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New American · North Beach · $$$$
A standout seasonal seafood course—rich, buttery salmon elevated by bright sorrel beurre blanc
Japanese · North of the Panhandle · $$
Middle Eastern · Inner Sunset · $$
Wild-caught salmon kabob — perfectly cooked per repeated reviews.
Coffee & Tea · Mission District · $
Warm rice ball filled with salmon and bright yuzu—well‑filled and flavorful
New American · Western Addition · $$$
Wild king salmon kissed with North African spice and cured to silky perfection -- a bridge between the Mediterranean and the Pacific
Sushi & Omakase · Lower Haight · $$$$
Briny, nuanced salmon roe cured in‑house, offering a burst of flavor that sets the tone for the omakase.
Filipino · Tenderloin · $$$$
Seared salmon served with coconut-mango sauce, grilled green mango, bagoong tare, rice puffs, and coconut latik.
Sushi & Omakase · Bernal Heights · $$$$
Lightly torched king salmon nigiri brushed with nori butter
New American · Noe Valley · $$
Pan‑seared salmon with crispy skin, beluga lentils, spring leeks, tomatoes and basil coulis
Greek · Northern Waterfront · $$$
Pan‑roasted salmon crisped outside, tender inside, lifted by citrus notes
French · Union Square · $$$$
Classic French preparation of fresh salmon tartare from chef Bruno Chemel
Bar · West of Twin Peaks · $$
Creamy burrata with smoked salmon and bright pickled onions.
French · Inner Sunset · $
Smoked salmon with umeboshi cream & fried taro matches in French round—bright, creamy, and texturally playful
American · Outer Sunset · $$
Greens with shaved vegetables, crema, vinaigrette and everything‑seed clusters topped with smoked salmon
Bakery · Mission District · $$
Country bread topped with house-cured smoked salmon, creme fraiche, dill and capers.
Udon & Soba · Japantown · $$
Thick udon noodles coated in a rich spinach cream sauce, topped with raw smoked salmon, Parmesan, and tempura bits.
Bistro · Inner Richmond · $$$
Three preparations of salmon—tartare, gravlax, and roe—with crème fraîche and fried capers for texture
Sushi & Omakase · SoMa · $$$
Fresh salmon over rice with ikura, sides and miso soup—clean, rich salmon flavor
Sushi & Omakase · Noe Valley · $$$
Five different salmon preparations
American · Presidio Heights · $$$$
A delicate salmon course with summer squash, trout roe, and shishito—bright and texturally nuanced.
New American · Embarcadero · $$$$
Light, citrus-dressed salmon — a recurring lighter starter.
Steakhouse · North Beach · $$$$
Simple but well-executed, with high-quality salmon and ripe avocado — a reliable choice for classic sushi lovers
New American · Noe Valley · $$$
Perfectly seared salmon with crackling skin, served on creamy carrot puree with crispy fried onions
Thai · Inner Sunset · $$
Perfectly grilled salmon fillet nestled in a fragrant, coconut-rich green curry — surf meets Thai heat
Italian · North Beach · $$$$
Japanese · Outer Richmond · $$
Fatty salmon belly nigiri repeatedly called out by regulars.
Japantown · $
A salmon version of the poke bowl, another top seller praised for freshness
Thai · SoMa · $
A hearty bowl featuring salmon in a rich, aromatic curry sauce.
Coffee & Tea · SoMa · $
Toast or bagel build with lox and avocado — listed among the cafe's top items
Sushi & Omakase · Inner Sunset · $$$$