Saison Hospitality's seafood-focused restaurant on the Embarcadero waterfront, where every dish is touched by live fire and offers views of the San Francisco Bay.
Angler SF: Michelin-Starred Seafood on the Embarcadero in San Francisco
Angler SF is a seafood-focused restaurant from Saison Hospitality on the Embarcadero waterfront, with views of an expansive wood burning hearth and the San Francisco Bay. The restaurant, which opened in September 2018, serves a menu where every dish is touched by fire and intended to be shared. Chef de Cuisine Joe Hou leads the kitchen, crafting contemporary seafood that draws from the bounty of the Pacific.
The dining room is at once grandiose and vibrant, with dramatic steel beams juxtaposed with native flowers surrounding the hearth. The bar and lounge are designed for guests to gather before and after their meal, or simply to stop in for wine, cocktails and a quick bite. A Game Room, which serves as an extension of the main dining room and a private events space for up to 50, evokes an elevated cabin with rich textiles and a private taxidermy collection.
The menu evolves daily, with offerings that highlight the restaurant's deliberate sourcing and wood-fired techniques. Lunch features a "Quick Catch" option, including Pacific Oysters with Seaweed Vinegar and Embered Tomato, or a Half Chicken Roasted in the Wood Oven. Dinner offers a range of dishes from Dry-Aged Kingfish Cru and Yuzu Kosho to Whole Sea Bream with Coconut and Swarnadwipa, and Wagyu Hanger Steak and Fries. The wine cellar reflects a passion for classic wine regions, with a particular emphasis on Burgundy and benchmark producers from Napa and Sonoma.
Angler SF has earned a Michelin star for its high quality cooking, a recognition that underscores the restaurant's commitment to refined, fire-driven seafood. The restaurant has also been named Esquire’s Best New Restaurant of the Year and one of the Best Restaurant Openings by Food & Wine, cementing its place in San Francisco's culinary landscape.
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