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Keiko à Nob Hill - Permanently Closed

4.6

602 Reviews

$50 and over

French

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Executive chef Keiko Takahashi, 2010 - 2020 Michelin star awarded.
Please join us for the 2019 Tasting Menu for $165 per person, by using 'the finest' food material such as seasonal top end Tsukiji market fish, A5 Wagyu Beef.
Keiko à Nob Hill boasts a 5,000 bottle vintage wine list and an extensive wine by the glass program as well as superb wine pairing program to compliment your dining experience.

*On 2/14 & 2/15, The special menu will be $195 per person

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
French, Japanese
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday
Phone number
(415) 829-7141
Website
http://www.keikoanobhill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Keiko Takahashi
Private party facilities
We have 2 dining rooms, the Bar area and a private room.Any of dining rooms can be converted to private party use depending of the size of the party.
Private party contact
Seigo Takei: (415) 829-7141

Location
1250 Jones Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Neighborhood
Nob Hill
Cross street
Clay St.
Parking details
The closest: Public lot 1 block away from the restaurant is located on 1320 Washington St<br />The biggest: 2 blocks away from the restaurant, Masonic Center on 1111 California st<br />
Additional
Banquet, Private Room, Wine

What 602 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Quiet

586 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Osaka
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience5
ナパバレーのワイナリーを巡った後に寄せていただきました。タンニンで疲れた胃に和の食材とフランスワインが優しく、美味しく。そして、雰囲気サービスともに大変よかったです。また訪問したいお店です。
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful in every way. Lovely ambience, we were seated in a corner of the deep-coral colored room which only holds 4 tables. Quiet unobtrusive & impeccable service without any pretension. Every course exquisite & delicate with marvelous combinations of flavors. I felt that $165 pp for 9 courses of this quality was very reasonable. Dinner was a relaxed 2.5 hrs, with each course coming quite promptly (unlike those terrible places where you have to wait ages btw courses!) Highly recommended.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very delicate
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Nana
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice place! Fair price for quality food!
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oofington
San Francisco
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Secluded, tiny restaurant. White cloth service at a Japanese place was a first. Extremely high quality food, probably deserves 2 Michelin stars.
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HaoW
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service, totally deserving the Michelin star they have consistently received.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2020
overall4food5service5ambience3
The food is very good and high quality. However the ambiance is a little claustrophobic and feels like you are in a basement with no windows. The locale had only 6 tables and one seating per night so it is very intimate. They do not enforce their dress code and there are people who were dressed very casually while others were dressed up. I recommend trying once but likely will not be revisiting.
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Robert
Portland
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service. Excellent food. Beautiful Japanese fused French cuisine. Excellent ambient. The owner mentioned they are thinking of retiring in 2 years. So we are planning to come back a few more times before they sell the restaurant.
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Chris100
Seattle
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Keiko is easily one of the 10 best restaurants in San Francisco, and possibly in the top 5. Ingredients of the highest quality, prepared and cooked perfectly, in a peaceful setting. Service is excellent; attentive without being intrusive. Menu changes every few months. A dining must in San Francisco!
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hide
Tokyo
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
日本人にとって、味覚、香り、雰囲気、サービス、全てでこれ以上にはない体験ができます。私は、SFに訪れるたびに（３ヶ月おきですが）ここを訪れますが、他ではあり得ない素晴らしい感動が得られます。
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
So impressed by this husband and wife duo. Go now before they retire!
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Missthoughts
Minneapolis
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We booked a table for dinner on Saturday night at this exquisite Japanese/French fusion restaurant owned and operated by an amazing couple. The wife is the chef who put out some very delicate and complex dishes while the husband is a sommelier who was previously a wine maker. The combination of flavors, the presentation, and the hospitality were outstanding. We opted for the Grand Wine Pairing and tried a variety of Sake, French & American wines - including a Cabernet made by the owner. Overall, we really loved that the experience was simple and elegant, not stuffy or over the top. We highly recommend giving them a try, it was well worth it!
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HanminL
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Keiko at Nob Hill is a culinary gem. Chef Keiko combines classic french with traditional Japanese cuisines. Each dish is creatively composed, savory, and truly extraordinary. I live in the neighborhood and have been a customer for just under a decade. My family and I have never been disappointed. On the contrary, each time we have dinner at Keiko, the meal exceeds our expectations.
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turbo83
San Francisco
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The complete package. Great for a romantic dinner or quiet conversation with friends enjoying a great evening.
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Sammy
New York Area
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2019
overall5food5service2ambience4
Service is extremely slow. Over three hours to serve all the courses. Long delay between courses
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MirooK
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just simply amazing!
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MichaelT
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Elegant, posh, and cozy the restaurant displays a chic ambiance with dimmed lighting to set the stage. Each group is greeted and seated with courtesy and promptness. The meal commences at 7:00 and does not disappoint. The tasting menu is a truly an experience of all senses. From the first bite of sea urchin which is served in a champagne glass to the imported Waygu beef which melts in your mouth the chef displays her culinary expertise in taste, flavor, and presentation. To top off the night the sublime caramelized pear is a treat truly divine. I highly recommend this restaurant for all special occasions.
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DouglasC
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolute perfection as always. Keiko is so inventive and amazing!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Extraordinary
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KotaroS
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Both Chefs are amazing ! Thank you, Miss K and Mr. K.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a pefect dinner for my last night in San Francisco with my mother and sister. Every thing was perfect. Thanks Ms. Keiko-san.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently an exceptional meal with exceptional service. Just outstanding
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ChristineB
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience3
Produits magnifiques, bien cuisinés, service aimable et efficace. Déco de la salle à rafraîchir...
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bpake
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Quiet, small comfortable dining room on the second floor of a small residential building. Beer and wine only with a nice, but small wine selection. Interestingly, there was only one choice for Sake at $385/bottle and close to $40/glass. The service is well orchestrated with each table served one after another by the small staff. The 10 course menu was beautifully presented with premium ingredients, many of them directly from Japan such as Satsuma A5 Wagyu beef and Kokkaido premium uni to name a few. While not inexpensive at $165 pp, the quality and uniqueness of the ingredients certainly offer great value. Bottom line: the food was unique and delicious, the service beautifully paced.
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dateniteout1
Los Angeles
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely elegant but not stuffy service. Food superb sublime
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esilva2579
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb. High quality ingredients combined in perfect harmony.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, and cozy romantic ambience. My first visit to Keiko was 3 yrs ago and since then I’ve dined at many Michelin starred / high-caliber restaurants, and this visit lived up to my expectations. We came on a Friday night and there were 2 other couples dining. We had 3 waiters waiting on 3 tables so service was very attentive. Loved the seafood focused menu with fish flown in from Japan and other high quality ingredients like Hokkaido uni, Golden Ostera caviar, lobster, and A5 wagyu. Given the quality of ingredients and level of technique, $165 per person is very reasonable. The portions may look small at first, but you’ll end dinner full. I was slowing down after the 6th course (10 total) and ended up taking the last dessert course (little chocolates and candies) to-go to enjoy the next day. We opted for wine by the glass, but another couple did a wine pairing and overhearing the Sommelier talk to them about the wines made us really want to come back for a wine pairing. He clearly was very enthusiastic and cares very deeply for what he does. The stories we overheard about the wines he selected made we wish we were tasting them too! Keiko Nob Hill is a lovely hidden gem and wonderful for special occasions or special date nights
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Nikki
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience3
Amazing food! The fresh market fish and beef courses were top 5 best foods I’ve ever eaten ever.
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golf4grant
Hawaii
102 reviews
vip
5.0
102 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Keiko's is the best set menu I have ever had! Fantastic food, fantastic service, fantastic sommelier...awesome!
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AlyssaM
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our recent experience at Keiko a Nob Hill was fantastic! The dining area was super intimate, and the service was personable and attentive. The food was fresh and inventive, and I loved the fusion between Japanese and French. Would highly recommend for a date night or other intimate event!
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SonaliS
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner was superb! Wine pairing was perfect! Overall, it was a very enjoyable evening!
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SandiG
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful meal, and the service was excellent. You should definitely experience this restaurant. The A5 Waygu was amazing as were all of the other courses.
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Daniel
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff, the food, and the ambience make Keiko one of the best dining experiences in San Francisco and beyond.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible meal, amazing service and great wine.
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chupingH
Sydney
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2019
overall2food4service1ambience1
The food was great, but the service was very bad . I did not want to give them tips. But they just took 130$ from my Visa card as“ tips” service fee without my permission. I am very upset . I am not American I believe if I don't give tips is legally. Are they legal took my money as tips from my account without permission?? I want to make a complain. They keep the water in the back and refill the water open 4 bottle of water we didn't realise they charge 8.5$ per bottle. I feel scammed. And the desert they ask us tea or coffee they did not mention about the price. I have been in few times fine dining coffee tea was for free. Here they charge for 9$ a coffee . I feel scammed. Water and coffee tea bill is 68$. And they charge the service fee 131$. I have been fine dining I never seen u have to pay 130$ service fee and the service is don't even tell you the tea is 9$ per cup and the water is 8.5$ per bottle and unknown refill. Very disappointed. 这家餐厅我是绝对不会推荐给朋友去尝试，他们的服务非常差我也去过不少这一类的餐厅这家做的最差。第一他们是强行收取“服务费” 我的是四个人桌子他们的服务费收了131$ 我不知道受得什么服务。而且他们开了水每一瓶是8.5$ 美金他们会偷偷放一边是不是给你倒一点后来账单说我们喝了4瓶每瓶大概1L 合理吗？从来不告诉你喝水要8.5$. 到了咖啡茶他们是用茶包9$ 一杯，咖啡8$一杯从来不告诉你价钱。然后那个“服务费” 是强行收的他们还说不是小费。他们后来还email给我要我删除这个差评，但是我有言论自由而且我没少给1分钱。希望同胞们去这个餐厅要小心一点。我在澳洲也吃过不少fine dining 这家餐厅不知道怎么被选上米其林的太失望了。言论纯属个人意见谢谢
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Michtd
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2019
overall2food4service1ambience2
We were very upset at the way they handled water refill. We selected sparkling water. Thorough the meal, we never saw our bottle. They kept our bottle in the back, and quickly refilled water when our glasses did not even reach halfway. When we got the bill, they charged us 26$ for 3 bottles of sparkling water (8.5$/ bottle) How the heck do we even know we drank that much?! You could as well put 4-5-6 and we would not be able to verify. If you were gonna open another bottle, why did you not even have the courtesy to announce or ask your guests?! They are the ones will wind up paying, correct? Another very ridiculous detail is that: we have been to 3-4 other fine dining restaurants with set menu like this. The other restaurants would come out asking if we'd like tea or coffee with our desserts. And they were all complimentary. This restaurant asked us the same question, and winded up charging 8$ per small cup of mediocre coffee. At the end, we feel scammed and milked out. My background is hospitality management. For fine-dining setting as such where guests are expected to pay 250$/ person, you should treat them with respect for hope of returned patrons. No guest in this situation would have argued with you at the table when bill comes out. It wasn't the place for us to fret over about how much water we drank that night. That's why we feel like restaurant management did this on purpose. I'm sure they had gotten away with many guests who didn't look at the bill because they want to impress their dates/ business partners... or because they don't want to think about money because they are on vacation...ect. But 26$ for water for a 500$/ meal? Absolutely ridiculous. This is not an ethical way to do business. Needless to say, we'll never return and advise our circle against picking this restaurant for their culinary adventures.
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CarlYang
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
Food is delicious and service is great. The whole place is private and quiet. Prices are a bit high for the food though.
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SunnyWind
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
It was small anniversary for my wife and me to meet together 30 years ago. Then decided to reserve Keiko a Nob Hill. Overall it is excellent restaurant. Let me share our experience. Ordered Sampling course with wine pairing (Grand). 1st dish is Smoked Ayu (Sweetfish , Kind of small trout). They served with "Smoke" in the covered plate. Very good aroma. 2nd one is Uni (Sea urchin) with consomme gelee. Creamy and rich taste. 3rd dish is Corn soup. So sweet and creamy. 4th dish is Shinshu Shake (Salmon Tartare) with Yogurt source and green source. The combination is excellent. 5th dish is Scallop with Onion Puree. So-So. 6th dish is Lobster with Sauce Americaine. Very strong taste and rich flavor. Good matching with Chardonnay White wine. 7th dish is Toyosu Market selection. The fish is Suzuki (Kind of Bass. Summer season is good). The bake time is perfect. Some texture with sweetness. 8th dish is main. It was Wagyu. Tender, Juicy and nice charcoal flavor. After that, Cheese and Dessert. White peach is really nice. My wife and I really enjoyed. The wine pairing isn't the really great. It is quite reasonable. Next time, I would like to select some wine.
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Foodie
San Francisco
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was so fresh, tasty and delicate with a beautiful French flair presentation. Service was excellent and our whole family enjoyed the delicious celebratory dinner for our son. Thank you.
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Breezer
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The dining experience was divine! We were seated in a cozy, intimate dining area with soft lighting and a comfortable banquette. With this setting you just knew something great was going to happen. And it did. We enjoyed a tasing menu with a wine pairing. Ten courses of amazing food, all prepared to perfection were served over the next 3 hours. The fish was so fresh that I thought I could be back in Kanazawa Japan. The wine pairings were perfect with each course and appealed very much to our palette. The A5 Wagu course did not disappoint. We savored every bite! Service was attentive and we never felt hurried. We are very appreciative of the talents of this creative and talented chef and look forward to our next visit.
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Keiko à Nob Hill - Permanently Closed is rated 4.6 stars by 602 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

1250 Jones Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

Additional information

Cross street
Clay St.
Neighborhood
Nob Hill
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday
Cuisines
French, Japanese
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
The closest: Public lot 1 block away from the restaurant is located on 1320 Washington St<br />The biggest: 2 blocks away from the restaurant, Masonic Center on 1111 California st<br />
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Keiko Takahashi
Additional
Banquet, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.keikoanobhill.com/
Phone number
(415) 829-7141
Private party facilities
We have 2 dining rooms, the Bar area and a private room.Any of dining rooms can be converted to private party use depending of the size of the party.
Private party contact
Seigo Takei: (415) 829-7141

Keiko à Nob Hill - Permanently Closed

Permanently Closed

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Menu

Main

Botan Ebi

Uni

Hagatsuo

Bluefin Tuna

Ayu

Crab

Sakuramasu

Muscovy Duck

A5 Wagyu

Cremont

Tonight's Sweets

Dacquoise

What 602 people are saying

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How is Keiko à Nob Hill - Permanently Closed restaurant rated?

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