Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Kippu, Ebisu and Uji, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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San Francisco's Upscale Japanese Destinations
San Francisco is home to a world-class selection of upscale Japanese dining, where traditional techniques meet the city's innovative spirit. This curated collection features everything from intimate omakase counters like Kusakabe and Omakase to vibrant social hubs like Ozumo and KAIYŌ. Whether you are seeking the precision of masterfully sliced sashimi at Akiko's or the rich, savory depths of a Japanese steakhouse experience, these destinations offer an elevated taste of Japan in the heart of the Bay Area.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Japanese Restaurants in San Francisco | Upscale Japanese Food
- Kippu · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Ebisu · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Uji · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Sequoia Sake tasting room · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Hinodeya Ramen & Bar · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Nippon Curry · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Pokebola · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Kirimachi Ramen · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Udon Mugizo · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Torraku Ramen · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Cassava · rated 4/5: American.
- Moki's Sushi & Pacific Grill · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Marufuku Ramen · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Kona's Street Market · rated 3/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Uma: Japanese.
- Nara: Japanese.
- Yakiniku Shodai: Japanese.
- Menya Kanemaru: Japanese.
- Elephant Sushi: Japanese.
- Kiki: Japanese.
- Izakaya Yoki: Japanese.
- Shizen: Japanese.
- Hot Sauce and Panko: Japanese.
- Sanppo Sushi: Japanese.
- Pabu: Japanese.
- Nojo Ramen Tavern: Japanese.
- Sanraku: Japanese.
- Hinodeya Downtown: Japanese.
- Okane: Japanese.
- Nakama Sushi: Japanese.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
