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Niku Steakhouse, San Francisco, CA
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Niku Steakhouse

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$50 and over
Steakhouse
61 Division St., San Francisco, CA 94103
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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for fine wines
Located in San Francisco’s Design District, Niku Steakhouse is a meat-focused restaurant, highlighting an in-house dry aging program, exclusive cuts of coveted Japanese A5 wagyu with an emphasis on wood fired cooking.

Niku, by the Omakase Restaurant Group, hosts a dining room oriented around a roaring custom binchotan charcoal and wood-fired grill, where guests watch as Executive Chef Dustin Falcon (Lazy Bear, The French Laundry) and his team prepare steaks to perfection. At Niku, there is a true marriage of American and Japanese sensibilities. Falcon’s cooking is driven by the terroir of Northern California — which finds its way onto the menu through foraged ingredients and products from local farmers — met with the highest quality domestic and A5 Japanese Beef.

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Executive chef: Dustin Falcon

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    MICHELIN 1 Star2023
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    MICHELIN 1 Star2022

From the OpenTable editors: Packed since it opened its gilded door in 2019, this swanky steakhouse is the spot for prime Japanese and American Wagyu, dry-aged at the next-door butchery. Grab a seat at the 18-seat chef’s counter to watch Dustin Falcon (of Lazy Bear and French Laundry fame) throw down the tomahawk steaks and crispy pig ears that helped the one-of-a-kind restaurant earn one MICHELIN Star.

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  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Japanese Speciality, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 829-7817
  • Website
    https://www.nikusteakhouse.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The private dining room at Niku Steakhouse consists of both plush banquette seating and sturdy chairs. We feature two large tables that seat 6 comfortably, with a total of 14 guests maximum.To book our private dining room, visit our website https://www.nikusteakhouse.com/events-private-dining
  • Location
    61 Division St., San Francisco, CA 94103
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
  • Neighborhood
    SOMA
  • Cross street
    Division / Henry Adams
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Niku Steakhouse's menu was last updated on 2/21/2023.

Starters

  • Chicory Salad$19.00

    hazelnut, medjool dates, tokyo turnips, roasted apple dressing

    • Miyagi Oysters$28.00

      green apple & persian cucumber relish, wasabi créme fraîche

      • Chilled Dungeness Crab$32.00

        grilled celtuce, tangelo, marinated cucumber, chiles

        • Chicken Liver Mousse$24.00

          pomegranate gelée, persimmon, smoked cocoa nib & sesame brittle, milk bread

          • Beef Tartare$28.00

            fermented pepper & lime, niitaka pear, fudgy egg yolk, crispy beef tendon

            • Roasted Sunchokes$21.00

              trout roe, brown butter sabayon, meyer lemon, sea lettuce

              • Crescenza Tortelloni$25.00

                caramelized leeks, bloomsdale spinach, grilled endive, preserved meyer lemon

                • Crispy Pig Ears$19.00

                  chile de arbol, fish sauce caramel, cilantro leaves, alliums

                  • Meatball$19.00

                    domestic & japanese wagyu, ginger, scallion, egg yolk, tare sauce

                    • Bone Marrow$28.00

                      roasted short rib, chanterelles, bordelaise, horseradish crème fraîche

                      Ember Roasted

                      • Cod, Smoked Fish Broth, La Ratte Potato, Kohlrabi$52.00

                        • Australian Wagyu Filet Mignon$105.00

                          • Prime Ribeye$115.00

                            • Bryan Flannery Dry Aged New York Strip$105.00

                              • Rancho El17 Tomahawk$175.00

                                • Westholme Short Rib, Smoked & Braised, Black Garlic Jus$115.00

                                  • A5 Satsuma$135.00

                                    somm's selection - 2005 clos du marquis, saint-julien - pairing $40 / full glass $75

                                    • A5 Omi-Gyu$155.00

                                      somm's selection - 2007 arpepe grumello "buon consiglio" valtellina riserva- pairing $30 / full glass $55

                                      • A5 Tasting$275.00

                                        pairing pour of both wines - $65

                                        Sides

                                        • Crispy Potato, Wagyu Fat, Chickpea Miso$17.00

                                          • Koshihikari Rice, Ginger Scallion, Aged Black Vinegar$13.00

                                            • Grilled Maitake Mushroom, Douglas Fir Cure$18.00

                                              • Baby Bok Choy "Collard Greens", Apple Cider Gastrique, Bacon Lardons$17.00

                                                • Pickled Market Vegetables$12.00

                                                  • Buckwheat Parker House Rolls, Cultured Butter$12.00

                                                    Last updated: February 21, 2023

                                                    What 903 people are saying

                                                    Niku Steakhouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

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                                                    4.7
                                                    4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                    • 4.7Food
                                                    • 4.8Service
                                                    • 4.6Ambience
                                                    • 4.2Value

                                                    Noise • Moderate

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                                                    • San Francisco Bay Area

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                                                    • San Francisco

                                                      Steakhouse

                                                    Review summary

                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                    Niku Steakhouse promises a sublime dining experience with "spectacular food and service." Guests rave about the "perfectly cooked steak" and "extraordinary steakhouse experience," highlighting their attention to detail and accommodating staff. Although pricey, Niku's "sleek decor" and "incredible meal presentations" make it ideal for special occasions.
                                                    903 Reviews

                                                    1. Sammi VIP

                                                      Fort Lauderdale13 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Amazing experience. Service was impeccable. Tomahawk steak was cooked to perfection. Soft shell crab and crispy pig ears for starters were so so good. Wagyu fat brown was amaze.

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                                                    2. alondra

                                                      Central Coast1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      We got the Australian Wagyu tomahawk, 4 cocktails, beef tartare, crispy potatoes, house made rolls, ice cream and enjoyed house curated tasting samples free of charge which were amazing. Everything was delicious and unforgettable. The service was spectacular, efficient, polite and very knowledgeable about all the menu items. They offer wonderful recommendations for any palate and helped us choose a wonderful set of courses we thoroughly enjoyed. Favorite restaurant I’ve been to so far, with a beautiful ambiance and environment. We will definitely be revisiting soon.

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                                                    3. Angelina VIP

                                                      Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Had an amazing birthday dinner here! The server was extremely knowledgeable, attentive, and had a great attitude. The steaks and the bone marrow starter were well worth the price!

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                                                    4. Annie VIP

                                                      San Francisco Bay Area1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      incredible food and service! we had the best seat in the house at the chefs counter and got to interact with the kitchen. can’t wait to come back and being friends with us.

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                                                    5. Niki Myrto

                                                      Unspecified1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Spectacular food and service! Love going there every time e

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                                                    6. OpenTable Diner

                                                      San Diego1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on May 20, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Great service

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                                                    7. Frantz

                                                      San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

                                                      3.0

                                                      Dined on May 20, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                      2. Food 3
                                                      3. Service 3
                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                      The food served was tasty but my steak was overcooked. I ordered medium rare and got medium well. The server never came to ask how was it. Had to flag him down to get the steak I ordered which did come quickly. The experience and restaurant decor is more at what you would find in any hotel and not a Michelin starred restaurant. It’s sad because when I ate at their prior location the experience was vastly superior.

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                                                    8. Thomas

                                                      Portland1 review

                                                      3.0

                                                      Dined on May 18, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                      2. Food 3
                                                      3. Service 3
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      For such a hugely expensive meal just expected an equally valuable experience. I feel like my $275 steak wasn't quite as good as the $45 cut I get from my grocery butcher. Also not cooked as requested and I rarely (no pun intended) return a steak to cook longer. The service was average. Our server seemed bored. The manager who checked on us was great tho. He was attentive.

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                                                    9. Christie

                                                      San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

                                                      3.0

                                                      Dined on May 17, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 2
                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                      The new location definitely more crowded. And the food did not disappoint. However, our waitress kind gave a very snooty feel. We asked for a fork for the dessert n she replied it’s a finger food !! Really?! I prefer the original location n the service definitely way better.

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                                                    10. Belen

                                                      Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on May 16, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      We picked Niku to celebrate our elopement and it was the perfect choice. We don’t fine dine often and Niku did not disappoint. My husband has some dietary restrictions and Niku was more than happy to accommodate to them. The staff were lovely and friendly, the food was absolutely delicious, and we left feeling happy we spent our first dinner as a married couple in such a great place.

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                                                    Niku Steakhouse is rated 4.7 stars by 903 OpenTable diners.

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                                                    61 Division St., San Francisco, CA 94103

                                                    Dining areas

                                                    Additional information

                                                    • Award-winning
                                                      1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
                                                      2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
                                                    • Cross street
                                                      Division / Henry Adams
                                                    • Neighborhood
                                                      SOMA
                                                    • Hours of operation
                                                      Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                    • Price
                                                      $50 and over
                                                    • Cuisines
                                                      Steakhouse, Japanese Speciality, Farm-to-table
                                                    • Dining style
                                                      Fine Dining
                                                    • Dress code
                                                      Smart Casual
                                                    • Parking details
                                                      Street Parking
                                                    • Payment options
                                                      AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                    • Additional
                                                      Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                    • Website
                                                      https://www.nikusteakhouse.com/
                                                    • Phone number
                                                      (415) 829-7817
                                                    • Private party facilities
                                                      The private dining room at Niku Steakhouse consists of both plush banquette seating and sturdy chairs. We feature two large tables that seat 6 comfortably, with a total of 14 guests maximum.To book our private dining room, visit our website https://www.nikusteakhouse.com/events-private-dining

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