Best Caviar Dishes in San Francisco
6 restaurants compared
Price range: $16.00 – $475.00
Avg recommendation: 91%
Top 5 Caviar Dishes in San Francisco (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 6 restaurants:
- Beetroot Spaghetti with Caviar at Quince — 94% recommended, $475.00 (Jackson Square)
- Caviar Rolled Omelet at Hilda and Jesse — 94% recommended, $32.00 (North Beach)
- 17-Course Edomae Omakase at The Shota — 92% recommended, $300.00 (Financial District)
- Gougère with Caviar and Truffle at Atelier Crenn — 90% recommended, (Pacific Heights)
- Potato Chip Nigiri with Caviar at Robin — 90% recommended, (Hayes Valley)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 6 Caviar Dishes
#194% recommend
Beetroot Spaghetti with Caviar
QuinceJackson Square·$$$$
$475.00
Vivid red spaghetti with yuzu, vodka, Tsar Nicoulai caviar, and garnishes.
Tip: This pasta course is nearly always on the menu due to its iconic status. The caviar is top-tier—Tusk sources Tsar Nicoulai specifically.
#294% recommend
Caviar Rolled Omelet
Hilda and JesseNorth Beach·$$$
$32.00
Delicate rolled omelet topped with caviar, crème fraîche, and fresh herbs.
Tip: This is the most requested dish. Arrive early or book well in advance. Eating it straight from the kitchen is key—the omelet is best eaten warm.
#392% recommend
17-Course Edomae Omakase
The ShotaFinancial District·$$$$
$300.00
Seasonal nigiri, aged/cured fish, white sturgeon caviar supplement, tuna anatomy lesson with model fish.
Tip: Add the white sturgeon caviar supplement for an additional $80-120. It elevates certain courses into another realm.
#490% recommend
Gougère with Caviar and Truffle
Atelier CrennPacific Heights·$$$$
Cheese puff pastry filled with Mornay sauce, topped with caviar and shaved black truffle.
Tip: One of the few warm, savory bites in the tasting menu—the contrast with the cold seafood courses is intentional and delightful.
#590% recommend
Potato Chip Nigiri with Caviar
RobinHayes Valley·$$$$
Crispy potato chip base topped with uni or aged fish and a generous dollop of caviar.
Tip: This course is Instagram-worthy. Take a photo before eating to capture the drama of the presentation.
#688% recommend
Banh Khot with Caviar
Bodega SFTenderloin·$$
$16.00
Turmeric-tinted shrimp pancakes topped with sturgeon caviar.
Tip: Order this as a starter — it's visually impressive and tastes genuinely interesting. The caviar isn't just for show.