Sotto Mare
San Francisco
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Very good, home style seafood! All our dishes were fresh and favorable. Service was generally good but the tables were small and you had to navigate putting the dishes on the table. Highly recommended!
The staff were friendly and courteous throughout our visit. We arrived around 4:00 PM, well before the typical dinner rush, but still waited over 30 minutes for a table, which shows how popular the restaurant is. The food was very good, and both pasta dishes were well prepared. One small disappointment was the bread service. After we finished our bread, we asked if we could have another basket. Our server said they would bring more, but it never arrived. It may have simply been forgotten during a busy service. If the weather is nice, I would recommend sitting outdoors. The indoor dining room feels quite crowded, and because of the open kitchen, the smell of cooking lingers in the air. By the end of the meal, our clothes noticeably smelled like kitchen smoke. Overall, we enjoyed the food and the service. With a little improvement to the seating wait and indoor ventilation, the dining experience would be even better.
We very much enjoyed our shared crab cioppino dish. I was definitely enough for 2 people and absolutely delicious. Plenty of fresh bread and a bottle of wine made for an excellent meal. We sat at counter which was interesting as you had a view of everyone working very efficiently. Staff is very helpful and engaging. My wife very much enjoyed the meal and atmosphere at this establishment. Parking can be a challenge, but definitely worth a visit. Everything on menu looked delicious. Can be a Long wait line for a table. Inside and outdoors seating available.
Long waits on a Saturday night, but you get a buzzer so you can walk around. The last time I was here was 2018, and the food is still excellent. I always order the cioppino and although still good, it seems like the recipe has changed a little bit. The oysters are superb as is the cobb salad. Wines are well priced and service is great. Sitting outside is preferable to inside.
Such amazing Italian food!! Ordered a half dozen of east + west oysters. I personally prefer east cuz it’s sweater. Absolutely favorite is the seafood risotto, so much seafood and fresh. Same with their signature seafood soup(?) forgot the actual name of the dish. But it’s served with so much fresh seafood. Crab, shell, squid, mussel. Seasoning is absolutely spot on. Not too heavy or creamy. Such delicious food for amazing price! Def a 10/10!! Server was so nice. Just be aware they have added a 4% service fee. I didn’t take it out because I feel they deserve that and to better survive in sf as such an amazing Italian restaurant.
