Time Out

"The golden-brown crab cakes are served with house-made tartar; order it as an entree."

Thrillist

"Crab cakes with house-made tartar, and cracked Dungeness crab are more than worth the wait."

Michael Bauer

"Anchor also knows how to make crab cakes. The crust on the two patties is just crisp enough to hold in the lightly seasoned meat. They don't need any more than the accompanying tartar sauce and squirt of lemon to make them sparkle."

Daisy Barringer

"The crab cake entree with housemade tartar sauce and roasted potatoes that’s served with a cup of chowder never ceases to be exactly what you want: delicious, comforting, and satisfying."

Brian Nagele

"I enjoyed their crab cake."

Julia Chen

"Everything is excellent across the board, especially the delicate and crispy crab cakes."

Jun Belen

"If you feel like indulging in Dungeness crab cakes but don’t have the luxury of time to make them, where do you go for crab cakes in the city? Head over to the Castro and enjoy delicious crab cakes at Anchor Oyster Bar along Castro Street. Their cakes are fresh and tasty."

Megan Busch

"Anchor Oyster Bar is a nautically themed, locally owned restaurant that features fresh fish and shellfish. Start with a bowl of their delicious clam chowder, followed by crab cakes."

Anne Tittiger

"Best Castro Restaurants: Anchor Oyster Bar - This little seafood spot has been around since 1977 and the choices are still pretty classic. The crab cake entrée comes with the housemade tartar sauce and roasted potatoes."

KQED Food

"They were fried perfectly and the crab was fresh and about an inch and a half thick. They were the best things we had from the dinner."