Zuni Café is one of The 9 Best Places for Shellfish in Civic Center, San Francisco.

1. Zuni Café

8.6
1658 Market St (at Rose St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Civic Center · 318 tips and reviews

SFGate M.SFGate Manager: The copper-topped bar up front is the perfect spot to have a stellar Bloody Mary to begin brunch, or to polish off a dozen oysters and sip a glass of Champagne as the sun streams down Market Street.

Amanda S.Amanda Schneider: Can't go wrong with oysters and french fries!

Ting S.Ting S: I go here for the great selection of oysters, the fries(eat with beer), and the roast chicken.

Absinthe Brasserie & Bar is one of The 9 Best Places for Shellfish in Civic Center, San Francisco.

2. Absinthe Brasserie & Bar

8.3
398 Hayes St (at Gough St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Civic Center · 252 tips and reviews

JoseJose: Specialties: Any cocktail; French onion soup; coq au vin; hamburger; oysters; Tcho chocolate pot de creme; German chocolate cake.

Kim F.Kim Fujiwara: Try the Dungeness Crab Omelette - Fresh crab meat and spinach tucked within a light, fluffy omelette with green onions and chiles ... Must try!

Robert G.Robert Green: Try the Dungeness Crab Omelette - Simply amazing!

PLÄJ is one of The 9 Best Places for Shellfish in Civic Center, San Francisco.

3. PLÄJ

333 Fulton St (at Franklin), San Francisco, CA
Scandinavian Restaurant · Civic Center · 60 tips and reviews

Joe B.Joe Bertino: In this order: white asparagus, poached lobster, braised ox cheek & rhubarb crumble.

Winnie Y.Winnie Yeung: Poached lobster is amazing. Pear soda also excellent!

Albert T.Albert Treat: Lobster dish & Rhubarb Crumble are delicious! Skip the Voss, not worth it at $9 a bottle.

Cala is one of The 9 Best Places for Shellfish in Civic Center, San Francisco.

4. Cala

149 Fell St (btwn Franklin and Van Ness), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Civic Center · 79 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A seafood-focused spot have people flocking to the pretty space where they can munch on light fare like ceviches, trout tostada and mussels tamale while sipping on tons of mezcal and tequila.

Jina A.Jina Anne: DON’T get the oysters & mussels toast. Underwhelming. 👎🏼 DO get the sopes & trout tostadas. 👍🏼 Also, service was super slow for the price here. But the mezcal margaritas are 👌🏼

Megan AllisonMegan Allison: The food here is SO LOVELY. Baked oysters and tonico classico 💋👌

Nojo Ramen Tavern is one of The 9 Best Places for Shellfish in Civic Center, San Francisco.

5. Nojo Ramen Tavern

8.7
231 Franklin St (at Linden St), San Francisco, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Civic Center · 120 tips and reviews

Brian Y.Brian Yamanaka: Follow everyone's advice and get the sundae for dessert! Maybe it's the Hawaii roots but skip the spam rice ball it's not real spam! Definitely get the tempura oyster mushrooms!

SFGateSFGate: I can't walk through the door without a Pavlovian response to the chawanmushi ($12), the delicate egg custard glazed in a salty, smoky dashi broth and filled with green garlic and Dungeness crab. Read more.

Andre d.Andre de la Cruz: ceviche butter clams and nojo sundae, do it

Lers Ros Thai is one of The 9 Best Places for Shellfish in Civic Center, San Francisco.

6. Lers Ros Thai

7.8
307 Hayes St (btwn Gough & Franklin St), San Francisco, CA
Thai Restaurant · Civic Center · 100 tips and reviews

An S.An Sheng: Crab cakes are 😋

CécileCécile: The chicken tom kha gai is outstanding. It has oyster mushrooms in it and lime juice.

Joshua H.Joshua Haftel: Best phad see-ewe I've had in the Bay Area.

August 1 Five is one of The 9 Best Places for Shellfish in Civic Center, San Francisco.

7. August 1 Five

525 Van Ness Ave (Redwood street), San Francisco, CA
Indian Restaurant · Civic Center · 42 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael Ducker: Tandoor Paneer, crab Bellini are amazing

Megan AllisonMegan Allison: Great cocktails - get the Jaipur Emerald for an Indian Mai Tai vibe. Paneer appetizer and lamb biryani like 👌. Nice space, good location.

Danielle M.Danielle Morrill: Awesome cocktails, very innovative!

SAMS American Eatery is one of The 9 Best Places for Shellfish in Civic Center, San Francisco.

8. SAMS American Eatery

7.4
1220 Market St (8th St), San Francisco, CA
Diner · Civic Center · 83 tips and reviews

Sarah R.Sarah Ragland: Get the crab melt sandwich, it is unbelievable.

Vincent P.Vincent Pardue: If you like Korean food, try the Korean tacos! Your choice of spicy pork or bulgoki, w/ red chili sauce, lettuce & pico de gallo, topped with sour cream. Comes with a serving of cilantro rice. Try it!

Yesenia J.Yesenia Jimenez: The chicken fried steak is off the hook! :)

Le Petitt's Kitchen is one of The 9 Best Places for Shellfish in Civic Center, San Francisco.

9. Le Petitt's Kitchen

8.1
265 Golden Gate Ave (at Hyde St), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · Civic Center · 9 tips and reviews

Cagri A.Cagri Akgur: Try the Reuben. You won't regret

Toji ..Toji ...: This week only, all full size sandwiches/ combos including cheese are $5, and half size $2.50 OTD

Dolan M.Dolan Murphy: Great deal for a reliable sandwich stop!