Elite Event: Nautical by Nature

I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many oysters in one place at one time, made available to my stomach and myself… and it was a beautiful, beautiful thing. My +1 added some of the photos and you can easily be impressed and I felt my jaws drop when I saw that oyster bar, a tear slipped down my face and it fell on the plate of oysters, seasoning them even more, not that I needed it– their lavish set up of sauces was more than enough to appeal to anybody’s palate.
This place rocks, I am SO GLAD I came and discovered this little hole in the wall by the sea. Driving by I had never thought to come in and who wants to eat at a place with «resort» in the name? It sounds too posh, but the ambiance is posh while the prices remain reasonable (I had the happy hour along with their oysters before heading down and realizing I had died and gone to heaven).
They provided some sliders too which must have been what Harold and Kumar were seeking, except it ain’t at White Castle, it’s at the Mission Rock Resort. I cannot wait for another excuse to come back to this place– I will gladly throw my hard-​earned money at them like a certain situation where folks throw money at a person dancing on a chrome-​plated pole.
The staff were awesome, from the wait staff to the Unilocal folks to the bartenders who mixed ethereally intriguing and delicious drinks. The cucumber drink was just divine. I think Ralph Waldo Emerson probably would have written a book on just that drink alone.
Had such a great time, thanks to Abby for organizing, thanks to the owner for coming out and giving us a brief history and his welcoming presence. And the awesome accordion player too!
Met some awesome folks this night, had more fun than I could have imagined and life is now complete after this event. The end.

First time attending a Unilocal Elite event, and I have to say I was blown away by how much fun this was! Greeted warmly by Abby and the Unilocal team when we checked in, the cool evening air was a perfect complement to the small plates and seafood bar that Mission Rock served up. Friendly bartenders and staff made sure everyone was taken care of without having to wait, and the accordionist was an unexpected but awesome addition to the party!
Thanks to Abby and the Unilocal crew for making everyone feel so welcome, and for putting on such a fantastic event! :)

This was my first Unilocal elite event and I was blown away. I knew it was likely going to be a great event based on the description and Abby’s record — it was beyond my expectations.
At the event, there were delicious oysters, cerviche, shrimp cocktail — definitely my favorite part of the event. I can’t believe they have these oysters at 0.99 cents during their Happy Hour (3−7pm). I’ll definitely be back for the incredible seafood. Besides the awesome raw bar, there were sliders, veggie platters, tuna tartare, crab meat poppers, fruit/​cheese platter, kabobs, etc.
Most notable for me was the ambiance. The restaurant sits by the water and the view is picturesque and classic San Francisco. I loved that they brought a musician (who played the accordion) because the live music added an element to the whole event that cannot be beat. It felt like we were along the coast of France.
Much appreciation with the bar staff, the manager, and Abby for organizing the whole event. This nothing short of epic!

My favorite Unilocal Elite Event so far! I never knew Mission Rock Resort existed until this event and I LOVED IT! Mission Rock is a bit of a ways from the heart of the city but parking is plentiful and the venue is spacious which is great for groups. I loved the back patio area which overlooked the bay. It is the perfect place to hang out on a nice day in the city. Even on a foggy day, they have heat lamps in the back patio which will keep you pretty warm. The food, drinks and OYSTERS were great! Their drinks were delicious and strong, my favorite was the Dutch Mule. The Marin Miyagi oysters were so good!!! They locally come from Tomales Bay and were super fresh! Best part is that during HH, they are only $ 0.99!
Overall, this was a WONDERFUL event at a WONDERFUL venue. Aside from the great food and drinks, the ambiance and company was great. The accordion also added a great touch! It was fun seeing old Unilocalers and meeting new ones. We had a lot of fun. Thank you Abby and team for organizing and Mission Rock Resort for hosting! We will def be back!

This was my first Unilocal elite event and it was lots of fun. I wasn’t sure what to expect so I brought one of my friends with me since we were allowed to bring a +1. With good company, it’s always fun. Met other elites and shared our life long stories, you know, the usual.
The food was amazing! There were oysters, chiveche, sliders, veggie platter, fruit and cheese platter, etc. The skewers and shrimp cocktail were my two favorites and the overall atmosphere was fun. If only he weather was warmer like last week, but hey, it’s nbd. I already book marked Mission Rock Resort to come back another time for brunch or dinner.
Thank you Abby and the team for putting this event together, can’t wait to go to the next one!

The oyster bar was super delicious — it included a variety of sauces to enhance the briney yet sweet taste of each gem! I also sampled the crab cocktail and super large shrimp: both were simply executed and fresh.
The cheese board had a nice selection of standards and a interesting ricotta ball coated in paprika? The crudités and fruits were crisp and freshly washed — always a plus in my mind!
I enjoyed the open bar with smiling servers! There was also a self serve beer station with a good variety of craft beers. The outdoor patio was great but would have been amazing if it was warmer out (not their fault).
I had a minor flashback of being in the south of France due to the musical stylings of the accordion player.

Thanks for putting this fab event on! Lovely to meet fellow Unilocalers! Big props to Mission Rock and the Unilocal team for a seamless event. Hope to meet many of you more at another event :)

What a delightful event! Thanks so much Abby for making this happen. It was my first Unilocal event and it couldn’t have been a better experience!
Everyone was super friendly and the restaurant is a great place that I will definitely keep in mind for Happy Hour in SOMA!
Cheers to the waiters and bartenders, all very skilled and helpful.
Until next time!
Sev.

Sooo much fun! Thank you Abby for such an amazing event!
Food– Oyster bar was on point, they have happy hour monday through friday from 3−7pm. $.99 oysters, $ 7 wines, $ 6 draft beers, and $ 7 well drinks great selection and perfect place to catch up with friends without breaking your pocket.
The servers and bartenders are very attentive and friendly. The Dutch mule was my favorite drink!
Beautiful view and very serene right by the water, very romantic vibe when you go upstairs, you will not be cold here no matter what weather SF has in store for us because of the lovely heaters all around.
My boyfriend had the Clam upstairs and he loved it, he described it buttery and said it was the most fresh clam he’s had! We met Freddy the ‘clam shucker’ he was awesome!
Met some great people and will definitely be back!

A really fun, straight forward, and chill event!
The food was laid out really well, with a buffet line and servers walking around. Outside on the patio, which was liberally speckled with heaters, there was a fresh oyster bar!
Throw in buckets of beer and a very open bar, it was a really fun event to just kick back and hang out with some Unilocalers.
Thanks for putting everything together, Abby!

A perfect San Francisco evening on the bay — and what a way to take it all in! Spicy «snake eyes» in-​hand, accordion music in the air, and Unilocalers all around.
Much appreciation for the bar staff, their helpfulness with ordering, and their skill with pouring. The Snake Eyes was my favorite, but the Dutch Mule and the sangria were also very good. I also dug the oyster bar, and was very pleased to learn about the .99C oyster nights.
I was afraid it would be too cool outside to enjoy the patio, but I’m happy to report the heaters did the trick and I didn’t mind the weather one bit. (In fact, I quite enjoyed it!)
I’m so glad to have finally discovered this gem spot — I hope to be spending more evenings like this one in the future.
PS — Thanks for the gangsta Unilocal gloves!

What an awesome first time Unilocal event! Great drinks, awesome oyster bar, and amazing group of people to meet and be around! Shoutout to Abby for being so friendly and talking to everyone and making sure everything was going smoothly.
The accordion player was a very nice touch to a lovely evening. The oyster bar was constantly filled and was almost never empty. The bartenders were quick and consistent with their drinks. Overall, what a great first experience for my first Unilocal event.
Met lots of fun and interesting people. Feel free to add me on Unilocal to those that read this and I hope to see you again at the next Unilocal event!

My first Unilocal event and it did not disappoint! We arrived a bit early, so we hung out upstairs at the bar and got some happy hour oysters for $ 1 per oyster… little did we know there would be so much more to come! Mission Rock Resort is located right next to the water and has a beautiful view with outdoors seating.
There was a check-​in ‘giveaway’ of either a flask or a shotglass, and they had fingerless gloves as well. So cute because the nice lounge balcony area could get a little chilly with the wind, but the plentiful heaters helped a lot.
There was a nice open area indoors with a buffet area of sliders, skewers, chips, fruit, etc. and there was an oyster bar outdoors on the balcony area. They kept refilling the oyster bar and it never looked more than half gone! They also had a very nice accordion player who played for us the entire night. There was a lot of tables for people to sit at and eat, and I really appreciated the servers who walked around with food samplings for us as well, so people didn’t even have to get up to get more food that often.
There were buckets filled with beer and also a table with sangria. I tried the sangria which was delicious! I also want to note that their cucumber cocktail was delicious, and possibly the best drink I’ve ever had. Very refreshing, not too cucumber-​y, and only a hint of alcohol (though this may be dangerous for some people… haha).
Thanks Abby and the team at Mission Rock Resort for an amazing time!

Thanks Abby and Unilocal for such a great time as always!
One of my best friends and I stopped by for the event immediately after work and had a great time. My fave was the oyster bar! I have great memories of Mission Rock because we used to party here tons when I was in my early twenties. I was happy to be able to check it out after so many years. Beautiful views and great ambiance. The food and service was great. Can’t wait for the next event and thanks again!

A-​ma-​zing! I was in awe already when I took my first steps entering this spacious seafood spot!
There were petite servings that were coming around, a side area of food starters and an area serving up wine!
The view was gorgeous and dress it up with generous amounts of raw oysters, outside dining and the glorious instrument being played, it was a lovely ambiance and evening well spent.
It was a great mixer.
Thanks Abby and the crew for a wonderful time!

Awesome elite event! We truly enjoyed the food and drinks here. The staff were attentive and friendly. We had a great time here! I will definitely be back!

Awesome event tonight! Can’t believe it took me about 4 years to finally have went to an elite party! So glad I got to finally check it out. Food was awesome, drinks were stiff and the venue was perfect. Definitely will be back to mission rock resort to check out the happy hour. Cheers, until the next event!

Great event for this first timer +1 to SF Unilocal elite. Abby did a great job selecting and organizing this small and quaint event. Kudos to you and your stellar team.
Mission Rock Resort is right on the water not far from ATT park. They have two levels including a huge deck over the water.
Bartenders worked hard to keep a variety of drinks flowing including beers, wine, and just about any mixed drink you can think of.
Top menu items at the self service bar included killer oysters (they have $ 1 oysters every night), large shrimp, crab cakes, and mini sliders. Also meat on skewers, a variety of cheeses on crackers, or chips, or fruit.
Once we sat by the outdoor heaters staff came around with other delicious appetizers including guacamole on toast and tuna tartare.
A musician serenaded us during the evening making for a very special event. Met a number a great people and am looking forward to the next one.
If you have never tried them, great date night!
Thanks again to Abby and our dear hosts at Mission Rock.

What a perfect way to celebrate the last day of Summer!
I’m not usually around the Potrero Hill area, but I’m glad I got to check it out! Mission Rock Resort has a beautiful view of the water and would be a lovely place for a date night and/​or happy hour.
Unilocalers could enjoy the event inside or outside — both areas filled with food, drinks, and company. Although it was a bit chilly during the event, my +1 and I stayed outside the entire time for the gorgeous scenery (thank you, heat lamps).
The talented, Rob Reich, also serenaded the crowd with his accordion tunes on the patio. His music was incredibly soothing and entertaining. The event itself had a relaxing and chill vibe, which was a great atmosphere to socialize with other Unilocalers and enjoy the delicious food and beverages:
— All You Can Eat Oyster Bar
— Guacamole on Toast
— Meat on Skewers
— Tuna Tartare
— Cheese & Crackers
— Chips & Dip
— Mini Sliders
— Crab cakes
— Fruit
I super appreciate the staff and their hard work throughout the night. They were friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Thank you Abby S., Rob Reich, and all of the staff at Mission Rock Resort for organizing such a fun, smooth sailing event!

Despite being active in the Unilocal community for years, this was my first Unilocal event. Honestly, I regret that it took me this long to attend one — it was such a fun event!
The coordinators (plus Abby!) did such a great job putting together this shindig, and I was happy that I got to bring the guy along, too! It was so nice finally meeting Unilocaler-​ers in person, and making connections.
At Mission Rock, the bartenders were complete superstars and made fantastic drinks (especially their mojitos!). Also, big shout-​out to the accordion, who was very skilled!
Thank you, Unilocal,for such a fantastic first event! I couldn’t be happier :)