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14. Cioppino. I have always been on a quest for The best

Cioppino

Everyone makes it a bit different,

BUT I grew up eating some of The Best Cioppino since I
was a teenager.

Homemade is the best, BUT costs to buy all the ingredients,
Fish clams crab.

AND I expect LOTS of DUNGENESS CRAB, and sadly
few places hav Cioppino with Dungeness Crab anymore

That said…..

Here are a few great places for Cioppino in SF that I enjoy

I have eaten Cioppino at SCOMA’S, maybe 20 times
Both the SF wharf and Sausalito wharf
Been eating at Scoma’s SF wharf since about 1976

Down the coast, south of Half Moon Bay,
At DUARTE’S TAVERN in Pescadero, I ate now once,
Only on weekends, you have to confirm Cioppino is on menu then.
Great Artichoke soup, great berry pie too when in season.

Cioppino at TADICH GRILL on California Street.
Damn good stuff. Classic Grill.

Cioppino at Sorto Mare in North Beach
GREAT FANTASTIC, I like places in North Beach neighborhood

Anchor Oyster in


https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/cioppino-san-francisco-18137953.php

Sotto Mare
SFGATE food writer Madeline Wells crowns this nautical-themed North Beach restaurant as having the best cioppino in San Francisco. Its rendition is meant to serve two and comes teeming with fresh Dungeness crab, clams, shrimp, scallops, squid, mussels, fish and — unusually — penne pasta. While pasta is not part of the original recipe, it makes this version extra hearty. Though this restaurant is relatively new to the scene, its cozy quarters and warm atmosphere lend an old world Italy vibe, while kitschy decor and massive bibs bring the quirky SF charm that has earned it classic-status well beyond its years.

Sotto Mare, 552 Green St., San Francisco, CA 94133; 415-398-3181

Anchor Oyster Bar
The signature cioppino at this charming seafood restaurant in the Castro District has earned rave reviews by the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and plenty of local media. And for good reason. The luscious, aromatic broth is simmered for hours with a blend of garlic, onions, peppers and dried herbs, making it the perfect bath for a medley of SF's freshest and most succulent seafood. The "smaller" order easily feeds two, especially if you want to try other items on the menu; the large portion will leave you with leftovers.

Find it: Anchor Oyster Bar, 579 Castro St., San Francisco, CA 94114; 415-431-3990


Hog Island Oyster Company
Cioppino is so San Francisco, it's become somewhat of a cliche, to the point that some restaurants will call it something else to avoid any negative connotations born from bad, tourist-trap cioppino. But Hog Island Oyster Co.'s "rustic seafood stew" has all the hallmarks of a really good cioppino. This rendition is extra special thanks to the presence of big, head-on shrimp and the restaurant's focus on perfectly cooked, sustainable seafood. The side of bread is Acme levain toast instead of sourdough, another slight break with tradition. Located in the historic Ferry Building, you can cross two items off your San Francisco bucket list when you dine at this waterfront outpost. Don't forget to order oysters as your appetizer to complete a gorgeous meal.

Find it: Hog Island Oyster Co., Ferry Building, #11, San Francisco, CA 94111; 415-391-7117

Tadich Grill
This beloved institution has been serving locals and visitors since 1849, making it California's oldest continuously operating restaurant, at least according to the restaurant. These days it churns out about 70 cioppino orders on a busy day, according to the New York Times, so it's had loads of opportunities to perfect the dish. Each bowl of piping hot cioppino is served with a side of warm sourdough bread. The buzzy, classic atmosphere gives the place a celebratory vibe.

Find it: Tadich Grill, 240 California St., San Francisco, CA 94111; 415-391-1849