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10 Best Japanese Restaurant & Bar
Akiko’s Restaurant & Sushi Bar is one of 10 Best Japanese Restaurant & Bar.

1. Akiko’s Restaurant & Sushi Bar

431 Bush St (at Mark Ln.), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 166 tips and reviews

Time Out San FranciscoTime Out San Francisco: On a given night, the menu might include delicacies like madai, aodai, or kinki interspersed with sea urchin, shrimp, or awabi. Choose from a selection of over 30 sakes. Read more.

Robin is one of 10 Best Japanese Restaurant & Bar.

2. Robin

8.7
620 Gough St, San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Civic Center · 33 tips and reviews

Time Out San FranciscoTime Out San Francisco: The seasonal omakase-style menu progresses from lean to fatty fish; guests can expect standouts like starry flounder served with Meyer lemon, shiso, and blood-orange kosho. Read more.

ICHI Sushi is one of 10 Best Japanese Restaurant & Bar.

3. ICHI Sushi

3369 Mission St (at Godeus St), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Bernal Heights · 48 tips and reviews

Time Out San FranciscoTime Out San Francisco: While the menu emphasizes nigiri, omakase service is available. The fish is complemented by a variety of citrus, salts, and house-made ponzu in flavors. Trust us, you won’t miss the soy sauce. Read more.

OzaOza is one of 10 Best Japanese Restaurant & Bar.

4. OzaOza

7.3
1700 Post St Ste K, San Francisco, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Japantown · 5 tips and reviews

Time Out San FranciscoTime Out San Francisco: Start with a smattering of the kushiyaki, $4 a la carte bites like Kobe beef or obi, then follow up with sashimi picks like the bonito tatami: seared skipjack with onions, tobiko, and ponzu. Read more.

Ebisu is one of 10 Best Japanese Restaurant & Bar.

5. Ebisu

9.1
1283 9th Ave (at Irving), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Inner Sunset · 93 tips and reviews

Time Out San FranciscoTime Out San Francisco: Start with a smattering of the kushiyaki, $4 a la carte bites like Kobe beef or obi (shrimp with lemon), then follow up with sashimi picks like the bonito tatami: seared skipjack with onions. Read more.

Kusakabe is one of 10 Best Japanese Restaurant & Bar.

6. Kusakabe

8.9
584 Washington St (at Hotaling Pl & Columbus Ave), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Financial District · 66 tips and reviews

Time Out San FranciscoTime Out San Francisco: This upscale restaurant serves omakase—The omakase moves from lighter bites to heavier dishes, like a rich slice Toro bluefin fatty tuna belly or A5 Wagyu beef. Read more.

Izakaya Roku is one of 10 Best Japanese Restaurant & Bar.

7. Izakaya Roku

1819 Market St (Pearl Street), San Francisco, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Mint Hill · 47 tips and reviews

Time Out San FranciscoTime Out San Francisco: The spot is known for its Japanese tapas-style small plates—heavy on skewers and a range of bite-sized fried snacks that pair well beer and sake—as well as its ramen. Read more.

Ju-Ni is one of 10 Best Japanese Restaurant & Bar.

8. Ju-Ni

9.1
1335 Fulton St (at Divisadero St), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Panhandle · 25 tips and reviews

Time Out San FranciscoTime Out San Francisco: The omakase menu spans 18 eye-opening courses, from sake-cured albacore to golden eye snapper flecked with kelp salt. The fish is all flown from Tsukiji Market Read more.

Izakaya Sozai is one of 10 Best Japanese Restaurant & Bar.

9. Izakaya Sozai

8.6
1500 Irving St (at 16th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Inner Sunset · 186 tips and reviews

Time Out San FranciscoTime Out San Francisco: This izakaya specializes in yakitori and small plates—though in the winter, crowds throng for the Tonkotsu ramen. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with wrap-around windows facing Irving Street. Read more.

Ryoko's Japanese Restaurant & Bar is one of 10 Best Japanese Restaurant & Bar.

10. Ryoko's Japanese Restaurant & Bar

8.7
619 Taylor St (at Cosmo Pl), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Lower Nob Hill · 443 tips and reviews

Time Out San FranciscoTime Out San Francisco: The seafood is delivered fresh daily and the menu spans small plates, sushi, and sashimi. Most diners order Japanese beer while they wait. Read more.