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The Anecdote, South San Francisco, CA

The Anecdote

4.4
4.4
11 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
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.

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What 11 people are saying

The Anecdote reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Anecdote offers a "great experience" with attentive service and delicious food. Located by the water, it boasts "big picture windows of the Bay" and a chic bar upstairs. Ideal for business lunches, it features a varied menu, gluten-free options, and a welcoming ambiance. Reservations recommended due to limited seating.

11 Reviews
  1. Tracy

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Staff was attentive, food was delicious and ambience wonderful. Big picture windows of the Bay. Parking, yada, yada, yada. The whole shebang.

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  2. Tim VIP

    San Francisco21 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 28 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great place, with great food. But the last 3 times there the music is so loud, it is nearly impossible to have a small table discussion. Would come here more often, if they could simply turn down the music.

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  3. Daniel VIP

    Orange County9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 October 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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  4. Marti

    San Francisco5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 August 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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  5. Uhu14 VIP

    San Francisco35 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 29 May 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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  6. GreatRestaurant VIP

    San Francisco21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 9 May 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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  7. GreatRestaurant VIP

    San Francisco21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 March 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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  8. LaraC

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 December 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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  9. ChristineY

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 29 November 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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  10. Karen

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 November 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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FAQs

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

The Anecdote is rated 4.4 stars by 11 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Google Map for The Anecdote

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

Additional information

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  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 07:30–14:30 Tue, Thu 15:00–19:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Edgar Agbayani
  • Delivery & takeout
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