Bearing West Bar and Galley

We recently hosted a private event at Bearing West and the experience was a total delight from start to finish. Jeff and team went above and beyond to make everything seamless and enjoyable. From the initial planning to the day of the event, communication was responsive and collaborative, allowing for a stress-free experience. The space was perfect for mingling and seating. It has a warm, welcoming atmosphere that provided a comfortable, at-home vibe for our guests. They were also super flexible with decor, open to all my changing concepts and offered great suggestions along the way. The food was a big hit! Everything was served with attention to detail and they helped manage last minute dietary requests. Timing was perfect and everything flowed effortlessly. Guests are still raving about the meal and many have returned to dine. Overall, it was a memorable experience that exceeded our expectations. We would absolutely recommend Bearing West for any occasion and confident you will be well taken take care of.

Great dining experience Bar atmosphere With excellent food Service was excellent Good recommendations Good beer selection Owner John and Jeff were friendly and came to check on us to make sure we were all good!!! A win win in my book

The oysters were fresh and sweet, and the Caesar salad was excellent — I especially loved the sardines and crunchy croutons. The cioppino was flavorful with generous seafood, though it only came with one small slice of crostini, which wasn’t quite enough to soak up the broth. Unfortunately, the linguine with clams was disappointing — the sauce was watery, bland, and lacked any garlic flavor. The brownie sundae was decent, nothing to rave about but a nice finish. Service was just okay. Our server seemed a bit inexperienced — two entrées came out first, and we had to wait about five minutes for the third. The table wasn’t wiped down before dessert, and even after I asked for extra napkins (which I needed for the crab in the cioppino), they never came. Overall, some dishes shined, but the inconsistencies in food and service made the experience feel uneven.

Great spot if you are solo or with a partner. Amazing atmosphere for two cases. I came in to try the oyster chowder and it was phenomenal 5/5. I had the amber beer they had on tap and it was delicious. I was fortunate to have the owner man the bar and had a pleasure talking to him. I look forward to coming back and becoming a regular whenever I’m in the city. - some places you stop in and you can tell right away someone takes great care of the place and it’s usually family owned. Much love and respect for the owners and the comfortable, safe space they created.

Great to have this seafood spot on the west side of town! Food and Drinks: All tasty. We especially loved their take on the clam chowder (our new favorite chowder?). The oysters were super fresh, and the cocktails, fish tacos and deviled eggs were nice too! Service: A+! Our server was friendly, responsive, and attentive. The rest of the staff was also warm and welcoming when we came in. Ambiance: Casual updated chowder house/ocean vibe. We walked in around 5:30pm on a Thursday and by the time we left, the front room was full and bustling. We’ll be back and have already recommended it to some friends who live a few blocks away :)

A breath of fresh air breaking the traditional mold of food establishments along Taraval street, Bearing West gives a cozy and welcoming local family restaurant vibe. It has a friendly, attentive and timely service, original choice of cocktails and good food. The atmosphere. The bar and both seating rooms have TVs. There is a bar, artwork that adds to the atmosphere, and a tabletop game in the back room. The owners (John and Jeff) told me they were planning to open up the patio in the back too. The drinks. I find them to have an affordable yet original cocktail options like the Rosemary Highball (see pics) There are also an ample variety of wine by the glass and beer. The food. From seafood to garlic fries, the menu was handcrafted by the owners. At my last visit I enjoyed the clams, garlic fries, roasted spicy nuts variety, Baja fish tacos and the special of the day - watermelon, cucumber, feta salad with basil and chicken wings. It was delish. A pleasant surprise, this place turned into my impromptu date and family spot at the same time.

Came in on a friends recommendation for good oysters and I was not disappointed. Everything we had was delicious. The cocktails were perfectly crafted and well balanced, the food was very fresh, and the service was fabulous. The Baja fish tacos were great, clams were wonderful, but I’ll be coming back for those fresh oysters for sure! Highly recommend and will definitely be returning!

I usually don’t order soup as I find them too salty but the clam chowder was surprisingly delicious with perfect amount of cream and salt. Garlic fries were not greasy and loaded with garlic flavor and crispy. My friend enjoyed the cioppino but the broth could have been a little spicier. Fish and chips plate was plentiful. Beer battered rockfish was not greasy and very tasty. Enjoyed the homemade pickled jalapeño tartar sauce. Ordered the fries extra crispy but they were soggy from sitting underneath the fish. We were served by John, one of the owners. He was very friendly and met all our needs. This is a new neighborhood gem!

Great oysters. Great service. A sunset gem. Fun cocktails as well. I will be returning.

Hubs has been wanting to try this place and I was craving clam chowder so we decided to check it out. It was Father's Day. We arrived around 7pm and it was busy. We were seated at the bar. Happy Hour was still in effect. They informed us they ran out of clams so the clams in the chowder was being substituted with shrimp. I really wanted soup and hubs and I planned to share items but he's allergic to shrimp. So, decided to order the miso corn chowder. We also decided to take advantage of the Happy Hour and ordered the grilled sourdough, deviled eggs, garlic fries, and wings. Positives - The garlic fries were full of garlic flavor and hubs noted the fish tacos were light. However, the fries and sourdough weren't hot (more lukewarm) and the sourdough could've been grilled a bit longer. Hubs noted the wings were crispy but bland without the sauces. The chowder was also bland and didn't really have any flavor. We really wanted to like this place. Unfortunately, the food was a miss for us - quite surprised given the reviews.

Tucked into the Parkside neighborhood (Sunset District), this charming neighborhood seafood spot is a gem! Street parking was manageable, and the interior was clean, simple, and inviting. Service was quick and super friendly. We came as a party of six and shared several appetizers: the Brussels sprouts dusted with Parmesan, the fried artichoke hearts (crispy and perfectly done), and a generous portion of ceviche served with house-made chips, bread slices, and this amazing green butter. They definitely didn't skimp on the fish! Drinks-wise, the Old Fashioned was strong and well-made--just the way we like it. We also ordered two chowders--the classic clam and the miso corn. Both were flavorful and comforting. (Pro tip: a few dashes of Tabasco takes them to the next level.) That said, only one came with the full toppings--bacon bits and scallions--so a little consistency would've been nice. My main was the fish and chips made with chickpea-battered rockfish--crispy, flaky, and satisfying. It came with slaw, ketchup, tartar sauce, and malt vinegar--classic and exactly what I was craving. Other standouts: *Watermelon salad special - super refreshing with one of the best vinaigrettes I've had in a while. *Fish sandwich special - basically the fish and chips in sandwich form, and just as tasty. *Fish tacos - solid, two per order. *Seafood pasta with mussels and sausage - so flavorful! One of the two orders came out missing sauce, but we shared the extra from the other plate. Despite the few small hiccups, we'll definitely be back--especially to check out the happy hour (runs until 6pm). A solid, casual spot for fresh, flavorful seafood in the neighborhood!

Recently came twice, once with my gfs and then had to bring my husband back to taste everything. I think what's great besides the good food, is the happy hour and the options of food even when there's no happy hour. They have a good variety of foods, good space, and good parking. They have two tv's in there where, I think they will play some games when it's the season, but off season they have on really nice waves and surfing on the TV for people to enjoy. I also love the bar as they have plenty of options for drinks! It's definitely a great quick stop or enjoy with a group. Definitely will be back again soon and the service was really good. We came during a time that's not too busy, so I think we were lucky.

Wow! I had heard good things about this new seafood restaurant for the last year, but tonight was the first chance to check it out. It had it all - great ambiance, kind service, excellent food. Husband started with the half dozen oysters, which were premium from Washington state and very fresh, served with mignonette and homemade cocktail sauce. Next up was the cup of chowder, which was huge and enough to share. Hearty with at least 6 shelled clams in a creamy broth, it was excellent. We also added the griddled sourdough with garlic butter which was huge with 6 pieces for $5. Husband wasn't too hungry and had the ceviche, which very fresh with a good amount of chips. He's hard to please but was surprisingly happy. I had the shrimp louie salad which was big with fresh shrimp, eggs, avocado, tomato, radish, and a delicious thousand island tangy dressing. The owner Jeff, a former long time manager at Cha Cha Cha, was very friendly and his sangria was the best we've had. Our waitress was super nice and helpful. We loved the nautical atmosphere, friendly service, and great food. We will definitely be back.

This is another locally owned institution that deserves another 5 star review. I've been holding off on coming here for some time but have to say that I am very happy that I did. John's service was top notch. The food was amazing, and I love how inviting this place feels. It was Wednesday ($1 wings!) so of course we ordered them. I read a review that the wings were "small and sad" so we ordered 18 wings (to be safe) between 3 people. Let me tell you, the wings were neither of the two. We could barely finish them. Huge wings, perfectly cooked, tasted great. Don't believe every review you read, but you should believe this one :) Next we order the sliders and the pasta of the day, both were exceptional, and we finished off with an order of fish and chips. Every single item was great. I have zero complaints and only compliments for John, Jeff, and the Bearing West team. If you haven't given them a chance, I'd recommend checking them out and letting them surprise you!

This is a review for Sat brunch/lunch. We were greeted warmly into the restaurant and had our choice of seatings. This appears to be a new brunch place and may be more popular for dinner. Regardless, I had a nice cup of black coffee and promptly provided water (star!). Since it's a seafood -leaning restaurant, we forgo the brunch and jumped to fish tacos, clam chowder (made to order) and linguini with clams. Results? Yum!! Totally hit the spot on all counts. The clam chowder is a MUST when we come back. The clams were super fresh and tasty. Fish tacos - yes please. Staff was friendly, helpful and checked in without being intrusive - perfect balance of being available and gave us plenty of girl-talk time. Looking forward to checking out their happy hour and dinner soon!

This is the newest gem I just discovered in the Parkside neighborhood (Sunset District), east of Sunset Blvd. I'm pretty sure it's new, I know the area and it wasn't there few months ago. It's clearly new remodel, super nice atmosphere, simple and inviting on the inside and the menu is great! HH every day; just well put together. I hope it does well!

Lovely spot with friendly staff and delicious seafood. I had the happy hour fish taco and really enjoyed it. I'll be back!

Solid addition to the Sunset. (Came in Sunday afternoon and brunch was being served. The menu looked nice, I'll have to try next time. ) Today was a treat for my sister who loves muscles, claims, oysters. . She ordered a plate of muscles and was a happy camper. I ordered crab cakes, Clam Chowder and fish tacos. Everything was fresh and made with the fish being the star ingredient. Flavors aren't bold, but everything was simple and fresh. Environment was spotless and a joy to enjoy. Nautical theme, but very tastefully done. Fully stocked bar makes this a great place for drinks and socializing. **if your seafood preference is muscles, clams or oysters.....Run, don't walk to Bearing West. Sharine

Just when I thought it was heaven being able to enjoy fresh seafood right in my neighborhood, Bearing West introduced $2 Oyster Tuesdays. A dozen creamy, briny fresh oysters paired with a nice glass Sauvignon Blanc is a perfect meal in itself, but seriously, this place can do no wrong. The warm sourdough bread with butter, fish and chips, louie salad, and mussels with a creamy white wine sauce. All of it good comfort food when you want to taste the sea without having to drive to Embarcadero. Service was friendly and great. There are lots of locals catching the game on tv sitting at the bar. Warm and cozy atmosphere. I love that I didn't need a reservation to get a table. Perfect for easy date night or dinner with friends.

My wife and I came in for lunch after hiking Lands end. The clam chowder is the best we have ever had, certainly best in the city. Home made with great flavor and wonderful texture. We also ordered the smoked salmon on crostini bread. This was to die for! We could have made a meal of that alone. Lastly, we had the chickpea breaded artichoke hearts. This came with a great dipping sauce and a generous portion. Overall, great food, service, and inexpensive prices. We'll be back!

4.5 stars! So glad this place opened on Taraval. Actually, it turns out they've been here for like 1.5 year now; it's just that Taraval was under heavy construction last year, so we never noticed! The great: **excellent fish and chips, delicately crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I think our server told us they use chickpea batter, which sounds healthier (or at least, less unhealthy haha) **I really liked the nautical theme here! Ropes, portholes, sea creatures, and ships grace the walls and make you feel like a passenger on a fishing boat! **Lots of seats to be had. The most impressive thing to me was how clean everything was (esp the bathrooms); I can tell the owner(s?) really cares about the details. **Tuesday is a great day to come if you like oysters, as they have more discounts on top of HH prices. $2 sangria, anyone? The not-as-great (but not BAD, per se): **the HH wings were a bit chewy/dry, and I think there can be better flavors than mango habanero or buffalo. Maybe garlic parmesan or lemon pepper? **While the HH is perfectly fine, I think the menu can maybe be expanded a bit more. I only really liked the drinks and the deviled eggs. I'm not an oyster fan, but I do think the $3 oyster shooter is a nice deal! I would've loved to see some other items (ideas from my past favorite HHs include things like roasted brussels sprouts, roasted asparagus, fried mushrooms, spicy tuna tartare, chowder soups, etc). But tbh, this is if I have to nitpick. Again, I had a really positive first visit, and I'd love to come back and try other things on the non-HH menu (AND get the fish and chips again!). I think this place is a wonderful and exciting addition to Parkside!

Local casual yet homey seafood place! Cute bar area also if you want a quick bite/drink. Servers are very attentive and are great at recommending things to try if you're in a dilemma. Menu is simple yet packed with flavor. They also have a lot of specials you can choose from. We started with the fried oyster and let me tell you the batter was crispy yet light!! It didn't feel heavy/oily at all. The oysters also were HUGE. Next up, cioppino was soooo flavorful and delicious!! I did wish there was more bread to go with this.. Lastly the special they recommended the flat steak marinaded with garlic with chimichurri sauce and garlic fries. Cooked perfectly and the acidity from the chimichurri sauce complimented it great. Overall I'd come back here and try more things on their menu! The service was great.

Amazing GF Fish & chips ! John is so welcoming. When in town we will definitely return

Clean and looked brand new and fresh. The oysters were great. Very fresh. Artichoke appetizer was wonderful. Went for birthday dinner. Crab cakes actually had lots of crab

AMAZING food, great service and such a nice local gem to enjoy a fantastic meal. We had oysters, clam chowder, salad and steak. All were delicious! The clam chowder includes fresh clams and is seriously the best I've ever had. The restaurant is small and intimate. We also had our 3yo with us and they do not offer a kids menu but have high chairs. Our son just shared with us and was fine. We highly recommend this spot!

Their clam chowder had the fresh, plump clams! The soup however wasn't as creamy as expected but I think that was intended to let the clams shine. Caesar salad was delicious with the anchovies! Fish tacos was delicious too! My mom loves the sauce. Great service. Would definitely stop by again!

Overall, most of the food was tasty, but pretty small portions, and it took a long time for it to come out. The appetizers were great - grilled sourdough and the brussels sprouts were fantastic and came out nice and quickly. Our mains took about 40-45 minutes to arrive after our starters. The prawn po-boys were nice, but probably could have done better with 1 more prawn in each (there are 2 small prawns in each half of the sandwich). The real let downs were the crispy fish platter and the fish and chips. The crispy fish platter, which was about $30, came with two extra small pieces of fish (when I say small, I mean smaller than a fish finger), a good sized and tasty crab cake, and two small prawns. The fries were tasty as was the salad. The fish and chip plate, for $21, again had the fish cut into curiously small pieces. The fries, again, tasty. There were about 8 pieces of extra small fish on top of a good size serving of fries. The real letdown of the night was the fried fish on both the crispy fish platter and the fish and chip plate. Not only were all the pieces of fish cut down so small that the breading on each piece easily doubled (or more) the size of the actual fish inside, but the fish tasted old, fishy, and had a very mushy texture. It really was a let down to be served two of these tiny pieces of fish on a nearly $30 plate.

One of the best seafood places in town, not to mention amazing cocktails!! You have to go, will not be disappointed! Go to their website they always have some sort of deal happening, happy hours are amazing.

over 60 dollars for a tiny portion that should be an appetizer. Horrible customer service, overpriced, confusing ordering method. I would not recommend this horrible place.

This place is absolutely fantastic! From the moment I walked in, the customer service was top-notch warm, welcoming, and attentive. The food was incredible so fresh, it honestly felt like I was back in New England. I usually don't leave reviews, but this place truly deserves it. I came by myself and was a little nervous at first, but the staff made me feel like family. I was genuinely overwhelmed (in the best way) by how amazing both the service and the food were. I can't wait to come back this spot is a true gem!

We came on a Friday evening for dinner. Clearly not enough staff or cooks. The restaurant was very busy. Our drinks took over 20 min. to be served and our fish & chip order took about an hour. They had 1 bartender and 2 servers so appeared short staffed. I would avoid this place on the weekends if you don't want to wait an hour for your meal.

Whole the interior is nothing special the food is excellent. If I lived closer this would definitely be my local go to place for seafood. Oysters were excellent with a lovely mignonette. Crispy Fish n Chips. A tv to watch the game. Nice service

This is a fantastic new addition to the neighborhood! The owners have truly transformed the space into a bright and welcoming restaurant that would be perfect for a cocktail, happy hour or meal. We came for happy hour (4pm-6pm) and enjoyed many of the happy hour drink specials and bites. The deviled eggs were the perfect foil for the drinks and left enough room to order more. My companions each had a few cocktails & a white wine. I enjoyed the vesper cocktail which had gin & lillet blanc. So refreshing! I also enjoyed the Cal Bubbly which was Domaine Carneros sparkling wine. My favorite! All were very tasty! For dinner, we shared the seafood tower that was chock full of fresh clams, oysters & juicy prawns. We also had the steamed mussels which came with grilled sourdough to sop up the delicious fennel scented broth and the fish & chips which were battered in a chickpea flour. All of the seafood was fresh and prepared well. Throughout our evening, we enjoyed wine & soaking up the relaxing atmosphere. We absolutely love this place and can't wait to return! This place is good for families too since tables can be easily combined for larger parties.

We decided to try a new date night spot on 11/10/24 and regretted it. (My review was previously removed, after my Yelp account was restarted) We ordered clam chowder, but the waitress brought out clam linguine. We pointed this out and she didn't say a word, just turned and walked back to the kitchen. Then stood at the end of the bar on her phone. About 10 minutes later, our "made to order" soup came out lukewarm. We also received cold, raw steak with somehow overcooked, dry ends....it was served pre-cut, so I'm unsure how they possibly overlooked this. Even the bartender looked at the plate and said, "That looks..." while cringing. Waitress then came over and tried to convince us just to order something else, but we paid for the cold soup and drinks then left. They comped the steak, but the repeated inattentiveness of both the waitress and kitchen staff deterred us from returning.

After spending a day in San Francisco we had a craving for clam chowder. Instead of hitting a touristy spot we checked out Yelp for a neighborhood restaurant that was on our way out of the city. Lucky for us we found the perfect choice on Taraval. Bearing West is a relatively new but classic San Francisco neighborhood gathering place. We arrived during happy hour on a Friday and it was obvious that regulars were arriving at the same time by the friendly & familiar welcome greetings from the owner. A cozy bar up front is their usual perch. We were blessed to be served by our super sweet, adorable server Glory. Doesn't a server with a great personality make everything better? FYI - she's a kindergarten teacher too and her student's are very lucky! As I said, we craved chowder and we weren't disappointed. Bearing West's chowder isn't the heavy thick creamy potato style. When it arrived at the table the first thing I noticed was the aroma of white wine & lemon. I'm no foodie or chowder connoisseur so I'm guessing here on the ingredients but the bouquet was fragrant and wonderful. Their chowder is served with clams in the shell which was also a nice surprise. Unfortunately we didn't think to take a pic until we had almost finished but I'm sure there are better pics by other more experienced yelpers. Ms. Glory recommended the flash fried Brussel Sprouts and the Mussels cooked in herb butter. Again we were late getting a pic of the sprouts but were more disciplined about the mussels. The sprouts were slightly crunchy but what caught my eye was their bright green color when we cut into them. Not sure if that's an indication of freshness and/or a result of flash frying. But I do know they were very tasty! The mussels were a hit and we asked for extra bread to soak up that buttery sauce. I'd say Bearing West is a must try for folks in the city but don't be afraid to venture out to this neighborhood off the tourist path to explore and treat yourself to a uniques and friendly meal.

The owner asked me to explain why I gave four stars and not five and he was right, so here goes. After a couple of visits, I am a fan and will return. They have enough tables and servers that you don't need to wait for a table even though the place wasn't empty either time. Service is great, as is the neighborhood vibe. Dinner for two with drinks and tip runs about $115. I didn't give five stars because I think the menu still needs improvement. On one visit, someone in my group ordered the mussels and they were the tiniest little shells we'd ever seen served. It seemed like the sort of thing that would at least warrant a mention from the waiter ahead of time. Another person got the fish and chips, which tasted good but the fish was a bit on the soggy side. It's probably hard to keep a large menu with a place this size, but for someone who doesn't eat spicy food, the regular menu doesn't offer a ton of options outside the aforementioned fish & chips or the chicken tenders. On the plus side, when we went on a weekend, there were multiple specials, which is a great idea for the busier nights.

$1 wings on Wednesdays, solid seafood options, good selection of beers on tap and cocktails, and a couple TV's to watch sports. Friendly and quick service as well.

What a nice surprise! In the middle of Taraval-a clean pub and grill! The food was good-OMG if I could just have a large tray of the brussel sprouts, the crab cakes, the clam chowder, miso corn soup, and the yummy chewy soft and dense bread all to myself!!!! So freaking good! John, one of the owners was very attentive as was the rest of his friendly staff! Great service on a Friday night which got busy! We will definitely be back for more yummy food and drinks! And one thing that stood out for me-(I know some people aren't as particular as I am LOL) this place smelled CLEAN! It didn't have that dirty dish rag smell and I REALLY REALLY appreciated that! I absolutely HATE it when places smell gross because it interferes with my eating experience! So good job Bearing West! You passed my "Sniff Test"!

First time visit. Very warm welcome. Had brunch. The quality of the food was great, the cooking was excellent, and the drinks were well prepared. A few slip-ups with our order and the slightly smaller-than-expected portions keep me from giving a 5/5. Fun bar games in the back kept us entertained after eating. Hope to come for a dinner service soon.

Great spot. Wonderful people, and simple fresh seafood. Easy parking in the foggy sunset. Thanks Jeff and John for bringing your passion for food to the Parkside! JYW highly recommends!

Great people, great food, great drinks. A gem in our neighborhood that we didn't know existed until recently. Nice to have a tasty seafood restaurant in our area - we will be returning soon!

The food is surprisingly good, and the value is excellent too. First of all, you should know that (at least at time of writing) they have $2 sangrias on Tuesdays. It's pretty good house-made sangria too - when I saw that special, I could scarcely believe my eyes. You can't buy hardly anything for $2 these days. Some dishes I especially like include the fish tacos, clam chowder, and griddled sourdough. That last item in particular is pretty interesting - they serve the bread with a really nice, rich garlic and herb butter.

Food was just ok. Steak was very tough, I would suggest getting better cuts. The Seafood platter was ok but nothing to write home about. With all that said our waitress was fantastic

Best chippino ever. Seafood was fresh, cooked perfectly and covered in a flavorful sauce.

This place is a gem. It was thoughtfully outfitted with a beautiful white marble bar, dark wood flooring, and perfectly place nautical decor. Their cocktails are outstanding! Nothing kitschy, nothing grossly sweet, no fishbowls, just delicious, ice cold, hand crafted dynamite drinks. We tried, the seafood cocktail sampler, clam chowder, chicken wings, Brussels sprouts, and fish tacos. Everything was fresh and very good. Although the stand outs are the Brussels sprouts and Clam chowder. We're excited to go back and try their linguini with clams and have more chowder! Bring your friends, it's a delicious new addition to the neighborhood!

So let me just say that I was beyond difficult just now, but nonetheless the server accommodated and I was pleased. Let me begin by saying that I did not wait to be seated and sat myself in the back right away, thinking that I will be less disturbed, then realized the seating was right next to a large party of 6 and the bathrooms. So I told the server I needed to sit somewhere else and he looked and there were still not very many guests around so he re-sat me at Table #1. When asked for drink's recommendation, he recommended the Lychee Lover for drinks, it is Lai Chee but I said Lee-Chee cos that is the way I called it, and he did not correct me. Wow. Then when it comes to my bill, he showed me the run down of the prices on his mobile device. Never seen waiter do this but cool. Maybe he thought those prices were out of my league, lol. The only hiccup was he was way too efficient and removed the oyster shell and orchid flower that I saved. I was doing the bills and tips and did not realize, he gave me a brand new orchid flower nonetheless. Wow. I would totally tell everyone I know of this place and my wonderful experience. So this is how I discovered the place. I live in the neighborhood like about 5 min from their location, had previously bookmarked this to visit but never did. Then on New Year's Day walking down the street, a gal handed me a coupon for one item half off Tuesdays to Fridays. And when I called the receptionist to confirm about UberEats/delivery, she told me that their oysters are $2/piece during happy hours. Two things if I may suggest to the owner is that there are way too many people during your happy hours so obviously your strategy is working but it became way too chatty and loud for my taste. Perhaps you could extend happy hours to 3:30 pm or get rid of the happy hours eventually cos there are way too many people and too packed for that small space. The guests are also incredible loud like in an Asian joint which I do not prefer. So can't comment on the ambiance since dimming the light did not combat their loudness. I need some quality sound proofs. As far as the food is concerned, fresh and awesome tasting oysters. Having a few choices of varieties is cool but the way it was is just fine. So good for the fish tacos except that I would love for more fishes except I know the cost of operations in SF and how guests generally don't come here for portions, so the current portion size is good for all intended. I wish the drink could be on the Happy Hour menu and only selected items like the wine is. All good, I like the lychee mixture and while the other cocktail seems good, this sake mix is more suitable for my Friday's working night! But overall quite decent and very convenient for me. Good to have tried this hidden gem :)

Great oysters and happy hour. So happy we have fresh sea food out here. I like bringing my friends and family from out of town here. The vibe is mellow and they have shuffle board in the back which is fun.

Fresh fish and great atmosphere. Had the fish sandwich and it had great flavor. Others in my party had the fish tacos and breakfast items that were good too. They offer a nice kids menu as an option for picky eaters so kids can choose what they want. Service was great and staff were friendly.

I love seafood. This place hits the spot with such a fresh and delicious menu! This place would be good for a date night, a special occasion dinner, a night out with the family or just a casual dinner. I really love when places have options where you can eat multiple offerings. I always want to try so many different dishes on the menu, so having a dish that combines dishes is perfect for me. (Like the deluxe tasting of the shellfish cocktails) I know their raw bar will be my go to every time I go back. BW has a seafood tower with 12 oysters, 12 clams, 4 prawns and bay shrimp cocktail. And it's a really good price!! And if you want you can add Dungeness crab! Not many places serve raw clams - I really enjoy the taste and texture of raw clams. My husband and I had the Caesar salad, the Deluxe tasting which includes shrimp cocktail (the BIG ones), bay shrimp cocktail and crab. The cocktail sauce has a great horseradish bite which my husband and I love! We make our own at home so sometimes cocktail sauce doesn't measure up at restaurants - but this one does. They give you two kinds and both are very tasty. The Caesar salad is probably one of the best ones I've ever had. The dressing has all the right notes of lemon and garlic, and that creaminess and richness that goes so perfectly with that crisp romaine lettuce. Everything that we tried is crave-able. Talking about the Caesar actually makes my mouth water. We also had the cioppino - lots of mussels, clams, shrimp and crab. The sourdough bread is also really special. I can tell that the owners were so intentional about the restaurant. The theme is very present but it isn't contrived. The menu also has deviled eggs and fish and chips and a chicken sandwich that I am excited to try! Honestly, I'm so excited that this place is so close to our house. I'm so glad because the food is amazing and the vibe is great. Bartenders are wonderful and welcoming. I love the octopus mural and the picture of the sunset with the ocean in the distance. They're putting up some games in the back room so people can hang out. Shuffle board I think! And there's a nice big tv back there too. The ice cream sundae dessert looks really yummy too! Next time I'll take pictures - this time I was so hungry and the food was so good that I got halfway through the meal and realized I hadn't taken any pictures! Thank you Bearing West. Love. Love. Love everything so far! Can't wait to go back. This will become part of our regular rotation!

Recently stopped in here for a late dinner on a weekday. They had the Giants game on and some surfing on a different TV. Not a bad combo. We had some very tasty cocktails to start. Try the daiquiri, you won't be disappointed. For dinner, we got the steak with chimichurri and a bowl of clams. The steak was great on its own, with the sauce adding even more depth of flavor. Their clams are the best I've had. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the clams are fresh and good sized. Had to ask for extra bread to soak up all the broth. I'm really looking forward to my next meal there.

Perfect all around. We will be back. Excellent food and service. Fish wete perfectly cooked. Thank you for a delightful evening!

Our large group (8 people) came for happy hour! What a great find as the availabilities of happy hour in the outer sunset is almost non-existent. We were able to sit in the back where there were games and shuffle board go keep our group entertained. Despite being the back, we were well taken care of. Great deals for food and drinks! Will definitely come back and try to seafood and cocktails.

We're so happy to have BW in the neighborhood - a warm and welcoming restaurant with delicious cocktails and creatively approached well-loved foods. Our favorites so far have been: * Deviled Eggs - Incredible flavors and texture * Garlic Fries * Steak Frites - Gorgeous flavor chimichurri * Dungeness Crab Cakes * Chicken Sandwich * Chicken Tenders * Fernet Branca - Delciously served chilled * Cadillac Margaritas - So smooth and fresh * Dirty Martinis Each visit has been a treat and we can't wait to return.

My wife and I were walking in our neighborhood and came across this new restaurant. We bookmarked it and several weeks later got the hankering for some oysters and didn't feel like driving across town to Hog Island and decided to give this place a try. We took a chance and BW didn't disappoint. John our server was so friendly and answered all our questions about the dishes we ordered. My wife's wine glass was empty and she was looking at the drink menu, deciding on what to order next. Jim the bartender noticed and came out to ask if she'd like another or something else. Staff is on it here. Everything we ordered was really good. Can't wait to come again, nice having a seafood restaurant here in the neighborhood. If you live out in the sunset this is definitely a place to stop for drinks and seafood.

Great place that took me too long to find. Cerviche was chick full of fish! Chowder could be a meal. Oysters were super good. And the Cha Cha Cha sangria is just like the old days. Server was entertaining and attentive and the owner is a great guy. I'll be back with my friends for a couples night out.

Excellent food and drinks and service! Happy hour is great. True gem for the sunset/parkside zone. Chowder and Caesar are to die for will be back.

I'm just so happy they're in town. Hopefully with taraval L train opening people discover this gem!