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Anchor & Hope
(Now Closed)Seafood Restaurant, Bar, and American Restaurant$$$$
SoMa, San Francisco
Has a stamp of approval from SFGate and The Corcoran Group
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MarcDecember 19, 2014Hidden in a dark alley this seafood restaurant stands out from many in the city. It has a bar with a happy hour menu featuring $1 Oysters and a wide selection of syncretic beers on tap.
Jennifer DanielJanuary 13, 2013I knew this was the right place when we saw the beer menu. Best oyster I've ever had—I cherished the shell as a keepsake until I realized that was weird. Everything was AMAZING (except the snails).
Isabella WeiDecember 12, 2017Come here for happy hour! $1 oysters! Oh and try the angels on horseback you will not be disappointed.
- Ashley MowreyApril 9, 2015Pretty sure these are the most potato tasting French fries I've had in awhile. The beer and wine list is huge, whatever cocktail I had tastes like cool-aid, in a good way, and free chips with aioli.
Michel Alexandre SalimJanuary 14, 2016My first time there, but my clam chowder and home-made seafood pasta with shrimps and scallops are both excellent. And that Sauvignon Blanc wine... I don't normally like white wine, even.
Jeff WarnerOctober 14, 2013BEST CLAM CHOWDER EVAH! Made w/ bacon base! Quite thin not thik & pasty like chowda made w/ heavy cream. You can really taste flavors of the individual ingredients. Try it for sure with bread to dip
CocoAugust 28, 2014We were here for oysters during happy hours. And I was extremely happy with the freshness of oysters. It's juicy, tasty with hint of sweetness and saltiness. You don't need any dipping sauce!
Ms HeleneDecember 5, 2019Fish of the day: whole roasted branzino with mushrooms, potatoes and rosemary $36. Delicata squash with XO sauce $12. Skip brussel sprouts $9
- Ms HeleneJuly 31, 2015Free house made crisps with aioli & crispy calamari with Thai spicy sauce were best. Skip Branzino Crudo & mussels. Get chocolate fondant & strawberry shortcake
Mark HeyertJune 30, 2015It's all about the lobster roll and beer selection. Just the right amount of seasoning and mayo make this lobster roll the best one west of Cambridge.
Chris H.July 12, 2015Amazing service. The Angels on Horseback is absolutely delicious... Crispy bacon wrapped around perfectly cooked oysters. Will definitely be back to this place!
Amazing beer and oyster selection. If you are into fish and seafood you can't go wrong here.
Jaffline LiauFebruary 26, 2013Raw Oysters, daily menu, waiters recommend great wines bc they know what they are talking about, try "oysters on horseback" and top it off with a little of every dessert on the menu!
Heather RodriguezNovember 25, 2018Another tasteless lobster roll. Excellent homemade tater tots though. Good service, clean & trendy spot.
David ZhangMay 28, 2014The lobster roll is amazing and they don't skimp on the claw meat. Start with the angels on horseback too.
Tasting TableAugust 5, 2014Get the best of all worlds with their seafood plateaux (M.P., available in small, large and grand), piled high with oysters, shrimp, crab remoulade and beyond. Read more
Brian StraussDecember 31, 2014Really nice "arty-ocean-warehouse" vibe. Love the Minna St location. Cool, but not overly trendy. Nice white wines and raw seafood.
Dilara SultanOctober 27, 2011I love everything about this place... food, drink selection and the true friendliness of everyone. Great to grab a bite after watch belly dance show... make sure to make reservations.
Christine SmithMarch 7, 2014Fish and chips are always good, but these were the best I've ever had. It's hard to make such a classic dish memorable, but they did it.
Lisa RodriguezJanuary 17, 2013Great place for a power lunch. Full service menu and I'm always out with 35-45mins with a full and happy tummy! Try the calamari and Seared Tuna (olive tapenade is fab)
RachelMay 13, 2011Everything is divine. Must haves: oysters, beet salad, salmon tartare, softshell crab sandwich, THE FRIES, and the dark chocolate mousse. Absolutely sinful! And a gorgeous space. Loved every bite...
Love their various squid and octopus dishes. Few things you can go wrong with. Great beer selection too!
Marc LeeApril 7, 2013Generally, I order Crab wherever I go, but I have never seen or consumed one this size before. Wonderful. Oh and the Beers and selection? Out of this world.
Wilson Favre-DelerueJune 8, 2016Fish dishes on the over complicated side and detrimental to the produce. Stick to the oyster and beer selection.
The Corcoran GroupJune 19, 2011Upscale seafood in a converted warehouse. It’s great for a business lunch – try the “Angels on Horseback” and the Lobster Roll with a side of Stevie’s Coleslaw.
Angel FuSeptember 7, 2015Came here during happy hour. Super busy, but we were able to make a reservation ahead. Love the oysters and Angels on Horseback, but most fried food was a bit salty.
The lobster roll is the house specialty, but for my money the "Angels on Horseback" (bacon-wrapped baked oysters) win every time.
Shagun AulakhNovember 22, 2014Delicious seafood. Simple ingredients but put together beautifully. The lobster sandwich is the signature dish and worth it.
Bogo GiertlerApril 11, 2017Their oyster game is on point. The only true con is an unfortunate lack of martinis. Strong local beer selection though.
UliOctober 12, 2018Lunch Service is a bit slow, somehow the draft beer is also always a bit flatter than it should be. This was the 3rd time in a row both this was true sadly.- Suzanne PhanFebruary 3, 2015Go for happy hour! awesome oysters. Love the fries too. Within walking distance of Yerba Buena a Gardens.
Fernando TakaiAugust 23, 2018Lobster rolls are insane, same with oysters. Kind on the expensive side, but worth it.
Gayle MacciaMarch 21, 2016Asparagus soup with lemon and sunflower seeds just outstanding. Can't go wrong with any choices!
Amy BJuly 14, 2015Excellent everything! Happy hour prices on food is excellent. Get the popcorn shrimp.
Johnnie SkywalkingDecember 23, 2014Big restaurant so somehow you can get the table by booking on the day.
Craig AndersonJanuary 26, 2014Try the Red Velvet Smores!!! - Evil genius take over the world good!!! This is now my all time favorite dessert!!!
Nicole AJanuary 31, 2014Delicious sea urchin & Dungeness crab! Don't miss it. Lobster roll was great too!
yvonnnneeeeOctober 13, 2015delicious but small lobster roll! happy hr $1 oysters are gd although theyre tiny. amazing service!
Adam WAugust 16, 2012Amazing service. Food came out "later than they wouldve liked" and they offered a free round of drinks to "pass the time". How many places can say the same?
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Anchor & Hope is a West Coast Fish House located in a renovated turn of the century artist’s warehouse. Each day, they feature a broad selection of oysters, shellfish & local fish and serve 16 different beers on tap, another 75 bottled that marry well with fish and seafood.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Sat
- 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
- Sun
- 5:30 PM–9:30 PM
(415) 501-9100
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar
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- 8.6
"Wow! 😍The food is delicious👌& fresh, the service is good and it's a real bargain!! I would definitely go back. Wear casual clothes! Better to reserve, if not they'll give you a buzzer: worth waiting"
Christine D - 8.0
"A gem. An Italian guy cooking in working class environs with a superb eye for seafood. Everything we had was recently alive and seasoned perfectly."
Brian Strauss - 8.5
"Feels like a larger Saison. Family style format for food. The Peking style chicken and desserts are to die for! Given the price point I would say the hype is real. Long wine list with great somms"
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