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The Old Clam House
Seafood Restaurant$$$$
San Francisco
"And the iron skillet shrimp was awesome"(2 Tips)
"their home made clam juice and oven"(2 Tips)
"skillets with crab and mussels and shrimp"(6 Tips)
"Go just for the bread and clam chowder."(3 Tips)
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Mike WinstonAugust 29, 2018An oldie, but a goody. Sit at the extremely old wood bar top and have yourself an SF classic – a piping hot bowl of Clam Chowder served in a hulking sourdough bread bowl. WinstonWanders.com
- Yulia ZiApril 18, 2016So you are here anyway. Make it worth by getting a spicy Bloody Mary and gobble down a shot a their home made clam juice and oven baked bread.
So happy to see this SF institution reopened! And the menu has kept many of the classics. Look past the exterior decor which are a bit reminiscent of a kitschy beachside seafood spot.- M KAugust 27, 2013Been coming here for 20 years with my dad. It's not nearly the dive it once was, but every meal still starts off with fresh French bread and a shot of clam juice.
Benjy WeinbergerMay 4, 2018I went mostly to experience the old-timey ambiance, but the food itself is good! Not particularly innovative, but tasty and plentiful. They must be doing something right to be in business this long...- Brian StraussJuly 22, 2015Really fun. Good martinis -- ask for jalapeño stuffed olives. Fresh seafood -- the skillets with crab and mussels and shrimp are buttery goodness.
Brandie ColeMarch 27, 2015The "poached salmon" was very good. A little pricey compared to my usual dining experiences and they have a limited selection. Everything we ordered was tasty though.
Great food, good atmosphere. Try the crab enchiladas. I have a hard time ordering anything else here. So good.
Craving for a seafood meal, feel free to come in to The Old Clam House.
Natalie MAugust 5, 2015Just ate here today and got the crab and muscles. They made us sick. They both were old, tasted wrong and didn't look right. We sent it back but still felt ill after eating what we ate.
Spoon CarvalhoJanuary 3, 2023I was excited to finally get to try this place, however the food was not edible. Pasta wasn’t cooked, definitely not handmade. Definitely not al dente either.
Andi GOctober 30, 2012The gent and I were very excited to come here... It's so cute! The food was okay, just okay. We probably won't be back.
Annie 🐠November 29, 2013Tried the crab alfredo today. Extremely disappointed. Sauce tasted like it came from a jar. So sad
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The Old Clam House
299 Bay Shore Blvd (at Oakdale Ave)
San Francisco, CA 94124
United States
San Francisco, CA 94124
United States
Uniquely San Francisco, The Old Clam House is the City’s oldest restaurant serving quality seafood and spirits in the same location since 1861. It has survived many city transformations, including the San Francisco Earthquake and Fire of 1906.
Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
(415) 826-4880
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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