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    Live Sushi Bar

    3.9 (1.4k reviews)
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Gyoza (2/5) & 49ers roll (2/5)
    Steph C.

    Maybe I came on an off day, but service and food quality was disappointing on a Tuesday evening for hh. Regular menu: 49er roll - rice fell apart when I picked it up, making it hard to eat Cucumber roll - rolled with thick cucumbers that threw off the fish to cucumber ratio. hh menu: Gyoza - soggy Sauvignon blanc carafe - we were told it would be 2.5 glasses but barely got two (compared to the sake it was not filled all the way) chicken karaage, tempura roll (small) and sake carafe What made the experience subpar was the service. Our server didn't check up on us and never cleared our plates. Had to flag him down a few times and we had to keep repeating our order. When we asked for a split charge on two cards he came back with one charged card. Didn't offer to help to rectify, just "sorry" (figure it out). For quality of food, prices & service I won't be back.

    Chicken Kaarage
    Marie B.

    2.8 / 5 The gyoza wasn't crispy enough for me and the cucumber sashimi roll from the chef's specials was very thick cucumber which felt like a lot with the thick salmon. I did really enjoy the 49er roll with the contrast of the thin lemon slice with the salmon. The karaage was ok but had some dark meat which I don't like. They underfilled our Sauvignon blanc carafe for some reason and service was slow, a lot of our glasses never got cleared. Over $100 tab when the ambiance and quality didn't seem to line up. Won't be back sadly.

    Chloe S.

    Came back again with friends and had to order the chirashi bowl! I would say you get a pretty solid deal. Fresh fish over seasoned rice and even miso soup and a salad to start. You can even upgrade the quality of your fish for I believe $8 more!

    Caili C.

    Really great spot for a sushi night! I came by with a friend and between the 2 of us we shared an agedashi tofu, ankimo (monkfish liver), the aji tataki (horse mackerel nigiri and sashimi), and fusion combo which came with 2 pieces each of salmon, hamachi, tuna, and unagi along with a dragon roll and rainbow roll. The aji tataki came with the fish bone, making it a fun presentation. The fish itself is a bit fishy but pairs well with the ponzu soy on the side. The staff offered to fry the bone after to munch on but we were full so we passed on that. The agedashi tofu was good as well and nicely crispy on the outside. My favorite had to be the ankimo which was super smooth and velvety with a great briney, buttery flavor. If you haven't tried ankimo before, you must try it here! It was definitely a lot of food for 2, but everything was fresh and we were glad we got to try more of the menu. The service is warm and friendly and the interior is casual but cute enough for date night and we really enjoyed the lively atmosphere!

    Ca Roll
    Dominic B.

    Came by for a quick happy hour just to give it a try. Available Monday-Thursday from 5-6pm. Honestly a really good offering. California rolls and rock n roll for $5. Rainbow roll and dragon rolls for $11. All of these rolls were really good, especially at this price point. One of the pieces of rainbow roll did have a long fish bone in it though that pricked my mouth. Chicken karaage for $8. Not bad, pretty good for the price. Crispy and juicy. Kuromaguro (bluefin) for $15. Leaner cuts of the tuna. Fresh flavor but probably could have done without this. Atmosphere is cozy and there's table seats + sushi bar seats. Friendly and attentive service.

    Side Salad
    Robert W.

    Live sushi combination is a great a value @$27, 7 pc night, 4 pc sashimi, and a spicy tuna roll. I got the giants roll and sakura petal roll. The giants roll was good but the sauce was slightly too sweet, overpowering the fish. Has me questioning the quality of the fish, if the fish was super fresh, could I still taste it through the sauce ?? The Sakura petal roll was yummy. I like hamachi, so this one hit the spot for me. I'd still take the sushi combo over both rolls due to variety and value. Service was really good, staff were attentive and checked on the table throughout the night.

    Diane L.

    My favorite roll here was the giants roll along with the spicy scallop handroll. The Hokkaido uni was decent but I was hoping for it to be sweeter. The rolls take a while to come out too. Got 2 more rolls but they tasted the same and you can't really taste the fish due to the unagi sauce. This place is a far trek in the city as eell and overall was a mediocre experience.

    Giants roll
    Donna L.

    I came here last night for dinner. We ordered the giants roll, Romeo and Juliet roll, and the rainbow roll. I really liked the giants roll! It was very tasty. I wasn't so fond of the other two rolls since they both just taste like unagi sauce and had no distinction. I also got the hotate and toro nigiri. The nigiri here is pretty solid and at a good price point compared to other sushi spots. I got the spicy scallop handroll. I thought that was pretty good as well. I don't think I would come back here, but worth giving it a shot.

    Miso soup and salad
    Maureen Z.

    We came here on a Sunday evening, and there were many tables open! The cuts of fish were not only fresh, but super generous. And our service was great. For the price, this is a really cute spot for a date or a meal!

    Mike R.

    We live in the shadow of "Live Sushi Bar" in Potrero Hill neighborhood in San Francisco and its our "go to" place with super fresh Sushi, service & Sapparos! Our son had been traveling to the mid West from his place in Honolulu for the past week and missed Sushi! Of course we had to treat him, his girlfriend and his best friend of nearly 20 years. We were happily greeted and seated with our group of five. Desiree was our very attentive server and was able to handle our very hungry group. Seems like we ordered half the menu 15 rolls including: 2 Bergschneider rolls, a DJ roll, Giants roll, 49ers roll, Caterpillar roll, Cruchy Tuna roll, Sweet Potato roll, California roll, Sake sashimi PC, Tranformer roll. All were Extremely fresh! Incredible presentation. All were very delicious! Of course our younger crowd quickly reduced the rolls to vacant plates! Wow! A tsunami feeding frenzy! We have lived in the neighborhood for nearly 20 years and thrilled we have a world class Sushi restaurant a few blocks from our home. Well worth traveling across The City or up the peninsula to enjoy one of our favorites!

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    Danielle D.

    My husband and I first discovered Live Sushi Bar during COVID when we were living in Mission Bay and leaning hard into delivery. What started as a convenient find quickly turned into one of our go-to sushi spots. Once we finally dined in, it completely solidified its place in our regular rotation. Live Sushi Bar is the sister restaurant to Omakase and you can absolutely taste the quality. The fish has consistently been fresh, clean, and beautifully prepared every single time we've visited. We come here specifically for nigiri. Their Tai Nigiri is our favorite -- lightly seared with this deep, savory umami richness. It's one of those things where we order 1 but seem to always go back for seconds. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the nigiri's. We've consistently had the hotate, hamachi, ama ebi, toro, hamachi belly, ikura - chef's kiss! The uni has also always been incredibly fresh and, honestly, more reasonably priced than many other spots in the city. If you're an uni lover, this is a solid place to indulge without feeling like you just made a questionable financial decision. Service is consistently attentive and welcoming without being overbearing. It's the kind of neighborhood sushi spot you can bring family, friends, or just go on a low-key date night. We've taken multiple people here over the years, and it never disappoints. Reliable, high-quality nigiri and a comfortable atmosphere. It's earned its place as one of our staples!

    Ziling M.

    This is your reliable hole in the wall sushi spot. The food was good, fresh and satisfying, but nothing mind blowing or wildly different, though it definitely hit the spot and satisfied my sushi cravings. Many diners also praise the fresh fish and beautiful presentation, especially sashimi and special rolls, and note the friendly, attentive service and chill vibe. Some classic rolls can be average, but overall it's a solid choice for dependable sushi.

    Spider Roll
    Zach C.

    Ive been there a couple of times. The sushi wasn't quite the same the latest visit. It fell apart easily. Other than that, it was good. I do like the tempura and the gyoza. The service was good. Prices are decent. I would recommend giving this place a try.

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    Really good sushi and prices. Service and Drinks are also great. It's never a disappointment. I keep getting the same rolls here

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