The best part was the dessert. The food was ok but the trout with corn butter was the best. It’s a poetry creation food cuisine where your reading a poem and the words match up to the food that’s being served. Parking was the worst. I parked 15 minutes away and I almost got lost finding my car. I think it was 195 dollar per person, I like to evaluate and see how the servers are working and the funny part was when the server was opening a wine bottle he broke the cork.
Giselle R.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 San Francisco, CA
This review is long overdue. Amazing food and even better service! We went for my fiancée’s birthday. He has a number of food allergies, which can be challenging. They knew them all from our reservation and were able to specially modify the menu for him. The chef also surprised us with a complimentary kobe upgrade as well as a chocolate gold nugget for my fiancée because he couldn’t eat the regular dessert. Such a memorable experience! So impressed with the service and the chef’s accommodations. WOW.
Jennifer K.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 San Jose, CA
A couple of months ago, my boyfriend decided it was finally time to visit his relatives in Taiwan. His dad booked the flight and he is to be gone from 02÷04÷16−02÷14÷16. Although I’m happy for my boyfriend(who’s finally able to see and spend time with his relatives after ~20 years), the trip initially made me VERY upset because he would be missing both his birthday AND Valentine’s Day celebrations in the states. With me. ASDFGHJKL!!!@#$%^ But, he made it up to me with surprise reservations at Atelier Crenn. And wow, our experience was mind-blowing, to say the very least. All wrongdoings were forgiven, all upset feelings were forgotten. Our reservations were for 5:30pm on a Friday evening. Before we were led to our table, my boyfriend presented me with a copy of Dominique Crenn’s debut cookbook: «Atelier Crenn: Metamorphosis of Taste» and asked the hostess if she could have Dominique and the sous chefs sign it.(He called ahead to make sure chef Crenn would be at the restaurant that night.) SWOON. Once we were seated, the sommelier made his way over and offered us champagne, which we declined because we were set on wine for the night. My wonderful, thoughtful boyfriend ordered the grand wine pairing($ 175), but I just had a glass of pinot noir($ 30) because I nearly blacked out the time I finished the wine pairing at Sons & Daughters… lol. Anyway, onto the food! The menu was presented to us – a beautiful poem by Dominque Crenn herself, made up of 17 lines. The tasting course began shortly afterwards, starting with an AMAZING amuse bouche. Actually, every dish was amazing and beautifully presented. Intricate and subtle, but bursting with flavor… but how? I do not know. It was all extremely well-executed and every bite was like spending a minute in heaven. Even the cauliflower with goat cheese was wonderful, and I despise goat cheese. Seriously, I don’t think I’ll ever think of food the same way. Chef Crenn eventually came around to introduce herself and present us with the signed copy of her cookbook. She made sure we were enjoying our dinner and even took a photo with us!(It’s now Mike C.‘s Unilocal profile photo.) Service was impeccable; each course was described in detail and we were never left wondering whether our meal had come to an end or not. Nobody skipped a beat. I still can’t believe how impressive the service was. After 3 life-changing hours, our tasting course came to an end. We said our goodbyes and went back to the hotel, where we spent the next hour looking at/uploading photos from our dinner onto Instagram. The next day, the bf opened up the signed cookbook to see whose signatures it had received, then realized that chef Crenn had addressed her message to MIKE instead of JENNIFER because he was the one who made the request!(We stupidly did not specify whom the cookbook belonged to.) So now, we have a reason to go back. Thank you, chef Crenn. Thank you for the incredible experience. Thank you for having us!
Julia P.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 San Francisco, CA
Wow, one of the best restaurants I have been to in a long time(maybe since Quince). Like most of the reviews here, I can only say«mindblowing». Typical 15 – 17 course menu written out in poetry instead of direct verbage. Dominque likes to introduce mostly natural elements from nature even in the desert courses — and what I mean is that it’s not sugar based or too much condimental elements but instead natural based flavor augmentation. She comes to every table to say hello as well. Seriously, I’ve never experienced some of the flavor combinations she created. Some say it’s the best food they’ve ever had and I don’t tend to make such extreme opinions but in this case, I think it’s pretty close. This place should have 3 stars — it was much better than the Restaurant at Meadowood and very much on par with Benu.
Mark M.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Aiea, HI
I wanted to hold off on reviewing Atelier Crenn until my 400th review. Such a milestone requires a review on somewhere that has greatly impacted my life. Atelier Crenn is such a place. I’ve been following Chef Dominique Crenn for quite some time. And for years I’ve been admiring the artful plating and creative conception of her dishes. I told myself that if I ever found myself in San Francisco, I would go to Atelier Crenn, no matter the cost. Well, in December of 2015, I started planning a trip to the Bay Area I was lucky enough to snag reservations for a Saturday night at 530pm. That might seem a little early for some people, but I think its the perfect time for a long multi course tasting menu. Enough about the back story though, how was the experience? I have to say that dining at Atelier Crenn was the single best overall experience I have ever had in any restaurant, anywhere. Everything was absolutely incredible. The restaurant itself wasn’t that big yet it was cozy enough to feel intimate, and it created such a buzz with the numerous servers and bussers milling about. The service was impeccable. Each course was described in detail and the courses came out at the perfect pace. I never once sat there wondering where our food was. As for the courses themselves, each one was presented differently and each course was flavorful, well executed and beyond creative. I love how the menu is actually poem written by Chef Crenn, and then each line of the poem is a course. Chef Crenn herself was present that night and she made her way around the dining room talking to guests and ensuring that everyone was enjoying the night as well as the food. I was able to take a few photos with Chef Crenn and it was definitely one of the highlights of my trip to the Bay Area. Atelier Crenn is definitely deserving of the two Michelin Star rating and for some time I was wondering why it hasn’t earned its third? During my time in SF I also dined at the recently promoted Campton Place and Atelier Crenn is definitely much better with a higher value. But thats another review for another time.
Kristen S.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 San Francisco, CA
Going to Atlier Crenn for dinner? Consider yourself warned: 1. Dinner could last as long as 3.5 hours. 2. Come hungry. With well over 15 courses(I lost count), this place will feed you. And feed you. And feed you. I must admit I was disappointed after walking into this place for the first time. The décor is much more casual than I’d expected for a two-Michelin-star restaurant that commands a high price. But the food was absolutely first class. And the presentation both creative and beautiful. Note to self: buy tree trunks and sanded-down bowls and plates made from tree trunks for a fancy meal at home. It’ll add so much oomph to the experience. Oh wait… I don’t cook. By the way, their corkage fee is $ 50 for a maximum of two bottles, while their cheapest wine is $ 20 a glass. We opted to just sample their selection. Overall, lovely experience. And the first time I ever walked away from a tasting-menu French restaurant feeling absolutely stuffed. Again, be warned — make sure you love your dinner company, for it will likely last at least three hours!
Tyler K.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Marina del Rey, CA
In short: better than Eleven Madison Park. Seriously. We had an amazing dinner here just shy of 6 hours(mostly our fault, one patron arrived quite late), and even though I was full I wasn’t ready to quit. We also appreciated that they accommodated us and our tardiness, which I’m sure can be a pain to coordinate with the logistics of a 16 course meal. Service? Top notch. Creativity? Come on, you can’t beat it. Quality of food? Rivals any other Michelin restaurant I’ve tried to date. Price? Considering the competition, it seems about right. In general, yeah it’s expensive as hell. I highly recommend the wine pairing. I’ve been sorely disappointed with pairings in the past, but they absolutely nailed it. Most memorable was our 2nd course(cauliflower in butter with reduced onions) paired with a white burgundy — somehow they made the butter in the food taste oaky, and the chardonnay taste salty. Blew my mind! Will look for an opportunity to return in the future for another special occasion.
Jasmine X.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 San Francisco, CA
Atelier Crenn is my favorite restaurant hands down. When you want a pristine fine dining experience that really shows food as an art and illustrates what the appeal of spending so much money on food is, you go to Atelier Crenn. Definitely wishing Chef Crenn the best with Michelin in the future — having gone to a few other notable triples in SF and NYC, I can say that this place beats all of those places. Atelier Crenn is insanely innovative and creative in its dishes — this place will blow your mind and change the way you think about food. Dishes are not only beautiful, but delicious and just fascinating to conceptually think about. The SO and I came here to celebrate his birthday. We managed to get an early Saturday dinner reservation fairly easily through Opentable. The restaurant was empty when we arrived around 6pm. By the time we left after 8, the place was pretty packed. Despite the dining area being fairly small, the noise level is managed fairly well so it never gets too loud or anything. There’s not a ton of point in going into the dishes we had since they change seasonally, so here are a couple highlights from our night: opening kir breton /caviar, corn pudding, and uni /duck broth /and the desserts. The kir breton is such a delight to open with — it’s an apple cider inside a chocolate shell. They open with this regardless of what season it is, and it’s just an amazing way to start the meal. After that, every dish was innovative and wonderful. Fine dining is spectacular in its way of taking food I never liked as a kid but then cooking it so wonderfully that it’s all delicious at the end. With the right fresh vegetables, everything is delicious. There were a few dishes that were less memorable than others, but you can tell Chef Crenn is taking risks and pushing the boundaries of what you can do with food. The carrot jerky is a good example of holy crap, did you know you could do that with a carrot? It’s not my favorite, but that willingness to cook something so odd is what makes the entire experience so much fun. The desserts here were incredible — I rarely manage to find good desserts these days, but these were outstanding. To be honest, I’m not entirely sure what we were eating, just that it was beautiful and delicious. Service here is solid. Professional and still friendly. One really wonderful thing I appreciate about Atelier Crenn is that Chef Crenn actually comes out and greets you during the meal. I’m a huge fan of her work and her restaurant so it was really cool to actually meet someone I really admire in the culinary industry. I really can’t rave enough about this place. Atelier Crenn is a place I hope to come back to year after year to see where they go. Price for two tasting menus and two glasses of wine came out to be $ 630, which is pretty reasonable relative to other fine dining establishments in SF. Given how amazing the experience is, I think the money is definitely worth spending. There’s really not much else you could want from a fine dining experience. tldr; my favorite fine dining restaurant, dishes are extremely innovative and creative and fun to eat, ingredients are masterfully combined to create insanely fascinating dishes you’ll never be able to find anywhere else
Sophie H.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Berkeley, CA
A birthday dinner to remember! The parking situation is actually not as dismal as the rest of SF — there’s a parking garage(Lombard garage) only about 1 – 2 blocks away that is reasonably empty! I was SO excited about this place after seeing pictures and reading reviews, so it was only fitting that I try Atelier Crenn out for my birthday. The staff was all extremely friendly, and we were started on our meal right away. Our poem was presented in the cutest silver envelope — at a total of 18 courses, I was pretty sure I was going to be stuffed by the end, and I was right. Also, the poem is supposed to give you hints about what the course was going to be like but I was practically never right(lol). THEFOOD: Everything was amazing — particularly the uni — and is crafted to perfection, whether it’s sprinkling cucumber ice or shaving truffles onto the dish. Every dish has a very earthy-feel to it and seems to emanate the essence and simplicity of northern California. THEVENUE: Definitely a little hard to find — I spent a good 5 minutes walking around while looking at Google Maps only to realize that I had been passing it the entire time, but the interior is dimly lit and very simple with more of a modern feel. Overall, I would highly, highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a fancier dinner spot for a special occasion but don’t want something that seems overly fancy or stuffy in any way. Chef Crenn even came out to personally introduce herself to us, which was awesome. Atelier Crenn is definitely deserving of all of the praise it has received!
Stine H.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 San Francisco, CA
Wow. My man surprised me to a beautiful dinner at Atelier Crenn for our anniversary and let me tell you, the food was amazing. For a two star Michelin, the ambience was quite casual(which is fine). Service was good. Chef came out to greet all of us. Food was consistently above and beyond dish after dish. Chef Crenn has mastered the art of taking familiar flavors and taking them to the next level. The textures and flavors were spot on yet so creative. I’m not sure how she managed to make a simple blanched cauliflower taste like the best thing ever. Really loved the earth theme and all the hand crafted dishes and utensils. The attention to detail added a lot to the whole experience. A+ for the savory courses. Dessert was«different». Mostly fresh and palette cleansing. I did enjoy the house made chocolates at the end though. Quite expensive. Especially if you’re drinking. Would love to eat here again, but without our noisy dining neighbors. Worth trying once.
Iris H.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 San Francisco, CA
It’s been almost 4 years since my last visit! I still remember how blown away I was in 2011 when I had dinner here, it was before Dominique received her Michelin two stars! So what do I think now? My dinner this past Saturday was nothing short of spectacular! Every dish was delicate, beautiful, and delicious. Also, all the desserts that were placed and presented thoughtfully in the one-of-a-kind dishes are hand made by the dessert chef! Since the menu changes all the time and I really don’t have any unsatisfactory remarks on any of the what seems like 20+ dishes, I am not going to go into detail here, but will name the items and post photos instead. –Apple cider in a cocoa shell –Cheese custard, cauliflower, onions –Sea urchin with cucumber, white sturgeon, grilled oyster with fermented cucumber and crème fraîche –Maine lobster in coconut yogurt broth and shiso –Monterey abalone with grilled bacon, crispy nettles, and nettle purée –Squid with Spanish ham iberico Lardo with garlic chips and potato purée, squid ink chips –Mendocino dry aged lamb, French curry, dates, carrot, crispy lamb belly –Bread and salted butter –Toasted grains and poultry bones broth –Roasted squab with sunchoke, beets, yuzu, and smoked foie gras –Market herbs with olive oil jam and banyuls meringue –Recreated olive made with olive oil and pistachio –Golden egg of chestnut and sage –Chamomile Buddha fruit ice, fennel, yogurt, apple –Pallet cleanser: mint foam? on eucalyptus leaf –The Forest –Mignardises The menu initially given with the meal was a poem, but the official menu was given at the end of the meal. Since this meal was birthday celebration for my husband, of course the Atelier Crenn team gave him a nicely handwritten card and a special birthday dessert! A couple waitstaff also came by to check on our food intolerances to ensure that our food would be prepared perfectly. The meal was timed well and the champagne/wine selection was also very good. I was super happy that Dominique came out to greet every table, I got to shake her hand once again! :D xoxo
Annie Z.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 San Francisco, CA
I waited for 2 years to dine at Atelier Crenn and this restaurant definitely didn’t disappoint. They have presentation down. Every course was very interesting and very unique. I loved the poem idea for the menu. Portion sizes here are definitely not very big because even after 15ish courses, I was still not extremely full. Dining here was a great experience that I’ll remember and cherish forever :) Highly recommend Atelier Crenn if you’re looking for a more upscale fine dining experience with some molecular gastronomy and 4 hours of free time: P
Serena L.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Alameda, CA
Came here to celebrate my husbands birthday and was quite surprised. Prior to our dinner, I search and searched online for a menu but couldn’t find much on the website. Other than expecting to have an amazing meal, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Upon being seated, our waiter presented us both with a poem and were told that there is not a standard menu, but a poem that we can follow along to that will accompany our tasting. We read each line very carefully and tried our best to guess our meal for the night. It was quite a fun and exciting experience. Atelier Crenn is simple. The décor and the layout are all very simplicate. Neutral colors with some pieces of art displayed on the walls. It doesn’t give off that too fancy, snobby feel. Each artful creation was an experience in itself. Often times not exactly sure what to expect we handled each piece with exceptional care. The first item was a very thin white chocolate ball that had apple cider inside. It popped like a balloon in our mouths and we both looked at each other with wide eyes from the deliciousness. We were also fortunate enough to have met Dominique that evening. She was very nice and thanked us for choosing to dine at her restaurant. Overall a very adventurous meal with a lot of surprises and unknowns.
Victoria N.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 San Jose, CA
Atelier Crenn is easily one of my favorite Michelin starred restaurant. The hubby surprised me for my birthday and I had the honor of meeting Dominique herself! Dominque Crenn is the first female chef in the US to achieve 2-Michelin accolade and I can see why after our dining experience. The whole evening truly was an experience and not just a meal. The menu is a poem to describe each course that follows. We had fun reading the lines and guessing what was to come. We both did the Grand Tasting menu($ 195) and wine pairing. Service was great, although they did forget our champagne in the beginning and we had to remind them. The food presentation is stunning and inventive. It felt like I was eating a piece of art. Not only was it beautiful, the food was thoughtfully prepared, delicate and absolutely delicious. Crenn uses a lot of seafood in her dishes such as oysters, lobster, trout, sea bream, bonito. She is a master at blending unique flavors such as black currant, sweet melon, or coconut butter into a course so that each bite is unique and exquisite. Overall, well worth it experience and I would highly recommend.
Jennie Y.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Vancouver, Canada
An absolutely amazing dining experience with so much creativity and attention applied to each dish. Every single bite made me smile from the inside out. It’s fueled the fire in me to try more Michelin star restaurants — this could get really dangerous for my wallet. ;) We had reservations for 8PM on a Saturday(I made reservations 1 week earlier). The service was absolutely perfect from beginning until the end during our 4 hour dining experience(yes, 4 hours!). Thorough attention to detail from each and every server that accompanied us throughout the dinner service. Our table top was kept immaculate(no crumbs left behind!), our glasses were always filled, and our steady flow of questions always answered. Since each dish was kept as a poetic surprise before it reached our table, our servers did an excellent job of explaining each ingredient and provided the Chef’s recommended method of enjoying each dish. Onto the food: It’s so hard to pick favourites from the 18 courses but some of the highlights for me included the very first dish — A sweet ball filled with fresh juice that explodes in your mouth when punctured. Deliciously fun and a great way to cleanse the palette to set up for the epic meal to come. I also loved the«Noir sur Noir» line item from the menu, which was the squid cerviche on a potato purée with squid ink and truffle oil. We had the option to add another course to the experience — the Japanese Wagyu beef(+ $ 130USD each) — the flavours were amazing but unfortunately we expected a more melt-in-your-mouth quality from the beef. I would probably skip this adder in hindsight since it was a 2oz steak for a big price tag. Other highlights include the squab tea(think squab broth infused with Jasmine tea), the lobster, and the whimsical dessert treasure box full of goodies on a bed of shredded coconut. The plating was simple, elegant and often interactive. Chef Crenn hand-picks her plates from Spain to act as the perfect canvas for her poetic edible art. There was no doubt that the beach/ocean theme of the menu was well represented. Chef Dominique Crenn(the first female chef to receive 2 Michelin stars) came out to our table to introduce herself and say hello. She was kind enough to sign our poetry menu cards and chatted for a bit. Later, Chef Juan Contreras, the pastry chef came out to say hello as well while giving us a little bit more insight behind his dessert creations(amazing, btw!). These introductions added such an intimate and engaging experience to our dinner, I loved it. Our bill for two people came to $ 1100USD($ 1400CAD) — definitely the most expensive meal I’ve ever had but oh-so worth it! Time to save up for the next one ;)
Steph S.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 San Francisco, CA
Probably the BEST darn meal I’ve ever had. Every. single. dish. was impeccable in both presentation and flavor. My bf took me here for my birthday and I loved EVERY little bit of it. We were lucky and got an almost empty restaurant since there were lots of cancelled parties that day so the place was pretty serene. It’s a set menu, with the chef turning your menu into a poem. Each line of the poem is a course which just shows the incredible detail this place goes into its dishes. Every seafood dish we had blew us away — fish was fresh and delicious. I really can’t rave about this place enough. Some of our favorite dishes consisted of oysters, bone marrow, and the wagyu beef. They do offer some specials a la carte as an add-on for an additional fee. We splurged and got the wagyu beef… best decision of the night! Highly suggest to consider paying extra for those offers. We didn’t do the wine pairing, but I do suggest starting off with some sparkling wine/champagne in the beginning. The dishes started out really light and complimented the champagne we ordered. All in all, I’ve been dreaming about this meal ever since my birthday. If only I was rich and could afford this more often.
Adrienne L.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Palo Alto, CA
3.5 Stars. This is a tough one for me to rate, as many elements were outstanding, but I felt letdown overall. The presentation was magical to say the least. I had the Grand Tasting Menu with the optional cheese course and enjoyed a few bottles of wine in lieu of the pairing. Upon seating, we were presented with a poem and each line of the poem corresponded to a dish. The entire meal unfolded like a lovely, whimsical story. Each dish was was beautifully plated and creative. The highlights: Duck Egg, Pâté, Porcini Broth — The perfect sous vide egg yolk was an absolute delight to eat. The thick, gooey, and uniform texture was liquid gold in my mouth. Bone Marrow, Osetra Caviar, Nasturtium — Not only was this one of the tastiest dishes, it was also the most fun for me. The bone marrow was served first and then a generous amount of caviar was scooped on top. This was accompanied by Buckwheat Crackers along with Smoked Crème Fraiche. I really enjoy the act of spreading butter, cheese, jam, etc. on carbs. So needless to say, spreading the Crème Fraiche, then the Bone Marrow on the cracker was almost too exciting for me to handle. Carrot Jerky — This dish was a sight to see. The jerky came out on a moss-covered log. I loved the texture of jerky. It reminded me of the beet at Saison, in that a vegetable was dehydrated in such a way that mimicked the satisfying texture of meat. The candied orange peel wrapped around the carrot jerky added just the right amount of brightness. The Sea — Visually, this was the show stopper. The dessert was served in a large shell and contained what looked like a mussel resting in nature. The mussel however, turned out to be completely edible ice cream, shell and all. It was served on top of a yuzu pudding which was the star of the dish for me. Besides these four courses though, the rest of the meal left something to be desired. As technical and detailed as the presentation was, I felt like the meal was lacking in flavor complexity. Dishes were under-seasoned. Portions were almost too small and there was a lack of savory mains(the squab was the only non-seafood meat). Even the mignardises were missing that extra oomph. Our table did thoroughly enjoy the bed of cocoa nibs that they were served on(yes we assumed they were reused and not intended to be eaten, but we couldn’t help ourselves)! At the conclusion of the meal, I felt like I was still waiting to be wowed. The majority of the experience was like a tease — amazing on the eyes, but lacking in the follow-through. I left the meal feeling sort of bummed because I wanted so hard to be blown away. The service was good(other than some timing issues) and Dominique Crenn made a point to personally interact with the diners during and after the meal. I could feel the passion and thought that went into the dishes, but at the end of the day, it just didn’t hit the mark for me.
Dee Dee L.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Alameda, CA
A beautiful birthday celebration indeed. If there is heaven on earth, it’s definitely edible art. Atelier Crenn lives up to its name of culinary beauty for sure. What is not to love when you combine beautiful poetry with food? Chef Crenn writes her own 15 line poetry then creates the menu around it! First the ambience: For a Thursday evening, it was very quiet. We got in at 6:15 and finished around 9:00. A good two to three hour experience. The colors were neutral grey which was very calming and soothing. Noise level was relatively low because the restaurant was not fully occupied. The restroom was decorated just like the main dining room. The kitchen had a small window where you can see the chef in action. The service was good and that also helped. Although our waitress knew her job well, she was not exactly the friendliest. Presentation and creativity: in this category, they definitely get a 5. Each dish was meticulous from the type of silverware to the plating. The use of different culinary techniques shines through the use of color, taste and smell. Most dishes were too pretty to eat! Taste: everything was delicious. Given that I am a fan of Gary Danko and Commis, I’m a pretty tough customer to please. Most dishes were solid except for the bone marrow with osetra over buckwheat chips. I think the chef ran out of ideas and decide to combine 3 lines(of poetry)into one dish. Each dish was paired with a wine to enhance the taste of the dish. Although I would’ve paired the dishes a little different, it still worked. The taste of each dish was very unique. You need to go to taste each dish to see for yourself to see. Overall experience is true 4. For the price tag, I think you can definitely get better. But for the experience it is all worth… bon appetit. Until next time, ciao.
Asha S.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Oakland, CA
Mind = blown. This was my first Michelin prix fixe dining experience after a looooooong sabbatical due to having recently had a daughter and becoming a stay at home Mom. My friend invited me to have the 18-course Grand Tasting Menu + extra course of honeycomb + wine pairing for her birthday dinner here and it was VERY generous of her since the final bill for the came out to $ 955 for just the two of us. I’m not ashamed to say that since Mommyhood, I just haven’t had the financial wiggle room to justify spending that much on ANY meal so I realize just how lucky I was to have had the opportunity to experience this. I’m currently on my cellphone and will update this review with a detailed breakdown of each course and their corresponding stanza when I get to a computer. Dominique Crenn’s menu isn’t about food, large portions, nor satisfying some hunger(trust me, even the 18-course will likely leave you hungry especially if you’re eating for two). It is, quite literally, ARTON A PLATE. It’s all so beautiful that you almost don’t want to eat it.(Except you reaaaaally do. And MOAR of everything!) Her menu is about creating gustatory masterpieces that tickle your tastebuds and leave you wanting more.(Literally.) You get no more than two tablespoons of each course… and sometimes all you want to do is pick up your plate and lick it. Then do the same with everyone else’s at the table. Notable favorites include: * Course $ 11: walking deep into the woods(a mushroom dish) [5.5/5] * 2 dishes from course #2, one of them an uni flan type dish [5/5] * Course #3 [5/5]
Caye Q.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 San Francisco, CA
Poetic edible artistry. Imagine things you thought did not have taste or texture and having it served to you on a plate and falling in love. Case in point, the surprise of the night: roasted salsify stick with cauliflower purée. It all starts off with words on a page, a poem, in lieu of a menu. Memories sparked by emotions brought to life in the form of food. As corny and nutty as it sounds ITSFREAKINGAMAZING! Our small party of 4 was completely blown away. We took each dish and individually delved into our own type of soliloquy. Heavenly flavors. Bold textures. Marvelous tastes. Out of 14 dishes we had not a single one disappointed. Absolutely incredible.