Our favorite sushi restaurant! We love coming here. The fish is fresh and large servings, they have delicious creative rolls, and the staff is friendly. They can accommodate gluten free, and vegetarian (including Asian vegetarian no onions/garlic). What I love most and unique: their sushi rolls are a thin layer of rice. Unlike other restaurants with a thick layer of rice in their rolls. My favorites: hamachi and Salmon sushi, Summer lettuce wraps (unagi, salmon, albacore), Hawaiian Breeze, and Monster in Laws. Off menu: Party trays! They do a great job with party trays, just call ahead and let them help you build a creation. read more

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Absolutely amazing and delicious! This place is so hospitable and warming to their customers! The sushi was extremely fresh and delicious! Thank you, David for making our night out amazing! read more

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They have been consistently our neighborhood favorite, seems like anything we order is tasty and looks amazing :-). We usually get the crunchy veggie, and spicy tuna roll.... along with miso soup and seaweed salad. Then usually a special roll, which always complex and savory! Thanks Dave, for being in the neighborhood for so long! read more

My daughter took the SF Ferry to visit me. So I saved this restaurant for us to come together for Happy Hour. Quality/Quantity - It has been too long since we have been back, and I am so glad we came. And I have been "dry" for a week, so it was nice to come here for Happy Hour. We almost ordered one of each sushi roll off of the HH menu. Hamachi Jalapeno Roll - Changed to make it into a roll for $2.50 more. My favorite of all the rolls. California Roll - Good, but it could have been rolled tighter. Decent quantity, especially for HH. Avocado Roll - Generous avocado and perfectly ripe, creamy, buttery, etc. Spicy Tuna Roll - Good. Spicy Salmon Roll - This was more spicy than the spicy tuna roll IMO. Probably my second favorite roll. Shrimp Tempura Roll - Again, good. And of course, the HH Asahi Draft beer. Not sure if that came in a 12 oz or a pint? But it did come in an ice cold frosted mug, thank you! Overall the food was 5 stars! And I am so glad we are back in this neighborhood. Atmosphere - Small local restaurant. Limited indoor seating. Not sure if the outdoor seating is theirs or the tap room next door...? Plenty of free street parking. Open 5 days a week for dinner; 4:30 pm to 9 pm; closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Service - Good, both the lady and owner took care of us. My only suggestion is that it would have been nice to have been informed me it was going to be $2.50 extra to change the Happy Hour Hamachi Jalapeno Hand Roll to a maki roll. I probably would have still said yes. Price - $70 + tip. Very reasonably priced. And as all 3 of us are light eaters, we actually could have had one less roll; so dinner would have/should have only come out to $60, which is inexpensive for Japanese and really inexpensive for SF dining. But you know that because you are following my daily dining, lol. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2004. We have been customers since then. Well, we have not been back in a long time, but I hope to change that soon. read more

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Came here on a saturday and lunch and it was just us. we got the hama roll, 49ers, spicy tuna roll, hamachi carpaccio, vegetable tempura and salmon belly nigiri. the fish is fresh and the miso soup was nice and hot. there's a good amount of tables. the interior was a bit dark. our server was nice. read more

Nice place, there was good seating. No line on a Saturday night. Came out pretty quick. Sushi was good. read more

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The food, service, and ambiance were all immaculate. My group had to make it to a concert after this, so our server said, "Say no more." and got our food out within minutes. And our rolls were exquisite. It was also very nice to have so many veggie options! Definitely coming back here again whenever I come back to the city. read more

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Our favorite Japanese restaurant in San Francisco, which has its share of Japanese restaurants! The food is always fresh, delicious, and fairly priced. Their speciality rolls are creative and yummy. The staff Is very friendly and always accommodating to special requests. read more

I love this place! I came to this place every year for the last 7 years and it never disappoints. The owner of this place is so sweet and accommodating and they are very caring about all their customers! The fish here is the star, it's so fresh and the cut of the fishes are good size. The sushi rolls, especially the African spider roll and the caterpillar are my favorite. Definitely worth it. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating but come early since it place do get pretty crowded! read more

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Amazing Food, Service and Ambiance! My definitely fav sushi spot! Restaurant is always full of customers, but you can always eat at the counter, that is my point! read more

Some of the best quality of food in SF, with a lot of variety and amazing ingredients that complimented the fish. We ordered out, so we will visit in person soon, but we cannot wait to feel the warmth and friendly atmosphere. read more

Happy to have this spot on Balboa! We got the Notorious V.E.G. and the veggie vixen, along with a seared sablefish nigiri special. It was all delicious! Service was friendly, prompt, and on top of it. We sat outside on a nice day. They even have some pull-down sheets to keep out the wind. read more

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It was our first time trying this place after one whole year of living in this area, what a shame!! This place is so good! The owner is super nice and friendly. The service is great! The staffs are very attentive and always refill water and wasabi for us without having to ask. We love it here and we will come back for more! My most favorite dish is Presidio roll! The ambience is great We will come back and try more dishes for sure!! :) read more

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Made a reservation tonight, was spot on The waitress that helped us was nice. The sushi rolls were good. But the cook for chicken Katsu wasn't . Everyone finish there sushi rolls and I was still waiting for my chicken Katsu which took 2 hours to come out. Got there for our reservation a 6:30pm. Felt like rushed to finish it as the rest of our party wanted to leave. Never been to a place it takes 2 hours for one entree to come out. Not a place I would come back too. read more

Love this place already! I live nearby and have been trying all the food places in the area. The space was smaller than what I expected we came around 5:30 on a Wednesday night and beat the crowd. They give pickled cucumber as a small appetizer which was delicious and a pleasant surprise. Their menu has very unique rolls and both rolls my friend and I got were quite delicious. We inhaled our sushi I forgot to take a picture! The service was spot on. The person serving us was super friendly and staff was very tentative with refilling our water. I liked how easy it was to talk to the person serving us, he seemed like an easy going guy and very conversational. Would definitely come again just because staff was so nice. read more

Sushi Bistro quickly became a family favorite. It was referred to us by a friend and at first taste of the food, the quality stood out. We were seated right away and greeted with smiles by the owner, David and his staff. We were given some delicious pickled cucumbers to start. My 7 year old daughter loves Tuna sashimi/nigiri and once she got a taste of one, she wanted to order a couple more. My wife got the tempura udon which was soothing for a cold night yet the portion was very generous. I opted for various nigiris and the African spider. All stand out dishes. I loved the nigiris so much I've ordered the nigiri 10 piece omakase since so I get to taste various cuts and offerings. We have gone there to celebrate big milestone/celebrations since our first visit and will continue to be patrons. read more

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My experience with their Omakase was really good. Sashimi were very fresh. Current price as of December 1, 2022 is $47 for 10 pieces. Service was super. You better make reservation. But the bar table seems not busy when we were there a few days ago. read more

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I feel SO fortunate to live close to Sushi Bistro. It is an intimate space with only a handful of tables and a small staff. Both times we have been in, the quality, portion size, and preparation of everything we ordered has been phenomenal. The fish is always fresh and flavorful and the rolls are very thoughtfully crafted with ingredients that compliment the fish well. Be sure to ask about the specials, as their fish selection is always changing with the seasons and availability. The accommodating, knowledgeable, and friendly staff really is the cherry on top to this already fabulous restaurant. Can't wait to come back! read more

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I love love love sushi bistro. Fish quality off the charts. Delightful staff. It's our family go to sushi spot.

On a whim I decided to try this place and I'm so glad! The service is impeccable, very informative and quick. They had the Laker game on which is expected, but the TV is off to the side which I appreciate so the ambiance was chill with good music and good vibes. As soon as my party of 3 were seated we were served water and cucumber salad which they should bottle and sell in bulk. It's so tasty! We tried the chicken karage appetizer, seaweed salad, side salad which was delicious and a huge portion along with a few rolls and some mochi for dessert. All of the fish was fresh and delicious but I was especially impressed by the spicy tuna and the eel. I will definitely be back! read more

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Awesome. Owner is so nice. Great fish. Great ambiance. Incredible food. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Never disappoints. Eat in or order out, Sushi Bistro is always delicious and fresh. It's the kind of place I always crave!

3.5-4 stars! We ordered our food togo! Make sure to order well ahead of time. We ordered on a Friday at 615 and said our order would be ready by 7. It was not ready until 720. A bit disappointing For 6 people we got tempura as an appetizer, sushi rolls, sashimi salad, chicken teriyaki, Japanese curry with katsu. The tempura was crispy but a little heavy on the batter. And you can't go wrong ordering any sushi rolls! My favorite would have to be the sashimi salad- the cuts of the fish were huge and tasty! I would come back just for this. The chicken teriyaki & curry katsu were both really tasty, just wished it had more sauce read more

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Our favorite Sushi spot in San Francisco for 20+ years! High quality fish and amazing service and atmosphere.

Logistics: -Street parking only -Limited seating, make a reservation Pros: -Good service on a Thursday Night -Has hand rolls Cons: -Limited raw sushi roll lotions -Most of the cooked sushi rolls were deep fried Dishes Ordered: -Spicy tuna hand roll -some kind of white fish hand roll -Uni Nigri -Salmon Nigri -2 sushi rolls (Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon & African Spider) read more

Service was A1. Very attentive and incredible service. We had cucumber starter which was really good . Ordered the omakase and a couching tiger hidden dragon. The roll was so good especially if you like unagi (eel). We really went there for the omakase and sad to say we were a little disappointed. The portion is big which is great but the selection wasn't that great. The salmon belly which is my favorite and i waited to eat at the end, wasn't really what salmon belly should taste like. Overall, omakase was like a 4/10. Next time I'll try other things. Ambiance was great. They have tv and a sushi bar. A bit crowded and small but that's a lot of sushi places. read more

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Back again for another review. They had incredible cuts of wild Alaskan Salmon on the menu. Also fresh Halibut. Always ask about their specials! Had a few of my favorite rolls again (sexy scallops and red devil). After many years it seems like they taste better than ever . Thanks to Dave and his team for another fantastic dining experience. Also, I recommend the Drunken Whale if your like cold sake ! read more

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Dude honestly I eat a lot of sushi I feel like I ate at most of the sushi spots in San Francisco if I missed any I'm sorry! This to me in my opinion is the best sushi spot in San Francisco. I ordered two sushi rolls and sashimi platters for me and my homies and dude it was awesome. It taste so fresh. The service was A1 they were quick and asked me if I needed anything else and the place is so peaceful and chill. I'll probably bring my lady to dine in one day. But yeah yall gotta check it out. read more

It's a small place with a very nice staff and delicious food And they have a very good rice beer read more

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Great food and service. Sushi was great, amaebi came with the fried shrimp heads. The rice was seasoned correctly. Prices are fair for the quality and quantity. read more

Place is decent. They should one day open up the sushi bar. The male asian employee was a great host. Give that guy a raise. The sushi quality and presentation were good . lack of fish variety blows.. I think thats what I remember from this place over the years. Would I go back?.. not after today.. After I waited quite a while for my check... cause the host was too busy taking sake shots with customers... (that was ok.. didn't really bother me)... I paid on their Toast payment system.. I was eager to leave. I left the place and decided to watch a little sports for a minute next door. A female host from the restaurant chase me down and claimed I didn't pay. Told me to come back in and take care of it! Wow! I followed her and could not find the male host. After a few moments he re-appeared. .. and I explained what just happened.. he apologized.. I left..and thats for good! Should've of made the extra effort to Ariake... much much much better place. read more

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Fantastic food & services!! Very helpful & polite! Nice music! Nice guys!! Will definitely return!!

Found this place through the catering at a work event so I decided to come to the restaurant for more mouthwatering sushi! Service is great the waitress was very attentive! Hidden gem in inner Richmond, definitely worth a try!! read more

Service is awesome and super friendly, the sushi was super yummy I will definitely be back read more

Sushi Bistro - Yellowtail - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

We have been coming here for over 3 years and it's by far the best Japanese spot me and my girl ever been in the city after living here for more than a decade. I usually order the chicken teriyaki bowl with tempura. And some agedashi tofu and the sesame chicken with the sauce. Also the yellowtail is fire. We usually just get the same thing but literally the quality and consistency is absolutely amazing. The yellowtail quality has the freshness to it. The chicken or agedashi is fried/cooked just right. Where it's not too burnt but just crisp and not soggy either. Their to-go is very well done too. The packaging is probably the best and also convenient. I've seen some other spots that have so much nicer packaging but the food is minimal and most of the packaging is empty space (but it looks nice?). Nah, I want the food bruh. Pack it up nicely where it doesn't leak and give me that fat portion with great quality. And also what makes this place even more dope is their customer service is by far the best I've ever been to. In any restaurant. I feel like I'm in a fine dining restaurant but I'm just in the Richmond lol. What's consistent and what I really like is the servers or whoever is nearby, they will take away any trash(wrapper) empty plates. And it's not in a way where it's like ok you gotta leave now. And tbh, it's rather efficient and more places should do this. Hopefully covid-20 doesn't hit cuz we miss going here and not just ordering to-go cuz the inside is a vibe. They be playing my jams too. Like 90-00s reggae or sometimes hop hop like Tribe. There do be kids running around sometimes but you're in the Richmond. Get over it. You want somewhere quiet, go a block away and have a picnic at golden gate park by yourself. I'm literally going to order this place after this review. read more

We came across this restaurant as it was pretty much the only sushi restaurant that allows outdoor seating in SF. Seating was very limited though. About 4 tables. We came here on a Sunday night and it was quite busy. We were one of the last parties that were able to order through their online site. We ordered around 7:30pm but didn't get our food until 9:30pm. We actually felt bad because many food delivery workers were taking it out on them. 2 hour wait is probably not worth it, but the 3 people that were working there was respectably hustling hard. They also hooked it up for us. They provided some edamame and sake while we waited. The nigiri pieces they provided were massive too! We were in shock. I'd come back again if they could do nigiri like that all the time. I'm salivating just thinking about it. As for the rolls, I'd recommend the 49er if you love salmon! read more

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Sushi Bistro is a neighborhood gem! The staff is so friendly and fast, they have the best service! Food is delicious, clean flavors and lots of options. We love the crunchy roll, albacore dream (velvety!), chicken katsu and basically everything we've had here is great! Love to dine in (nice atmosphere!) and take out (very efficient!) definitely a perfect sushi spot, must try! read more

My roommate raves about this place & we finally went for dinner! Packed on a Friday night even w/reservations made but so worth. They have so many different options & the rolls are delicious! Highly recommend!! Added to one of my fav sushi spots in SF Ordered: Magic Mushrooms, albacore dream ($14.75), Nemo Found ($13.75), ruby rainbow ($14.95) read more

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Fantastic staff, delicious food, quick service, great and cozy atmosphere, not cheap but well worth the price if you want some fantastic food. Great date spot as well! read more

This place was a bit small but service was good - my water was always filled. I got the salmon nigiri and the ruby rainbow roll. The roll was a bit pricy but the nigiri had such large and fresh portions of fish! The restaurant also gave out pickled cucumber when we first sat down. I will come back to try the omakase. read more

Sushi Bistro - Top: yellowtail nigiri. Bottom: salmon nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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