Quite the seafood restaurant just by the bay in SF. We had a great meal there a few months back but I dont have the details to hand anymore. The fish was all quite fresh and tasty and we got the opportunity to try some off the run things that they prepared well read more

This was my first time dining here. We sat at the bar first and were greeted by super friendly bartenders! They whipped some fantastics drinks for my party while we waited for our table. Once seated, we ordered their Ahi tartare with crispy rice chips and oysters to start. The tartare was a visual treat with a seaweed dusted rice chips shaped over a dome! The pacific oysters were great, super fresh and crisp. We decided on ordering their long nose skate and waygu ribeye for the entree. It was a lovely pair and along with the paired wine, we found a perfect balance between a red that is able to accentuate the skate's buttery flavors and holds its own with the waygu. The waygu was good medium rare and just bursting with flavors! One thing I'd comment is on the portions of the dishes. I think the portions were a little small given the price and would've wished for slight larger portions especially given that all dishes were meant to be shred. Overall it was a wonderful dining experience and one that I would recommend checking out if you ever find yourself in the Sf financial district area. read more

Angler - Yummy! - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

When you go to a Michelin star restaurant, the bar is set high, as are expectations. You know you're going to get a culinary experience with great presentation, taste, textures and creativity. Heading to Angler, maybe the bar was set too high. We went for the "Cook for you" prex-fixe menu, where you aren't sure what you'll get as the chef changes it daily. But, being a seafood you know the type. First thing out was a small pancake with a horseradish cream topped with chives and a side of caviar. While it sounded interesting, the caviar didn't have that salinity they you fine to expect and the horseradish cream was very toned down, so it didn't stand out in any way. The bluefin tuna and kelp with rice crisp had some nice texture and good flavor with each bite but felt like something was lacking. There was this salmon bite in a pickled vegetable crisp sitting in a leafy green, which was eaten like a small taco, and had nice components between the fish and pickled vegetable crisp. The came that frog legs, which was not expected, but ended up being possibly the most flavorful item. The outside was very crispy, and seasoned perfectly, while the meat was tender and juicy. It also came right off the bone, leaving the bone completely clean. Just very good. The Parker house rolls with seafood butter did not pop like I thought it would. The rolls tasted basic and the seaweed butter really didn't have that seaweed flavor come through. Just felt like a missed opportunity. The scallop dish could have used a hard sear to give some texture, and the butter sauce they sat in didn't really add much to the bite. There was a full Radicchio with best puree drizzle along with asparagus. The raddichio was interesting, but very yet note. The asparagus didn't stand out in any way. The butterfly cut sea bream had a nice, crispy skin on top, and was told it was deboned, however, we found multiple bones still in the fish. There was also a steak that was actually cooked well, and seasoned well, but very fatty in many areas. There was also a potato dish that tasted bland, like a baked potato in a sour cream sauce, as well as a mushroom dish which was decent. Dessert consisted of a marshmallow ice cream, a okay in a candy bar that tastes somewhat like a Butterfinger, and I followed out coconut with a coconut ice cream inside. The candy bar was interesting but none blew you mind. Overall, expectations were high yet we felt let down overall. Highlights were the frog legs and that salmon bite. But, for the price, was not worth it to us. read more

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Angler has been on my bookmarks list for a while, and deserves 5+stars! This is a restaurant where you get an experience. It's elegant and cozy (almost feels like a huge, open-floor cabin), yet approachable (judging by the casualwear by the diners). You can't miss the open kitchen with wood-fired ovens at the back of the restaurant. The food was simple but full of flavor. I had the aged black cod, which came with pickled shimeji and embered fumet. The latter two items are as much a mystery to you as they are to me, but they were a great pairing with the fish. The skin had the right crisp and it was almost like a soup, which was comforting on that rainy Saturday afternoon. My boyfriend ordered from the Quick Catch menu, a 3-course meal that started with an appetizer of Pacific oysters (I got to have one too). He chose the half sea bream with coconut and swarnadwipa for his entree, which had a good tang to it. We shared the soft serve sundae, which they coat in caramel right before they serve it to you. Everything hit the spot, we weren't too full by the end. We were accommodated within the last 30 minutes of lunch without a reservation, this seems like the place where having one is recommended. read more

Attentive service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Comfortable ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I expected more given their one Michelin star. Overall a good meal but nothing seemed extraordinary, though one does not see frog legs on the menu often. The frog legs appetizer was fun to try. All the seafood dishes were well executed but nothing really stood out. The roasted chicken skin was flavorful but the breast meat itself seemed slightly dry unless you put some sauce on it. The extra truffle shavings on the roasted leeks did not seem to add much to the dish. read more

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We had an incredible dinner at Angler on New Year's Eve. Everything from start to finish was exceptional. We enjoyed a beautiful bottle of champagne and a thoughtfully coursed meal, but our favorite touch was adding the caviar to start - such a perfect way to begin the evening. The midnight champagne toast was unforgettable, and stepping outside into the rain as fireworks lit up the sky felt truly magical, like something out of a movie. Thank you for such a special experience and for helping us ring in the new year in the most memorable way. read more

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I am a big fresh fish lover and don't see enough of it in San Francisco, so I was excited to try out Angler. First off - service and ambiance was great. The cocktail I had (Wildwood) was spot-on, and my wife's mocktail was great too. The wine list was quite impressive, the somm was knowledgeable, and prices were reasonable. Onto the food: To start, we ordered the Bluefin Tuna & Kelp with Rice Crisp ($28), Norwegian Trout, Canary Melon & Shiso ($15), and Parkerhouse Rolls ($16). The trout and rolls were excellent. The tuna was good, but not revelatory (and one warning: make sure to evenly distribute the jelly - if you get too much the tuna is overwhelmingly sour). For mains, three of us split the whole chicken ($80) and the skate ($55)(expecting to have leftovers). The chicken was incredible. Unfortunately, the skate was mediocre. Without the brown butter sauce it was undersalted, but the brown butter sauce was so rich that it overwhelmed the flavor of the skate. And the texture was a bit mushy. For dessert we had the soft serve sundae ($17) and sightglass coffee ($5). The coffee was great. The sundae was just okay. My takeaway: when Angler is great, it's great, but unfortunately I think the menu is not at a consistent level. I would likely eat there for lunch with a known good menu item but otherwise probably would not return - it is simply not good enough at the price point for me to justify a visit. read more

Wow what a rip off. I had heard so many great things about this place. The drinks are over priced for the size you get. The portions for entree are an appetizer. They are trying to act at a level they clearly aren't. The wait staff doesn't care because the 20% tip is automatically added with the 6% mandate. The Cod entree was maybe 3 ounces. Some dishes tasted amazing but the side dishes came out an hour after the paired entree. We ordered cocktails that never came. If you do try this place make sure you order multiple drinks at the same time because even when there is plenty of staff good luck getting them to do their job. But hey why should they when the tip is included. read more

Came for a fancy Tuesday lunch to treat a friend, and WOW what a treat! Ambiance: it's a beautiful interior with a LOT of mounted fish on the walls, wood paneling, open oven/fire along inside back wall where they're cooking the food with open flame, random pile of fox pelts on the way to the bathroom, flamboyant octopus toilet paper holder. Loved the setting. Food: we opted for the lunch set menu and added on fries and an order of the frog legs. Set menu had oysters (2 each) with a fantastic kelp vinegar and a tomato based sauce. Fresh, briny, delicious. Next we opted for the fish which came deboned and with super crisp skin. Fish was well seasoned and we had a tureen of an amazing coconut based sauce on the side to pour over. Well-seasoned and perfectly dressed salad greens were on the side. It was rich and absolutely delicious. The spicy fried frog legs were amazing. Loved the waiter's encouragement that we lean in and get messy and we definitely did. Spicy salty greasy, with super crisp outside and tender meat inside, the frog legs were a treat. If you like spicy wings, think of this as a bougie upgrade! Loved the warm towels that came with the frog legs so we could clean our hands. There was also an AMAZING creme fraiche ranch to dip. Fries were perfectly seasoned and crisp as well, with a seaweed ketchup that tasted like regular ketchup but much more savory. Ended the meal with their soft serve sundae (part of the set meal). I was tempted by the blueberry sorbet, but I'm glad I picked the sundae. The smoked hot salted caramel poured on top was DIVINE. If you are a caramel lover like me, this is a must-order, hands down. The crunch of the slightly bitter cacao nibs set up the intensity of the caramel and lushness of the soft serve perfectly. Service: Angler strikes a perfect balance of S.F. casual but with upscale fancy. Utensils arrived at the start of the meal in a pretty copper cup and we'd grab what we needed throughout the meal. But when I'd get up to go to the bathroom, I'd come back to see my napkin refolded. The water glasses were beautiful thin cups that were gorgeous. Service was impeccable - friendly but not overly casual, but also not stuffy either (though it prob helped that my friend and I together are loud and boisterous and made the waiter laugh). I had high expectations for Angler but honestly it exceeded them. It's not cheap, but it was extremely high quality and perfect for a special treat. Can't wait to come back to try out dinner! My one disappointment is that I came specifically to try their famous potato, but it's only served at dinner time. That will be my next visit! read more

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Indeed it was truly an exquisite culinary dining experience at Angler. The ambiance and views of the San Francisco Bay were great. I met Martha Nell and Alana for lunch and we all ordered the Quick Catch, a prix-fixe menu. We began with the Pacific Oysters with Seaweed Vinegar and Embered Tomato on the side. The Sea Bream, a mild white fish, had a crispy blistered skin after being grilled on an open hearth, served with a coconut and Swarnadwipa sauce and lettuces with Meyer lemon vinaigrette and herbs. The dessert was a soft-serve sundae topped with embered salted caramel and cacao nibs. I am sorry that the Parkerhouse rolls with cultured seaweed butter were not included in the Quick Catch but next time, I'll just add them to the meal as they look so irresistibly delicious. For digestive purposes only, we had a very nice Spanish white, Macabeo Frontonio 2023 that paired very well with the Sea Bream. After a great meal, I always enjoy a double espresso and snifter of Drambuie but I found it odd that they can offer a Petrus for US$5,000 but canmot offer espresso or cappuccino⁠, only drip coffee. All in all, I had a very memorable experience and I will definitely return especially to check out the Berkshire Pork Chop that I eyeballed on the menu read more

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Visited Angler for a late birthday dinner with my coworkers. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant upon entering felt cozy yet upscale with interesting taxidermy/fish decorations mounted on the walls and an open kitchen.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Between three people we ordered the parker rolls, embered oysters, and the frog legs to start. Everything was delicious but the frog legs were a surprising standout. For the mains we ordered two lobsters and a chicken. In hindsight this was way too much food, as all of these dishes were meant to be shared. The lobsters were succulent and the chicken was perfectly cooked, however they did not stand out as much as I had hoped. Service was extremely attentive and friendly as expected from a Michelin starred restaurant. I enjoyed the experience but I have to say it is a bit pricey for what it is, especially with the 20% service fee and 6% sf mandate added to the bill. read more

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This was a great place to go eat. The only downside was it is on Embarcadero in SF and because I booked late we sat outside. Just because where the restaurant is the traffic is quite noisy (motorcycles, low riders with loud music) and you get a lot of foot traffic walking in front of you. After seeing them cook over an open fire inside I wish I ate inside instead. One cool thing is because it get cold outside they also leave blankets for you if you don't dress heavy enough. Service: awesome, we ordered a low end bottle of wine and got a super knowledgable sommelier. They charged us for the wrong bottle so we ended up getting the wine for free without even asking. It was super awesome and I still would have paid for the bottle. Food: Really great variety of seafood and side food compliments. Whatever they do with their different sauces is incredible. For this part we did chefs choice and you have to be patient. The first 4 apps are great and then you get brought a salad and while the salad is also good and high quality I was kind of like WTF this is what we are getting here are you serious..... Then after the salad they bring you nothing but home run hitters.... full lobster with butter sauce, a full fish with one of the best side potatoes I've had in my life. The bread side.... whatever they do with the bread..... simply incredible. The final part is they bring an ice cream desert and it was such a great night cap. Since it was my Wife's birthday they even put a candle in ours. Would 100% go here again. Really really really enjoyed our experience here and I found it to be quite a good value for leaving incredibly full and enjoying all the flavors... looking back on it, even the salad. read more

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Have been to Angler for lunch and dinner and enjoyed my visits both times. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. They have confidence in what they like and their recommendations which I particularly am a fan of. Angler is seafood forward but does include a few meat items. The restaurant uses a hearth to cook things over an open fire which is a big selling point for me. For starters we had the Parker house rolls and oysters. Both were fantastic. The rolls are smaller than I expected but they were very good. They come with a seaweed butter which I wasn't the biggest fan of but the bread by itself is still delicious. We also had the asparagus and hen of the woods mushroom for the vegetable course. I enjoyed both. The mushrooms comes with a vinegar forward sauce and may not appeal to every one if you don't like too much acidity in your dishes. We had the skate and the cod for our mains. I thought the skate wing was better between the two as the brown butter sauce was great. You can never go wrong with cod in my opinion. The dish was good but wasn't as much of a stand out. I particularly enjoyed the snap peas that accompanied the fish. We finished off the meal with the sundae. The chocolate bar is also very good. Either one of those would be a great way to finish off the meal. read more

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No it's actually insane this place doesn't have 5 stars. Every single dish is an experience and the mastery that goes into it is worth every single penny and then some. The service is also incredible. Professional but still really fun. Carlos was our server and he felt like a friend by the end of the night. Hands down one of my top 5 restaurants of all time. read more

Mm m m everything we tried was so tasty and well balanced. My favorites have been and continue to be the tuna with cracker and the ice cream, definitely must orders if you like savory but sharp herbaceous flavor for the former and salty, savory, sweet for the latter. The ice cream just ruins all others, heck I'd come just for ice cream! The service here is just so friendly and welcoming, coming to you before you even think you have a need! Fun warm cabin cozy but refined ambiance with a great view of an open kitchen and bay bridge. Definitely a special experience. read more

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Thumbs up!! We went for our third time; it was for my boyfriend's birthday, second year. We went with "Let Us cook for you". We are glad we did. The food arrived on our pace (we didn't feel rushed) and dishes looked amazing. I missed the last 3 dishes: Salt & Pepper Squab, Whole Sea Bream with sauce and Soft Serve Sundae*** FYI, We LOOOVE their Soft Serve Sundae with homemade caramel and coffee nibs. Definitely ask for more caramel, it is that good! The ambiance is exactly what you'd expect from a tourist location: open kitchen with lots of action, warm lighting, and a nice hum of conversation (not too loud, thankfully). The room got busy halfway through our dinner. We would go again, during lunch (simple, budget friendly and delicious) most likely. Because afterwards, we would like to walk around the Ferry Building. read more

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I came here for lunch with a group if business colleagues. We were seated at a large, round table directly across from the kitchen. Far enough away to have a conversation with each other, but close enough to view food being cooked. The food is delicious. Everyone at my table ordered the lunch special and we got a few extras. Because if this, most of the food came family style. The only item I didn't like was the fish. I found too many small bones, but I'm not sure if I was supposed to have them in this dish or not. Staff were attentive and helpful. I admit that I hadn't been looking forward to coming here, but I did enjoy it. They also have a small bar to sit at should you wander in. I don't know if I would come here again unless it was a special occasion or if I had friends in town. read more

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Angler is delicious. Is it the best seafood restaurant I've ever been to? No. However, if you're looking for a beautiful date spot, or a restaurant along the waterfront where you know you'll enjoy any/every dish then this is the place for you. The frog legs were juicy and fell off the bone. They were crispy and unique. The shrimp had the right amount of seasoning and weren't overcooked at all. But the absolute favorite? The coconut ice cream. Not only did it have the perfect presentation, the consistency was unmatched. Service here is spectacular but expected from a restaurant with such prestige. read more

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Came here with my boyfriend for Valentine's day and wow! What a good dinner. We did the chef's choice. Good: - Super pretty place, incredibly modern - More than enough food - I thought I'd leave hungry but I was very very full at the end - The ice cream was so so tasty at the end, the cacao nibs + caramel sauce were perfect - Loved the bread and the kelp better - so sweet yet subtle - The fried chicken was so good! I usually don't like wings but this was so soft and easy to eat - The seaweed and tartar was so good,the seafood was flavorful Bad: - I did not like the skate wing - it tasted a little weird and fishy and raw, maybe just not my taste Overall I feel so lucky I had the chance to come to this Michelin Star, it was a 2.5 hour experience and was a great ambiance for catching up with my partner read more

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What a great evening. Staff went above and beyond after a cancelled reservation at Saison and a birthday in our group. Staff was attentive and provided great service. Timing of the courses was perfect and everything tasted great. Not a single bad bite the entire evening. Would highly recommend and would love to come back!! read more

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Where do I start? Service, ambiance, THE FOOD. We did the $150 tasting. Every single dish was fresh and delicately made. This does not mean lite in portion, we were stuffed by the end. My husband and I came with our 5 month old that can't sit in a high chair yet. They found the perfect table for us and everyone we interacted with were friendly and lovely to chat with. Absolutely would come back again and for $150, it's a DEAL. read more

Angler - Course 8? Baby getting a drink as well :) - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing restaurant fueled by their open fire cooking theme, Angler is a sister restaurant to Saison (another Michelin star restaurant). Initially, we came for their happy hour but turns out, happy hour isn't on Monday. That's alright we still enjoyed the regular menu. We had the oysters to start, which were delicious. Then the fried frog legs! My first time and they are slightly tougher than chicken but still delicious. We then go the Parker house roll and fish to share. We ended with the soft serve and cheese cake and highly recommend the soft serve! Everything was paired with wine, which the sommelier showed us a lovely collection of what they have! Service was very attentive as well. Would definitely come back again but it's not a place you can come often! read more

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They be taxing but they have good ice cream and really fresh seafood that reminds me of humuhumunukunukuapuaa fish that I had from the fish markets back home They also got frog legs and these frogs don't skip leg day. Would come back read more

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If I could sum up my Angler experience in one word, it'd be: disappointed. TL;DR -- the food is good, but simply not worthy of the hefty $$$ markup for dishes that don't feel elevated to the level I'd expect from a Michelin-star restaurant. I tried the whole roast chicken, seasonal corn side dish, ice cream sundae, and a few items from their drink menu... From the outset, things seemed off for me as a solo diner. As part of the waitress's spiel to neighboring tables (all couples), she emphasized "our dishes are meant to be shared." That's great, but why not offer at least 1-2 menu items that are single-portioned, or perhaps offer a smaller version of the other items upon request? For instance, when I asked if I could do a single portion of their signature "Parkerhouse Rolls," I was met with a simple "no." I didn't feel like an entire skillet of bread all to myself, so I passed on that one. Strike one. The next hiccup came when I asked to sample one of their wines (they have an extensive selection, literally a 100+ page book, but only a small few by the glass). Again, solo diners seemed like an afterthought. I sampled the first wine, which I did not care for, and asked to sample a second...the waitress kind of gave me a funny look, as if I had asked something completely outside the bounds of acceptability. This did not seem like an odd request to me, given that I was about to drop $25 on said glass, but perhaps they are not used to such requests. Fine. Strike 1.5. The food itself was fine, and herein likes the biggest issue (in my opinion). At a Michelin restaurant, I expect the dishes to "pop." It doesn't need to blow my mind, but there should be something that sets it apart, something I can't get elsewhere. For the chicken, it was barely a tick above something I could, in fact, get elsewhere for 1/8 the price. This dish cost $80 (again meant to be shared), but even at $40/ea for a couple, I simply can't justify it. The skin was perfectly crispy, the meat well seasoned, though I felt it could have been a tad bit juicier. It is served with a mustard gold sauce on the side in a gravy boat, which again was nothing special. When I asked for hot sauce, I expected something homemade (and perhaps more elevated), but I was presented with what tasted to me like re-bottled Cholula. I can see all this being okay at *maybe* half the cost, but at the end of the day it's chicken, folks. There is a limit... I also tried their side seasonal vegetable "embered corn," which was probably my favorite dish of the night (although also steep at $21). The corn itself had a nice smoky taste (from the embers), and was served inside a puree with a few nice garnishes like ricotta cheese. This was honestly the most "Michelin-like" dish of the night. The sundae was disappointing. Again, the flavor itself was fine, but the ice cream didn't taste especially creamy or elevated beyond your typical soft-serve. The caramel sauce and cocoa nib garnish, however, were delicious, with the former being especially buttery and the perfect amount of sweet. These didn't make up for the $17 price tag, though. I also felt the portion was small for a "shareable" dish, and they are a little stingy with the caramel. I am not one to typically ding restaurants for the "experience" (after all, we are there to eat!), however if you are marketing yourself as Michelin-level quality, then you need to have the chops to back it up. Moreover, this all just felt egregiously overpriced to me, even by "fine dining" standards. Of course I was aware of the menu prices going in, but generally if the value is there, I'm ok with it...and I wasn't getting a whole lot of value from Angler. This is, by the way, to say nothing of the hefty 26% mandatory service fee (20% "service charge" + 6% "SF mandate" ... reminder that there is no such mandate), and overall it's simply too much to swallow. So, sadly, I cannot recommend this restaurant if you are looking for an elevated dining experience in SF. Look elsewhere if you want more bang for your buck and a culinary journey that matches the hype. read more

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Ok, I think Angler tries to bring a grear smokehouse vibe but it somehow doesn't land as well. Ambience is good, rustic, and seeing the open kitchen and flames definitely gets you excited. The decor theme is also really cool! We came here for a double date. Went with "let us cook" option so that we don't have to think too much about what to order. Things got off to interesting pretty quick. We started with tuna tartare with some rice paper crisps, that was really good! And, then with turbot shashimi on sesame leaf, and jumped straight to deep fried frog legs! Neither of us had ever eaten frog before, so that was new! It tasted softer than chicken! Both the guys in our group finshed theirs, but both the girls gave their best but didn't dare to finish (knowing that it was frog) haha.. then, we went to radicchio.. i think this was the hardest dish to eat.. it was like giant leaves of the lettuce with beatroot (i think) sauce dripping all over and very hard to cut.. come on! Just cut it into bite sized slices so that one can eat easily! We don't need to look like eating in the wild :) The brioche were yum! Then we ate a few more fish - snapper, skatewing, .. they were all ok.. and.. whole roasted chicken! Ok, so the funny thing.. when chicken was brought to our table.. it was laid like you can see in the picture.. and jokingly our friend said, is this a larger frog!! ;) haha.. a3 steak was pretty good! Dessert was meh at best! read more

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Came for lunch. Everything I've tasted had been excellent -- the food truly lives up to its Michelin one-star recognition. However, the service at the front of house was deeply disappointing. The gentleman at the entrance, who appeared to be a manager, set the tone the moment I walked in. Not once did he smile or make me feel welcomed. Despite my genuine politeness -- thanking him each time he interacted with me -- he never offered eye contact or a courteous response. Instead, I was met with an expression that came across as annoyed and dismissive. At a Michelin-starred restaurant, where many guests travel specifically for the experience, hospitality should match the caliber of the food. Unfortunately, in my case, the lack of warmth and professionalism at the door overshadowed much of the dining experience.As a place that automatically charges a 20% gratuity and an additional 6% SF mandate on top of the bill, I would expect the host or manager to at least smile when a guest says thank you. Even if it's not genuine, please -- at least fake it. read more

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We came here for our anniversary dinner and had an awesome experience. The server welcomed us with the menu and went over the a la carte menu and their set menu which was the highlights of the night. I think it was a different selection of dishes of the menu that night and each table got something different. As part of our selection, we got the bluefin tuna with kelp rice chip, geoduck, lettuce and herb salad, mushrooms, angler potato, grilled oysters, whole lobster and grilled long nose skate wing. The highlight that night was the grilled oysters, the lobster and the potato. The grilled long nose skate wing was really interesting as it tasted like chicken. Overall, each dish we got was really tasty and flavorful. We also ended the night with their soft serve sundae drenched in caramel sauce. It was a perfect way to end the meal. I would recommend coming here if you're looking to celebrate a special night or just in town to visit. The menu highlights a good amount of seafood if that is what you're looking for. read more

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Overall, exceptional food and a great space but just a bit rough around the edges in service for a Michelin star. Went in for our anniversary and we opted for the "cook for you" option sounds bespoke but in fact, it's just a set menu. Weirdly, they don't share this menu with you at the beginning and you're sort of left wondering how many courses it is? Is this an appetizer or a main? - anyway would be great to know ahead of time what was coming? Also, the timing seemed a bit strange with significant gaps between courses, and then other courses seeming to come right on top of each other - I said something at one point to the server, and that turned our friendly service into something that felt more officious - I guess that criticism didn't go down well. Finally, they have two single stall bathrooms for the whole restaurant which meant a bit of congestion at the bathroom until one of the food runners told us about the secret bathroom behind the door in the lobby of the adjacent building. Twice I was in the bathroom when our food came to the table - I think it's normal that you would hold that until your guest came back because I missed the explanation of the food and it left my wife having to explain the dishes to me - the server never came back to follow up either. The food, on the other hand, was fantastic. Tough to go through all the courses, but in particular these huge oysters cooked in chili butter were unbelievable. Scallops were delicious. Tuna tartare was surprising and light with a fishy cracker, and even the coconut gelato to close the meal at the end was really luscious. The whole grilled fish was wonderful. but I wish their lemon grass sauce was a little more substantial. Potato with bernaise on the other hand was off the charts. And, that mole-like mushroom was really fantastic. The salad was fine, but maybe a little much and super bright. Trout sashimi was on this little fuzzy leaf, which was challenging texture wise. Overall, really excellent meal for the price - you get much pay for I think food wise - but would be even better if the service felt tighter. read more

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This was probably one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. One Michelin star and the rockin an amazing 80s playlist, I absolutely love the energy at this restaurant. We came for an anniversary dinner, and I literally cannot wait to go back. We had absolutely impeccable service. I am such a fan!! We started with the oysters and their special parkerhouse rolls with seaweed butter. The oysters were sweet, so fresh and the bread was cooked to perfection. I've never had seaweed butter, it's a little salty, sweet and fun. We got grilled hand-dived scallops, holy moley! They were so buttery lemony, delicious. So the star of the show: we got the Whole Sea Bream with coconut & Swarnadmipa. The skin on this fish was perfectly crisp, the fish was cooked perfectly and paired so well with the coconut sauce. It was stunning, fresh, incredible! For dessert, don't skip, they have an amazing soft serve ice cream with homemade caramel and cacao nibs. We also got sightglass coffee to go with the dessert. I loved my experience at Angler, I highly recommend for a special occasion. It was so phenomenal and memorable! They really go above and beyond to make your dining experience special and memorable. read more

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A friend took me here for happy hour, and I instantly fell in love with their cocktails, every one I tried was excellent. The service was top-notch, and our bartender was amazing. We also ordered the parkerhouse rolls, fried smelt, and a sundae for dessert, all of which were delicious. Overall, we had a great time, and I can't wait to bring my family here on my next visit! read more

So honestly this place was good and service was amazing. Had the Norwegian trout and bluefin tuna as the 2 appetizers. They were really good! And we had the radicchio salad and roasted chicken. Those were also really well made and good. No complaints. Food was great but didn't feel like I would come back. Just didn't align with my preferences but deserves recognition for being really good. The reason I give this place 5stars is because the service was spectacular. I've been to bunch of fancy places with great service years ago, but this one was top tier. From the hostess/host to bartender/bar back that served me at the bar, they were just so nice and attentive. I believe my bartender that served us at the bar was named Richard with Nate helping him out (hope I got it right). And my apologies for not remembering the host and hostess for checking in on us while we were waiting for bar seating. They were amazing. Basically service was most memorable to me. Great experience. 6/5 for service. 4/5 for food. So 5/5 from me for rating read more

There's something primal and magnetic about ANGLER. The fire, the precision, the restraint. Every element is deliberate -- and you feel it from the first bite. Our dinner opened with chilled Big Cove oysters, followed by dry-aged kingfish cru, sharpened by yuzu kosho. Norwegian trout, nestled on shiso and brightened by shinko pear, landed clean and balanced. Then came crisp, golden frog legs cooled by cardamom crème fraîche -- playful and executed with finesse. Warm Parker House rolls were pillowy and impossible to resist, especially with the cultured seaweed butter. Bluefin tuna with kelp and a crisp rice dome was textural, savory, and popped on the palate. Cold-smoked squab had a golden lacquer and layers of satisfying depth. Among the vegetables, the white asparagus in sake cream and shaved Perigord truffle stole the show -- rich, delicate, and indulgent without being heavy. Hen of the woods mushroom, shaped like a blossom and glazed with umami, felt almost sculptural. For mains, each dish carried its own identity. Hand-dived scallops were nestled in-shell over a buttery herb base. Aged black cod came beautifully seared alongside charred snap peas. A whole butterflied sea bream made an impression before we even took a bite, and the tomahawk skate wing -- glazed in tamari brown butter and finished with capers -- was tender and richly savory, with a clean briny finish. Dessert was a procession of contrasts: carrot cake with walnut brittle and citrus, an ultra-refreshing coconut sorbet served in its shell, and finally a smoky-soft-serve sundae with salted caramel and cocoa nibs. As the Michelin Guide says, "It would be wrong to leave without indulging." The open-fire hearth may be the centerpiece, but the soul of Angler is in the clarity of its vision -- one that respects technique as much as ingredients. Still one of the most distinct, thoughtful restaurants in San Francisco. read more

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We made the trek up to SF during the Juneteenth holiday with one of our littles. Although it is an upscale restaurant with years of receiving a Michelin star, we did not feel too out of place with our three-year old daughter. We enjoyed most of what we ordered, especially the hamachi crudo and the oysters (very sweet and clean). The item that we could've done without was the spicy fries. Actually, ask them to do it without the spices and the regular fries were pretty good. Service was fine as well. read more

Angler - King fish (? Tastes like hamachi) crudo - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Sublime. Optimal location right by the pier and bar service was spectacular. Inspiring starters: oysters were soooo creamy, kingfish cru had yuzu vinaigrette and beautiful plating, parkerhouse rolls were soft on the inside and crispy on the outside with an elevated seaweed butter. Inhaled the grilled scallops, so tender and refreshing The potato was actually really crazy, similar to Bottless potato pave but more impressive because they used the whole potato and still got such a crispy, thinly layered result. That cream sauce was also deliciously herby. SEA BREAM. Everyone knows I can't hold myself back when it comes to these kinds of fish. The crisp was insane and it had this coconut chili oil sauce that I started drinking. Soft serve with homemade caramel and chocolate bits was potentially the best dessert ever, like I didn't know caramel could taste like that. So buttery, decadent, nutty, and the soft serve itself was also suuuper creamy just wow read more

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Angler absolutely deserves its Michelin star. The space is stunning--classy, Western-styled interiors with big windows offering gorgeous waterfront views. The tables are thoughtfully spaced out, giving each party plenty of privacy, which is rare and appreciated. The staff? Impeccable. Every single person was warm, attentive, and stylish enough to look like they stepped right out of a fashion magazine. Bonus points for having the only Japanese toilet I've seen in a San Francisco restaurant. It's the little luxuries! Now, the food and drinks. The standout of the night was the sea bream--hands down one of the best fish dishes I've ever had. Crisp on the outside, tender inside, and seasoned perfectly with a hint of salt and citrus. We all agreed it was best without the curry sauce, which overpowered the delicate flavor. It was so beautifully presented, we almost felt guilty digging in. The kingfish crudo and Norwegian trout were also delicious and artfully plated. Everything else we tried was solid, though not as memorable. Unfortunately, the geoduck wasn't available during our visit, but we're already planning to return for that--and more of the incredible seafood. read more

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My fiance made a reservation for dinner at Angler. It was a relatively busy evening for a Friday night. Angler, on the inside, was a nice upscale Michelin restaurant with a beautiful view of the SF bay bridge. We were seated quickly and our waiter walked us through the menu! They also knew it was our anniversary and welcomed us with a signed card from the staff which we appreciated. We ended up with just some oysters and the whole sea bream. Oysters were refreshing and great to start our course with. The sea bream was pretty good; the coconut sauce complimented the fish well. I did find a few bones though. We ended dinner with the soft serve and salted caramel drizzle, and that was probably the highlight of our experience at Angler! Who knew we'd enjoy a soft serve at a Michelin seafood restaurant the most. We were seated close to where the waiters would hang around and were able to hear what the wait staff would say. Looked like they were training someone new and had a lot to say to the guy. I'd request to sit further away if I can if I plan on coming back. read more

Angler - Oysters! - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Five stars all around. The ceviche was delicate yet complex. The frog legs were succulent. And the black cod was one of the best I've had in the bay. Service was on point and loved how the ambiance was laid back, yet elevated. read more

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We've been to many Michelin starred restaurants and love to try new ones, so we noticed there's an attention to detail that we felt was missing at Angler. We waited a little bit longer than usual at the host stand to get our table, despite it being an early dinner reservation. We both got the tasting experience, and there were long stretches of time where we were waiting too long in between the courses, so the flow of the dinner felt 'off'. One time a server came over and apologized for this, which was appreciated. At one point we received a dish, but realized we only had one fork left, so had to ask for one. (The utensils are casual with cups at every table with knives, spoons, forks and chopsticks.) At one time we were served wagyu, which was delicious but about 5 minutes into it, our waiter gave us proper steak knives, similar to the ones we experienced at Saison. Our sundae came out and almost made it to our table but the server turned back around to put a birthday candle on it. Our table was close to the kitchen, and we generally got the feeling like the staff was very stressed, like we were in an episode of 'The Bear'. The food was good, felt fresh and had thought and care put into it. They treated us well and we still left content. We also made a note that maybe Sunday-Monday is not the best time to try fine dining as you may not get the head chef who works there most nights. Overall we felt that the $145 tasting menu pricing was worth the amount of food we received. Each time a new dish came out we were surprised and excited to learn more about it. read more

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I have no idea why I haven't been to Angler sooner! Everything we ordered was delicious, the service was impeccable and we had a great time. The crudo was delicious, so was the sea bream. The cocktails were just okay, but the food is what I would come back for. Also, you have to get the sundae, I get the hype now. read more

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Angler - went there for the $45 lunch tasting menu and like it a lot for the value. So we went back for dinner! Lunch - very good deal and recommend the sea bream. They said the sea bream was on the menu since day 1. Dinner - nice lighting, vibe and music. Feels different from day time. Frog leg - as we all know frog tastes like chicken but more tender but it's really tasty. Looks spicy but it's just a kick of spice which is perfect. Lobster - Huge lobster with bread for $88. Wish it was hotter in temperature but it was very delicious and fresh regardless. I had lobster brain for the first time and loved it. It tasted almost like Uni if you squeeze lime juice on it. Black cod - solid, tender, and interesting sauce. 11/10 Service was 11/10 too. read more

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