The Anchovy Bar

4.8 (903)

$50 and over

Seafood

1740 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA 94115-3522

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2 people

May 12, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 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.

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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
(415) 796-2710
Website
http://theanchovybar.com/
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!

Location
1740 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA 94115-3522
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!
$20.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Reserve our indoor seating for 7-8 guests and heated outdoor seating for 7-14 guests! We have two seating times and allot 2 hours and 30 minutes for your reservation. The set menu features 10 dishes served family style for $90 per person (a la carte is not available). Beverages are charged upon consumption and we do not allow for corkage. There is a $600 food & beverage minimum for 7-10 guests -or- $1,000 food & beverage minimum for 11-14 guests, which is exclusive of taxes and gratuity. Any changes or cancellations must be made 5 days in advance. We charge the food and beverage minimum should the reservation be canceled within those five days. The $20.00 per person deposit is non-refundable and will be applied to your final bill.

What 903 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Francisco Bay Area
Seafood
San Francisco
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Anchovy Bar stands out with its imaginative seafood dishes and exceptional service. Highlights include the "local sardines in purgatory" and the divine anchovy toast. Guests appreciate the "wonderful experiences," "superb" service, and a "great culinary experience." With a stylish setting and a noteworthy wine list, it's a must-visit seafood destination.

903 Reviews

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Vanessa
San Francisco2 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely love the menu and atmosphere! Service on Saturday night was a little rushed, but amazing otherwise!
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Marissa
New Orleans3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I cannot express how wonderful this meal was from start to finish. We were there for a birthday dinner, and ordered almost the entire menu. Every bite of food was more exciting and delicious than the last: fresh, bold, crave-able, exquisite! The wine list is exciting and P-J helped us order wine that paired perfectly with the dishes we had. The place was packed and high energy, but how busy they were did nothing to affect the high level of service we received from Vilma and the rest of the staff. That level of hospitality can be difficult to find in S.F. today. 10/10 for us!
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Kevin
San Francisco5 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We sat enclosed outside seating which was great for a spring evening dinner for two.
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OpenTable Diner
Tulsa1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a wonderful experience - food and service.
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Todd
San Francisco2 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
While it was a nice dining experience, it was not the dinner we’d hope for. The flavors were lovely, but the plates were small. We ordered three to share and had two beers. The bill was over $100, we had to go home and make dinner after.
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Robin
Seattle15 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Broiled oysters w/ bacon were excellent and would come back for this dish and the ‘linguine with clams’. Other dishes were creative and ambitious but not seasoned enough or too heavily, too salty. Service friendly but felt rushed and not attentive.
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Martin VIP
Portland105 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Ode to The Anchovy Bar In a corner of town where the sea winds sigh, Lies a heaven for tongues that dare to fly— The Anchovy Bar, where flavors ignite, Smoky and bright, a pure, saucy delight. Snow crab legs piled like a jeweled tide, And toast crowned with anchovy and asparagus pride. Scallops, both smoked and crunchy with zest, Dance with tomatoes—an umami fest. Their wine list sings — atomic dry riesling, oh my! Each glass a new star in a glittering sky. Sip after sip, each pairing a dream, The cool vibe of music like a soft-running stream. The staff are a sparkle, a joke, and a wink, Serving joy with each pour, faster than you think. Playful and wise, they know every story— A toast to the anchovy, the pearl of all glory! We’ll sail back soon, no need to implore, To savor the magic—and order much more. At The Anchovy Bar, our hearts found a key: A smoky, bright anthem of pure jubilee.
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Scott VIP
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always amazing! The “local sardines in purgatory” dish was an experience I won’t forget!
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Michelle VIP
San Francisco20 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The sampler platter was divine; a good showcase of their dishes and delicious. I couldn't believe how different each type of oyster tasted! The clam on the half shell was delightful. They had a seasonal dish of anchovy toast with asparagus and ricotta that was the overall favorite of the meal.
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R
San Francisco10 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have had consistently excellent and wonderful experiences at Anchovy Bar. Their servers are friendly and the food is outstanding. Highly recommend.
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FAQs

The Anchovy Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 903 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.