Chef Sarah Thompson is an acclaimed James Beard Award-winning chef, currently serving as the Executive Chef at Casa Playa in Las Vegas. She was notably nominated for the Best Chef: Southwest category at the 2025...
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March, July 2021
Dining at Angler in March 2021 offered an exceptional case study in wood-fired culinary mechanics. Securing a seat with a direct view of the open-hearth fireplace is highly recommended, as it allows you to observe the kitchen’s precise temperature control firsthand. The service throughout the evening was excellent—polished, observant, and operating with a smooth, deliberate pace.
The menu landmarks demonstrate a flawless understanding of texture and salinity. The Parker House rolls arrive perfectly proofed, boasting a uniform golden glaze, paired with a remarkably deep seaweed butter. When dismantled and stuffed with their pastured chicken and pan jus, it yields an incredibly balanced, structurally rich bite. The wood-oven roasted chicken itself was spectacular—among the finest versions I have ever encountered, executed with pristine skin lacquering and served rustic style with the feet intact.
The accompanying elements maintain this high technical standard: the iconic whole radicchio salad balances bitter and sweet notes flawlessly, while the laminated potato showcases immaculate layer separation, anchored by a rich, sharp cheese sauce. Even the tabletop assets, like the heavy-duty custom knife, underscore the restaurant's sharp attention to detail.
Due to mid-pandemic protocols, the buffalo milk soft serve arrived with the warm caramel sauce on the side. Pouring the sauce independently added a compelling, interactive component to a structurally perfect dessert. Angler successfully strips away the rigid formality of fine dining without sacrificing a single drop of its technical execution. A compelling, highly recommended dining experience in San Francisco.
Loved the ambiance of this restaurant. Whoever is in charge of the music has great taste! The servers were extremely attentive but I expected more from the food. The presentation of each dish was great. The scallops & frog legs were delicious. We also ordered the ribeye steak medium well. When we received it, it still wasn’t cooked medium well so we sent it back. It came back just the same. At that point we just asked to have it boxed to go. This was disappointing considering the $154 steak price.
The food was delicious and cooked perfectly. We especially loved the sea bream and kingfish crudo. The only minor complaint was that the sauce on the blistered asparagus was a bit too salty for my taste. Service was excellent throughout.
The only real downside is that it’s quite expensive, and they automatically add a 20% service fee plus an additional ~6% (not sure if it was tax or another charge). Just keep that in mind if you’re planning to tip extra on top. Overall, we really enjoyed the experience and would happily return.
This restaurant was absolutely outstanding and truly lived up to its Michelin-star reputation.
We ordered the tasting menu, and every seafood dish was exceptionally fresh and well-seasoned. The flavors were thoughtful and balanced, allowing the quality of the ingredients to shine through.
The only minor drawback was the rice cake served beneath the scallop and sea urchin course. It was noticeably too salty. It seemed that the rice cake had been torched or grilled beforehand, causing moisture loss and concentrating the saltiness more than intended.
The restaurant also offers beautiful views overlooking the harbor, which made the dining experience even more enjoyable. The service was attentive, professional, and well-paced—they took great care of us without interrupting our meal too frequently.
Overall, this was an excellent dining experience, and I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a memorable meal. We will definitely be back.
We went to Angler with my boyfriend and had a really great experience overall. The food was excellent. To start, we ordered the bluefin tuna and the bread—both were amazing. For our main course, we had the whole sea bream, which was absolutely delicious and a great size to share. We also shared the Angler potato and the greens salad, both very tasty and generous in portion.
Everything we tried was truly delicious. The only downside was the timing of the service. There was a 40-minute wait between our starter and the main course. We ended up asking our server what was going on since we had a reservation at a bar afterward and needed to leave. After the long wait, the fish finally arrived, but we had to eat it quickly so we wouldn’t be late, which was a bit of a shame.
That said, the overall experience was very positive. The food was outstanding, and the place has a really great vibe.
