“Aqua” Fine Dining Seafood Cuisine in San Francisco (11/07)

Aqua Specialty Seafood Cuisine in San Francisco offers an array of fresh sushi, shellfish and filets of varieties of fish. They have a business lunch that is three courses for $34 this consists of ricotta ravioli, barramundi filet from Australia and a dessert selection. They also have a tasting menu, which includes six courses for $60/person.  This includes a Dungeness Crab Salad, Squash and Lobster Soup, Maine Diver Scallops, Foie Gras, Tombo Tuna, and Apple Tatin.  Executive Chef Laurent Manrique and Chef de Cuisine Ron Boyd change the menus every so often and flies in different seafood daily.  We ordered off of the A-la-Cart Menu and started with the Grilled Tender Calamari filled with Duck Sausage and the Moroccan Spiced Ahi Tuna Tartar.  With a selection of varied seafood dishes we chose the Petrale Sole with Dungenuous Crab and a Green Curry Thai Basil consume.  We also had the Abalone with Chanterelle Mushrooms in a Manilla Clam Jus.  We ended with the delicious Apple Tatin dessert with caramelized apples.  The extensive wine list offers wines from all around the world that can be paired with the dish you order.

The atmosphere is conservative yet elegant and sophisticated. The interior is beautiful consisting of huge flower arrangements, high ceilings and oversized mirrors, sparkling clear windows overlooking the street.  The background music is relaxing to go with the ambiance.  Be prepared for a leisurely dinning experience at Aqua. Although the servers are attentive and professional our lunch took a long time. This is a great spot for a business luncheon or to entertain out of town guests. Aqua is a popular place for business people and tourists alike. Aqua is located at 252 California Street. For reservations call (415) 772-8558 or for more information visit www.aqua-sf.com