Restaurants
Aphotic
816 Folsom St., San Francisco, 94107, USA
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Seafood, Contemporary
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Aphotic
816 Folsom St., San Francisco, 94107, USA
$$$$
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Seafood, Contemporary
One Star: High quality cooking
Aptly named after the ocean's sunless depths, this vast, tenebrous space is leagues away from the mundane, offering a rarified pescatarian tasting menu that abounds with personality. Chef Peter Hemsley takes full advantage of California's coastal bounty, sourcing exceptional seafood from small sustainable purveyors and utilizing techniques like dry aging and fermentation to maximum effect. The kitchen’s creativity is displayed in dishes like thinly shaved Monterey abalone with swordfish “bacon” and citrusy dashi broth, as well as a warm bread course paired with a curry-scented hollandaise loaded with sweet Dungeness crab. Even desserts make judicious use of the fruits of the sea, as in a subtly briny oyster ice cream accented with herbaceous vermouth.
Gastronomy & Sustainability
MICHELIN Green Star
"Our core objective is to know and source directly from fishermen and aquaculture partners. We personally drive the fish in from satellite ports all around the Bay Area; fresh seafood also comes in from our trusted partners in San Diego."
Facilities & Services
- Interesting wine list
Credit cards accepted
Location
Information
MICHELIN Guide Ceremony
1 minute
Inside the 2024 California MICHELIN Guide Ceremony
The Golden State’s ceremony was brimming with excitement and flavor.
MICHELIN Guide Ceremony
2 minutes
Trevin Hutchins of Aphotic is the MICHELIN Guide California 2024 Exceptional Cocktails Award Winner
He leads a unique craft distillery, infusing spirits with forged and farmed botanicals.
MICHELIN Guide Ceremony
6 minutes
All the 2024 California MICHELIN Guide Stars
The Golden State shines a bit brighter with these new MICHELIN Stars.
Features
4 minutes
Aphotic Changes the Cocktail Game with their Sea-Inspired Beverage Program
The San Francisco One Star and Green Star proves the power of creativity.
Features
9 minutes
Fishing For The Future
MICHELIN's newest Green Stars, Aphotic and Providence, are paving the way for sustainable fishing practices in the culinary landscape.
MICHELIN Guide Ceremony
2 minutes
2023 MICHELIN Guide California Green Stars
Learn about the Golden State's leaders in sustainable gastronomy.
MICHELIN Guide Ceremony
1 minute
MICHELIN Guide Inspectors’ Favorite Desserts in California
The sweetest punctuations.