Anomaly SF
Fine dining restaurant · Lower Pacific Heights ·
Modernist tasting menu with theatrical presentation and flavors
Modernist tasting menu with theatrical presentation and flavors
"After several pop-up locations, this covert operation has finally found a permanent home, but its sub rosa supper club vibe is still in force. The entrance, on an unremarkable residential block, is marked only by the numbers of its address, and once inside, the space has a feeling of intimate seclusion. Chef Mike Lanham impresses with beautifully presented dishes that display both creativity and a keen sense of texture, drawing upon a modernist toolkit without going overboard with foams and gels. The frequently changing tasting showcases a wealth of seasonal produce alongside a playful sensibility, as in an emoji-inspired egg bite, or a sophisticated trio of fennel preparations, a winking response to a previous complaint that the ingredient was over-used." - Michelin Inspector
"This Lower Pacific Heights fine dining spot is doing an 11-course tasting menu ($179 per person). Expect seasonal, Southern-inspired dishes with lots of tableside preparation and caviar supplements. There’s also the option for a beverage pairing, plus menus for pescatarians and vegetarians—book it all here." - julia chen 1
"At this San Francisco spot, chef Mike Lanham keeps feedback strictly factual and based on how the food is executed, avoiding emotionally charged phrases or blame; when something isn’t correct, team members help get the product or technique to where it needs to be before service." - Jillian Dara
"Chef Mike Lanham impresses with beautifully presented dishes that display both creativity and a keen sense of texture, drawing upon a modernist toolkit without going overboard with foams and gels. The frequently changing tasting showcases a wealth of seasonal produce alongside a playful sensibility, as in an emoji-inspired egg bite, or a sophisticated trio of fennel preparations, a winking response to a previous complaint that the ingredient was over-used." - MICHELIN Guide
"I noticed chef Mike Lanham from Anomaly in San Francisco contributed a caviar challah French toast recipe to the collection's cookbook." - Lauren Saria