Lobster Bisque at Maverick, $12
While the bisque itself is made with the most traditional recipe out there — a pot of roasted lobster shells whisked with tomato paste, heavy whipping cream, and veggies — Maverick’s version has a slightly more Cajun twist. The broth is garnished with a hearty beignet that’s been battered on top of a thick piece of prawn that we honestly could not get enough of. The entire concoction takes almost an entire day to whip up, so you know you’re in for a dish that’s been labored with love.
Maverick, 3316 17th Street (at Mission Street); 415-863-3061.

Photographed by Anna-Alexia Basile