Anchor Oyster Bar
seafood
Notable evidenceTied #60 of 133 scored in San Francisco, CAScored as of Sep 7, 2026
Tied with 45 other venues on equal evidence.
We hold 230 venues in San Francisco, CA and could score 133 of them. Positions are counted against those 133.
Sourcing0/50
Farm partners0/20
Registry0/12
Press8.9/18
v1.7.4 8.8/100 = sourcing 0.0/50 (named-farm 0 distinct, named-region 0 distinct, attribute 0 distinct, buzzword 0 distinct) + farm partners 0.0/20 (none scored) + registry 0.0/12 (none listed) + press 8.8/18 (capped at 35% of the 0.0-point evidence base).
Authority & awards
- MICHELIN Guide 2026: Bib Gourmand ↗
MICHELIN Guide
Award
Local authority
- The 14 Best Seafood Restaurants in San Francisco ↗
Eater SF
Local authorityFlora Tsapovsky
“Anchor Oyster is a neighborhood classic, holding it down in the Castro since 1977. The cioppino is jammed with mussels and crab claws, and the crab cake has been upgraded from appetizer to main, served with zingy tartare and roasted potatoes. Anchor also serves oysters on the half shell, creamy clam chowder, and garlic bread. * [579 Castro St, San Francisco, CA, 94114, US](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Anchor%20Oyster%20Bar%2C%20579%20Castro%20St%2C%20San%20Francisco%2C%20CA%2C%2094114%2C%20US) * [(415) 431-3990](tel:4154313990) * [Visit website](http://www.anchoroysterbar.com/) . Castro Street’s highest class restaurant is undoubtedly [Anchor Oyster Bar](http://anchoroysterbar.com/), a cozy and affordable restaurant serving a tomatoey, powerful rendition on the fisherman’s stew. Anchor is a must-try for those wanting to steep themselves in gastronomic history. It’s an excellent example for locals and tourists alike of the duality San Francisco can strike: huge bowls of well-composed seafood in a restaurant both high-end and friendl”