Top Crab dishes in San Francisco

A crisp blue‑masa tostada layered with sweet Bay Area Dungeness crab and smoked trout roe—bright, briny, and texturally precise

Pudgy, soupy dumplings that make a comforting side to the bold mains

Rice ball with miso‑seasoned snow crab—subtle seafood flavor in a neat portable form

Crispy fried wontons with cream cheese filling.

A benedict on pillowy shokupan topped with fried soft‑shell crab and celery—rich, textural, and inventive.

A rich, buttery toast topped with Dungeness crab—elegant and briny

Lacy fermented rice crepe folded around sweet Dungeness crab in a fragrant coconut milk sauce -- the restaurant's signature and a must-order

Singaporean-style chili crab atop fried milk bread

Whole live crab deep‑fried and seasoned with salt and pepper—crispy, briny, and theatrical

Lightly steamed king crab with citrusy mandarin, creamy avocado, squid‑ink bread and caviar—balanced, elegant seafood flavors

A more luxurious take on soup dumplings, featuring the rich flavors of crab and pork.

Crispy fried soft‑shell crab—textural and indulgent

A bright, seafood‑forward starter combining sweet crab with crisp fennel and apple

Freshly picked crab with napa cabbage, nori aioli and avocado salsa on sesame brioche bun

Silky steamed egg custard topped with snow crab, uni, and ikura.

Softshell crab in corn and sweet miso broth

Soup dumplings with crab and pork filling

Local black cod and Dungeness crab in tamarind-spiked coconut milk Sri Lankan curry.

A signature dish featuring a generous medley of Dungeness crab, clams, mussels, shrimp, and scallops in a rich, tomato-based broth.

Delicate, pan-seared crab cake with minimal filler — pure sweet crab flavor in every bite.

Squid ink-blackened pasta loaded with fresh Dungeness crab

Fresh Dungeness crab, steamed to perfection and served with drawn butter.

Rich, aromatic curry featuring snow crab, Hawaiian Ogo seaweed, and jasmine rice.

Sweet Dungeness crab tossed with a tangy, tropical Thai mango dressing — light, bright, and celebratory

Deviled eggs with crab rangoon flavor profile

Thick udon noodles in broth topped with crispy soft-shell crab and shellfish, a hearty noodle bowl

Crispy wonton shells loaded with fresh Dungeness crab and a chile kick — a fusion snack that pairs brilliantly with sake

Crispy soft shell crab nestled in a fragrant green curry — an ambitious dish that shows this kitchen's range

Artfully pleated soup dumplings filled with rich broth and sweet, fresh crab meat. Delicate skins barely hold the luscious filling.

Top‑tier crab cakes, often compared to Maryland‑style—rich, flavorful, and satisfying

Delicate, crispy crab cakes that reviewers call excellent.

A heaping salad of fresh Dungeness crab over crisp greens — old-school San Francisco on a plate.

Fresh Dungeness crab rolls with Meyer lemon aioli — light, bright, and unmistakably Californian

Seasonal crab chowder soup.

A whole 2lb+ Dungeness roasted in secret garlic sauce and served still sizzling on a cast-iron skillet so the garlic perfumes the whole dining room.

Silky tofu braised in a luxurious crab-infused sauce — a Shanghainese splurge dish

Whole soft-shell crab fried crispy and stuffed into a Dutch crunch roll -- seasonal, indulgent, and worth the upcharge

A local specialty, this whole Dungeness crab is roasted with garlic, offering a rich and flavorful experience.

Whole Dungeness crab roasted in a signature garlic sauce and secret spices.

Sweet Dungeness crab with melted butter on a toasted roll—rich and satisfying.

Deep-fried whole crab tossed with salt, pepper, and garlic — a frequent must-order callout.

Local Dungeness crab tossed with pasta — a Northern California classic elevated with careful technique

Surf side of Osso's surf-and-turf reputation; live crab dishes are a house draw.