Best Fish Dishes in San Francisco
15 restaurants compared
Top 5 Fish Dishes in San Francisco (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 15 restaurants:
- Smoked Fish with Whipped Cream Cheese and Capers at Hilda and Jesse, $18.00 (North Beach)
- Ceviche Nayarita at Nopalito, $16.50 (NoPa)
- Cured and Preserved Fish Course at Kiln, $305.00 (Hayes Valley)
- Seasonal Fish with Sauces at Atelier Crenn, (Pacific Heights)
- Seafood Cioppino at Tadich Grill — 98% recommended, $38.00 (Financial District)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 15 Fish Dishes
Smoked Fish with Whipped Cream Cheese and Capers
Hilda and Jesse$18.00
House-cured and smoked fish served with whipped cream cheese, capers, and thin toasted bread.
Ceviche Nayarita
Nopalito$16.50
Fresh fish cured in lime juice with cucumber, onion, cilantro, and avocado.
Cured and Preserved Fish Course
Kiln$305.00
Multiple cured, dried, and pickled fish preparations showcasing preservation techniques.
Seasonal Fish with Sauces
Atelier CrennPerfectly prepared local fish with house-made beurre blanc and seasonal sauce variations.
Seafood Cioppino
Tadich Grill$38.00
San Francisco's signature stew with Dungeness crab, shrimp, oysters, clams, and fish in a tomato-wine broth with grilled bread.
Dry-Aged Black Cod
Saison$368.00
Grilled over cedar wood with summer beans, broad beans, and summer peppers.
White Seafood Stew
Benu$425.00
Halibut fin with 8-year-aged doenjang, served with golden potato.
Broiled Petrale Sole
Tadich Grill$32.00
Fresh Petrale sole broiled simply and served with french fries and a fresh vegetable.
Charcoal-Grilled Trout
Saison$368.00
Trout with crispy skin, served alongside its roe and seasonal accompaniments.
Assorted Nigiri Selection
Robin12-18 pieces of fresh nigiri including seasonal fish, uni, octopus, and house specialties.
Kampachi Crudo with Avocado, Cara Cara Orange, Agresto, and Pistachio
Acquerello$225.00
Thinly sliced raw kampachi (almaco jack) with creamy avocado mousse, cara cara orange, and pistachio dust.
Paccheri all'Amalfitana
Delfina$32.00
Large pasta tubes with fresh fish, tomato, and lemon from the Amalfi Coast region.
Charcoal-Grilled Fish
Benu$425.00
Seasonal fish with charcoal crust and accompanied vegetables.
Grilled Fish of the Day
Waterbar$34.00
Market-driven fresh fish grilled simply with seasonal vegetables.
Sand Dabs
Tadich Grill$28.00
Small, delicate flatfish broiled whole and served with lemon and seasonal vegetables.