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Anchor & Hope
(Now Closed)Seafood Restaurant, Bar, and American Restaurant$$$$
SoMa, San Francisco
The experts at SFGate and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
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Margaret is an amazing hostess, your lucky if you get her. Ask for the beat east coast oysters - get 3. Get the urchin for the table, followed by either the steak or the waitstaffs favorite fish.
Jinder SidhuOctober 11, 2018Super disappointed. The world’s smallest lobster roll for $40. Compared to previous photos, it looks like it’s shrunk.
Tanya NahoumSeptember 11, 2017Good for after work drinks and food with colleagues. Good oyster happy hour
Julia QiuApril 8, 2013Complimentary chips and vinegar aioli are great. Also some of the freshest oysters around
Kyle FlowersApril 13, 2011Sea urchin appetizer is amazing but the salmon tartar was even better. Best entree at our table was the catfish. All very very good.
Idan BenaimAugust 11, 2011Great food, Unique atmosphere, it's a real experience! find @anchorandhopesf on @oLyfe to discover what people share across social media.
Laura NSeptember 25, 2011Go with your server recommendations. Cheese filled zucchini blossoms, crispy calamari were fantastic!
Miles BraddockOctober 4, 2011Try the Lobster Roll (Sandwich) - Really awesome lobster flavor, and not saturated in mayonaise. Delicious!
Don't be put off by the dinner dressiness; sit at the bar and enjoy an great beer from their awesome list!
Ryan LeggettJune 16, 2016Great oysters and extensive beer list, though service was slow and the main courses were just okay.
Priscilla EklundDecember 24, 2012I know this place is known for their raw oysters and fish BUT the steak was AMAZING!!!!
Michael VillaniaMarch 17, 2011Sea urchin appetizer is so silky & melts in your mouth! And the cod & pork belly entree is fantastic.
Anchor and HopeDecember 31, 2009Find this seafood venue in the alley of Minna. 16 beers on draught, with over 100 more on the menu in bottle. $1 oysters during Happy Hour! Read more
- Alex GuzmánMay 13, 2011Lobster/dungeness crab gnochi with lobster foam.... *le sigh* ..."AMAZING!". P.s. They have Delirium on tap!
Angelo S.October 25, 2009Mashed potatoes. Add crab. Then add sea urchin and lots of butter. Bam! Fried smelt with romesco. Poké. Charming witty decor. Thanks doug washington :)
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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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