Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Financial District / Embarcadero

This is for the night of the Chinese New Year parade, so it was very quiet inside an Italian restaurant adjacent to Chinatown. The servers were very attentive. The food was delicious. The desserts looked fabulous, but we were too full. We enjoyed our drinks, thought the complimentary bread was tasty, and devoured our 2 entrees: steak with lobster ravioli and branzino. Would love a whole fish option, but still, delicious food in a nice, spacious room.

We went for valentines, great experience! We’re seated immediately, food came out quickly & was very good. Plus one of the best espresso martinis in SF!

Had an awesome time! The starters were spot on fresh, flavorful, and just the right way to kick things off. The drinks? Perfectly made and super refreshing. The food itself was next level everything was cooked just right and packed with flavor. You can tell they use quality ingredients. On top of that, the vibe was just right great energy, cool atmosphere, and friendly service. Definitely a place I’d come back to. Highly recommend!

I wanted to bring my cousin here to try the food, and I was very lucky to land a reservation when I was notified of an opening two days before the date that I requested. Also, the staff was very accommodating and allowed me to add one more person to my party just two hours before my reservation…👌🏻! The food was great!😋!

You need to do the Omakase. My wife and I flew up for the day on a cheap flight and explored the city and you will not be disappointed with the Omakase experience especially if you sit and the dining counter over a table! Presentation, taste, and ambiance were all amazing. You will be taken care of! Thank you for everything Roka Akor and making my wife’s birthday special. I will fly back up just to visit again!