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Pabu Izakaya - Pabu Izakaya San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

Pabu Izakaya San Francisco

4.6 (1408)
$31 to $50
Japanese
101 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Hot spot
  • Fancy
Founded by Chefs Michael Mina and the late Ken Tominaga, of the famed Hana Japanese Restaurant in Sonoma County, PABU Izakaya brings forth a modern take on traditional izakaya-style dining. Now, with Tominaga’s son Keita as Chef/Partner, PABU continues to be a destination for world-class sashimi, sushi, grilled meats from the robata and a seasonal cocktail menu. The restaurant offers the finest locally and globally sourced jet-fresh seafood flown in daily from Japan’s famed Toyosu Market accented by its signature selection of A5 Japanese Wagyu.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Izakaya
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 535-0184
  • Website
    http://www.pabuizakaya.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Michael Mina
  • Catering
    PABU is available for catering requests. Please contact us at catering@pabuizakaya.com or 415.730.4591
  • Private party facilities
    PABU - San Francisco can accommodate your party, large or small and can host special events for either lunch or dinner and is available to reserve in its entirety. Our Event Manager will assist in seamlessly planning your special event.
  • Private party contact
    Nancy Zammit: (415) 730-4591
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    101 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Cross street
    Front Street Entrance
  • Parking details
    Street parking and various parking garages are located throughout the Financial District.
  • Public transit
    Bart station is located conveniently on Market and Davis Streets. Muni is located at Market and Geary Streets.
  • Entertainment
    The music at PABU - San Francisco is inspired by Quentin Tarantino soundtracks. Retro cool tracks set in a modern context, the music at PABU - San Francisco serves to create energy in the room.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • PABU Omakase

    $195.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy some of the best of what we have to offer here at Pabu Izakaya by selecting our six course Omakase menu with an optional $85 sake pairing. This menu showcases the freshest fish available to us along with signature dishes such as our Toro & Caviar Tartare. We kindly ask that all members of the party enjoy this experience.
    PABU Omakase Photo

  • Tokyo Nights by PABU

    $183.00 - $366.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 27, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    Standard Admission $150 VIP Admission $300 Kick off summer with a night to remember at PABU, featuring sushi, sake, spritzes and of course - dancing! Tokyo nights by PABU is the only way to start summer with live DJ, Chef action stations, sake tasting, and a limited VIP Suntory Lounge. Standard Admission Includes entrance, welcome cocktail, sushi grazing station, hand roll station, robata grill, passed canapes. VIP Admission Includes all standard admission + reserved seating, dedicated server, elevated canapes, private Suntory Bar in the Suntory Lounge

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Menu

Pabu Izakaya San Francisco's menu was last updated on 2/1/2022.

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What 1,408 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • San Francisco

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pabu Izakaya in San Francisco offers an exceptional dining experience with a "great atmosphere and hospitality." Guests rave about the "best tuna sushi in the city" and the "amazing wagyu steak." While some mention service delays, the knowledgeable staff and memorable celebrations make it a "great place to celebrate."
1,408 Reviews

  1. Shane VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was good. Food has gone downhill and value is no longer very good

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  2. anjelina

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Server didn’t even realize I had not received my sushi ? I had to ask him after waiting for a long time while my husbands food was getting cold . If I wouldn’t have asked him, he wouldn’t have checked in ?

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  3. Evan VIP

    Chicago / Illinois10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    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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  4. Shuanghao VIP

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    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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  5. Amanda

    San Francisco Bay Area4 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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  6. Ray B.

    San Francisco Bay Area1 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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  7. 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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  8. Tosha VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area2 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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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 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.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Richard

    San Francisco Bay Area8 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.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Pabu Izakaya San Francisco offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Pabu Izakaya San Francisco also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 535-0184.

Pabu Izakaya San Francisco is rated 4.6 stars by 1408 OpenTable diners.

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

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. San Francisco
  5. Financial District / Embarcadero

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Pabu Izakaya San Francisco

101 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Front Street Entrance
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Izakaya
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking and various parking garages are located throughout the Financial District.
  • Public transit
    Bart station is located conveniently on Market and Davis Streets. Muni is located at Market and Geary Streets.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Mina
  • Entertainment
    The music at PABU - San Francisco is inspired by Quentin Tarantino soundtracks. Retro cool tracks set in a modern context, the music at PABU - San Francisco serves to create energy in the room.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    http://www.pabuizakaya.com/
  • Phone number
    (415) 535-0184
  • Catering
    PABU is available for catering requests. Please contact us at catering@pabuizakaya.com or 415.730.4591
  • Private party facilities
    PABU - San Francisco can accommodate your party, large or small and can host special events for either lunch or dinner and is available to reserve in its entirety. Our Event Manager will assist in seamlessly planning your special event.
  • Private party contact
    Nancy Zammit: (415) 730-4591

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