Tracked on 2 lists across 2 authorities, ranked as high as #342.
Landlubbers seeking a taste of the sea can be found pulling up a stool at this Castro institution, where waves of waiting diners spill out the doors. Inside the tiny, minimally adorned space filled with old-fashioned charm is better for twosomes, though larger groups can find berth at the outdoor parklet. The menu may be petite, but it's bursting with a bounty of pristinely fresh, sustainably sourced seafood. Hefty crab cakes served with tartar sauce are excellent, as is a Caesar salad with a tangy anchovy dressing, topped with juicy bay shrimp, or a cup of creamy Boston clam chowder loaded with clams and potatoes. As the name portends, raw oysters are a specialty — so briny that the accompanying mignonette may not be necessary. And of course, the cioppino is unmissable, as this signature item turns sublime when paired with delicious and buttery garlic bread.
Anchor Oyster Bar appears on 2 of the lists Mouga tracks — ranked or rated on 1, and written up on 1 more. Here's the full trail, dated and linked to each source.
