Esther Lee
If you are a caviar lover, you have to go here. They have caviar from their own farm and it is a sustainable operation. The prices are fair for caviar. No, it’s not cheap, but if you consider a small spoonful of caviar at a restaurant is upwards of $50, it’s a solid price. My favorite caviars/roes I’ve tried in order of enjoyment: golden osetra, osetra, estate, baerii, truffled whitefish roe. If you are curious about caviar, Tsar Nicoulai is the best place to give it a try at a reasonable price. Their caviar is wonderful.
… moreJeanette G
Love this little Caviar nook in the Ferry Building! The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, and their wine pairings are impeccable.
… moreKatlynn Cha
What a great stop & experience we had! Did not plan on stopping by but their menu definitely caught our eye. Their farm-grown caviar was deliciously smooth & sweet. Bar tenders were knowledgeable and patient explaining the history & differences in caviar tastes as well as offering great selections on their menu. We were surprised to be filled with just their board and roll dishes! Pleasant experience!
… moreMary L Netti (Marr)
Great Experience!! Visiting the San Francisco area and a friend introduced me to this lovely Tsar Nicoulai Cafe! Everything was exceptional!! I don’t think I’ve ever had cavier, it was delicious…A wonderful treat!! We had an excellent server, Alex, he was great. He was pleasant and very informative, and answered all our questions. He recommended Classic Caviar and us informed the Classic had a nice buttery flavor and it certainly did. I highly recommend this to anyone visiting San Francisco!!
… moreKaterina Hanson
Oh my goodness! The level of hospitality of the staff was amazing . They really love what they do, and they turn every visit into an experience. I had never tried caviar before coming here,( but I love some bubbles), and they made it very approachable and fun to explore new flavors.
… moreJo K
A perfect spot to spoil yourself with some caviar.
We shared “The Local” caviar flight. It was perfect and actually quite filling.
The caviar is fresh, salty and the best texture.
Enjoyed a lovely brut rose as well.
… moreJackie Morrish
Highlights: Basque cheesecake w caviar was delightfully buttery. Fresh & surprisingly strong strawberry mimosa. Cute plating for potato tarte.
I’m not a caviar fan, but this place changed my mind. All smooth, light, and very complimentary to the dishes they were served with.
And to an earlier comment, we were very casually dressed (it’s the ferry building…), and were still given great attention and service. We just had to say “hi” to someone behind the counter.
… moreMichael Wu PhD
Great caviar experience. It’s pricey as with any caviar, but the friendly staff and helpful recommendations make this whole experience wonderful and memorable. I highly recommend it, Even though you will break your wallet.
… moreAkil Iyer
Very friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you pick and pair what you’ll like! High-quality caviar and well-chosen accoutrements make this the perfect experience (:
… moreKenzie Ferguson
A gem of a spot to stop by and watch the world go by… oh and have excellent caviar. The team at Tsar Nicoulai is friendly and know their caviar. If you’ve never tried caviar (or if you’ve never tried good caviar) the team can walk you through an amazing experience. Be careful, it will turn into a delicious habit. Treat yourself!
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