One of San Francisco’s most famous chefs is changing course again, and this time it means the end of a tiny Michelin-starred dining experience. The move is another reminder that even high-end restaurants are rethinking what works as diners shift how they spend on destination food experiences.
Dominique Crenn is closing Le Comptoir, the French omakase counter inside Bar Crenn on Fillmore Street. The move comes from one of the most decorated chefs in the United States — Crenn’s flagship Atelier Crenn, located right next door, holds three Michelin stars and was the first American restaurant ever to earn three stars under a female chef-owner.
The closing does not mean Bar Crenn itself is going away. Instead, Crenn is shifting the space toward a broader cocktail lounge and dining experience, with an expanded menu and a stronger focus on hospitality, wine, and drinks…