Stellar restaurant. It's pricy but the quantity of food is shocking. Standouts include the oysters, bread, Thai style fish, and bullfrog. I thought the steak was just all right. The restaurant has nice decor and a great view along the embarcadero. Service was good as well, handling dietary restrictions, and the next course always arriving just in time. One nitpick is the server took away the salad assuming we were done but we would've enjoyed keeping our vegetables a little longer. read more

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Have been here four times in the last year and Angler is definitely one of my favorite spots. I also didn't realize they had a Michelin star, but they deserve it because they are one of the best seafood forward restaurants in the city. In my last visit, we ordered the following: +Parkerhouse rolls & cultured seaweed butter ($16) - love myself some Parker rolls but the seaweed butter is the star +Raddichio and Alium X.O ($23) - XO flavor is really good but this dish is a little messy lol. Highly recommend using the bibs they give you. +Ember Oysters with Smoked Chilli Butter ($38) - I did not like the chilli butter as much this time around but still a great dish +Whole Sea Bream ($68) - MUST GET THIS! The fish is cooked to perfection and you can even ask for a substitute sauce if you don't like coconut and sarandwipa sauce +potato with talegio sauce ($22) - potato is good but the sauce ie just okay Overall, I throughly enjoyed my dinner here and can't wait to come back. If you have a chase reserve card, you can use your open table $150 benefit here as well. read more

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Came here for my birthday dinner and it was one of the best meals we've had in quite some time. We got the "cook for you menu" and there were quite a few memorable dishes. The bluefin tuna with yuzu gelee was creative and really well balanced. The sea bream dish could not have been prepared any better and the coconut milk based sauce was a really nice balance to the fish. We also had a scallop dish which was perfectly executed. Don't sleep on the sundae for sure. The service was also top notch. Friendly and very attentive. I accidentally dropped my napkin and didn't even realize it and they had a new napkin sitting next to me on the table before I even realized I dropped the first one. I'm excited about going back and trying some more of their dishes. Highly recommend. read more

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We came here for a birthday dinner. I definitely would recommend uber. It looks difficult to drive and park on a weeknight during rush hour. The restaurant has a pretty view of the Bay Bridge. It definitely has a cute nautical vibe. Service was friendly and attentive. Our waitress gave great suggestions. Food was top tier. We did all seafood dishes with bread and salad. The uni toast was my favorite, along with the sea bream. The needle fish was unique and subtle in taste. Highly recommend for a try! read more

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We came here for my birthday, when we arrived they handed me a hand signed card by the staff which was a really nice touch and welcoming. It was an interesting service concept as we had like 3/4 different servers all helping us at the same time but they were extremely attentive, friendly, offered great suggestions. We started by ordering bubbles and a round of drinks. I got the coffee Negroni (AMAZING), I will never order an espresso martini again. My boyfriend got the duck fat old fashioned which also amazing, perfectly balanced. We started with the staple blue fin tuna, an absolute must! Presentation was great, and it tasted even better. We also got a side of the Parker rolls which were buttery perfection. Also ordered the radicchio salad which sound odd but is another absolute must! For dinner we got the mushrooms, shrimp and the sea bream. As you can see from the photo, the mushrooms were such a small portion and super overpriced. I personally do not order shrimp if it is not completely cleaned and when we asked they said it was and that they only left the head on which is bit true. I had to peel them which was super frustrating and hard for me because I never do it, i regret not sending that back. The sea bream was the absolute best thing we had, I inhaled it so fast, it was like fluffy pillows. One of the best fish I have ever had. By the end we were so full I had no room for desert but I saw they had mini versions of their deserts so we went with the caramel sundae and am so glad we did! It was the perfect size and sweetness to end the dinner. Overall great experience but definitely pricey. Bill came out to $400 for the two of us but makes sense for the Michelin star caliber food and service. Oh and they mentioned they have happy hour M-F 5-6.30pm so we will definitely be going back for that! read more

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Before addressing the food, I have to address the parking situation -- I don't often go to the city so I had forgotten just how difficult it is to find parking near Embarcadero. we couldn't find street parking and eventually had to settle on $25 parking at United SF Parking on Main Street. we had a 12pm lunch reservation and was 40 minutes late struggling for parking but the staff was very gracious about it and still seated us however, the one perk to being located near the water is the great view -- I can definitely see why this is a prime spot for date night because the ambiance was very romantic in regards to the food, my boyfriend and I both ordered off the Quick Catch Menu (I believe it's only available around lunch). the menu consists of their pacific oysters, a main entree that you choose between sea bream or chicken, and dessert which is either soft serve or sorbet. the cost for all 3 is $55. we also ordered the popular parker house rolls on the side -- pacific oysters: I agree with the other reviews when they said Angler is known for their seafood. I've never had oysters that tasted this fresh before. these are easily the best oysters I've ever had -- sea bream: this is what my boyfriend ordered and he absolutely loved it. I tried a piece and the cook on the fish was perfect. the outside was crispy but the inside was still tender -- chicken: I ordered the half chicken and it was also cooked to perfection. the skin was perfectly crispy as well but the inside was still moist. the only feedback I have to give is on the sauce. it was a BBQ sauce but the sauce tasted much more of mustard for me -- side note on the sea bream and chicken: both came with an amazing side salad. the leaves were buttery and crisp, and the lemon dressing was refreshing and light -- parker house rolls: I actually wish I skipped it on these and got the scallops instead. it's an easy appetizer but it didn't stand out to me -- soft serve: this is the dessert everyone knows Angler for. my boyfriend loved it but I found it a touch too salty for my taste but I understand it comes down to personal preference. I think next time I personally will go for the sorbet keep in mind for the bill, there's an automatic 20% gratuity and an additional 6% for the SF Mandate Fee. this brought our bill to $170 for 2 people overall, I do understand why this place is popular -- their seafood is incredible and their protein is cooked to perfection so I'm glad I got to try it :) read more

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What an amazing meal! The staff treated us warmly, taking our jackets and backpacks as we sat down. We started off the night with some cocktails, I got an espresso martini inspired drink but it was a little more spunky. It was strong and didn't have that signature velvet coffee creamer taste but still delicious. We were recommended the grilled oysters and they were a HIT. Buttery rich and fresh, the sauce made for a most delectable bite. The oysters themselves were large and juicy while the sauce made for a well rounded bite. Dipping the rolls into the sauce was also delicious. Most of what we ordered was beyond expectation but some of the standouts were the the dungenous crab with garlic rice and the spiny lobster. The crab was so meaty while the rice was succulent and full of flavor making for a great pairing. The lobster was also cooked to perfection, despite the larger size the meat was still so tender not gummy at all! The lobster sauce was also divine and unlike anything I've had before! The tuna tartar was also quite the treat! The rice cracker was so fun to break apart and the tuna was fresh and contrasted nicely with the jelly! Yum I would love to come back, in the meantime I'll be dreaming about this meal :) read more

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The menu read deliciously to me but, unfortunately, nothing stood out. Rather, something was slightly off putting with every dish, aside from the bread and butter lol. Service was wonderful though. Five stars for sure: informative, attentive, charming without overstaying. I'll also note that the food all looked very beautiful. Incredible feast for the eyes. Some dishes we got: Aged black cod: crispy skin, texture was perfect. Dish was too salty for me. Half duck: beautiful. Dry. Wild mushrooms: sauce didn't made it too moist and didn't seem to complement the mushrooms. Also too salty. Lettuce and herbs: salad dressing was very watery so it was pretty splashy to eat. Very strong fish/umami flavor that reminded me of fish sauce. The bit of heat was nice tho. The most off putting part of this experience was lack of price transparency. I realize there are other restaurants that do this too but doesn't make it suck any less. "Service charges" and "sf mandate" added 20% and 6% accordingly. I wasn't necessarily looking for small print fees but I didn't exactly expect to pay 20% tip, 20% service charge and a 6% fee on top of the prices listed... 46% non-food costs seems nuts. Made the entire experience so off putting but I'm not going to skip out on tipping cause who knows if any of the workers get a cut of that "service charge." read more

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Seafood focused resturant right by the Embarcadero. Overall, I'd rate it a 4.5/5. Service was exceptional -- always checking on cocktail refills, water, and clearing the table. Food highlight for me were: 1. Prawns 2. Potato's with cheese fondue 2.Oysters 3. Caviar service (unique and different) 4. Mushrooms 5. Scallops Some of their dishes were a little too salty for my liking -- for example the sea urchin toast and the milk bread. You HAVE to finish off with their signature sundae. What a treat to end the meal. read more

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This Michelin star restaurant has a nice view of Bay Bridge right on the shoreline. Service is really good. I came here for a work dinner so we got the set menu and a couple of bottles of wine. Everything was delicious, including the aged medium rare steak, the salmon with the crispy skin, the red cabbage salad, the tune tartare, and best of all the mushrooms with spicy tangy sauce. My coworkers picked some very good bottles of red wine so that was also very good. We ended it with ice cream with almond caramel sauce on top...very tasty. My boss paid for the dinner so not sure on the prices? Very good restaurant with excellent food! read more

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Angler has received a Michelin guide star for 3 years in a row so I was extremely excited to try this spot with my partner! Overall, the experience was bad but also don't know if we would be back again. We both did a prefix meal which came with: Oysters Herb salad Choice of seabream fish or half oven roasted chicken Choice of sundae or sorbet This prefix meal was $55 per person. We also added a lobster bun with fries for $35 because we were curious why others were ordering this. Everything was tasty but the seasoning was too basic for my taste for it to want me to comeback and eat it again. The oysters were our favorite appetizer in the pre fix menu as it was so fresh. The oven roasted chicken was juicy but it lacked seasoning and the sauce that was paired for dipping was very strong of mustard that it made it very tarty. The sea bream fish that was paired with a lemongrass curry sauce was delicious. I've never had this type of fish and it was very smooth with a crispy skin. Seasoning was just lightly salted but overall tasty. We ordered the sundae and the soft serve itself was delicious but the dark chocolate bits with the salted caramel all overpowered one another so I didn't enjoy this as much and gave it to my bf. The lobster bun was surprisingly Smokey which made the entree delicious. We both also said we preferred a less saucey lobster roll as we are a simple butter lobster people. Be aware that they do charge a 20% gratuity and a $6 SF mandate fee so bill will be higher than expected. There's no direct parking in front of the restaurant but there are limited public meter parking a block down the road. read more

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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

I went here with my husband and mil who are vegetarians and I alone can't finish a chicken dish usually. So ended up ordering all vegetarian dishes. Parkerhouse rolls and bread was good. My 1 year old daughter enjoyed the bread too. Sauce with hen of woods mushroom was yum too. Broccolini dish was tasty too felt a bit salty for my taste. Overall portions are small for vegetarian dishes as they are less priced and kinda like side dishes Ordered the coconut sorbet which was good. Also had the coffee vodka White Russian cocktail which was pretty good. I was drinking after a really long time. Felt a bit buzzed as well We went on a rainy day so couldn't enjoy the view as much. read more

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Delicious, and incredible value for the price! Came in on a Saturday with group of 2 walk-in no res at approx noon, seated immediately at table. Things are chill at this time, definitely filled up within the hour. Service was great, our waiter Jay did an awesome job going over menu specials and checking in to make sure the meal went smoothly. We got the Quick Catch lunch prix fixe plus a few more items (bread, frog legs, and mushrooms). At 50pp the prix fixe is an incredible steal, the sea bream alone could probably have gone for that price given Bay Area standards. For the 2 of us the meal was the perfect amount, we could probably have gone without the mushroom for portioning (but it was delicious nonetheless and we were happy to have gotten it) Decor is homey and classy, bathrooms are very clean. I like the cute octopus TP holders Music playlist is great, I liked the upbeat tunes and classics. Puts out a great vibe Food was delicious! Standout was definitely the seabream with coconut and swarnadwipa, good creamy to spice ratio. The fish came out perfectly crisp and went great with the acid from the salad dressing Great spot for a date! Lots of families here today too, seems pretty kid friendly. Pro tip: if it's cold out PLEASE use the revolving door!!! Thanks in advance from us aisle tablers it really makes a difference read more

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Came here for lunch on a Friday and there was already a line before opening. Very nice ambiance inside, attentive service. We ordered - - Burger and fries (4/5): burger patty is well done, didn't ask how well we wanted it cooked, would prefer medium or medium rare. Good quality, good seasoned fries - Set lunch with oysters, half chicken, and dessert (4.5/5): half chicken was $40, for $10 more you get a set menu that included 2 oysters and dessert. Oysters were fantastic, very fresh. Chicken was delicious too, moist and has thin crispy skin, salad was well dressed. When it came to dessert our waiter told us he had already picked the sundae for us (vs asking us for our selection since there were two options). A bit odd, but it was fine, caramel on the sweeter side. Overall, great quality food and service. Food came out on the slower end, and price is definitely on the higher side, including the mandatory 20% service fee. read more

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Lunch here just keeps working for me. Second time doing the Quick Catch menu, and it's still the kind of meal that reminds you how rare it is to find fish cooked this well. The half sea bream hit all the marks--skin crackly, meat juicy, with a clean smoky grill flavor...exceptionally well done! The salad stayed bright and simple. Salted caramel soft serve at the end sealed the deal in that "I didn't need this but I'm glad I did" way. We split the Parker House rolls too--warm, soft, a little chewy, and the nori butter is still one of the better decisions you can make at lunch. Good stuff, start to finish! read more

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"Cook For You" - extremely good value for what you get. Came here as a solo diner and the staff were attentive, and chef really presented bold flavors. Let's start with the food: 1. Norwegian Trout, Shinko Pear and Shiso (8/10) - refreshing app to kick off the meal 2. Cold smoked salt & pepper squab (9/10) - did not expect this to be the 2nd course! I've never had smoked squab before and I really liked it! Had a chewier texture, tasted more like smoked duck/ham, with a slightly sweet glaze. Not gamey at all. Ground pepper and lime served on the side 3. Lettuces & Herbs with Meyer Lemon (10/10) - arguably one of the best salads I've ever had. At first, I thought that this salad looked a bit too simple to be its own course. Chef used a diverse selection of lettuces and herbs (including watercress, which added depth of flavor). The dressing had quite a kick from the jalapeños and black pepper. It might have also included some bonito per our server. The bigger leaves like little gem lettuce were at the bottom. Interesting that they served the salad in the middle. Very bold flavors. 4. Grilled hand dived scallop (8/10) - sweet, perfectly seared. Buttery lemon sauce that accentuated the fresh scallop. 5. Slowly grilled hen of the woods mushroom (7.5/10) - this was a unique one, the mushrooms were crispy on top and tasted almost like crispy pork skin. Served with a hot sauce base. 6. Aged black cod, pickled shimeji & embedded fumet (8/10) - cod was perfectly seared and topped with fried sea lettuce. The pickled shimeji served its purpose of cutting the fattiness of the cod. Fish was so tender and "creamy" that it tasted exactly like texture of a grilled oyster 7. Angler potato with sauce of taleggio (7.5/10) - portion was way too much for me. You're supposed to peel away each layer and dip into the sauce, just like a potato chip. Each layer was so crispy! 8. Soft serve with caramel and cocoa nibs (9/10) - sooo good Nonalcoholic Drinks: - East Embarcadero (7.5/10) - the best way I would describe it is a sweet pickle juice. Very refreshing. - Lavender Cream (7.5/10) - this is more of a richer, dessert drink and I would've liked it more if I got it before I started getting full! Ambiance - Medium noise level, playing 60s-70s pop rock - For a Michelin one star restaurant, I felt like this restaurant atmosphere is more modern and more welcoming. Not your typical old school fancy restaurant - The open kitchen and fire grill was another wow factor read more

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Came here for our anniversary and had a decent experience. The ambience was very cute- kind of a saloon nautical vibe.  Service was mixed. Our server was nice but brief, while the waitress next to us was giving her tables a little spiel and going over the menu. We were just asked if we were ready or had any questions. The support staff, however, were excellent! Our waters were constantly filled and courses were nicely paced. Teamwork was on point! Food overall was decent but nothing memorable. The banana pastries with the caviar were actually yummy, but they overpowered the caviar. The black cod was very average and came in a room-temperature broth- the lobster rolls were just OK. Food was underwhelming for a $400 lunch for 2 guests. read more

Angler - Caviar and oyster - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I booked their private room for a work holiday party, and it did not disappoint! Everything--from the service to the food to the ambiance--was outstanding. The room overlooked the Bay Bridge on a beautifully clear night, making the view stunning. The décor was unique yet very clean, with intimate lighting that set a perfect mood. We started with passed appetizers (which I unfortunately forgot to photograph), but they were all delicious: amberjack with shiso leaf, arancini, wagyu sliders, and an oyster station. For starters, we had a radicchio salad and rolls. I expected the salad to be bitter, but the dressing balanced it beautifully, and the rolls were soft and warm. The entrées were the highlight. The sea bass had a perfectly crisp sear and was cooked flawlessly, and the mushrooms were just as good. I missed getting a photo of the chicken, but it was AMAZING. One of our team members had requested it after enjoying it on a previous visit, and the team was happy to accommodate even though it wasn't on the current menu. The steak was incredibly juicy, cooked to a perfect medium rare, and the potatoes were thinly sliced with a delicious sauce. We also had dessert--no photos again because we were busy with our dinner activities--but it was great! Our sommelier was wonderful as well: very knowledgeable and kept our glasses from ever getting close to empty. I highly recommend this restaurant for large groups or even a date night. Huge thank you to the staff and to their event manager, Chris! read more

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Had a delicious dinner at Angler. Parking is tricky as there's not much street parking; we ended up parking at the Rincon center lot. Overall, the food was great - unique dishes that were well executed! We chose to do a la carte and not the chef's choice. All the dishes were amazing. For the starters, the tuna was high quality and the seaweed crisp was incredibly umami. The radicchio salad, surprisingly, was one of my favorites of the night. They give you bibs to wear since it can stain your clothes. Each layer is covered in a delicious dressing with crisps. The frog legs tasted like eating fried chicken! Very meaty. The gnudi was incredible. The cheesy sauce with the truffle made it creamy and strong tasting. The scallops were huge and perfectly cooked, paired with a nice buttery sauce. The sea bream had an amazing char and was perfectly cooked. We finished it off with a huge sundae with a table side service where it was coated with homemade caramel. The cocoa nibs with the salted caramel was great. The soft serve could have been creamier, but it was still good. Unfortunately, the service throughout the night was lacking. We were given menus without being explained anything - the waitresses just walked away. Table service was just okay, our table wasn't thoroughly cleaned in between courses. There is an automatic 20% tip added to the bill which could be the reason why service isn't the best. This was just about the right amount of food for 2 people - we were full but not overly stuffed. We found the pacing to be a bit long between courses. Would come back to try their other items! read more

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I had a pretty awesome dinner here. The salad I ate was delicious and the frog legs tasted just like fried chicken. It was the first time I ever had frog legs. It was that second time I have been asked about food allergies which I love. The ambiance of the place was fantastic. I highly recommend this place but please make a reservation because they only accept reservations. I give them 5 stars read more

Angler - Frog legs - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We've been to Angler a few more times since my last review, so just a quick update to my review. I still love the food - the subtle wood smoke and char the wood hearth brings to many of the dishes is exceptional and unique! The back of house execution is always flawless and front of house service is friendly and attentive without being overbearing. They still have an absolutely killer wine list - check out the off the beaten path whites for some of the best values on their list (and champagnes for some of the worst value/highest markups). As far as I've seen, they don't offer valet parking, however there are a number garages nearby. I'm unsure if they provide validation at any of the garages. They do have indoor bar counter seating that is first come first served. When the weather is nicer, they also do some "al fresco" dining first come first served. If you want a coveted bar seat, get there early. At 5:15 the bar counter was almost entirely full. Happy hour is from 5-6:30 and includes some small discounts on a selection of BTG wines, snacks, etc. The one thing I will mention is that prices have increased a lot. We had a couple glasses of white wine, Parker house rolls, blue fin tuna, and a couple other snacks + dessert, and that set us back $210 with service fee and SF mandate included. Ouch! read more

One of my favorite restaurants for finer dining. Still casual enough for any random weekend. Great location on the Embarcadero with great unique dishes on the menu. If you're into seafood you'll love Angler. You can order a la cart or do the chefs choice if you're feeling hungry and adventurous. I've done it twice and it's always more than enough food! The open kitchen gives you a totally unique experience seeing the chef and kitchen with the wood fire. You like seafood? You like good food? Give it a try. read more

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Not too stunning. The service was excellent - I must say! Each team member was kind, helpful, and had recommendations to share. They were able to describe what we were eating very well. They also seemed happy to be here. Got crudo, frog legs, and fish. Loved the crudo! Sauce was delicious, fresh, and tart. Fried frog legs were good and crispy. I just wish the frog legs were spiced better. Only the batter had any flavor. The fish at the end was good and crispy with great dice that we could drizzle. The space was very beautiful and aesthetically warm. Tables are spaced close so you sometimes will hear what your neighbors are talking about. This is not a complaint but just something to know in case you'd like to discuss something sensitive. Tipping was optional since they add a 20% charge to every bill. read more

Angler - Cru - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Spectacular meal and you will be stuffed beyond reprieve. This isn't the Michelin starred spot where you'll leave hungry. First off, the location and view are beautiful. It compliments this seafood-heavy restaurant so well. Their liquor menu is stacked and their sommelier is incredibly helpful to choosing which drink will pair with your bites the best. Every dish was quite good. I'd say the only ones that didn't wow me were the carpaccio/raw fish dishes, grilled shrimp and their famous potato. While it was a good potato, I wouldn't write home about it. My favorite bites were the frog legs which were cooked to perfection. The branzino had a beautiful char that paired perfectly with the lemon. Their rolls were to die for. Steak was juicy and cooked to perfection. And the leeks were probably my favorite vegetable dish. We went for my mom's bday so they came out at the end with their famous dessert which was a great way to end the night. They also gave us some free mini espresso martinis to close out the night. Thank you to the friendly staff! read more

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The most approachable Michelin one-star restaurant, and also Saison's sister restaurant The restaurant's decor is absolutely gorgeous, and sitting by the window, you can even see the Bay Bridge. read more

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I swear SF is the only American city with Michelins that consistently deserve their star because I had yet another incredible experience trying out stars across the city. Their staff is so friendly, and the space doesn't have that typical upscale vibe that most Michelins have yet it has the food quality and presentation that got them their star. It was super busy on a Friday night, and I loved how vibey the restaurant was. We sat at the bar, and their bartenders did a fantastic job of recommending drinks to us. We tried their Norwegian Trout, Canary Melon & Shiso, Bluefin Tuna & Kelp with Rice Crisp, Grilled Hand-Dived Scallop, a white fish dish, and their cheesecake. Their trout, tuna, and scallop were INCREDIBLE. I don't think they've updated their website so I can't find what the fish dish was, but that was just okay to me. It was very well cooked, but it was a bit bland for me. I also was not a fan of the cheesecake, so I would skip on that. However, the crisp that came out looked like a whole wedge of lettuce, and the taste and texture was unlike anything I'd ever tried. Scallop was cooked perfectly, and I love the lemon acidity and how much butter was in the sauce. $26 per scallop is crazy though. read more

Had a chance to try this awesome 1 Michelin star restaurant and really happy I did. We came during Saturday for lunch and everything from the ambiance, food to service was absolutely top notch. During lunchtime they offered a $45 special which came with an oyster, entree and dessert so of course we tried this along with some other items. For our meal I got to try: * Oyster - these came from Washington we were told and came with 2 types of sauces which were nice. I didn't love them but not bad * parkerhouse rolls - these were yummy and came with a delicious butter which was nice. They came piping hot and although they were good I wouldn't say it was divine *Frog Legs - now these were absolutely delicious and came with a crispy, well seasoned coating. I loved how meaty they were and went really well with the crème fraiche * Crudo - this was delicious and in such a flavorful sauce, I loved every bite *Sea bream fish - this was the highlight of the meal and so delicious, flavorful and crispy. This came with a coconut sauce that I drizzled on and the flavors were absolutely divine. This also came with a side of salad which was nice and refreshing *Chicken dish - hubby ordered this one and it came with a lot of chicken that I wasn't expecting. Juicy with crispy skin this also came with a delicious bbq sauce. *Fries - so well seasoned, the table loved this one *Chocolate Bar - this was a peanut butter heavy dessert - so if you like this, this is good for you. Hubby absolutely loved this one * Sundae - this was absolutely divine and came drizzled in a caramel sauce with these roasted coconut nibs. I loved every bite of this and all the flavors went perfectly together Overall, really good experience here! 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. Comfortable ambiance. 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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Visited Angler for a late birthday dinner with my coworkers. The restaurant upon entering felt cozy yet upscale with interesting taxidermy/fish decorations mounted on the walls and an open kitchen. 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 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

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

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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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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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

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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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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