In the heart of Noe Valley, this chic seafood market-café serves up fresh Italian and Japanese-inspired dishes, creating a vibrant, welcoming spot for seafood lovers.
"This Noe Valley fish market is less wholesale fish seller and more fancy fish grocery store à la Bi-Rite (with plenty of seating). Their New England-style chowder is served in three different sizes, ranging from a tiny 8oz cup to a giant 32oz bowl, and comes with a few slices of crispy, toasted bread that are made for chowder-dipping. It’s among the creamiest on the list and has enough bacon to qualify as a meat dish. And while you’re here, get the lobster salad on brioche." - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez
"This Noe Valley fish counter is an extension of Four Star Seafood, a wholesaler that’s supplied local restaurants for years. The cases are filled with ice and stocked with fresh fish, so in season, it’s an ideal spot to pick up a few crabs to crack at home. Look out for Dungeness this season in a watercress, grapefruit, and radish salad." - Becky Duffett, Eater Staff
"We hit up Billingsgate whenever we want a quick and casual meal that’s all about high-quality fish. The counter-service seafood market in Noe Valley doubling as a laidback cafe has a rotating menu made up mostly of seafood salads, oysters, and raw fish appetizers. Our go-to is the kampachi crudo coated in olive oil and topped with serrano peppers, bits of pomelo, and tarragon, and the toast piled with smoked salmon. They also have a weekday Happy Hour with half-off oysters and cava, which is our foolproof way to a successful Tuesday afternoon." - lani conway, julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez
"When: Tuesday-Friday, 3-5pm The neighborhood seafood market in Noe Valley doubles as a casual, counter-service restaurant, and one that can fulfill any late afternoon desire for shellfish or fantastic clam chowder. Every Tuesday through Friday from 3-5pm, oysters by the half dozen and glasses of cava are half off, which is as good an excuse as any to block off an "appointment" on your calendar and get here for a late-day snack." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez
"This multi-hyphenate spot functions as a Noe Valley seafood market and a sit-down cafe—and also, a Happy Hour destination. On weekdays, Billingsgate offers half-off freshly shucked oysters and glasses of cava. Soak in the naturally lit space or people watch out on the sidewalk, and maybe pick up a tray of uni, whole Dungeness crabs, or olives and almonds on your way out. " - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez
