Pabu Izakaya San Francisco

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

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   Evan VIP

   Chicago10 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   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

   Chicago1 review

   2.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   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 Francisco4 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 Francisco1 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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   Tosha VIP

   San Francisco2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

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

   First time at PABU celebrating our 16th anniversary. The food was incredible! Can’t wait to go back.
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   San Francisco1 review

   1.0

   Dined on April 6, 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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   Richard

   San Francisco8 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on March 26, 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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   Paul

   San Francisco5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 16, 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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    Jonathan

    San Francisco45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 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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