Yokai

Name: Yokai
Address: 545 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94105
Telephone: (415) 658-7654
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.3

4.3

20 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
Innovative

The Spirit of Japan and the Heart of San Francisco.

Yokai is a charcoal grill and vinyl bar created by Chef Marc Zimmerman and inspired by travel throughout Japan. The vibe is loungy and upscale casual. The focus of our kitchen is sourcing pristine Japanese and Californian ingredients and preparing them simply. We're located steps from Salesforce tower at 545 Mission Street in the heart of San Francisco. We offer lunch and dinner and the our cocktail bar is open all day.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Japanese, Californian
Hours of Operation
Bar Tue–Fri 11:00–22:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–14:00 Happy Hour Tue–Fri 14:00–18:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00
Phone number
(415) 658-7654
Website
https://yokaisf.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Marc Zimmerman

Location
545 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Area
Financial District / Embarcadero
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Year's Eve À La Carte DEPOSIT
US$75.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
$75 per person deposit
New Year's Eve $185 Tasting Menu - DEPOSIT
US$75.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
$185 per guest plus applicable tax and gratuity. Join us for dinner at Yokai to ring in the new year! Indulge in the sounds of Coltrane, Miles, Herbie and more, while reveling in the beauty of tantalizing flavors from our charcoal-fired grill, as we highlight luxurious ingredients in our multi-course, shared dining experience. We will be offering a memorable pre fixe menu w/ additional beverage specials available. Oishi Oyster - kaluga caviar Sashimi Salad - ocean trout, blood orange Uni Toast - braised wagyu, 1k island King Crab - ponzu butter, shichimi panko, kinome Black Truffle Custard - jidori egg, dashi Fire Roasted Duck Breast - marble potato, furikake, wild mushroom, spinach Double Chocolate Mochi Cake - toasted rice milk, gold

What 20 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4Service
4.4Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Yokai offers a "phenomenal" dining experience with a "brilliant bar" and friendly staff in a unique and ambient setting. While the food is often praised for its high quality and delightful flavors, some guests note smaller portions and occasional service delays. Perfect for a romantic night out or special occasions.

20 Reviews

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Sanaz
VIP
Los Angeles
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
All the food tasted bad. They were nice and took off the items we didn’t enjoy. But most the food was weird and inedible.
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Pauline
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every single is delicious honestly the best tasteful innovative yakitori
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Flora
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Portion too small but too expensive. Waitress too pushy. A little annoying. Won’t go again.
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Vanessa
VIP
Denver
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I wish I could say I had the chance to enjoy the food here, but unfortunately, that wasn't the case. Despite having a reservation, we weren’t allowed to order because the kitchen was closing in 5 minutes. To make matters worse, another table arrived after us at 9:30 PM and was served food without issue. This inconsistency was incredibly frustrating and made us feel dismissed. Reservations should ensure a proper dining experience, not a rushed or denied one.
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Diba
VIP
Denver
119 reviews
5.0
119 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tasty food but small portions. It was the first time we did a Restaurant Week menu and weren’t full by the end of the meal, and had to order more.
YokaiResponded on 19 November 2024
Thanks for visiting us, Diba! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and Restaurant Week menu. We appreciate your feedback about the portion sizes and will strive to improve. We look forward to serving you again at Yokai. Thank you for choosing us for your dining experience!
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Seattle
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very small portion for 2 for a $200 bill. The bass from the night club’s music right beside it is too loud for tables closer to the back exit door toward the restroom so it messes with the nice jazz music playing in the restaurant.
YokaiResponded on 19 November 2024
Thanks for the feedback! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food and service at Yokai. We apologize for the noise from the night club and appreciate your understanding. We're constantly working on improving our ambiance for all our guests. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon.
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Stephanie
San Francisco
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The food was nice but the service was pretty awful. The server was kind and pleasant but her skills left us wondering, what is happening? It was like no one really cared.
YokaiResponded on 19 November 2024
Hey Stephanie, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Yokai. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food, but we're sorry to hear that you felt our service didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide exceptional service to all our guests and it seems we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly use it to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you with our service. Best regards, The Management Team
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Greg
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food during the San Francisco restaurant week.
YokaiResponded on 15 November 2024
Thanks for visiting us, Greg! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food during San Francisco restaurant week and appreciated our efforts to offer great deals for our valued customers. It's always our goal to provide an exceptional dining experience, and we're glad we hit the mark for you. We can't wait to welcome you back at Yokai soon. Best wishes, The Management Team
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Mike
VIP
San Francisco
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very pricey and portions are small so it’s not the best ban for ur buck
YokaiResponded on 15 November 2024
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to review Yokai. We're pleased to hear that you found our service satisfactory and enjoyed our food. However, we're sorry to hear that you felt our prices were not representative of our quality. We also note your concern about our portion sizes. Your feedback is important to us and we will certainly take it into consideration. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience. Best regards, The Management Team
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Cindy
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We went for restaurant week, I’m glad we were able to do small bites of many things but I don’t think the portions are worth the value for restaurant week menu. Overall, the food was delicious!
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Yokai is rated 4.3 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

545 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105

Additional information

Area
Financial District / Embarcadero
Hours of Operation
Bar Tue–Fri 11:00–22:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–14:00 Happy Hour Tue–Fri 14:00–18:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Japanese, Californian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Marc Zimmerman
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://yokaisf.com/
Phone number
(415) 658-7654

Yokai

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Experiences

New Year's Eve À La Carte DEPOSIT

New Year's Eve $185 Tasting Menu - DEPOSIT

Menu

What 20 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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