Their staff are some of the kindest people I've ever encountered. Ozumo is the non-budget spot in my Rincon/Embarcadero sushi trinity but takes the cake for versatility. I took my vegetarian neighbors here a couple times and the agedashi tofu was to die for. I've brought coworkers who raved about everything from the karaage to the sunomono. My personal favorites are the harumaki (deep fried wagyu egg rolls), ikakoromo (calamari), abara, spicy toro and hamachi hand rolls. I first discovered this place through a legendarily debaucherous work event intended to draw us back to the office. So, I didn't go back for over a year because anything corporate immediately loses cool points. However, they've done more than enough to redeem themselves with great music, an amazing outdoor patio, NBA playing in every corner, and friendly, welcoming neighborhood vibes. read more

The aesthetic of this place is very nice. Great for date night or gno. Our server was so kind, efficient, and knowledgeable. We went for Restaurant Week and got the hamachi starter, surf and turf dinner and a dessert for $70. It was all delicious! Will be back. read more

Ozumo - Passionfruit cheesecake and strawberry matcha cake - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing vibes and ambiance with delicious sushi and even tastier drinks! if you're ever in San Francisco in downtown Fidi or Embarcadero try Ozumo you won't be disappointed. read more

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The chirashi bowl was delicious, it is nicely made with fresh sashimi, shrimp and lumps of crab. It is just enough for a quick meal. They have a lot of food choices. The service was excellent. The place is beautiful and the bar is very clean and open. I recommend visiting this place if you want a relaxing experience. read more

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Pretty good sushi spot! The scallop roll we ordered was not good though, everything else was pretty solid though. I really enjoyed the poke tower, hamachi appetizer, crispy rice appetizer, salmon avocado, negitoro, tekka mango. Fish was quality was really fresh and good. Pricey spot but what spot isn't in SF nowadays. The price justifies the I'd go back though and maybe try the preset menu, my friend got it and it looked like a great deal. The service was kinda meh, they took really long to take our orders and seemed to neglect us a bit. I liked the upscale and loungey vibe of the spot. I'd probably come back! read more

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Ozumo is a great spot for a business happy hour or dinner. They have the bar up front and more restaurant-style seating in the back of the restaurant. Conveniently located in the embarcadero. Appetizers and sushi rolls were all fresh. We had the following: - chicken kaarage - garlic edamame - agedashi tofu - miso cod - hamachi appetizer - eggplant Restaurant is nice and modern and service was really nice. read more

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We were here with a large group of 20 people and we had an enjoyable evening, but a couple of the dishes didn't live up to expectations however. The niku maki (wagyu with spinach) wasn't a favourite - I found the spinach to be overpowering. The black cod dish, which was sold to us as 'what they are known for' wasn't great. We ordered two of them and the dishes looked very different to each other, one of the cods was much more charred than the other. The sauce for both looked different too, which was interesting. But we did love the dohyo (spicy tuna tartare), the glazed edamame had an amazing smell to it and tasted just as good. The fried chicken was also a winner. The service was excellent for such a big group at a busy time and we didn't spend any time waiting around. We would come back, but would probably try some of the other dishes. read more

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Came here with my friend for lunch on a Monday and got seated right away. We each ordered the ume nigiri assortment and a scallop roll to share. The nigiri were all good but the scallop roll was the star of the show. Scallop and avocado were both buttery and melt in your mouth. Service took a while since they forgot we ordered the scallop roll after serving us the nigiri. Prices are what you would expect. If you are in the area and craving Japanese sushi, this is a good spot. A lot of business folks come here to eat since it's quiet and a nice restaurant located by the water. read more

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Went here on Tuesday for the first time and it was very good. It was pretty busy for a Tuesday night. Our reservation was at 7 and almost all the tables and seats at the bar were taken. We stayed there for almost 2 hours and after 8 it started to clear out. When I say it was busy I had to raise my voice just to talk to the person right next to me. We got a table in the very back where you could see the Bay Bridge and the piers. We ordered multiple things off the menu. Our favorites were the unagi (eel) sashimi, the wagyu roll and the tuna cones. Least favorites were the Buritori Nigiri (yellowtail belly) and the crispy rice. I ordered the crispy rice because I seen other people on here ordered it but to me it was just hard rice with warm tuna tartare Overall it was a good meal and good atmosphere but most of the items on here you can get at any sushi restaurant for half the price and it's just as good. It was $14 for 2 pieces of sushi when you can get a whole roll for $16. I love sushi but there's a point where it can only be so good. I think the bill came out to be about $190 for 2 people. We were full by the end of the meal but we had to keep ordering more to get there. I would probably come back for happy hour if I'm in the area and craving sushi read more

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Absolutely incredible! Food was amazing and it didn't feel like I needed to refinance my mortgage to pay the bill! The Gindara (Black Cod) was amazing ! read more

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Lobster roll is delicious, and the scallops are divine. The hotate rolls were very on point. The vibe is lovely and the service was unmatched. This place has been here for over 20 years and it does not disappoint. We got a seat right away but the place was packed so we got lucky. I would make reservations if you can. read more

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we tried the sushi tasting and it was okay, but I'm not a huge fish fan so maybe I should've not ordered that. Some were better than the other but the hand roll was very good so I would order that by itself again! we also had cocktails and they were so good! overall I think it was good and the restaurant was pretty but I don't think I would go again. read more

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Ryan served us at the bar and he was fabulous he came through with the recommendations. Let me tell you about the Kani korokke which was a star it was this little perfectly fried breaded ball filled with crab meat and a few kernels of corn. Then the hand rolls both the ebi tempura and the spicy toro were amazing the dumplings huh I could do without. Get the spicy Tokyo Vice we were stuffed m. Ryan was so on it and assisted with recommendations and made sure to check on us frequently. That all day happy hour on Fridays is something to definitely check into. read more

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Came to ozumo for lunch on a Monday with coworkers. Was not crowded and we were seated instantly. Service was very attentive. We got a few rolls to share as well as a bunch of nigiri. I thought the nigiri was very good, fish was very fresh. Sushi rolls were good too, nothing crazy. My favorites were the salmon trio (nigiri) and the ozumo roll. In my opinion the rolls were a bit too expensive for the quality, but still very good. Would eat here again! read more

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I went there on Saturday night for my friend's birthday dinner party. The restaurant is big and busy. I love the cool interior designs incorporate with Japan elements. We ordered few appetizers, sushi rolls and sakes. Appetizers were delicious and I love the sauce that came with it. I also had Ozumo sushi rolls and it's in good size and delicious. However, the service was not consistent and also confusing. Some of the people in our group received either wrong food or no food. Some got food very early and some had no food. There were also other issues with sake selection. Another issue is restaurant being so big and busy, they only have couple restroom available. We had to wait in line for the restroom. Overall I think the restaurant has cool vibe. Food was good but it would be a much better dining experience if they can improve their service and have more restroom available for women. I have to gave compliments to the female restaurant manager who came to us and try to make things better for us. read more

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The food at Ozumo was absolutely delicious. It's a shame the Santana Row location near us went downhill, otherwise we'd still be dining there often. This time, we stopped in before a Giants game and enjoyed a sake tasting flight along with a dozen other dishes--everything was fantastic. The vibe was chill and, being a Wednesday night, the restaurant was pretty quiet. Our server was sweet and the runners were all on point. Thank you for a fabulous meal--definitely a million times better than ballpark food. We'll need to come back more often! read more

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We had a reservation around lunch time. The atmosphere was pretty decent. We went during the SF restaurant week and had their restaurant week menu with a side of edamame, a bowl of miso soup, and a set of nigiri. The food, however, was not worth it in my opinion. The nigiri pieces were pretty dry. The fish did not taste fresh. None of the nigiri pieces stood out to me. I'm not sure if the quality is worth the money we spent. The edamame and the soup were decent. I wanted to like this place because there's a lot of good ratings! But I think the day I went was not it unfortunately. read more

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Another amazing dinner at Ozumo! This is still my favorite spot in the city to go. Awesome friendly staff awesome food and great environment! This is a must go to spot when in SF! read more

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The food was tasty but the portions were absurdly tiny. Items that were supposed to be main courses were just a few bites. We ordered a dish with three skewers for $27 and each skewer had two bites on it that were perhaps 3/4 of an inch square each. Even the miso soup for $8 was the smallest portion I've ever seen. We spent $60 each and walked away unsatisfied. I was embarrassed to have brought my friend there. I don't see how this place stays in business. read more

The food and vibe is good. But me, hubby and bestie went to snack and drink after a round....sho

Cool spot occupying two streets one with a bay and bridge view. This place is huge and can easily accommodate large parties. We came for dinner but took advantage of Happy Hour instead. HH pricing is great with lots of appetizers about half off and plenty of discounted drinks as well. If you want some quality Japanese food and great service give Ozumo a try. read more

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Food - The dishes were were larger than I expected, line the salad and fried chicken. Which made it great for sharing. Sushi options we ordered were tasty! The black cod was a bit salty for my taste but good still. I didn't need the sauce at all or it would make it a bit too salty for me. Service - Very attentive and fast. - Very kind waitress. - Great service. Ambiance - Great space for bar top drinks and can eat there as well. - Big restaurant space. - A bit darker in the bar area for dinner. read more

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Definitely lower than my expectations.. I was disappointed by 2 out of 3 of my rolls. The third time with shrimp Ozumo was very good. The fish tasted fishy. Definitely a bummer - read more

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Came here on a weekday evening, and the bar was full, but the booths were almost all empty. Came during happy hour, which ends at 6 PM. Fresh fish, and good fish to rice ratio. This place has a dark and modern industrial vibe to it. Loved it for date night, will def be back! Btw, entrance is on Steuart St despite the signs on The Embaradero. It took me a few others going ack and forth to realize we were on the wrong side! read more

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I stopped by Ozumo during happy hour and was really impressed with their small bites! The Kyushu chicken karaage was delicious, with a crispy exterior and tender meat inside, plus the portion size was just right. I tried the crispy rice with salmon and it was a delight! The balance of flavors was perfect, and the fish melted in my mouth. The crispy and fatty contrast kept things exciting, We tried a few of the happy hour rolls, and while most didn't particularly stand out, the Ebi Tempura Roll was definitely the highlight for me. The Dohyo spicy tuna tartare was not on the happy hour menu but was amazing and in my opinion a must order. Although the portion size was tiny (seemed like it did come from the HH menu) It was fresh and flavorful which made it all worthwhile. I would suggest a different chip for dipping though... the taro chips it came with were a bit of a letdown, as they were thin and kept breaking. We also tried some Japanese whiskey, but it wasn't served in the proper cups, and they didn't have the right kind of ice, which took away from the experience a bit. Despite that, the overall ambiance was a highlight for me--dim lighting created a cozy and relaxed vibe, perfect for unwinding after a long day. There are plenty of options for both sushi lovers and those who prefer other Japanese dishes. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu and enjoy that relaxed vibe again! read more

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First time eating here. I hate the idea of dining in the city! The city is infested with homeless people roaming around like zombies and criminals in face masks looking for the opportunity to prey on their victims!! Who wants to watch their backs constantly while walking to and from their cars since there is no parking in this area? If you can put all the city BS aside and make it to this restaurant then it's worth a trip. Thankfully it was a rainy night so not many lurkers on the street. Had to park several blocks away since no parking in the area. Once we got inside, the ambience is very nice. We were 45 mins early for our reservation. We were going to kick back in the bar since there was seating. They actually sat us early. This restaurant is huge. There's a large back area for corporate parties and a large bar in the back. We ordered our food and everything came out in 10-15 mins!! Never have I have had sushi come out so quickly. Dinner was delicious! To my surprise, I thought the plates/dishes were going to be small like many high end restaurants. It was not. Decent size portions. Drinks were good but pricey. Didn't seem that strong so limited myself to two. And for the bill.....it was high but it actually came out less than what I expected. All in all, I would come back again. We had a good experience! read more

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Came here to celebrate a birthday with a party of 9 and it was easy to make a reservation the week of. The restaurant itself is dimly lit with a sexy vibe, really nice atmosphere and beautiful space for a celebration. I ordered the kushiyaki mori skewers to start, which included a beef, pork belly, and chicken skewer. I appreciated the smoky flavor from the grill, though I think they were all slightly overcooked. The tare and raw egg yolk was a good sauce to dip into to give the meat a bit more juiciness. The pork belly was my favorite out of the 3. My bf and I shared the rainbow roll and the hotate-san roll. The rolls are very small both on the fillings and toppings, which is crazy for the $25 price tag on them. The rainbow roll was okay, the snow crab on the inside was probably the best part. None of the fish on top were that impressive. The hotate-san roll was better, the scallop on top was fresh and sweet. Having just come back from Japan, the prices were shocking to me and the fish quality was not up to par with the price at all. Service was okay, though I thought it was strange that they didn't include any comped dessert for the birthday girl. There is definitely better sushi in the city with better value, save your money. read more

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Good sushi with excellent service in the financial district...unfortunately that means it comes with FiDi prices as well. Great ambiance, with room for large parties, but that also means it can be noisy as hell. Go for a nice meal, but not one where you'd like to have a deep conversation. read more

The first time I went here months ago, I tried the spicy poke ("tuna poke" if you order via Toast), and loved it. I wanted to wait for a special occasion to reorder it, since it's really expensive. Today I ordered online for pickup and was wildly disappointed upon receiving my order. When I picked up my order, I was shocked to discover that this isn't even the same dish. There was NO radish, takuan, cucumber, scallion, pickled ginger, or crushed avocado at all!!! And on top of that, there were ingredients that aren't even listed, like seaweed salad, white onions, and edamame. Generally, I am a fan of their food (happy hour is great!), ambience, and customer service, but today I was really disappointed. :( Not to mention, the fish did not taste fresh. :(( I would have appreciated full transparency if the item is discontinued or ingredients were out. read more

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We came to Ozumo for a birthday dinner and were not disappointed. Great ambiance, variety in menu & epic appetizers! Loved the soft tofu with it's aromatic soy base sauce 10/10 The edamame had a garlic umami flavor 10/10 All the Sushi rolls we ordered were great 9/10 Ambiance and service was on point, we felt very well taken care of. The restaurant has a lot of space so reserving a table and large party hangouts are easily doable, which cannot be said about most SF restaurants. I would definitely come back for a nice dinner or even a celebration. read more

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OMG!!! What an amazing find. My husband and I were walking around and we were and little hungry but, mostly thirsty. We stopped by this place and let me tell you the food was absolutely delicious. Our server Sarah was SO AWESOME. We each got the dohyo and a large beer. Also Sarah was so great that she went above and beyond and brought our fur baby some shrimp. Which he devoured. And then the chef came out and gave him some more. This place is amazing and so pet friendly. I can't wait to come back and have Sarah as our server. read more

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Ozumo happy hour was spectacular. It was my first time at the SF location. There wasn't a lot of people when I arrived sharp at 5pm. We were given the option to sit on the outside patio or inside. (it smells kinda bad bc of the proximity to the pier) lol! Honestly, the happy hour menu is pretty limited and the bites are small. It gives you options to try a lot of bites. I ordered the: Giddy Geisha 10/10 idk how to explain the flavor but the liquor you could barely taste! Dangerous Miso soup - 7/10 nothing special and they don't give you a soup spoon lol Crispy Rice (Hitokuchi) - 10/10 my fav!! Spicy Tuna - 8/10 good but lacking anything special! It didn't taste that spicy Salmon Avacado - 10/10 overall, I would totally come here again. We loved it! This could be a post-work ritual after a day working in the city :P read more

Tasty otoro, and friend warned me in advance that it was a pretty penny for a couple of bites...but if you appreciate beautiful fish, Ozumo is serving high quality "meat butter". read more

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Ozumo is a great restaurant with delicious food. Be sure to ask for a table with a waterfront view--you'll love it. read more

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Came in a big group and it was a fun time as long as you are ok with the prices. We had around 10 people and no budget, so instead of ordering, we did it omasake style and had them surprise us with food. They waitstaff was attentive, and they kept us fed and hydrated for the whole night. We tried many times on their menu and I will do my best to highlight them all. We tried the following appetizers: - Edamame: 3/5, ok, nothing special - Agedashi tofu: 3/5 a bit too soggy - tuna tartare: 4/5 could use a bit more spice - hanabi: 5/5 my fav appetizer, perfect flavor balance and freshness - karage: 4/5 juicy, but could use more flavor - shishito: 3/5 basic - kinoko: 4/5 great flavor and moist Mains: - nigirl platter: 4/5, as expected for the price, but I've had better for similar price point - Sashimi platter: 4/5 as expected for the price, but fish was not as fatty in my opinion, but everyone has their preference - Specialty rolls: 3/5: they served us 3 different rolls, non was memorable - tokyo gyu: 2/5 prob my least favorite dish up to this point, they served us 2 beef dishes, and this one was SUPER chewy. This was served with so dipping sauce/condiments, and if you ate the beef by itself it lack flavor (espcially when it's suppose to be chargrilled??) and a workout for the mouth - ginza gyu: 3/5, better than the other beef, way more tender, sauce is better with this one, but again, lacked flavor in my opinion - grilled miso black cod: 2/5 the fish is good quality fish, but they overdone it with the miso/salt, this was so salty to me that I had a small bite and passed, super sad since it was $36 a portion I also tried 2 dessert, but I ate only 1 bite from one and decided to opt out. tldr: food is ok, service was great. It did take some time for food to start coming, and the 2nd half of the meal (like all the grill wagyu and fish) took a loooooog time to come. Still a fun place and would recommend. read more

I absolutely loved the ambiance inside Ozumo. The interior design truly elevated my experience. It's very simple yet elegant, and for some reason, it captivated me. Their menu is straightforward, with many options for sushi, sashimi, and rolls. They also offer a variety of main dishes such as grilled fish, teriyaki chicken, and uni pasta (which sounds very delicious!), as well as appetizers. I ordered the aburi sushi roll, which is salmon and tuna with spicy aioli, and it was pretty good. The fish was very fresh, which is what my entire group noted about the quality. I just wish that the roll was thicker, especially since it is comparable in size to regular California rolls. The service was great. They were very attentive and answered all of our questions. The tables were a bit sticky when we sat down, and the waiter re-wiped them, but it seems like it's just the type of wood the table is made of. Overall, I highly recommend this place for a great dining experience! read more

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Charging a cancelation fee $150 after 15min of reserving is predatory. Reached out to the restaurant and they didn't make an exception.

Great restaurant with clean facilities, kind professional services, variety of good menu. Wine selection especially wide range of good Japanese sake. Would like to recommend Ozumo to friends! Thanks. Visitor from Atlanta read more

I really don't mind paying a high pricetag for high quality food in SF but Ozumo was just a huge disappointment and I regret going here with a big group of my friends from out of town. I had heard so many amazing things about this place but I thought the portions were way too small, the food options not substantial, and overall very mediocre for the price tag. My friends and I ordered a bunch of apps (miso soup, edamame, gyoza, etc), sushi rolls, and some items off the robata menu. Honestly everything was mediocre and very very small portions. We felt that we spent A LOT of money for not much food and the quality of food you could have easily gotten at a different restaurant at a much lower price point. The service was great and restaurant beautiful but really not worth the $$$. read more

I love Japanese food, so a friend invited me to this wonderful place full of great service and, of course, great food. From the moment you arrived, you feel special; the service is incredibly good and friendly. We ordered several things, but the Wagyu Tarutaru was definitely my favorite, I would have it a thousand times over. The place is beautiful with a gorgeous view of the bridge. Thank you Ozumo team read more

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