The Old Clam House
Enjoy a unique San Francisco seafood restaurant experience – make your way to The Old Clam House! Steeped in the tradition of Old San Francisco, This famous restaurant has been serving quality, fresh seafood and spirits from the same location since 1861. Over the years, The Old Clam House has been witness to numerous transforming events, including the 1906 Earthquake and Fire.
Originally opened as The Oakdale Bar & Clam House, The Old Clam House was adjacent to a large fishing area, with fishermen and businesses catching Dungeness Crab, fish, and shrimp. Even during the days of Emperor Norton, The Old Clam House was a local restaurant to the growing community of San Franciscans. Come in for a drink or a meal, and soak up a unique San Francisco experience.
The Old Clam House is proud to continue to carry on the tradition of being San Francisco’s oldest restaurant operating in the same location. Even our seafood restaurant undergoes remodeling and renovations, we’ve retained the dining experience that makes you want to come back for more.
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Our newly revamped menu still features the same fresh seafood that makes each dish shine. Enjoy Hot Dungeness Crab prepared with our secret garlic sauce, or one of our delicious pasta dishes made from the freshest clams, crab and shrimp around. Taste our garlic bread, calamari, or clam chowder and discover how quality ingredients really make a difference. Have a cocktail drink or a glass of wine from our fully stocked bar and learn about what makes us the best restaurant in San Francisco.
Discover why The Old Clam House has been an attraction to San Francisco residents for 150 years. Come to The Old Clam House today for fun, delicious and fresh seafood, and a uniquely San Francisco dining experience!

The Old Clam House is a historic San Francisco seafood restaurant. Open since 1861, The Old Clam House has the distinction of being the oldest restaurant in San Francisco still operating at its original location. Their menu features a broad selection of fresh seafood prepared in different ways.
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