Such a lovely spot by the SF Bay, located in the Ferry Building, the vibes were genuinely immaculate from start to finish. The atmosphere felt upscale but still warm and inviting, and the food and the service really tied everything together. Everyone was so kind, attentive, and helpful throughout the night, which made the experience feel even more special. Me and my friends don't tend to go to SF like that so when we try spots we like to sample a lil of everything. We ended up trying a ton of drinks, appetizers, entrees, sides, and desserts, and honestly there were so many standouts. For appetizers, the scallion fry bread was incredible, if you get anything to start I would highly recommend this dish. It was soft, savory, crisp and insanely addictive. The octopus and squid was another favourite, perfectly cooked with amazing flavor and crisp texture. For sides, I HIGHLY recommend the hen of the woods mushrooms with XO sauce. So rich, savory, and packed with umami, easily one of my favourite bites of the night. As for entrees, the spatchcocked fish was a big hit, it was super flavourful, beautifully cooked, and just really satisfying. I really enjoyed the sauce that it is paired with, very harmonious. The sakura rack of pork was absolutely divine as well, this might be another must! It was tender, juicy, and incredibly flavourful, another one of my most favourite bites. Dessert deserves its own moment too. Shoutout to Chef Louis because everything was amazing, but the chocolate terrine completely stole the show for me. The layers and textures were sooo good and every bite felt decadent without being too heavy. Honourable mention to the tamarind sorbet though because it was such a unique, refreshing, and flavorful finish to the meal. Overall, such a memorable dining experience and definitely a spot I'd come back to again to try the ever changing new things getting added and changed. read more

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Love the ambiance and location of Arquet so we returned to check out the rest of their menu. Here is what we ordered: * Whole roasted branzino: flaky and moist * Duck leg: good * Cod: DELICIOUS and moist * Scallion fry bread: always amazing * Dungeness crab brioche: light and yummy * SF Black Cod: super tasty * Caledonian blue prawns: slightly overcooked, would skip this dish read more

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Beautiful ambiance that is bright and airy with plenty of space between tables. Lunchtime is quite kid friendly and you can get great views of the water. Service was friendly and prompt. West Coast Oysters: Delicious, but on the pricey side even by SF standards Burrata and melted leeks: I wished it was served with more bread (just 3 small pieces) and it was actually difficult to serve cleanly. Definitely very heavy on the leek. Beef tartare: Served with a raw egg and tasty! Paccheri: My favorite dish. The pasta is served in a rich and creamy sauce with lots of umami flavors from the mushrooms. Would recommend! Porchetta sandwich: I wished I liked it more, but this was probably the most disappointing dish. The porchetta was on the dry side. It was missing a crunchy component. The fries were crispy! read more

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Finally came by to see what came in after The Slanted Door. Very serene cream space- open and airy. Not the same, nearly round booths but- booths with a long couch vibe Sat outside for fresh air and it was nice and chill- but clear panel to the random people sitting out on the otherwise can be a bit distracting. Offered still or sparkling chilled water. Also had a great iced black tea. Started with the Ahi, Olives and the bread & butter! Olives were orange zest flavors and some spice. Very good and the tuna was very delicious all kinds of little somethings that made it so delicious. The bread and butter was SO fresh and perfect! Even if u are gluten free- you will be okay. It's San Francisco! I ended going with the Gem Salad with chicken- which was warm poached? And sliced- , couldn't finish the chicken with all those starters. Dessert menu looked amazing but was full! Definitely will come back again. Glad it is a nice, chill & delicious restaurant still. read more

Arquet - Salted butter w/ bread! - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Recently visited Arquet on a Saturday afternoon and had raw oysters, sour dough and butter, chips & dip, and spicy chicken sandwich. All of which had a unique texture and tastes. The French fries were absolutely delicious and crunchy! I didn't like the spicy fried chicken as it was a tad on the bland side. The texture for the sour dough was also on the tough side . Service was surprisingly slow considering there are around 30 staff working in the kitchen. It did take them the whole meal to refill our waters. There's an open kitchen concept which is nice, but you're left wondering why there's so many cooks in the kitchen read more

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Trendy restaurant that replaced Slanted Door. Beautiful decor and spacious setting that includes an open kitchen and tables + booths. Got in early for a 5:30 reservation that can only be made online - it'll also tell you so if you try to call in. We were seated right away and given a rundown of the menu. We ordered a little bit of everything from each category. Standouts were the fish, hen of the woods mushrooms, and the porterhouse although for $195, there's not a lot of it. Honestly things were tasty but on the pricier side with the exception of the pork chop which I felt was a tad dry. Around $500+ for 4 adults and 2 kids (8 months and 2 years old) - includes 2 alcoholic beverages, a mocktail and a glass of milk. There's a private room on the back on the way to the bathroom. No changing tables available which makes it difficult when you have 2 little ones who need a fresh diaper. Serving time was also on the slower side where there's a pretty long gap between dishes. This bit in the kids' bedtime despite the early dinner time. Service was friendly. Noise level was fine. read more

Arquet - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Every now and then you come across a restaurant that will be memorable for years to come and Arquet is one such restaurant! The whole experience was absolutely amazing ! Housed in the Ferry Building in the former Slanted Door space, this is being, modern with stunning Bay views as well as an open kitchen. Service was phenomenal throughout the night and each dish was nothing short of amazing! We love to order lots of smaller dishes and did so here with our waiter coursing it out in a way that made sense! We began with oysters - fresh and delicious, their smoked olives, some of the best I have ever had, scallion fried bread with ricotta which was out of Thai world and chips and a fava bean dip also delicious. Then we enjoyed blue fin tuna, yellowtail and the Monterey squid with octopus! Every bite perfect . Ended with a couple of desserts, my belly is way too full but it was worth every bite as this was a memorable meal ! read more

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DO NOT GO! This restaurant has poor customer service, the staff is entitled and act like they are doing you a favor. They are in the ferry building- so definitely not that fancy to justify the "attitude" of the servers. Our server, Sarah was not a good listener. I didn't like my drink so I expressed that to her just to have her look at me and say: oh... ok. - looking at me with disgust and disbelief- didn't offer anything else. I then asked to see the wine menu. The yellow submarine drink www awful. The staff barely makes eye contact with you during interactions. The food was just ok. Nothing that I would want to go back for. Not inexpensive either- so be aware. Dessert was good - cappuccino was good. I would just say the staff ruined for us. No one looks happy. Not returning. Oh... and they sent my friend a slice of cake for her bday: the cake was hard and dry. Like..,. Omg, insane. read more

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Took over the former space of Slanted door. This place is pretty hip with modern decor. Everything was ala carte, so we selected a few dishes - raw oysters, lemon noodles (great flavor), half a chicken (moist) , sea bass,potatoes, and for dessert, tiramisu with seasame ice cream (the ice cream was so good). Evwrything was flavorful and the service on point. It was a good meal with a view of the bay bridge waterfront. Worth going. . read more

Arquet - Sea bass and chicken - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Huge open space with lots of seating. Isolated from the hustle and bustle of the ferry building. Prices are high though! We came for lunch on Sunday and were seated immediately. ordered the burger and fish. The fish portion was smaller than I expected but very tender and fresh. Overall welcome new addition to the ferry building. Would be good for a bougie brunch or corporate meal read more

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We had an impromptu date night at Arquet so didn't really plan to make reservations in advance but wanted to shoot our shot for a walk-in. The hostess was very accommodating and let us know that they could make arrangements for a table al fresco if we waited half an hour. We gladly obliged but the wait ended being more like 10 minutes so we were already off to a good start. After we were seated outdoors (with amazing views of the bay bridge, I might add), we were given a menu promptly and the wait staff went over the details of the menu as well as some really great recommendations for the bone marrow and the hot honey chicken. Both recs were on point, the bone marrow came with some sort of fig butter which tasted heavenly when paired with a soft brioche bread. We dipped the extra bread in the bone marrow juices afterwards too. The Dungeness crab on toast was also full of flavor: creamy, a hint of herbaceous goodness and the sturdy toast used as a vessel into your mouth. The hot honey chicken did not miss: honey flavor on the crisp skin, soft and juicy chicken on the inside. Perhaps the best chicken I've tasted apart from that one fried chicken place in Napa. We ended the night with some sorbet (generous scoops of guava & mango) which we absolutely demolished. Service throughout the evening was excellent. Not over bearing but attentive enough. The wait staff checked in a couple of minutes after every dish was served, the plates were "refreshed" after appetizers and entrees and crumbs from the table were removed promptly in between dishes. The service is perhaps what sets Arquet apart from similar restaurants on the spectrum. We will return to Arquet for many, many more impromptu date nights and celebrations. Also, don't really need a reason to go, just go? read more

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High 4.2/4.4 of 5 for me!! Surprised the reviews aren't edging well past the 4 mark here. Honestly a must try PERIOD. Menu is seasonal so it'll change up, but I loved the ricotta, Greek yogurt dish. The whole fish was .. incredible. Pappardelle was exactly what I'd imagine freshly made pasty to taste and feel like. Mushrooms? I would pass next time. Baked oysters delivered! Last minute decision but a star. Crème brûlée was yummy but most importantly what my cousin wanted! Clean modern, well designed throughout. Ceramic dishes. Fast when they switch out plates, water refills, small touches that make a big difference like replacing a napkin that fell. Only tiny thing was service felt rushed at times, upon check in and ordering, completely fine since it was busy, but it's always a bit nicer when I can ask a few things about the menu and be checked in on here and there. Through and through highly recommend :) read more

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what a vibey little restaurant in the ferry building with great views of the bridge right outside! all the staff we encountered were so nice and attentive as soon as we walked in. all of the food we ordered was amazing! the clams and oysters were really fresh, but me and my husband both agreed the broth in the clams needed a little more of something. the paccheri was our fav!!! the sauce paired with the mushrooms was amazing. the only thing we didn't like was the espresso martini but the server told us us they just have a classic martini with just vodka and espresso so be aware of that if you like kahlua and baileys in yours! read more

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This review is more like 4.5 stars because don't want to necessarily add to the hype. Arquet is buzzing right now, and it does do a lot right. I was visiting San Francisco for the night so made reservations to check this new spot, which took over the former Slanted Door space at the Ferry Building. It's a gorgeous space and service from the front of the house to my server was top notch, professional and yet still friendly. The huge open kitchen really adds to the show for the restaurant, and the menu can feel overwhelming with the different sections but all can combine to an interesting meal. Here's what I ate: -- Seaweed lavash, iacopi white bean hummus, dandelion pesto, smoked trout roe. I was tempted by the seaweed lavash, and while it came out paper thin, the seaweed flavor was subtle. I was hoping more nori flavor, but it wasn't too dominant. The hummus was thick and creamy, and there was a lot left over in ratio to the lavash pieces that came with it. -- grilled county line gems, endive, asian pear, anchovy green goddess, walnut, alpine cheese. My favorite of the night for the freshness, and complexity in flavors and texture. Just a well-rounded salad. -- sakura rack of pork, grilled black, apple, dirty girl spigarello, spicy mustard seed jus. I had a lively discussion with my server about what diners envision when they see the words "rack of pork" on the menu. I imagined it to be like a rack of lamb, but instead, it was a huge pork chop. She said the chef said the rack of pork comes from the same cut as the pork chop so that's why it could be confusing, so basically this was a juicy thick pork chop. It was cooked perfectly and paired with classic winter flavors of apple and mustard. I had it with a side of potatoes. -- hochija tiramisu. I'm obsessed with hochija so was excited to get this dessert, and while overall the cake portion was nice, I didn't get a strong hochija flavor. So it almost seemed like a chocolate cake. Overall I thought the food was solid and at times creative, but not everything lives up to the ingredients featured on the menu. Still, it's such a beautiful space and great service, it's worth coming back and explore the seasonal changes to the menu. read more

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Review is for drinks, snack and dessert at the bar. Cocktails are amazing. Complex, well balanced. We wandered in after happy hour after work and there was plenty of room to order at at bar(with a little Patience). We chatted with another couple before we ordered and they convinced us to order the fry breaded buffalo ricotta as a snack and 10/10 will always order it. Finished off with a chocolate terrine that was creamy crunchy goodness. Service is friendly and warms. The restaurant itself is very pretty. The menu is not very large, but if everything is as good as the what we've had so far I wouldn't be mad. read more

Arquet - Hot guava cocktail, candy cap cocktail and green onion fry bread with whipped Buffalo mozzarella with salsa matcha and honey. Delicious! - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Ambiance: This restaurant is located in a corner of the Ferry building, lined with windows in an open space. The open kitchen layout is also nice, if you like watching some behind the scenes action. The space wasn't too loud and there's plenty of seating. Maybe we were lucky because it was lunch, but I would highly recommend getting a reservation. I hear their dinner reservations are harder to get. Service: We were seated right away and given several menus and water for the table. I didn't feel we had to wait a long time to order, but our waitress checked in a few times to see if we wanted to start off with drinks, etc. When we finally ordered, she did ask if we wanted our food to come out as it was made, or to course it out. We're fine with everything coming at the same time. The only issue was that our water glasses were empty and we had to ask for water, rather than have it noticed and filled. Not a big deal, overall, but we were thirsty. Food: I didn't realize we ordered all bread products, but we were okay with that. San Francisco Sourdough with cultured butter - sourdough was perfect, soft on the inside with a nice outer crust. The salted butter was creamy and super easy to spread. The stamping was a nice touch. Liberty Duck Liver Brulée - comes with a mandarin jam and grilled bread, both paired with the duck very well. It was really fun cracking the top and balanced the sweet with the savory of the duck. The liver was creamy and not overly salty, which is preferred for me and I would highly recommend it. Littleneck Clams with Herbs - the flavors were amazing. I loved the fennel incorporation and the broth it was simmered in. My friend and I were dipping our bread in it and drinking the broth by the spoonfuls. This is where I had to knock a star off - there was SO MUCH SAND in the clams. About 85% of the clams I ate had sand in it. We were biting and going, "aww man" after most bites. We still finished it, because it was still delicious and fresh, but man!! The sand! I should have taken the broth to go and bought a whole bread loaf at ACME and grilled and dipped. It was so good. Overall, I would recommend trying this restaurant, the quality of the food is good and everything we got was flavorful but not too much. read more

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Ate here on Mother's Day for lunch. Great location. Great atmosphere. It is very open and bright with lots off big windows facing the water. The kitchen open to the restaurant. They are very busy in the kitchen but you don't hear any noose from them. We started with the warm olives. I noticed they were infused with some type of citrus, star anise and thyme. So good! Just disappointed that I had to share them with the rest of my group! I had the spring chopped salad. Not much in flavor or crunch. There was more lettuce than I expected. But it was ok. For an entree, I had the Mt Lassen trout which I really enjoyed. The skin was perfectly crisp, the fish was moist and flavorful. Really lovely. Others in my group had the pasta with mushrooms and were pleased with it. The service was slow. Not sure if it was because they were so busy or it is always like that. But I appreciated the pace. I enjoyed not being rushed, having time to really taste the food, and to talk and enjoy the company of my group. It reminded me of the pace of meals in Italy. read more

Arquet - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

What! I saw Arquet with a 3.9 on Yelp and had to do my part. I had such a good experience here, am truly surprised they're not getting same love from Yelpdom!!!! The good: + we ordered almost every dish from the menu lol. Expertly prepared and I thought was fair for the quality and sweeping views of the bay. Highlights were the tomatoe app and ribeye and yuzu cocktail + service was excellent, as it should be for the prices + amazing views-- we took a great group pic from our seats that had the bridge in the background without even trying The meh: - I thought the fish dishes were a little underwhelming (dry, mostly) compared to their prep of veggies and meat - I tried 4 cocktails but only really liked the yuzu drink lol. But I'm willing to come back for it!!! - I think I heard the kitchen drop 2 plates, but we went the first week they opened so it's ok!!!! Looking forward to come back and seeing how they improve! read more

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I've been to Arquet for dinner twice now - the first time, I was honestly a bit underwhelmed by the food (especially given the relatively steep prices). However, I went again earlier this week and had a better experience (hence the 4 star average). Between the two visits, I tried the Butter Lettuce Salad ($18), Bluefin Tuna ($27), Monterey Squid and Wood-Fire Octopus ($28), Whole BBQ Red Snapper ($68), Ube Basque Cheesecake with Salted Cream ($14), and the Thai Tea Ice Cream ($14). The Monterey Squid and Wood-Fire Octopus was one of my favorite dishes of the evening - the squid and octopus were well-cooked, very tender, and flavorful. My only complaint is that the portion was quite small for the price. The Butter Lettuce Salad is very unique (it comes with red and green strawberries, yogurt, black olive, thai basil, and mint), and it was the other favorite of the night (and very reasonably priced at $18). I can't reliably comment on the Red Snapper because I only had a few bites (and it was cold by the time I tried it), but it was also very good (albeit expensive at nearly $70). The Bluefin Tuna was underwhelming - it comes with black olive, riverdog radish, and spiced chili oil, which I thought overwhelmed the tuna itself. It also came with four pieces (each bite-sized) for $27, which was quite steep. Regarding the desserts, I definitely recommend trying the Ube Basque Cheesecake. The Thai Tea Ice Cream was less memorable. Service is friendly and efficient, and the interior is modern and upscale - good for a date night or special event. Overall, I'm glad I gave them a try. The food is good, but prices are steep (especially for the portion sizes). read more

Food quality was about 3.5 but bumping up to 4 due to service and atmosphere. We ordered the crab brioche bread, scallion fried bread, chips and dip and ricotta dumplings to start. The appetizers were all very tasty, but the table felt that the ricotta that came with the scallion fried bread was a tad rich. For our mains, we had the short rib, ribeye, trout, Monterey squid and octopus. duck confit and dirty girl salad. The mains were solidly prepared and of above average quality, but was not anything to write home about. Since it was a birthday celebration, the restaurant gave us a slice of ube cheesecake, was so scrumptious. Overall, I wouldn't mind coming back for a business lunch on someone else's dime. read more

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I dined at Arquet today and overall the experience was fine, but one interaction left a bad impression. My friend ordered a cocktail and had only taken a sip when she reached for the glass slipped again (it was surprisingly slippery) and the drink spilled onto the table. While the waiter was cleaning it up, he even mentioned that the glasses are very slippery, which made the situation feel a bit more preventable. I completely understand accidents happen and that technically it wasn't the restaurant's fault. However, coming from someone in the restaurant industry, it's pretty standard to offer a replacement in situations like this--especially when the drink was barely touched. Instead, we were simply asked if we wanted to order another one. That response felt lacking in hospitality and left us with an "ick" feeling. Small gestures like replacing a drink can really shape how guests feel taken care of, especially at a restaurant that presents itself as more high-end. That said, I did really enjoy the duck liver brûlée and would come back for that. But the service interaction didn't match the level of the food, and it took away from what could have been a more polished, high-end experience. read more

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Oh, Arquet! What a beautiful restaurant, delicious food, and wonderful experience all around. My fiancé and I made a 5:00 reservation here for our anniversary, and the host was welcoming as soon as we walked in. It started getting busy right as it opened! The restaurant is just so beautiful, from the utensils to the restrooms. We ordered (and shared) the Seaweed Lavash, Milleans Orchards Persimmon, Trout, and Duck Confit. I loved that they explained each dish when it was brought to the table. Everything was delicious; my favorite dish was actually the persimmon! The service was 10/10. Since we were celebrating our anniversary, they even surprised us with a slice of ube cheesecake. We will definitely be back! read more

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Delicious contemporary California cuisine embodied, beautiful decor and ambiance which did not disappoint. Service was slow (did not come to check on us), waitress was old and could not hear well which made ordering a bit of a challenge. =====DRINKS===== * Grenache Blend Skin Contact Rose? $16) Did not like the skin contact pinot, which tasted way too funky. * Enjoyed this cocktail, was strong but a little too sweet. =====APPS===== * BLUEFIN TUNA - 5 stars ($28): black olive, riverdog radish, spiced chili oil Would definitely get again. I love a good tartare and liked how uniquely large each slice was because it soaked up all the delicious citrus sauce. * CURED YELLOWTAIL - 4 stars ($26): kashiwase plum, kohlrabi, shiso, tangerine aguachile Also really good and I loved the flavor but the fish did not taste as fresh as the tuna. Some pieces were a little too hard / chewy, maybe I got unlucky. * MONTEREY SQUID and OCTOPUS - 4 stars ($28): sunchoke, chorizo Delicious and comes as you'd expect but really small for the price. * DUCK LIVER BRULEE - 4.5 stars ($27): full belly quince, einkorn-sunflower toast Also, not a duck liver connoisseur, but I especially appreciated the perfectly toasted, fresh bread. * SCALLION FRY BREAD - 4 stars ($18) : buffalo ricotta, skyhill honeycomb, grilled figs, salsa macha I appreciated how fresh and warm this came out, with a really tasty creamy dip. I'm just not a huge scallion pancake person, so would not order again * CRAB BRIOCHE - 4 stars ($28): meyer lemon and dill Not a crab obsessed person but loved this. Generously topped, but still a little pricey for what it is. =====MAINS===== * 14 oz RIBEYE - 4 stars ($68): potato, broccolini, sultana A solid ribeye, but not very unique or special. * TROUT - 4.25 stars: white miso mustard, wilted spinach, mcginnis romano beans Liked the sauce it came with and the crunchy skin! * RICOTTA DUMPLINGS - 3.5 stars: green garlic, g&s sweet corn, chanterelles Nice preparation but a little too smooshy and soft for my liking. =====DESSERT===== * Ube cheesecake 4.5 stars ($12): ube basque cheesecake with salted cream I love a good cheesecake that is creamy and soft and not too sweet. This ube one was unique and delicious. * $5 cake cutting fee. read more

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Interesting new California restaurant. I booked a table a week in advance for dining inside and when we arrived we were seated a few minutes late after our reservation time but that was fine. The waiter explained to us how the menu works and the highlights of it. We ordered the seaweed lavash, the ricotta dumplings (very good), the MT Lassen trout that my daughter ate with joy (they don't have a kids menu) and the hot honey organic chicken that was good but nothing special for me. I'd like to return to try other plates. Ambiance was nice with no loud music that I like. read more

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We stopped by for an impromptu dinner here after visiting the exploratorium with our kids. Our reservation was at 5pm and we were seated promptly at 5pm. FYI the kitchen changes from lunch to dinner service at this time so if you arrive earlier there may be a bit of a wait. The staff was very gracious when explaining this to use We ordered a beer and a cocktail at the table. The Yellow Submarine sounded good with passionfruit but found it to be more spirit forward than I expected. We ordered the scallion fry bread and chip and dip for appetizers. The scallion fry bread was really good. My daughter really loved it. It was fried with a pillowy inside. Unfortunately the chip and dip was a bit too salty. The dip by itself was great. It was bright, creamy and herbaceous. But the chips had a lot of sea salt on it making it hard to eat together. We had to brush or knock off the salt and found it was much more balanced. For the main, we order a ribeye and braised short ribs. The ribeye was grilled well and a perfect medium which is what we ordered. The short ribs were braised well, fork tender. By itself it was a little under seasoned but if you eat it with the grits, it was good. The grits were flavored with truffle oil. We also had the mash potatoes. They were creamy, rich, smooth and tasty. We also had 3 desserts. The Horjicha tiramisu, chocolate terrine and chocolate soft serve. The soft serve was rich and creamy with cocoa nibs for a crunch. The tiramisu came with black sesame ice cream that paired well and the terrine had crunch from praline base and a scoop of vanilla cream. Over all we thought the service was pleasant and the food was executed well with good flavors. I also think since we came at the beginning of dinner service, our courses came out in a timely manner. read more

Excellent experience! The large space was redesigned to be modern with a large, open kitchen as the focal point, quite different from the previous restaurant (Slanted Door). I was excited to have dinner at Arquet after reading several articles, reviews & seeing IG posts. I noticed how there are many curved arches or partial arches & the gentleman who seated us explained that the restaurant's name is based on the French word, Arquette, which means arch. We started out with cocktails (I had the Ashina Industries, which was described as a pina colada without the pineapple) & my friend had the Yellow Submarine. The cocktails were refreshing & balanced. We shared several small plates (to try more options) & had the fry bread with burrata (bread was lightly crispy on the outside, tender on the inside & was the perfect vessel for the burrata); ricotta dumplings (the sauce is delicate & light with corn); Dungeoness crab brioche; roasted bone marrow that is accompanied by an onion jam & Parker rolls & roasted Monterey squid & octopus. Everything was delicious & couldn't pick a favorite. We were pretty full from our small dishes & didn't have room in our stomachs to try a large entree so I'll have to return to try more menu options. We did have room for dessert & ordered the chocolate terrine, which was the perfect ending to our meal. I had a glass of sherry & my friend had an espresso martini to accompany our dessert which was a good pairing. Excellent service by everyone & it's a large, coordinated staff who appear to communicate well which enhanced the dining experience. read more

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I would say the food and dinner itself was a 3/5, but the ambiance and experience as a whole made it a 4/5. Heard a ton of buzz about Arquet's opening in the Ferry Building, and went to check it out with a group of friends. The space is beautiful - super airy, light, and modern with plants interspersed! Highlight dishes: - Scallion Fry Bread (so good, came out crispy and hot) - Ricotta dumplings - Steak (potato/spinach side was yummy) - dungeness crab toast Lowlights: - Hojicha Tiramisu (had some oddly dense cake layer, sesame ice cream was good) - Duck confit (flavor was good but one 1 leg) - country line gems Overall was a bit disappointed by the portion size for the price. Service was great though, lovely experience! read more

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Here are the number of star per category: 1. Ambiance and decor: 5 2. Service and friendliness: 5 3. Menu choices: 1 4. Food: 2-3 This place has soooo much potential if they would only change the menu. Get rid of the hard to figure out jargon and present it in plain English. The choices are VERY difficult and we ended getting the red snapper that was really good. The rest pretty much sucks. There were three of us from So. Cal and came here thinking it was going to be the Slanted Door. The place looked inviting so we tried it. Once sitting and reading the menu, we all looked at each other because very few things were appealing. It is sad because I know somebody put a lot of money and effort to open and run the restaurant. To the owner(s), please hire a consultant to tell you what to change. Otherwise it will not last. read more

Hosting guests, so had to do a little bit of the touristy thing , and paid a visit to the Ferry Building. Fortunate enough to stumble upon a new establishment, Arquet. Gave it try, and so happy we did. Personally, I was pleasantly surprised in every metric. The place is inviting, classy, clean, modern, comfortable, with great service, delicious food, and breathtaking view of the Bay Bridge (from our vantage point). Every dish was well presented, and delicious: -SAN FRANCISCO SOURDOUGH with cultured butter. Yes, it's bread, and sounds and appears simple, but at Arquet the sourdough was served properly, which every establishment should be practicing. Served fresh, warm, with house made butter. -DRY AGED BEEF TARTARE - smoked soy, egg yolk, potato chips. Fresh and tender in every bite. -CREEK SIDE ORGANIC PUMPKIN SOUP with soft egg, pomegranate, roasted chestnut. I'm not sure how they got all those amazing flavors into one bowl, but WOW! So scrumptious! -PACCHERI - hen of the woods mushrooms, pecorino. The sauce was so very delicious! We were actually fighting for every last drop YUMMY! -MT LASSEN TROUT - white miso mustard, wilted spinach, mcginnis romano beans. Beautifully cooked. Tender flesh with perfectly seared skin. Thank you Chefs, and service team. I'd definitely be returning, and highly recommend it. read more

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Date of Visit: 12/26/2025 Located in the Ferry Building in San Francisco, Arquet is a new, ingredient focused California restaurant from the team behind Michelin starred Sorrel. Arquet focused in wood-fired and seasonal dishes presenting local and fresh ingredients. Outside of the window is the waterfront view and Bay Bridge. Led by Chef Alex Hong, and it is known for dishes like barbecued oysters, whole roasted fish and chicken. Starbelly $16 Husband ordered the cocktail made with Cognac, passionfruit, lemon, vanilla, sparkling wine. Snow Diva $16 I got the Snow Diva with Gin, yuzu, and orange blossom meringue. Love the citrus sweet and sour taste. Monterey Squid and wood fire octopus $28 We ordered the squid and octopus for appetizer. This one is my favorite dish! Wood fire grilled octopus and squid with white sauce and sunchoke and chorizo which blended in. 2020 George Descombes Gamay $16 Husband ordered the Gamay from the wine region Brouilly in France. A Marshmellow World $15 And I got the cute cocktail made with Scotch, rum, pasilla, lime, and marshmallow. It was quite special that the ingredient of A Marshmellow World and Snow Diva was very different, but they tasted very similar with citrus and sweet and sour taste. BBQ Snapper $68 For the main course, we got the whole BBQ red snapper with the sauce of vermouth and elderflower. The presentation of the fish was the same as Michelin star restaurant Angler. BBQ Duck Confit $38 We also got the duck confit with Five spice, kimchi, k&j Asian pear, and furikake. The confit leg was quite small and nothing special of this course. Hen of the Woods Mushroom $16 We ordered the hen of the woods mushroom as the side. This was a true gem! Mixed with black garlic X.O and fermented ramps. Mush order. Macallan 12 year Speyside $21 Husband got the Macallan 12 year to pair with dessert. Hojicha Tiramisu $14 We ordered the hojicha tiramisu with a scoop of black sesame ice cream on the side. And the waiter also presented us a cute cake with a candle to celebrate our 4 years Anniversary. read more

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Ok, so I'm not sure where to begin. As y'all know San Francisco has a fantastic variety of great food from fine dining to quality mom and pop operations. And Arquet definitely belongs! Perfectly situated in the ferry building it brings another fantastic addition to the growing list of great restaurants on the Embarcadero. Walking distance from offices, views to the bay bridge, it is great for business dinners or date nights in the city. The indoor ambiance is something else. Simple, chic... it takes you to another place. Now to the good stuff! The food is phenomenal. Great mix of sea and land dishes with some creatively tasty vegetarian options. Every dish has a unique twist. Every bite is kick of flavor. They use a mix of international ingredients that keep you guessing but loving every bite! The bbq oysters come with a kick of red curry, the blue fin tuna surprises and delights you with a punch of coconut milk and zest. And finally, the wood fire grilled red snapper slaps your taste buds with the right amount of smoke and crisp! By the way - I gotta give a shout out to Dash! He creates an inviting and delightful experience from the moment you enter the door! I definitely recommend. Arquet is now one of my growing list of top restaurants in the city. read more

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I would go back now! The trout was cooked to perfection. The tartare was so flavorful. Occasionally, tartare's can be bland or chewy. We scooped up every last bite and it was perfect paired with the chips to give it that crunch of texture. The sourdough and butter was a perfect way to start the meal. The drinks were super yummy too, but we started drinking it before I could take a picture! read more

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First time at Arquet for a business lunch. The space is open and modern, with multiple areas. The menu is small, but has some unique options. We shared orders of the chip & dip, which is made from fava beans and served with sweet potato chips - yum! Also an order of the burata and melted leeks, served with toast - how can you go wrong with melty cheese? I elected the beef tartar and organic pumpkin soup for my meal, one of our party had the kale & apple salad and soup and one had the fried chicken sandwich. We all throughly enjoyed our meals. Service was top notch. Our server was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and super helpful in our selections. Definitely recommend! read more

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I already have loved what Chef Hong has done with all his other establishments so I was very excited to see that he took over the Slanted Door location. Nothing here missed a beat. Everything was literally perfection.. Whoever their interior design designer is should really be given a round of applause because it is so modern and sleek. The kitchen view is so grand and really allows you to see how much I've heard goes into creating all these dishes and how many people are involved. Whatever you do when you come here, you have to order the fry bread. It's unlike any fry bread I've ever tried. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. read more

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Great spot for business meals. Came here for lunch with my coworkers and had a solid experience. Ambiance - 5/5. Love the open floor plan, open kitchen, cream palette, and modern/sleek decor. The decor reminded me of a more relaxed interpretation of Restoration Hardware. Food - 4.5/5. For lunch, I ordered the Kale & Apple Salad ($18). There were three protein add-on options: chicken, trout, or steak. I added the roasted chicken (+$9). All the ingredients were fresh and the chicken was delightful. It was the perfect lunch portion for me, albeit I tend to eat a lighter lunch. My coworkers all ordered the Mt. Lasson Trout ($28) and loved it. However, the portion size is smaller than a similar main at a comparable restaurant. Service - 4/5. Warm and friendly service overall. There were a couple of small hiccups, such as being asked twice about our water preference and some confusion with our drink orders, but nothing that detracted from the meal. My salad also took a bit longer than expected to come out. Overall, these were minor details in an otherwise enjoyable visit. read more

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Mediocre food mostly at very high prices. Great atmosphere and great service though. The hot mustard chicken their staff raved about was so so and we had to send back the red snapper to get it more cooked, but in the end it wasn't worth the price. Scallion bread with spread and salad was good and potatoes were great. But each side dish for $18 especially like five pieces of asparagus made as usual were not worth it at all. read more

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My mother and I came here for the light bites with sips after a day walking along San Francisco. The interiors in the restaurant feel a little like a cantina on Tatooine from Star Wars, so a fun architectural style. During the transition period to dinner from lunch only the bar was available to sit at. The light bites were incredible. The cheese plate had cheeses that were unique from each other, and we definitely fought over the honeycomb that came with it. The fava bean dip with sweet potato chips was so airy it was like eating whipped cream, but savory. For drinks the Chardonnay was fine. I got a salted pomegranate almost mocktail drink which I enjoyed. The bartender described it like a cherry cola, and I think that fits. Service was fine, except for a mistake in an order. read more

Arquet - Salted pomegranate low alcohol drink - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I really wanted to enjoy our time at arquet for their new years eve dinner pre fixe menu which was $195/person. I booked the 9pm seating and I booked it weeks in advance sometime around November. The restaurant is definitely on the pier by the water. I chose this restaurant because of the fire works display for new years. We arrived at around 9:03PM for our 9PM reservation. We were told that it was going to be a couple of minutes since there were people ahead of us that still needed to be seated. I was okay with this and understand that it was going to be a bit busy. We were sat down at around 9:20pm. It then took another 15 minutes until our server actually came to our table to greet us. Our server was a female and not the one named on our receipt. Honestly this left a bad note for me since you shouldn't take that long as a server to come to your guest table and acknowledge them. Anything after our first interaction with our server was honestly all the same. She took forever with everything. I don't mind our food taking awhile given that it was a packed restaurant but our server would literally pass our table five times and would still not stop to check if we needed drinks or a refill. The food definitely took awhile but the food was really good and everything was cooked well, and that is why I gave 3 stars because of the food but the service was so slow. For drinks we ordered the Iwai Chestnut and snow diva. The Iwai was actually really good but the snow diva was a bit strong but if you like gin this is a perfect drink for you. I then ordered 2 pcs of west coast oysters and 1 pc of bbq oyster. We already had our entree and I had to ask for this order which should've been given as an appetizer. I have no idea if my server forgot or if the kitchen forgot but they had to make it after all our food was already on our table. The west coast oysters were good but I did not like the bbq oysters. For our appetizers we ordered the Sudachi cured yellowtail, bluefin tuna and monterey squid and wood fire octopus. This appetizers were honestly so good. The fish was fresh and the squid was cooked really well. For our entrees, we ordered the chicken and the trout. The chicken was seasoned and cooked well with good sauce on the side. Trout was also cooked well and seasoned well. I love how fresh it was as well. Our server ended up giving us an extra dish which was the rack of pork but given how much we already ate the pork didn't really get touched. They gave this to us because of how slow the food came to our table. For dessert, I got the thai tea ice cream which I highly recommend. The creme brulee was the right sweetness to it and I really enjoyed both our desserts. Our dinner also came with two champagnes to cheers for the new years. Our meal was good, the food was really good, and everything tasted well. If the service was a bit better with the wait time I could've given a better rating but I couldn't get pass how slow our server was. I don't know if she needs training on how to handle multiple tables and I say this because the other tables around us were taken care of well but it appears that the tables that our server had was receiving really slow service. I do appreciate that the patio was only saved for all the guest at the restaurant and security actually blocked pier so that it wasn't open to the public. It was really nice to be able to watch the fire works right infront of you. read more

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The food, the aesthetic and the view. Definitely recommend the Ube basque cheesecake for dessert! (Not pictured but PHENOMENAL!) Two of our dishes pictured. The rest was too good! Camera didn't eat first, we did read more

Arquet - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The food was fun! Everything was a piece of art with new flavors swirled in. We tried to fritters . There were four of them with some cilantro chutney kinda dip and very sweet tamarind chutney kinda fruit jam. I loved the presentation. Although the serving looked small, it was just the right size to keep our interest. We tried a non alcoholic drink. It was too good! It wasn't sweet at all. Very fruity though. I loved it. Again, it wasn't an overly large drink but just enough to keep my interest level high. We tried a cod dish which I didn't find exciting. It seemed too rich and bland to me. My husband loved it. It was cooked just right for him. They gave a on the house dip with some chips. The dip was very interesting. Didn't care for the chips at all. The dip was fluffy and yummy. All names of the dishes are in the pictures. I will definitely visit again for a date night. It isn't a place to go to with hungry kids for sure. read more

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