Ozumo is expensive. My co-workers and I came here for lunch and spent about $60 per person, and we didn't even get drinks. For appetizer, I got the Agedashi Tofu. The tofu coating wasn't crispy, but the mushroom dashi was pretty good. For entree, I got Gindara (miso- and sake-marinated black cod), which was good, but I have had a similar dish at many Japanese restaurants; the fish was only two bite-size pieces (1 star off). Their sushi and sashimi are $14-$16 and only includes two small pieces (1 star off). Rolls are not creative and cost $18-$25. The upside is that the ambiance is modern and fun. If you sit in the back room, you have a good view of the Bay Bridge. Ozumo is a good restaurant to enjoy drinks with a view. I would not come here expecting stellar Japanese food though. Ozumo means "Grand Sumo", but there is nothing grand about the tiny food here. read more

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Our Valentine's Day experience: The table was ready 37 minutes after the reservation time; complimentary champagne glasses were provided for the inconvenience. We booked this reservation 1+ month in advance. We were seated at a shared table with another party of two. The table can accommodate six guests however Ozumo placed two party of two across from another at each side of the table. We had to adjust the seats to sit adjacent to our partner because we would could barely hear each other talking with the original seating arrangement since the table is so large. There was one soy sauce dispenser we had to share between the other party too. Definitely not a very private or intimate dinner. We ordered the Matsu -- premium selection of 10 sashimi / 10 nigiri and Karaage Chicken. Both were good but definitely not memorable. Appetizers came ~20 mins after seating time, main entree came ~40 mins after seating time. We were offered sparkling, still, or tap water. $12 charge for still water undisclosed until seen on the receipt. The waiter was friendly and all smiles, but our interactions were very brief. You can tell they were very short staffed for Valentines Day. Parking was terrible. 30+ minutes circling around but eventually paid $15 to park at the Rincon Center. Will not be returning to this location, however I might give Santana Row a try. read more

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we made a last-minute reservation for Friday. Easily got an 815 reservation. upon arrival, we noticed the place was not as packed as we had seen it previously in years past. they see us at the very back at a four top when there was clearly a few booths available. It was a little pricey, and the portions were a lot smaller than your average sushi bar or as I have remembered it from before. But nonetheless, very tasty. The service could have been a little better since they weren't that crowded. read more

Ozumo was a place that I had seen on my Yelp feed for a while, so when I heard that they had a happy hour on the weekdays from 4-6 pm I was curious to check it out. We made a reservation, and so when we got there we were able to be seated quickly (although it was already pretty crowded by then). The interior is very stylish and chic, and we got seated at the bar. For the food, we decided to get the Tuna Tartare, Karaage, the Abara, and the Giddy Geisha. While the portions definitely are on the small side, the food is good and it's more worth at happy hour prices. The Tuna tartare was fresh, and it went well with the chips that it came with. The Kaarage and Abara were both solid and met my expectations for flavor. The Giddy Geisha was a pretty interesting drink as it had a lychee flavor with some passionfruit, but I still liked it. Overall, this is a good happy hour spot to check out if you want some quality Japanese food and interesting drinks! read more

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Came in for sushi with a friend recently. The service and food was great! The dish that really stood out was the steak sushi roll. It was a cooked filet mignon steak on top of a piece of eggplant. One of the best sushi dishes I've had.. ever! Will for sure remember that experience every time I drive past the restaurant. Highly recommend checking them out. read more

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the interior was so beautiful and airy, and the patio also looked really inviting! pleasantly surprised there were so many vegetarian options at a japanese place - I absolutely loved the mango avocado rolls! read more

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Enrique was our host that made us feel more like family. Service was above par and setting a great example for service that fñmakes you feel at home. Thank you Enrique for making Mercede's birthday a great experience in the City. read more

Really good steak and seafood menu. DEFINITELY get the tuna cones. And some wagyu, of course the A5 was or favorite. Solid sushi rolls so that's what we filled up on and tasted some of the more exotic fare. Great service and ambiance. read more

Had date night here, and the food was perfectly fine. Service was on point. The restaurant is massive and very elegant. I thought the food to be quite pricey for the quality. Nothing we tried was super memorable except the hitokuchi if anything. Really enjoyed the crispy rice texture with the sushi. read more

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This was my favorite restaurant when I lived in San Francisco. It was not too far from my house and even though we did not come here often but the times that we did were wonderful. Good food, good service, beautiful area and the beautiful interior. read more

Pretty disappointing experience on New Year's eve. Passing by before covid i remember it looking more swanky but it felt just alright inside. The bar is nice looking with all the lights. I like the big booth tables in the bar room, feels a bit more upscale in the other room tho. I was really disappointed by the gunkan sushi on the new years eve special menu tho. I didnt even take a pic of it. There was tiny uni on one and one was greenish colored which looked weird but my bf ate it anyway. They put a chunk of cream cheese next to a salmon piece.. this made me like wtf? At $42 price point. They had small a5 waygu piece but no other special fish. What was good was the soba with cooked duck on the new years eve menu. This was the best cooked and flavored duck ive had. The soba was nice with dipping and garnishes. Also ordered a5 waygu beef i didnt try it but i think bf said it was good. We got the strawberry mouse green tea cake? I dont remember but this was really good. Best thing we had. Would i come here again? Prob not. Very disappointed by that 6 piece assortment. The crowd here is nice tho. read more

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Great ambiance, the service was fantastic. It's a large space so where you get seated may affect your experience. The front part of the restaurant is darker and has a cool more private high end aesthetic while the back part of the restaurant has amazing views of the Bay Bridge. Great date night spot for the atmosphere; the sushi itself is nothing to complain about but nothing really stood out to me across their menu of rolls. read more

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Love Ozumo at Santana Row so I had to try the one in SF. First off the restaurant it so beautiful, I really like how it is divided where the front is a more night-life bar vibe and the back is more of a date night dining room sort of feel. Our server was super attentive and explained everything on the menu, made sure no one had any allergies, and offered recommendations! This was probably some of the best service I've gotten at a restaurant in a while, they were so quick to remove plates, change out plates, refill water,etc. I could really tell that they cared about making sure the customer has a really good experience! We ordered 5 starters/appetizers and 5 different rolls. Everything was really really good, would not say this is traditional Japanese food or sushi in any way, this is definitely on the modern/fusion-side. I personally really enjoyed the different flavor and texture combinations whether it was the Wagyu Tarutaru with the rice paper or the soy paper wrapped mango,jalapeño, lobster roll -everything was really creative but also intentional. I would definitely come here again with friends for dinner and drinks and would recommend this place for anything from dinner with family to a first date! read more

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My name is Raya, and I'm a sushiholic ‍ @ozumorestaurants 7.5/10 Garlic edamame was one of the best!! read more

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My boyfriend took me out to Ozumo for a date and it greatly surpassed my expectations! It has very relaxed, cool vibes, and all of the staff were very kind. There was even a bit of miscommunication about our food and our waiter gave us a voucher card to comp a drink for the next time we came to eat there! We ordered plenty of appetizers, all of which were delicious. We also ordered one of their newest specialty rolls and it was amazing to say the least. We also both ordered some cocktails and had no complaints whatsoever. Everyone was kind, the food was great, and the ambience was perfection. It was a great experience overall and I'll be coming here more often if I can! read more

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Yoooo walk into the building and see stars. Komet and Carlos will shine you with stellar service with the shakin of the drinks and take you flight with the best intergalactic service of the universe. I'm looking forward to coming here again and enjoying the amazing food and drinks of this beautiful location. Thank you for having me! read more

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Went with a party of five to celebrate a birthday on a Saturday night at 6pm. With a reservation we were seated immediately. Ordered drinks and a few appetizers to share, the gidd geisha was delicious as well as the edamame, asparagus and fried chicken. We also ordered many different sushi rolls to share for dinner. The tools came out very quickly and were great! Definitely a little more pricy than your average sushi restaurant but definitely worth it. read more

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Ambience is awesome, food is incredible. Every single thing so elegant and delicious. Will be back! read more

We've been here only once before a few years ago for my boyfriend's birthday. We'd stayed at the Harbor Court hotel and thought it'd be a super convenient dinner, but little did we realize how much we'd love this place and long to come back! So here we are back again for his birthday this year, getting most of the same things we got last time. Everything was delicious and just as we'd remembered. We specifically wanted to get the Tokyo gyu again, and the karaage which always hits the spot. The seared scallops was so fresh and huge paired so nicely with the sauce and seaweed. Even the shishito peppers were amazing, it came out smelling so freshly roasted! As for drinks, the Giddy Geisha is by far my favorite and go to. A delicious lychee martini that never disappoints! The service was wonderful. We were 15 minutes late for our reservation but hostess was still able to accommodate us and was very kind about it, especially since we'd changed our reserved seating area as well (originally wanted outdoor dining but it was too chilly that night). We got a table right by the window in the back where there was unobstructed views of the bay bridge. When walking to our table, every person we passed by from the kitchen staff to the sushi chefs to just servers walking by, all greeted us kindly and welcomed us. Our server was the sweetest ever and kept checking in to make sure everything was perfect for our dinner. Even other servers and staff occasionally stopped by to see how we were doing as well! Once dinner ended, we were too full for dessert. However, knowing it was my boyfriend's birthday, she brought out a complimentary matcha ice cream with a candle and gave him the warmest and most sincere birthday wish. It was truly the icing on the cake to a wonderful dining experience. We can't wait to come back again! 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

Always a delight when we come here! Probably our favorite sushi place in the Bay Area, with good vibes, DJ playing and TVs on with sports games broadcasting. This time we sat at the bar and both Carlos and Benjamin took care of us. They were both friendly, informative and very accommodating. They gave us advice on drinks, sake and menu items. We started with the yellowtail Hanabi hamachi sashimi plate which was perfectly seasoned and mixed with a tasty and tangy sauce. My wife ordered the Wagyu rolls, which she loved and didn't want to share. For mains, we got a mix of sushi and steak including Shacho which included a delightful mixture of fish including otoro tuna belly. I also ordered some salmon belly sashimi which was to die for. We got an order of the Tokyo Gyu ribeye which came with a good mix of salts and sauces, and lastly we ended with a very rich cheesecake dessert. All not to mention a bottle of Junmai Daijingo sake we purchased which was fruity, flavorful and smooth. All in all, a great experience and we'll definitely be back! read more

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Came here last night for the first time. Loved the atmosphere, decor, and lighting. Definitely struck me as well designed and a place (assuming good food) that I would want to come back to My group sat at the bar. The bartender was prompt with service (water, plates, menus) and was very knowledgable about the sake that we ordered, sharing details about the hints (blueberry, pineapple, papaya - iirc) of the sake and its origins. My party got the fried chicken karaage, pork belly (kakuni), and also edamame (glazed with tamari and garlic). I was absolutely surprised by how good the karaage was! Its seasoning was very tasty and very distinct from other karaage's in the past. The pork belly was juicy and delicious & worth trying once! The edamame's tamari and garlic were a nice touch, and I had 2-3 out of the whole bowl. 5/5! Will definitely come back read more

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Todays my 2nd time going to Ozumo, first time was on Friday. This is important to note for my review, interesting to see how experience can change in just a weekend. No complaints about the food, delicious hence me going back today. Fridays service was exceptional, we had a wonderful server who did not hesitate to share recommendations with us. Today(Monday) I must have gotten what I would consider the most passive aggressive server. She smiled the whole time while clearly being rude, literally treated me like I didn't know what I was there for and could not answer a single question with a straightforward answer, she had to belittle me first. I asked about Apple Pay because we used that on Friday, she says with a big smile "we don't take Apple Pay here" and walks away before I could say anything. Waves her down and told her I used Apple Pay last week, she says "I am 99% sure we don't take it" goes and asks the host who tells her they indeed take Apple Pay. I am expecting her to tell me so I can pay and leave, I had to ask AGAIN if they do, just for her to tell me " yes! We do on our handheld device" duhh !! Where else ma'am ? I receive poor service and tip her according to how I felt (ps:she's holding the pos machine while I pay) and she laughs !!! Which tells me that she anticipated that moment, then gave me the worst service and laughs at her tip like she expected it :/ !! Terrible *dining while black I guess read more

The service elite ! The food immaculate! Great location, good ambience, and a great experience 10 out of 10 will recommend read more

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I had this place bookmarked for a while. I was really excited to try it out finally! Five star: -The quality/flavor of the food! -Our group enjoyed every bite of the wagyu -The presentation of the food and drinks - even the ice cube had Ozumo imprinted on there -The bar looks beautiful -The view in the dining area is spectacular; bay bridge can we seen our the window -Good number of vegetarian items available. I had 2 delicious rolls and edamame. -We didn't have dessert as we were really full, but the menu was unique with 6 different options. Few bummers: -It was chilly in the dining area and a few of the waiters seemed to have a difficult time understanding us. Also, the wagyu takes a long time to make (worth the wait!) but came out after all other food had been consumed. Despite the minor hiccups, we loved this place, and hope to come back soon! read more

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Went with my son and had a nice dinner. Sat at the bar and had sushi rolls and some appetizers. Service was ok, not great as it was quite busy. Food was very good and freshly made. Enjoyed the meal and would go again. read more

Dads choice of dinner to celebrate his birthday. Came early to enjoy happy hour before our actual reservation. Turns out happy hour service was by far better than dinner service. Impeccable service by happy hour servers. They were very attentive and personable, making themselves available for whatever needed while also serving our dishes and drinks in a timely manner. Dinner service was subpar and felt like a downgrade from happy hour. After placing our order, we didn't see our server again, he didn't come to check on us. Our dishes were served at different times with more than 10 minutes in between. When I received my wagyu plate I had to wait at least 10-15 minutes to place an order for a wine to be paired with it. By then my wagyu was cold. My brother's order for some reason wasn't put in the system, so halfway through our meal we asked about the status and it hadn't even begun getting prepared. My mom's fish plate was burnt so they clearly forgot about it. On the bright side they did compensate, but the inconsistency was the most disappointing part. Great ambiance, great location. Not quite the authentic Japanese feel, but it still a good restaurant. Can't fail with any of the cocktail or sake options either. Hopefully next time we won't be disappointed. read more

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What a ripoff. Bucho - the shrimp was fried long before it was put in a roll, tasted stale. Salmon avocado is served in 6 tiny rolls for $14, by far the most expensive salmon avocado I've ever had. Gyozas were $15 for 4(!!!!) and they were mediocre at best. Service was also terrible, got the beer after we finished eating. read more

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Came here for a birthday dinner with about 8 people and our experience was good! Most of us were a little turnt and the waiters were being super patient with us since we took long to figure out what to order. We had the beef tartare, tofu, ribs and a few rolls. The stand outs were the beef tartare and the tofu! The rolls were just ok... prettty basic. If I were to come next time, I would try the nigiri. read more

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Delicious as usual!! Fresh Nigiri, superb batter on the tempura and my whiskey sours perfection. The service was wonderful. The only sour note was.... I made a special request way ahead of time for my visiting guests that got engaged for a nice table by the window with a view. We were seated at the back of the bar with the 4th person having to sit on a stool? I knew we were going to have a big dinner $745 to be exact, so I requested a larger table. Thank god we were moved to the big room with a nice table because I was about to walk my guests to Boulevard. My suggestion is, say "would you like to wait for a table " .... Don't shove my party at the bar. My night and dinner was rescued and a HUGE success. Again the service and food was delicious. 8/11/23 read more

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Had dinner here this week. First visit. Outstanding food and drink. I never knew there was Japanese Fried Chicken. Highly recommended. read more

Exceptional food, service, ambiance start to finish. You're getting Michelin Star experience at a non Michelin Star price. We left so incredibly satisfied! We were there to celebrate my son's birthday and the staff even gave him a card wishing him well. Love this place! read more

Honestly this place is super mediocre. The only outstanding part is Chris the bartender, 5/5 stars for him alone - give this man a raise!!!! My friend RAVES about this place but honestly it's cuz he works across the street. It's way over priced for what they serve. The sushi rolls are basic. The chicken kaarage was good but I mean it's fried chicken. Basically it's a Tech worker lunch trap. 3 food items, 3 drinks was $150. read more

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Very upscale Japanese restaurant. Do not kid yourself, the plates and service are meant for a particular crowd. We apparently didn't fit into that crowd because not only we were dumbfounded by the $9 asparagus spear, but we apparently lost the interest of the waiter when a much higher end customer came in and ordered a whole bottle of sake. That said, great sushi and appetizers, and very nice ambience. read more

The experience at this restaurant was wonderful. The staff was friendly, professional and attentive. The food definitely entertained my taste buds The cocktails had some interesting and funny names and were different in the best ways And the music definitely set the mood. Overall great experience and I highly recommend. read more

This was my first time eating at Ozumo, we caught the end of happy hour for a spicy Paloma, a glass of Riesling, eggplant and fried chicken! We followed with the Ozumo roll and Bucho roll, both of which were amazing. All of the dishes were full of flavor and worth eat order. The atmosphere was busking for a Tuesday, but the service was friendly and prompt. We were seated quickly. I would recommend for any celebratory occasion or a date for two! read more

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Chef John is one of the sweetest people I have ever met. He makes everyone feel special and the food is incredible. The restaurant has a very fun vibe and all the staff are incredible kind and respectful. read more

Beautiful sushi restaurant with wonderful food and exceptional service. Location was perfect right by the water. They made our dinner 10/10. We definitely will return next time we're in the city. read more

Ozumo has some premium sashimi and flavors of sauces, cocktails, etc. nailed down, but the price point is extremely steep. I think at one point, there is some diminishing returns on your enjoyment of the food when spending so much. If you have the luxury to do so, then this is a solid place to eat, but for the food, it was a bit too much for me to come back even for a special occasion. I'd rather buy from a fish market and make myself instead -- while the presentation wouldn't be as good, the quality feels similar. I'm also deducting a star because the service was very slow and we had to track down our waitress multiple times even after saying she would come back. Kyushu Karaage ($12): Crispy and comes with a spicy yuzu aioli that is delicious. My boyfriend said he preferred the chicken nanban at Nojo Ramen though. Gyoza ($15): Good, but nothing too special in taste. Giddy Geisha ($14): This was a lychee and passion fruit martini that had good flavor. The lychee was definitely stronger than the passion fruit, but that typically happens. Hamachi Maki ($20): I love hamachi so I enjoyed this roll and you can tell a lot of care was put into it. The fish was fresh and everything paired well. Yokozuna ($198): A curated omakase selection of 15 different types of sashimi & nigiri. This was definitely the star of the dinner and everything tasted so fresh! Even the uni had no slight funky taste, which can be rare to find even when you buy from fresh fish markets. My favorites were the toro, uni, wagyu, and sweet shrimp. Choco-Fondue ($20): This wasn't anything special to me. Maybe I don't appreciate fondue too much, but the fruits dipped in it were just okay. Highlights were the pieces of matcha cake and mochi added to the plate. Hakata Cheesecake ($12): I love Japanese cheesecakes and this was light and not too sweet. The sauce that was added on was a bit too much and overwhelmed the flavor of the cheesecake. read more

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Yelp friends are the best because they know your foodie palette and recommend unheard places for you to try. So huge shoutout to my bestie, Eric R., for sending drool-worthy photos from Ozumo that were living in my head rent-free! I love discovering new happy hours and I love Japanese food so Ozumo seemed like a win-win in my books! Their happy hour runs from 4:00-6:00 p.m. only on weekdays. I made reservations through OpenTable at 5:00 p.m. but walked in earlier and was immediately seated. We lucked out since they held an intimate table for us away from the speakers. From our experience, you can either do it with or without reservations based on your party's size and the time you arrive! Seating is available both inside and outside, and the restaurant is larger than I had expected! The ambiance had a modern, upbeat, and sleek Asian-forward vibe to it. Throughout the duration of our meal service was stellar from our waitress and energetic by all! She took such great care of us, provided the best personal recommendations, and was a ball of energy to be around. When it came time to order for us Japanese food lovers, we were in foodie heaven! We got the Hitokuchi, Sayamame, Tuna Tartare, and Maki Moroawase. Out of all of the bites, my favorite was the tuna and green beans. The tuna tartare was fresh and of higher quality. The bite-sized chunks paired perfectly with the crispy Taro chips. The green beans came in a large batch and had an intricate taste to them with the Nori pesto--something I had never experienced before--crunchy, crispy, savory. Both items were addicting and I couldn't get enough! The crispy rice for the Hitokuchi was a little too hard for my liking but the salmon was very creamy. With the avocado on top, we found this appetizer to be rich. I found the sushi appetizer to be a steal as it came with eight pieces of assorted sushi for an affordable price--the Salmon and Avocado roll being my favorite out of the four options! For happy hour standards, I was left extremely satisfied! Similar to what other Yelpers stated, the portion sizes are on the smaller end but that's okay as it let us sample a bountiful of dishes. Plus, the quality and freshness of the food were exceptional and the plating was gorgeous too! Ozumo is a perfect place to dine and indulge in their happy hour with friends, family, or on a date. On top of the happy hour, they also offer a lunch and dinner menu which seems phenomenal! They have an extensive menu that will please all palettes. Located on the Embarcadero it's easily accessible through walking and public transportation--but street parking is available too! I highly recommend making reservations, coming with an open mind, and being blown away by the food and service! I'm looking forward to coming back in the future if anyone I know is interested in a Japanese happy hour. read more

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