The Anecdote

4.5

9 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Good for business meals
Neighborhood gem
Healthy

The Anecdote is South San Francisco’s gathering place for sophisticated cuisine inspired by the world’s coastal regions. Linger over eclectic fare in the airy dining room or steal away for happy hour and small bites in the mezzanine-level bar.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 7:30 am–2:30 pm Tue, Thu 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 615-9321
Website
https://www.theanecdote.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Edgar Agbayani
Catering
Hosting your next team event and can't leave the office? Allow us to bring our coastal fare to you!
Private party facilities
The Anecdote has it all: versatile spaces with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay Area, along with excellent service and a relaxed yet sophisticated menu. With four distinctive event spaces or a full restaurant buyout, we have all the ingredients for creating a memorable event!

Location
348 Oyster Point Blvd, South San Francisco, CA 94080-1912
Neighborhood
South San Francisco
Cross street
On Oyster Point Blvd. between Gull Drive & Marina Blvd.
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Local Oysters on the Half Shell$23.00
Local oysters, passionfruit shallot mignonette, horseradish, lemon
Steak Frites$29.00
Herb-marinated flat iron, compound butter, russet potatoes, local asparagus, red wine demi
Tuscan Salmon$28.00
Pan-roasted wild salmon, sautéed baby kale, cherry tomatoes, garlic, tomato cream sauce, parmesan, artisan crostini
Fish & Chips$22.00
beer battered local rockfish, herbed steak fries, tangy house slaw, tartar sauce

Bowls & Greens

Ahi Poke Bowl$24.00
fresh ahi tuna, steamed rice, wakame seaweed salad, cucumber, carrots, avocado, green onions, sesame seeds, spicy aioli
Summer Quinoa Bowl$15.00
quinoa, grilled summer corn, ricotta salata cheese, english cucumber, baby tomatoes, parsley, lemon vinaigrette
Asian Wonton Salad$16.00
mixed organic greens, crispy wonton strips, scallions, valencia orange, red bell peppers, carrots, toasted peanuts, sesame ginger dressing
Black Garlic Caesar$15.00
romaine lettuce, butter garlic croutons, shaved parmesan, marinated white anchovies, black garlic dressing
Iceberg Wedge$16.00
Baby iceberg, point reyes blue cheese, bacon, tomato, red onion, glaum ranch egg, dill ranch

Sandwiches

The Lobster & Shrimp Sandwich$26.00
wild lobster, pacific shrimp, house herb mayonnaise, celery, tarragon, lemon, chives, brioche bun
Albacore Tuna Melt$15.00
albacore tuna salad, mayonnaise, house cornichon pickles, dill, red onion, celery, aged cheddar cheese, served on rustic miche bread
Salmon BLT$18.00
Pan-roasted salmon, niman ranch bacon, heirloom tomato, lettuce, creamy herb aioli, brioche roll
Grass Fed Beef Burger$15.00
garden lettuce, house-made pickles, charred onions, dijonnaise, griddled panorama brioche bun
Veggie Burger$15.00
impossible plant-based patty, garden lettuce, house-made pickles, charred onions, dijonnaise, griddled panorama brioche bun
Harvest Grilled Cheese$15.00
havarti, aged cheddar, mozzarella, apricot jam, scallions, sliced sourdough
Roasted Turkey Club$16.00
House-roasted turkey, niman ranch bacon, tomato, pickled onion, cheddar cheese, mixed organic greens, garlic aioli, italian ciabatta

A La Carte

Herb Steak Fries$5.00
rosemary, leeks, garlic sea salt
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$7.00
pickled chiles, lime, honey balsamic reduction
Empanadas by Cocina Milonga$9.00
served with house chimichurri | ask your server for todays selection

What 9 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

9 Reviews

D
Daniel
VIP
Orange County
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant’s ambiance is that of a classy restaurant. The upstairs has a bar area that has a great view of the bay. The bar itself is very upscale and elegant. The downstairs dining room is elegant and inviting. Glass windows from floor to ceiling allow great natural light. The food was very good. The poke bowl was fresh and had a nice combination of tuna and fresh veggies on a bed of rice. Try their homemade hot sauce with it. The Caesar salad was fresh with anchovies included. The salmon was added to the Caesar and was cooked very well. Not dry, as it can be. Overall, a great spot for lunch. They’re open Tuedays and Thursdays for happy hour 3-7, however, not for dinner. Probably as it is in a business district.
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Marti
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A surprising find! Clean, bright space with interesting design elements. All 4 of us had different dishes & enjoyed them. Service was attentive. We’ll be back for lunch again & perhaps for drinks & bar bites on the evenings the bar is open.
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Uhu14
VIP
San Francisco
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Nice place. Easy parking. Very clean. Food and service pretty good. My go to place when I’m in SSF.
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GreatRestaurant
VIP
San Francisco
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to eat where very few other restaurants are.
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GreatRestaurant
VIP
San Francisco
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great new place! I hope they are successful and are here for years!
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LaraC
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious. The ambience and atmosphere was fun The portion sizes were modest/small.
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ChristineY
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice lunch spot! Went with a bunch of coworkers. Right on the water, next to parking (although parking is a bit tricky). Highly recommend booking a table in advance if you have a group, as there is very limited seating. but the seating it nicely spaced apart and very comfortable. Food was really good and I greatly appreciated all fo the gluten free options, including buns for the yummy burgers. Services was good, (but they seemed a bit busy). Menu has decent amont of options for a lunch spot, and portions were big and worth the prices. I highly recommend. We will come again for sure! They aso have gift certificates available, and a cute bar for happy hour upstairs, but very small space / no large groups.
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Karen
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed the lunch and the staff was patient as we had a couple of colleagues that got lost finding the restaurant.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a great place for a business lunch, or to meet a friend. It has a great ambience and empanadas are fantastic. The service was really really good and it central in the oyster point area.
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FAQs

The Anecdote offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 615-9321.

The Anecdote is rated 4.5 stars by 9 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

348 Oyster Point Blvd, South San Francisco, CA 94080-1912

Additional information

Cross street
On Oyster Point Blvd. between Gull Drive & Marina Blvd.
Neighborhood
South San Francisco
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 7:30 am–2:30 pm Tue, Thu 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Edgar Agbayani
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.theanecdote.com/
Phone number
(650) 615-9321
Catering
Hosting your next team event and can't leave the office? Allow us to bring our coastal fare to you!
Private party facilities
The Anecdote has it all: versatile spaces with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay Area, along with excellent service and a relaxed yet sophisticated menu. With four distinctive event spaces or a full restaurant buyout, we have all the ingredients for creating a memorable event!

The Anecdote

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Featured Specials

Local Oysters on the Half Shell$23.00

Steak Frites$29.00

Tuscan Salmon$28.00

Fish & Chips$22.00

Bowls & Greens

Ahi Poke Bowl$24.00

Summer Quinoa Bowl$15.00

Asian Wonton Salad$16.00

Black Garlic Caesar$15.00

Iceberg Wedge$16.00

Sandwiches

The Lobster & Shrimp Sandwich$26.00

Albacore Tuna Melt$15.00

Salmon BLT$18.00

Grass Fed Beef Burger$15.00

Veggie Burger$15.00

Harvest Grilled Cheese$15.00

Roasted Turkey Club$16.00

A La Carte

Herb Steak Fries$5.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$7.00

Empanadas by Cocina Milonga$9.00

What 9 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does The Anecdote offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Anecdote restaurant rated?

Is The Anecdote currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information