Came here on a Friday around 4-5pm! Had earthquake bay & high water oysters. They were really…read moretasty! Sold out of kumamotos tho :(. We also had their clam chowder, local king salmon (special of the day), and fish n chips! Clam chowder was not too good, it was overly salty and didn't have much taste, the cream overtakes everything else. Fish n chips were delicious! The batter isn't too thick, isn't too oily. The bay fries were amazing :) The local salmon was super super good! Wasn't dry, slightly sweet due to the glaze (?) and some vegetables under, but not much vegetables compared to other reviews I've seen It was pretty busy, food took some time to arrive They have seating indoors and outdoors, this place is behind the building!

Giving the Halibut tostada 5 stars today. So fresh, delicate flavors and textures, and beautifully…read morepresented: Local Halibut Tostada - San Francisco, CA Brokaw avocado puree, Jimmy Nardellos, lime, fried leeks, cilantro Service at the bar is always attentive, friendly and quick.

This historical SF seafood spot is a must try if you're in the area! Heads up this is located in…read morethe heart of North Beach, so parking is extremely limited. Try to come here via public transportation if possible--there's a muni bus stop just a few blocks away. Otherwise you might be circling for a street parking spot for a bit! The inside is very cozy with a bar. It's not a huge space, so reservations are a must to avoid long wait times. This place always draws a crowd. We were seated outside and ordered a variety of dishes for our table to share. Everything tasted incredible. Fresh and bursting with flavor. The Cioppino was the star of the show, of course ($58). A huge bowl filled to the brink with seafood and steaming red broth. We also got the lobster ravioli ($32) that was in a delivious tomato cream sauce and fettuccine with Bay Scallops ($31) that was tender and cooked to perfection. This is a must when visiting SF and worth the price point!

Best of the Best Cioppino we had! Wait was about 2 hrs,…read morebut it was way worth it. Paid $30 parking fee, right across the street from the restaurant. Everyone was so polite even though they were super busy. We ordered Smoked Salmon as an appetizer and it was also delicious, no smell of fish or after taste at all. It tasted way better with the Sourdough Bread together with Smoked Salmon and also with Cioppino. It's a must go place if you are visiting and in town for Cioppino.

3 stars due to our Food was excellent...but after taking our order our server dropped the ball. 3…read moreof 4 entrees brought to table. Waited about 10 minutes & had to go find him to let him know we didn't have one of our entrees. Another server brought the entree. Then we sat with empty plates for a long while & had to ask for the check.

Luis was great! He was attentive and ensured we had all we needed. Made meal suggestions as well.read more

Alia and her family are trulying rooted to this community. The love and compassion shown to every…read moreperson while me and my wife were there was truly inspirational. This was our fist time to San Francisco and it was the first time we weren't treated like a tourist! We definitely recommend the food, the service, the ambiance and the community!

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!

Y-U-M, full stop…read more How can I have lived in SF for more than 25 years and never once made it to this place?! For two of us we ordered a dozen oysters (sweetwaters, kusshis and miyagis), a bowl of clam chowder, the steamed artichoke w/citrus aioli, the Caesar salad w/crab and some bread on the side. And two glasses of Corsican rosé. ALL of it was scrumptious. It was just the right amount of food for us, though next time we will downsize the clam chowder or order a plain Caesar to fit another half dozen oysters into our bellies. Service was uniformly attentive and friendly and the place is cute and clean. We arrived at about 5.40 and were seated about half an hour later at the bar. Coming back!!

At the sleepy end of Castro, Anchor Oyster Bar was as amazing as it looks, and I had the chance to…read moredine in like the locals in the late 70s. Delicious shellfish meals has always been on my mind before I personally give up on them. I preferred indoor dining since I got to see how hungry customers like their food so much. After finding out about the specials, it's too bad there's never any single fish dishes let alone mostly shellfish meals. Therefore, a shellfish salad was a suitable choice. A pair of prawns, Bay shrimps, crab meat remains, olives, slices of tomatoes, slices of radish, and the romaine lettuce as a base. The blue cheese dressing I've chosen didn't overwhelm the shrimp and crab flavors as I continue to enjoy every single bite. I'll be more than glad to have cioppino and some oyster shooters, but having the shellfish salad is the last shellfish meal I would ever have. I still give two thumbs up to Anchor Oyster Bar for their local sustainable seafood selection.

I was in the mood for Fish and Chips and fellow Yelpers had good things to say about Woodhouse…read moreFish. I got the two piece meal via DoorDash and it was delicious. The fish had a nice batter that was a perfect amount of crispiness. The tartar sauce was awesome and too this dish to a 5 star. I look forward to dining there :)

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.

WOW! Honestly…read morenothing else to say. Go here don't think twice and get the wok crab, clam chowder, and seafood risotto.

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.

San Francisco is known for many foods. One type of food which is well renowned in the city is their…read moreseafood. There are many places you can grab seafood around San Francisco. One place where people from around the world enjoy the taste of San Francisco seafood is Fisherman's Wharf. There is a San Francisco institution which been serving seafood for over 60 years. It's located a stones throw from the salty water in SF and it's called Scoma's. On the last full week of the Summer stroll on Al Scoma Way I landed again at Scoma's. I first tried the oysters without the lemon squeeze along with the shrimp. I then had the clam chowder with pepper which wasn't salty like some in SF. I then had their Fried combo which wild gulf shrimp, scallops and wild cod with fries which weren't salty like some in SF. Then I had their whole Dungeness crab with garlic. I then washed it down with glasses of Pinot Noir from a French owner vineyard in Oregon. Scoma's is a San Francisco institution worth revisiting. Come to a place which brings the old San Francisco and makes me "nostalgic" a place by Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco natives mostly "all pick " a few blocks from a Park called "Aquatic" you must try their Dungeness Crab seasoned in "garlic" You can find Seafood from the Sunset Strip of San Francisco all the way to "SOMA" you can smell the seafood "aroma"and enjoy some wine like the Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley of Oregon to "Sonoma" you will find it by the salty waters in SF at "Scoma"

Classic SF restaurant with reminiscing of a mafia movie scene...Old school servers with slick back…read morehair taking your order created the perfect waterside dining vibe...excellent service... - "Lazy Man's" Cioppino: most delicious all around in my humble opinion. Easily rivals and beats the "Uncle's spot" from the central coast. I never knew I need pre peel Dungeness crabmeat in my life. Perfectly blends w/ scallops, shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, and market fish, served in "Mama" Scoma's tomato broth. A perfect seafood mouthful of happinesss..... -Calamari Fritti: was delicious and an excellent starter. Batter and fried to perfection. House tartar sauce complimented the tentacles perfectly. -Beer Battered Fish 'N' Chips - took a bite or two from the kid's meal.... we both agreed, it was that good.... -Organic Beet Salad (GF V) - No comments....LOL...J/K...wifey said it was good.... -Smoked Maple Old Fashioned: where's the smoke...tasted good, but didn't see nor tasted the smoke...had to order a 2nd to confirm there was no smoke...LOL -VERDICT: I guess I been missing out as I just "POP-my-Scoma's Cherry"......will for sure be back

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.

Burrito was absolutely the best but the highlight was the hot sauce. The service was quick even…read morethough we showed up closer to close. Staff was friendly and recommended this meal and the ambience is great

The food was amazing. The fish was fresh and the atmosphere was very cool. Definitely going back!read more