Produce Market in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Old Clam House - 1861
San Francisco's Oldest Restaurant in the Same Location
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 6, 2020
1. The Old Clam House - 1861 Marker
Inscription.
The Old Clam House - 1861. San Francisco's Oldest Restaurant in the Same Location. The venerable Old Clam House is San Francisco's oldest restaurant operating in the same structure at the original location.
Once called Oakdale Bar and Clam house, it opened in 1861. Then, when Lincoln was president, it was on the waterfront. A plank road connected this area with downtown. Steam beers, clams and seafood dishes were served. Early proprietor, C. Yaeger, featured his own brand of wines. The original building, with a hammered tin ceiling, where gaslights illuminated early gustatory scenes, still serves as a barroom.
The Old Clam House continues its tradition of serving fine and fresh seafood& bever ages to please the discriminating palate. ,
The venerable Old Clam House is San Francisco's
oldest restaurant operating in the same structure at
the original location.
Once called Oakdale Bar & Clam house, it opened in
1861. Then, when Lincoln was president, it was on the
waterfront. A plank road connected this area with downtown. Steam beers, clams & seafood dishes were served.
Early proprietor, C. Yaeger, featured his own brand of
wines. The original building, with a hammered tin ceiling,
where gaslights illuminated early gustatory scenes,
still serves as a barroom.
The Old Clam House continues its tradition of serving fine and fresh seafood& bever ages to please the
discriminating palate.
Erected 1997 by E Clampus Vitus Capitulus Redivivus Yerba Buena #1.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 37° 44.588′ N, 122° 24.297′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Produce Market. Marker is at the intersection of Bayshore Boulevard and Oakdale Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Bayshore Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 299 Bayshore Boulevard, San Francisco CA 94124, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 6, 2020
2. The Old Clam House - 1861 Marker - wider view
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 6, 2020
3. The Old Clam House
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 5, 2014
4. The Old Clam House Neon Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 555 times since then and 94 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 24, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
