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Anchor & Hope

(Now Closed)

Seafood Restaurant, Bar, and American Restaurant$$$$

SoMa, San Francisco

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Anchor & Hope

The experts at SFGate and The Corcoran Group recommend this place

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SFGateSeptember 2, 2014
This seafood restaurant is a find for those who straddle the downtown and South of Market area. The menu divides the bivalves by coasts and there are five from the west and four from the east. Read more
MarcDecember 19, 2014
Hidden in a dark alley this seafood restaurant stands out from many in the city. It has a bar with a happy hour menu featuring $1 Oysters and a wide selection of syncretic beers on tap.
Jennifer DanielJanuary 13, 2013
I knew this was the right place when we saw the beer menu. Best oyster I've ever had—I cherished the shell as a keepsake until I realized that was weird. Everything was AMAZING (except the snails).
Isabella WeiDecember 12, 2017
Come here for happy hour! $1 oysters! Oh and try the angels on horseback you will not be disappointed.
Ashley MowreyApril 9, 2015
Pretty sure these are the most potato tasting French fries I've had in awhile. The beer and wine list is huge, whatever cocktail I had tastes like cool-aid, in a good way, and free chips with aioli.
Michel Alexandre SalimJanuary 14, 2016
My first time there, but my clam chowder and home-made seafood pasta with shrimps and scallops are both excellent. And that Sauvignon Blanc wine... I don't normally like white wine, even.
Jeff WarnerOctober 14, 2013
BEST CLAM CHOWDER EVAH! Made w/ bacon base! Quite thin not thik & pasty like chowda made w/ heavy cream. You can really taste flavors of the individual ingredients. Try it for sure with bread to dip
CocoAugust 28, 2014
We were here for oysters during happy hours. And I was extremely happy with the freshness of oysters. It's juicy, tasty with hint of sweetness and saltiness. You don't need any dipping sauce!
Ms HeleneDecember 5, 2019
Fish of the day: whole roasted branzino with mushrooms, potatoes and rosemary $36. Delicata squash with XO sauce $12. Skip brussel sprouts $9
Ms HeleneJuly 31, 2015
Free house made crisps with aioli & crispy calamari with Thai spicy sauce were best. Skip Branzino Crudo & mussels. Get chocolate fondant & strawberry shortcake
Mark HeyertJune 30, 2015
It's all about the lobster roll and beer selection. Just the right amount of seasoning and mayo make this lobster roll the best one west of Cambridge.
Chris H.July 12, 2015
Amazing service. The Angels on Horseback is absolutely delicious... Crispy bacon wrapped around perfectly cooked oysters. Will definitely be back to this place!
Daniele CodegaDecember 2, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Amazing beer and oyster selection. If you are into fish and seafood you can't go wrong here.
Jaffline LiauFebruary 26, 2013
Raw Oysters, daily menu, waiters recommend great wines bc they know what they are talking about, try "oysters on horseback" and top it off with a little of every dessert on the menu!
Heather RodriguezNovember 25, 2018
Another tasteless lobster roll. Excellent homemade tater tots though. Good service, clean & trendy spot.
SFGateSeptember 16, 2014
Head to Anchor & Hope for $1 oysters happy hour 4:30 - 6 p.m, plus select $5 beers and wines. Read more
David ZhangMay 28, 2014
The lobster roll is amazing and they don't skimp on the claw meat. Start with the angels on horseback too.
Tasting TableAugust 5, 2014
Get the best of all worlds with their seafood plateaux (M.P., available in small, large and grand), piled high with oysters, shrimp, crab remoulade and beyond. Read more
Brian StraussDecember 31, 2014
Really nice "arty-ocean-warehouse" vibe. Love the Minna St location. Cool, but not overly trendy. Nice white wines and raw seafood.
Dilara SultanOctober 27, 2011
I love everything about this place... food, drink selection and the true friendliness of everyone. Great to grab a bite after watch belly dance show... make sure to make reservations.
Christine SmithMarch 7, 2014
Fish and chips are always good, but these were the best I've ever had. It's hard to make such a classic dish memorable, but they did it.
Lisa RodriguezJanuary 17, 2013
Great place for a power lunch. Full service menu and I'm always out with 35-45mins with a full and happy tummy! Try the calamari and Seared Tuna (olive tapenade is fab)
RachelMay 13, 2011
Everything is divine. Must haves: oysters, beet salad, salmon tartare, softshell crab sandwich, THE FRIES, and the dark chocolate mousse. Absolutely sinful! And a gorgeous space. Loved every bite...
Kip RuppSeptember 15, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Love their various squid and octopus dishes. Few things you can go wrong with. Great beer selection too!
Marc LeeApril 7, 2013
Generally, I order Crab wherever I go, but I have never seen or consumed one this size before. Wonderful. Oh and the Beers and selection? Out of this world.
Wilson Favre-DelerueJune 8, 2016
Fish dishes on the over complicated side and detrimental to the produce. Stick to the oyster and beer selection.
The Corcoran GroupJune 19, 2011
Upscale seafood in a converted warehouse. It’s great for a business lunch – try the “Angels on Horseback” and the Lobster Roll with a side of Stevie’s Coleslaw.
Angel FuSeptember 7, 2015
Came here during happy hour. Super busy, but we were able to make a reservation ahead. Love the oysters and Angels on Horseback, but most fried food was a bit salty.
Christopher BuckleyJune 24, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The lobster roll is the house specialty, but for my money the "Angels on Horseback" (bacon-wrapped baked oysters) win every time.
Marc SDecember 30, 2019
Oysters are great. Check the daily selection on the board.
Marissa SolomonMay 2, 2017
Delicious lobster roll and Sancerre in San Francisco.
Shagun AulakhNovember 22, 2014
Delicious seafood. Simple ingredients but put together beautifully. The lobster sandwich is the signature dish and worth it.
Bogo GiertlerApril 11, 2017
Their oyster game is on point. The only true con is an unfortunate lack of martinis. Strong local beer selection though.
UliOctober 12, 2018
Lunch Service is a bit slow, somehow the draft beer is also always a bit flatter than it should be. This was the 3rd time in a row both this was true sadly.
Suzanne PhanFebruary 3, 2015
Go for happy hour! awesome oysters. Love the fries too. Within walking distance of Yerba Buena a Gardens.
Fernando TakaiAugust 23, 2018
Lobster rolls are insane, same with oysters. Kind on the expensive side, but worth it.
Gayle MacciaMarch 21, 2016
Asparagus soup with lemon and sunflower seeds just outstanding. Can't go wrong with any choices!
Will CurranApril 30, 2018
Lobster roll! Book a table on OpenTable
Colin WhiteJune 6, 2016
Rock cod is delicious. The small lentil beans it is served upon are amazing.
David Muro IISeptember 18, 2019
The lobster roll is small, but mighty delicious.
Hannah GMJune 17, 2016
The lobster roll is really good! Love the giant tater tots that come with it.
Amy BJuly 14, 2015
Excellent everything! Happy hour prices on food is excellent. Get the popcorn shrimp.
Sarah TrottAugust 1, 2017
Have a glass of wine at the bar
Johnnie SkywalkingDecember 23, 2014
Big restaurant so somehow you can get the table by booking on the day.
Kay VierraJanuary 6, 2016
amazing food. yummy coctails. fast service. I ordered the sea scallops.
Craig AndersonJanuary 26, 2014
Try the Red Velvet Smores!!! - Evil genius take over the world good!!! This is now my all time favorite dessert!!!
Phil TorontoDecember 4, 2012
The House Cut Fries with Malt Vinegar Aoli are really, really delicious
Nicole AJanuary 31, 2014
Delicious sea urchin & Dungeness crab! Don't miss it. Lobster roll was great too!
Adam WAugust 16, 2012
Amazing service. Food came out "later than they wouldve liked" and they offered a free round of drinks to "pass the time". How many places can say the same?
yvonnnneeeeOctober 13, 2015
delicious but small lobster roll! happy hr $1 oysters are gd although theyre tiny. amazing service!

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