Best Uni Dishes in San Francisco
3 restaurants compared
Price range: $38.00 – $475.00
Avg recommendation: 94%
Top 3 Uni Dishes in San Francisco (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 3 restaurants:
- Tortellini with Urchin and Brown Butter at Quince — 96% recommended, $475.00 (Jackson Square)
- Warm Buttered Lobster Roll at Leo's Oyster Bar — 94% recommended, $38.00 (Financial District)
- Risotto with Passionfruit and Urchin at Quince — 92% recommended, $475.00 (Jackson Square)
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All 3 Uni Dishes
#196% recommend
Tortellini with Urchin and Brown Butter
QuinceJackson Square·$$$$
$475.00
Hand-rolled tortellini with uni, espelette pepper, Meyer lemon, and sea beans.
Tip: This dish exemplifies Chef Tusk's precision. The tortellini has been hand-rolled daily for over 20 years. The uni elevates it beyond a standard Italian preparation.
#294% recommend
Warm Buttered Lobster Roll
Leo's Oyster BarFinancial District·$$$
$38.00
Maine lobster with uni butter, served on toasted brioche with frites.
Tip: The lobster roll with uni butter is one of the city's best. The uni elevates it beyond a traditional roll while maintaining that classic appeal.
#392% recommend
Risotto with Passionfruit and Urchin
QuinceJackson Square·$$$$
$475.00
Creamy risotto with passionfruit, urchin, espelette pepper, Meyer lemon, and sea beans.
Tip: The risotto is equally technical as the pasta courses. Tusk's commitment to seasonal fruit—here passionfruit—shows his evolution as a chef.