Top Soft Shell Crab dishes in San Francisco

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Gao Viet Kitchen & Bar

3.511 rating

Vietnamese · Outer Sunset · $$

Soft Shell Crab Bun Rieu4.5

Zaoh

3.461 rating

Japanese · SoMa · $$

Soft Shell Crab4.0· $16

Crispy fried soft‑shell crab—textural and indulgent

Potto

3.73

Shabu-Shabu & Hot Pot · The Castro · $$$

Shellfish Udon with Soft-Shell Crab3.7

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

Chaa Roen Pohn

3.68

Thai · Parkside · $$

Soft Shell Crab with Green Curry3.7

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

PoBoys Kitchen

3.61

Southern & Soul Food · Potrero Hill · $$

Soft-Shell Crab Po'Boy3.6· $22

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

Palette Tea House

3.35

Cantonese & Dim Sum · Fort Mason · $$$

Soft-Shell Crab Rice Crepe3.3· $16

Slippery rice crepe wrapped around a whole crispy soft-shell crab — a textural masterpiece

Wabi Sabi SF at Nob Hill

3.64

Japanese · Lower Nob Hill · $$

Soft Shell Crab Tempura3.6

Tekka Japanese Restaurant

3.24

Sushi & Omakase · Inner Richmond · $$$

Soft‑Shell Crab3.2· $12

Crispy fried soft‑shell crab with satisfying crunch and savory flavor

Hog Island Oyster Co.

3.50

Oyster Bar · Embarcadero · $$

Soft Shell Crab Sandwich with Fries3.5

Ganji

3.10

Katsu · Japantown · $$

Soft Shell Crab Katsu3.1· $20

Deep-fried soft-shell crab

Crispy panko-fried soft-shell crab, a delightful seafood take on katsu.

Sasa Japanese Restaurant

3.34

Sushi & Omakase · Japantown · $$$

Soft Shell Crab Roll3.3

Au Sushi

3.19

Sushi & Omakase · Diamond Heights · $$

Fried Soft Shell Crab3.2

TUR

3.783 ratings

Brunch · West of Twin Peaks · $$

Shokupan Benedict with fried soft‑shell crab1.8

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

Zushi Puzzle

3.65

Japanese · Marina District · $$$

Crispy Blue Soft Shell Crab1.7· $9

Salt-and-pepper soft shell crab

A salt-and-pepper preparation of soft shell crab, delivering a satisfying crunch and savory flavor.

Kawanoya

3.10

Japanese · Noe Valley · $$

Crispy Soft Shell Crab & Yuzu Slaw1.6· $15

Tempura crab with citrus slaw

Tempura‑fried soft shell crab paired with a light yuzu slaw—delicate and refreshing starter

Kippu

2.55

Sushi & Omakase · Japantown · $$

Soft Shell Crab1.5

Crispy soft shell crab preparation, popular order

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