Bar Crudo
(415) 956-0396
603 Bush St
San Francisco,
CA
94108
37.7903
-122.4072
Neighborhoods: Northeast, Downtown
What People Are Saying About Bar Crudo
The Editor
Joanna Currier
Citysearch
The Scene
This diminutive, charming hideaway is modern, fresh and romantic. An itty-bitty street-level raw bar leads to a rustic wooden staircase and lofted restaurant with barely room for 20. Eight tables are topped in burnished steel and votive candles; butter-colored walls are kept bare but for two or three gorgeous, small paintings of mermaids. Smart, soft indie music sets the tone for lingering conversation.
The Food
Despite the close quarters, couples here appear lost in each other and the raw, cooked or chilled seafood paired with a short wine and predominantly Belgian beer list. Standouts include flavorful Italian crudo--raw hunks of fish spiced and garnished with ingredients such as fresh dill, ginger or tobiko--and rosy chowder plump with seafood and smoked applewood bacon. The small platter of chilled oysters, shrimp, mussels, clams and crab feeds two like kings. Warm baguettes and carafes of cucumber-lemon water are constantly refreshed.
User Reviews
daveman692
February 02, 2009
Great raw seafood bar though don't try to go with over four people as you'll have a hard time getting a table.
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annie_moore
August 09, 2008
met some friends here who swear by this place & had to agree, the seafood, prepared raw, was imaginative, delicious, fresh tasting & atomsphere was funky, vibey & welcoming (though not for the claustrophobic). recommended for fish lovers who prefer theirs raw.
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alanagirl
July 26, 2008
I was really excited to try this place as their menu seemed inventive, but I soon found out that their "inventive" crudo dishes were their way of covering up the poor quality of the fish. Then we received our crab that was served raw. This was unacceptable as crab is one thing that should never be served raw and it was a mistake on their part. How do you overlook such a thing? We left immediately for fear of what the remaining dishes may bring. They obviously do not care about their food and who wants to eat raw fish from people that aren't paying attention?
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The Extras:
Indecisive diners can opt for the crudo sampler featuring four types of delectable raw fish with a garnish.
What to Drink:
Try the Crauford Highlander sauvignon blanc--a winner with almost every dish.
Know Before You Go:
No dessert is served here.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Date Spot, Special Occasion Dining, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene, Hidden Find
