(800 Block Gang – Moose of SF Tequila Shop, Ramzy of Seafood Station, and Jorge & Gio of Pizza Express)
Recently, we sat down with Ramzy of Seafood Station to chat about his restaurant and being a Bernal merchant.
Can you tell us a little about the history of Seafood Station and how it came to be located in Bernal Heights?
It started with a love for seafood boils, and I couldn’t find a good spot in San Francisco. So, my team and I decided to create our twist on the food we love the most. Seafood Station was born, and we chose Bernal Heights as our location because it’s a part of my family history. I grew up right here next door and now working next door to my father’s shop, which has been here since the 80s.
Seafood Station Bernal Heights
What sets your seafood apart from other seafood restaurants in the area?
The main difference between other seafood restaurants and us in the area is our small restaurant, where we can focus on providing consistency, taking time, and putting effort into the food. But the real difference is the ambiance and the welcoming feeling of being a part of our family. We treat our customers like family.
Can you walk us through your menu and highlight some of your most popular dishes?
We have many popular dishes, such as the mussels chorizo and lime, a unique recipe from my San Marco, Guatemala chef. It’s made with heavy cream, water, Mexican-style chorizo, lime juice, and chicken broth. Another popular dish is the San Francisco staple seafood soup, the cioppino, made with clams, mussels, shrimp, and cod with two slices of garlic bread. It’s been a staple of San Francisco since the 1800s. My personal favorite is the cod tacos. They are light, flaky, and fresh.
How do you source your seafood and ensure its quality?
We source our seafood from local markets and fishermen who we trust. We ensure its quality by thoroughly inspecting it and preparing it fresh daily.
Lobster at Seafood Station Bernal Heights
Can you share memorable customer experiences or stories from your time running Seafood Station?
Every day, we encounter different types of people from different regions of the world, but there are always people that we share memorable experiences with. Of course, every person has a different experience every time they come. Still, everybody feels amazed and appreciated by the restaurant.
What do you like about being a Cortland business?
Being on Cortland is everything to me. It’s a part of my family history. We chose Cortland because my family started living here in the 80s, next to me at Pay Little Market.
What do you like to do when you’re not at the restaurant?
When I’m not at the restaurant, I like to check out other seafood restaurants and see what they do to check out the competition.
What advice do you have for anyone interested in launching a new business?
My advice is never to give up.
What exciting things can we expect from Seafood Station in 2023?
We’re working on coming out with a new menu. Hopefully, we’ll have new pasta and salads to offer.
Seafood 🦞 Station 🚉 Restaurant on Cortland Avenue in San Francisco is a great family friendly place. They do Seafood 🦞 Right. The Food 🍱 is Scrumptious and Delicious, if high quality Seafood you are looking for… come to Seafood Station . Prices are good and Service is great, Thanks for being part of the community.