Amazing food, absolutely excellent table service by Corbin (who was basically a one-man show!). The food was tasty! And special mention to the jerk sliders. Highly recommended. I just felt like some of the entree prices were overpriced. On top of that-I wasnt aware of the 5% SF "tax". Other than that-pretty happy all around. Weird to say it again, but the service was above and Uber awesome. And that is a big deal to me. We were too busy enjoying our food and forgot to take pics read more

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Aiso - a very cute date or drinks spot tucked away in the Castro! Some of the food was a miss, but this place is so cute and I want plant based restaurants to succeed, so I'd aim to come back during happy hour where exploration isn't so costly. Service was helpful and attentive without being overbearing. MISO UDON: I can see why this is the most popular! Definitely creamy, rich, umami comfort food. Who doesn't love noodles in SF? MUSHROOM SKEWERS: Two highly loaded mushrooms skewers and very well seasoned. It was a bit too one-dimensional for my tastes... but if I wasn't ravenous and I waited to combine them with the miso udon? It probably would've been heaven on earth. YUCCA STICKS: This was a miss. The sticks were dry and under-seasoned, and the mustard was tasty but underwhelming. read more

SERVICE - located in the Castro district - street parking can be harder to find especially on a weekend or Friday evening - expect a longer wait if you do not have a reservation - service is friendly and interacts with customers at tables and bar - food served relatively quickly - ambiance good for a semi formal meal MENU - global inspired shareable plates - all vegan/vegetarian - average price FOOD - pineapple tofu skewers (8/10): two skewers stacked with pineapple and tofu cubes with an adobo glaze. This was a great appetizer to share between 2-4 people. The tofu is soft and chewy while the pineapple is crunchy and fresh. The glaze on top is slightly spicy but pairs well with the sweet pineapple. The portion is a good size for an appetizer and the tofu makes it feel like a substantial dish. - roasted cauliflower (8/10): charred cauliflower florets on a bed of sikil pak topped with pickled onions and cilantro. This was my favorite of the dishes we ordered. The sikil pak is a unique spread that I had not seen before. The main ingredients are pumpkin seeds, tomato, and habanero, with the texture of a hummus but the flavor of a salsa. It is also a good size to share as an appetizer between 2-4 people. - garlic butter udon (6/10): udon coated in garlic butter with macadamia nut crumbles on top. This sounded good but was a bit of a letdown after the appetizers. I was hoping for more unique flavors or textures. An addition of something fresh like a pesto drizzle or roasted tomatoes may have added a boost of flavor and color. - kale walnut pesto rigatoni (7/10): rigatoni with kale and walnut pesto topped with blistered cherry tomatoes. I liked pasta better than the udon. The pesto was creamy yet fresh from the pistachio and lemon. The tomatoes added color and sweetness. The portion is good to serve one person or shared when mixed with other dishes. WOULD I GO BACK? Yes, though I would order more of the appetizers and I liked them better than the entrees. read more

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I wanted a fabulous vegan meal so I entered Aiso. I was warmly greeted and quickly seated near the open door where I could feel the welcome breeze. It was tough to choose, but I settled on the kale and walnut pesto rigatoni. This was a delightfully satisfying hot pasta dish! The hot pasta got generously tossed with the pesto. When ample fresh basil dropped onto the hot pasta, basil perfume was released and I could smell my dish as it arrived. The blistered, halved cherry tomatoes were lemony and tangy. I was scooting my last, perfectly al dente rigatoni across the plate, filling them up with that pesto. You know, kale and walnuts are two of the most nutritious foods you can eat and Aiso made them extra delicious! read more

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I came here on a Meatless Monday and was so impressed with the food! Everything tasted great, and the restaurant itself is super nice. We started off with some of the happy hour drinks, and then split some of the cocktails. I wasn't overly impressed with the drinks, but some of the cocktails sounded really interesting so I'm eager to come back and try them. For food we got the following: jerk sliders - comes with two, but they were able to add a third since we had three people. These were really good and the slaw was SO fresh. I don't normally like slaw too much, and this was easiest the best I've ever had. Same for the miso mayo - surprisingly amazing! roasted cauliflower - comes as a giant piece, with sikil pak (a pumpkin seed dip). They paired together nicely and everything was cooked perfectly. oyster mushroom skewers - these were my favorite dish, they tasted almost like chicken thigh, but were just so perfectly cooked and had a unique flavor garlic butter udon - so good, definitely garlicky, but overall balanced and tasty. kale + walnut pesto - we added the Beyond sausage, and this was a pretty good dish. I found the pesto to be a bit more vinegar-y tasing, vs basil-y, but it was still really good. Prices were definitely reasonable given the quality, and portion sizes were great for sharing. Service was also great, and the restaurant feels cozy. The music was kinda weird, a bit slow and sad. I would definitely come back, and would recommend this place if you're looking for a solid vegan option. read more

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I'm being generous with three stars because both the server and bartender did apologize a few times for the lack of service, the delay in seating us, and the long wait to get our bill. We had a 7:00pm reservation on a Tuesday and arrived at 6:55. We were told it would be about ten minutes, so we waited at the bar and ordered drinks. I also asked for water, which didn't come until I asked the server again. He apologized and said it would be another ten minutes "or so." Another 20 minutes passed. By 7:30, our group of six was hungry and confused why we made a reservation at a place that enforces late/no-show fees but couldn't seat us on time. We were eventually seated at a four-top, with the plan to expand once the neighboring table left. After they did, we ordered a variety of dishes including the beet and cucumber, yucca, salad, udon, kale pesto rigatoni, jerk sliders, and a tofu pineapple skewer. Some dishes came out quickly, but others lagged. The salad had an unexpectedly strong spicy kick, and the tofu skewer was burned. We were still waiting on the udon and rigatoni, and after another 20 minutes, they finally arrived--both pretty underwhelming. The server apologized and kindly comped a birthday brownie with ice cream, which was delicious. Best part of meal. Unfortunately, he seemed to be the only server working the entire restaurant, which explained a lot but didn't improve the experience. When it came time to leave, we had to flag down the bartender to get our bill, then waited another ten minutes while she tried to merge the bar and dinner tabs. We ended up spending a very long time there, mostly waiting, and left tired and frustrated. I probably won't be returning. Most restaurants have at least one vegan item so I'd just do that if making a birthday night out for several different food type people. read more

Aiso - Yucca fry sticks. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We really enjoyed everything that we ordered here and definitely would return the next time we are in this area. We ordered the kale pesto rigatoni, yucca sticks, platano salad, a mock tail and two drinks. My partner said the drinks were mixed very well, with the alcohol blended well. The other dishes were very good -- my partner said he couldn't tell the difference with the vegan sausage in his rigatoni and regular sausage. The platano salad we had was also very refreshing. There was sweetness from the tropical fruit and then the perfect balance with the avocados and other greens. The yucca fries were a small portion but also very fresh. Overall we were very happy with our meal here and would like to try other items on their menu. read more

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Aiso is a very cute date night spot. I was there on the day of Haloween 2025. This spot is great for people watching and the vibes are on point. I really liked the sushi (beet and cucumber sushi esque dish) Moz sticks were good but not very memorable. I think I also had the udon and that was the star of the evening for me. Friendly service, awesome people watching spot. Go check them out! read more

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Really good spot for vegan food and drinks. Tried a lot of dishes, the standouts being the oyster mushroom skewer (best one imo), impossible jerk sliders, and garlic butter udon. The udon part might be a misnomer since the noodles were really thin but i really liked the balanced rich, creamy taste. Only thing I thought was more on the ok side was the pineapple+ tofu skewers - the texture was great (especially the tofu was firm and chewy, more like paneer) just the sauce was too ketchup - y for me. I think just a ymmv thing depending on preference. Dessert was impressive too especially considering it was eggless. We got the chocolate cake and passion fruit sorbet. Even if you're not coming for food it's worth coming just for the drinks menu. Favorites were their Espresso martini, and flight in the am for a more fruity, sweeter option. Nice dimly lit interior with date night ambiance, and both table and bar seating (they also have blankets) and a couple tables outisde. Good service too. Will definitely be back! read more

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Aiso is a 100% queer-owned, vegan tapas restaurant on Castro. The vibe alone makes it worth a visit. Their playlist are all 2000-2010s hits. If you are millennials you will know all songs!! I was literally singing along the whole time The inside interior was beautiful, cozy with many plants and cool decors. I tried a few dishes and enjoyed everything: - Oyster mushroom skewers: My most favorite, super flavorful, tender and perfect as a bar snack. No wonder everyone ordered them - Jerk sliders: Tasty and surprisingly meaty but I felt a little burnt. My 2nd favorite and I also recommend you should order this! - Beet tartare: This dish was exactly what I needed to balance things out. It was fresh, light, and refreshing - Happy hour: Weekdays from 5-6:30pm, I grabbed a mini marteeni for only $6, very strong and paired so well with the heavy food Overall, I was so full and left satisfied with both food and the experience. I could recommend this place more!!!!! read more

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Came here to try out this restaurant with a few friends for our holiday dinner! One of my friends is vegetarian, so our other friend had picked this vegan restaurant for us to try! All the "meat" they use is either impossible or beyond, so all the foods are vegan. We got the tofu pineapple skewers, butter garlic udon, cucumber kimchi, pesto rigatoni, and yucca sticks to share! Everything was definitely very delicious; thought some items were a bit on the saltier sides, but still very good and tasty nonetheless! The menu is packed with different items and is not too big, so it's not too overwhelming. They also have a variety of drinks that I would love to try next time I go! The ambiance was so beautiful and I really loved how the interior was decorated. They also decorated a bit for the holidays which I think is always quite nice! The service was also very good as well - the door doesn't always close fully but the servers were always attentive and ensuring it was closed! It was very helpful as we sat by the door and it's been pretty cold these days. Overall, I'll definitely be coming back to try new dishes and drinks, and bringing new friends to try it out as well! read more

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Service was terrible last night. It was painful to talk to our waitress at some point

I wish I could give half stars but I'll be generous and round up. The fact is, the food is good. Solidly good. The space is lovely. Service is kind and lightning fast. On an early Sunday evening, we were in and out in under 45 minutes all told. It's just wildly overpriced. I got the mushroom skewers which commanded the price tag of an entree, but was the size of an appetizer. They had a nice char to them and a simple teriyaki sauce-like favor, they were juicy and hot, but... So small. read more

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Aiso is a purely vegan restaurant/bar in the Castro. It adds sophistication to the neighborhood certainly with a chic, dim atmosphere during dinner service and a fun playlist. A BAR / restaurant vibe for sure. But the food menu is no afterthought, with unique dishes and flavor combinations. I tried the jerk sliders. The patty itself was well seasoned and had a nice char to it. But I would have preferred the dish with more of a pineapple punch. The slaw was rather lacking in pineapple flavor. the miso mayo had a good flavor but there wasn't enough of it. The dish had potential, it just needed some tweaks. I didn't try other offerings here but I hope they grow the food with bold flavors. read more

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The menu was concise and unique - there were a range of dishes we ordered. Good to share with a group. Starting with cucumber kimchi salad which was delicious - I think consuming a kimchi dish before dinner helps with digestion which made the whole experience great. Next, we got the squash soup 8.5/10 which was warm and creamy. I'd definitely go for seconds. We asked them to split the big bowl for us into 3 but they ended up charging us for three separate small bowls which was a bummer. Nevertheless the flavor was great. After that we got the slider stuffed with the impossible patty - I was not a fan so I'll rank it low. The tofu pineapple skewers were delicious and the tofu texture was very close to paneer. The sauce it was served with was very good. For entrees, we ordered udon and pesto rigatoni - both were delicious. The pesto rigatoni flavor profile was very leafy and healthy but it grew on me with every bite (perhaps because of kale). It tied very well with the nutty texture and cherry tomatoes. The Udon was wonderful - the portion size was less but the flavor was delightful. Overall, I enjoyed their udon, pesto pasta and squash soup a lot. read more

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Does SF think it's Portland all of a sudden? Just kidding. Portland has like 5 vegan bars. We could never compete. But at least we have this one now. I would recommend this spot for a date night or special occasion because it's very fancy and has a nice ambience. It's a little pricey for my taste though ($45 for 1 drink and 2 mushroom skewers). I could probably get filled up for less money at millennium to be honest. (See my menu pics for prices.) But that being said, it's a great location! And millennium went and moved across the bay like the abandoners that they are haha. They staff are very friendly, street parking was easy to find (and is free after 6), and it's right around the corner from a locally owned hardware store (Cliffs), so you can pick up items for that repair project you've been putting off. In addition to being completely vegan, the majority of the menu is also gluten-free. Instead of marking the items that are gluten-free, they mark the items that contain gluten. read more

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WOW i think this is the best vegan restaurant that's opened in the bay area since Lion Dance Cafe (rip). i went with a group of 5 and we shared: * yuca sticks: hands down best yuca fries i've ever had. the texture was really firm and they were served with a mustard-like sauce. (tastes better than it sounds) * oyster mushroom skewers: must get this! very smokey and meaty * pineapple + tofu skewers: this was just ok, tofu didn't have much flavor * jerk sliders: must get this! incredible char-grilled flavor * garlic butter udon: probably wouldn't get this again * kale + pesto rigatoni: i liked it but my friend said it was underseasoned * hull bay: BEST nonalcoholic cocktail i've ever had ambiance is dark and bar-like but they were able to accomodate my stroller! read more

AMAZING 1000/10 - the food is delicious, fun ambiance with good music (perf lighting when it's dinner), friendly staff, and strong drinks! Love that it's all vegan. The mushroom skewers - BOMB. Tastes like the charcoal grill - and chicken - we could order like 3 of these. Garlic udon is always a must- could order multiple of these as well!! I love the beet tartare as well, it's fresh and flavorful. My partner and I have come here 3x- Valentines, and bringing out of town friends. They're also dog friendly! Will def come back read more

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Excellent everything! Shared four dishes and all were very fresh, colorful and tasty. Fabulous cocktails. Wonderful service. Loved our window seat. read more

The food is very creative & I've enjoyed it both times. The guy behind the bar & other staff are really real & pleasant. Service is great. It's a romantic, fun place. This dish is sooo good! I will come back for this often. One thing that blows my mind, is almost no bar in The Castro carries San Francisco's Skyy Vodka! What's up with that. Conner the bartender is keeper. read more

Aiso - Beet tar tar. My second time here. It's so good to have a vegan restaurant in the Castro. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Loved my dessert and cocktail. Sat at the bar, and the bartender was wonderful. Wish I could've had dinner as well, but I was running late. Love the intimate vibe and layout. read more

Love that a new vegan spot opened in the city- the menu is small but mighty. Each item has a very unique flavor profile so you know they put care and thought into the recipe development. The pumpkin seed puree on the cauliflower was one of the best things I've eaten. Service was friendly and the ambiance is cute and cozy. They also have a full bar which is rare for a fully vegan spot to have, from my experience. Definitely worth another visit! read more

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This place is so cute and cozy and the food 10/10. Came here on a Saturday, we were seated immediately and greeted by staff. We got an array of things - they do have some items only available on weekends for brunch which was amazing. We tried the jerky sliders - these were super flavorful. We also got the roasted cauliflower - the sauce isn't super spicy, it does have a kick but it wasn't hot per say. My favorite was the soyrizo potatoes - rich in flavor, had lots of good veggies and had a taste similar to curry but not overpowering. We also got the breakfast burrito - the sausage in this reminded me of the McDonald's sausage. Overall amazing restaurant and great staff, they were all really attentive. read more

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Happy anniversary, and happy Pride. Had to celebrate and introduce one of at one of my favorite people to this survival place. Everything was so full of flavor, as always. Thank you for the wonderful service and lovely vibes. read more

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Amazing vibes - especially their playlist. Whoever is on aux should be a DJ... Shazam was open all night. In terms of food we ordered the mango gazpacho, beet tartar, tofu skewers, udon and pesto with sausage. Fav was the udon closely followed by the tofu. Don't skip these you'll really enjoy them. Their sauces were the highlight a garlicky umami and a tangy bbq respectively. The low light was the pesto pasta. It lacked flavor that we think was missing some acid or lemon juice. The $6 sausage added did not feel worth it given the amount we got. Def skip this dish! The overall feel was a pre fix menu sorta of vibe but without the very expensive price tag and overly unnecessary friendly staff doing a million plate changes. read more

Great atmosphere...ah-mahzing taste and decent size portions...go get yourself some food here...We will be back!

I'm surprised by all the high reviews. Maybe this type of food is not for me? Everything about this place other than the food is phenomenal. Ambiance is incredible. Service is fantastic. Food... boring and lackluster. Everything was bland and missing a kick. read more

Really great spot in the Castro! Fully vegan menu and although it doesn't have too many options, everything we had was great. Service was lovely and quick and they gave great recommendations. Really cute interior as well, great for a quick bite or a happy hour. read more

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Great food. Loved the hearts of palm and the jerk sliders. Did not like the Yukon fries or mushroom. The sliders alone were worth it!!! read more

we popped into aiso for the first time and were immediately greeted with such warm, welcoming energy. like we were longtime regulars. drinks were made with care and you could feel the attention to detail. that kind of hospitality goes a long way. we split the truffle fries and wow. straight up umami. crispy, savory, and a great shareable appetizer. price point is on the slightly higher end, but honestly the service was so on point we had no complaints. felt totally worth it, and we tipped accordingly. only tinyyy note on the drinks - given it's the castro, the pours could use just a liiiitle more oomph. i saw the jigger being used (which makes sense here), but the spot next door will outpour you for 1/3 less price point. not asking for free doubles, just a slightly less stingy pour - something that makes you go "oooh okay this one's got teeth." all in all tho - will definitely be back. good vibes, solid drinks. read more

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I've been to Aiso a few times, and every visit has been a delight. I'm not even vegan, but the food here completely surprised me, in the best way. Everything I've tried has been full of flavor and so well done that I actually crave coming back for more. They also switch things up with specials, which always keep it interesting. My absolute favorite is the garlic noodles with mushrooms, so good! I could honestly eat them every day. And to top it off, they make delicious cocktails, with a bar that has plenty of great options to go along with the food. Aiso is one of those places I'd recommend to anyone, vegan or not. read more

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love the food and the vibe! i've been like 3 times in a month, and everyone i've gone with has also enjoyed. love the jerk sliders and tofu skewers so so much. nice portions and great quality, amazing addition to the sf vegan scene! read more

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Everything from the atmosphere to the food was amazing! It was dimly lit which I appreciate very much and it made it feel very cozy! The music was a bit loud for my liking personally but it also was a weekend so it's not a big deal. It was lovely not having to heavily edit anything like I usually have to at restaurants that aren't 100% vegan!! The most delicious yuca fries i've ever had, they were perfectly crispy and warm and the sauce complimented them very well! Everything was delicious!! read more

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Good food! Nice service! A little noisy! Nice ambiance! Tasty drinks! It's worth to try !

i firmly believe the vegan options in san francisco are not good but this place proved me wrong! such a cute little place and all the food we tried we LOVED! the server was helpful and friendly. we got the yuca fries (9/10) loved it, garlic butter udon (SO GOOD), and the mushroom skewers (good but nothing insane). also ended with the chocolate brownie and it was once again so good! also loved the drinks. would def be back and def recommend read more

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Beautiful, earthy atmosphere and attentive service. The 2 grilled oyster mushroom skewers were well-seasoned and so delicious. Next time, I'll remember to share the ample portion of rich pesto rigatoni with another person. Will return to try other items on their menu! read more

Delicious fresh vegan food with creative offerings and tasty drinks. The vibe is great as well.

A totally delicious menu with tons of options. I didn't even realize it was vegetarian until after we were impressed and read more about it. They just opened in June! read more

Aiso - Drinks. One spicy non-alcoholic, and a cute margarita with a tiny shell. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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BEST drinks, food, and ambiance the service is top notch too! We love the bartenders + servers so much

Beware of the service here!!!! The food is phenomenal, we enjoyed every bite. The service was very bad. The waitress apparently did not appreciate that I sat next to my partners, as she rammed the chair into my leg very hard. When I asked for a new fork she literally threw a rollup at me. We asked for another drink that never came despite the fact that our server stood next to the bartender and talked for several minutes. The food was great, but not great enough to return because of the service. Avoid this place if you can!! read more