Sushi Sato

4.2

184 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

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2 people

30 Mar 2025

March 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Innovative
Romantic

Japanese Restaurant with Full Drink Bar, offering cocktails from award-winning bartenders, a wide selection of wines, sakes from house sommelier.

Enjoy sashimi, sushi, exclusive sushi tastings, or immerse yourself with 7-course chef's tasting as well as a variety of a la carte dishes.

+At our party-ready whiskey bar seatings, you can order the full menu from a la carte to tastings, and enjoy the award-winning bartender in action, right in front of you.

++From our custom made table side, you can have the full bar beverages as well as the food menus.

++ We offer Elevated Tastings that are offered both at Table and Sushi Bar Side +++ We are the First to Create and Execute the Signature Okonomi Tasting

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(415) 851-8830
Website
http://www.satosushisf.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Alex Kim
Private party facilities
Please drop us a line at contact@sushisatosf.com for restaurant buy-outs.Thank you!

Location
1122 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Area
Tenderloin
Cross Street
Polk Street.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Okonomi Sato Tasting | Sushi Bar $95
Multiple dates available
$95 Dollar 13 Course Okonomi Sato Tasting. Chefs Ceviche, 9 piece Nigiri, Hot Zensai, Crab Miso Rissotto & Dessert. This Experience Allows a Unique Experience where guests can Choose Between the Traditional style "Omakase" or are Empowered to Personalize their Tasting Experience. This Unique Experience allows tranquility to meets vibrant energy in an intimate and interactive sushi bar setting. Led by Chef Tony Lee, each course is a masterpiece of precision and passion. Elevate your dining experience with expertly paired beverages and world-class cocktails, crafted before your eyes by our dedicated bartender. Rooted in Traditional Edomae Flavors, Impeccable craftsmanship, with Contemporary Twist.

Okonomi Tasting | Sushi Bar ExperienceUSD 95.00
Okonomi Tasting ** "We leave it up to you" ** Chefs Starter, 10 Pieces of Nigiri (Sushi), Soup & Dessert. Guests are Welcome to Personalize their own Dream Tasting or Choose the Traditional Omakase Style Tasting.
Sato Tasting | Table ExperienceUSD 85.00
1 Chefs Inspiration Starter, 10 Piece Nigiri (Sushi), Zensai, Soup & Dessert

Cold

Chefs Cold Appetizer for the Table with Nikkei Flair

Pescado Blanco CevicheUSD 17.00
Seasonal White Fish Dressed in Aji Amarlillo
Atun Coco CevicheUSD 17.00
Yellow-fin Tuna, Coconut, Cilantro & Cashews
Hirame Tiradito USD 24.00
Fluke, Yuzu Lemon, Rocto Chilie, Cilantro & Lemon Zest
King Salmon Dry Miso USD 24.00
King Salmon, Yuzu, Olive Dry Miso, Chives & Crispy Garlic
Kanpachi Tradito USD 28.00
Amberjack, Yuzu Lemon, Chives, Truffle Oil & Seasalt
Hamachi TraditoUSD 21.00
Yellow-tail. Yuzu Soy, Serrano Pepper & Cilantro

Hot

Chefs Hot Appetizers for the Table

Pan Seared ScallopUSD 21.00
Butter Basted Hokkaido Scallop, Corn Succotash, Shiso Oil & Garlic Chili Glaze
Sweet Potato Croquettes USD 15.00
Katsuobushi Cream, Bonito Flakes & Chives
Dengaku Eggplant USD 12.00
Flash Fried Japanese Eggplant, Aka Misso Puree & Gobo Chip
Signature Miso Black CodUSD 23.00
Secret Blend White Miso Marinated Black Cod, Roasted Yama Imo, Chartreuse Tomato & Asari Clam Dashi
Ura-Shiro ShitakeUSD 13.00
Shitake Mushrooms with Fish Cake, Tofu & Shimeji Mushroom Sansho Soy
Wagyu RoastUSD 24.00
Seared A-5 Wagyu Ribeye, Roasted Shimeji, Sansho Demi-Glaze & Dashi Shallot Risotto
Crab PearlsUSD 14.00
Hokkaido Red Crab & Yuba Dashi Anakake Glaze
Miso SoupUSD 4.00
Red Miso Soup

Chefs Moriwamasen

Hand Picked Chefs Omakase Level Exclusive Seasonal & Premium Selections

Sashimi TastingUSD 50.00
Chef's choice 5 kinds 10pcs
Sushi TastingUSD 40.00
Chef's choice 6pcs seasonal fishes

Donburi & Entrees

Premium Design Bowls & Hot Entrees

Tekka Donburi USD 36.00
Yellow-Fin Tuna Loin, O-toro Bluefin Tuna Belly & Sushi Rice
King Salmon Ikura Donburi USD 28.00
King Salmon, Ocean Trout, Cured Salmon Caviar & Sushi Rice
BBQ Unagi Donburi USD 28.00
Roasted Glazed BBQ Eel & Sushi Rice
Crab Miso Risotto USD 26.00
Hokkaido Red Crab, Miso Cream Risotto with Truffle Essence
Tori Teriyaki | ChickenUSD 23.00
Roasted Free Range Chicken, Teriyaki Glaze, Sauteed Assorted Vegetables dressed in Black Garlic Vinaigrette & Rice
Masunosuke Teriyaki | King SalmonUSD 28.00
Pan Seared King Salmon, Teriyaki Glaze, Assorted Sauteed Vegetables & Rice

Premium Fish

Sushi 2pc | Sashimi 3pc

Akami
Lean Tuna
- Sushi 1pcsUSD 5.00
- Sashimi 2pcUSD 10.00
Zuke Chu Toro
Soy Cured Medium Fatty
- Sushi 1pcsUSD 7.00
- Sashimi 2pcUSD 14.00
Toro
Fatty
- Sushi 1pcsUSD 8.00
- Sashimi 2pcUSD 16.00
O-Toro
Supreme Fatty Tuna
- Sushi 1pcsUSD 10.00
- Sashimi 2pcUSD 20.00
Zuke King Salmon
Soy Cured King Salmon, NZ
- Sushi 1pcsUSD 5.00
- Sashimi 2pcUSD 10.00
King Salmon Toro
King Salmon Belly, NZ
- Sushi 1pcsUSD 7.00
- Sashimi 2pcUSD 14.00
Umi Masu
Ocean Trout, Tasmania
- Sushi 1pcsUSD 5.00
- Sashimi 2pcUSD 10.00
Umi Masu Toro
Ocean Trout Belly, Tasmania
- Sushi 1pcsUSD 7.00
- Sashimi 2pcUSD 14.00
Shima Aji
Yellow Jack, Japan
- Sushi 1pcsUSD 5.00
- Sashimi 2pcUSD 11.00
Kanpachi
Amberjack, Japan
- Sushi 1pcsUSD 5.00
- Sashimi 2pcUSD 10.00
Hamachi
Yellowtail, Japan
- Sushi 1pcsUSD 5.00
- Sashimi 2pcUSD 10.00
Zuwai Kani
Snow Crab, Hokkaido
- Sushi 1pcsUSD 6.00
- Sashimi 2pcUSD 12.00
Muki Hotate
Live Scallop, Japan
- Sushi 1pcsUSD 6.00
- Sashimi 2pcUSD 12.00
Uni #1
Sea Urchin, Santa Barbara
- Sushi 1pcsUSD 8.00
- Sashimi 2pcUSD 16.00
Uni #2
Sea Urchin, Hokkaido
- Sushi 1pcsUSD 10.00
- Sashimi 2pcUSD 20.00
Shoyu Ikura
Soy Cured Salmon Caviar, Japan
- Sushi 1pcsUSD 5.00
- Sashimi 2pcUSD 10.00
Wagyu Beef
A5 Grade Wagyu Beef, Japan
- Sushi 1pcsUSD 12.00
- Sashimi 2pcUSD 24.00
Madai
Red Snapper, Japan
- Sushi 1pcsUSD 5.00
- Sashimi 2pcUSD 10.00
Hirame
Halibut, Korea
- Sushi 1pcsUSD 5.00
- Sashimi 2pcUSD 10.00
Ji Kinmedai
Golden Eye Snapper, Japan
- Sushi 1pcsUSD 8.00
- Sashimi 2pcUSD 16.00
Akamutsu
Rosy Seabass, Japan
- Sushi 1pcsUSD 11.00
- Sashimi 2pcUSD 22.00
Medai
Blue Nose, Japan
- Sushi 1pcsUSD 5.00
- Sashimi 2pcUSD 10.00
Tsuri Aji
Wild Horse Mackerl, Japan
- Sushi 1pcsUSD 5.00
- Sashimi 2pcUSD 10.00

Maki

Handroll or Cut Rolls

Spicy Tuna MakiUSD 12.00
Yellow-Fin Tuna & Cucumber
King Salmon Avo Maki USD 9.00
King Salmon & Avocado
Negi-ToroUSD 14.00
O-toro Fatty Tuna, Scallions & Pickled Daikon
BBQ Unagi Maki USD 11.00
Roasted, Glazed BBQ Eel & Avocado
Yellow-tail Jalapeno USD 10.00
Hamachi, Garlic Puree, Cilantro, Serrano Peppers & Yuzu Kosho
California MakiUSD 16.00
Seasoned Red Crab & Avocado
Sake MakiUSD 7.00
Salmon
Tekka MakiUSD 10.00
Tuna
Futo Maki USD 12.00
Assorted Tsukemono (Pickles), Tamago, Avocado & Cucumber

Desserts

Yuzu Panna CottaUSD 6.00
House-made Citrus panna cotta with Mango Coolie
Matcha Cheese CakeUSD 6.00
Japanese Ceremonial Matcha cheese cake

Cocktails

ShinUSD 15.00
Dewars 8y, Vanilla black tea, Orange bitters, Coconut oil, Wood Chips Smoke
RakuenUSD 15.00
Kikori infused coconut oolong tea, Falernum, Yuzuri, Lemon, Pistachio, Trinity bitters
KiwamiUSD 15.00
Casadore silver, Lime zest cordial, Campari, Basil syrup, Lime, Chocolate walnut bitters
Sakura, HighballUSD 12.00
Toki Whiskey, Sakura cordial, Q-soda
Honey Dew, HighballUSD 12.00
Roku gin, Honeydew cordial, Q-topic water
Pineapple, HighballUSD 12.00
Mount gay rum, Pineapple cordial, Coconut kombucha

Mocktails

KawaiiUSD 10.00
Seedlip Spice, Alchemist Prickly pear, Pineapple, Lime, Q-Ginger beer.
EngeiUSD 10.00
Seedlip Citrus, Lemon, Simple, Grapefruit

Non-Alcoholic

Sparkling Water
Carbonated Water
- 750mlUSD 8.00
Green Tea (Iced / Hot)USD 5.00
Genmai Cha Green Tea

Wine

Sparkling

L. Aubry Fils Brut, Champagne, Premier Cru, NVUSD 22.00
Brut Tradition, La Tailld aux Loups, Chenin Blanc, Loire, France, NVUSD 13.00

White

"Domaine du Carrou", Dominique Roger, Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre, France, 2020USD 14.00
Valle Isarco, Köfererhof, Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige, Italy, 2019USD 12.00
'Sta. Rita Hills', Sandhi, Chardonnay, Santa Barbara, CA, 2019USD 20.00
Newton Chardonnay, Unfiltered Chardonnay, Napa Valley, CA, 2018USD 20.00

Rosé

Whispering Angel, La Bernarde, Rose, Côte de Provence, France, 2020USD 13.00

Red

'Cuvée du Trois', Joseph Swan, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, 2016USD 20.00
Crozes-Hermitage "Hauterives", Laurent Fayolle, Syrah, Rhone, France, 2019USD 15.00
Newton Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA, 2017USD 15.00

Premium Sake

Junmai Daiginjo

Heiwa "Kid"USD 26.00
Aromas of ripe apples and pears with a light sweetness of honey on the palette and a dry, crisp finish
Tenko 50USD 18.00
Brightly aromatic with hints of banana, apple and white flowers. Rich mouthfeel with bright acidity and a refreshing finish
KuheijiUSD 17.00
Terroir-driven sake that is deep and complex, yet fresh and impeccably well-balanced

Junmai Ginjo

AkabuUSD 17.00
Bright and refreshing aromas of melon and green apple. Tart acidity balances a slight sweetness of vanilla and almond
ChogetsuUSD 15.00
Floral tropical aromas and light fruitiness on the palette with hints of anise compliment a soft, round mouthfeel
Shibata "Black"
Light, clean and soft. Elegant floral aromas give way to a velvety mouthfeel
- 200mlUSD 23.00

Junmai

Taiheizan KimotoUSD 14.00
Distinctive, earthy aroma with hints of mushroom. Deep, savory, complex flavor and a dry finish
AkabuUSD 15.00
The perfect balance of subtle sweetness, acidity, umami and a slight grapefruit-like bitterness
Akishika "Super Dry" Nama GenshuUSD 18.00
Bracingly dry, with hints of spice, honeydew and lychee that evolve into a multi-layered expression of a truly unique sake

Nigori

TaiheizanUSD 13.00
Sweet tropical fruit on the nose, but finishes dry. A pleasantly well-balanced Nigori
HeiwaUSD 14.00
Lightly sweet with a texture reminiscent of powdery snow

Dessert Sake

Kagatsuru UmeshuUSD 15.00
Made from the famed Kaga Ume, it's lush sweetness is uplifted by a unique, tart acidity and a hint of saltiness, somewhat reminiscent of umeboshi
Shibata "Black" YuzuUSD 23.00
Fresh pressed, estate-grown, organic Yuzu blended with a well-balanced and clean Junmai Sake

Beer

Asahi Super "Dry", 5.2% ABV
Dry hopping gives Asahi Super Dry a moderate balanced bitterness and a crisp, clean finish
- 750mlUSD 14.00
Sapporo Premium, 4.9% ABV
Ancient old Asian recipe at its finest - malty, not too bitter and with a dry finish
- 600mlUSD 10.00

What 184 people are saying

Sushi Sato reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

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Review summary

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Sushi Sato offers an "exceptional" dining experience with "divine" food and "incredible" service. Highlights include the omakase menu, "sublime" crab risotto, and "delectable" sushi. While some reviews mention service inconsistencies, the attentive staff and "beautifully presented" dishes create a memorable atmosphere. Perfect for sushi enthusiasts and special occasions.

184 Reviews

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Annie VIP
New York City1 review
2.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
I feel like I got scammed and was the victim of a practical joke. Booked the $95 13-course omakase dinner based on amazing looking reels on Instagram that showed huge cuts of fish and special dishes like uni and toro. - waited more than one hour after being seated before receiving our first course (miso soup) - small cuts of fish on the nigiri (size of my thumb) - no uni or toro in sight - we were sitting at the sushi counter (which is also the bar) in front of the chef and he kept leaving to take breaks and drink 2.5+ hours after sitting down we finally left a completely empty restaurant, still hungry and in disbelief of what we just experienced. Pros: the waiter was very apologetic and did provide good service, including comping us sake. The food was overall decent but couldn’t make up for the bizarre experience.
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hyewon
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
phenomenal experience, staff, food. 11/10. no complaints at all. can’t wait to be back.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
EXCEPTIONAL!!! Came for dinner and drinks with two girlfriends and had a beautiful experience. Our server was amazing, knowledgeable and attentive. The food was divine! We loved the nigiri and the miso cod so much, and the ceviche and amberjack were delicious. Sake selection is on point too! This place is a hidden gem and I want to come back for omakase soon..
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Seth
San Francisco4 reviews
2.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
I would like to believe that this was just a one time fluke for this restaurant as the last time I died here was one of my best experiences at any restaurant in my life. The last time I was here, we did the Omakase experience and it was wonderful the food service noise level everything about the meal was great and worth the large price However, this last time that we went here, we did not do the experience and just decided to do the sashimi mini Omakase experience instead at the sushi bar however when we arrived for our reservation, we had to wait 45 minutes and we’re instructed that both a sushi chef and server had called out that evening and they were extremely short staffed. We were then sat at a normal table as they said that the experience we signed up for would take too long and it would be a very long while in between our meals. We then waited another 20 minutes for our drinks in which we had to remind our waiter, and he made them himself as apparently there was no bartender available or on staff. I am going to hold out. Hope that the next time I take my girlfriend here as this night was for our four year anniversary. It will be much better because I have always recommended the restaurant as the best possible sushi in SF. This last experience was the farthest from it and the only saving grace was that our server was trying so exceptionally hard because of how shortstaffed they were. it was very clear to us that none of what was happening was the servers fault and the only reason we did not leave was because of how exceptional our server was. I feel bad for the guy and how hard he works that night with how poor the experience was matched by the rest of the restaurant
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Yeye
Chicago7 reviews
3.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I had high hopes but the service was slow, the food was mediocre and food delivered to the table slow and even missing items we had ordered. I tried it with friends for my birthday but we won’t be coming back.
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Alin
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience. Perfect for a date night! The food was great. Recommended
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Allison
New York City1 review
2.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Made a reservation but wasn't aware the dinner was omakase only $125 a person. The course itself was not bad, but only had a few standouts (crab risotto, cod) and everything else was average. The sushi rice especially was a little odd - super sticky and had an different texture and taste that didn't pair well with the fish
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Christy VIP
Pittsburgh8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely love this restaurant. The food is amazing. The service is incredible. The atmosphere is chic and beautiful. Highest recommendation.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is now our default sushi restaurant, especially after our 7-year-old daughter declared it her favorite restaurant. We tried the sushi tasting along with a variety of sushi from the a la carte menu, and everything was exceptional, there wasn't a single piece that we didn’t enjoy. As parents, we’re often cautious about bringing our daughter to nice sushi restaurants, as many don’t really cater to kids. But Alan and Yunus went above and beyond to make sure she felt welcomed and had a great experience. Alan even crafted a mocktail for her, which she absolutely loved. We’re already looking forward to our next visit, and our daughter is excited to try the omakase at the counter next time.
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catherine VIP
Seattle192 reviews
3.0
Dined on 20 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
First time to dine there and will probably not return. Food was fine, portion was small for the price I paid for the unagi rice bowl. Service was slow, even though there were only about 3 tables of two-three tops. We were a table of four.
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Sushi Sato is rated 4.2 stars by 184 OpenTable diners.

Sushi Sato does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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