I have been looking for a good sushi place in SF and think I've maybe found the one! Came on a weekday evening and were seated promptly (note that they don't take reservations). Ordered the sashimi platter called "omakase" and the 49er roll which really pleasantly surprised me with the lemon slices. Overall I just loved how fresh the fish was! The only negative I'll mention was the service - our server seemed frazzled and rushed - when it came time to pay she set down the card reader at our table and left, as if she was expecting me to input my own bill! It also seems like a great place for takeout or for a solo dinner at the sushi counter, definitely want to come back whenever a sushi craving strikes me again read more

Ebisu - Back: Omakase Front: 49er roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

This was overall a solid sushi spot with a cute interior. We walked in and waited about 30 minutes after writing our names down on a weekend evening. The prices were average for a sit down sushi restaurant in SF. The service was a bit rushed though, and they brought us our check before we finished eating to rush us out and open our table to the next group. read more

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Overall: 4/5 Food & service: 4/5 The food is good but the place is overhyped. With long wait lines to be seated, the servers are doing the best that they can but just feels like they are trying to get you in and out asap. The sushi is good but not worth the price in my opinion. The unagi Nigri was one of the best read more

Ebisu - Uni - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've came here to eat twice now and first time was pretty good, but the second time...just horrible. First time: ambiance and food was pretty good but service didn't meet my expectations. There was a wait time since there was a few people ahead of us and the guy host was pretty nice and helpful at first, gave good vibes. But then after we got seated there was ZERO servers who checked up on us. Nobody asked if the food was good, if we needed more water, if we needed anything. They just give the food and leave. But I'm the type of person who will mainly care about the food and to me - I ordered the omakase, miso soup, tempura - all of that was pretty good so I didn't trip about it. HOWEVER. Second time: since the food was pretty good we brought our friends and family to try it out since they like sushi and Japanese food. Once we got seated the flies would not stop bothering us. They were small flies that just kept swarming around the place and our table. I'm kind of a germaphobe so this was a big no no for me because they were getting on our food as well. We asked the server if we could move to the back tables but no accommodation was made. I felt kind of disgusted eating my food (raw fish and flies like cmon) and disappointed at myself for recommending this place to my peers because they didn't love it either. It was really annoying to deal with that and honestly we didn't experience this the first time so idk what happened. Hopefully the restaurant can do better and fix the issues because I wanted to like this place but that definitely ruined our experience and we are mostly likely never coming back here. read more

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Came here to get takeout for a date night on the beach and Ebisu did not disappoint! When we first walked in, we were greeted with a big smile from the host who offered us a menu and recommendations. We ordered the Dragon and Rainbow roll as well as the assorted tempura. Even though our order was to-go, it still tasted delicious and fresh. I can only imagine what it tastes like for dine in. The tempura was not too oily or dense and had a fantastic crunch. The shrimp tempura inside the rolls felt a little dry but I'm sure that's due to getting our order to-go. Overall we had a great experience and I'd love to come back and try this place for dine in! read more

Ebisu - Dragon roll, Rainbow roll, assorted tempura - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'ts been woefully long since i've been back to this classic. Still as good as ever. read more

Ebisu - Pork belly - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ebisu has always been top quality and I've been going there regularly for more than 40 years, but lately their prices have become nearly prohibitive. Two of us, no alcohol, modest ordering, $200+ w tip. Also seemed to have lost a lot of their normal Friday night wait. Might be related. read more

Absolutely phenomenal! Everything from the food to the service was perfect. You walk in and get neighborhood sushi restaurant vibes but then BOOM food is some of the highest quality fish I've ever had. read more

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Great prices for high-quality fish. My friend who lives in the area brought me here for dinner on a Thursday, and we were seated at the sushi bar within 20 minutes of arriving. It's a small, but comfortable space off 9th Avenue in Inner Sunset. We started with the Ebisu Sake Flight, which was great - you get to taste 3 sakes off their menu. We also ordered the Nasu Dengaku (eggplant with miso glaze) as an appetizer. The eggplant was very salty (probably from the miso), but it was a good portion and was very creamy. I ordered the Chirashi, and my friend ordered the Romeo & Juliet specialty roll. The Chirashi was delicious and came packed with lots of sashimi. I thought it was good quality, especially for the price ($25) relative to other spots in SF. Ebisu was great for a casual dinner. I'd love to come here again. read more

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Located in central Irving, this place was poppin when we came by as a party of 3. We waited quite a bit as the inside is quite small. However, when we were finally seated after over half an hour on a late weeknight, we were excited and ordered promptly. We ordered a few rolls and a chirashi bowl; all were wonderful! It does get super packed when it's busy but the service was great nonetheless. Other than being at a steeper price point, it definitely satisfied my sushi cravings! I do think there are better options in nearby areas with better value but if in the area, I would consider coming back again. read more

Good Japanese food with consistent quality. Deliveries are fast and efficient. Ebisu has a wide selection of sushi, rolls, and entrées, and their food is very good. read more

Jumped off a plane came right here for seafood salad and a lobster roll and it was bomb. Wife got the salmon teriyaki and loved it. Fantastic spot would rank in top 5 sushi meals of my life of hundreds. read more

Ebisu - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

My go-to Sushi restaurant in SF. There are so many Japanese restaurants but here is one authentic fresh sushi you will find here. The service was swift in a tight restaurant but I will go there again and again. read more

The sushi was okay. I had high expectations due to the number of good ratings. I ordered 3 rolls and was disappointed to see how soggy the rice was. The rainbow roll was interesting. It usually doesn't contain tempura but this one does. The cherry blossom roll was disappointing. I put a comparison photo so you know what I mean. The 49er was the best out of the three rolls because it tastes exactly how I expected: citrus on salmon. As always, parking was difficult to find on a Saturday. I most likely won't go out of my way to grab sushi here. read more

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Cute busy Japanese place with food that makes you feel at home Came here without reservations for 2 and put my name down the waitlist..waited maybe 15-20 mins! Waitress was so nice and we got a sake tasting along with miso soup, curry and a roll to share Everything was great, the environment was festive but not too loud. Made me want to live near here and make it my go-to dinner spot. read more

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Wanted to try this place so we got take out and went to pick it up. When we ordered at 5:30pm it said it wouldn't be ready till 6:30PM They must be busy. My sister went in to get the food since parking is really bad on 9th Ave. She said inside was a mad house. So crowded and the place is tiny. Not very organized. It took awhile just to get our food. I had to circle the block a couple of times and she finally came out with the food. She got the salmon bento box with California roll. It was ok. I got the deluxe sushi plate with 8 pieces of sushi. It was good. Most of the fish was fresh but the unagi was not. I don't know what they did to it but it was hard and you know unagi is soft. Oh well maybe better next time. We will have to try some other time. read more

Ebisu - Deluxe sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Wow. Loving the new combination special. Always a great spot for sushi. Just go and thank me later! read more

Ebisu - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been going here for years and I've watched it decline, not only in the quality of food but also in their service. Its very common to be served by unsmiling faces which makes for a bad meal. The hosomaki rolls used to be worth it. The king crab rolls actually had lumps of crab, today its shreds with shells, the ume shiso had no shiso, the natto maki were all fallen apart with the natto on the plate instead of in the roll and the rice was ice cold in all the rolls. I spent close to 200 bucks on a a carry out order some time ago and they gave me 3 packs of soya sauce which is pretty much needed to create the wasabi mix. They did the same for my next order which was also over 50 bucks because I thought I would give them another chance. When I asked for some more soya sauce packets, they didn't seem too happy at all. The last time I was in the restaurant dining in, I had to ask like 5 times to get some tea. The rolls were so tiny and falling apart. What is going on Ebisu? Have you forgotten the meaning of customer service? Please go back to how you were. I am paying for king crab, not king crab shreds and shells if that is even king crab. Keep your staff happy because they look so sad and angry and that makes for such a bad dining experience. Ume shiso isn't right with a quarter or less of a shiso leaf. Natto maki should have the natto in the roll and not all over my plate with the rice spilling out. Please change, be like you used to be. read more

Got take out from here and I was great! They did forget something in my order but they called me before I even realized and I was able to swing back easily and grab it read more

Fantastic food, bar experience was the best choice. I've ordered nothing and let them impress me. And they did. Quality of the fish, freshness, amazing chefs. Price was fair. Line is long, no reservations allowed - so arrive early, have a beer and be patient. My favorite go to sushi experience in SF. read more

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My son, his girlfriend, my wife and I eat often at Ebisu. Delicious, super fresh sushi and sashimi tastefully presented. Very gracious wait staff. I am going to repeat that the sushi and sashimi are always super fresh because that makes a huge difference in the flavor and tenderness. read more

Fresh sashimi, soft rice, balanced flavors and textures. Eating at Ebisu is truly a delightful treat. read more

Ebisu - Delux Combo - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Had a craving for sashimi and decided to get takeout from Ebisu. Ordered the chirashi bowl, which comes with tuna, hamachi, albacore, salmon, scallop, and tamago over rice, all for $20. Super worth it! You get a large portion of raw fish that tastes fresh and not at all fishy. The rice is also really well seasoned and pairs well with the fish. Every bite is tasty and the bowl is filling. Definitely give this place a try for fresh fish at an excellent price point! read more

Ebisu - Chirashi Bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

The chefs are always so nice and friendly at the sushi bar. I would definitely recommend eating at the sushi bar instead of the table because the chefs will give you what's fresh and you will not have to think about anything except eating. The aesthetic is amazing and it feels as if in Japan. read more

Food - 4 stars Ordered the Steamed Clams, Romeo and Juliet roll and Negitoro hand roll. Service - 5 stars The server refilled our tea 3 times. Love the traditional Japanese decor. Street parking was challenging. read more

Ebisu - - Romeo and Juliet roll (came with 8 pieces) - Negitoro hand roll - Steamed clams (In the back is my friend's chirashi bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

We've visited Ebisu a few times now and usually the experience is good. The fish is always fresh, their toro is the best I've had. Recently tried their chirashi bowl and it was pretty good, fresh and the portion is decent. Because the restaurant is always packed, and it is a tight soace, it is sometimes hard to find your server to place another order or get more water. Everyone is nice and welcoming, and this restaurant stays on the list of restaurants to go back to. read more

The experience matched the hype!! What fantastic, fresh, superbly flavored food! Very attentive staff and a fantastic, charismatic sushi chef at the counter! He even sings! Lol Gets busy so get there early! Small but warm place. Very clean and great energy read more

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We got there a bit after they opened, and they got busy quickly, but our waitress was very nice and attentive. Our food arrived soon after, and all tasted good, and the oysters were a must for appetizers. read more

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I'm so glad we have this amazing Japanese restaurant in our neighborhood! All their sashimi and food quality are amazing. Our favorite rolls: Double Hamachi and Rainbow Rolls. But we've also tried Potato Bug, Rome and Juliet, Cherry Blossom and many other food on the menu. They're all pretty amazing. Their place is always packed and there's almost always a line whenever we go no matter what day. Worth the wait tho! Order the oysters if it's on the special menu ;) read more

Chirashi is decent quality Exceptional service - the waitresses are very kind and precessional read more

Ebisu - Chirashi without fish eggs - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Best sushi I have ever had hands down. Absolutely vibrant and refreshing! Paired extremely well with their flight of Sake.

I love sushi and will almost always order a nigiri set/combo. I was happy with the one here, but did wish there was less wasabi added to each nigiri. From my experience, wasabi isn't usually already included, but it's up to the chefs I guess. read more

Ebisu - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Today was my birthday and sushi was our lunch time craving .... So we went to Ebisu. The sushi is always fresh and the service is always attentive. It is easy to see why they are very popular. The cozy tables allow for an intimate setting . We prefer to come for lunch to enjoy our cozy meal. Thanks again Chef for a wonderful meal. read more

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One of my absolute favorite sushi spots to order from and dine in. The restaurant is on a first-come-first-serve basis so make sure that you get there a little early as it's always busy. I got to the restaurant at 6 pm (only an hour since it opened) and there were 6 groups already ahead of my group. My group and I ordered the calamari, the 49er roll, the Romeo and Juliet roll (my personal favorite), and the chicken teriyaki. Though, the chicken teriyaki was a bit dry and lacked some flavor. The calamari was the star of the show. I could easily order 3 more and call it a day. Both the 49er roll and the Romeo and Juliet roll are my regular picks to order from this spot but you can't go wrong with the other rolls on the menu. read more

Ebisu - 49er roll, the Romeo and Juliet roll, and the Chicken Teriyaki. - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great sushi restaurant in SF! The sashimi was very fresh and delicious. The Hamachi Toro Nigiri was especially soft and just melted in my mouth. Although the rolls were a little small and mushy, they were very unique and tasted great. This place is also super authentic with a generations of the a Japanese family running the place! The waiters were all very nice and had great customer service; they made sure to pay attention us even though they were completely packed and had a line outside. The place is pretty cramped so it does get stuffy! read more

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Placed a last minute order for 2 party platters. Excellent reliable service. Thank you!

It is so rare these days to find gorgeously made, ungimmicky classic Japanese fare at everyman's prices in SF these days. Their combination dinners ($37) guarantee that I will be back there often - 9 super fresh sashimi pieces with ikura, a perfect medley of seafood and veggie tempura, zaru soba and fresh zingy salad. There is a reason why they've been popular for decades and decades. I leave every meal here very happy. read more

This restaurant is phenomenal. I've been here 4 times and tried a different rolls, nigiri and hand rolls and have never had one disappointing bite. For San Francisco and for the high quality of the fish, I also feel that the prices are affordable. The scallop here is out of this world, and I will never not order the Romeo and Juliet roll here because it's probably the best sushi roll I've ever had. When you sit at the bar, the chefs are very funny and fun to talk to and they place your sushi on your plate as soon as it is made. read more

Ebisu - Romeo and Juliet - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Would like to give 3.5 stars but rounding up to 4 because the servers were great and kind. We came on a Wednesday night, 8p for a group of 4. We didn't wait at all. The interior is really nicely designed, but it was really loud so it made it a bit tough to have a conversation without yelling a bit. I ordered a chirashi bowl and most slices of fish were fresh but the tamago, shrimp, and salmon roe weren't great in my opinion. For $25 I thought it was too expensive given the quality. The service was good though, very attentive to filling up our tea and were patient while we decided on what we wanted. read more

Ebisu - Chirashi - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Awesome restaurant, fast excellent service. Everyone friendly. Prices very good food is awesome. Been coming here for many years. Owners and everyone at restaurant are awesome. Thank you Ebisu. We will be back soon. Had dinner with family yesterday. Fun place. Thank you Ebisu read more

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