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

Pabu Izakaya San Francisco

4.5
4.5
1400 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese
101 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Fancy
  • Hot spot
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

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Mina
  • Catering
    PABU is available for catering requests. Please contact us at catering@pabuizakaya.com or 415.730.4591
  • Private party facilities
    PABU - San Francisco can accommodate your party, large or small and can host special events for either lunch or dinner and is available to reserve in its entirety. Our Event Manager will assist in seamlessly planning your special event.
  • Private party contact
    Nancy Zammit: (415) 730-4591
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Cross Street
    Front Street Entrance
  • Parking details
    Street parking and various parking garages are located throughout the Financial District.
  • Public transit
    Bart station is located conveniently on Market and Davis Streets. Muni is located at Market and Geary Streets.
  • Entertainment
    The music at PABU - San Francisco is inspired by Quentin Tarantino soundtracks. Retro cool tracks set in a modern context, the music at PABU - San Francisco serves to create energy in the room.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

What 1,400 people are saying

Pabu Izakaya San Francisco reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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 San Francisco is celebrated for its "world class" service and atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for special occasions. Guests rave about the "amazing" food, particularly the sushi. The restaurant's "friendly and uplifting" staff consistently ensure memorable experiences, though some find certain dishes overpriced.
1,400 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Sushi and sashimi were not fresh. Fries and karaage were decent but overpriced for what they were. I would skip Pabu altogether and not recommend.

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  2. Richard

    San Francisco9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 26 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Ordered the Omakase and was highly disappointed. Many of the dishes seemed prepared earlier in the day. Nothing special and overpriced. Avoid. We would have been better off with standard rolls and nigiri. Would have saved $200-300 for our group of 4. Cocktails were tasty and interesting.

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  3. Paul

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I celebrated my birthday and anniversary with my wife and our friends. We did the Omakase and I can't believe how much fun it was. Fei and Gio made took charge in creating a memorable time. The food choices were exotically tasteful and beyond what I could've asked for since it was my first time trying a tasting. Pabu truly sets the bar for customer service, presentation, and quality. Every single staff member is friendly, kind, and uplifting.

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  4. Jonathan

    San Francisco45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    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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  5. stevey

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    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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  6. Maximilian VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Been meaning to come here for a while, finally find sometime book a reservation, I get there and they’re telling me they close in a few mins. I was very disappointed as I had planned to really sit and enjoy the menu. Had two cocktails, had almost $300 worth of food to go so I was bit upset as It was not the same.

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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 1400 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. San Francisco
  5. Financial District / Embarcadero

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Pabu Izakaya San Francisco

101 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Front Street Entrance
  • Area
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • 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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Izakaya
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking and various parking garages are located throughout the Financial District.
  • Public transit
    Bart station is located conveniently on Market and Davis Streets. Muni is located at Market and Geary Streets.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Mina
  • Entertainment
    The music at PABU - San Francisco is inspired by Quentin Tarantino soundtracks. Retro cool tracks set in a modern context, the music at PABU - San Francisco serves to create energy in the room.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    PABU is available for catering requests. Please contact us at catering@pabuizakaya.com or 415.730.4591
  • Private party facilities
    PABU - San Francisco can accommodate your party, large or small and can host special events for either lunch or dinner and is available to reserve in its entirety. Our Event Manager will assist in seamlessly planning your special event.
  • Private party contact
    Nancy Zammit: (415) 730-4591
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