Angler, San Francisco Review

Angler is a more casual seafood – meat restaurant from Three Michelin Star Saison’s Joshua Skenes.  This restaurant has one Michelin Star of its own.  Our last visit was in late 2025 for dinner.  Without a reservation, we lined up before they opened.  Seating at the bar is for walk ins but we lucked out and got a table.

Chase Sapphire Reserve has this spot on this $300 dining credit, so more folks were trying it out!

The restaurant is located right on the Embarcadero and has a beautiful interior, just down the block from Boulevard. The focus is on seafood and meats with a lots of wood hearth cooked items.

Prices are very high, quantity on the light side, and the food was unique with strong flavors.  You’ll need an appetizer, salad, entree to fill up! The food has improved over the years and we can see why it has a Michelin star now.  Service is very good with no worries over ordering, pacing, water refills and the like.

Angler Food Picks:

Tempranillo, Studio Null 2023 ($16) is their non alcholic wine. Tastes like a regular wine! 8.5/10

Bluefin Tuna & Kelp with Rice Crisp ($28) is a fun dish with a fun large green rice crispy that you fill with the chopped tuna. 9/10

Cherry stone clams, Buttermilk Dashi, Celery & Jalapeno ($23) was not at all spicy.  Unique with nice fushiony ceviche-like dish. Not big. 8.5/10

Radicchio and Allium X.O. ($22) is their signature salad that has stayed on the menu forever. Comes with a steak knife and a bib still.  Fun and strong flavors. Still a signature dish. 10/10

Parkerhouse Rolls & Cultured Seaweed Butter ($16) are fresh out of the oven and hit the spot. 10/10

Angler Potato with Sauce of Taleggio ($22) was thinly sliced, cooked sous vide and then fried.  What a cool potato with crisp outside. 10/10

Slowly Grilled Hen of Woods Mushroom ($19) looks a lot better than on our 2019 visit. Perfect side dish or for vegetarians. 9.5/10

Grilled Hand-Dived Scallop $26 per ($52 for 2) is not cheap but was cooked perfectly in a lovely sauce.  They come served on the shell. 9.5/10

Aged Black Cod, Pickled Shimeji & Emberred Fumet ($39) had strong flavors, a bit on the salty side. Tender cod. 8.5/10

Coconut Sorbet ($17) is a fun half coconut frozen and filled with luschious coconut sorbet. 9/10

Herbal Tea ($8) was literally fresh herbs and rind with hot water poured on. 9.5/10

2016 Angler Visit Food Review

Mojito ($18) was good and strong but pretty darn expensive.

Oysters ($4 each) Marin Gems and Miyagis hit the spot.

Chad’s Bread ($8) was made by Tartine but was good as usual. Extra $3 for Butter is crazy.

Radicchio XO Salad ($13) was very unique. They even give you a bib to wear! A tall salad that gets your plate very purple.

Tomatoes & Honey Vinegar ($17) was also interesting. Strong topping and nice fresh tomato bottom.

Hot Grilled Rabbit ($40) had 2 big chunks of crunchy deep fried rabbit with a nice kick. Watch out for the little bones. Unique preparation.

Hen of the Woods ($18) were well done but also a little overwhelmed with the sauce.

Just OK:

Sea Urchin ($40) with lobster was strong on the lobster flavor and had nice uni texture. Not really worth $40. You can see they are live in the tank.

Lettuce & Herbs ($12) looked more ordinary and was also heavily dressed.

Would not reorder:
Artichokes ($18) were prepared well but the sauce was too sour.

Angler Overall Rating: (Very Good 2.5)

Come Back?

Food Rating:	(Very Good)
Service Rating:	(Very Good)
Atmosphere Rating:	(Excellent)
Value Rating:	(Average)

Guide: 0 = poor, 1 = Below/Average, 2 = Good, 2.5 = Very Good, 3 = Excellent , 4 = Extraordinary

Alcohol:	Beer, Wine
Attire:	Casual
Parking:	Street
Reservations:	Yes