Caviar is a salty-sweet delicacy loved around the world. Whether your mouth waters at the mention of the specialty or you’ve never tried it, why not indulge in the famous dish?
National Caviar Day is July 18, and restaurants around San Diego are prepared to celebrate. Serea (1500 Orange Avenue, Coronado) is serving up Fugu Del cocktails, only available on July 18. The delight is made with Beluga platinum vodka, Marcona almond orgeat syrup, lemon, and 2006 Dom Perignon champagne, served in a hand-blown blowfish glass with a bump of caviar on the side. The cocktail is priced at $150.
Gaslamp Quarter favorite Lionfish (435 Fifth Avenue) is also offering swoon-worthy caviar specials for the holiday. To celebrate, the restaurant is offering a shot of Belvedere vodka and a bump of California white sturgeon caviar for July 18 only. The special is priced at $30.
Simply can’t get enough caviar? Check out our picks for the absolute best caviar restaurants in San Diego.
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Stop by this elegant French restaurant for an appetizer of Black Pearl Kaluga Royal Caviar by Polanco. The salty treat is served with creme fraiche, shallots, chives, egg yolks, egg whites, and potato blinis. The caviar dish is priced at $68. Reservations can be placed here.
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Head to this classy yet playfully-designed restaurant for a tasty variety of caviar. The menu features both red caviar and black caviar. They are both served with Russian-style crepes, smoked salmon, and sour cream. Black caviar is priced at $95, while red caviar is priced at $35. Reservations can be placed here.
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Premium caviar reigns supreme at Saltwater. Seafood lovers must try the luxurious Osetra Caviar, made from Persian Sea osetra sturgeons. The menu describes its flavor as rich with a hint of sweetness. Or, try the classic American caviar, made from west coast white pacific sturgeons. Osetra Caviar is priced at $130 and the classic American caviar at $90. Reservations can be placed here.
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Enjoy steaks and seafood with a side of caviar at this lavish San Diego steakhouse. The menu features golden Osetra caviar, as well as domestic caviar. With stunning plating, vibrant craft cocktails, and a string-lit patio for al fresco dining, there’s a lot to enjoy at The Butcher’s House Steakhouse. The golden Osetra caviar is priced at $150 and the domestic caviar at $95. Reservations can be placed here.
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Iconic seafood restaurant Truluck’s carries an upscale lineup of caviars. Black River Osetra caviar is available in Imperial, Royale, and Traditional varieties. Each dish is served with classic fixings and warm potato blinis. Imperial is priced at $200, Royale is priced at $150, and traditional is priced at $125, or order all three for $330. Reservations can be placed here.
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