"Caviar is tinned poetry." This adage from Sony Mordechai truly captures the elegance of dining on this luscious undersea delicacy. Whether on crisp tater tots, atop blinis, or with crème fraiche, San Francisco takes the fine art of serving caviar seriously.
Here are the most posh restaurants in our seafaring city to receive the highest quality of caviar, all of which enhance the experience even further by our culinary innovation to deliver it on the most inventively lavish dishes.
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3127 Fillmore St / Website
No caviar list would be complete without the globally renowned, three-Michelin Star Atelier Crenn. This resplendent Cow Hollow masterpiece by current Iron Chef Dominique Crenn is devoted to utilizing the freshest ingredients, especially when it comes to her caviar. Definitely do not miss out on their single bite with banana, pecans, and of course, gold leaf.
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1890 Bryant St Suite 100 / Website
Potrero Hill's Ernest is another ultimate caviar wonderland, generously offering it in many distinctly delicious variations! You can truly taste the artisty of Chef Brandon Rice in either his comforting caviar and crème fraiche with tater tots, or in the enticingly interactive handrolls with seaweed, plump ikaura, beef tartare, and sushi rice. Experience his ingenuity within this sleek interior, along with the inventive cocktails and desserts.
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568 Sacramento St / Website
Leo's Oyster bar is a community classic in the Financial District for the freshest seafood next to the Embarcadero's serene waterfront. Take a break from the hustle and bustle outside in their swanky oasis with some caviar served alongside a truffled beet pancake and creamy creme fraiche for a true island resort feel.
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25 Lusk St / Website
25 Lusk near Mission Bay is the perfect getaway from the Giants stadium. Ascend to their magnifently picturesque rooftop for caviar served three ways with delectable blinis. These irresistable plates arrive with generous red onion, dill, and crème fraiche, with the sweeping view and elevated ambience further adding to their uniquely San Francisco delight.
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557 Valencia St / Website
Newly opened in the Mission, Ancora is our premiere pick in this eclectic neighborhood for their incredibly fresh seafood and exclusively comprehensive Caviar Service. This highly coveted experience is a must-try for their included Dutch baby, offered any day of the week. Also don't miss out on Chef Nick Anichini's deluxe Prix Fixe seven-course seafood menu, all for only $125 a person.
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138 Mason St / Website
For caviar Vietnamese-style, definitely try Bodega SF's sophisticated reimagining of the traditional Bahn Knot. These light bites pack extraordinary flavor and textures with their crispy savory pancakes contrasting the both the soft caviar and shrimp. These cute but complex morsels are all served with perilla leaves to create the perfect bite-sized flavor gifts.
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800 North Point St / Website
Near Fisherman's Wharf is the highly acclaimed Gary Danko. This New American restaurant excels in both comforting classics and more sumptuous fare. You will feel right at home in their contemporary interior, cozily feasting upon their caviar served atop either buckwheat blinis with smoked salmon, or on their phenomenal glazed oysters.
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1320 Castro St / Website
Head over to Castro for this responsibly sourced hotspot, which boasts the refined delicacies of malossol style caviar, as well as exclusive selections of kaluga, Siberian sturgeon, and golden oscietra. The highlight here is also their Caviar Trio to sample all three, made deluxe with a serving of marble potatoes and house-cultured smetana, all for uner $100.
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1 Ferry Plaza Building 16 / Website
Just when you thought the Ferry Building couldn't get any better, now you can enjoy the freshest caviar right by the sea after a long day of exploring the Embarcadero! Here you can have a leisurely tasting of this award-winning company's small handcrafted and antibiotic-free American caviar, complete with weekend special mimosas and hand-selected charcuterie boards.
Caviar truly are the treasured gems of the sea, served in our own spectacular gems all around San Francisco!
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