Top Crab dishes in San Francisco

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.

Crab accented by horseradish and dill, elevated by optional caviar supplement

Crab custard bursting with crab flavor, accented by trout roe, pears, and horseradish

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

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

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

Crispy fried soft‑shell crab—textural and indulgent

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

Shell-on crab swimming in a sticky, tangy sauce of tamarind, dried chiles, and shallot -- messy, communal, and absolutely worth it

Softshell crab in corn and sweet miso broth

Silky, delicate egg custard layered with briny snow crab, creamy uni, and popping ikura

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.

Pork XLB enriched with crab roe and meat - richer than the classic.

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

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

Deviled eggs with crab rangoon flavor profile

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

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

House-made ravioli stuffed with Dungeness crab in a butter-cream sauce.

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

Whole Dungeness crab roasted with An’s garlic sauce and secret spices—steaming, buttery, and indulgent

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.

Delicate, crispy crab cakes that reviewers call excellent.

Fresh crab legs with garlic-white wine sauce, seasonal vegetables, and warm grain salad -- sweet and succulent

Pan-seared Dungeness crab cakes with lemon aioli, minimal filler, maximum crab.

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.

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

Classic SF crab cakes made with local Dungeness crab, a natural fit for this seafood-forward menu.

Creamy crab dip infused with aromatic red curry, served with grilled sticky rice for dipping

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

Fragrant crab stir‑fried with ginger and scallion—flavorful and satisfying.

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

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.

Crisp, battered live crab tossed in salt‑and‑pepper seasoning—messy to eat but rich, savory, and deeply satisfying