🌟 Michelin-Starred Dreams Come True at Gary Danko | San Francisco

Finally checked off my bucket-list French meal at Gary Danko—the 63rd Michelin star in the U.S.! Here’s the buttery, decadent recap: 🍋 First Impressions Pre-dinner drink: A refreshing "Miyue-style" lemon water (yes, basic but chic 💁‍♀️). Ambiance: Classic white-tablecloth elegance—very Ratatouille-meets-Succession. 🦪 Course-by-Course Breakdown 1️⃣ Salmon Tartare with Caviar 🐟✨ Silky fresh salmon + crispy "tart" shell = perfect texture clash. 2️⃣ Oysters with Ossetra Caviar & Cucumber Pearls 🦪💎 Slight ocean funk, but saved by the leek cream sauce (like a fancy seafood dip!). 3️⃣ Roasted Lobster with Truffled Mash 🦞🥔 Lobster: Bouncy AF. Mushrooms: Meh. Potatoes: Cloud-like. 4️⃣ Wagyu Filet with Potato Rösti 🥩🔥 Steak started strong (as they do), but the crispy potato pancake stole the show. 🎉 Sweet Surprises Graduation Celebration 🎓: Staff sang (cute but mortifying—thanks, Mom). Post-meal Gifts 🎁: Petit fours + a take-home treat (because why not sugar-load at 10PM?). 💸 Worth the Hype? Price: ~$200-$300 per person (before wine). Michelin Magic? YES—flawless service, obsession-worthy bread basket, and that "I’m fancy now" glow. #GaryDanko #MichelinFoodBaby #FrenchLaundryWho #TreatYoSelf