Arquet Restaurant
Restaurant · Financial District ·
Wood-fired coastal cuisine, crab brioche, ricotta dumplings, oysters
Wood-fired coastal cuisine, crab brioche, ricotta dumplings, oysters
"A corner perch in the historic Ferry Building with water views, this elegant room bathed in creams and light woods showcases chef Alex Hong’s California cuisine over a wood-burning hearth. The menu hits include a Dungeness crab brioche loaded with crab; if you’re choosing one bread, go for the scallion fry bread—a fluffy flatbread with buffalo milk ricotta, figs grilled on the hearth, and a generous pour of salsa macha. Don’t miss the five ricotta dumplings in an irresistible sauce with corn and chanterelles that should thoroughly coat each bite, or the barbecue steamboat oysters, grilled on the hearth and arriving in vadouvan-spiced compound butter with crispy rice for crunch. Arquet’s chicken is worth writing home about: order a half or whole and it comes two ways—the breast and wing grilled on the hearth, while the thigh, drumstick, and leg (claw included) are fried and craggy, great for the hot honey that adds light heat and dimension. The scene mixes locals, downtown workers, and a few Ferry Building tourists; casual dress works (sweats and athleisure would be a stretch). It was quite busy on a Friday night, so book ahead, though the spacious lounge and bar can be a good bet—slip in at opening to snag food with your drinks before the rush." - Dianne de Guzman
"I can dine at Arquet in San Francisco's Ferry Building, a new opening from the Michelin‑acclaimed team behind Sorrel to watch in 2026." - Arati Menon, Megan Spurrell
"At its 5 p.m. opening, I found the newcomer already full of people, a brisk start that suggested strong interest from diners despite the events outside." - Paolo Bicchieri
"Taking over the former Slanted Door space in the Ferry Building, chef Alex Hong and operations director Joel Wilkerson bring an all-day restaurant built around a wood-burning hearth." - Paolo Bicchieri
"TheSorrelteam is following up their smash-hit bakery,Parachute, with Arquet, a full-service dinner spot in the former Slanted Door space. Not much is known about the menu yet, except that it will feature seasonal and wood-fired dishes, which isn’t a surprise if you've had dinner at Sorrel before." - Julia Chen