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Large Party Room - ABSteak by Chef Akira Back - San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

ABSteak by Chef Akira Back - San Francisco

4.2
4.2
17 Reviews
$50 and over
Korean

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2 people
23:30
Booked 12 times today
  • Fancy
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Korean steakhouse with dry-aged meats, expertly crafted cocktails and world-class service where the heart and soul of authentic Korean flavors seamlessly intertwine with the essence of a fine steakhouse.

We officially open October 8th.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Korean, Steakhouse, Barbecue
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:30–23:00
  • Phone number
    (415) 421-9014
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    SOMA
  • Cross Street
    Ellis & Cyril Magnin
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 17 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ABSteak by Chef Akira Back in San Francisco offers a "fantastic" high-end Korean BBQ experience, featuring mouthwatering dishes like Snow Flower Kkotsal and Deung Shim. Guests rave about the "top-notch" service and attention to detail. While some encountered delays and menu availability issues, the overall dining experience remains impressive.

17 Reviews
  1. eunji

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The decor is so well done and the restaurant looks amazing! The quality of meat was superb as well. Drinks were tasty and the drink menu was extensive. My one qualm is we had a reservation for 6 guests and we were seated at a large table with another party. Usually they give separate tables or even a divider so it was def a diff experience. They also had private party rooms that weren’t in use for the duration we were there. We ordered 3 diff types of meat and all were so yummy. Give the yukhoe a try. It’s so well presented. And the dwaengjang jiggae was so perfectly seasoned. Overall the food, drinks, and vibes were great!

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  2. rey

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I enjoyed AB Steak by Chef Akira Back. 5 weeks old and you felt it with the whole experience. Highlights for me were the 45 Day Dry Aged Rib Eye and The AB Pizza. I will go Back give it another go.

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  3. Karina

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was amazing and fun, we loved her!! The hostess was also really nice in updating my reservation last minute. The restaurant was also super beautiful. Food was super good!

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  4. Kellie

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing dinner it was! Thank you Jay for everything…you were the BEST!!!

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  5. grace

    Sacramento

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Not sure if this was truly a Korean restaurant. The side dishes were so few and had to order everyting a la carte, including rice. Meat was not even enough for one person after 2 orders. Soup did not taste like Korean soup.

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  6. Michelle

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jay aka Jeremiah was the best server ever. Never had such a fabulous experience. We were celebrating a birthday and Jay made it extra special. We really appreciate you, Jay. We wouldnt have had such a memorable experience without you so thank you. Food-wise, AMAZING! The snow flower kkotsal is to die for. It melts in your mouth. The meat cuts are so delicious and reminds me of Korea. Amazing amazing hands down and cant wait to go back!

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  7. Farrah

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was average for the price. Service was pushy to order more food despite not being super hungry

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  8. Vicky

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good place for a date or special occasion. Food is great and you do not smell like meat after.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great high end Korean bbq. Loved the sliced tongue, galbi and bulgogi!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amanda was fantastic, service was done very well. Ample amounts of communication and Shane was seen doing table touches as well. The food was great quality. Another well done establishment by Akira.

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ABSteak by Chef Akira Back - San Francisco is rated 4.2 stars by 17 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
23:30
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for ABSteak by Chef Akira Back - San Francisco

124 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Ellis & Cyril Magnin
  • Area
    SOMA
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:30–23:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Korean, Steakhouse, Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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