Atelier Crenn

Atelier Crenn

Company type	Private
Industry	Restaurant
Founded	2011
Founder	Dominique Crenn, Juan Contreras
Headquarters	San Francisco, California , United States
Products	French cuisine

Atelier Crenn is a French dining establishment situated in the Cow Hollow district of San Francisco, California. Established in 2011 by chefs Dominique Crenn and Juan Contreras, it was awarded three Michelin stars in 2018, becoming the seventh venue in the San Francisco Bay Area to receive this prestigious honor.

History

The restaurant commenced operations in January 2011 as an homage to Dominique Crenn's father.

Menu

In 2022, the cost for the 12-course tasting experience is roughly $445.92 per guest (including tax and gratuity, excluding beverages). The menu is crafted as a poetic narrative, drawing inspiration from her father's artistic influence and her upbringing on a farm, with a pronounced focus on seafood.

Accolades and awards

By 2013, Atelier Crenn had attained two Michelin stars, marking Dominique Crenn as the first female chef in the United States to earn this recognition. In 2018, the restaurant achieved three Michelin stars for the 2019 guide, making Crenn the only female chef in the U.S. to hold this distinction. Additionally, she was honored with the title of "best female chef globally," although she minimizes gender-based distinctions within culinary excellence.

Atelier Crenn has also been recognized with a James Beard Foundation Award and has been inducted into "Michael Bauer's Four-Star Club."

Reviews

Critics commend the establishment for its exceptional combination of elegance, creativity, technical mastery, and flavor.

See also

• Bar Crenn
• List of French restaurants
• List of Michelin 3-star restaurants
• List of Michelin 3-star restaurants in the United States