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Live Sushi Bar, San Francisco, CA

Live Sushi Bar

4.7 (599)
$30 and under
Sushi
2001 17th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for happy hour
Nestled in the heart of Potrero Hill you'll find Live Sushi Bar a "come as you are", comfortable and inviting neighborhood sushi bar; serving both lunch and dinner. Come enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of our casual dining room or grab a seat at the bar and have some fun with our professional and creative sushi chefs. Live Sushi brings a fresh spin to your sushi favorites, offering unique interpretations and creative live specialties including live scallop, live uni, fresh oyster and spanish mackerel. From our specialty rolls to our authentic appetizer, there's something for everyone.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Live Sushi is the premiere sushi caterer in the Bay Area for all of your sushi needs. Our experienced chefs, combined with a phenomenal menu, can create and present unparalleled sushi for your next special event. No event is too large or small for you and your guests to enjoy the highest quality sushi and service available. From sushi platters to on-site sushi bars, we offer the very best of everything sushi.<br /><br />http://livesushibar.com/catering.html<br />
  • Neighborhood
    Potrero Hill / Dogpatch
  • Cross street
    Kansas Street
  • Parking details
    Easy parking right outside the restaurant
  • Public transit
    Bus Routes 22 27 9
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

What 599 people are saying

Live Sushi Bar 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Live Sushi Bar offers "great sushi" with "fantastic" service and a cozy ambiance. The "Omakase Tasting Box" and bento boxes are highlights, offering quality at reasonable prices. Although service can be slow during busy times, the "excellent" food and "beautiful ambience" make it worth the wait. Kid-friendly with attentive staff.
599 Reviews
  1. Heather VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The sashimi here is the best I’ve ever had, and the rolls are perfectly sized. I love the pottery they use for their plates and bowls. It’s just a little classier than most sushi restaurants and I’m here for it.

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  2. John VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area121 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    great sushi, great service, bento boxes are are great option, and reasonably priced for quality.

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  3. Gustavo VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente food! Beautiful ambience! Service a bit slow but worth waiting for.

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  4. Angela

    San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant!!! Sushi is delicious and service is fantastic!

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  5. Brian VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Order the Omakase Tasting Box. What a great selection of fish and wagyu for $75

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been there quite a few times and have always had a great experience. A little busy this time so food was a little slow. However the food is always top notch!!!

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  7. Chloe

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cozy and cute restaurant. Service was excellent and attentive! Food came out quick as well.

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  8. Michael

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant, it is our stable sushi spot in SF!

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  9. Kelley VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and sushi was deliciously fresh and had a great selection of seasonal fish! Paid the $8 extra for premium sushi for our live sushi combo and it was so worth it. Kid friendly - even gave my two kids little kids place settings. Oysters, gyoza, sushi and udon (my kids loved it!)

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  10. Brian VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area35 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time dining at Live Sushi. Sat at the sushi bar and were very impressed with the quality of the fish: very fresh with great flavor.

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FAQs

Live Sushi Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 861-8610.

Live Sushi Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 599 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. Potrero Hill / Dogpatch

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Live Sushi Bar

2001 17th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Kansas Street
  • Neighborhood
    Potrero Hill / Dogpatch
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Easy parking right outside the restaurant
  • Public transit
    Bus Routes 22 27 9
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Live Sushi is the premiere sushi caterer in the Bay Area for all of your sushi needs. Our experienced chefs, combined with a phenomenal menu, can create and present unparalleled sushi for your next special event. No event is too large or small for you and your guests to enjoy the highest quality sushi and service available. From sushi platters to on-site sushi bars, we offer the very best of everything sushi.<br /><br />http://livesushibar.com/catering.html<br />
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