An Urban Oyster Bar in San Francisco

Located in a renovated turn of the century artist's warehouse in an industrial area of San Francisco, Anchor & Hope recently made Travel & Leisure's list of Best Seafood Restaurants in the US , thanks to chef Vernon Morales, who has done stints at El Bulli and Restaurant Daniel. The nautical chic interior is also well worth a look. Above: The restaurant is located at 83 Minna Street between 1st and 2nd Street in San Francisco. Above: The cocktail crew at work. Above: The mural depicting a school of piranhas is by owner Doug Washington's wife. Above: The interior features nautical flourishes: rope, buoys, and Emeco navy chairs. Above: A detail of the rope-draped rafters. Above: Another view of the bar area.