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Roka Akor - San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

Roka Akor - San Francisco

4.7
4.7
1985 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese
Nestled in the heart of San Francisco’s Jackson Square (on the north side of the Financial District), Roka Akor is modern in approach, Japanese in spirit, and features a contemporary, chef-driven menu with dishes meant to be shared. Menu highlights include exquisite cuts of prime steak, rare Wagyu from various regions of Japan, grilled seafood, and sushi. Roka’s signature robata grill creates an experience you won’t find in any other steakhouse. Our cuisine is complemented by signature cocktails, wine, sake, and an extensive and award-winning list of fine whiskies. Roka Akor San Francisco offers a beautiful setting with its timeless design featuring earthy, natural elements in a contemporary yet comfortable setting. Our thoughtful dining space provides the right backdrop for any occasion. Our large, energetic dining room offers a full view of our signature robata grill, exclusive counter seating allows guests to interact with the chefs. Roka Bar is a sleek basement lounge where you can host a happy hour or indulge in a night cap. A private dining room is available for business dinners or special occasions, and all or part of the sleek Roka Bar may be utilized, as well.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 43 times today
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Japanese

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (415) 362-8887

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Catering

    Catering Orders need to be placed 48 hours prior. You can contact our events coordinator for further details.

  • Private party facilities

    Accessible for private celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries, corporate meetings, and more, Roka Akor’s private rooms and event design planners will ensure every private party is a seamless and unforgettable dining experience. Roka Akor’s private dining options can accommodate up to 400 guests.

  • Private party contact

    Chandler Makuta: (415) 326-8051

  • Neighborhood

    Financial District / Embarcadero

  • Cross street

    Jackson & Montgomery (entrance on Jackson)

  • Parking details

    PARKING TIP<br />Parking can be a challenge in our neighborhood. For convenient parking there is a lot located on Columbus St. just north of Jackson St.

  • Entertainment

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Check out our new M Room Restaurant

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM,Mon - Thu - 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM,Fri - Sat - 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    The M Room is our new Restaurant Concept with The Macallan. Located, adjacent to Roka Akor Chicago in River North. A one of a kind, tasting menus highlighting the ingredients and flavors using in The Macallan whisky-making process. Offering two tasting menus (5 or 9 courses) as well as a Vegetarian option. Exclusive beverage pairings designed for those new to Scotch Whisky and enthusiasts alike. Intricate craft cocktails featuring The Macallan, and neat pours of limited edition and rare age statement whisky are plentiful. Reservations for The M Room are available on: www.MRoomChicago.com

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What 1,985 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Japanese

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  1. Houston

    San Francisco

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Special shoutout to Carlos & Ari - always a great time!
  2. OliviaL

    London

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious, fresh, and interesting Asian food. Lots of options, but not so many that it detracted from the quality and craftsmanship of each dish.
  3. Breezy

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service from start to finish. The GM Mel(Extremely good what what he does!), the server, the hostess and everyone we came into contact with greeted us warmly and made us feel like were VIPs. The service and attention they showered on us was excellent and we felt like they are on top of things. The A5 sampler was divine, melt in your mouth, you''l be thinking about it all week good. The octopus was wonderful and the king alaskan salmon was particularly good, I really enjoyed the New York Strip with mushrooms. All of the rolls we got were fresh and well balanced. The presentation was beautiful! The desserts were all great, we had one of each and the mango rice pudding and the cheesecake were excellent, We will be back!
  4. NancyL

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    It was a nice place for Mother’s Day dinner. Quality was good but definitely pricey.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Food is insane, and I probably had the best lava cake of my life.
  6. Recommend

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The food is great and it has a cool vibe. Came for my birthday with my husband and we shared 4 dishes, mostly sushi and all were really good. Our server made some great recommendations and gave me a free dessert. My only suggestion is to come for dinner by 7-7:15pm. The busboy was a little too eager to clear our plates as we approached 9pm when the kitchen closes. The staff is serious about wanting to leave work on time.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    They put us at a communal table with a bench for a chair, I asked if we could move to a table because i wanted to sit back on a chair. but they said no. Even though there were four tables that sat empty throughout our whole meal and even when we left. Just didn’t make sense that they wouldn’t let us move. The hostess said that you have to make a note on the reservation to sit at the regular tables. which is absolute lies. However, our server was good, he tried to get us moved but the hostess wasn’t allowing it. The food wasn’t great and that’s not a biased comment. my steak was raw, and i mean actual raw meat. it was cold in the middle. I asked for a medium. This standard of restaurant and the prices they charge it’s just the service you should receive. I most certainly will never dine at that restaurant again.
  8. PurpleHaze

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is always outstanding. There is a little higher noise level upstairs but not to the point where you can’t converse. The room has a great vibe. Eating down stairs in the bar can be a little more intimate for a small group. The sushi is top shelf. For a real treat (a little pricey) try Omakase. The chef decides for you so it is a little bit of an adventure. The mix can include some user input so you can tailor the meal to your desire if you want to add some additional wagyu. Cocktails will not disappoint.
  9. stephaniec

    San Francisco

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sophisticated, modern and stylish restaurant. Omakase was a special treat and good value for the amount and quality. Service was friendly and professional. The tables are well spaced, so you can have easy private conversations, yet also is fun for larger groups. Highly recommend this for full Japanese cuisine experience!
  10. PeterW

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was outstanding and our server, Eric, was absolutely the best. We will certainly return.
  11. Fabien

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food was great, we loved the Omakase. The let down was the experience at the Sushi counter. Unlike what you would experience at any other japanese restaurant, here there is no experience. We were just left in the corner, partially forgotten by the service at the beginning (20mn), no interaction whatsoever with chefs and big ceramic bowls obstructing the view. I understand that it’s busy and they have lot to take care of, but In this case, don’t have a sushi counter. It’s pointless.
  12. SaraR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing dinner and ambient, I took my friend for the first time for her 42nd birthday and she loved it too! Everything we order was absolutely delicious!!!
  13. JamesConnolly

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, staff was very welcoming. They remembered it was our anniversary and wrote us a hand written card + gave us a free desert + champagne. Would highly recommend anyone who is looking for a dinner for a special occasion. The manager Mel is amazing!
  14. EllenC

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about this place is fantastic! We loved the black cod!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience2
    Anniversary, maybe we were too casual but the staff seemed a bit condescending and rude.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service is always top notch as the food too. Love this place.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Service and food were outstanding. The prices are also reasonable for quality food. Must try the yellowtail appetizer. The place’s appearance is just Ok and it’s quite loud.
  18. Manu

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently delicious, great service and great drinks. You can’t go wrong at Roka!
  19. Globalist

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience2
    Food was great. Tables set too close and noise level painfully high!
  20. gourmand

    Edmonton

    86 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time this week. The food and service are superb.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Picked the Omakase Menu. This was an outstanding choice, great value the money. Compliments to the Chefs, every dish tasted exquisite. But what elevated the experience were: 1) the way the wait staff interacted, like you were the most special guest for the night and 2) the way the dishes were presented, seemed like a well choreographed dance and each dish an aria.
  22. gourmand

    Edmonton

    86 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always eat here when in San Francisco. It's the best sushi in town.
  23. Jelly

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing birthday experience. I would come here every year for every birthday. The entire night was an experience: beginning with complimentary champagne, the best omakase, desert, and a thoughtful birthday card. Thank you Roka Akor!
  24. Pleased

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The kitchen closes at 9 pm, so be sure to get there at least 75 minutes beforehand. We got there at 8:15 pm Service was almost superb, from the minute we walked in to leaving. I loved the fact that when I told the maitre d' that I would like a table in a warm and quiet spot, he escorted us directly to the "private" room. Perfect. The only glitch was the waiter asking us to pay our check before we could do so. The staff likes to leave on time. Strongly recommend the Wagyu steak tartare. Yum!
  25. AshleyJ

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed the maki rolls and blood orange margarita. Service was excellent.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best meals ever. Old Fashion was decadent. The wagyu was best I ever had and lobster melted in your month. The corn was great too.
  27. LeeK

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food, service and ambience. Celebrating my daughter’s birthday, when getting ready to leave the waiter brought a desert with a candle and wished my daughter a happy birthday. Very nice touch.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great thank you to our server for the recommendations
  29. Bruno

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience5
    After going to Roka several times with great experiences, we have decided to try the Omakase. The food quality was good, no doubt about that. However, it is not worthy $350.00 (after taxes, per couple) for sure. At the end of the dinner, I was asked by the manager how was it. After I said that I was disappointed, I received more apologies from different staff members than I received food from the kitchen. Nobody tried to do anything, only apologies after apologies. Roka is a good Japanese restaurant, but the Omakase is a disappointment.
  30. AAEats

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Roka Akor is a fantastic restaurant! We did the omakase and sake pairing and loved every course! Highly recommend
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was amazing. Food was amazing. You will not be disappointed in coming here, will definitely be back! Get the sweet corn
  32. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely WONDERFUL experience. Tanner and Payton (sorry if misspelled) were just wonderful. Our entire experience was stellar from the food to the vibe to the ambiance and ESPECIALLY the service. Thank you for an amazing celebration for my husbands birthday!
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience — I’d highly recommend dinner here
  34. Kimberfest

    Sacramento

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an absolutely superb meal at Rok Akor. Our service was excellent, the food was to die for and they were very attentive to my food allergies. This is our 3rd time here and we will definitely be back!
  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    First time, but walked into the bathroom that was not checked, and that was before my appetizer. But this is just rude customers having no courtesy or sense of hygiene. The food was good especially the Omakaze set dinner. Service although acceptable required several requests and our water was not checked. I expect a $400 for 2 to be perfect. It was almost there. I will still go back though.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was our 3rd time here, we eaten both upstairs and downstairs. Gave Ambiance 4 stars, there is nothing much going on downstairs in the bar in the looks department
  37. Eminsf

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food, cocktails, and service was fast. I recommend going!
  38. aliG

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my favorite restaurant in SAN FRANCISCO! the best Japanese/french food,
  39. SMLC

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was great and the food and drinks was very good.
  40. Xzrrrianaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Cute intimate setting. Love the service and food per usual

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Roka Akor - San Francisco using the Order Online button. Roka Akor - San Francisco also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Roka Akor - San Francisco also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 362-8887.

Roka Akor - San Francisco is rated 4.7 stars by 1985 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 43 times today
Google Map for Roka Akor - San Francisco

801 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Jackson & Montgomery (entrance on Jackson)

  • Neighborhood

    Financial District / Embarcadero

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Japanese

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    PARKING TIP<br />Parking can be a challenge in our neighborhood. For convenient parking there is a lot located on Columbus St. just north of Jackson St.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Entertainment

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (415) 362-8887

  • Catering

    Catering Orders need to be placed 48 hours prior. You can contact our events coordinator for further details.

  • Private party facilities

    Accessible for private celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries, corporate meetings, and more, Roka Akor’s private rooms and event design planners will ensure every private party is a seamless and unforgettable dining experience. Roka Akor’s private dining options can accommodate up to 400 guests.

  • Private party contact

    Chandler Makuta: (415) 326-8051

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