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Bright, spacious bistro for oysters, chowder, pasta & seafood mains in old-world environs.
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Address: 318 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: (415) 757-0569
Website: http://bettyloussf.com/
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Reviews
Syd Grant
Absolutely love this place. My wife and I found this hidden gem last summer on a weekend trip to SF. So when I was in town one night for business, we made a drive intro eh city for a great dinner before our flight.
Lucky for us it was a rainy Tuesday night and we didn’t have to wait for a table. The service here is so good! They had fresh bread (and I mean piping hot fresh sourdough straight out of the oven) on the table in a couple minutes.
I had the clam chowder and it was so friggin good! Amazing taste and chuck of clams spread out in almost every bite. Then I ordered the same thing I got last time, linguine with seafood ! The pasta is done of the best homemade pasta I’ve ever eaten. They literally pack this full of clams, mussels, calamari and a giant scallop and shrimp. I love that they don’t scrimp on the seafood.
Definitely a hidden secret but my first choice for authentic Italian In little Italy !
… moreLucky for us it was a rainy Tuesday night and we didn’t have to wait for a table. The service here is so good! They had fresh bread (and I mean piping hot fresh sourdough straight out of the oven) on the table in a couple minutes.
I had the clam chowder and it was so friggin good! Amazing taste and chuck of clams spread out in almost every bite. Then I ordered the same thing I got last time, linguine with seafood ! The pasta is done of the best homemade pasta I’ve ever eaten. They literally pack this full of clams, mussels, calamari and a giant scallop and shrimp. I love that they don’t scrimp on the seafood.
Definitely a hidden secret but my first choice for authentic Italian In little Italy !
Jina
This visit was unfortunately very disappointing.
We ordered two lemonades, but both were undrinkable from the first sip. They had a strong tap-water taste, along with what seemed like poorly filtered or contaminated ice, so we were unable to finish them.
The pasta and ravioli were noticeably overcooked and kept breaking apart on the plate, which made them unpleasant to eat. The biggest disappointment, however, was the cioppino, which is advertised as the restaurant’s signature dish. The broth had the same unusual watery taste, several clams were not properly cleaned, and the seafood overall did not taste fresh—especially disappointing for a seafood restaurant in San Francisco.
For two people, ordering two pasta dishes and drinks (without alcohol), the bill came to over $140. Given the quality of the food and drinks, this felt significantly overpriced.
We chose this restaurant because it is often recommended as a well-known spot in San Francisco and expected much better. However, despite it being a Saturday lunchtime, the restaurant was already quite empty. We also noticed that all nearby tables were filled with tourists and no locals, which gave us the impression that the restaurant’s quality may have declined over time—possibly due to changes in ownership or kitchen staff.
Overall, this experience did not meet expectations, and unfortunately, it is not a place we would choose to return to.
… moreWe ordered two lemonades, but both were undrinkable from the first sip. They had a strong tap-water taste, along with what seemed like poorly filtered or contaminated ice, so we were unable to finish them.
The pasta and ravioli were noticeably overcooked and kept breaking apart on the plate, which made them unpleasant to eat. The biggest disappointment, however, was the cioppino, which is advertised as the restaurant’s signature dish. The broth had the same unusual watery taste, several clams were not properly cleaned, and the seafood overall did not taste fresh—especially disappointing for a seafood restaurant in San Francisco.
For two people, ordering two pasta dishes and drinks (without alcohol), the bill came to over $140. Given the quality of the food and drinks, this felt significantly overpriced.
We chose this restaurant because it is often recommended as a well-known spot in San Francisco and expected much better. However, despite it being a Saturday lunchtime, the restaurant was already quite empty. We also noticed that all nearby tables were filled with tourists and no locals, which gave us the impression that the restaurant’s quality may have declined over time—possibly due to changes in ownership or kitchen staff.
Overall, this experience did not meet expectations, and unfortunately, it is not a place we would choose to return to.
Charlotte Cabezas
Cioppino is my favorite dish and I order it every chance I get. This one is hands down the BEST I’ve had in San Francisco. This place is consistent with their dishes and never fail. The calamari was not too greasy and perfect to the crisp. I always enjoy introducing friends to this spot!
… moreDavid
On a seafood recommendation by a resident my wife and I had a wonderful experience here. We were visiting The City for her birthday, having lived here many years ago. So many choices for good seafood, but we will surely go here again when we return. My wife had the seafood linguine in tomato cream and I the cioppino. Mine had 1/2 a crab and was so large I thought it was for two. I ate it all! Thankfully, they had bibs. This cioppino is finger food and will decorate the tablecloth, napkins and you! So good! We both finished our plates, which is rare these days. The staff were attentive, suggestions spot on and the owner was very nice, sharing stories of his life and career. Thank you Hector and all the staff. Looking forward to our next meal!
… moreTom Kwan
Wonderful clam chowder with plenty ingredients. Flavors is well seasoned. Oyster is ok and fresh. Creamy pasta is in good quality.
Service is nice. I arrived early lunch time. Plenty of seats available
… moreService is nice. I arrived early lunch time. Plenty of seats available
E Lee
I like the eclectic decor. Sometimes breezy if someone leaves one of the doors open. Cioppino is definitely the way to go. I liked the large shrimp and scallops especially. Risotto was okay but a little under for the rice. Seafood was fresh. Bread was good. I could see why they charge for additional
… moreMai Sena
Who’s the best? Betty Lou’s Seafood & Grill is the best. Exquisite in all respects, a deliciously tasteful menu and wonderful staff who are very kind and attentive to the details. Thank you for always being consistently above and beyond excellent.
… moreShakeel Syed
Amazing sea food and pasta, service is fast a efficient. Servers are on top of their game and food tastes amazing. I had to ask for some red crush pepper because I would like little bit of kick on my pasta. Will visit again when in the town.
… moreCamilo Arenivar
Delicious food! Great service, iconic location. One could not ask for more in this North Beach eatery. The calamari was really flavorful and the sea bass special was great, thankfully they filleted it for me!
… morePam Vanwyngarden
We were craving seafood and pasta. Fortunately we found this wonderful restaurant. Friendly and prompt service, delicious seafood linguini with a perfect pesto sauce. Creamy west coast oysters, and an excellent tiramisu for dessert. We hope you enjoy this restaurant as much as we did!
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