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The Anecdote, South San Francisco, CA

The Anecdote

4.8 (13)
$30 and under
American
348 Oyster Point Blvd, South San Francisco, CA 94080-1912

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for business meals
The Anecdote is South San Francisco’s gathering place for sophisticated cuisine inspired by the world’s coastal regions. Linger over eclectic fare in the airy dining room or steal away for happy hour and small bites in the mezzanine-level bar.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 7:30 am–2:30 pm Tue, Thu 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Edgar Agbayani
  • Catering
    Hosting your next team event and can't leave the office? Allow us to bring our coastal fare to you!
  • Private party facilities
    The Anecdote has it all: versatile spaces with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay Area, along with excellent service and a relaxed yet sophisticated menu. With four distinctive event spaces or a full restaurant buyout, we have all the ingredients for creating a memorable event!
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    South San Francisco
  • Cross street
    On Oyster Point Blvd. between Gull Drive & Marina Blvd.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 13 people are saying

The Anecdote 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

13 Reviews
  1. Taff VIP

    Orange County44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yami greeted us as soon as we walked in, she was kind and made great recommendations. We look forward to returning 

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  2. Janet VIP

    San Francisco16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Secluded, lovely location, atmosphere and easy to get there. Seems to be excellent location for office workers to have lunch. The place has lots of floor to ceiling windows with high ceilings. Two floors, spacey and lovely decor. Had 10 ladies enjoying lunch together and the service was perfect. Value for the meals was excellent. They accommodate private events, perfect for weddings, birthday, and special occasions.

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  3. Tracy

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Staff was attentive, food was delicious and ambience wonderful. Big picture windows of the Bay. Parking, yada, yada, yada. The whole shebang.

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  4. Tim VIP

    San Francisco21 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great place, with great food. But the last 3 times there the music is so loud, it is nearly impossible to have a small table discussion. Would come here more often, if they could simply turn down the music.

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  5. Daniel VIP

    Orange County9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant’s ambiance is that of a classy restaurant. The upstairs has a bar area that has a great view of the bay. The bar itself is very upscale and elegant. The downstairs dining room is elegant and inviting. Glass windows from floor to ceiling allow great natural light. The food was very good. The poke bowl was fresh and had a nice combination of tuna and fresh veggies on a bed of rice. Try their homemade hot sauce with it. The Caesar salad was fresh with anchovies included. The salmon was added to the Caesar and was cooked very well. Not dry, as it can be. Overall, a great spot for lunch. They’re open Tuedays and Thursdays for happy hour 3-7, however, not for dinner. Probably as it is in a business district.

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  6. Marti

    San Francisco5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A surprising find! Clean, bright space with interesting design elements. All 4 of us had different dishes & enjoyed them. Service was attentive. We’ll be back for lunch again & perhaps for drinks & bar bites on the evenings the bar is open.

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  7. Uhu14 VIP

    San Francisco35 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice place. Easy parking. Very clean. Food and service pretty good. My go to place when I’m in SSF.

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  8. GreatRestaurant VIP

    San Francisco21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to eat where very few other restaurants are.

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  9. GreatRestaurant VIP

    San Francisco21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great new place! I hope they are successful and are here for years!

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  10. LaraC

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. The ambience and atmosphere was fun The portion sizes were modest/small.

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FAQs

The Anecdote offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 615-9321.

The Anecdote is rated 4.8 stars by 13 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for The Anecdote

348 Oyster Point Blvd, South San Francisco, CA 94080-1912

Additional information

  • Cross street
    On Oyster Point Blvd. between Gull Drive & Marina Blvd.
  • Neighborhood
    South San Francisco
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 7:30 am–2:30 pm Tue, Thu 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Edgar Agbayani
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Hosting your next team event and can't leave the office? Allow us to bring our coastal fare to you!
  • Private party facilities
    The Anecdote has it all: versatile spaces with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay Area, along with excellent service and a relaxed yet sophisticated menu. With four distinctive event spaces or a full restaurant buyout, we have all the ingredients for creating a memorable event!
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