining adjacent to the Tiburon Yacht Harbor, good food plenty of drink selections. Scored a dozen of today's oysters from Washington. Calamari is good, Tremor Lager Fish & Chips is even better. Fish is beer batter with fries, tartar sauce and coleslaw Crab salads and Cesar's salads are fresh! Wait staff "Adrienne" gave us the inside scoop. She suggested that you can have pasta in your cioppino! SO, we added linguini to our cioppino: crab claws, prawns, mussels, clams, white fish, chili flakes, classic tomato broth. Top of your meal with a Moylan Root beer and ice cream float! read more

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Worst customer service / we were seated In the bar Order ciopino was the worst smell and taste of ciopino was awful We ordered the Sam burger was undercooked meat, who will eat an raw hamburger? Was expensive for the service and the food quality , don't waste your money not worth it, not coming again When the check came they have the audacity to ask for the minimum tip 20% to 25% Bad bad bad read more

Sam's Anchor Cafe - Was the worst cioppino taste awful and the smell like the seafood when bad - Seafood Near Me - Tiburon, California

The chef loves salt. Supposedly "famous for its seafood", our experience was disappointing. The calamari tasted like potato chips. They were so covered in crusty, salty batter, it was difficult to discern a taste of seafood at all. I agree with other reviews, it's about the location: a dock in a marina with a distant view of SF. Breathtaking, no. Pleasant, yes. Food, not so much. read more

Came in for a midday snack. The French onion soup was my favorite. Preferred it over the clam chowder, which was still good. The drink slushies were very strong. The mango margarita had a nice smoothie texture which I enjoyed. The Piña colada was very strong and more difficult to drink. More pineapple juice or coconut cream would make it more palatable. It gets busy so expect to wait to get a servers attention. read more

Sam's Anchor Cafe - French onion soup - Seafood Near Me - Tiburon, California

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View- 10 Food- 6 Service- 5 Food was okay- the fried calamari was good and so was the ahi tuna poke. The garlic prawns were good but way too salty and soaked in butter so the bread was inedible. We also got a main dish- the lobster roll. The first bite was pretty good but was subpar at best. It got heavy quick and I wish there was a bit more seasoning or flavoring on it. Service lacked a bit for us which was unfortunate, but our server didn't pay attention to us the whole night, forgot to get things we asked, and didn't bring out our check and to go box until we had to ask another server. The view was amazing though! We went there around sunset and the ocean view was beautiful. read more

Sam's Anchor Cafe - Ahi Tuna Poke, Fried Calamari, Garlic Prawnsgarlic - Seafood Near Me - Tiburon, California