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The Anchovy Bar, San Francisco, CA

The Anchovy Bar

4.9 (926)
$50 and over
Seafood
1740 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA 94115-3522

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Innovative
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–Fri 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat, 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 926 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Seafood

  • San Francisco

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Anchovy Bar shines with its "amazing food," creative anchovy dishes, and a "fantastic wine program." Guests rave about the "super friendly staff" and its "unique culinary experience." Ideal for seafood lovers, the restaurant offers a vibrant atmosphere with standout dishes like anchovy toast and broiled oysters. Highly recommended!
926 Reviews
  1. Robyn

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we had was stellar. The highlight was the anchovy-tomato toast. It was absolutely perfect.

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  2. elena VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the food, really thought through and well balanced dishes. Everything was delicious, and the service was great too. We’ll definitely come back

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  3. ANN

    Oklahoma City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic shellfish and anchovies. The fish dish is also a must.

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  4. Pimster

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Jessie was so wonderful. Helpful and welcoming. Prior experience was not nearly as joyful; we sat outside and our server didn’t really want to be there it seemed. Food was excellent. New flavors, expertly combined into delicious dishes.

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  5. Bart VIP

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every bite of food we was amazing. Our server was very good, kind and helpful. I love that you can get 1/2 glasses of wine. The anchovy toast is our favorite. Highly recommend sitting at the bar to watch the kitchen. It’s amazing what they can do in such a small space.

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  6. Phillip VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Great people! Looking forward to returning.

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  7. Seth VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat in the covered outdoor patio, which has a very nice heating system. It is easy to use and adjust as needed. It’s called Focal Heat. We got the anchovy toast and the tuna entrée. Both were absolutely delicious. We also got special Negroni cocktails which were really tasty. Staff was very friendly and helpful. 

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  8. Holden

    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing place. Everything was tasty. Try the dish with the anchovy

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  9. Phil

    Pittsburgh / Western PA15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Anchovy’s staff are welcoming, professional and so much fun. Dinner was delicious - the freshest seafood, perfectly prepared, super interesting takes on classics like a potato salad or a crab dip into guacamole. Wondrous wines, though I always seem to start with the Negroni Fugazi, a perfect take on a classic. 1000 stars, go early, go often!!!

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  10. Dalila

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect from entree till the dessert ( with anchovies of course ). I highly recommend this place to experience something different and surprisingly flavors.

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FAQs

The Anchovy Bar is rated 4.9 stars by 926 OpenTable diners.

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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
11:30 PM
Booked 30 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–Fri 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat, 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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