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The Anchovy Bar, San Francisco, CA

The Anchovy Bar

4.8 (916)
$50 and over
Seafood
1740 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA 94115-3522

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Wine Bar, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
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Experiences

  • Group Dining at The Anchovy Bar!

    $95.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Reserve our indoor seating for 7-8 guests and heated outdoor seating for 7-18 guests! Our large party set menu features 4 savory courses with multiple dishes per course served family style for $95 per person. Beverages are charged upon consumption and we do not allow for corkage. Entire table participation is required and a la carte ordering is not available. We have two seating times and the table is yours for 2 hours and 30 minutes. Our indoor seating accommodates 7-8 people with a food and beverage minimum of $700. The parklet is a semi private dining experience for parties of 7-10 with a food and beverage minimum of $850. Parties of 11-20 will have full use of the parklet for the above mentioned two hours and thirty minutes with a food and beverage minimum of $1,200. To ensure the best experience for all, any changes or cancellations must be made at least 4 days in advance. A fee of $50 per guest applies to cancellations made within 4 days, and $95 per guest within 24 hours.
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What 916 people are saying

The Anchovy Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Seafood

  • San Francisco

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Anchovy Bar offers a "deliciously delightful" experience with its unique anchovy-focused menu. Guests rave about the "creative and beautifully prepared" dishes, including the standout anchovy toast and lime pickled anchovies tostada. The friendly staff, "fantastic" wine list, and vibrant ambiance make it a "truly memorable" dining destination.
916 Reviews
  1. Lynne

    San Francisco Bay Area106 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One word FABULOUS! Loved everything , anchovies galore!

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  2. david

    San Francisco Bay Area16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Anchovy Bar was Deliciously Delightful ... The Unique Cuisine that incorporated Anchovies into many different ways of preparation was Amazingly Great .. You may not think of an Anchovy Ice Cream Sundae with candied Anchovies to be a tasty choice for dessert, but it was most tasty with a full depth of all ingredients used... Another favorite we enjoyed is the lime pickled Anchovies Tostada with Guac & Serrano Crema! Don't hesitate to enjoy a reservation at this uniquely Delicious and Enjoyable Anchovy Bar.. Saluté !

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  3. Melissa

    San Francisco Bay Area21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place! We tend to visit here on special occasions out, and it never disappoints. I would recommend the Anchovy Bar, even if you think that you don’t like anchovies-I changed my mind after my first time eating here.

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  4. Morgan

    Wisconsin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food and service were excellent, I would highly recommend this restaurant!

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  5. Daniela

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Anchovy Bar blew me away. The anchovy toast was incredible—salty, rich, and perfectly balanced. Every dish was fresh, creative, and beautifully prepared. Great natural wine list and super friendly staff. Even if you’re not sure about anchovies, give it a try—you might be surprised. Can’t wait to go back!

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  6. Jason VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and wonderful staff. No surprise, but the anchovies were the standout. Truly delicious and unique.

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  7. Steven VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    , Great service, and great ambulance. Not cheap and kind of noisy but really a terrific Mail. One of the better males in San Francisco and we live here and eat out a lot.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Meh, Malvasia @ $75 btl? Good flavors, did not feel loved….. moving onward

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  9. Dottie

    San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely one of the best meals I have ever had. Food, ambiance and staff are top shelf here.

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  10. Lindsay VIP

    London37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10! We loved it and the wine program is fantastic!

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FAQs

The Anchovy Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 916 OpenTable diners.

The Anchovy Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 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
    Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • 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
  • 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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