Mission Street Oyster Bar is a casual seafood restaurant and bar at 2282 Mission St, between 18th and 19th streets in San Francisco’s Mission District. Oysters are the draw: choose from several varieties on the half shell, or order them fried or Rockefeller-style. The menu also includes cioppino, scallops and a California Crab Burger. Happy hour runs Monday through Thursday from noon to 9pm, and all day Friday through Sunday, so it’s a good time to stop in for oysters and a drink. Portions can be generous, especially the cioppino.
Oysters and happy hour
Oysters are a central reason to visit Mission Street Oyster Bar. The selection includes varieties from Washington and British Columbia, as well as local Miyagi oysters and Kumamotos. Availability can rotate, so ask what is being served when you arrive.
Happy hour runs Monday through Thursday from noon to 9pm and all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The oyster selection includes options on the half shell, along with fried oysters and Oysters Rockefeller. You can also order an oyster po-boy or oyster shooters. Pair oysters with a drink at the bar.
More than oysters
The menu has options for different kinds of seafood meals. Cioppino comes with garlic bread, useful for dipping into the broth, and can be a generous serving. The California Crab Burger pairs Dungeness crab with lettuce and avocado. Other choices mentioned include scallops, Caesar salad with crab meat and Peruvian-style calamari.
Seafood sauces are a good reason to have bread alongside your order. Scallops have also been a standout dish for diners who return to the restaurant. If you want to sample several things, consider sharing a larger main and adding an oyster or small plate.
A Mission Street seafood stop
The restaurant is at 2282 Mission St, between 18th and 19th streets. It has a casual dining room and a bar, with lunch and dinner service. The menu’s mix of oysters, cooked seafood and other dishes makes it workable even if not everyone at the table wants oysters.
The room has been described as clean and relaxed, and service as attentive. For a quieter meal, Thursday evening has been a less busy time. If you’re visiting for the oysters, arriving during the stated happy-hour period gives you the widest chance to choose from the bar’s oyster offerings.
FAQ
When is happy hour at Mission Street Oyster Bar?
It runs Monday through Thursday from noon to 9pm, and all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
What should I order at Mission Street Oyster Bar?
Try oysters on the half shell or Oysters Rockefeller. The menu also includes cioppino, a California Crab Burger, scallops and Peruvian-style calamari.
Where is Mission Street Oyster Bar?
It is at 2282 Mission St, between 18th and 19th streets in San Francisco.
Is there food besides oysters?
Yes. The menu includes cioppino, a California Crab Burger, scallops, Caesar salad with crab meat and Peruvian-style calamari.
