Anchor Oyster Bar
579 Castro St, San Francisco
(415) 431-3990
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Oysters on the Half Shell 8 Steamed Clams 4 Chilled Prawns
Small Cioppino Big Enough to Share
Steamed Jumbo Articmoke Appetizer
Steamed Shellfish Combination
Caesar Salad with Crabmeat
12 Oysters on Half Shell
Seared Dayboat Scallops
Crab Cake Entree Served
Cracked Dungeness Crab
Cioppino Garlic Bread
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We visited on a weekend evening and waited over an hour, as they do not take reservations and the space is small. It is a popular spot and still worth trying, though a less busy night may be more enjoyable. We ordered the Caesar salad and the large cioppino. The Caesar was a generous portion for two and overall good, though the dressing was lighter than expected. The croutons were excellent and easily the standout of the salad. The large cioppino was the highlight. The broth looked...
Been coming here for almost 40 years. Shared many plates; everything is always delicious.
I wish they would bring back my all time favorite which is the roasted trout in a brown butter sage sauce. One of the best around but has been absent for too many years! Rose, please!!!!
I wish they would bring back my all time favorite which is the roasted trout in a brown butter sage sauce. One of the best around but has been absent for too many years! Rose, please!!!!
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The Ciopinno with garlic bread is an absolute dream. Save the sauce from the clams for more dipping. Order several oysters for palate cleansers between dishes because they’re RICH. When they ask if you want the bib, proudly say yes.
Keep it (un?)healthy with the delicious artichoke. You know it’s done...