Atelier Crenn

About

Atelier Crenn is a renowned French restaurant located in the Cow Hollow neighborhood of San Francisco, California. Opened in 2011 by Chef Dominique Crenn and Pastry Chef Juan Contreras, it has become a culinary icon. The restaurant is an homage to Crenn's father, with his artwork adorning the walls of the intimate dining room. Atelier Crenn offers a poetic culinary experience, with menus written as poems that reflect Crenn's childhood and her connection to nature. The restaurant is celebrated for its artistic and modern French cuisine, focusing heavily on seafood and seasonal ingredients sourced from Crenn's own organic farm. In 2018, Atelier Crenn became the first U.S. restaurant with a female head chef to receive three Michelin stars. This achievement solidified Crenn's position as a trailblazer in the culinary world. The restaurant's tasting menu is a multi-course journey, blending French heritage with California's fresh produce, creating a truly unique gastronomic experience.