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The Anchovy Bar, San Francisco, CA

The Anchovy Bar

4.7
4.7
577 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood
From the team that brought you State Bird Provisions and The Progress, The Anchovy Bar is a wine and seafood bar that specializes in West Coast oysters, small fish and sustainably raised shellfish. We work with small producers that favor traditional and antique processes with origin stories that matter and inspire.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Wine Bar, Oyster Bar

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (415) 796-2710

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Stuart Brioza

  • Catering

    Please reach out to info@theanchovybar.com to inquire about catering your event!

  • Private party facilities

    Please reach out to info@theanchovybar.com to inquire about private events!

  • Neighborhood

    Western Addition

  • Cross street

    Fillmore Street

  • Parking details

    Street parking is available throughout the day. The closest garage is the JapanTown Fillmore Street Annex Garage at 1670 Fillmore Street.

  • Public transit

    We are two blocks from the 38 and right around the corner from the 22.

  • Additional

    Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Large Party Dining at The Anchovy Bar

    $20.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Grab your friends and reserve our heated outdoor seating area for parties of 7 to 14! We have two seating times and allot 2 hours and 30 minutes for your reservation. The set menu features 10 dishes served family style for $85 per person (a la carte is not available). Beverages are charged upon consumption. We have a $600 food & beverage minimum for up to 10 guests and $1000 for up to 14 guests. The minimum is exclusive of taxes and gratuity. We require a credit card to secure the reservation and charge a $20 per person non-refundable deposit that will be applied to your check. Any changes or cancellations must be made 5 days in advance. We charge the food and beverage minimum should the reservation be canceled within those five days.
  • DNS Wines x The Anchovy Bar

    $25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 19, 2023 only
    We have a very special Grecian evening planned with Dionysi Grevenitis of DNS! Our lineup will feature his portfolio of small production, artisanal winemakers in all of Greece. His wines are connected by a common thread: a sense of place, terroir and varietal uniqueness that is the embodiment of the Greek vineyard. With such a profound passion and knowledge of Greek wines, you won't want to miss out on this one-night only event! As always, our kitchen team will be featuring special dishes on our a la carte menu to pair with his selections. Please note: Your $25 non-refundable deposit per person will be applied to your final bill.

What 577 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Seafood

  • San Francisco

    Seafood

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  1. antonioc

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I took 1 star off because I thought some of the servings were a little small to share also since its called Anchovy Bar I was hoping for that salty anchovy taste maybe in a salad or somewhere. Overall this place is awesome
  2. BaileyB

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Like eating from the refrigerator door, only way better. Great food/people/spot.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience from service to food and drink. Would definitely return!
  4. JosephF

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our waiter Vilma was amazing. She was so welcoming, remembered us from months ago , l remembered what we had last time and advised some wonderful new dishes to try. All the dishes were inventive and delicious as always. We are big fans!
  5. NoaE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Everything was a total dream! I had the best time and the best meal. This meal makes you feel fancy and elegant and worldly. Everything was a smash, I would recommend it to anyone anywhere all at once.
  6. LauraW

    Central Coast

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The food here is so good! I just love the anchovy plate as well as all the fresh seafood. The wine list is interesting and I always get to try new wines I haven’t seen that pair beautifully with the food.
  7. mmsf

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    I wanted to like this place a lot, but most dishes fell quite flat.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Portions are a little precious. But food is very good. The amount of pasta w/ the clams was no more than 3 small bites!
  9. MichaelA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and amazing service. Would highly recommend the 1/2 dozen anchovies
  10. mhxba

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    We sat inside for a group of four on an early Friday evening. We got 7 plates, shared amongst us. Menu was curated well, lots of creative variety in texture, flavor and presentation. Service was attentive, its pacing efficient and not rushed; and food size was ample, but not overwhelming. Definitely enjoy this with a small group and book early! Will repeat for another visit soon.
  11. LisaM

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    always a fun place to eat. excellent food- small plates mostly- and this is a great way to experience basically everything! And there are those anchovies- which are always fresh and amazing. great selection of wines by the glass. sparkling etc... service is excellent. we are always acknowledged as 'regulars' when we dine there.
  12. JasoQueso

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The staff was excellent and friendly and the food was outstanding! Severed in a perfect order and with perfect timing. Loved it, my second time! Completely different menu and vibe, also... Both occasions were A+mazing.
  13. JamesV

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Portions were extremely small for the price. We went for the wine event and the wine person was inattentive and didn’t know much. Nothing like the first event that we attended. Probably won’t go back.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the food quality, creation and presentation to the service and artful interior design it was more than we expected!
  15. Gourmande

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience4
    The food was surprisingly not good. What stands out is the bone marrow- which was covered in acidic marinated mushrooms. The marrow underneath was gloppy, oily and lukewarm.
  16. RobinG

    Sacramento

    100 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    100 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The three of us thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We tried lots of things and it was all excellent.
  17. Tantau

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Fun & tasty but a bit pricy for the value. Maybe a good place to have appetizers before you go to another restaurant for main dishes
  18. Amairany

    Dallas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The service at Anchovy Bar was fantastic. I grabbed dinner there with a friend and we asked our waitress for recommendations and she gave us a nice list and was very descriptive. We ordered everything she recommended and were very happy with our dinner. We had an order of oysters and there were 2 little animals actively swimming around. I asked our waitress what they were and she seemed concerned and took the oyster and apologized. She did replace it but we never got a response as to what was in it. Other than that our experience was great and I’d go back but maybe skip the oysters lol
  19. JenniferH

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The flavor combinations are outstanding, the fresh seafood is delicious and I love the wine selection. The parklet has great heaters to keep you warm. It was a fun night out with close friends.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super fantastic. The seafood tomato stew. Chefs kiss.
  21. YujinC

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The produce and ingredient quality are top-notch. One of the locations for the seafood lovers in SF.
  22. StumblingTummies

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed the cocktails, wine and food. The staff was very helpful to help us pair everything, which enhanced our experience there.
  23. PhilipL

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really flavorful small plates!
  24. Arthur

    New York Area

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our server Vilma was great- knowledgeable about the food, helpful and enthusiastic.It’s hard to imagine a better server.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Favorite restaurant, food is spectacular
  26. MikeR

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I went for a special SF Beer Week event and I had an amazing experience! The food was incredible and the beer selection was perfect. I will come back any chance I get!
  27. HelenJ

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Outstanding, creative food. Nice outdoor parklet area.
  28. SarahC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Everything was quite wonderful, except for a bit of a wait for someone to take our order. But - Oh My - not worth those crazy high prices. Portions were surprisingly small - even for a tapas-type sharing scenario. The whole experience was just not on the level of our $150+ per person final payment.
  29. Bonnie

    San Francisco

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every single dish was delicious. Each dish had a delightful surprise— familiar but completely unique. The ceviche was one of the best dishes I’ve ever had. And the atmosphere and service, as always, was wonderful . . . welcoming and attentive. Makes for a really fun and memorable night!
  30. JonathanH

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Nice place. The menu options are very limited and do not seem to cohere. Is it Spanish-style tapas? Asian fusion? It's hard to say. Clams in a miso broth do not go well with Spanish style anchovies. The wines are great and the service is lovely. I'd like to see them stick more basic, proven and delicious food dishes.
  31. LHope

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food is exceptional. The dishes are inventive and thoughtfully prepared. We sat at the bar - the only thing that would have made this a better experience would be bar stools with backs for better comfort. The noise level was ok, and the staff were great. This is not inexpensive, but definitely worth it.
  32. BrentP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wow. I never you could do so much with anchovies. What a culinary journey,
  33. Whatev

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    OK, service imposing and neglectful at same time. Loud.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food and great ambience
  35. ThomasD

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely dinner! The anchovy toast and crab were phenomenal.
  36. MarthaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved the tapas-style menu with a seafood theme. Every single thing was super tasty. Nice room, fairly small but cozy without feeling cramped. The wait staff were wonderful.
  37. Geena

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is your sign to book a table here! We LOVED our meal here on NYE. Thank you for providing such a fun, warm experience for us.
  38. KelcieD

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Food is always fantastic! It would have been helpful if our server could have helped us navigate the menu more. I asked several times for guidance on a ballpark number of dishes to order for our group, but she never gave an answer. She was great besides that!
  39. Sarah

    San Francisco

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food. We knew it would be good, but we were blown away with how interesting the flavors were. The scallop ceviche was beyond delicious. And the seafood stew was substantial and so good - it far exceeded our expectations. The service is top notch - everyone at the restaurant is working for you to enjoy your experience. The only call out is that the bill adds up quickly.
  40. NancyB

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything we ate was interesting and elevated. We started with the 1/2 dozen Anchoas Don Borate--delicous anchovies with delicious bread and the piquillo pepper sauce was perfect. We were mopping it up with the bread. The scallop ceviche was not only fresh and delicious, the aguachile sauce had the perfect amount of heat. The liberty duck Milanese is a can't miss...it was crunchy and perfectly cooked. The miso lemon clams were delightful. I loved the presentation of the hood soy in the broth. The service was attentive, the atmoshpere is lively, the wines paired perfectly with the menu. A must try.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Anchovy Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 577 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Anchovy Bar

1740 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA 94115-3522

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Fillmore Street

  • Neighborhood

    Western Addition

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Wine Bar, Oyster Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Street parking is available throughout the day. The closest garage is the JapanTown Fillmore Street Annex Garage at 1670 Fillmore Street.

  • Public transit

    We are two blocks from the 38 and right around the corner from the 22.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Stuart Brioza

  • Additional

    Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (415) 796-2710

  • Catering

    Please reach out to info@theanchovybar.com to inquire about catering your event!

  • Private party facilities

    Please reach out to info@theanchovybar.com to inquire about private events!

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