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   Steve

   San Francisco

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on December 8, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   It was our first time there. We shall be back when they change their menu. They are relatively expensive but provide good value.

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   HeatherK

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 4, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Truly a remarkable experience- visually each course is stunning and every bite delicious.

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   SteveL

   San Francisco

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 27, 2022

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   I showed up on time but the place was closed for medical emergency without any text or email notification, and no apology is offered the following days either.

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 26, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Authentic Japanese food and services. Very similar to what I experienced in Kyoto. We love it.

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 14, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Every plate was so special and had a variety of taste like a great vintage wine. Must go

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   ErnestY

   San Francisco

   9 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on February 13, 2022

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   Excellent service. Every dish was explained when they serve it. Each dish is unique and taste great.

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   Francis

   San Francisco

   67 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   67 reviews

   Dined on February 6, 2022

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   My wife took me to this restaurant for my belated birthday dinner and it was a unique experience. It does not serve standard sushi roll variety but rather is an authentic Kyoto-style Kaiseki. We decided to order the Takao in part to taste as many dishes and in part because prices are set to increase next month. The simmered sardine, sashimi dish, and especially the deep-fried icefish with Mitsuba stood out for me. I have a shellfish allergy so they switched out an Ebi dish for Salmon Roe but forgot to do that for abalone so I skipped it. We also ordered the Hakkaisan Sparkling Nigor, Niigata was is cloudy, sweet sake. The servers were professional and friendly. It's a different experience that's worth a try.

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   Allison

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 4, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Loved my time here! My boyfriend and I had the Kibune kaiseki dinner. The service was superb and the food was really yummy and beautifully presented. Would definitely come back!

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   SabinaB

   San Francisco

   8 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on February 2, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Ranzan is a fabulous restaurant. Modest, almost austere interior, ample space between the few tables. Many courses -- the meal lasted 3-½ hours. Beautiful plates. Nice presentation. Two waitresses, wonderfully attentive and japanese-style polite. Only two, because we were only, I think, 13 diners seated at 5 tables. And expensive. Two notes for possible improvement: 1 -- it was often hard to understand the waitresses, and we felt impolite asking her to repeat; and 2 -- the offered chopsticks were the cheapest possible kind, diner style throw-aways. A bit too economy-style for a Michelin star restaurant. Notwithstanding -- a wonderful experience. I hope that with so few diners, the restaurant survives, because it is a true enrichment of the Peninsula dining scene. Thank you for a beautiful, interesting, and tasty evening.

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    JenniferL

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very nice restaurant and great attention to detail. All of the dishes were exceptional and the service was wonderful. Would recommend for a special celebration.

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    johnbizprof

    San Francisco

    56 reviews

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    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Superb service; an elegant, refined room; absolutely amazing food. Pricey, but well worth it. One of the most memorable meals of my life.

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    EllenY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We have been to quite a few fine dining places in the Bay area, Ranzan is one of the best and I highly recommend it.

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    apbyt

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience2

    This is a place with really good Japanese kaiseki ryori, however this is an "expensive" meal and the ambiance of the restaurant doesn't match the cost of the meal. The ambiance is mediocre compared to the food which is beautiful, artistic and exquisite. It's a great experience but the service and the atmosphere of the restaurant doesn't match up to the experience and cost of the food.

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Expensive, but it is a culinary experience like I’ve never had before. Nicest people I’ve come across!

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    Jarrett

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was great, staff was friendly, very glad we made the walk there.

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    PeterP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Simply great place to have the authentic Japanese food!

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    Sunshine

    London

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2021

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    We enjoyed our dinner very much. Every course was presented and prepared well. The sake selection was good. The services was excellent. We will be back.

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    Joey

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    The restaurant is authentic Japanese with a focus on raw fish.

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    BrunoA

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Couldn’t be better. Second time we have dinner there and it’s very authentic Japanese food, style, and environment The service is top level Overall, I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for an authentic experience and great food

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    Foodie

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Simply put….. Fantastic Food, Ambiance, Service & Everything!!!

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    JimH

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    If you want to try a traditional Japanese Kaiseki, here is the place to go! Food tastes great and their service is also awesome!

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    Deanna

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We celebrated our 2 year anniversary here tonight. Everything from the food to the service was amazing. Thank you so much to Ranzan and the wonderful ladies who served us tonight!

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 2, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Overall one of the most unique dining experiences I’ve had in the Bay Area. The staff and the food are outstanding. Highly recommend for special occasions or celebrations

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    fyfy

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    An excellent restaurant to go to for a special occasion. We loved the multi-course kaiseki tasting menu where each item is themed on a different ingredient and a different cooking style. The serving sizes were just right. This was our first time eating indoors in over a year. The staff took our temperature and seated us in our own private dining room that normally held six but only had the two of us. The main dining hall similarly had the diners widely spaced out. The staff was masked and gloved at all times. This was our first time here. We picked the restaurant based on a whim and the excellent reviews. We will certainly be coming back.

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    MaiS

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love the service and food was excellent. Traditional Japanese kaiseki style, takes me back to meal I had at Ryokan! Would come back again

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Such a wonderful meal that transported my husband and I to Japan. A traditionally warm experience!

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service was immaculate!

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing experience! Food quality was top notch, felt like I was dining in Japan. Everything was of high quality! Highly recommend for a special occasion and dining ezperience. Love that I can get kaiseki in the Bay Area.

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2021

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Authentic Kyoto kaiseki food, good sake list and service from our waitress is wonderful ! My BF mentioned that he never encountered a waitress that has so much joy just to serve the customers. Food is good, too. The taste is like the ones I had in Japan, the only problem is the ingredients had to fly in from Japan, thus the higher price. I would say if you go to Kansei area in Japan and pay the same price, you would get a lot more foods for the value. Overall, excellent Japanese kaiseki choice in Bay Area. Highly recommend!

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    AgYas

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic food, service, and atmosphere. Authentic high-end Japanese food with particular interest in the best ingredients shipped from Japan. Unique choice of alcohol and flexible menu. Great restaurant for all occasions.

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    Loshalia

    Central Coast

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Spectacular service and amazingly delicious food

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    HanQ

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    During the COVID period, we had dinner, so the capacity was limited at 25%, which provides a better experience. Food tasted well and was also creative. The service was at the Japanese level great. We felt that it was both an excellent dinner and mind refreshing.

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    ClarenceC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 4, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and excellent service, for sure we will be back again.

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    Loshalia

    Central Coast

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Really nice environment and excellent service! All the dishes are delicious! Love this place! Super recommend this place for celebration!

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    wooky2000

    San Francisco

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Ranzan truly provides a unique Japanese kaiseki experience. First of all, yes it is pricey. And nothing from the interior decor screams ultra expensive. However everything is "proper". Service was with heart and Japanese hospitality as every employee seemed to be from the country. Food was great but I wouldn't necessarily say mindblowing. It certainly is creative and very clinical. Precision blend of various ingredients make a unique palate. But as Japanese cuisine purposefully does not mix the ingredients, they tend to complement rather than enhance or create a new discovery. The slight lack in top notch taste is made up with a beautiful presentation and number of courses. We had the Kibune which was the second most expensive one but by the end, we were both full and a bit exhausted. As we went through at least 10+ exquisite concoctions, it is tough to put a single review that describes all the taste but again, this restaurant is a collection of good hits rather than a single grand slam. Great for dates, anniversaries, or potential high end business meals. Extremely quiet so be prepared to talk softly.

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    KenM

    San Francisco

    82 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We enjoyed dining at Ranzan very much. The food reminded us of being in Japan. The service was excellent.

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Ranzan was a fantastic Kaiseki dining experience. They used very fresh ingredients (some local some imported) to offer 14 courses of both familiar and less than familiar dishes. We really enjoyed each course and the service staff was eager to please. It was a very personal dining experience and something I think everyone must do at least once in their lives if not once a season! The only area this restaurant has room to improve is regarding interior decor. It’s very minimalistic with not regard for comfort or ambiance.

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Birthday dinner on a quiet Sunday night. Service is amazing and the food like nothing we’ve had since visiting Kyoto years ago. Highly recommend.

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    PoornimaV

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Took my husband for his birthday and our good friend. They loved it! Service was great and dishes were interesting. Recommend it for people who like Japanese cuisine and a quiet meal.

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    ArmandoRWC

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    My wife and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary dinner at Ranzan. We live in Redwood City and didn’t know the restaurant was even in our city. I read the reviews and decided to try it out. The food was fantastic and so was the service. Ranzan offers kaiseki, traditional multi-course Japanese dinners. They also have an extensive saki menu. You select a fixed price menu item when you make your reservation. We selected the Takao option which included 16 courses. Kaiseki dining is food as art. Each course is beautifully presented. You’ll definitely appreciate the fresh ingredients and all the work it takes to put the dishes together. It’s all about the food and dining experience. It is a great place to celebrate a special occasion with family and friends. It is also a place I would take business associates.

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