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Yokai, San Francisco, CA

Yokai

4.3
4.3
17 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
The Spirit of Japan and the Heart of San Francisco.

Yokai is a charcoal grill and vinyl bar created by Chef Marc Zimmerman and inspired by travel throughout Japan. The vibe is loungy and upscale casual. The focus of our kitchen is sourcing pristine Japanese and Californian ingredients and preparing them simply. We're located steps from Salesforce tower at 545 Mission Street in the heart of San Francisco. We offer lunch and dinner and the our cocktail bar is open all day.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Japanese, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Tue–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 2:00 pm–6:00 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

  • Japanese Whisky Tasting w/ Jordan Abraham

    $130.36 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 21, 2024 only
    5:00 PM
    $100 plus applicable tax and gratuity Experience the beauty of Japanese Whisky at Yokai! Sit back and sip as the history and tasting notes of each offering is given by none other than beverage director Jordan Abraham. He will be leading you through 6 different bottles, giving you the knowledge and experience to become the Japanese Whisky connoisseur of your group. Seating is limited, so get your tickets today!
    Japanese Whisky Tasting w/ Jordan Abraham Photo
  • New Year's Eve $185 Tasting Menu - DEPOSIT

    $75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    $185 per guest plus applicable tax and gratuity. Join us for dinner at Yokai to ring in the new year! Indulge in the sounds of Coltrane, Miles, Herbie and more, while reveling in the beauty of tantalizing flavors from our charcoal-fired grill, as we highlight luxurious ingredients in our multi-course, shared dining experience. We will be offering a memorable pre fixe menu with additional beverage specials available. We look forward to celebrating the end of 2024 and beginning of 2025 with you!
    New Year's Eve $185 Tasting Menu - DEPOSIT Photo
  • New Year's Eve À La Carte DEPOSIT

    $75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    $75 per person deposit
    New Year's Eve À La Carte DEPOSIT Photo

What 17 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Yokai offers a "phenomenal" dining experience with a "brilliant bar" and friendly staff in a unique and ambient setting. While the food is often praised for its high quality and delightful flavors, some guests note smaller portions and occasional service delays. Perfect for a romantic night out or special occasions.

17 Reviews
  1. Vanessa

    Denver

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I wish I could say I had the chance to enjoy the food here, but unfortunately, that wasn't the case. Despite having a reservation, we weren’t allowed to order because the kitchen was closing in 5 minutes. To make matters worse, another table arrived after us at 9:30 PM and was served food without issue. This inconsistency was incredibly frustrating and made us feel dismissed. Reservations should ensure a proper dining experience, not a rushed or denied one.

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  2. Diba

    Denver

    118 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    118 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty food but small portions. It was the first time we did a Restaurant Week menu and weren’t full by the end of the meal, and had to order more.
    YokaiResponded on November 19, 2024
    Thanks for visiting us, Diba! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and Restaurant Week menu. We appreciate your feedback about the portion sizes and will strive to improve. We look forward to serving you again at Yokai. Thank you for choosing us for your dining experience!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very small portion for 2 for a $200 bill. The bass from the night club’s music right beside it is too loud for tables closer to the back exit door toward the restroom so it messes with the nice jazz music playing in the restaurant.
    YokaiResponded on November 19, 2024
    Thanks for the feedback! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food and service at Yokai. We apologize for the noise from the night club and appreciate your understanding. We're constantly working on improving our ambiance for all our guests. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon.

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  4. Stephanie

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was nice but the service was pretty awful. The server was kind and pleasant but her skills left us wondering, what is happening? It was like no one really cared.
    YokaiResponded on November 19, 2024
    Hey Stephanie, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Yokai. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food, but we're sorry to hear that you felt our service didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide exceptional service to all our guests and it seems we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly use it to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you with our service. Best regards, The Management Team

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  5. Greg

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food during the San Francisco restaurant week.
    YokaiResponded on November 15, 2024
    Thanks for visiting us, Greg! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food during San Francisco restaurant week and appreciated our efforts to offer great deals for our valued customers. It's always our goal to provide an exceptional dining experience, and we're glad we hit the mark for you. We can't wait to welcome you back at Yokai soon. Best wishes, The Management Team

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  6. Mike

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very pricey and portions are small so it’s not the best ban for ur buck
    YokaiResponded on November 15, 2024
    Hello, Thank you for taking the time to review Yokai. We're pleased to hear that you found our service satisfactory and enjoyed our food. However, we're sorry to hear that you felt our prices were not representative of our quality. We also note your concern about our portion sizes. Your feedback is important to us and we will certainly take it into consideration. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience. Best regards, The Management Team

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  7. Cindy

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We went for restaurant week, I’m glad we were able to do small bites of many things but I don’t think the portions are worth the value for restaurant week menu. Overall, the food was delicious!

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  8. Noel

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my partner’s birthday and they host even wished him a happy birthday but they didn’t do anything for him. The food was very good but some dishes were tiny. We ordered still water and had to pay for a bottle which is not really necessary in the Bay Area when tap/filtered water is perfectly fine. 20% tip included for a two person party. I wish this place was more weeknight-out budget friendly because I’d definitely go back again if it was more reasonable.

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  9. TrippB

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome cocktails, very cool space, service was great, and the food was impeccable!

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  10. Ben

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The place is very ambient and it is very romantic enough to take your lovely spouse on a nice dinner date. Love the jazz music and wood natural decor. The food is great. Especially any of the items that are char grilled. That wood fire gives that perfect flavor to their high quality meat. While food is great. The service just seemed to take a long time. It was odd to be waiting an extraordinary time between starters and main course. We are also just one out of two couples there. Other than that, food is still good. The place is still beautiful. Just wish service was a just a little faster.
    YokaiResponded on November 22, 2024
    Hello, Thank you for sharing your experience at Yokai. We're thrilled you enjoyed our ambiance, high-quality food, and especially the char grilled items. We appreciate your comments about our service speed. We aim for a smooth and timely dining experience and will certainly address this with our team. We're glad to hear you still found value in your dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, The Management Team

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FAQs

Yokai is rated 4.3 stars by 17 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 4 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
    Bar Tue–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 2:00 pm–6:00 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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