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The Anchovy Bar

4.8 (1150)
$50 and over
Seafood
1740 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA 94115-3522

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The Anchovy Bar

4.8
$50 and over
Seafood
Western Addition

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2 people
19:00
Booked 58 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Wine Bar, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • 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!
  • 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 transport
    We are two blocks from the 38 and right around the corner from the 22.
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Group Dining: Indoors (7 to 8 guests)

    US$90.53 per person

    7 - 8 people

    Multiple dates available
    Reserve our indoor seating for 7-8 guests! We offer two seating windows at 5:00 to 5:30 pm and 8:00 to 8:30 pm. The space is yours for 2 hours and 30 minutes. If you are interested in a more flexible seating time and exclusive access to a space, please view the experience labeled "The Parklet: Exclusive Use". The family-style menu is $85 per person and beverages are charged upon consumption. Our chefs will design your menu on the day of your reservation. It will feature seasonal highlights and Anchovy Bar favorites. The menu consists of four courses, served family style, plus dessert to finish. Those with dietary restrictions will be served an altered or alternate course as needed. We offer customization features like menu personalization, menu add-ons, beverage pre-selections, and special touches for your occasion. Reservations can be made up to 90 days in advance. Reservations require a guaranteed guest count within 24 hours. Cancellations within 5 days of the reservation will be subject to a charge of half of the current guest count at $85 per person. Day of cancellations will be charged the full guaranteed guest count at $85 per person. The final guaranteed guest count provided 24 hours prior to the event will be used for billing purposes. If fewer guests arrive than the guaranteed count, charges will still apply based on the full guaranteed number of guests.
    Group Dining: Indoors (7 to 8 guests) photo
  • Group Dining: The Parklet (7 to 9 guests)

    US$90.53 per person

    7 - 9 people

    Multiple dates available
    The Parklet at The Anchovy Bar is our fully-enclosed and heated outdoor dining area. While your group will have a dedicated area within the Parklet, please note that other guests may be dining in the Parklet during your reservation. We offer two seating windows at 5:00 to 5:30 pm and 8:00 to 8:30 pm. The space is yours for 2 hours and 30 minutes. If you are interested in a more flexible seating time and exclusive access to the space, please view the experience labeled "The Parklet: Exclusive Use". The family-style menu is $85 per person and beverages are charged upon consumption. Our chefs will design your menu on the day of your reservation. It will feature seasonal highlights and Anchovy Bar favorites. The menu consists of four courses, served family style, plus dessert to finish. Those with dietary restrictions will be served an altered or alternate course as needed. We offer customization features like menu personalization, menu add-ons, beverage pre-selections, and special touches for your occasion. Reservations can be made up to 90 days in advance. Reservations require a guaranteed guest count within 24 hours. Cancellations within 5 days of the reservation will be subject to a charge of half of the current guest count at $85 per person. Day of cancellations will be charged the full guaranteed guest count at $85 per person. The final guaranteed guest count provided 24 hours prior to the event will be used for billing purposes. If fewer guests arrive than the guaranteed count, charges will still apply based on the full guaranteed number of guests.
    Group Dining: The Parklet (7 to 9 guests) photo
  • Group Dining: The Parklet (10 to 16 guests)

    US$90.53 per person

    10 - 16 people

    Multiple dates available
    The Parklet at The Anchovy Bar is our fully-enclosed and heated outdoor dining area. The Parklet is yours for the duration of your seating time for groups of 10 to 16 guests. We offer two seating windows at 5:00 to 5:30 pm and 8:00 to 8:30 pm. The space is yours for 2 hours and 30 minutes. If you are interested in a more flexible seating time and exclusive access to the space, please view the experience labeled "The Parklet: Exclusive Use". The family-style menu is $85 per person and beverages are charged upon consumption. Our chefs will design your menu on the day of your reservation. It will feature seasonal highlights and Anchovy Bar favorites. The menu consists of four courses, served family style, plus dessert to finish. Those with dietary restrictions will be served an altered or alternate course as needed. We offer customization features like menu personalization, menu add-ons, beverage pre-selections, and special touches for your occasion. Reservations can be made up to 90 days in advance. Reservations require a guaranteed guest count within 24 hours. Cancellations within 5 days of the reservation will be subject to a charge of half of the current guest count at $85 per person. Day of cancellations will be charged the full guaranteed guest count at $85 per person. The final guaranteed guest count provided 24 hours prior to the event will be used for billing purposes. If fewer guests arrive than the guaranteed count, charges will still apply based on the full guaranteed number of guests.
    Group Dining: The Parklet (10 to 16 guests) photo

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Anchovy Bar.

4.8

4.8
(1150)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Seafood

  • San Francisco

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Anchovy Bar offers a "sublime" dining experience with "exceptional" food and "amazing" service. Guests rave about the "creative dishes," particularly the anchovy toast, scallop toast, and tuna meatballs. The welcoming atmosphere is ideal for solo diners, with attentive staff and a "well-curated" wine list. Expect "unique flavors" and a "wonderful experience."
1,150 Reviews
  1. Jennifer Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was amazing and the service is great. We sat outside, and they crammed the tables really close together so that was a bit uncomfortable (and I'm a small Asian female). Otherwise it was an exceptional meal and our server was very knowledgable.

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  2. ZM

    Hawaii4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and excellent wine choices. The server was also very accommodating to the fact that I was a single diner and offered modified prices to a good amount of the menu items which was a first for me. Don’t skip on the anchovy sundae!

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  3. Seth

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 31 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a tasty pre Fillmore show meal with friends. Attentive and friendly staff. Excellent food. We’ll be back

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  4. Dan

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic night at one of our most consistently happy-making restaurants in SF.

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  5. gadi

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and very creative food. we would definitely go again.

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  6. Dominic

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 19 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were incredibly attentive. I never felt like I wasn’t being checked up on or my needs were not being met. The food was very delicious, with the highlights being the butter red wine broiled oysters, clams, and fish dip. The dessert was also excellent. The raw oysters were good but not fantastic, and I felt that the tuna meat balls were overly salty and a little lack luster. Also we got an additional broiled oyster with the alternative bacon and fig sauce which neither of us particularly liked as it was a little too heavy to be paired with an oyster. However that being said the clams and butter red wine broiled oysters really wowed me. I also thoroughly enjoyed the Trout tartare, as the texture was incredibly complex with the flavor being exciting with a mix of sweet neutral and savory, the addition of pomegranate was really delicious. Overall I would certainly recommend anyone to try.

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  7. Jessica

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was our anniversary dinner and I was really excited about the anchovy toast that I kept seeing on Yelp. But when we went there, they advised that they don’t have anchovy toast as it wasn’t anchovy season. The waiter said it anchovy season is May - Oct. It is October!! So as you can imagine, I was very disappointed. My husband and I don’t get the privilege of going out like that. We got a sitter and everything, and I was really looking forward to it. I was really bummed when they told me they don’t have Anchovies… the name of the restaurant is called Anchovy Bar…. They probably should have anchovies all year round. Anyway, I was disappointed, but the other food was good.

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  8. Suzanne

    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious, creative plates and drinks that complement, including non-alcoholic drinks.

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  9. Jon Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area93 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love The Anchovy Bar and have been several times. The food has always been exceptional. This time the service was also exceptional. The staff really did an amazing job. Food highlights include the Tuna Meatballs! Nice kick! We were not expecting Chicken Schnitzel on the menu, but we tried it and so glad we did. Wow! It was better than any Schnitzel we had on a recent trip to Berlin.

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  10. Lisa

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and delicious food that is best described as sublime. The host / manager is excellent at his job!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Wine Bar, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • 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!
  • 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 transport
    We are two blocks from the 38 and right around the corner from the 22.
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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FAQs

For a lively evening, Saturday nights tend to be full and energetic, while some guests report successful walk‑ins on Wednesday nights if you’re hoping for an easier booking.

Yes, The Anchovy Bar accepts private parties, though it’s a small, intimate space with limited seating, so booking ahead is a good idea.

Yes, The Anchovy Bar is a lovely date-night spot: guests describe it as cozy and intimate, praise its wine list, and several reviewers report memorable date or anniversary visits.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, not formal; many guests still treat it as a date‑night or celebration spot.

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The Anchovy Bar

4.8
$50 and over
Seafood
Western Addition

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 58 times today
Experiences are available.
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