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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Anchor Oyster Bar is listed in the moderate price range. Check the restaurant's current menu for available dishes and prices. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Check the current menuAnchor 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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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.
Anchor Oyster Bar is best for date night, lively, dinner, local. 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.
Anchor Oyster Bar is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.4 from 1,282 reviews
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.
Anchor Oyster Bar is located at 579 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Anchor Oyster Bar's listed hours are Check restaurant site. We recommend checking directly before visiting as hours may vary on holidays.
Yes, Anchor Oyster Bar accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.
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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