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The Old Clam House, San Francisco, CA

The Old Clam House

4.8 (889)
$30 and under
Seafood
299 Bayshore Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94124

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
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 889 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 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, a historic San Francisco landmark, offers "the best seafood in San Francisco and the Bay Area." Known for its "great food," "exceptional service," and charming old-school vibe, it delivers a delightful dining experience. Must-try dishes include lobster ravioli and pappardelle with wild boar.
889 Reviews
  1. joni

    Phoenix / Arizona1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I live in the Bay Area for over 30 years and have since retired to Arizona. When I visit my daughter SF, I often forget about frequent in the clam house, so we took the family there this week. The food was better than ever, just like I remembered it. I consider it the best seafood in San Francisco and the Bay Area. There is nothing like it in Arizona and I recently took a trip to Maryland and have to say the Clam House beat them all. It truly is a San Francisco landmark that every one there should experience, and every tourist should try. Joni

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  2. chris VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good seafood. Great staff. Really cool old timey vibe.

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  3. Phillip

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Old Clam House was an amazing experience! Great food and atmosphere!

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  4. Lonna VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area68 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a historic place, but beyond that fact there would be no reason to eat here. The food is expensive and it's out in the middle of no where. The good part about that is there is plenty of free parking.

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  5. Tedi VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Kalamari! Great service! Would definitely return! Gratzi!!

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  6. Yvette

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's been years since we've gone to The Old Clam House, and boy it did not disappoint! The food was hot fresh and delicious.

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  7. David

    Manchester/Greater Manchester7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic heritage restaurant - food was amazing and ambience buzzy

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  8. Alan

    Los Angeles1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was extremely slow, it took over an hour to get our food. When the food did arrive it was overcooked and tasteless.

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  9. James

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a stellar crab Louis and extraordinary lobster ravioli. Very good service vi do wish the parking were more convenient.

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  10. Jerome

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time at clam house and wasn’t disappointed food came out quick and tasty

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The Old Clam House is rated 4.8 stars by 889 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for The Old Clam House

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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