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Pabu Izakaya - Pabu Izakaya San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

Pabu Izakaya San Francisco

4.5
4.5
1398 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Fancy
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Founded by Chefs Michael Mina and the late Ken Tominaga, of the famed Hana Japanese Restaurant in Sonoma County, PABU Izakaya brings forth a modern take on traditional izakaya-style dining. Now, with Tominaga’s son Keita as Chef/Partner, PABU continues to be a destination for world-class sashimi, sushi, grilled meats from the robata and a seasonal cocktail menu. The restaurant offers the finest locally and globally sourced jet-fresh seafood flown in daily from Japan’s famed Toyosu Market accented by its signature selection of A5 Japanese Wagyu.

Please note: Restaurant Week menu will be offered for reservations between 4:00 – 8:00 pm only

Additional information

  • Location
    101 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
  • Phone number
    (415) 535-0184
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Izakaya
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–21:00 Happy Hour Mon–Sat 16:00–17:30
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking and various parking garages are located throughout the Financial District.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Mina
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

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Experiences

  • PABU Omakase

    US$165.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy some of the best of what we have to offer here at Pabu Izakaya by selecting our six course Omakase menu with an optional $85 sake pairing. This menu showcases the freshest fish available to us along with signature dishes such as our Hot Stone Duo of Japanese and American Wagyu. We kindly ask that all members of the party enjoy this experience.
    PABU Omakase photo

Private dining

Menu

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What 1,398 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • San Francisco

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pabu Izakaya in San Francisco is celebrated for its "excellent omakase experience" and "creative Japanese Izakaya dishes." Guests frequently praise the "exceptional service," noting memorable staff interactions with servers like Sergio and sake sommelier Stuart. While pricing leans higher, the fresh sushi and "beautifully artistic plating" often justify the cost.

1,398 Reviews

  1. Jonathan

    San Francisco42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pabu continues to be my go-to restaurant when entertaining out-of-town guests. My friends from New York and Los Angeles were just as impressed with their dining experience. The food, the service, and the ambience were all world class!

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  2. stevey VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience! I love the location, the ambience, the food, and the service!

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  3. Tom

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and hospitality from Bobby and his team

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  4. Garrett

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great service and excellent, high quality sushi. Definitely recommend and I would come back in the future!

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  5. Zakhary

    Hawaii1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The valentine’s dinner set was pretty bad. Hard sushi rice and cheap tasting fish. Surprisingly the wagyu steak was a home-run, very tasty and cery tender.

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  6. Ngoc

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Slow and boring service for Valentine experience set.

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  7. Erin VIP

    San Francisco20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff went above and beyond to make sure we had a special experience, especially JP. Food was amazing, atmosphere was trendy and fun. Great place to celebrate something or go for happy hour.

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  8. M VIP

    San Francisco19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was extremely delayed and slow, didn’t start drink orders until 25 min after sitting, and the food didn’t arrive at the table for another 25 minutes. Ridiculous. Udon noodles aren’t prepared with any broth options, and the hamachi was very dry. I’ll never return or recommend.

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  9. Sebastian VIP

    San Francisco13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was good. But the rolls were disappointing.

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  10. Eric

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ate and drank was terrific, and the service was exceptional. Would definitely return.

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FAQs

Pabu Izakaya San Francisco offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Pabu Izakaya San Francisco also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 535-0184.

Pabu Izakaya San Francisco is rated 4.5 stars by 1398 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Pabu Izakaya San Francisco

101 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (415) 535-0184
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Izakaya
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–21:00 Happy Hour Mon–Sat 16:00–17:30
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking and various parking garages are located throughout the Financial District.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Mina
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

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