Crustacean

Crustacean was a place I had to check out after seeing it featured on a TV segment a few weeks back, and then hearing someone rave about it in my yoga class. Clearly this spot has a buzz around it, and walking in, you can see why. The vibe is cool, upscale yet approachable, and it feels like a quintessential San Francisco dining experience. Service was good overall, attentive and professional without feeling overbearing. The menu offers a wide variety of options, which makes it easy to find something for everyone, especially if you enjoy sharing dishes. You can tell this is a place people come to explore the menu rather than just order one entrée and call it a night. We started with the Signature Crab Puffs, which were good but not very flavorful pleasant, just not memorable. The Crispy

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Crustacean never disappoints. We wrapped up our evening here and it was absolutely incredible from start to finish. The Truffle Hamachi was light, buttery, and perfectly balanced with rich umami flavor — one of the best bites of the night. The famous garlic noodles were everything they’re known for: savory, silky, and addictive. The roasted crab was cooked perfectly, loaded with flavor, and worth every crack of the shell. My wife ordered the ginger sea bass, and it was tender, flaky, and infused with just the right amount of warmth and spice. Every dish came out beautifully presented and packed with flavor. On top of the food, the ambiance and service were top-tier. This is one of my favorite restaurants to visit whenever I’m in San Francisco — a must-stop every time. Food wa

Kicked the meal off with some delicious lychee martinis :) ordered a bit of everything from the menu. The tuna cigars were standout and one of the best bites of the night. Pro tip: order the glass noodles in addition to the traditional noodles and mix the crabmeat / butter sauce into them. The extra $10 to deshell the crab is 100% worth it. Definitely save room for the baked Alaska as it was the best I’ve ever had!!

Dinner at the renowned Crustaceans, San Francisco. Now located in stunning and elegant venue in the city’s Financial District, this celebrated restaurant offers a truly memorable dining experience. The menu artfully combines Vietnamese, French, and Chinese flavors, featuring their famous garlic noodles and perfectly roasted Dungeness crab—dishes you simply have to try. To finish, I had the Baked Alaskan, a dessert that is a stunning masterpiece that looks almost too beautiful to eat. Service was top notch, wine pours were generous and they did not hesitate to offer samples! BTW I ate at the bar.

You can't go wrong at Crustacean. I call it elevated Vietnamese cuisine. It's always a hit with friendly staff, great upscale vibe, excellent chef creations beautifully presented, and bar service rivaling top bars I've seen worldwide. This spot is in demand so make your reservations in advance.