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Okaeri Japanese Bistro, San Francisco, CA

Okaeri Japanese Bistro

4.8
4.8
161 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Welcome to Okaeri SF, where we showcase both traditional Japanese dishes and an innovative omakase experience. Our chefs bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the kitchen, creating a dining experience that is truly one-of-a-kind.

Our menu features a wide range of authentic Japanese dishes, including nigiri, sashimi, rolls, and tempura. We also offer a selection of unique fusion dishes that blend traditional Japanese flavors with modern culinary techniques.

Our omakase experience is a must-try for any foodie. This multi-course meal features a selection of the freshest, most flavorful ingredients, carefully chosen and prepared by our talented culinary team. Each dish is a surprise, designed to showcase the chefs' skills and creativity.

We invite you to come and experience the art of Japanese cuisine at Okaeri SF. Whether you're a fan of traditional dishes or looking to try something new, we have something for everyone. Thank you for choosing us for your dining experience.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Creative Japanese, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 655-9588
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 161 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Francisco

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Okaeri Japanese Bistro offers an exceptional dining experience with its "amazing omakase" and "superb quality ingredients." Guests love the "intimate setting," "attentive service," and unique dishes like the Signature Toast. While some note time constraints, the overall consensus praises Okaeri for its "delicious food" and "welcoming atmosphere." Perfect for special occasions or date nights.

161 Reviews
  1. Jennifer

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    This was a birthday dinner. We made a reservation at a time offered. We showed up on time, but our bar seats weren’t ready so we got moved to a table. Once we sat we were rushed the entire time. Rushed to order, rushed to eat, and leave. The staff took things off the table, like the soy sauce, before we were finished using/eating. It could have been a much nicer experience had they not rushed the service. Pretty disappointing experience overall. Unfortunately it was not a birthday celebration worthy meal.

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  2. Erick

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a quality dinning experience here. Food and service were excellent. Restaurant was also clean and modern. Would definitely recommend.

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  3. Charles

    VIP

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful omakase dinner. Definitely will be coming back

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  4. Alessandra

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience as always. This is the second time that we celebrated my sister’s birthday and the staff always makes it so memorable. We love coming here. If you want high quality with great a great experience and service, this is your place.

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  5. Shivani

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! Service was great and the Omakase menu was delicious. Definitely recommend this place.

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  6. Hudson

    VIP

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible. The chefs were very talented. It was fun to watch ‘em make sushi at the bar.

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  7. Carmen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been back to Okaeri several times now and the food and service is always outstanding. This time we had dinner with our friends who just had a baby and the newborn came with us. The staff at Okaeri made every effort to make sure we were comfortable with the baby. We normally like to do the omakase set but decided to pick our own nigiri’s this time. every piece of fish was fresh and tasty, and had garnish that went really well with them. highlights were the ocean trout belly, engawa, hokkaido uni, snow crab, amaebi, and negi toro handroll. the handroll is a must get for me! for appetizers, we really liked the oyster skewers, chicken karage, and ankimo.

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  8. Rick

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. Great price for an omakase! The add-ons are a must try though. The Signature Toast, Crystal Uni and Scallop Skewer are awesome!

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  9. Howard

    VIP

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We live in the neighborhood and Okaeri has become a go-to for sushi. Last night the fish didn’t all taste as fresh as usual, and our server was off. Speaking very quietly, and really fast, she was hard to understand. And 3 different starters we requested were not available. Very awkward as for each item we heard “I’m very sorry, we don’t have that tonight.” That happened 3 times. Should be explained up front.

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  10. savithri

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    sleeper HIT!!! Incredible sushi even for SF standard and great prices given the quality. Super attentive service and really sweet staff. will be returning! also flexible with changing my res time on a friday night.

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FAQs

Okaeri Japanese Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 655-9588.

Okaeri Japanese Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 161 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today

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Google Map for Okaeri Japanese Bistro

3515 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110-2416

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Mission
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Creative Japanese, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
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