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Niku Steakhouse, San Francisco, CA
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Niku Steakhouse

$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 32 times today
  • Fancy
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Located in San Francisco’s Design District, Niku Steakhouse is a meat-focused restaurant, highlighting an in-house dry aging program, exclusive cuts of coveted Japanese A5 wagyu with an emphasis on wood fired cooking.

Niku, by the Omakase Restaurant Group, hosts a dining room oriented around a roaring custom binchotan charcoal and wood-fired grill, where guests watch as Executive Chef Dustin Falcon (Lazy Bear, The French Laundry) and his team prepare steaks to perfection. At Niku, there is a true marriage of American and Japanese sensibilities. Falcon’s cooking is driven by the terroir of Northern California — which finds its way onto the menu through foraged ingredients and products from local farmers — met with the highest quality domestic and A5 Japanese Beef.

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Executive chef: Dustin Falcon

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    MICHELIN 1 Star2023
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    MICHELIN 1 Star2022

From the OpenTable editors: Packed since it opened its gilded door in 2019, this swanky steakhouse is the spot for prime Japanese and American Wagyu, dry-aged at the next-door butchery. Grab a seat at the 18-seat chef’s counter to watch Dustin Falcon (of Lazy Bear and French Laundry fame) throw down the tomahawk steaks and crispy pig ears that helped the one-of-a-kind restaurant earn one MICHELIN Star.

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Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Japanese Speciality, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

What 859 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Steakhouse

  • San Francisco

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Niku Steakhouse in San Francisco is a culinary gem, renowned for its "incredible food, service, and attention to detail." Guests rave about the expertly crafted wagyu dishes, bone marrow, and vibrant cocktails. The "perfect meal" experience is enhanced by a "friendly and knowledgeable" staff, making it ideal for special occasions.

859 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    San Antonio

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of best meals ever and best in SF. Some might consider it expensive but prices reasonable and you get what you pay for. Perfectly prepared meals, grest service, awesome wine and cocktails. High-end dining that is not overdone and not overpriced. Will definitely go back next time I am in town.

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  2. Eric

    VIP

    Wexford

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding meal. Quality food, beverages and service.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an awesome time. Staff is great. Niku doesn’t disappoint.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was generally fine, they had high quality steaks and sides, standard wine selection, and everything came out pretty fast. We didn’t like how salty the mushrooms were, but it was no issue since they took it off the bill. It was a bit busy and noisy in the dining room and I had to remind on multiple occasions to refresh my wine, so that was a bit annoying but not terrible. The deserts were a bit disappointing, but we didn’t complain because they were of good quality, just not something we expected. We paid the bill and left happily…only to get a call from the restaurant two minutes after we left and were waiting for our Waymo in the freezing wind. The guy called and asked if we stole a candle from our table. I said no we didn’t and he paused for a few seconds and replied – yes, you’re fine it’s under the table. That call ruined our evening and we will never ever go back to this place again. Our bill was over $1,000 without tip and taxes. Good luck, Niku! Hope you go out of business soon.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic time! From the service to the food, blown away each moment

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  6. Richard

    VIP

    San Francisco

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Not a cheap night out but the food and service were excellent!

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  7. alan

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best steaks in San Francisco. The Japanese steaks are so Fricken good😋. If you want great Japanese steaks. You gotta Go!!

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  8. Julianna

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There’s a lot of overrated, overpriced fine dining in the city. This is not that. Every cent you pay for this meal is worth it, and the service is just excellent. I’ve never had a more thoughtful, delicious meal (aside from grandma’s, of course). My friend took me here for their birthday because it’s their favorite steak in the city, and it’s my favorite too. So delicious that I had to come back twice in one week! Plus, they are mindful and considerate of allergies and have an excellent bourbon and wine list. I love that it’s one of the few places that isn’t super cold—I can wear my cutest outfits here. Best steak I have ever had, every time. Don’t pass up those potatoes, either!

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  9. Faby

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve gone to the SF location several times now and each time has been a great experience. From the service to the food!

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  10. cameron

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food, service, and attention to detail!

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Niku Steakhouse is rated 4.8 stars by 859 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 32 times today
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61 Division Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Japanese Speciality, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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