Chef Alex Hong of Michelin-starred Sorrel opened his latest restaurant Arquet in October 2025, located in a corner of the historic Ferry Building with views of the water. The restaurant is a celebration of Hong’s skills with California cuisine, featuring a wood-burning hearth that lends a touch of flame to some of its dishes.
The space is very elegant, bathed in creams and light woods, but casual outfits are welcome here (although sweats and athleisurewear would be a stretch). The crowd is locals mixed in with downtown workers, along with a sprinkling of tourists who wandered over to the Ferry Building and stopped in for a drink.
The restaurant was quite busy on a Friday night, so reservations in advance are highly recommended. That being said, the lounge is spacious and can accommodate quite a few people, and there were a few patrons at the bar ordering food with their drinks. It should be possible to slide in the bar at opening to snag some food before it gets too busy.