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San Francisco Japanese Restaurant Reviews

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 Restaurant
 
Rating
 
Steakhouse/
Japanese/
American
14/20
 
244 Jackson St.
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-989-2539 | Menu
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 An unconventional steakhouse that caters to modern appetites. Read GAYOT's 5A5 Steak Lounge Restaurant Review

 
 
Japanese/
Sushi/
Small Plates
12/20
 
3339 Steiner St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
415-567-4903 | Menu
  
 The menu offers classic nigiri sushi as well as a fun list of rolls. Read GAYOT's Ace Wasabi's Rock-n-Roll Sushi Restaurant Review

 
 
Steakhouse/
Japanese
14/20
 
448 Brannan St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
415-495-1111 | Menu
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 An adventurous spirit and good steaks define Alexander's. Read GAYOT's Alexander's Steakhouse Restaurant Review

 
 
Japanese/
Latin American
13/20
 
2251 Market St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
415-558-8567 | Menu
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 Unconventional Japanese-meets-Latin American fare. Read GAYOT's Barracuda Japanese Restaurant Review

 
 
Japanese/
Sushi
12/20
 
2170 Bryant St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-285-3848 | Menu
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 Blowfish Sushi merges traditional and modern Japan. Read GAYOT's Blowfish Sushi to Die For Restaurant Review

 
 
Japanese14/20
 
3317 Steiner St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
415-441-2223 | Menu
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 Hip Japanese izakaya characterized by the innovative touches of Madrid-born chef Armando Justo. Read GAYOT's Chotto Restaurant Review

 
 
Japanese/
Deli/
Sushi
13/20
 
Ferry Building Marketplace
1 Ferry Building
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-834-0344 | Menu
  
 The sleek eating area of this Japanese deli includes a fantastic view of the bay. Read GAYOT's Delica rf1 Restaurant Review

 
 
French/
Japanese
18/20
 
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
600 Stockton St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
| Menu
  
 THE DINING ROOM HAS CLOSED Exquisite décor, top-of-the-line wine list and ultra-professional service support the very sophisticated menu. Read GAYOT's THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED The Dining Room Review

 
 
Japanese/
Sushi
14/20
 
1283 Ninth Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94122
415-566-1770 | Menu
  
 This longtime favorite with sushi connoisseurs is no secret, and the no-reservations policy often means a long, long wait. Read GAYOT's Ebisu Restaurant Review

 
 
Japanese/
Sushi
12/20
 
Kinokuniya Building, 2nd Floor
1581 Webster St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
415-346-3030
  
 Traditional sushi and a wide array of Japanese dishes including a prix-fixe meal for big appetites star here alongside exotic dishes like eel teriyaki. Read GAYOT's Fuku-sushi Restaurant Review

 
 
Japanese/
Sushi
14/20
 
943 Cole St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
415-759-8428
  
 Sushi restaurant beloved by neighborhood folks. Read GAYOT's Grandeho Kamekyo Restaurant Review

 
 
Japanese/
Sushi
13/20
 
108-B Carl St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
415-753-6808
  
 Cole Valley restaurant for notable sushi and gracious, welcoming service. Read GAYOT's Hama-Ko Restaurant Review

 
 
Japanese/
Sushi
15/20
 
1332 Castro St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
415-826-0825 | Menu
  
 A favorite sushi spot for Noe Valley locals serving exceptionally fresh fish. Read GAYOT's Hamano Sushi Restaurant Review

 
 
Japanese/
Sushi
12/20
 
115 Cyril Magnin St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-421-2101 | Menu
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 Sushi and yakitori bar at the gates of Union Square. Read GAYOT's Hana Zen Yakitori & Sushi Bar Restaurant Review

 
 
Japanese/
Sushi/
Noodles
13/20
 
1728 Buchanan St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
415-922-0321 | Menu
  
 Wondrously crisp garden-fresh vegetable tempura and steaming bowls of udon make this a perfect stop for dinner before catching a movie at the nearby Kabuki Theatre. Read GAYOT's Iroha Restaurant Review

 
 
Japanese/
Sushi
12/20
 
Kintetsu Mall
1737 Post St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
415-563-1030
  
 Quick fix fun for sushi addicts involves plucking selections from little boats floating around the counter while sushi chefs continuously replenish the stock. Read GAYOT's Isobune Restaurant Review

 
 
Japanese/
Small Plates
13/20
 
Kinokuniya Building
1581 Webster St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
415-776-5822 | Menu
  
 A typical meal at this yakiniku restaurant involves diners grilling their own meats, seafood and vegetables on built-in table grills. Read GAYOT's Juban Restaurant Review

 
 
Sushi/
Japanese
14/20
 
5121 Geary Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94118
415-752-5652 | Menu
  
 Airy, casual dining room brightened with cheery, butter-yellow walls serving fresh and plentiful sushi. Read GAYOT's Kabuto A&S Restaurant Review

 
 
Japanese/
Sushi
12/20
 
540 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-278-0495 | Menu
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 Modern izakaya located inside a nightclub offering unusual Japanese dishes and maki rolls. Read GAYOT's KI Restaurant Review

 
 
Japanese/
Sushi
12/20
 
5850 Geary Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94121
415-386-2777 | Menu
  
 You can sit at any of the half dozen tables or at the sushi bar, where you can get a close-up view of the sushi chef at work. Read GAYOT's Kitaro Restaurant Review

 
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