Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Cafe

4.9

30 Reviews

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch

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 am–5:00 pm Wed–Fri 11:00 am–6:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–6:00 pm
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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Eggs on Eggs$16.00
Local organic pasture raised deviled eggs, topped with paddlefish roe, chives and pickled onions
House Smoked Fish Charcuterie$30.00
Smoked local sturgeon, hot smoked salmon, cold smoked salmon, sweet + spicy sturgeon, romesco dip and compressed cucumbers with pickled summer vegetables
Smoked Salmon "Pizza"$22.00
Smoked Salmon, lime crème fraîche, dill pickled onions and paddlefish roe
Savory Cone$25.00
Filled with smoked fish pâté mousse, topped with dill and caviar
Summer Sablefish Salad$22.00
Summer Melons, house-smoked sablefish, quinoa, basil, dill, chives and homemade plum vinaigrette

Caviar Flights

two 1oz. jars presented on ice with warm homemade blini & accoutrements

The Local (Eco Certified)$119.00
Fresh from our farm in Wilton, California, our Select and Classic grades show off the exceptional flavor that is unique to the American White Sturgeon
The Traveler$129.00
Baerii and Osetra caviar sustainably farmed in Greece
The Tsar$329.00
Beluga Hybrid (Bulgaria) and Golden Osetra (Greece)

Premium Caviar Service

presented on ice with homemade blini & accoutrements

Estate (Eco Certified)
- 0.5oz$40.00
- 1oz$70.00
- 2oz$140.00
Select (Eco Certified)
- 0.5oz$50.00
- 1oz$100.00
- 2oz$200.00
Reserve (Eco Certified)
- 0.5oz$70.00
- 1oz$125.00
- 2oz$250.00
Golden Reserve (Eco Certified)
- 0.5oz$120.00
- 1oz$225.00
- 2oz$450.00
Crown Jewel (Seasonal, Eco Certified)
- 0.5oz$210.00
- 1oz$400.00
- 2oz$800.00

Roe Flights

four 0.5oz jars presented with homemade blini & accoutrements

American Rooted Roe$69.00
USA Paddlefish, Salmon, Whitefish, Trout
Gourmet Infused Roe$59.00
American Rooted Roe handcrafted with our housemade infusions. Wasabi Whitefish, Truffle Whitefish, Beet Saffron Whitefish and Smoked Trout

Dessert

Lemon Pot the Creme$16.00
lemon curd, vanilla, sweet crème fraîche topped with caviar

What 30 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on all time ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

30 Reviews

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David
Dallas
377 reviews
vip
5.0
377 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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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Nicole
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 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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martin
San Francisco
27 reviews
vip
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on October 27, 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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DAVID
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 26, 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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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 19, 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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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 10, 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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Outoftowner
San Francisco
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on June 26, 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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OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 22, 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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Amber
Chicago
352 reviews
5.0
352 reviews
Dined on April 11, 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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OpenTable Diner
Austin
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 10, 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 4.9 stars by 30 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

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
Neighborhood
Financial District / Embarcadero
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue, Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm Wed–Fri 11:00 am–6:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–6:00 pm
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.caviarcafe.com/
Phone number
(415) 800-9282

Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

To Share

Eggs on Eggs$16.00

House Smoked Fish Charcuterie$30.00

Smoked Salmon "Pizza"$22.00

Savory Cone$25.00

Summer Sablefish Salad$22.00

Caviar Flights

The Local (Eco Certified)$119.00

The Traveler$129.00

The Tsar$329.00

Premium Caviar Service

Estate (Eco Certified)

Select (Eco Certified)

Reserve (Eco Certified)

Golden Reserve (Eco Certified)

Crown Jewel (Seasonal, Eco Certified)

Roe Flights

American Rooted Roe$69.00

Gourmet Infused Roe$59.00

Dessert

Lemon Pot the Creme$16.00

What 30 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Cafe offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Cafe restaurant rated?

Is Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Cafe currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information