Wow wow wow! Our visit to the Bump Bar was probably one of the top five dining experiences of my life. After reading some reviews here I knew it was a small place, so I was pleasantly surprised I could get a reservation during our trip to Sausalito. My husband and I had recently enjoyed some caviar for the first time but we are no experts, and I was a little worried that he might not get enough to eat. Turns out we both left perfectly satisfied. The place is tiny but so elegant. The bar is right in front of the kitchen that is sparkling clean and the chef prepares everything right there. There is a little high top table too and there was a couple there when we arrived, but afterward it was just us and we felt like royalty treated to our private dinner. We aren't caviar experts by any means but Yo did a great job explaining the different caviar flights including where it comes from - turns out the white sturgeon is farmed in the Sacramento Delta. We chose the Menage a Trois white sturgeon flight and it was so elegant. Three kinds of caviar plus all these homemade breads and crackers to enjoy it with. Every bite was amazing and I think we only left a couple of chives. Afterward we picked a couple of other dishes - the Chawanamushi and the Dungeness crab ravioli. Both were exquisite- in flavor and presentation. For dessert we had the sweet potato - Yo described it as a ganache - which I couldn't really picture but it was a very accurate description. It came with asian pear and was just the perfect finish to our meal. I had a couple glasses of French bubbly with my meal - normally I can't do more than one glass of champagne but it was crisp and yummy and paired well with everything we ate. When we were finished we got our check in a cute sturgeon pulp science fiction book. It was the final thoughtful detail to a wonderful evening. Chef Lance is a real artist and he really thinks through the ingredients and the flavors. Everything was so delicious and creative. I hope we get to come back again someday. read more

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Excellent. Would give these guys 10 Stars if I could. Thoughtfully curated wine and sake list as well as beautifully presented seasonal dishes. Loved the super intimate ambiance and personal attention in service. Make a reservation NOW. read more

What a gem, the caviar, personable service and side dishes that deserve to be Michelin star rated (so much better than Crenn). I will come everytime I am in town. Everything is homemade: blinis, potato chips, brioche bread and rice crackers, the photo shows crab with crab tortellini and seared duck. read more

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I cannot believe we have been so close to such an incredible restaurant and have not gone until now. It is unbelievably wonderful, everything was perfection. When they first opened a year ago, I was confused that maybe they were just a caviar bar, so we didn't go. But they do a full dinner of small plates, and it is exquisite. It's similar to Madcap, which up until now was our favorite restaurant. Both the chef and the server/hostess used to work there, I believe she said, so it makes sense. I never knew I liked caviar until now! We got the royal white sturgeon, it comes with all these little accoutrements, and was so flavorful! It's so intimate, only seats 6 at the bar and a two top inside. I'm torn between wanting people to know about this place so it does well, but also love that this hidden gem has not been fully discovered. read more

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Chef Lance cooking up some amazing dishes! To start, we had the Trio set of caviar tasting. Every sample was uniquely flavored with a variety of brininess and creamy texture. He paired that course was a sweet sake that balanced out the tastes of the caviar. We then ordered every a la carte dish on the menu to share. His Japanese background was accentuated with each dish as he combined unique flavors to create an umami experience, while keeping each dish light and clean tasting. His art is very reminiscent of a kaiseki meal I experienced in Japan. Thanks again for another memorable dining experience! read more

Please patronize this establishment. We went in on a Saturday night at 5:00 and we were the only people in there. We had a great time. We had the Siberian Caviar. It was so good we tried the Queen's Reserve White Sturgeon, also good. The blinis were the best I've ever had and the non vintage Donain Rolet was an execellent Champagne by the glass. We are going to try the tasting menu next time. You must have a reservation for the tasting menu. read more

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What a little gem: I was craving caviar and ended up finding this gem. They didn't have room for us to have the tasting menu that we need to absolutely go back to but we did try the traditional Caviar tasting which was AMAZING!!! service was really great as well and the place itself feels like a cute special bar, can't wait to go back! read more

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Incredible place with friendly, knowledgeable and absolutely delightful staff and a superstar for a chef. I won't even rave about the caviar - it's clear it's the star of the show but the product can only get you so far and the ambience, experience and people make the equation and that's exactly what we enjoyed. I just wish we were closer and could frequent more often because we'd be regulars. Thank you guys for making our anniversary caviar bite stop into an entire memory and truly cannot wait to be back! Oh and before I wrap - fantastic, notable wine list as well, huge thumbs up to everything you're doing! read more

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We came back IMMEDIATELY for the tasting menu! Exceptional service, food, and atmosphere. A very special place -- visit and have an amazing time. Thank you for hosting us and for being spectacularly talented, both of you. read more

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Came on Sunday afternoon at 4:30pm for a quick appetizer before our main dinner. Beautiful restaurant in a beautiful town. Group of 4, we were immediately greeted and seated at the bar area. Ordered the Maine Scallop Crudo and the Domestic Caviar Flight. Everything was beautifully prepared and presented. Staff were very knowledgeable and we loved that they gave us the backstory on every item. I'll keep this short. Scallop crudo was good and topped with fermented sauce that we were familiar with in other cuisines. The flight consisted of three different caviar varieties which are accompanied by an egg mixture, crème fraiche, shallots, herbs, and the most amazing butter toasted brioche. Basically, come here and get your mind blown by a great experience and great food. read more

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Beautiful and elegant caviar bar featuring amazing caviar from their own farm (ask about the history and development of caviar processing, I learned so much and it was fascinating.). But not just great caviar, wine, and sake: the chef creates culinary masterpieces using fresh local ingredients which are all presented in full artistry. This was literally some of the most exquisite food I have ever put in my mouth. I had a dish of squash varieties that was heavenly, a sushi roll featuring local anchovies that tasted like butter, housemade Yokan that was divine, and melon with a basil oil pairing that finished sending my tastebuds to heaven. Please go there and experience for yourself; I was able to walk in without a reservation and sit at the bar. read more

Thank you fellow Yelpers for recommending Bump! Had such a great experience here! Classy, intimate, cozy, and delicious. This eight seat Chefs' counter is quite the experience. Personable Chefs and associates puts you at ease, and ensure that you're enjoying every moment of your tasting. To start, I'd recommend starting w some bubbles (one or FEW bottles of champagne) of course. Try as much on the menu as possible! We did! Creative dishes with and of Caviar created by these amazingly talented Chefs. Cheers! We started off w complimentary Heirloom tomato gazpacho. Refreshing deep flavor! Followed by Caviar Flights: 1) Domestic 2) CCC Each 'Flight' consists of three different types of Caviar accompanied by egg, crème fraiche, shallots, fine herbs, and toasted brioche (buttery yummy goodness by the way ). Plates (we ordered all of it!): -Smoked egg custard w citrus yolk jam, maple, and bacon trout roe. -steak tartare w daikon, shiso, and Hackleback. -Mt Lassen trout crudo w brown butter vinaigrette and sake trout roe. -Mt Lassen trout w summer squash and salmon roe. -Semmifreddo (dessert) brown sugar, sake, royal white sturgeon. Every dish was delicious! However two plates that really stood out were the smoked egg custard, and trout crudo. So much so we ordered additional plates. The custard was a party in your mouth experience, w various flavors and textures, smoky/creamy/sweet/salty/savory/smooth/popping of the roe. The trout crudo so aromatic/fresh/sweet/salty/vinegary/popping of roe infused w sake. Oh my... and wow! Needless to say, I highly recommend Bump. Thank you Chefs and the entire team at Bump for a memorable experience! Keep up the amazing work! read more

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Hidden gem in Sausalito run by multi cultural couple. Lance is very skilled chef & Yo is high fashion artist hostess with big heart. You can experience not just interesting yummy food & comforting ambiance but "one and only " creation of the artists. I always leave with full respect & appreciation towards their talents. It's totally worth of what you pay. I'm so glad they exist. I wish I lived close by to go there every week read more

What a fabulous way to end the year with the luxury of luxuries at a caviar bar. Deborah Keane and her staff have created a unique experience that you might say you'll only experience once, but you'll find yourself going back to especially if you love caviar. The intimate 12 seater bar fits in nicely on Bridgeway parallel to the Caledonia street shops and only takes reservations and a deposit online or via phone. The staff is led by Dani, who was the perfect hostess for the evening, and she was supported by Fernando and Nate who helped provide descriptions and instructions for our caviar and roe based meal. To say it is a theme meal is to put it lightly. The ambiance actually is accentuated by the people eating or celebrating around you. Whether it is a group moms talking their new G-Wagons they got for Christmas or a family introducing their 10 year old daughter to caviar, the place is great for Marin people watching. In fact their New Year's Eve $195 celebration sounds perfect. In fact I think the place would be ripe for a small holiday party, closing dinner, or restaurant takeover. If it is your first time I highly recommend the tasting Prix Fixe menu and then maybe come back for a la carte style. Our menu started with croquets which had our first and only meat of the evening. They were a good starter and we had no idea about what was yet to come! Then came the sturgeon we were waiting for. It did not disappoint. Then the fluke crudo followed by my surprise dish of the evening, the trout! This was followed by a crispy skinned sea bass and finally the lobster with lobster salad. As I was driving, I only had a glass of Champagne while my companion had a flight of champagne to go with her meal which she clearly enjoyed. I laugh because the meal never seemed to end as I finished with a Four Seasons pot of tea from Song Tea, my companion had another glass of champagne. Can't wait for my 2020 visit here. read more

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I first heard about this place during my attendance at Quail A Motorsports Gathering. The Caviar here is by far the best I've had in America. And I will go on to explain why. And why I gave this place 5 stars as well. Moving on. I've posted a picture of the menu here so you can get an idea of what they offer. And what I'll be talking about. Firstly this place is by reservation ONLY. They do not open till 4pm. Upon walking in I was greeted immediately. I was then asked to verify my reservation. Once verified I was able to sit down. The first thing I noticed right away is that the place is smaller. But in a good way. This place would be far to crowded and loud which would diminish the experience here. The decor here is very upscale, clean and new. The atmosphere is very rich and elegant. Whats there to expect? this is a caviar bar lol. Although I ordered the domestic flight. I have tried ALL the caviar they do offer here. I will list some of my favorites. Trout bacon infused ROE ( not so much caviar. It's definitely a roe ) Is a fun and tasteful roe. Yes it's the most basic it gets. But the flavor is there and you cannot go wrong with it. Next my favorite is the hackleback. One nice thing to know is that this one is in house. They use a local farm. With just the right amount of aging into this one it goes a LONG way for smooth flavor. Another to try is the Siberian sturgeon. Just WOW. It is absolutely amazing. Just be aware if you don't like rich flavor this wouldn't be the one for you. They also have small plates with Wagyu beef and Lobster etc. I would highly recommend the Wagyu. It's cooked absolutely perfect. With all that said I will finish it off with this. The display of what you ordered is on POINT. 5 star display! This place will definitely satisfy your caviar crave. And leave you with a smile on your face and a soul filled with happiness. This is truly a great experience and I'm so happy they've opened up a front caviar bar. I will definitely be returning! Decor: New, updated and elegant. The silver wear and plating is amazing. Customer service: Absolutely amazing. Food: FAR above average. Bathrooms: Very clean. Perfect. read more

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Hidden gem with reasonably priced fine dining in Sausalito. (no caviar required, although,it's really good).

Really fun caviar bar with an intimate atmosphere. Upbeat vibes and food (small plates and 'vars are all excellent). Try the caviar sampler as a nice introduction and the crudo (if avail). read more

What a special, cozy, and delicious place! From start to finish, our experience was spectacular. A great place to come with friends or a date. The bar is very comfortable and intimate, and gave us a chance to chat with the lovely owners. The food is exquisite, creatively presented, and clearly made with love. The ingredients are unique, well sourced, and have often been personally foraged by the chef. The sake selection was wonderful, and of course the caviar was divine! This level of artistry is hard to find! If only I lived closer, I would be there all the time! read more

Took my girlfriend here for her birthday back in February, and we had a great time. We did a few la carte dishes, domestic caviar flight and traditional Champagne flight for her. Highlight: fresh hot mini pancake (blinis) that kept coming with the caviar. They were very generous with those! Waygu was tender, medium rare with their fanciest caviar and garlic alongside. The small crew working here was super friendly also. read more

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Champagne and caviar, need i say more!!! This is a hidden gem in Marin. A chef's counter with an incredible chef team. It was special being able to watch the chefs preparing the dishes right in front of me and having them share their passion of caviar of local ingredients with me. The dishes and caviar was insanely delicious. The owner Deborah, "The Caviar Queen", and Chefs Callan and Matt are providing an experience here I have only seen at very high level Michelin starred restaurants. Thank you for an amazing meal! read more

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Oh, what a night! I took my fiance to Bump Bar as an early start to our Christmas revelry and I'm so, so glad I did. Every dish was fantastic and the service from Nate, Fernando, and Dani was top notch. Get the tasting and the pairing and prepare for a truly remarkable evening. read more

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Giving 5 stars as I don't want to hurt their ratings due to my displeasure over a policy of the bar. The place is sharp, clean and professional. We stopped in on a whim as we were walking past to have dinner downtown. Sat at bar, there were two other patrons in the seating area. We ordered two glasses of the Sauvignon Blanc. Unfortunately we were told they didn't have any chilled( which was strange as they are open Thursday-Saturday and this was Thursday ?) . We were offered an alternative white that was great. Upon leaving and paying check, there was an auto gratuity of 20% and a cost of living tax as well put on our check. I'm sorry but 6.50 tip because it's auto on two glasses of wine is a bit much, even for this area. With the costs going through the roof at every level around us it just did not sit well with me that this was at all reasonable Two glasses of wine with tip livable wage and Ca tax gets you out the door for about 45.00 Too rich for my blood read more

Unique business, amazingly talented and super cute chef and team. Best New Year's Eve dinner ever. Only place I buy caviar, selections and quality not comparable to what I've found previous. read more

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I really enjoyed our dinner on Feb 11. Loved the house caviar flight and the ambiance and coziness of the restaurant. We had the trout and beef along with the potato started (I wouldn't have ever guessed it was potato based if they hadn't told me.) Parking was easy, very close, no problem for my wife's heels. We will be back. I'm happy we found it. read more

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The best caviar experience we've ever had. The team is knowledgeable and very very fun to hang out with. We will definitely be back. Such amazing product and the beignets with Caviar are to die for! read more

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My family and I visited the Bump Bar this week for a private experience. What we had was incredible. Deborah, John, and Ellen were amazing hosts. They gave us an education, and presented us with some incredible memories that I won't forget. Thank you so much for a beautiful Tuesday afternoon. read more

What a team! Matt and Weston were all over it. We had an amazing night with some of the best food I've ever had. Caviar isn't everything, chef Matt is a whizz in the kitchen and everything he served was delicious. The setup is cozy, the place is super clean, and the whole experience was wonderful from start to finish. I can't wait to go back again! read more

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What an amazing dinner! Came for the Valentine's Day tasting menu and it was absolutely excellent. The staff are amazing as well. Will definitely be returning for dinner in the near future! read more

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What a great evening! The food was spectacular, innovative, and perfectly portioned. The wines by the glass are unique and delicious. The team was friendly and knowledgeable. I can't wait to return when they begin their Sunday night tasting menu. read more

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@msmichellearce and I had date night at @californiacaviar in Sausalito. Growing up, I viewed caviar as one of the ultimate signs of the wealthy. You had to be rich to eat caviar I thought. It wasn't until being in Moscow, that I got a chance to experience caviar, and I became hooked. The Bump Bar, inside of California Caviar is like being at a nice dinner party. The place laidback, yet intimate. We had a caviar flight with an order of trout caviar, ham croquets, and lobster dish. I drank some fantastic champagne and ate and ate Bellinis along with our meal. The staff, including the fab Dani was helpful. The soundtrack of restaurant was also on point, with Thundercat playing in the background. Bump Bar is a good experience, a place that I would recommend anyone to check out. read more

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There are so many places where you can go for a great meal, but the Bump Bar is a culinary adventure. The food is creative, beautiful and delicious and I got a caviar education. The friendly staff helped me learn about the differences between the various caviars including the wonderful ones that California Caviar produces. The champagne was a really nice touch too. read more

Feel like a gourmet restaurant with street food pricing, Great atmosphere, the food is amazing. The drinks are very good we going there every Friday and keep going read more

Went to the Bump Bar for the first time last night. The staff was friendly, and let our party of 4 order the tasting menu, even though we hadn't booked it 24 hours in advance like they usually request (wasn't aware of this at the time I made the reservations). Super happy we did the tasting menu, all the food was absolutely fantastic and the caviar base of the dishes made them very interesting, fresh, and absolutely delicious. Loved the staff, the atmosphere, the food, and the wine/champagne. Will definitely be back, can't wait to try out another seasonal tasting menu when the season changes! If you're in Sausalito for dinner, I can't recommend this place highly enough. read more

I hate writing these kinds of reviews as I know in a short time, my secret find will be all booked up, but the dinner was so outstanding that I need to share this amazing place. I stopped in right when they opened several weeks ago. I was so excited to see them open I sat at the bar and enjoyed some caviar and champagne. While sitting there I made a dinner rez for Xmas break. It came as close to perfect as any meal I've had, and I've had quite a few. I ordered the tasting menu and each course was as a delight. Each very different from the one before but managed to include a bit of caviar in each course. The service was impeccable as well. My only wish is that there was a small desert selection that matched the grandeur of the meal. I will be back for sure. I hope I can get in next time!! read more

What a great experience and delicious food by rock star chefs. Intimate setting at the bar where you can watch the chefs prepare the dishes, talk to and interact with them during your dining experience. The tasting menu is a great deal and caviar or roe comes w each course. Can't wait to go back and try more dishes! read more