Sotto Mare – Seafood
Stepping into this bustling North Beach landmark feels like entering a lively seaside tavern where the air is thick with the briny scent of fresh oysters and the convivial clatter of crab crackers. Chilled platters of cracked Dungeness crab and bowls of steaming clams in fragrant broth take center stage, inviting diners to roll up their sleeves and dive into the ocean’s bounty. From the delicate saltiness of traditional baccala to the vibrant, creamy crunch of a classic Crab Louis, every dish celebrates the unadorned purity of the sea in a space that hums with authentic San Francisco charm.
552, Green Street, San Francisco, CA +14153983181 https://www.sottomaresf.com/0Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Sotto Mare
Dairy-Free at Sotto Mare
Sotto Mare in San Francisco has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including West Coast Oyster on half shell, East Coast Oyster on half shell and Combo Louis Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Sotto Mare
Sotto Mare in San Francisco has 12 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including West Coast Oyster on half shell, East Coast Oyster on half shell and Combo Louis Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Sotto Mare
Sotto Mare in San Francisco has 19 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including West Coast Oyster on half shell, East Coast Oyster on half shell and Combo Louis Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Sotto Mare
Sotto Mare in San Francisco has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Richie's Marinated Cold Cracked Dungeness Crab, Clam on half shell and Smoked Salmon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Sotto Mare
Sotto Mare in San Francisco has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Clam on half shell and Clam Steamers in Broth. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Sotto Mare
Sotto Mare in San Francisco has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Combo Louis Salad, Clam on half shell and Crab Louis Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Sotto Mare
Sotto Mare in San Francisco has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Clam on half shell and Smoked Salmon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Sotto Mare
Sotto Mare in San Francisco has 7 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Linguine with Manila Clams, Fettuccine with Smoked Salmon and Richie's Marinated Cold Cracked Dungeness Crab. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Sotto Mare
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cheese Wedge Salad | 18.1 g | 40.6 g |
| The Best Damn Crab Cioppino | 7.4 g | 27.3 g |
| Richie's Marinated Cold Cracked Dungeness Crab | 0.4 g | 25.6 g |
| East Coast Oyster on half shell | 83.4 g | 23.6 g |
| West Coast Oyster on half shell | 37.1 g | 19.1 g |
| Clam Steamers in Broth | 4.7 g | 16 g |
| Clam on half shell | 0 g | 14.3 g |
| Smoked Salmon | 0 g | 13.7 g |
| Crab Cocktail Salad | 17.5 g | 10.9 g |
| Crab Louis Salad | 8.7 g | 10.6 g |
| Combo Louis Salad | 8.7 g | 10.6 g |
| Fettuccine with Smoked Salmon | 74.2 g | 7.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Cold Cracked Dungeness Crab - $55.95: Whole crab Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Richie's Marinated Cold Cracked Dungeness Crab - $56.95: Whole crab, house marinade Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Salmon - $14 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Benita's Baccala - $12: Salted cod Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- West Coast Oyster on half shell - $2 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- East Coast Oyster on half shell - $3 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clam on half shell - $1.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clam Steamers in Broth - $27.95 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Crab Cocktail Salad - $24 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Louis Salad - $37 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combo Louis Salad - $33 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: lunch
- Blue Cheese Wedge Salad - $10: Crisp iceberg lettuce wedge, blue cheese crumbles, creamy dressing, fresh tomato wedges Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prawn Cocktail Salad - $18 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bay Shrimp Cocktail Salad - $15 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prawn Louis Salad - $28 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bay Shrimp Louis Salad - $25 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $7 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- The Best Damn Crab Cioppino - $54.95: Crab, seafood, tomato broth, served with bread and butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta and Risotto
- Risotto with Seafood - $30.95: Chef's choice seafood Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine with Manila Clams - $27.95: White cream sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine with Smoked Salmon - $28.95: White cream sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine with Seafood - $29.95: Choice of white cream sauce or pomodoro Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Sotto Mare
- Is Sotto Mare dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Sotto Mare has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including West Coast Oyster on half shell, East Coast Oyster on half shell and Combo Louis Salad.
- What can I eat at Sotto Mare on a dairy-free diet?
- West Coast Oyster on half shell, East Coast Oyster on half shell and Combo Louis Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 12 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Is Sotto Mare gluten-free?
- 12 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Sotto Mare?
- Blue Cheese Wedge Salad, at roughly 40.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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