By Carissa Dunlap and Nicole Hopmans By Carissa Dunlap and Nicole Hopmans | July 19, 2024 | Food & Drink, Feature, Guide, Food & Drink, Guides,
Blinis, crème fraîche and chives are just the beginning of these Philly restaurants’ caviar accouterments. Our editors rounded up the top spots to indulge in the decadent delicacy.
SkyHigh
Indulge in caviar atop the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Jean-Georges’ Sky High Dining Room. Enjoy a creative homage to this delicacy with their egg toast and caviar or hash brown with Ossetra caviar, smoked salmon, cucumber yogurt and dill. 1 N. 19th St., skyhighphiladelphia.com
Barclay Prime
The gold standard of Philadelphia steakhouses, the Rittenhouse restaurant offers a sublime selection of caviar, like imported Royal Ossetra, known for its delectably firm texture and nutty flavor, and creamy Royal Kaluga. Both specialties are accompanied by blinis, egg whites, egg yolks, red onions, crème fraîches and chives. 237 S. 18th St., barclayprime.com
Biederman’s Specialty Foods
Indulge in New York-style delicacies in the City of Brotherly Love at Biederman’s Specialty Foods. This no-frills spot is the perfect destination for any caviar lover with its wide array of offerings, including regalis two-tone Osetra, canterbury cure Italian Osetra and more. 824 Christian St., biedermansphilly.com
Lacroix
Known for its quietly luxurious interior, Lacroix is a can’t miss spot for any caviar lovers. Indulge in their private-label caviar offerings, including platinum Osetra, golden Kaluga and Baerii with traditional accompaniments for a classic caviar indulgence. 210 W. Rittenhouse Square, lacroixrestaurant.com
Loch Bar With a menu dedicated to traditional caviar offerings, including Siberian Sturgeon, Malossol Osetra and Kaluga, Loch Bar is a must-try spot for the decadent delicacy. For a less traditional caviar indulgence, guests can try the fan-favorite appetizer, the crispy potato skins and caviar, served with horseradish cream. 301 S. Broad St., lochbar.com
Morimoto
Chef Masaharu Morimoto’s modern Japanese restaurant is all about indulgence—like the toro and yellowtail tartare, both accompanied by fresh wasabi and a serving of Kaluga caviar for an out-of-this-world culinary experience. 723 Chestnut St., moriomotorestaurant.com
Steak 48
The secret’s out: Steak 48’s caviar menu is now available to all guests. Indulge in Sasanian Siberian Osetra, Sasanian Royal Osetra, and Sasanian Imperial Osetra caviar served with fresh blinis and traditional accompaniments. Caviar fans can keep an eye out for caviar cones launching soon. 260 S. Broad St., steak48.com
Volvér
Before any evening at the theater, secure a table at Volvér for a pre-show tasting and wine pairing. Starting off with the chips and caviar is a must before indulging in chef Garces’ Berto halibut: a delightful dish of hackleback caviar, melted leeks and kale vinaigrette—all artfully placed on a bed of artichoke broth. 300 S. Broad St., philadelphia.volverrestaurant.com
Photography by: Josh Pellegrini, Pel Productions; Lacroix Photo Courtesy of The Rittenhouse by Abbe Stern; Courtesy of Brand