Wako Japanese Restaurant

Name: Wako Japanese Restaurant
Address: 211 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94118
Telephone: (415) 682-4875
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

633 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

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Wako will be closed from July 3rd, 2022 to July 6th 2022.

At Wako we believe cooking with seasonality and the Japanese tradition in mind is our utmost priority. We strive to create visually striking dishes and serve our customers with confidence. We procure from carefully selected purveyors; our most basic ingredients straight from Japan, and locally source seafood and produce as much as possible. We welcome you to relax and enjoy this melding of Japanese and California cuisines, which the name of our restaurant represents.

The seating capacity is 20 guests at a seating. We cannot accept reservation more than 4 guests.

Reservation is available for the next 14 days.

Please let our servers know of any allergies or special requests. We are also unable to accommodate vegetarian or vegan diet that does not include raw fish. We have limited items with soy-free options.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 19, 2022

8:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:15 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 682-4875
Website
http://www.sushiwakosf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Tomoharu Nakamura

Location
211 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94118
Neighborhood
Richmond District
Cross street
3rd Avenue
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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JaimieG
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience—every bite was truly fantastic. Highly recommend!
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lainie
Philadelphia
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
food was delicious - especially toro and uni - top quality. however, portions were extremely small - smaller than most other michelin starred sushi restaurants in S.F. and New York City. sashimi portions were miniscule. service was a little brusque but efficient. we waited long time for tiny portions to arrive - didn't keep pace with other tables.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing best sushi in sf
PW
PeterW
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Both the food and staff were wonderful. Some very unique and delightful dishes
L
Lorenzo
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, very nice staff. Loved the experience, the place and the sushi. Thank you
JH
JacquelineH
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delightful dining experience. Fresh and creative sushi!
JM
JeffM
San Francisco
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
TERRIBLE SERVICE, mediocre food, super hot inside (we were sweating during the whole meal, defeats the freshness of the fish especially for a sushi restaurant). Surprised this is even a 1 Michelin Star!!! The servers kept telling us to eat quickly for the next table after just 45 minutes of sitting down... They pressured us to keep ordering more food and hovered around our table pointing at the menu over 10 times. I'm never going back there again, such a terrible experience and horrible customer service for an expensive $200+ meal. DO NOT GO HERE!!!
m
markc
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience4
service lack luster (don’t check up on you, doesn’t fill your water unless asked, lack of energy servers), food was good but had fish with lining/sinew in it still,
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always best sushi in sf
j
jy2022
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love Wako! Made a counter top reservation and had a wonderful time. Fresh and delicious food. The presenting of the plates are so beautiful. Tasting menu is absolutely worth it. Best uni ever :-D.
MA
MikeA
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wako is a quiet, cozy spot to have a romantic incredible sushi dinner. The service and the food were outstanding. I'd highly recommend this place for a dinner for two. The restaurant is quite intimate so not suited well for a large party of people. Reservations are a must. The food was off the charts good....Had to say that one more time.
ML
MatthewL
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderfully fresh fish with very simple & elegant presentation. We enjoyed sitting at the sushi bar & talking with the chef.
EF
EllieFloquet
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing food. If you are in San Francisco you have to try this. Their tasting menu is sublime. The restaurant is very nice and the waiters and chefs even nicer. If you get the chance to eat there, I suggest asking to be seated at the sushi bar. Watching the chefs prepare the food is an invaluable experience in itself.
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TheT
Denver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience5
We reserved online thinking we would get a seat at the sushi bar, but upon arrival, were informed that we could not sit at the sushi bar. The next couple that arrived after us thought the same thing and then could not sit at the sushi bar. This is misleading as we had expected a certain experience, especially for the price point. Moreover, we experienced the waiter as "hovering" over us, as the energy she gave off was impatience and/or anxious rather than attentive. This took away from our experience there, despite the food being decent. For an omakase experience, we would recommend going elsewhere.
SC
SamiChaz
Toronto
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect for a special occasion or date night. Sit at the sushi counter if you can! The sushi tasting menu is amazing. Fresh and delicious sushi
A
Abigail
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
AMAZING FOOD! Be prepared to drop a few hundred for two people, but the experience and sushi are worth it. I will be back!
A
Akqt
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
our fav dinner date spot! whenever the kids are occupied we go here whenever we can
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Honestly with 10 piece tasting, I was not that full. But food was delicious and staff was nice!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wako offers the best in sushi dining with the superior quality of the fish and the unique and delicious innovative sushi presentation. Tomo-San described every dish regarding where the fish was sourced and how each piece of sushi was prepared. The fish was delectably tender and very fresh. You absolutely get what you pay for! We look forward to returning for another wonderful meal.
w
willwork4food
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Some of the best sushi in SF (and I’ve lived in Tokyo).
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love Wako!
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Sophia
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The omakase was amazing! They are welcoming, kind, and the service is great. The best spot to sit is at the counter. Everything is so fresh. You pay for the food, freshness, quality of ingredients, and experience- it is expensive overall but worth it!! Thank you Wako, we will be back!
LU
LuckyU
Edmonton
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow!! Amazing sushi! Everything was presented so elegantly. Every piece of sushi tasted better than the last. Very fresh and tasty. The server explained every serving and was very knowledgeable about each item. Thank you!!
J
John
San Francisco
79 reviews
vip
5.0
79 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Been to Wako dozens of times over the years, but only recently have I started doing reviews seriously. Before, I had only one criticism of Wako and that was making a reservation for one, it could not be done online, but had to call in. Not that was bad, as you made a personal acquaintance with the staff, but still, we are now a people of hiding from the world by doing everything online, with the Great Panic of 2020 were even ordering sushi online and eating alone. That’s ended, but the internet dependent me now does appreciate being able to make reservations for one online. But now the food. Wako has a Michelin Star, so what can a humble online scribbler of food say that can convey about what the experts and gourmets at Michelin have already said and described? I’m just a gourmand, I enjoy eating delicious food and Wako has that, and a fantastic staff led by Chef Tomo-sama. What I can say is that every time I dine there, it is worthy of their Michelin Star. However, for this visit I want to bring your attention to one particular dish, awBi Juneau, fresh, very fresh, Japanese abalone. Abalone is a most difficult dish to prepare, most restaurants don’t get it right, usually it comes out tough and chewy. However, there’s a reason Tomo-Dana has has a star over the years, he consistently gets difficult dishes done perfectly, in this case tender and delicious. That’s what separates the experts from the others. My advice, go there often, especially now that abalone is in season. You won’t regret it.
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ConCon
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
It was a good experience of Omakase.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday dinner ! Incredible sushi experience - the fish was so fresh and melts in your mouth! The chef made each piece so full of flavor!
MJ
MoodymaeJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Wako. The food, the service, the atmosphere. Everything is special including the after-dinner chocolate.
D
Deanna
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was probably the best dinner I've had, hands down. The chef was engaged, energetic and enthusiastic. The food was exquisite.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Most amazing food and to the highest of standards.
HE
HillE
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best omakase experience we’ve ever had. The chef was helpful and knowledgeable and every single bite was unbelievable.
BP
BruceP
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The sushi was over the top and the chef carefully explained every dish in detail.
AL
AliceL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
every piece is fresh & tasty will definitely revisit
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
大変楽しく美味しく夕食をいただきました。日本からの友人夫婦も喜んでいました。
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Howie
Kansas City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding sushi. The staff was very welcoming and helpful with making some choices. The chef tasting menu is the best way to sample a lot of excellently prepared items. Had things I had never even heard of before and they were all delicious.
LK
LaurenK
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fish quality was as good an anything we’ve ever had. Excellent experience. Would recommend and return!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Corpus Christi
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The sushi was the best I have ever tested. Amazing service and a really cozy place.
PY
PaulaY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I had a great experience in Wako. The staff are GREAT and the food is DELICIOUS!!!!!
J
Jonathans
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience1
The food is great , the service is so poor . The table is not yet ready even though I already late by 10 min and we have to wait by standing for another 15 min . The waitress is kind of rude and not polite. I will not recommend this restaurant
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Private
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always consistent with the quality of their sushi. Never been disappointed with the food or service. It was still being run by the same chef when we first visited.
SM
SMAK
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chef Tomo's creations were simply amazing! Hearing the background of the ingredients was really interesting to hear and the taste was amazing! The 1hr massaged octopus was probably the highlight of the night. Had no idea you can even massage an octopus!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Wako Japanese Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 633 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 19, 2022

8:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

211 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94118

Additional information

Cross street
3rd Avenue
Neighborhood
Richmond District
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:15 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Tomoharu Nakamura
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.sushiwakosf.com/
Phone number
(415) 682-4875

Wako Japanese Restaurant

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