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Bar · Bernal Heights · $$
Silky black cod glazed in savory‑sweet fish‑sauce caramel, paired with braised radish tops and Tokyo turnips
Sushi & Omakase · Japantown · $$$$
Flaky, savory‑sweet black cod marinated in miso, often featured in the set menu
Mexican · SoMa · $$$$
Tender black cod fried in mezcal batter, tucked into a pillowy sourdough tortilla—a creative melding of flavors and textures.
French · Union Street · $$$$
Rich, buttery black cod prepared with precision and depth
South Indian · Japantown · $$$$
Black cod prepared in the traditional Kerala style, steamed inside a banana leaf to lock in moisture and aromatics.
Italian · Polk Gulch · $$$$
Buttery, aromatic cod in a smoked brodo with artichoke and asparagus
New American · Mission District · $$$$
Umami‑rich, melt‑in‑your‑mouth black cod with creamy sunchoke puree and textural barley contrast
French · Union Square · $$$$
Smoked and lightly sautéed black cod dusted with Chinese five‑spice, set with a shellfish‑puree quenelle—savory and aromatic
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Financial District · $$$
Large black cod fillet marinated and baked in a special glaze—rich and buttery
New American · SoMa · $$$$
Local black cod and Dungeness crab in tamarind-spiked coconut milk Sri Lankan curry.
New American · The Castro · $$$$
Pan-seared black cod, seasonal preparation
New American · Hayes Valley · $$$$
Tender black cod glazed with miso, served with Japanese curry, winter radish and wasabi—delicate and flavorful
Silky, rich black cod glazed in miso—one of the most frequently praised seasonal dishes
New American · Presidio Heights · $$$
Succulent cod with smoky mussel cream and hazelnut crumble—char, texture, and flavor in harmony.
Izakaya · Mission District · $$$
Crackly‑skinned miso‑marinated black cod paired with vinegar cucumbers for balance
Sushi & Omakase · Polk Gulch · $$$$
New American · Tenderloin · $$$
Perfectly cooked black cod that's flaky and rich, prepared with seasonal California accompaniments -- the strongest protein on the menu
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Chinatown · $$$$
Flaky black cod caramelized to melty edges, the signature pull.
Hayes Valley · $$$
Black cod marinated in sake lees and grilled.
Poke & Raw Bar · Inner Sunset · $$
Buttery black cod glazed in sweet white miso — rich, flaky, and one of the strongest entrees on the menu.
Izakaya · Financial District · $$$$
Black cod marinated in sweet miso and broiled until caramelized — the signature entree.
New American · Chinatown · $$$
A frequently praised dish, this black cod is expertly glazed with miso.
Marina District · $$
Sweet miso-glazed black cod served with coconut rice, a rich and flavorful signature dish.
Buttery black cod served with a delicate egg white sauce, earthy cloud ear mushrooms, and fragrant scallion oil.
Sushi & Omakase · Union Square · $$$$
Miso-marinated black cod with yuzu - frequently named the standout main.
Japanese · Hayes Valley · $$$$
A signature dish featuring tender, flaky black cod marinated in sweet and savory miso.
New American · Embarcadero · $$$$
Silky, fire‑seared cod with tangy pickled mushrooms and a smoky, savory fumet.
American · Showplace Square · $$$$
Flaky black cod with brûléed pineapple top—sweet and balanced, unexpectedly harmonious
North African · Little Russia · $$$
Silky black cod with maitake, English pea, and saffron‑tinged oyster sauce—elegant and refined
Japanese · Mission District · $$$
Flaky black cod, seared to perfection, showcasing French-Japanese fusion techniques.
Steakhouse · North Beach · $$$$
Silky black cod marinated in yuzu‑miso and grilled in magnolia leaf, balanced sweet‑savory and tender
Mexican · Lower Pacific Heights · $$$
Grilled black cod with pineapple recado rojo, served with heirloom bean sopes and queso fresco
San Francisco · $$$
Tender black cod prepared with the bold flavors of Calabrian chili, olives, and tomatoes.
Izakaya · Little Russia · $$$
Miso-marinated black cod, a refined main option.
Bar · Hayes Valley · $$$
Black cod main featured prominently in customer reviews.