Ōwa

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 21 November 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   Food was uniformly excellent and well-timed in presentation; service was pleasant and attentive. Noise level was so high that the entire experience was ruined — we won’t be going back. So sad!
   

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   Brandon

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   vip
   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 20 November 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Great vibe. But VERY mediocre sushi. Not worth the price. Don't recommend.
   

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   kaelyn

   Austin

   4 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 17 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food, long wait for our RESERVATION (1 hour) but comped our appetizers and drinks for this
   

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   Bjorn

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 15 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing first experience and a warm welcome from the owner Mario, highly recommended!
   

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   Matthew

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 15 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Perfect place to celebrate a birthday. Balance between the bar setting, the dining room and the food is on point and the hospitality was great. Highly recommend. Manny’s service was excellent as well.
   

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   Guy

   Los Angeles

   3 reviews

   1.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 10 November 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 1

   Owa was too loud, poor decor for the money and no hot sake
   

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   Shelby

   Los Angeles

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 9 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food and service. 1000/10 recommend! The spicy tuna, miso cod and crudos were my favorite!
   

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   Corin

   Los Angeles

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 8 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wow OWA! That was by far the best sushi I have had in LA in years. Everything we ate was delicious, the service is incredible, the design/decor stunning and the crowd super cool (in the best way). It's accessible and inviting, with lots of different spaces to sit in -- each with their own vibe. We opted for the patio with the beautiful tiny lights strung above and fireplace burning logs which made it so cozy. Let me start by saying Gigi's greeting (the hostess) makes you feel like you're the most special customer of the night and somehow, she makes everyone feel this great. She set the tone for a perfect evening. Manny (our server) was friendly and helped us navigate the menu, making recommendations when asked and they were spot on. Clearly the great attitude and warmth of the staff starts at the top as Chris, the manager, is welcoming, accessible, very present and checks in on everyone, making sure everything is perfect and everyone is happy. The atmosphere is that warm from top to bottom, and the food.....it's fantastic. We had the Kampachi Crudo (the perfect starter) and the Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice (beyond!) as appetizers. then we got a Kinney roll (salmon, tuna and much more-- a favorite of mine now), the fresh crab California Roll (so fresh -- best California roll in LA), and the Soul Roll (complex, so many flavors and so delicious (worth the steep price tag on it). Oh, and be sure and get the dessert (we had a sort of matcha tiramisu thing that was unreal). Also, the signature cocktails are stunning and tasty -- totally live up to the mixologist's reputation! I had the Spicy Owl and my friend had the Lychee Love Me (actually we each had two of them and I bet you will too). Can you tell I loved it here? I've told all my friends and now I'm telling you.
   

   ŌwaResponded on 11 November 2024

   Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Ōwa. It's wonderful to know that our sushi, service, atmosphere, and desserts lived up to your expectations. We're also glad that you appreciated the unique combination of spaces we offer. We're committed to creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for all our guests. We can't wait to welcome you back for another fantastic evening. It is guests like you that we show up every day for and we are so appreciative of your kind words! Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   robert

   Los Angeles

   17 reviews

   3.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on 26 October 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   waaay to expensive for the quality. Pric eper one piece of sushi??
   

   ŌwaResponded on 28 October 2024

   Hi, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We're sorry to hear that you found our pricing to be higher than expected. At Ōwa, we aim to provide the best quality food and service to our customers and we appreciate your feedback as it helps us to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance...
   

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    Adam

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2

    Friendly staff good food, lots of drink options but very bad acoustics and ambiance. Too expensive for the overall quality of the experience.
    

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