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The Old Clam House, San Francisco, CA

The Old Clam House

4.8 (882)
$30 and under
Seafood
299 Bayshore Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94124

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
It's the oldest restaurant in San Francisco and the newly-completed historical renovation has brought new vitality to the area. The dining rooms are comfortable and the atmosphere is relaxing. Seafood specialties are skillets of mussels, shrimp and crab and clams prepared many different ways. Saturday, Sunday and Holiday brunch.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    J. C. Becerra
  • Neighborhood
    Mission Bay / South Beach
  • Cross street
    Oakdale
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, BYO Wine, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 882 people are saying

The Old Clam House 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Seafood

  • San Francisco

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Old Clam House offers a "wonderful historic" dining experience with "ultrafresh seafood" and "excellent service." Patrons praise the "great food," including standout dishes like pappardelle with wild boar and lobster ravioli. The restaurant's "old-school vibe" and "charm" enhance its appeal, making it a "go-to place" for both locals and visitors.

882 Reviews
  1. Gary VIP

    San Francisco16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best place for any type of dinner, be it fun or celebration or work

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  2. William

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We gathered with old friends to dine at this historic restaurant and were overwhelmingly pleased with the evening. I had halibut, and it was delightful and generous.

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  3. Joanna VIP

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time dining. Food, service and value is incredible.

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  4. Gerri

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Classic SF restaurant with OG atmosphere. The food and service were great. Will definitely go back again

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  5. Jamie

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the cioppino and my husband had the risotto. We both loved our choices and will definitely go back and eat here again. The flavors were full and amazing.

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  6. Michelle

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was curious to try what is apparently the oldest restaurant in San Francisco based on a great seafood and pasta menu with some surprisingly decent prices. It's not in the most glamorous area, off the Alemany exit, but pay no mind to the industrial buildings on Bayshore--you're in for a treat if in the mood for genuine, classic old-school vibes, a la Tadich or even Original Joes. The Old Clam House feels frozen in time, which is a great sign of Don't Fix If It Ain't Broke. We saddled up to the bar where we met Flavia who was happy to provide our dinner service. By the way, having a UFC fight on the screens was an extra treat with dinner :) Such an unpretentious setting. The bowl of clams we ordered were almost perfect--we were just left wanting more broth! However, the entree was the highlight of our show: pappardelle with wild boar. I know it's a seafood place, but any time a restaurant can feature this special, I am definitely going to try it. The Old Clam House did not disappoint with this pasta--it's made in-house. Honestly, it could have been taken off the boil a touch earlier to be a bit more al dente. But I was floored by the taste of the generous ragu with wild boar: deeply flavorful and very tender meat. Paired with their New Zealand Sauv Blanc, it was a delightful and satisfying dinner. We look forward to returning soon for another great experience and to enjoy the clam shooters everyone seems to be raving about.

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  7. Johnson VIP

    San Francisco9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall, the Old Clam House has kept its charm and uniqueness over the the years.

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  8. Colleen

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family has enjoyed going to the Old Clam House for the past 30+ years, and this time far exceeded our expectations. The attentive maitre de kindly accommodated us and sat us at a quieter table when I mentioned my father had hearing loss. Our waiter, I believe his name is Luca, is an exquisite Italian gentleman. He playfully joked with my dad, provided honest recommendations to my mom, and kept us entertained and satisfied during our dinner. The food was exceptional, too, especially the salmon and sole piccata dishes. Thank you, we will back many many times!

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  9. Joanna VIP

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All was wonderful, our waiter was exceptional, best Cosmo I ever had, hats off to the bartender.

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  10. Wendy VIP

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food with lots of choices. We had a party of four. Our waiter was delightful, sharing with us a bit of history of the restaurant. Food was delivered with excellent timing. We did not feel rushed nor having to wait for a long time between courses. We all had seafood but I would definitely return to try other non-seafood items.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
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299 Bayshore Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94124

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Oakdale
  • Neighborhood
    Mission Bay / South Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    J. C. Becerra
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, BYO Wine, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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