Crustacean's beautiful new location is absolutely stunning. The atmosphere is elegant, modern, and feels like the perfect place for a special night out. An's Famous Garlic Roasted Dungeness Crab remains the star of the show and, in my opinion, is still the best crab dish in the Bay Area. The flavor is incredible, and it's easy to see why it has become such an iconic dish. The service was just as impressive. The staff was friendly, attentive, and accommodating throughout the meal, making for an exceptional dining experience from start to finish. read more

Crustacean - Garlic Roasted Dungeness Crab - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Whether you're ordering the dumplings, garlic noodles, or crab, all the dishes are made with attention to detail and taste good. The Bo Kho dumplings were beautifully presented and tasted like Bo Kho. Probably my favorite thing I ate during the night! However, both Bo Kho and dumplings individually are not expensive items. So to put a $25 price tag for only 4 dumplings, it definitely feels a bit hard to justify getting it again for the price. That theme felt pretty much the same throughout the night. All of the dishes were decent and were presented nicely, but nothing I tasted made me go "wow, I need more of this". Crab was fresh, but nothing amazing was done to it that a fresh crab from another restaurant could not emulate. Service was attentive for the most part, and the ambiance of the restaurant is top notch. Don't think I'd come back again for a while personally. Nonetheless, if you're just here for the vibes and maybe a drink with a date/colleague, then this is a solid spot! read more

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Celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary here. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful! The dining room is elegant and sophisticated. Now, it is somewhat dimly lit, which makes reading the menu a bit difficult. Definitely had to pull out my phone to see! The service was exceptional. Everyone was super attentive and kind. The food was delicious, but the portions were a bit smaller than I remembered. The crab puffs were tasty, but soo very small, definitely wanted more. The satay was super good, but again, left us wanting more. Only 1 small skewer of beef and chicken. The garlic noodles were good, but a tad bit dryer than I'd like. The shaking beef was soo good, but more veggies and potatoes than beef. For dessert I had the creme brulee and it did not miss! This is definitely somewhere I'd come back to and recommend. read more

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I came here for dinner with my friend and had a great experience overall. We shared the following dishes: AN's Famous Garlic Roasted Dungeness Crab (MP - which, for us, was $88 - plus an additional $10 to have it served out of the shell), AN's Famous Garlic Noodles ($16), Truffle Hamachi ($24), and Signature Crab Puffs ($18). We also ordered a few drinks (I tried the Jackfruit Punch and the Strawberry Fields; $18 each). The Roasted Crab and Garlic Noodles were my favorites - very flavorful and buttery without feeling too oily. I would definitely order those again, even with the steep prices. The Truffle Hamachi was good but not particularly unique, and the Signature Crab Puffs were my least favorite (they tasted like crab rangoons, which I'm not a fan of). The service was professional and friendly, and the interior is modern and high-end (great for a date or special event). Overall, I am glad I gave them a try! If I went back, it would be for the crab and garlic noodles. read more

Let's discuss Crustacean's. First of all, let me start off by saying that I have frequented Crustacean's for over 20 years, and have never had a subpar experience. They have been my family's go-to restaurant for many of our celebratory events, and we love their food and service. With that said, I am very aware that businesses need to evolve and make augments to the way that things have always been done; however, the hubs and I frequented Crustacean's recently at their new location, and I must say that we were substantially underwhelmed. Although they had a new fancy establishment, something was lost in translation. There was something about the nostalgia of the older building. Yes, it certainly needed work, but the food was always great. As for our recent visit, the food was not as good, nor was the service, and the ambiance totally lacked the family feeling that once brought so much warmth and comfort. Now it feels commercial and run-of-the-mill. Of course we will give it another try, but for now, I'm sad that the change brought about a feeling of loss and disappointment. read more

Crustacean - Dining feng shui - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Service 5/5 Ambiance 4/5 Food consistently 5/5 We arrived on a Saturday no reservation and were offered bar seating right away. This spot is pricey,however it's worth it every time whenever I go out for roasted crab and garlic noodles this place sets the comparison bar to others. Crustaceans consistently delivers the best crab and garlic noodles bare none. Go here, it's a special occasion so order what you want and you'll be satisfied with experiencing this treasure that started in San Francisco read more

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Tried Crustacean... and honestly, a bit underwhelmed It's definitely on the fancier side, but felt overpriced for what you get. The steak was delicious, no complaints there -- but the portion was tiny. Calamari was thin and crispy, but I personally prefer thicker cuts and have definitely had better elsewhere. The standout for the table was actually the fried rice -- that was the favorite. Overall, not bad, just not worth the price in my opinion. read more

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Reservation at 11:45am on a Thursday. As soon as we walk in, we are are greeted by the hosts seats us. Amazing, beautiful setting and clean! The waiter brought us our menus, brought us our water and we ordered. The 3 of us shared food and everything was so good! We didn't have 1 bad entree. Looked like everyone helps each other out bc the bartender helped cleared our table and asked if we wanted a desert menu. We never had to ask to refill our waters. Amazing time, amazing vibes and better yet, amazing food. Pricey but worth it. We had 5 entrees which totaled $125.41 which includes gratuity. Would definitely be coming back and try other things on the menu read more

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I've been coming to Crustacean since I was about 8 years old, and it never disappoints. This visit was just as amazing as I remembered. The Wagyu fried rice was absolutely delicious, and the pineapple was such a perfect addition, it added a subtle sweetness that made the dish even better. Ann's famous garlic noodles are a must-order every single time and somehow are still just as good as I remember. We also enjoyed a lychee martini and an espresso martini, and you really can't go wrong with either. The food, drinks, service, and atmosphere were all incredible. It's one of those special places that keeps you coming back year after year, and I'm already craving the garlic noodles and fried rice again! read more

Crustacean - Birthday dessert (thought we had more pictures ) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Date: Friday, January 9th, 2026 Time: 7:15pm Party of: 5 Meal: Birthday Dinner Reservation Made Thru: OpenTable a lil more than a week prior *Titos ($15) - Dirty Martini ($4) *Espresso Martini ($17) *Paper Plane ($18) x2 *Daughter of the Dragon ($18) *Basil Hayden's 8 year ($18) - Turmiric and Spice ($3) *Tuna Cigars ($20) *Bone Marrow & Escargot ($28) *Bo Kho Wagyu Dumpling ($25) +1 Bo Kho Dumpling ($6.25) *Filet Mignon Shaken Beef ($46) *Drunken Crab ($88) *Roasted Crab ($88) *Garlic Noodles ($16) *An Famous Garlic Rice ($14) *Rich & Powerful Reds - Cab Btl Stags Leap ($96) *Garlic Bread ($6) *Rich & Powerful Reds - Cab Btl BV ($45) x2 *Jasmine Steamed Rice ($6) *Bday Ice Cream Scoop (complimentary) *Baked Alaska ($18) *Creme Brulee ($14) *Americano ($8) *Espresso ($8) *Vietnamese Iced Cofee ($8) *Cockburn 10yr Port ($14) *Basil Hayden's 8 yar ($18) *Service Charge ($149.25) I have a few friends with birthdays in Dec and Jan. Since we were all busy during the holidays, I did two bday dinners in a row. I know the birthday girl loves crab and garlic noods so I suggested Crustaceans. I've never been to this location so it was like going to a new resto! I mean, you have to get their two staples. The roast crab has always been my fav. Even tho I like recipes with actual pieces of roasted garlic, this has a fair amount of flavor. The garlic noodles were springy with a nice chew. I actually loved putting some in the crab head with all the fatty innards. So good! I found the apps okay. Not enough bread for the marrow. We ended up ordering more. And I found the dumplings a lil small. Drinks here are excellent tho. I was in the mood for something light and enjoyed the paper plane. This vibe of the new location is definitely swankier than its predecessor. Boisterous music. Large booths. I did enjoy this environment more than the one on Polk. Tho our table could have been a little bigger. Maybe we over ordered? Pricing is on the more expensive side, but crab normally is. Their wine list isn't too bad tho. The BV bottle we ended up getting was only $45 per. We shoulda just stuck to that. It was a nice table red. Not sure if they tack on a 20% service charge for all parties or if it's just 5 or more, but we had it on our receipt. If you're craving crab in a more upscale environment, definitely would recommend this spot. REVIEW #3962 read more

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I was excited to try the famous crab garlic noodles at Crustacean after hearing the hype around the original Thanh Long and stopped by this Fidi location for a nice lunch with a friend. The restaurant itself is gorgeous and the ambiance really made it feel like an elevated lunch location. Between the 2 of us we got the Roasted Dungeness Crab with garlic noodles on the side and the Chrysanthemum Gem salad to share. First starting off with the salad, it was a solid caesar salad and the large pieces of rice crackers on top were fun to break apart and eat with the salad itself. The star of course was suppose to be the crab cracked out of shell and the famous garlic noodles. I really wanted to love this but I actually thought it lacked flavor and while the crab was coated with garlic butter, it was dry in some parts and the garlic didn't shine. Same with the noodles which were on the heavier side with garlic butter but felt kind of gummy to me. I really wanted to enjoy this more but the combo just felt like too much without providing enough flavor and for the price there are better Asian restaurants in the city which serve fresh crab. I may try Crustacean again if I was looking for an elevated lunch spot in Fidi for a work lunch but I wouldn't say it's worth coming to again just for the food itself. read more

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===TL;DR=== - AN's famous garlic noodles - AN's famous garlic roasted Dungeness crab $88 + out of the shell $10 - Filet mignon shaken beef - Cocktails - It's not soup - Daughter of the dragon - Dessert - Baked Alaska (Chocolate Cake, Salty Caramel Ice Cream Toffee Mousse, Meringue) ===TMI=== Came here for a celebration so reservation is recommended! Though, their space looks big enough to accommodate walk-ins. Entered a lovely, modernized and upscale Vietnamese fusion spot with cultural decors. Got seated at a moody dimly lit table with a beautiful calla lily. The server was attentive and offered great recommendations. Gotta get all the classics here. I got lazy so opted for the "out of the shell" option on their infamous garlic crab. I gotta say, as good as that was, it did lean a bit on the saltier side. The garlic noodle was divine, especially paired with the crab and extra butter sauces! On the other end, I throughly enjoyed the shaken beef. Filet mignon is one of my favorite cuts and everything mended so well together - great flavors to pair with a bowl of rice. I loved their drinks. The "it's not soup" was so lovely to enjoy and such a cute concept drinking out of a bowl. The "daughter of the dragon" was on the spicier side but also really good. Highly recommend both! Lastly, I was so curious on what a baked Alaska was and ohhhmmgeeee. It was amazing! It's as if pizookie and smores had a baby, this is it. Layers of salty caramel ice cream, toffee mousse on chocolate cake and getting hugged by cushiony marshmallow exterior - superb. It is quite a sweet treat so I recommend sharing! read more

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From the first bite to the last sip, the food here is truly chef's kiss. And the drinks? They're not just cocktails--they're edible art. One of the managers shared something special with us: a sample of macerated kumquat peel that he personally prepares by hand. He peels the fruit himself to extract the juice, which becomes part of a unique specialty cocktail created for Lunar New Year 2026. It felt like getting a behind-the-scenes taste of the craft. The drink itself was incredibly refreshing--almost light enough to feel borderline healthy. We started with green mussels served on slightly toasted sourdough rounds that tasted as though they'd been lovingly dipped in butter. Absolutely delicious. The calamari was decent--though I'm notoriously picky about calamari. The batter was wonderfully crunchy, but the meat leaned a little rubbery for my taste. The chicken rolls had one of the best fillings I've ever had--savory, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The only thing I wished for was a bit more crunch in the wrapper; I love a crispy roll and this one was slightly on the softer side. Ironically, I arrived not very hungry. But by the time we were leaving, the woman dining near us was devouring her dish with such enthusiasm that we had to ask what it was. It turned out to be Dungeness crab with glass noodles in a delicate soy, ginger, garlic, and green onion marinade. We tried it--and wow. Absolutely delicious. A solid 10/10. The drinks deserve their own standing ovation. Thanks to Raul, Perdón andWe had raspberry and lemon lemon drops made with fresh lemon juice--you could immediately taste the difference. Then there was the custom cocktail made especially for us featuring soursop and kumquat. Neither flavor dominated; instead they blended into something beautifully balanced. It arrived garnished with kumquat and candied ginger and looked as stunning as it tasted. Truly a drinkable work of art. And the atmosphere? Simply breathtaking. This is one of the most beautifully designed dining spaces I've ever experienced--second only, perhaps, to RH Marin. Along the back wall are oversized plush velvet booths that feel luxurious and inviting. Sheer curtains add just enough privacy without closing off the room. The lighting is perfectly dim--moody and elegant, yet bright enough to comfortably read the menu. Every detail feels intentional. It's clear they've thought about their guests' comfort at every level. From the food and drinks to the design and ambiance, the entire experience feels thoughtfully curated and genuinely special. read more

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Decided to take my sister here for her birthday. The inside of the restaurant is pretty big with modern decorations. The service was pretty good, our waitress was friendly. Here's what we ordered. Bo Kho Wagyu Dumplings: Get it, it's packed with flavors and tasted so good. Shrimp & lobster dumplings: This was so-so it didn't really stand out, didn't taste much of the lobster. Felt like I was eating a normal hargow. Salt & Pepper Calamari: Fried to perfection, salt and pepper taste was definitely there. Would get it again. An's Famous Garlic Roasted Crab: Yum, big juicy crab meat in every piece and it was about 2 pounds. An's Famous Garlic Noodles w/ Prawn: Garlic noodles weren't that garlicky, prawn was just okay. Kind of bland. A5 Wagyu Fried Rice: You see I always order fried rice as a filler item in case people are still hungry, this wasn't anything special. Nothing bad or impressive. Baked Alaska: Get ittttt, it's so great for sharing and it's not overly sweet. read more

Crustacean - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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First time at the new location, thankfully my reservation reminder also noted the new location as I wasn't aware they moved (9 months ago)! Pros- each dish we ordered was quite tasty. We had.... Shaking beef, garlic noodles, crab wontons, crispy chicken rolls, snap peas, Wagyu fried rice, and of course the garlic roasted crab! Table favorites were the shaking beef and snap peas. Service was good, they also gave my two girlfriends and I a scoop of ice cream each to celebrate our birthdays! The new location's ambience is very trendy, compared to the old location, which was quite dated. Cons- the bathrooms are a bit strange. It could be my old eyes, but I couldn't tell which ones were free without trying each handle. On food and drinks - they no longer serve their signature crustacean drink, which a friend was looking forward to having. And while the noodles were good, they weren't as flavorful as we remembered. Our table favorites were the snap peas and shaking beef... not what I would have thought before going! Considering the price of the crab (88 + 10 for shelling the crab for us)... can't give a rating of "5." Oh....while the shaking beef was a table favorite, I felt it was plated incorrectly. The plate was too big for the size of the table. Not a huge deal, but something that stood out to me. All in all, we are glad we tried the new location. read more

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Gorgeous restaurant serving modern Vietnamese food, specializing in crab. We ordered a couple of cocktails which were all delicious, on the sweeter side, but that's my preference anyways. As for dishes, we did family style and had the bo kho dumplings (delicious), fried calamari (nothing special but still good), roasted cauliflower and Brussels (sweet and roasted), garlic crab with no shell (must order), garlic noodles (must order), shaken beef (also delicious), and seafood fried rice (basic but good). Prices are definitely on the steeper end, but that's expected given the location. There's an option to have your crab cracked with no shell for an additional $10, which I think is well worth it. Would definitely come back again! read more

Crustacean - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Garlic noodles here are FIRE! Everything we ordered was delicious. Crab was so buttery and flavorful, definitely one of the best I've had. Surprisingly their dessert was insanely good as well--we tried every item on the menu and it was chefs kiss. Downside is this is a rather pricey spot so definitely more of a date night or nice occasion spot. And also, for a nice restaurant, felt weird wearing a bib and eating crab with my hands lol. Service was great and loved that they helped us decide popular dishes to order for our big group size. read more

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The new Crustacean location is absolutely gorgeous! We dined on the classic Roasted Dungeness Crab and Garlic Noodles, both are must haves! We also tried a few things new to us, the Shrimp and Lobster Dumplings, Kohlrabi Caesar Salad, Salt and Pepper Calamari, and Cellophane Noodles with Dungeness crab. We finished off the evening with the Crème Brûlée and Baked Alaska. I had initially assumed to skip dessert because I had the deep fried bananas recently at Thanh Long, so it was nice to see that the dessert menu was different. Top takeaways: The Kohlrabi Caesar Salad was a lovely bright dish to balance the richness of the Roasted Dungeness Crab and Garlic Noodles. Don't skip on the Baked Alaska! read more

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Had a dinner reservation for 4. We sat in a curved booth which was really private and comfortable. AN's Famous Garlic Roasted Dungeness Crab The Dungeness crab MP was like $88 for us . Chrysanthemum Gem - delicious and a must order as its refreshing Baked Alaska - my first time ordering this. very unique. Lava chocolate cake - this was disappointing as it was fully cooked through. no flow at all read more

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Long time SF favorite crab house at the new location and an upscale flare. Same.food but elevated experience right in Financial District. Don't expect traditional Vietnamese style cooking, as it is fusion with California style. Great bar even just to stop in for drinks. Cocktails are delish and the vibe is posh. Very good service as well. Overall, we have been a fan for decades and will continue to be. read more

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This is an upscale version from their original location and a nice addition to Fidi. The food presentation is top tier and some scrumptious dishes. Crustacean could be categorized as a special occasion, business meeting and date night spot. You'll definitely spend money here, but reasonably priced for a nice lunch date. We came for a dual birthday celebration during the holidays and decor was tastefully festive. The server was really knowledgeable and helpful. There were a few items that were not available and not sure if it was due to large holiday parties. They were out of the waygu dumplings and one of the mock tails we requested. Fair warning, the dumplings may be the smallest I've had in the city, so expect small portions. We ended up sharing everything. A little run down on items we munched on. Worth trying: *shrimp toast appetizer (my favorite) *spicy butter chicken dumplings (they are fried) *garlic noodles with prawns (the noods are a must) Not missing much: *wild mushroom dumplings (lacked flavor and couldn't taste the lemongrass in the description) Honorable mentions (good but can get elsewhere): *bok choy (tasty, nice portion) *crème brûlée Would highly recommend for the various occasions mentioned above. I'll be back to try their decadent Bahn Mi with Pho dip served at lunch only. read more

TLDR: Great alternative for FiDi folks but I might not battle traffic, a bridge and downtown parking to eat here. If you do, you won't be disappointed, but also not overwhelmed. Ambiance (5/5): * Spacious, modern, creative and bar seating. * Not too loud, not too quiet. Service (4/5): * Didn't have the answer to every question, but courteous and reasonably friendly. Menu (5/5): * Varied for this type of cuisine. * Not overly extensive and not too minimal. Goldilocks. Food (4/5): * All the food was executed very well. * With that said, most of the flavors are familiar by now, but also not super easy to find a spot that offers this full combination of apps, entrees [and desserts]. Think of the food in a vacuum and you'll get what I mean. * The desserts were surprisingly tasty. Save room, bonus points. read more

The food portions are extremely small and the prices are extremely high. Quality of food is definitely excellent however, if you're going to pay prices at a level of a five star restaurant, then perhaps the chairs and some of the finishes have to be that too while the staff were accommodating the small portions really made it difficult to enjoy anything. We were a party of six and we spent over $900 we ordered one crab out of the shell and one cracked previously years ago had been at the sister restaurant Thane Long and I recall the portions were much bigger. read more

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Used to go to the previous location for birthdays, etc. so I had to come check out the revamp! Was not disappointed! The restaurant is BEAUTIFUL! Very well decorated and the ambiance is perfect! Great for groups or even if you want to come solo. They have a bar area that is super nice. I made reservations but did come alone for this time around so I was seated at a table. They added new things to the menu, but since this was my first time coming back since they opened up the "new" restaurant, I wanted to try my usual staples to see if anything has changed. I ordered the mussels, the garlic noodles and the roasted crab (as is). I did see an option where they crack it for you now, but I'm an OG and like to do that on my own. But for those that prefer not to get down and dirty, don't worry. They will do it for you now . Dishes were just as delicious as I remember. No notes! I could've swore the mussels came more to a platter but that could've just been me wanting more of it. I ate all of it there! lol Garlic noodles and crab are a big service (more for sharing), so I took what I couldn't finish to go. I ordered two cocktails (both the same-the Teremana Reposado) which was fruity, refreshing and just how I like it (strong) as well as a glass of champagne (greedy, I know lol). The servers were amazing. Very attentive and friendly. I got lucky and even sat next to super friendly and sweet guests. Super relieved and happy that not much has changed other than them upgrading the restaurant itself. One thing I do want to mention is parking is kind of tricky. I got lucky and found parking around the corner, but my reservation was right when they stopped charging so, just double check the time and space before you park. Other than that, I Love Crustaceans! Used to come to the old location with my late Mom for our birthdays! She would've loved the new spot! Thanks for the hospitality and great food! Check them out when you get a chance! read more

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Drinks were yummy (lychee martini and raspberry lemon drop) and garlic crabs were fresh. Unfortunately the shrimp toast was not crispy, the fried rice was bland, and I wasn't excited about the dessert options. I still think some of the dishes are over priced, but you're paying for the name and the exceptional service. read more

What a beautiful afternoon in San Francisco getting to try the reopened Crustacean on Pine Street. I actually didn't know the history of the Chef and some of their historic dishes like the fried banana dessert (check out their website!) The space is incredibly beautiful and oh so spacious. FYI make a reservation and to note, there is a business chic attire suggestion. There are two reservation times (lunch from 11:30a-2:30p and dinner from 5-9pm). We slide through for lunch and ordered quite an array: the Ribeye 'Banh Mi' Pho Dip, Bo Kho'' Wagyu & Bone Marrow Dumplings, Steamed Shrimp & Lobster Dumplings, the AN's Famous Garlic Noodles, Vegetable Medley, and Seafood Fried Rice. Such a beautifully abundant spread! Wowee, my favorite bite (shared with others) was the Ribeye ''Banh Mi" Pho Dip ~ tasted in the most comforting way like an elevated and thoughtful approach to a chopped cheese. Also, those bone marrow dumplings, yum yum yum! The noodles were delish and the sauce with the veggie medley, divine. If you're not getting the AN's Famous Garlic Roasted Dungeness Crab at market price (saw lotsa guests with their seafood bibs on), then try one of their fresh crab dishes ~ from crab cakes, crab puffs, and crab vermicelli too. To note, those amazing Tuna Cigars you may see on the Gram' are only served during dinner service. There are several other dishes on the dinner menu that look amazing. Also! The bar menu is something to share ~ I ordered the Mezcal Negroni..tasted clean, crisp, and elevated on brand :) I noticed a parking garage around the corner, but would recommend a ride share drop-off given the location. read more

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Went here for a team dinner and it did not disappoint. I loved the Vietnamese fusion across their menu like the Bo kho dumplings (which were amazing) and the banh mi pho dip. Every thing we had was nothing short of delicious!! Service was attentive and friendly. Quick notes: * lychee martinis here are really good * get the hamachi, garlic noodles, bo kho dumplings, crab * good for groups but ask server for portion sizes since some were great to share but some were pretty tiny * love when a restaurant has singular bathrooms and are pretty! read more

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Came to celebrate Valentine's Day with my husband. The food was amazing. The service was amazing. We had a great time. Definitely will be back. read more

Crustacean - Baked Alaska - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I have always gone to the sister location near the beach since I was a kid. Growing up, my mom whenever we wanted to do a splurge or celebration, once maybe very rarely twice a year, we would go to Thang Long. I've always heard about the family restaurants. My other family members would go to crustaceans quite often. They were in a higher tax bracket than us so I've always heard about crustaceans but never been. Recently my extended family was in town and I wanted to just thank them for all the support they've given me throughout my entire life, and I had them meet me at crustaceans and holy moly. I probably won't ever do that again. The cost was beyond $$$$ and this is exactly why I stick to the Red Robin's I am use to. Don't get me wrong, I live very comfortably, but under my means and this was definitely a shock to my system. Happy to do it and quite honestly the food was delicious. Was it $100/head delicious? No. The drunken crab garlic noodles drinks and everything was top-tier. The portion size of these staple dishes has drastically reduced. I'm not mad at it because I didn't leave there completely stuffed. Just was a little disappointed when hours later I was hungry again. In my opinion it's not worth money spent, yes great ambience, beautiful location, beautiful vibe decorations all nice. The staff was great AND we found free parking pretty close. Huge win. I probably won't go again. read more

Crustacean - Caviar "cigar" YUM 10/10 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Made a dinner reservation a few days before our wedding anniversary on their website. They are well known for their garlic noodles and garlic roasted Dungeness crab, so I was excited to try both of them!! I'm glad that they were able to accommodate us since I was almost 30 minutes late due to traffic. Apparently, this is a new location in the financial district. The interior is modern and romantic. We ordered the crab and it was a bit disappointing since it was mostly butter and not that much garlic. The garlic noodles were good but it was cold. The filet mignon shaken beef was pricey but really tasty, especially the sauce and the crispy potatoes. Unfortunately, the beef was more rare than I expected so it was brought back to the kitchen. We also ordered cocktails and enjoyed both drinks. The fried banana and ice cream that we received was delicious!! Glad I was finally able to stop by after all these years of hearing about this restaurant. I would probably come back only if someone wanted to have a meal here. The type of crab that they serve is different than what I expected but it might be to someone else's liking. read more

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We came to Crustacean SF for dinner and overall had a great experience! The service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing, and the atmosphere felt upscale but still comfortable. We ordered the AN's Famous Garlic Roasted Dungeness Crab and garlic noodles! Both lived up to the hype. The crab was perfectly cooked and packed with flavor, and the noodles were rich, buttery, and addicting. The Caviar & Crispy Langoustine Roll was beautifully presented and had a nice balance of texture and flavor. We also tried the Salt & Pepper Calamari, Shrimp & Lobster Dumplings, and the Escargot Bone Marrow. It's definitely on the pricier side, but the quality and presentation make it worth the splurge for a special night out. I'd come back for the crab and garlic noodles alone! read more

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We've been to Crustacean at the old location multiple times, but this new location is so beautiful and the ambiance is really nice. We had a 5:15 reservation and were sat immediately which was great. The garlic crab was the same it's always been, but the garlic noodles were bland, I remember they use to have more flavor. My husband got the ginger poached sea bass and he said it also lacked flavor. Overall I would suggest giving them a try if you haven't and try that garlic crab! read more

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Pricey elevated Vietnamese fusion in a swanky setting, paired with efficient yet impersonal service. Our party of five made a solid dent in the menu, with mixed reviews. Standouts: Truffle Hamachi - Summer truffle carpaccio, ponzu, tobiko caviar, scallions. The hamachi was rich, buttery, and clean, pairing beautifully with the deep, earthy aroma of truffles. Bright citrus from the ponzu cut through the richness, while the tobiko added crisp, salty pops for contrast. Shrimp & Lobster Dumplings - With squid ink tuile. Plump and juicy with a lovely balance of sweet and savory. The skin had a satisfying, toothsome chew without being thick or gummy. The squid ink tuile didn't bring much to the party. Unnecessary for a dumpling dish. It was more like a flavorless cracker than a meaningful addition. Good, Not Great: Bone Marrow with Escargot - Rau ram, garlic, toast. Decadent and indulgent, but ultimately underseasoned. Both elements leaned heavily into richness without enough acidity or brightness to bring balance. Filet Mignon Shaken Beef - Wok-flamed onions, watercress, twice-cooked potatoes. The beef was nicely tender, but the sauce didn't quite cook down into a glaze, making the dish a bit too wet. It also lacked that signature caramelized, slightly crispy edge you expect from a great shaken beef. Okay, Not Bad: Tiger Prawns with AN's Famous Garlic Noodles. The prawns overly salty. The garlic noodles were pedestrian something easily found at far less "swanky" spots. Seafood Fried Rice - Dungeness crab, scallop, shrimp, egg, scallion. Nicely seasoned with good overall flavor, but light on the crab. Disappointing: AN's Famous Garlic Roasted Dungeness Crab™ (MP) The supposed showpiece fell flat. The crab was on the dry side and lacked the bold roasted garlic punch we were expecting. We had high hopes going in thanks to all the buzz, but the experience didn't quite match the hype. Happy eating!! read more

Crustacean's new location is modern, bright & sleek with high ceilings & large windows which brings in beautiful natural light, quite different from the Polk St. location. Of the appetizers that we shared (ahi cigars, beef dumplings, truffle hamachi & salt & pepper calamari), the ahi cigars were our favorite, followed by the calamari. The beef dumplings were very flavorful. The truffle hamachi was good but was not as flavorful as the ahi cigars. We probably over ordered appetizers too. For entrees, we shared the roasted garlic crab (de-shelled), garlic noodles & roasted cauliflower & Brussels sprouts. The option to have the crab de-shelled is great because you don't have to struggle to get the crab meat out from the shell & don't have to worry about bits of crab shell & crab meat flying all over the table & yourself, even if you wear a bib. Most people didn't opt for the de-shelled crab, although the service is offered for $10. We were debating dessert since we were so full from dinner but we ordered red tea which has hawthorn berry flakes which added a hint of fruit & sweetness in addition to the coconut tapioca, which was the perfect light dessert & had pieces of mango & dragon fruit. They have a list of house created cocktails & have a full bar. My first cocktail was the Honeydew Haze & second was the lychee martini. Both were balanced, on the sweeter side but not too sweet & very yummy. Service is very friendly, warm & helpful. read more

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Crustacean seems to have forgotten its roots from the old days on Polk Street. The new dining room is lovely, but the food, service and definitely the value was lacking. The butter chicken dumplings were dry, tough and totally devoid of flavor. Thankfully, they were taken off our bill, but the server didn't even apologize! She said, "I have no power, I will get my manager". Any decent server would say "I am sorry that it was not to your liking. Please let me ask my manager to speak with you about how to improve your experience." It's simple training, and for a place that charges $48 for a 4 oz piece of cod, you would expect that of the waitstaff. Overall it is underwhelming and overpriced - more for the bridge and tunnel crowd looking for an SF dining experience, and not a local with high standards! Go to PPQ Dungeness instead! read more

Wow, wow, wow. My bf and I had an amazing time last night at Crustacean to celebrate his 33rd birthday. First, super easy to make a reservation on OpenTable. Second, food was impeccable. We enjoyed every dish and had absolutely no complaints (except the price, our bill was $300+ but it was so worth it!) The crab was so yummy and juicy. Shaken beef was so flavorful and cooked to perfection. And the crab puffs and dumplings were such a great start to the meal. And oh man! The baked Alaska! We had never had this dessert before but had heard of it. A must try! The decor inside was so cool and eclectic. The servers and staff were attentive. The only tiny issue was parking. A couple of the garages nearby were closed on a Saturday night so we had to circle around a bit and ended up finding free street parking but it was a 10 min walk. So be sure to do a little parking research before you head out. We will definitely be back! read more

Crustacean - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was a Crustacean virgin according to my coworker :P Crustacean has long been a staple in the SF food scene at their prior location on Polk. My colleagues were super excited to see them sprout up again in FiDi across from the also new location of Wayfare Tavern on Pine St. There were significant raves about their famous crab garlic noodles and as such, our whole table of 8 people bibbed up for the same order :) I would highly recommend a reservation as it was a miracle we even got one; we arrived at 5:15pm and every table filled up shortly after. SF is "so back" as they say. Very short walk from Embarcadero bart! Tuna Cigars ($20): One order comes with two, and you get a fun show of a box reveal with smoke pouring out. I would order it again; they didn't skimp on the tuna. Shrimp & Lobster Dumplings ($20): One order comes with four. I regret not taking a picture since the lighting wasn't ideal, but I love their plating! The dumplings were okay, but the star was the sauce they were served on. Spicy tamarind ginger emulsion :) Salt & Pepper Calamari ($19): The price was painful but I gotta say, the seasoning was on point and it was really good lol From the Secret Kitchen menu we ordered An's Famous Garlic Roasted Dungeness Crab (extra $5 for cracked in the shell, $10 out of the shell) with An's Famous Garlic Noodles ($16). The crab is market price so I didn't catch how much it was on the bill. I'm glad we opted for in the shell because the experience of digging in with your hands and getting the shell innards was elite. I thought my coworkers were overhyping these darn garlic noodles but dude. It actually lived up to the hype!! It's so buttery and sweet somehow and it will clog your arteries, but I would come back just to get the noods! We had amazing Chardonnay, Cab Sauv, and Champagne to cut through the heavy flavors and it was perfect. I wish I ordered a cocktail since the flavors sound very unique, but I look forward to trying one next time. This was such a treat, welcome back Crustacean! read more

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Honestly, had better food especally for being overly priced. I don't mind but $30 dollars for fried rice is not jusifable. The ambiance is decent not fancy or fine dinning as they try to make it. The servers act like they are high class and don't really care about servce. I asked for some water they looked down on me and walked away without any response. I had to ask for water about 6 times before they even gave it to me. Ordered garlic noodles and fried rice. It was cold and been sitting awhile before served. When I went to express my concerns. It was met with very bad additude. When the bill came I did tip them 15%. They came back and demanded 20% percent tip. they are not fine dinner and did not treate us well. Food took long time and was kind of cold for hot dish. Tip is optional not manditory. Food 3.5/5 Servcice 3/5 (This was the factor of low review). Ambiance 4/5 I want to give 3 star since food and ambiance was good but service start to end was horrible. Maybe it was a one-time bad expereince for but I hope they don't treat others like this. Please determine for yourself. read more

I stopped in just for a drink and now I can't wait to come back for some food. The decor screams elegance making for an elevated ambience for any occasion. Of course, this comes with the higher price tag for menu items. I've been to the other Crustacean location and the food is always superb. You can't not get their special crab. I love how they opened this location as it's close to my workplace. I'll definitely be back! read more

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The new Crustacean is night and day compared to before--and I mean that in the best way possible. Walking in, the space feels so open and airy, with décor that's modern, stylish, and just plain beautiful. I especially loved the bar--it's sleek, inviting, and the perfect spot to grab a cocktail before dinner. You can tell a lot of thought went into every detail. The service was excellent--attentive without ever feeling rushed. Our server was friendly, knew the menu inside and out, and had great suggestions (the shaken beef was one of them!). Drinks were always topped off, and the pacing of the meal felt just right. It really made the whole night feel effortless. As for the food, it's everything I hoped for and more. The garlic noodles are still my all-time favorite (I can never resist them), the shaken beef was tender and bursting with flavor, and the spring rolls were light, crisp, and a great way to start the meal. Pair that with their fresh seafood, and it felt like the perfect mix of comfort and refinement. If I could change one thing, it would be the signature drinks. They were good, but I felt they could be a little more creative and thought out to match the level of everything else on the menu. That said, I've always loved Crustacean, but this new space really elevates the experience. Same unforgettable taste, now with a gorgeous setting and service that makes you want to come back again and again. read more

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