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Anchor Oyster Bar

SeafoodSan FranciscomoderateCheck restaurant site

Anchor Oyster Bar is one of the best seafood restaurants in San Francisco for date night, especially if you want a strong option in San Francisco.

Anchor Oyster Bar has been operating in the Castro since the 1970s, which by San Francisco standards makes it practically a civic institution.

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Rating (Google) 9.4
1,282 reviews
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9.4
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Based on 1282 reviews
Michelin
Best used for
date night and dinner
Price and pace
moderate · Check restaurant site
Neighborhood
San Francisco · 579 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA
Hours
Check restaurant site
Price
moderate
Google rating
9.4 from 1,282 reviews
Phone
(415) 431-3990
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What makes Anchor Oyster Bar worth the move

Anchor Oyster Bar works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 1,282 Google reviews.

What to know fast

Public rating
9.4 from 1,282 Google reviews
Best used for
date night and dinner
Style
Seafood in San Francisco
Spend
moderate | Check restaurant site

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Know before you go

Google rating: 9.4 from 1,282 reviews
Price point: moderate
Website linked on this page
Phone number available
TastyPals Reviews

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0 diner reviews · reviewed by Marcus Chen for Anchor Oyster Bar

Google snapshot
9.4 from 1,282 reviews
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For now, Anchor Oyster Bar holds a 9.4 rating across 1,282 Google reviews.

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Quick details

Address
579 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA
Phone
(415) 431-3990
Price
moderate
TastyPals score
Coming soon
Hours
Check restaurant site
Google rating
9.4 (1,282 reviews)
Cuisine
Seafood
Michelin
BIB GOURMAND
Neighborhood
San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Anchor Oyster Bar serve?

Anchor Oyster Bar is a Seafood restaurant located in San Francisco, San Francisco. Anchor Oyster Bar has been operating in the Castro since the 1970s, which by San Francisco standards makes it practically a civic institution.

What is Anchor Oyster Bar best for?

Anchor Oyster Bar is best for dinner, cocktail, bib gourmand, date night. Anchor Oyster Bar works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 1,282 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Anchor Oyster Bar?

Anchor Oyster Bar is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.4 from 1,282 reviews

Is Anchor Oyster Bar worth visiting?

Anchor Oyster Bar holds a 9.4 Google rating from 1,282 reviews. Anchor Oyster Bar works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 1,282 Google reviews.

Where is Anchor Oyster Bar located?

Anchor Oyster Bar is located at 579 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

What are Anchor Oyster Bar's hours?

Anchor Oyster Bar's listed hours are Check restaurant site. We recommend checking directly before visiting as hours may vary on holidays.

Does Anchor Oyster Bar take reservations?

Yes, Anchor Oyster Bar accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.

Is Anchor Oyster Bar good for a date night?

Yes — Anchor Oyster Bar is tagged for date night dining. Anchor Oyster Bar works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 1,282 Google reviews.

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