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Located in the heart of San Francisco's Yerba Buena district, Aphotic presents an unforgettable culinary adventure with a seafood-focused menu that celebrates innovative flavors and artful presentation. From delicate starters to inventive mains, each dish is crafted to excite the palate and elevate your dining experience.
Starters
Begin your meal with an exquisite selection of starters showcasing the freshest seafood and creative pairings. Highlights include the luxurious Caviar & Spot Prawns, where briny caviar complements sweet, tender spot prawns. The Dungeness Crab offers a local favorite in a refined style, while the Big Eye Tuna Carpaccio delivers a clean, vibrant taste of the ocean.
- Caviar & Spot Prawns - briny caviar paired with sweet spot prawns
- Dungeness Crab - fresh, succulent crab showcasing local bounty
- Big Eye Tuna Carpaccio - thinly sliced tuna with delicate flavor
- Beet Tartare - a vibrant vegetarian option with bold flavors
- Tsar Nicoulai Caviar - premium caviar delivering a rich, salty burst
- Duck Confit Tacos - tender duck wrapped in a crisp taco shell
- Rockfish Crudo - fresh rockfish thinly sliced with bright seasoning
- Focaccia - freshly baked bread to accompany your selection
- Nori Chips - crispy, savory seaweed chips for a unique crunch
Mains
Aphotic's mains spotlight the ocean's best offerings with imaginative culinary twists. The Miso Glazed Black Cod is a standout, delicately sweet with rich umami. For prawn lovers, the Monterey Spot Prawn and White Leg Prawn Risotto provide luxurious textures and flavors. Meat enthusiasts will appreciate the Buttermilk Fried Chicken and the Short Rib Burger, each delivering satisfying and savory notes.
- Miso Glazed Black Cod - tender cod with a silky miso glaze
- Monterey Spot Prawn - beautifully prepared fresh spot prawns
- White Leg Prawn Risotto - creamy risotto studded with sweet prawns
- Buttermilk Fried Chicken - crispy, juicy chicken marinated in buttermilk
- Crab Head Risotto - decadent risotto infused with rich crab flavors
- Mt Lassen Trout - fresh trout sourced from Mt Lassen
- Swordfish Bacon - savory swordfish paired with smoky bacon
- Long Neck Pacific Skate Cheek - tender skate cheek with delicate flavors
- Short Rib Burger - hearty burger featuring tender short rib
Specials
For a truly immersive experience, Aphotic offers a Chef's 8 Course tasting menu that showcases the chef's selection of the finest and most creative seafood dishes. This special menu invites diners to explore unique combinations and flavors, perfect for special occasions or adventurous food lovers.
Drinks
Complement your meal with Aphotic's carefully crafted cocktails and mocktails, known for balancing bold ingredients with delicate flavors. The bar team excels at explaining the unique components of each drink, making your beverage experience as memorable as the cuisine itself.
- Custom non-alcoholic mocktails - innovative, flavorful alcohol-free options
