Pabu Izakaya San Francisco

Name: Pabu Izakaya San Francisco
Address: 101 California Street, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94111
Telephone: (415) 535-0184
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (1411)

$31 to $50

Japanese

101 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Hot spot
Healthy

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Izakaya
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
Phone number
(415) 535-0184
Website
http://www.pabuizakaya.com/
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
Order direct

Location
101 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

PABU Omakase
$195.00 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 Toro & Caviar Tartare. We kindly ask that all members of the party enjoy this experience.

Private dining

What 1,411 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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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 in San Francisco offers a "trendy" and lively atmosphere perfect for both business dinners and special celebrations. Guests rave about the "best tuna sushi," "amazing" wagyu steak, and "exotically tasteful" Omakase. The service is often highlighted as "top-notch," with staff going "above and beyond" to enhance the dining experience.

1,411 Reviews

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Youlonda
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pleasant experience was had by all in attendance (group of 10). Service was great, food was great, all around it was a very good experience.
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Jackie
Hawaii6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came here on a Wednesday night for a business dinner. The atmosphere is trendy but quiet enough to have a conversation. Great wait staff and excellent food.
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lynn
Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was great. Server was fun. A very nice meal.
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Shane VIP
San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Service was good. Food has gone downhill and value is no longer very good
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anjelina
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
1.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Server didn’t even realize I had not received my sushi ? I had to ask him after waiting for a long time while my husbands food was getting cold . If I wouldn’t have asked him, he wouldn’t have checked in ?
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Evan VIP
Chicago / Illinois10 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We did not have a good experience. Service was good but most importantly the sushi was not. We sent back the fatty tuna as it smelled very fishy and the hamachi belly was tough and had bones in it. The Uni met our expectations. A disappointing dinner…
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Shuanghao VIP
Chicago / Illinois1 review
2.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Very slow service, average food and definitely not worth the price.
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Amanda
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hands down THE best tuna sushi I've had in the city! This place is pricy but you definitely get what you pay for... I also tried the wagyu steak (great) and the duck gyoza (amazing). Waitstaff were very knowledgeable. I would absolutely return.
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Ray B.
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was great time. The service and food was all top-notch.
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Encore
Unspecified1 review
3.0
Dined on May 6, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food is fine - it's too loud in the glass area, but lunch seems to always be sat there and the food takes FOREVER even when you put it in as soon as you sit down and a sub-60 minute lunch turns into 90
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FAQs

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

Pabu Izakaya San Francisco is rated 4.6 stars by 1411 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 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
Neighborhood
Financial District / Embarcadero
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.pabuizakaya.com/
Phone number
(415) 535-0184
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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Pabu Izakaya San Francisco

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

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Experiences

PABU Omakase

Private dining

The Entire Restaurant

PABU's Garden Atrium

Outdoor Patio

PABU's Warrior Rooms

Hikyaku Room

Custom inquiry

Menu

What 1,411 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Pabu Izakaya San Francisco offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Pabu Izakaya San Francisco restaurant rated?

Is Pabu Izakaya San Francisco currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information

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