Popi’s Oysterette

Category
Commercial
Location
Marina District, San Francisco
Year Completed
2023

About
Popi’s Oysterette occupies a prominent corner and brings together restaurateurs behind Tacolicious with chef Melissa Perfit’s seafood-driven cooking. The design translates the atmosphere of the California shoreline into an urban dining room.
A custom blue terrazzo counter anchors the space and acts as both stage and shoreline. Zellige tile surfaces introduce subtle variation across the walls, echoing the shifting patterns of water and fishing nets while adding depth and texture.






Moments of playful material expression—Douglas fir paneling, saturated color, and illustrated wallpaper—balance the intimacy of the room. The restaurant feels less like a themed interior and more like a memory of the coast carried into the city.
Project Recognition
San Francisco Chronicle, “New Oyster Bar from ‘Top Chef’ Alum puts Fresh Spin on Classic S.F. Seafood ”
Team: Popi’s Oysterette (Mike Barrow, Joe Hargrave, Melissa Perfit), Designed by Studio Anand Sheth, Photographed by Nicholas V. Ruiz.




