The Anchovy Bar

4.8

872 Reviews

$50 and over

Seafood

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2 people

1 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Innovative
Charming

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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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
Area
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
Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Experiences

Group Dining at The Anchovy Bar!
US$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.
Hadeem at The Anchovy Bar
25 Mar 2025 - 26 Mar 2025
The Anchovy Bar is excited to host Hadeem on March 25th & 26th! After spending time in the kitchen at The Progress, we're thrilled to welcome back Chef Spencer Horovitz to the restaurants. Through Hadeem, Spencer explores California-Jewish cuisine, taking inspiration from the culinary diversity of the Jewish diaspora and fond childhood memories in multicultural Los Angeles. He was most recently nominated for Emerging Chef by the James Beard Foundation and we can't wait to see what he brings to The Anchovy Bar. Hadeem will be taking over our a la carte menu for the night! *Please note The Anchovy Bar menu will be unavailable for this evening.*

What 872 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

San Francisco Bay Area
Seafood
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San Francisco
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Seafood

Review summary

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The Anchovy Bar impresses with "fabulous meals" and a "superb" anchovy-focused menu. Diners praise the "friggin' amazing" service and ambiance, complemented by an "eclectic wine list." Guests love the "anchovy toast" and creative, seafood-forward dishes. Perfect for both solo diners and celebrations, the atmosphere is "lively" and "fun."

872 Reviews

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Ron
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great evening... love a good beer pairing!
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Coreen
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My recent visit to Anchovy Bar exceeded all expectations, making for a truly memorable date night. From the moment we walked in, the service was friendly and attentive, setting the tone for a relaxed yet high-quality dining experience. The food was the true star of the evening. The anchovy-edamame toast was a surprising treat, with the flavors melding together perfectly. The broiled oysters with bacon were rich, savory, and absolutely irresistible. And let’s not forget the crab tomato casarecce—it was nothing short of amazing, offering a delightful balance of flavors that left us both talking about it long after we finished. To complement the dishes, we were treated to Sante Adarius beer, which was being poured for the evening (SF beer week). It paired beautifully with the meal and really elevated the whole experience. Overall, it was a fun, satisfying night, and the food definitely exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend Anchovy Bar for anyone looking for a delicious, well-curated meal in a relaxed yet refined setting.
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Daniel
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was very good. Service was solid: frequent but unintrusive. The staff recommendations were spot-on. The mignonette sauce was very weak, but the oysters were some of the best I have had. Just a lovely evening with my family.
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Michael
VIP
San Francisco
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great casual spot from the same restaurant group behind State Bird and Progress. The Anchovy Bar should be on your list if you love seafood. Also a great wine list with an awesome selection of wines by the glass.
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Celeste
VIP
San Francisco
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food at Anchovy Bar lived up to its reputation: fabulous! We got lots of things to share. I recommend the platter of mixed seafood for trying all the raw shellfish bites, and the anchovy toasts were excellent. Our server was lovely, very friendly and flexible since we had a party of 5 which doesn't easily split items for 2 or 4 people. We'll be back!
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Jordan
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service! Best anchovies I’ve ever had!
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Robert
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is an absolute gem of a restaurant. We live nearby and often take friends / visitors there. I think we have a 95% hit rate on converting people to the joy of anchovies, which can sometimes be a polarizing item. But Anchovy Bar does them in such a unique and varied way - it's such a great culinary experience! Always enjoy going back, and the staff is great.
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Carolyn
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a fabulous meal! We weren't sure we liked anchovies, having only eaten the canned kind before tonight. They are superb -- as is everything else we tried -- oysters, scallops, sole, and the smoked fish dip. We highly recommend!
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James
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Progress is my favorite restaurant, so naturally Anchovy Bar has been on my list for too long. They exceeded expectations in every way. Service, vibe, table presence, food, flavors, variety, music, lighting. A++. My only problem is now I have to choose between going back to The Progress or here :) thanks, y’all for a great evening.
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Charles
VIP
New York City
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A really wonderful, distinctive meal and especially pleasing for its anchovy offerings. Interesting wine list, with many by the glass choices. Our server was great, and the setting stylish.
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