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The Old Clam House, San Francisco, CA

The Old Clam House

4.7
4.7
859 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
It's the oldest restaurant in San Francisco and the newly-completed historical renovation has brought new vitality to the area. The dining rooms are comfortable and the atmosphere is relaxing. Seafood specialties are skillets of mussels, shrimp and crab and clams prepared many different ways. Saturday, Sunday and Holiday brunch.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 826-4880
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    J. C. Becerra
  • Neighborhood
    Mission Bay / South Beach
  • Cross street
    Oakdale
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, BYO Wine, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 859 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Seafood

  • San Francisco

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Old Clam House offers a charming dining experience steeped in history. Guests rave about its "exceptional food, service & ambiance," and love the historic setting filled with San Francisco memorabilia. Signature dishes like cioppino and clam chowder delight diners. Despite occasional service hiccups, the atmosphere and "delicious coastal cuisine" ensure a memorable visit.

859 Reviews
  1. Diba

    VIP

    Denver

    119 reviews

    3.0

    119 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Interesting experience. I would go back for the historical component - old vibes, but not necessarily the food or the service. The drunk adults and kids running around weren’t ideal.. repeatedly walking around the dining area, belching and yelling to each other. It would also be nice if all employees wash their hands before heading out of the bathroom. Even if you don’t directly handle food… Our server, specifically, was great, though - older Italian gentleman.

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  2. Flave

    San Francisco

    38 reviews

    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an excellent hot clam chowder & crab cakes, which were a bit too crispy to my liking but tasted very good. We had the Italian Bourbon cocktail which was also very good. Prices on the food were reasonable & their complimentary traditional warm clam juice drink was very nice, as was the warm sourdough bread which most places charge for! I’ve been here several times over the years & keep coming back. Street parking is a challenge.

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  3. Gerri

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the Old Clam House. The food was great, the decor was perfect, the server was very personable and efficient. Our new go-to place to bring out of town guests.

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  4. C .

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful historic place to dine -- very interesting interior and exterior. Delicious coastal cuisine with ultrafresh seafood and other options. For those in our party who could accommodate more food -- a great variety of desserts! (Portions are quite generous.)

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  5. Paul

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first visit to the restaurant was a hit! We enjoyed the buzz in the restaurant, with checker-print tablecloths, attentive service, and quickly served food. The mussels were delicious, the grilled salmon perfectly prepared, and reasonably priced. Thank you for the lovely experience!

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  6. Marsha

    VIP

    San Francisco

    83 reviews

    5.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I loved the experience at eating at this historic place. Loved our clam escargot and the iron skillet mussels. Everyone was so nice and welcoming and the place is so fascinating with the SF memorabilia. Would definitely return to try other tempting menu items.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great! The service was rather slow. Took an hour from being seated to getting our drinks and placing our appetizer order. We sat in the patio which is well lit but the music was rather loud and you have some interesting characters walk by.

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  8. Karen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding dining experience! Everything was excellent - the food, the service, and the ambiance. Exceeded my expectations! I’ll be back!

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  9. Donald

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was fantastic and the food was delicious. Recommend the appetizer known as angry shrimp, a slightly spicy tomato sauce with onions and shrimp, it was fantastic with just the right amount of spice and bread for dipping. Cioppino was loaded and everything cooked perfectly. Restaurant was quiet, service was impeccable, made for a very enjoyable evening.

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  10. sheri

    Kansas City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the lobster roll and the sole. Both were perfect!

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FAQs

The Old Clam House is rated 4.7 stars by 859 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for The Old Clam House

299 Bayshore Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94124

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Oakdale
  • Neighborhood
    Mission Bay / South Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    J. C. Becerra
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, BYO Wine, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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