What Makes San Francisco Dungeness Killer Crab® So Killer?

Two San Francisco Dungeness crabs facing each other on a skillet

  • Dungeness crab is a top choice for both locals and tourists. This is due to its rich flavor and tender texture.
  • Not only is Dungeness crab delicious, but it is also full of vitamins and nutrients that your body requires.
  • Dungeness crab from Crab House at Pier 39 is expertly prepared and provides a cultural taste of San Francisco.

At Crab House at Pier 39, enjoying our World-Famous Dungeness Killer Crab® creates a memorable dining experience for both Bay Area locals and tourists alike. We serve the best Dungeness crab in San Francisco by expertly enhancing the crab taste and texture that is already there. This, along with other reasons, is why our Dungeness crab is such a hit. Listed below are all the reasons why San Francisco Dungeness Killer Crab® is so killer.

The Delicate Texture

The texture of any food is a critical component, as it can enhance our sensory experience and influence how we enjoy food. Not surprisingly, in the case of Dungeness crab, the texture positively contributes to the overall dish. The texture itself makes up a large part of why this crab is so popular.

With that said, at Crab House, our Dungeness crab always has a flavorful and delicate texture. Although Dungeness crab meat is tender and soft, it has a distinguishable firmness to it as well, which makes it ideal to eat and enjoy. This unique and wonderful texture makes trying the San Francisco Dungeness crab worth it.

The Natural Flavor

The best Dungeness crab plate in San Francisco from Crab House

In most instances, creating an appetizing dish is an easier task when the ingredients are of the best quality. How the flavors are blended is critical for making an impressive meal, especially regarding the tastiest Dungeness crab in the Bay Area.

Bearing this in mind, the natural flavor already contained in San Francisco Dungeness crab is an element that makes it so killer. The crab taste, although noticeable, is mild and not at all overbearing. The natural flavor tends to be sweet with a complementary amount of juiciness.

Our chefs are able to enrich this taste perfectly, making our Dungeness crab the best in San Francisco.

The Nutritional Advantages

Because the crab is refreshing, tasty, and encompasses a variety of nutritional advantages, it has what it takes to make a satisfying and wholesome feast.

For example, San Francisco Dungeness crab is abundant in protein. It also has omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins (these vitamins include B12, B6, and many more). Likewise, Dungeness crab is a phenomenal source of minerals like zinc, magnesium, and iron. These can all be favorable to your overall health.

In addition, Dungeness crab has hardly any unhealthy fats and carbohydrates. Therefore, when you enjoy our world-famous crab, you receive beneficial nutrients and a minimal proportion of fat and carbohydrates.

How It’s Prepared and Served

At Crab House at Pier 39, we prepare our Dungeness crab to both give an authentic taste of the Bay Area and create a mouthwatering dish that you won’t forget. Our experienced San Francisco chefs season the sustainably sourced Dungeness crab to expertly bring out the natural flavors and tastes for the best possible combination. The blended seasonings and our secret garlic sauce, which contains olive oil, shallots, garlic, rosemary, thyme, peppercorns, garlic salt, white wine, garlic chips, and our secret ingredients, make this crab a killer choice.

Additionally, we serve the crab on iron skillets that sizzle with added shrimp or mussels to further enhance the tastes. Choose from a half crab, whole crab, two whole crabs, or our crab feast which is perfect for sharing. Our servers can also help you find the perfect wine to complement your crab.

Visit Crab House at Pier 39

To truly discover what makes our Dungeness crab so famous, come to Crab House at Pier 39 in San Francisco! Our nutritious Dungeness crab is the best in the San Francisco Bay Area due to how our expert chefs complement the natural flavors and delicate textures. We know what it takes to make the Killer Crab® a killer meal. Visit our restaurant today!