Bearing West

Wow! I had heard good things about this new seafood restaurant for the last year, but tonight was the first chance to check it out. It had it all - great ambiance, kind service, excellent food.Husband started with the half dozen oysters, which were premium from Washington state and very fresh, served with mignonette and homemade cocktail sauce. Next up was the cup of chowder, which was huge and enough to share. Hearty with at least 6 shelled clams in a creamy broth, it was excellent. We also added the griddled sourdough with garlic butter which was huge with 6 pieces for $5.Husband wasn't too hungry and had the ceviche, which very fresh with a good amount of chips. He's hard to please but was surprisingly happy. I had the shrimp louie salad which was big with fresh shrimp, eggs, avocado, tomato, radish, and a delicious thousand island tangy dressing. The owner Jeff, a former long time manager at Cha Cha Cha, was very friendly and his sangria was the best we've had. Our waitress was super nice and helpful. We loved the nautical atmosphere, friendly service, and great food. We will definitely be back.

over 60 dollars for a tiny portion that should be an appetizer. Horrible customer service, overpriced, confusing ordering method.I would not recommend this horrible place.

Solid addition to the Sunset. (Came in Sunday afternoon and brunch was being served. The menu looked nice, I'll have to try next time. )Today was a treat for my sister who loves muscles, claims, oysters. . She ordered a plate of muscles and was a happy camper. I ordered crab cakes, Clam Chowder and fish tacos. Everything was fresh and made with the fish being the star ingredient. Flavors aren't bold, but everything was simple and fresh. Environment was spotless and a joy to enjoy. Nautical theme, but very tastefully done. Fully stocked bar makes this a great place for drinks and socializing. **if your seafood preference is muscles, clams or oysters.....Run, don't walk to Bearing West. Sharine

This is a review for Sat brunch/lunch. We were greeted warmly into the restaurant and had our choice of seatings. This appears to be a new brunch place and may be more popular for dinner. Regardless, I had a nice cup of black coffee and promptly provided water (star!). Since it's a seafood -leaning restaurant, we forgo the brunch and jumped to fish tacos, clam chowder (made to order) and linguini with clams. Results? Yum!! Totally hit the spot on all counts. The clam chowder is a MUST when we come back. The clams were super fresh and tasty. Fish tacos - yes please. Staff was friendly, helpful and checked in without being intrusive - perfect balance of being available and gave us plenty of girl-talk time. Looking forward to checking out their happy hour and dinner soon!

Just when I thought it was heaven being able to enjoy fresh seafood right in my neighborhood, Bearing West introduced $2 Oyster Tuesdays. A dozen creamy, briny fresh oysters paired with a nice glass Sauvignon Blanc is a perfect meal in itself, but seriously, this place can do no wrong. The warm sourdough bread with butter, fish and chips, louie salad, and mussels with a creamy white wine sauce. All of it good comfort food when you want to taste the sea without having to drive to Embarcadero. Service was friendly and great. There are lots of locals catching the game on tv sitting at the bar. Warm and cozy atmosphere. I love that I didn't need a reservation to get a table. Perfect for easy date night or dinner with friends.

4.5 stars! So glad this place opened on Taraval. Actually, it turns out they've been here for like 1.5 year now; it's just that Taraval was under heavy construction last year, so we never noticed!The great:**excellent fish and chips, delicately crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I think our server told us they use chickpea batter, which sounds healthier (or at least, less unhealthy haha)**I really liked the nautical theme here! Ropes, portholes, sea creatures, and ships grace the walls and make you feel like a passenger on a fishing boat! **Lots of seats to be had. The most impressive thing to me was how clean everything was (esp the bathrooms); I can tell the owner(s?) really cares about the details.**Tuesday is a great day to come if you like oysters, as they have more discounts on top of HH prices. $2 sangria, anyone?The not-as-great (but not BAD, per se):**the HH wings were a bit chewy/dry, and I think there can be better flavors than mango habanero or buffalo. Maybe garlic parmesan or lemon pepper?**While the HH is perfectly fine, I think the menu can maybe be expanded a bit more. I only really liked the drinks and the deviled eggs. I'm not an oyster fan, but I do think the $3 oyster shooter is a nice deal! I would've loved to see some other items (ideas from my past favorite HHs include things like roasted brussels sprouts, roasted asparagus, fried mushrooms, spicy tuna tartare, chowder soups, etc). But tbh, this is if I have to nitpick. Again, I had a really positive first visit, and I'd love to come back and try other things on the non-HH menu (AND get the fish and chips again!). I think this place is a wonderful and exciting addition to Parkside!

Food was just ok. Steak was very tough, I would suggest getting better cuts. The Seafood platter was ok but nothing to write home about. With all that said our waitress was fantastic

Best chippino ever. Seafood was fresh, cooked perfectly and covered in a flavorful sauce.

Perfect all around. We will be back. Excellent food and service. Fish wete perfectly cooked. Thank you for a delightful evening!

Great oysters and happy hour.So happy we have fresh sea food out here. I like bringing my friends and family from out of town here. The vibe is mellow and they have shuffle board in the back which is fun.