Restaurants in castro-noe-valley

Anchor Oyster Bar ★ 4.5

Seafood$$$castro-noe-valley

Anchor Oyster Bar in San Francisco is a 22-seat Castro counter that has served Dungeness, cioppino and clam chowder the same way since 1977.

Signature: Cioppino, Clam chowder, Cracked Dungeness

Order: The cioppino in season, with a side of garlic bread.

Tip: No bookings; arrive at 16:30 for the early seating or after 21:00 when the line thins.

Frances ★ 4.5

California$$$castro-noe-valley

Frances in San Francisco is Melissa Perello's Castro neighbourhood room, holding a Michelin star with a 40-seat dining room and a wine list priced by the ounce.

Signature: Bacon beignets, Whole roast fish, House wine on tap

Order: Applewood-smoked bacon beignets with maple chive cream.

Tip: Reservations open 30 days out at 10:00; the bar room takes walk-ins from 17:30.

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