Live Sushi Bar

Name: Live Sushi Bar
Address: 2001 17th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94103
Telephone: (415) 861-8610
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

597 Reviews

$30 and under

Sushi

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 4 times today

Neighbourhood gem

Nestled in the heart of Potrero Hill you'll find Live Sushi Bar a "come as you are", comfortable and inviting neighborhood sushi bar; serving both lunch and dinner. Come enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of our casual dining room or grab a seat at the bar and have some fun with our professional and creative sushi chefs. Live Sushi brings a fresh spin to your sushi favorites, offering unique interpretations and creative live specialties including live scallop, live uni, fresh oyster and spanish mackerel. From our specialty rolls to our authentic appetizer, there's something for everyone.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 861-8610
Website
http://www.livesushibar.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Live Sushi is the premiere sushi caterer in the Bay Area for all of your sushi needs. Our experienced chefs, combined with a phenomenal menu, can create and present unparalleled sushi for your next special event. No event is too large or small for you and your guests to enjoy the highest quality sushi and service available. From sushi platters to on-site sushi bars, we offer the very best of everything sushi. http://livesushibar.com/catering.html

Location
2001 17th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Area
Potrero Hill / Dogpatch
Cross Street
Kansas Street
Parking details
Easy parking right outside the restaurant
Public transit
Bus Routes 22 27 9
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine

Akitabare “Koshiki Junzukuri” Northern Skies
Pleasingly dry and quite mild, a well-crafted traditional sake
Masumi “Okuden Kantsukuri” Mirror of Truth
Comfortingly familiar, surpassingly smooth
Shichi Hon Yari Seven Spearsmen
Light fresh notes of citrus and melon; finishes clean
Shichi Hon Yari “Autumn Assasin” Autumn Assassin
Brisk clean notes of clover honey and yeast
Tedorigawa “Yamahai Junmai” Silver Mountain
A classic yamahai junmai: dry, sharp & smooth all in one
Kawatsuru Crane of Paradise
Herbaceous with hints of grapefruit and salted pineapple
Dewazakura “Oka” Cherry Bouquet
Delightful, flowery bouquet with a touch of pear and melon
Yuki No Bosha “Junmai Gingo” Cabin in the Snow
Tropical and floral with a clean, peppery finish
Tensei “Junmai Gingo” Song of the Sea
Balanced flavors of salt-water taffy and melon
Kanbara “Junmai Gingo” Bride of the Fox
Round and nutty with deep umami
Kasumi Tsuru “Kimoto Extra Dry”
Flavors of honeyed rice cakes, roasted nuts, and dried fruits
Hoyo “Kura no Hana” Fair Maiden
A truly light sake with sweetness, delicacy and finesse
Joto The One with the Clocks
Notes of crushed sage and spiced apples with supple texture
Masumi “Sanka” Mountain Flower
Fresh and fragrant with notes of peach and anise
Akitabare “Suirakuten” Heaven of Tipsy Delight
Multi-hued, delicately aged, a rare find

Specialty - New & Different

Kamoizumi “Nigori Ginjo” Summer Snow
Lively, voluptuous... a deluxe label for nigori fans
Yuki Tora “Nigori”
Aromatic notes of vanilla followed by flavors of coconut, cream, and spice

Beer

Kawaba "Twilight Ale"Pale Ale
Large Asahi/ Sapporo

Wine

Samuel Charles Sauvignon Blanc
Foppiano Chardonnay Russian River, CA
Simonsig Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc South Africa
Gustave Lorentz Pinot Gris Reserve Alsace, France
Hugel Gewurztraminer Alsace, France
Shafer Chardonnay

Sparkling

Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label, FranceUSD 75.00
Chandon BrutUSD 14.00
Chandon RoseUSD 14.00

White

Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River, AustraliaUSD 12.00
Skyside Chardonnay, North CoastUSD 12.00
Hugel GewurztraminerUSD 60.00
Shafer Chardonnay, Margaret River, AustraliaUSD 100.00

What 597 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

597 Reviews

C
Chloe
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cozy and cute restaurant. Service was excellent and attentive! Food came out quick as well.
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Michael
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this restaurant, it is our stable sushi spot in SF!
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Kelley
VIP
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service and sushi was deliciously fresh and had a great selection of seasonal fish! Paid the $8 extra for premium sushi for our live sushi combo and it was so worth it. Kid friendly - even gave my two kids little kids place settings. Oysters, gyoza, sushi and udon (my kids loved it!)
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Brian
VIP
San Francisco
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
First time dining at Live Sushi. Sat at the sushi bar and were very impressed with the quality of the fish: very fresh with great flavor.
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Corey
San Francisco
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The servers were always hanging out at the back/in the back. First we were waiting around for menus for a long time until I called one of them over from the back of the restaurant and asked. Then we waited a long time before they came over after getting menus. They never just checked in (when we would have ordered more sake, or at the end considered dessert), they seemed occupied with take out orders. We ended up leaving without desert because everything took so long. And I mean... I'm used to service in France, where they don't "bug" you- but at a good restaurant they are always attentive if you meet their eye. These servers seemed to be avoiding us. The music was on the loud side. The food itself, as always was excellent. Best sushi I've had in SF. I just wish they seemed to care about the service part.
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Mark
San Francisco
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on 3 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great fish in a gem of a neighborhood joint. Super friendly staff. Love this place.
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Si-Han
VIP
San Francisco
56 reviews
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on 3 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Huge high quality portions for the price, service was fast and efficient. We love this place.
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J
John
San Francisco
112 reviews
5.0
112 reviews
Dined on 1 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, great food, Great service, and never a bad meal!
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Anette
VIP
San Francisco
79 reviews
5.0
79 reviews
Dined on 24 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always delicious, could eat here every day. Fish is so fresh and creative dishes
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 20 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful spot for small or large groups. Loved their table-wear pottery, the menu is just perfect with the right balance of cool and inventive rolls, high quality sashimi, delicious appetizers. Great atmosphere and friendly service from the female host/waitress. Thanks for a great evening! Definitely will be back
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FAQs

Live Sushi Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 861-8610.

Live Sushi Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 597 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2001 17th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Additional information

Cross Street
Kansas Street
Area
Potrero Hill / Dogpatch
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Easy parking right outside the restaurant
Public transit
Bus Routes 22 27 9
Payment Options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine

Website
http://www.livesushibar.com/
Phone number
(415) 861-8610
Catering
Live Sushi is the premiere sushi caterer in the Bay Area for all of your sushi needs. Our experienced chefs, combined with a phenomenal menu, can create and present unparalleled sushi for your next special event. No event is too large or small for you and your guests to enjoy the highest quality sushi and service available. From sushi platters to on-site sushi bars, we offer the very best of everything sushi. http://livesushibar.com/catering.html

Live Sushi Bar

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Sake

Akitabare “Koshiki Junzukuri” Northern Skies

Masumi “Okuden Kantsukuri” Mirror of Truth

Shichi Hon Yari Seven Spearsmen

Shichi Hon Yari “Autumn Assasin” Autumn Assassin

Tedorigawa “Yamahai Junmai” Silver Mountain

Kawatsuru Crane of Paradise

Dewazakura “Oka” Cherry Bouquet

Yuki No Bosha “Junmai Gingo” Cabin in the Snow

Tensei “Junmai Gingo” Song of the Sea

Kanbara “Junmai Gingo” Bride of the Fox

Kasumi Tsuru “Kimoto Extra Dry”

Hoyo “Kura no Hana” Fair Maiden

Joto The One with the Clocks

Masumi “Sanka” Mountain Flower

Akitabare “Suirakuten” Heaven of Tipsy Delight

Specialty - New & Different

Kamoizumi “Nigori Ginjo” Summer Snow

Yuki Tora “Nigori”

Beer

Kawaba "Twilight Ale"Pale Ale

Large Asahi/ Sapporo

Wine

Samuel Charles Sauvignon Blanc

Foppiano Chardonnay Russian River, CA

Simonsig Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc South Africa

Gustave Lorentz Pinot Gris Reserve Alsace, France

Hugel Gewurztraminer Alsace, France

Shafer Chardonnay

Sparkling

Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label, FranceUSD 75.00

Chandon BrutUSD 14.00

Chandon RoseUSD 14.00

White

Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River, AustraliaUSD 12.00

Skyside Chardonnay, North CoastUSD 12.00

Hugel GewurztraminerUSD 60.00

Shafer Chardonnay, Margaret River, AustraliaUSD 100.00

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Live Sushi Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Live Sushi Bar restaurant rated?

Is Live Sushi Bar currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

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