Where is the best oysters in San Francisco?

Based on diner recommendations, the best oysters in San Francisco is at Sotto Mare. We compared 8 restaurants serving oysters.

How much does oysters cost in San Francisco?

Oysters prices in San Francisco range from $2.00 to $20.00 across 8 restaurants.

Best Oysters in San Francisco

8 restaurants compared

Price range: $2.00 – $20.00

Avg recommendation: 92%

Top 5 Oysters in San Francisco (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 8 restaurants:

Sotto Mare, $2.00 (North Beach)
Swan Oyster Depot — 96% recommended, $20.00 (Nob Hill)
Hog Island Oyster Co. — 96% recommended, $3.50 (Embarcadero)
Waterbar — 96% recommended, $3.50 (Embarcadero)
Anchor Oyster Bar — 95% recommended, $18.00 (Castro)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 8 Restaurants Compared

Sotto Mare

North Beach·$$$

Oysters on the Half Shell

$2.00

Fresh West Coast and East Coast oyster varieties.

Tip: Sit at the counter to watch staff shuck oysters throughout your meal — adds to the old-school North Beach vibe.

#296% recommend

Swan Oyster Depot

Nob Hill·$$

Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell

$20.00

Daily-changing selection of West and East Coast oysters, shucked to order.

Tip: Order a half dozen mixed—the shuckers will assemble oysters from the current rotation. Each one arrives perfectly cold and fresh.

#396% recommend

Hog Island Oyster Co.

Embarcadero·$$

Raw Oysters from Tomales Bay

$3.50

Fresh oysters farmed in Tomales Bay, shucked to order and served on ice.

Tip: Order a half dozen mixed. The oysters are sweet and briny. Squeeze lemon over them or eat them plain—the quality shines either way.

#496% recommend

Waterbar

Embarcadero·$$$

Oysters on the Half Shell

$3.50

Daily rotating selection of 20+ West Coast and international oyster varieties.

Tip: During happy hour (11:30 am–5:00 pm daily), oysters are $1.55 each. It's the best oyster deal in San Francisco.

#595% recommend

Anchor Oyster Bar

Castro·$$

Raw Oysters Selection

$18.00

Briny raw oysters from the Bay Area and beyond, served chilled with mignonette on the side.

Tip: Order at least six raw oysters to get a true sense of the quality. The brininess is the selling point.

#692% recommend

Gary Danko

Fisherman's Wharf·$$$$

Glazed Oysters

Pan-seared oysters with a rich glaze, finished with precision and served as a signature appetizer.

Tip: If glazed oysters are available in your course selections, choose them. This is the dish that shows why Gary Danko has a loyal following.

#790% recommend

Leo's Oyster Bar

Financial District·$$$

Oysters on the Half Shell

$3.50

Daily rotating selection of West and East Coast oysters, shucked fresh.

Tip: Happy hour (3:30 pm–5:30 pm Mon–Fri) features $1.50 oysters and $10 champagne by the glass. Best value in the Financial District.

#880% recommend

Tadich Grill

Financial District·$$

Pacific Oysters Rockefeller

$18.00

Oysters topped with herbed butter, breadcrumbs, and baked until golden.

Tip: Oysters Rockefeller is a classic done right. They arrive hot and golden; eat them quickly while the oyster is tender.