Best Seafood and Oysters in San Francisco

  1. Swan Oyster Depot 1

    Swan Oyster Depot

    Anthony Bourdain called it his favorite seafood spot in America.

    1517 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 Full write-up →
  2. Tadich Grill 2

    Tadich Grill

    Operating since 1849, widely cited as California's oldest restaurant.

    240 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94111 Full write-up →
  3. Sotto Mare 3

    Sotto Mare

    North Beach seafood counter on Green Street serving cioppino, fresh oysters, and Dungeness crab in a 30-seat dining room. No reservations for parties of two; parties of three or more can book.

    Great Italian seafood in North Beach. Known for their Cioppino.
    552 Green Street, San Francisco, CA 94133 Full write-up →
  4. Hog Island Oyster Co. 4

    Hog Island Oyster Co.

    Locally grown oysters in the ferry building.

    Ferry Building Marketplace, Shop 11, San Francisco, CA 94111 Full write-up →
  5. Scoma’s 5

    Scoma’s

    Seafood goes from dock to kitchen with no middleman.

    Pier 47 at Al Scoma Way, San Francisco, CA 94133 Full write-up →

Last updated August 18, 2026