Diners' Choice: Sushi restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area

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Updated November 05, 2026

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Sushi Shin - Redwood City

5.0

5 (59)

$50 and over

Sushi

Redwood City

About the restaurant

Sushi Shin is an Authentic Japanese Fine dining. Featuring an Omakase menu, which is chef's choice for the most fresh, top quality of fish and seafood. Mostly imported from Tokyo fish market. Other best ingredients from all around the world. Serving Japanese Sakes and bottle Japanese beers. You can experience authentic Edomae-style sushi.

We’re happy to accept major credit cards like Visa and Mastercard. For verification purposes, we will check the guest’s ID and the credit card used to make the reservation upon arrival.

Top review

GeorgeGold

Dined 3 days ago

Delightful. Friendly. Tasty. Memorable. Well constructed menu.

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Experience

Sushi Shin Omakase

Experience

Sushi Shin Lunch Omakase

Hinata Sushi

4.9

4.9 (306)

$50 and over

Sushi

Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

About the restaurant

Hinata is a Sushi Omakase restaurant located on Van Ness Ave. in San Francisco.

We offer a prix fixe sushi menu starting at $128. Our menu changes daily depending on the season and what is available from the Toyosu Market in Tokyo, Japan. Our chef is dedicated to providing the best sushi experience in San Francisco, bringing over a decade of expertise and craftsmanship to every Omakase menu. Our full 16-course meal includes sashimi, nigiri sushi, refreshing bites, miso soup, and dessert.
Please note:
- We only offer a set Omakase tasting menu (each reserved seat MUST order the Omakase)
- We can not accommodate Vegetarians/Vegans.
- We require 24 hour notice for any allergies and dietary restriction modifications
- We are unable to modify the menu on the same day of the reservation
- Please review the CANCELATION/NO-SHOW policy before booking

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Top review

NikkiGold

Dined on Oct 30, 2026

AMAZING! Always one of my favorite omakase spots. The staff is amazing, the food is unreal, and such a cute nice vibe. Perfect for a date night, family dinner, business dinner, or a night with a friend! Will always be back

The Roll

4.9

4.9 (46)

$30 and under

Sushi

SOMA

About the restaurant

All our dishes are created by Sushi Hakko Omakase’s Executive Chef Alex, and we started The Roll to share his incredible Japanese cuisine with more people in a casual and approachable way. Our main offerings include Futomaki (sushi rolls), Kaisen-Don (sashimi rice bowls), and Large-Sized Nigiri and Inari Sushi.

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Rebecca

Dined on Aug 31, 2026

The food was absolutely delicious and fish was so fresh! The waiter was very friendly and attentive, making sure our water and tea were always filled. Glad we made a reservation because there’s limited seating and it can get full. Will definitely eat here again!

Sushi Kosho

4.8

4.8 (419)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Sebastopol

About the restaurant

Koshō Restaurant at The Barlow is a modern Japanese and sushi restaurant in Sebastopol with a progressive focus on food, local ingredients, and sustainability. We utilize local purveyors for fresh produce and meats as well as national and international providers for fresh seafood and sushi grade fish. Koshō derives its moniker from the condiment of the same name, Yuzu Koshō. Known for its spicy, acidic and balanced nature, it appears throughout the menu in various forms; including Meyer lemon, grapefruit, and satsuma orange koshō. Our chef, Jake Rand, has traveled to many of the famous markets in Japan and has a vast knowledge of selecting top ingredients and the freshest fish and has over 20 years of experience preparing them.

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Elyse

Dined on Oct 16, 2026

The fish was extremely fresh, and it was the most unique seaweed salad that I have ever had. All of it delicious.

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Experience

Select Nigiri Tasting

Kakui Sushi

4.9

4.9 (51)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Oakland

About the restaurant

The four seasons influence every aspect of Japanese art and culture. At Kakui, we maintain this tradition by creating unique dishes using the freshest local ingredients. As the seasons change so does our menu, taking advantage of the local abundance. In this way, we are creating a contemporary cuisine that combines Japanese traditions with the best the Bay Area has to offer.

Kakui Features:

A sushi bar stocked with the freshest fish, serving traditional favorites as well as our own creations

An open kitchen serving a complete menu of Japanese dishes

A full selection of sake, carefully selected to accompany our menu items

We look forward to having you join us as our guest!

Top review

AmyGold

Dined on Aug 30, 2026

Excellent neighborhood Japanese restaurant. Delicious food and great service!

Sushi Jin

4.8

4.8 (271)

$50 and over

Sushi

Mountain View

About the restaurant

Here at Sushi Jin, we honor the continued tradition of the Edomae-style and incorporate new elements and the highest-quality ingredients into our menu today as we combine old traditions with new ideas. Our unique style inherits the taste that has been passed down from multiple generations and embraces the unique flavors to elevate the modern palette. Sushi is truly the connection between the heart and soul of Japanese food.. “eating the memory of each season”.

Top review

ChristinaGold

Dined on Oct 29, 2026

Always excellent. Tried some new dishes hot à la carte, and they are great, such as tofu with mapo sauce.

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Experience

Dining Room Omakase Tasting Menu - $165 per person

Experience

Sushi Bar Omakase Tasting - $165 per person

Experience

A La Carte Yakitori Sunday Pop-up

KUSAKABE

4.8

4.8 (452)

$50 and over

Sushi

Financial District / Embarcadero

About the restaurant

Come and experience San Francisco's original Omakase (chef's choice) sushi in the Kyoto-kaiseki style.

Kyoto-kaiseki is considered to represent the ultimate in Japanese dining; combining art and the finest seasonal ingredients.

Kyoto-born and trained chef Mitsunori Kusakabe's creative accolades include winning the Creative Sushi Award from the National Sushi Society and Sushi of the Year in competition against other world-renowned sushi chefs.

If your party size is more than 11 guests or if you are considering a buyout, please contact us at info@kusakabe-sf.com.

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Jhunalyn hazzeGold

Dined on Oct 10, 2026

Such a great and memorable experience! Came here to celebrate a friend's birthday and they really took care of us. They even gave us some free drinks for my friend's birthday. We enjoyed the omakase so much that we want to do it again next time. Definitely recommending it to all my friends. its a must!

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Experience

Petite Omakase for Tuesday through Friday

Live Sushi Bar

4.9

4.9 (598)

$30 and under

Sushi

Potrero Hill / Dogpatch

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of Potrero Hill you'll find Live Sushi Bar a "come as you are", comfortable and inviting neighborhood sushi bar; serving both lunch and dinner. Come enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of our casual dining room or grab a seat at the bar and have some fun with our professional and creative sushi chefs. Live Sushi brings a fresh spin to your sushi favorites, offering unique interpretations and creative live specialties including live scallop, live uni, fresh oyster and spanish mackerel. From our specialty rolls to our authentic appetizer, there's something for everyone.

Top review

MAYGold

Dined on Sep 3, 2026

Get #1 Handroll and the seasonal upgrade on the Live Sushi combo. It’s affordable and SOOOOO delicious 🤤

Sushi Ran

4.7

4.7 (2613)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Sausalito

About the restaurant

Forty years ago, Sushi Ran opened its doors in Sausalito with a singular commitment: to honor Japanese culinary tradition with the finest ingredients and quiet dedication. That commitment has never wavered.

To mark this milestone, our menu features special anniversary food, wine and sake items every day.

Additionally we are hosting two intimate anniversary dinners — and we would be honored to have you join us.

Wednesday, May 13 — 6:00 PM

Wednesday, May 20 — 6:00 PM

This dinner is all inclusive of food and beverages, and a surprise presentation! $225 (gratuity & tax not included)

Each evening, Executive Chef and Partner Takanori Wada will lead an exclusive four-course dinner for just 24 guests, beginning with passed bites and a warm welcome.

The menu will reflect the full depth of Chef Taka's craft — thoughtful, seasonal, and composed with care.

Seating is strictly limited to 24 guests per event.

Top review

Kelly

Dined 4 days ago

Yosh and the team at Sushi Ran are simply the best. The absolute go to in the Bay area for a fresh and elegant experience.

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Popular dish

Premium Sashimi

Popular dish

Miso Glazed Black Cod

Popular dish

Shrimp & Basil Dumplings

Ace Wasabi Rock-N-Roll Sushi

4.7

4.7 (322)

$30 and under

Sushi

Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

About the restaurant

Ace Wasabi—the ultimate sushi hotspot in San Francisco. For an incredible 30 years, we've been serving up mouthwatering sushi that's not only delicious but also visually stunning.

Join us for happy hour, 5-6PM daily. Indulge in half-price sashimi platters + try our sake, and Japanese inspired signature cocktails, the perfect companion to your sushi feast. Then, stay every Wednesday and Thursday at 6PM for an epic bingo game—some friendly competition, prizes, and more delicious sushi.

Ready to join the party? Visit our website for our full menu + make a reservation to dine with us. Whether you're a sushi aficionado or just looking for a rockin' good time, Ace Wasabi is the place to be.

Top review

Natalie

Dined 3 days ago

I had this one on my list for quite some time and am so happy I finally got to experience it. I loved the food and felt that the value was very good for the quality and portion sizes of the food. The server was friendly and kind but the service felt a little bit disorganized to me. It took us about 15 minutes to be greeted after we sat and once we finally decided to ask a staff member for service, the server was pleasant but seemed very rushed. My husband and I had both ordered a drink, a roll, and the hot stone wagyu and because the table was tiny we asked to have our rolls first and then the wagyu so that everything could fit. We got our wagyu, then our drinks and then our rolls and nothing really fit on the table. I don’t fully blame the server though because it was pretty loud and cramped in the dining room in general. I loved the food and will absolutely be back but next time I would probably sit at one of the high top tables toward the front of the restaurant because when we were walking in and out of the place it seemed a lot quieter over there. Overall it was great but if you prefer a quiet spot I would recommend you order takeout from here.

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