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A photo of Ozumo - San Francisco restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3448)
$$$$
• Japanese Speciality • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 57 times today
Great food great service. They were also knowledgeable and able to accommodate our daughter with celiac disease.
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4.9
Exceptional(193)
$$$$
• Japanese Speciality • Russian Hill
Booked 8 times today
Beautifully arranged dishes, not only superb tasting but wonderful to look at! Surprise after surprise layers of deliciousness.
A photo of Nakama Sushi - San Francisco restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(466)
$$$$
• Japanese Speciality • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 8 times today
This was our first time to Nakama, and we had a great meal! The service was attentive but not intrusive, the food was delicious, and the pace of the meal was perfect. We look forward to visiting again— thanks for a great dinner!
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4.7
Exceptional(1278)
$$$$
• Japanese Speciality • SOMA
Booked 53 times today
Dinner at Niku Steakhouse was such a great experience. The host was wonderful—prompt, welcoming, and responsive. Service started a little slowly before I was initially attended to, but once my server took over, everything flowed beautifully. They were warm, friendly, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain each course in depth. The food was excellent, and the pacing was appropriate—I just happen to eat quickly, so I personally prefer my courses to arrive a little faster! The cocktail was gorgeous, incredibly smooth, and dangerously easy to drink. My surprise favorite was the amuse-bouche, followed closely by the pasta with pickled mushrooms. I wasn’t sure what to expect from the mushrooms, but the dish was absolutely amazing. Less favorite was the halibut crudo, and of course, the Wagyu was superb. I’m already planning a return visit—especially because I need to save room for dessert next time!
A photo of Yakiniku Shodai restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(110)
$$$$
• Japanese Speciality • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 7 times today
Yakiniku Shodai is one of my favorite restaurants in the world. We have been there 4 or 5 times, and it always delivers. Their wagyu is among there is (and we have tried many). Their service is also among the best. I would recommend getting the full course "Shodai Set" at least once, even if it is more expensive. It is worth it.
A photo of Bar Iris restaurant
4.5
Awesome(4)
$$$$
• Japanese Speciality • Russian Hill
Cocktails were incredible ! They were on a level above vast majority of cocktail bars.

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  • LESIA
    Denver / Colorado •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Beautifully arranged dishes, not only superb tasting but wonderful to look at! Surprise after surprise layers of deliciousness.
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    Nisei$$$$• Japanese• Russian Hill
    •
    4.9
  • Jennifer
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Great food great service. They were also knowledgeable and able to accommodate our daughter with celiac disease.
    More info
    Ozumo - San Francisco$$$$• Japanese• Financial District / Embarcadero
    •
    4.7
  • ShellyGold
    Los Angeles •33 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Dinner at Niku Steakhouse was such a great experience. The host was wonderful—prompt, welcoming, and responsive. Service started a little slowly before I was initially attended to, but once my server took over, everything flowed beautifully. They were warm, friendly, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain each course in depth. The food was excellent, and the pacing was appropriate—I just happen to eat quickly, so I personally prefer my courses to arrive a little faster! The cocktail was gorgeous, incredibly smooth, and dangerously easy to drink. My surprise favorite was the amuse-bouche, followed closely by the pasta with pickled mushrooms. I wasn’t sure what to expect from the mushrooms, but the dish was absolutely amazing. Less favorite was the halibut crudo, and of course, the Wagyu was superb. I’m already planning a return visit—especially because I need to save room for dessert next time!
    More info
    Niku Steakhouse$$$$• Steakhouse• SOMA
    •
    4.7
  • AngieGold
    San Francisco Bay Area •159 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 23 Sept 2026
    This was our first time to Nakama, and we had a great meal! The service was attentive but not intrusive, the food was delicious, and the pace of the meal was perfect. We look forward to visiting again— thanks for a great dinner!
    More info
    Nakama Sushi - San Francisco$$$$• Sushi• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
    •
    4.7
  • OpenTable DinerGold
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    4.0
    Dined on 7 May 2024
    Cocktails were incredible ! They were on a level above vast majority of cocktail bars.
    More info
    Bar Iris$$$$• Cocktail Bar• Russian Hill
    •
    4.5
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