Where is the best stew in San Francisco?

Based on diner recommendations, the best stew in San Francisco is at La Ciccia. We compared 9 restaurants serving stew.

How much does stew cost in San Francisco?

Stew prices in San Francisco range from $7.50 to $425.00 across 9 restaurants.

Best Stew in San Francisco

9 restaurants compared

Price range: $7.50 – $425.00

Avg recommendation: 93%

Top 5 Stew in San Francisco (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 9 restaurants:

La Ciccia, $24.00 (Noe Valley)
Original Joe's, $36.95 (North Beach)
Anchor Oyster Bar, $28.00 (Castro)
La Palma Mexicatessen, $7.50 (Mission District)
Chapeau!, $32.00 (Inner Richmond)

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

All 9 Restaurants Compared

La Ciccia

Noe Valley·$$$

Octopus Stew

$24.00

Tender baby octopus stewed in spicy tomato broth with minimal accompaniment.

Tip: Order this as a shared appetizer rather than an entree. The portion works perfectly for tasting alongside pasta.

Original Joe's

North Beach·$$$

Cioppino

$36.95

San Francisco-style seafood stew with crab, clams, mussels, and other shellfish in tomato broth.

Tip: Order cioppino to share — portions easily feed two people and the flavor develops as you eat through the bowl.

Anchor Oyster Bar

Castro·$$

Cioppino

$28.00

San Francisco's signature seafood stew with crab, shrimp, clams, and fish in a tomato broth.

Tip: Always ask for extra garlic bread on the side. It's the ideal vessel for soaking up the broth.

La Palma Mexicatessen

Mission District·$

Chile Verde (Stew)

$7.50

Pork braised in a bright green chile sauce made with tomatillos, cilantro, and jalapeños.

Tip: Get chile verde if you want something lighter and fresher than carnitas. The tomatillo-based sauce is excellent.

Chapeau!

Inner Richmond·$$$

Cassoulet

$32.00

Slow-cooked white beans with duck confit, sausage, and braised lamb shoulder.

Tip: Order this for a group meal — it's substantial, warming, and a perfect bistro classic.

#698% recommend

Tadich Grill

Financial District·$$

Seafood Cioppino

$38.00

San Francisco's signature stew with Dungeness crab, shrimp, oysters, clams, and fish in a tomato-wine broth with grilled bread.

Tip: Order cioppino—it's why Tadich exists. Pace yourself through the multiple seafood components. Finish with the bread soaked in broth.

#795% recommend

Sotto Mare

North Beach·$$$

The Best Damn Crab Cioppino

$42.95

Tomato-based seafood stew with crab legs, prawns, scallops, and cod in a rich broth.

Tip: Arrive early or expect a 45-60 minute wait. Parties of 2 may walk in without much wait depending on time of day, but larger groups fill up quickly.

#892% recommend

Benu

SoMa·$$$$

White Seafood Stew

$425.00

Halibut fin with 8-year-aged doenjang, served with golden potato.

Tip: The white seafood stew exemplifies Chef Lee's restraint and precision. The aged doenjang is key—it's been fermenting longer than most wines.

#986% recommend

Hog Island Oyster Co.

Embarcadero·$$

Oyster Stew

$12.00

Sweetwater oysters with house spice blend and cream.

Tip: The oyster stew is comfort food at its finest. Order it with the raw oysters for a temperature contrast.