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Ozumo

161 Steuart Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 882-1333
Ranked #292 of 3,220 restaurants in San Francisco
4.0 of 5 stars 147 Reviews
Price range: 42 AUD - 82 AUD
Cuisines: Japanese, Sushi
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Good for: Bar Scene, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Neighbourhood: The Embarcadero
Cross street: Mission Street
Description: Innovative, Contemporary Japanese cuisine offered at this serene, elegant, Zen-garden inspired restaurant located in the heart of San Francisco's Embarcadero District. Breathtaking bay views, authentic modern Japanese design, 30-person sushi bar, open kitchen and robata grill, sleek and sophisticated Sake Lounge, and a monumental Sake list are among some of the qualities that set Ozumo apart from all other Bay Area Japanese restaurants. Private dining facilities include an exclusive, glass-enclosed Sake Tasting Room and an elegant Kotatsu Room where guests can enjoy an authentic Japanese dining experience seated on zabuton cushions around a lowered granite table.
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Chicago, Illinois
Senior Contributor
33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The largest Saki menu that I have ever seen...it rivals a large wine book from big restaurants. The food here is great and the atmosphere is trendy. More

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See 13 more reviews by TravelBunnyFooFoo for San Francisco
Copenhagen, Denmark
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Thank you very much Ozumo - again.. Now I have been to Ozumo a couple of times.. The food is really great and especially the atmosphere in the bar is enjoyable, both for drinks and to eat if you are just in to have a relaxed time.. If you go into the restaurant then at first I think the restaurant... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Friendly and slick service, relaxed atmosphere. Possibly the best steak I've ever tasted (not convinced about the rice sticks though). Well worth a visit. More

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sydney australia
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

The black cod in miso is worth a special journey. All the standard Japanese dishes are very good but I would choose something less usual. More

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See 2 more reviews by kwnkillcare for San Francisco
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

We arrived with a party of 11 on a Wednesday with no reservations. They seated us in a private room with a sunken granite table. With such a large group we gave the waiter a budget and let him select the food and a couple bottles of saki. Everything was amazing. The best was a lobster and tuna roll with... More

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See 2 more reviews by Johnwmulligan for San Francisco
Tel Aviv, Israel
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

This is one of the more expensive sushi places around San Fransisco. The bottom line is, you are not paying for the sushi. Most of the cooks are not from Japan, use your imagination, i am sure you will be able to guess what low wage employees are being used here. The food is not great. I have had much... More

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california
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Nice atmosphere. Really fun happy hour....great before or after a show. Excellent Saki list. Cool decor. Close to Ferry building and many other eateries. More

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California
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

My brother and I always visit Ozumo when he's in town. Although it's expensive, the menu and ambience is fantastic. We normally get the Gyu Sashimi (lightly seared Zabuton beef), Gyu Kakuni (slow braised prime short ribs), Bucho (tempura shrimp topped with crabmeat & avocado), and Gindara (black cod). The staff is very friendly as well. More

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See 9 more reviews by Harmser for San Francisco
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

My family and I were really looking for some top quality sushi and we found that and more at Ozumo. The staff was awesome, the ambiance was great, we had a nice view and everyone at the restaurant acknowledged our presence. It was definitely a unique experience and I would recommend it to anyone in San Francisco to get and... More

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St.Louis
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

I loved this place. It has a great urban vibe. Seems to draw a large upscale after work crowd. It is on the water so if it is not too cold or windy, the view is awesome. Great sushi very creative. Their grilled fish is amazing. I would certainly go back! More

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