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Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Cafe, San Francisco, CA

Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Cafe

5.0
5
30 Reviews
$31 to $50
Wine Bar

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2 people
22:30
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

As pioneers of farming Sturgeon for caviar, our mission is to provide a quality caviar that rivals the traditional imported varieties. By offering an alternative to the caviar harvested from wild Sturgeon, we can alleviate the demand for imported caviar, thereby ensuring an abundant and consistent supply of caviar from around the world for generations to come. Equally important for us, and for the survival of wild Sturgeon, is to educate our consumers on the importance of choosing sustainable caviar.
We have seen top chefs and gourmet aficionados switch their loyalty from Caspian caviar to California farmed Sturgeon caviar, thus embracing and supporting this crucial movement. The more successful we are in educating our consumers, the more we can help change the paradigm for how America's professional and amateur chefs perceive and eat caviar.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar, Farm-to-table, Fish
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue, Sun 11:00–17:00 Wed–Fri 11:00–18:00 Sat 10:00–18:00
  • Phone number
    (415) 800-9282
  • Website
    http://www.caviarcafe.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA 94111
  • Area
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Cross Street
    Located inside the historical SF Ferry Building
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Embarcadero Station
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Charles Heidsieck Champagne & Tsar Nicoulai Caviar

    US$207.00 per person

    Prepaid

    20 Mar 2025 only
    Immerse yourself in the epitome of luxury with a meticulously crafted tasting experience where Charles-Heidsieck Champagne dances in perfect harmony with Tsar Nicoulai Caviar. Leading this sensory journey is Emilie Perrier, Icon Director for Charles Heidsieck based in NY, a celebrated figure in the culinary world renowned as a former Food & Wine Magazine Sommelier of the Year and a recipient of the Top Ten Best Wine List in America award. Alongside her is Tsar Nicoulai's own Lena Conely, together, they will guiding you through an exploration of sustainability, taste and texture. Pairings: Charles Heidsieck Rose Reserve + .5oz Smoked Trout Roe Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blanc + .5oz Estate Caviar Charles Heidsieck Vintage Brut, 2013 + .5oz Golden Reserve
    Charles Heidsieck Champagne & Tsar Nicoulai Caviar photo

Menu

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What 30 people are saying

Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Best Overall

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Best Food

  • San Francisco

    Best Overall

  • San Francisco

    Best Food

  • San Francisco

    Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Cafe in San Francisco's Ferry Building offers a "wonderful experience" with "exceptional service" and "delicious" caviar. The ambiance is perfect for celebrations, with knowledgeable staff enhancing the experience. Guests enjoy the "superb" food, including caviar flights and charcuterie, alongside a "great" selection of champagne and sparkling wines.

30 Reviews

  1. David Michael VIP

    Dallas386 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is an excellent CAVIAR TASTING! They think of everything you need to savor each of their Caviars. We have been seated with Tim last 2 times. He is so thoughtful, personable, & experienced in Caviar Service. We also enjoyed Jaden & Moses helping with our service. Be sure to order dessert! It’s exceptional. Great place for birthday celebrations! We like to come every time we are in SF!

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  2. Nicole

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Great experience, our host was very friendly and knowledgeable about the caviar experience and pairing. The additional food items that we ordered were fresh and delicious. A must try!

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  3. martin VIP

    San Francisco27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Second time here………it’s a perfect place to sip champagne, eat caviar, and people watch!

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  4. DAVID VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing special event dinner with generous portions of caviar. Tim did a fantastic with the beverage pairing. Tsar Nicoulai is a great place to spend an afternoon anytime with no special occasion required. Everyone there is professional, friendly and knowledgeable.

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Moises and Tim were incredibly kind, knowledgeable and attentive!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We did not understand caviar types prior to this meal. However, the people on site were very patient with our questions, provided samples so that we could understand the differences and, we left so much more informed. The food is delicious. It was great to take home more product to enjoy at our leisure.

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  7. Outoftowner

    San Francisco28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tim and Moses ALWAYS deliver the tastiest and kindest experience! They help us decide which flight to choose by offering samples of the different caviars and they make sure the champagne glasses are never empty! Highly recommend!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 April 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our visit to San Francisco was absolutely amazing when we stopped by Tsar Nicoulai for a caviar tasting! The service was exceptional and how special to have this experience on a short West coast visit. Would highly recommend!

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  9. Amber

    Chicago356 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 April 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food - love the Ferry Building location and they have nice selection of sparkling wine by the glass too. The cause was excellent and I ordered some to go after lunch.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Austin6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 March 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent customer service and the food was delicious! Will definitely go back!

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FAQs

Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 800-9282.

Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Cafe is rated 5 stars by 30 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
22:30
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Cafe

1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA 94111

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Located inside the historical SF Ferry Building
  • Area
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue, Sun 11:00–17:00 Wed–Fri 11:00–18:00 Sat 10:00–18:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar, Farm-to-table, Fish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Embarcadero Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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