The Anecdote

4.3

11 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Good for business meals
Neighbourhood gem
Great for happy hour

The Anecdote is South San Francisco’s gathering place for sophisticated cuisine inspired by the world’s coastal regions. Linger over eclectic fare in the airy dining room or steal away for happy hour and small bites in the mezzanine-level bar.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 7:30 am–2:30 pm Tue, Thu 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 615-9321
Website
https://www.theanecdote.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Edgar Agbayani
Catering
Hosting your next team event and can't leave the office? Allow us to bring our coastal fare to you!
Private party facilities
The Anecdote has it all: versatile spaces with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay Area, along with excellent service and a relaxed yet sophisticated menu. With four distinctive event spaces or a full restaurant buyout, we have all the ingredients for creating a memorable event!

Location
348 Oyster Point Blvd, South San Francisco, CA 94080-1912
Area
South San Francisco
Cross Street
On Oyster Point Blvd. between Gull Drive & Marina Blvd.
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Local Oysters on the Half ShellUS$23.00
Local oysters, passionfruit shallot mignonette, horseradish, lemon
Steak FritesUS$29.00
Herb-marinated flat iron, compound butter, russet potatoes, local asparagus, red wine demi
Tuscan SalmonUS$28.00
Pan-roasted wild salmon, sautéed baby kale, cherry tomatoes, garlic, tomato cream sauce, parmesan, artisan crostini
Fish & ChipsUS$22.00
beer battered local rockfish, herbed steak fries, tangy house slaw, tartar sauce

Bowls & Greens

Ahi Poke BowlUS$24.00
fresh ahi tuna, steamed rice, wakame seaweed salad, cucumber, carrots, avocado, green onions, sesame seeds, spicy aioli
Summer Quinoa BowlUS$15.00
quinoa, grilled summer corn, ricotta salata cheese, english cucumber, baby tomatoes, parsley, lemon vinaigrette
Asian Wonton SaladUS$16.00
mixed organic greens, crispy wonton strips, scallions, valencia orange, red bell peppers, carrots, toasted peanuts, sesame ginger dressing
Black Garlic CaesarUS$15.00
romaine lettuce, butter garlic croutons, shaved parmesan, marinated white anchovies, black garlic dressing
Iceberg WedgeUS$16.00
Baby iceberg, point reyes blue cheese, bacon, tomato, red onion, glaum ranch egg, dill ranch

Sandwiches

The Lobster & Shrimp SandwichUS$26.00
wild lobster, pacific shrimp, house herb mayonnaise, celery, tarragon, lemon, chives, brioche bun
Albacore Tuna MeltUS$15.00
albacore tuna salad, mayonnaise, house cornichon pickles, dill, red onion, celery, aged cheddar cheese, served on rustic miche bread
Salmon BLTUS$18.00
Pan-roasted salmon, niman ranch bacon, heirloom tomato, lettuce, creamy herb aioli, brioche roll
Grass Fed Beef BurgerUS$15.00
garden lettuce, house-made pickles, charred onions, dijonnaise, griddled panorama brioche bun
Veggie BurgerUS$15.00
impossible plant-based patty, garden lettuce, house-made pickles, charred onions, dijonnaise, griddled panorama brioche bun
Harvest Grilled CheeseUS$15.00
havarti, aged cheddar, mozzarella, apricot jam, scallions, sliced sourdough
Roasted Turkey ClubUS$16.00
House-roasted turkey, niman ranch bacon, tomato, pickled onion, cheddar cheese, mixed organic greens, garlic aioli, italian ciabatta

A La Carte

Herb Steak FriesUS$5.00
rosemary, leeks, garlic sea salt
Crispy Brussels SproutsUS$7.00
pickled chiles, lime, honey balsamic reduction
Empanadas by Cocina MilongaUS$9.00
served with house chimichurri | ask your server for todays selection

What 11 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

11 Reviews

T
Tracy
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Staff was attentive, food was delicious and ambience wonderful. Big picture windows of the Bay. Parking, yada, yada, yada. The whole shebang.
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Tim
VIP
San Francisco
21 reviews
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on 28 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great place, with great food. But the last 3 times there the music is so loud, it is nearly impossible to have a small table discussion. Would come here more often, if they could simply turn down the music.
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Daniel
VIP
Orange County
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 28 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant’s ambiance is that of a classy restaurant. The upstairs has a bar area that has a great view of the bay. The bar itself is very upscale and elegant. The downstairs dining room is elegant and inviting. Glass windows from floor to ceiling allow great natural light. The food was very good. The poke bowl was fresh and had a nice combination of tuna and fresh veggies on a bed of rice. Try their homemade hot sauce with it. The Caesar salad was fresh with anchovies included. The salmon was added to the Caesar and was cooked very well. Not dry, as it can be. Overall, a great spot for lunch. They’re open Tuedays and Thursdays for happy hour 3-7, however, not for dinner. Probably as it is in a business district.
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Marti
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 23 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A surprising find! Clean, bright space with interesting design elements. All 4 of us had different dishes & enjoyed them. Service was attentive. We’ll be back for lunch again & perhaps for drinks & bar bites on the evenings the bar is open.
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Uhu14
VIP
San Francisco
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on 29 May 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Nice place. Easy parking. Very clean. Food and service pretty good. My go to place when I’m in SSF.
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GreatRestaurant
VIP
San Francisco
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on 9 May 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to eat where very few other restaurants are.
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GreatRestaurant
VIP
San Francisco
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 19 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great new place! I hope they are successful and are here for years!
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LaraC
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 December 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious. The ambience and atmosphere was fun The portion sizes were modest/small.
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ChristineY
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 29 November 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice lunch spot! Went with a bunch of coworkers. Right on the water, next to parking (although parking is a bit tricky). Highly recommend booking a table in advance if you have a group, as there is very limited seating. but the seating it nicely spaced apart and very comfortable. Food was really good and I greatly appreciated all fo the gluten free options, including buns for the yummy burgers. Services was good, (but they seemed a bit busy). Menu has decent amont of options for a lunch spot, and portions were big and worth the prices. I highly recommend. We will come again for sure! They aso have gift certificates available, and a cute bar for happy hour upstairs, but very small space / no large groups.
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Karen
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 20 November 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed the lunch and the staff was patient as we had a couple of colleagues that got lost finding the restaurant.
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FAQs

The Anecdote offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 615-9321.

The Anecdote is rated 4.3 stars by 11 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Order delivery or takeout

348 Oyster Point Blvd, South San Francisco, CA 94080-1912

Additional information

Cross Street
On Oyster Point Blvd. between Gull Drive & Marina Blvd.
Area
South San Francisco
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 7:30 am–2:30 pm Tue, Thu 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Edgar Agbayani
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://www.theanecdote.com/
Phone number
(650) 615-9321
Catering
Hosting your next team event and can't leave the office? Allow us to bring our coastal fare to you!
Private party facilities
The Anecdote has it all: versatile spaces with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay Area, along with excellent service and a relaxed yet sophisticated menu. With four distinctive event spaces or a full restaurant buyout, we have all the ingredients for creating a memorable event!

The Anecdote

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Featured Specials

Local Oysters on the Half ShellUS$23.00

Steak FritesUS$29.00

Tuscan SalmonUS$28.00

Fish & ChipsUS$22.00

Bowls & Greens

Ahi Poke BowlUS$24.00

Summer Quinoa BowlUS$15.00

Asian Wonton SaladUS$16.00

Black Garlic CaesarUS$15.00

Iceberg WedgeUS$16.00

Sandwiches

The Lobster & Shrimp SandwichUS$26.00

Albacore Tuna MeltUS$15.00

Salmon BLTUS$18.00

Grass Fed Beef BurgerUS$15.00

Veggie BurgerUS$15.00

Harvest Grilled CheeseUS$15.00

Roasted Turkey ClubUS$16.00

A La Carte

Herb Steak FriesUS$5.00

Crispy Brussels SproutsUS$7.00

Empanadas by Cocina MilongaUS$9.00

What 11 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does The Anecdote offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Anecdote restaurant rated?

Is The Anecdote currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information