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Anchor Oyster Bar

Seafood restaurant · The Castro ·

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A Castro legacy since 1977 with cioppino, chowder, and pristine oysters at a snug marble bar. Recognized as a Bib Gourmand by the Michelin Guide and praised by the San Francisco Chronicle for its cioppino, it remains deeply woven into neighborhood life.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/california/san-francisco/restaurant/anchor-oyster-bar

Best Seafood in San Francisco (2025)

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Fresh oysters, cioppino, clam chowder & sustainable seafood

cioppino

oysters

clam chowder

crab cakes

garlic bread

caesars salad

fresh seafood

friendly service

Rated 8.0 by The Infatuation

Michelin 2025 Bib Gourmand

2025 Bib Gourmand

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579 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114 Get directions

$50–100

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Accepts reservations

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Information

Fresh oysters, cioppino, clam chowder & sustainable seafood

cioppino

oysters

clam chowder

crab cakes

garlic bread

caesars salad

fresh seafood

friendly service

Rated 8.0 by The Infatuation

Michelin 2025 Bib Gourmand

2025 Bib Gourmand

Featured in Eater

Featured in Conde Nast Traveler

Featured in Afar

579 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114 Get directions

$50–100

Usually a wait

Restroom

Accepts reservations

Popular for lunch

Popular for dinner

Anchor Oyster Bar by null

Anchor Oyster Bar by Anchor Oyster Bar

Anchor Oyster Bar by Brit Finnegan

Anchor Oyster Bar by Anchor Oyster Bar

Anchor Oyster Bar by Brit Finnegan

Anchor Oyster Bar by Soraya Matos

Anchor Oyster Bar by Soraya Matos

Anchor Oyster Bar by Brit Finnegan

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Anchor Oyster Bar by Brit Finnegan

Anchor Oyster Bar by Osamu I./Yelp

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Anchor Oyster Bar by Soraya Matos

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