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Anchor Oyster Bar

Name: Anchor Oyster Bar
Address: 579 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114, San Francisco, United States
Telephone: (415) 431-3990
Price range: $$

01CuisineClassic San Francisco Seafood
02CitySan Francisco, United States

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At a glance

Cuisine: Classic San Francisco Seafood
Price: $$
Neighborhood: Castro/Upper Market

Recognition

Michelin Bib Gourmand
2026
Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Recommended
2026
Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Ranked #260
2025
Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Highly Recommended
2023

Hours

Mon	2–8 PM
Tue	Closed
Wed	Closed
Thu	2–8 PM
Fri	2–8 PM
Sat	2–8 PM
Sun	2–8 PM

Hours can change. Check with the venue before you go.

Address

579 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114

Castro/Upper Market

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Website

anchoroysterbar.com

Phone

(415) 431-3990

Questions

Frequently asked

What recognition does Anchor Oyster Bar hold?

Anchor Oyster Bar holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand.

How expensive is Anchor Oyster Bar?

Anchor Oyster Bar is listed at a price level of $$.

Where is Anchor Oyster Bar and what does it serve?

Anchor Oyster Bar is in Castro/Upper Market, San Francisco, serving Classic San Francisco Seafood.

The field

How it compares

Place	Cuisine	Notes	Awards
Anchor Oyster Bar	Classic San Francisco Seafood	Castro/Upper Market, $$	·
Atelier Crenn	Contemporary French Fine Dining	San Francisco	Michelin 3 Stars, 50 Best
Benu	Modern Asian Fusion Fine Dining	San Francisco	Michelin 3 Stars, 50 Best
Lazy Bear	Modern American Tasting Menu	San Francisco	Michelin 2 Stars, 50 Best
Quince	Contemporary Californian	San Francisco	Michelin 3 Stars
Saison	Modern Fire-Forward Fine Dining	San Francisco	Michelin 2 Stars, 50 Best
Sons & Daughters	New Nordic Fine Dining	San Francisco	Michelin 2 Stars, 50 Best

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