Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Cafe

5.0

30 Reviews

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

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.

Additional information

Location
1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone number
(415) 800-9282
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
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

Charles Heidsieck Champagne & Tsar Nicoulai Caviar
$207.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 20, 2025 only
Immerse yourself in the epitome of luxury with a meticulously crafted tasting experience where Piper-Heidsieck Champagne dances in perfect harmony with Tsar Nicoulai Caviar. Leading this sensory journey is Emilie Perrier, Icon Director for Charles Heidsieck based in NY, a celebrated figure in the culinary world renowned as a former Food & Wine Magazine Sommelier of the Year and a recipient of the Top Ten Best Wine List in America award. Alongside her is Tsar Nicoulai's own Lena Conely, together, they will guiding you through an exploration of sustainability, taste and texture. Pairings: Charles Heidsieck Rose Reserve + .5oz Smoked Trout Roe Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blanc + .5oz Estate Caviar Charles Heidsieck Vintage Brut, 2013 + .5oz Golden Reserve

What 30 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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5.0

5 based on recent ratings

5Food
4.9Service
4.1Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Best Overall
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Best Food
San Francisco
Best Overall
San Francisco
Best Food
San Francisco
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Cafe in San Francisco's Ferry Building offers a "wonderful experience" with "exceptional service" and "delicious" caviar. The ambiance is perfect for celebrations, with knowledgeable staff enhancing the experience. Guests enjoy the "superb" food, including caviar flights and charcuterie, alongside a "great" selection of champagne and sparkling wines.

30 Reviews

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David Michael
Dallas382 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 28, 2024
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 Francisco3 reviews
5.0
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 VIP
San Francisco27 reviews
4.0
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 VIP
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
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 VIP
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0
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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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
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 Francisco28 reviews
5.0
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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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC5 reviews
5.0
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 VIP
Chicago356 reviews
5.0
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
Austin6 reviews
5.0
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 5 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

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Cafe

1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA 94111

Additional information

Phone number
(415) 800-9282
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
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Cafe

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Charles Heidsieck Champagne & Tsar Nicoulai Caviar

Menu

What 30 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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

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