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Yokai, San Francisco, CA

Yokai

4.4
4.4
7 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Yokai is a charcoal grill and bar inspired by travel throughout Japan. The focus of our kitchen is sourcing pristine Japanese and Californian ingredients and preparing them simply. We're located steps from Salesforce tower.

********Join us on Halloween, 10/31, anytime from 7pm-10pm for our Haunted Hi-Fi Costume Party! On Halloween night the spirits will be out. We'll be spinning records and serving small bites and cocktails. Dinner for two will be awarded to the best costume of the night!
Doors open at 7PM (feel free to show up whenever you'd like)
Winner of the costume party will be announced at 9:30PM

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Japanese, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 658-7654
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Marc Zimmerman
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • The Haunted Hi-Fi! Standing Room Tickets

    $92.34 per person

    Prepaid

    Oct 31, 2024 only
    Join us on Halloween, 10/31, anytime from 7pm-10pm for our Haunted Hi-Fi Costume Party! On Halloween night the spirits will be out. We'll be spinning records and serving small bites and cocktails. Dinner for two will be awarded to the best costume of the night! 7:00pm Doors open (feel free to show up whenever you'd like) 9:30pm Winner of the costume party will be announced Standing Room Ticket - $85/guest plus applicable tax: includes access to the party, entrance into the costume contest, passed bites and a cocktail. If you are looking to purchase a table for the night, please see our Table Service Experience for availability.
    The Haunted Hi-Fi! Standing Room Tickets Photo
  • The Haunted Hi-Fi! Table Service Tickets

    $114.06 per person

    Prepaid

    Oct 31, 2024 only
    Join us on Halloween, 10/31, anytime from 7pm-10pm for our Haunted Hi-Fi Costume Party! On Halloween night the spirits will be out. We'll be spinning records and serving small bites and cocktails. Dinner for two will be awarded to the best costume of the night! 7:00pm Doors open (feel free to show up whenever you'd like) 9:30pm Winner of the costume party will be announced Table Service Ticket - $105/guest plus applicable tax: includes access to the party, entrance into the costume contest, passed bites, a cocktail, and a reserved table. If you wish to attend without reserving a table, please see our Standing Room Experience for availability.
    The Haunted Hi-Fi! Table Service Tickets Photo
  • Restaurant Week at Yokai

    Nov 8, 2024 - Nov 17, 2024
    Restaurant Week at Yokai Photo

What 7 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Yokai offers a unique dining experience with its "phenomenal vibe" and "brilliant bar." Guests rave about the "exquisite menu" and friendly service. The restaurant's atmosphere, complete with vinyl records and jazz music, adds to its charm. While some find it pricey, Yokai's innovative dishes and "exceptional" culinary adventures make it a "must-visit."

7 Reviews
  1. diego

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    it was an okay spot. i wouldn’t return. location was not the best, the DJ seemed to have a flat and uninterested affect. seemed like the audio was also a playlist instead of vinyl but not sure. we ordered mostly raw/cold dishes and it still quite a bit to come out despite not having any many other guests. there was probs only 3-4 tables who were already eating when we arrived. after this place, we left to eat at our fav sushi spot. expensive n not worth the experience but has lot of potential as a unique space in sf

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  2. karthi

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    the food is well-conceived for the most part but unfortunately, there were some issues with seasoning. some dishes needed salt while another more than made up for it. the presentation was very good, as was the quality of ingredients. was a bit disappointed that the music was sort of an afterthought given the branding as a hi-fi bar. service was attentive but pacing was off -- I think it wasn't the server's fault so much as the restaurant needing 1-2 more servers. the manager heard my complaints and was receptive, which I appreciated. I just think at this price level (I had 5-6 small dishes and 2 drinks and ended up paying around $200) you have to nail every piece of the experience.

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  3. Ariana

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff is welcoming, attentive, and helpful. Drinks were charming, menu wasn't over the top. Food was amazing. You can get light and heavy but lots of flavor and fun. There isn't a great spot by our office and this is a date night spot along with being a great spot to go for work related meetings. I'm sold. I miss Salt House but am not complaining but really loving this spot.

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  4. Steven

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great. Staff friendly. Huge upgrade from Salt

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Service is pretty bad. Food too expensive not worth the money.

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  6. Shingai

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experince Tori was an amazing server, and everyone was so hospitable Be back soon

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yokai is phenomenal ✨The vibe of the vinyl records at the hostess stand, brilliant bar, the friendly staff; they all shine bright and complement the delicious exquisite menu. I had a wonderful experience and looking forward to going again and again!

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FAQs

Yokai is rated 4.4 stars by 7 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Yokai

545 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Japanese, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Marc Zimmerman
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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