The wait times at Ozumo is usually never long as their location is pretty big. However after eating there a good 10 times over the last 1/2 year, we can finally say that their food quality is hit or miss. Their hand roll from the Matsu is always spot on, but some of their nigiri and sashimi have an odd taste on occasion. Their Ozumo roll on the last visit also fell flat. We will probably continue to come back but will be a bit more cautious with what we order. Their service is pretty good though, just be cautious for the upsell, which we didn't like. We understand why, we just rather not be put in an uncomfortable conversation. read more

Upon arrival it didn't feel welcoming. We had a reservation and offered us an option of seating and then told us we couldn't sit there. The restaurant was definitely not full either. Service was slow, restaurant was lovely inside and liked the decor, luckily food was good. We got some appetizers (edamame, mushrooms, and green beans), sushi rolls, and sashimi. Flavor and balance was good for everything and fish was fresh. I wouldn't go back and felt a bit overpriced but was happy to try a restaurant I hadn't been to before. read more

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Amazing! Hosted a private dinner for our company here in the Sake room. Everything was fantastic! Food was great and service exceptional. Special thanks to: Michelle Cheng (Director of Events) Danny Sprague (Director of Sake) Dominica DiMaggio (Executive Chef) Vanessa Webster (FOH Manager) Huge special thanks to Michelle who got the deal done with us over a weekend. We deeply, deeply appreciated this. We plan to do lots more events with you! read more

Ozumo is expensive. My co-workers and I came here for lunch and spent about $60 per person, and we didn't even get drinks. For appetizer, I got the Agedashi Tofu. The tofu coating wasn't crispy, but the mushroom dashi was pretty good. For entree, I got Gindara (miso- and sake-marinated black cod), which was good, but I have had a similar dish at many Japanese restaurants; the fish was only two bite-size pieces (1 star off). Their sushi and sashimi are $14-$16 and only includes two small pieces (1 star off). Rolls are not creative and cost $18-$25. The upside is that the ambiance is modern and fun. If you sit in the back room, you have a good view of the Bay Bridge. Ozumo is a good restaurant to enjoy drinks with a view. I would not come here expecting stellar Japanese food though. Ozumo means "Grand Sumo", but there is nothing grand about the tiny food here. read more

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Our Valentine's Day experience: The table was ready 37 minutes after the reservation time; complimentary champagne glasses were provided for the inconvenience. We booked this reservation 1+ month in advance. We were seated at a shared table with another party of two. The table can accommodate six guests however Ozumo placed two party of two across from another at each side of the table. We had to adjust the seats to sit adjacent to our partner because we would could barely hear each other talking with the original seating arrangement since the table is so large. There was one soy sauce dispenser we had to share between the other party too. Definitely not a very private or intimate dinner. We ordered the Matsu -- premium selection of 10 sashimi / 10 nigiri and Karaage Chicken. Both were good but definitely not memorable. Appetizers came ~20 mins after seating time, main entree came ~40 mins after seating time. We were offered sparkling, still, or tap water. $12 charge for still water undisclosed until seen on the receipt. The waiter was friendly and all smiles, but our interactions were very brief. You can tell they were very short staffed for Valentines Day. Parking was terrible. 30+ minutes circling around but eventually paid $15 to park at the Rincon Center. Will not be returning to this location, however I might give Santana Row a try. read more

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Ozumo was a place that I had seen on my Yelp feed for a while, so when I heard that they had a happy hour on the weekdays from 4-6 pm I was curious to check it out. We made a reservation, and so when we got there we were able to be seated quickly (although it was already pretty crowded by then). The interior is very stylish and chic, and we got seated at the bar. For the food, we decided to get the Tuna Tartare, Karaage, the Abara, and the Giddy Geisha. While the portions definitely are on the small side, the food is good and it's more worth at happy hour prices. The Tuna tartare was fresh, and it went well with the chips that it came with. The Kaarage and Abara were both solid and met my expectations for flavor. The Giddy Geisha was a pretty interesting drink as it had a lychee flavor with some passionfruit, but I still liked it. Overall, this is a good happy hour spot to check out if you want some quality Japanese food and interesting drinks! read more

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Came in for sushi with a friend recently. The service and food was great! The dish that really stood out was the steak sushi roll. It was a cooked filet mignon steak on top of a piece of eggplant. One of the best sushi dishes I've had.. ever! Will for sure remember that experience every time I drive past the restaurant. Highly recommend checking them out. read more

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Had date night here, and the food was perfectly fine. Service was on point. The restaurant is massive and very elegant. I thought the food to be quite pricey for the quality. Nothing we tried was super memorable except the hitokuchi if anything. Really enjoyed the crispy rice texture with the sushi. read more

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Pretty disappointing experience on New Year's eve. Passing by before covid i remember it looking more swanky but it felt just alright inside. The bar is nice looking with all the lights. I like the big booth tables in the bar room, feels a bit more upscale in the other room tho. I was really disappointed by the gunkan sushi on the new years eve special menu tho. I didnt even take a pic of it. There was tiny uni on one and one was greenish colored which looked weird but my bf ate it anyway. They put a chunk of cream cheese next to a salmon piece.. this made me like wtf? At $42 price point. They had small a5 waygu piece but no other special fish. What was good was the soba with cooked duck on the new years eve menu. This was the best cooked and flavored duck ive had. The soba was nice with dipping and garnishes. Also ordered a5 waygu beef i didnt try it but i think bf said it was good. We got the strawberry mouse green tea cake? I dont remember but this was really good. Best thing we had. Would i come here again? Prob not. Very disappointed by that 6 piece assortment. The crowd here is nice tho. read more

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Love Ozumo at Santana Row so I had to try the one in SF. First off the restaurant it so beautiful, I really like how it is divided where the front is a more night-life bar vibe and the back is more of a date night dining room sort of feel. Our server was super attentive and explained everything on the menu, made sure no one had any allergies, and offered recommendations! This was probably some of the best service I've gotten at a restaurant in a while, they were so quick to remove plates, change out plates, refill water,etc. I could really tell that they cared about making sure the customer has a really good experience! We ordered 5 starters/appetizers and 5 different rolls. Everything was really really good, would not say this is traditional Japanese food or sushi in any way, this is definitely on the modern/fusion-side. I personally really enjoyed the different flavor and texture combinations whether it was the Wagyu Tarutaru with the rice paper or the soy paper wrapped mango,jalapeño, lobster roll -everything was really creative but also intentional. I would definitely come here again with friends for dinner and drinks and would recommend this place for anything from dinner with family to a first date! read more

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Yoooo walk into the building and see stars. Komet and Carlos will shine you with stellar service with the shakin of the drinks and take you flight with the best intergalactic service of the universe. I'm looking forward to coming here again and enjoying the amazing food and drinks of this beautiful location. Thank you for having me! read more

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My name is Raya, and I'm a sushiholic ‍ @ozumorestaurants 7.5/10 Garlic edamame was one of the best!! read more

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This is the perfect date night spot! It's very swanky and romantic, however could also be great for birthdays and nights out. The staff is very kind and helpful with suggestions. The food was fresh and tasty; my favorites being the uni squid nigiri and the eggplant, but the salmon was vastly overcooked; the persimmon salad was also refreshing. I will gladly be back! read more

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Great ambiance, the service was fantastic. It's a large space so where you get seated may affect your experience. The front part of the restaurant is darker and has a cool more private high end aesthetic while the back part of the restaurant has amazing views of the Bay Bridge. Great date night spot for the atmosphere; the sushi itself is nothing to complain about but nothing really stood out to me across their menu of rolls. read more

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My boyfriend took me out to Ozumo for a date and it greatly surpassed my expectations! It has very relaxed, cool vibes, and all of the staff were very kind. There was even a bit of miscommunication about our food and our waiter gave us a voucher card to comp a drink for the next time we came to eat there! We ordered plenty of appetizers, all of which were delicious. We also ordered one of their newest specialty rolls and it was amazing to say the least. We also both ordered some cocktails and had no complaints whatsoever. Everyone was kind, the food was great, and the ambience was perfection. It was a great experience overall and I'll be coming here more often if I can! read more

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Beautiful food, beautiful decor and dining experience. Wonderful Happy Hour all day on Fridays

Went with a party of five to celebrate a birthday on a Saturday night at 6pm. With a reservation we were seated immediately. Ordered drinks and a few appetizers to share, the gidd geisha was delicious as well as the edamame, asparagus and fried chicken. We also ordered many different sushi rolls to share for dinner. The tools came out very quickly and were great! Definitely a little more pricy than your average sushi restaurant but definitely worth it. read more

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My Japanese relatives were visiting us in the bay area for four days, so we had a party of ten -- without a reservation -- and they still seated us without hesitation. We ordered several different small dishes, and we were ooooo-ing and aaahhh-ing the entire time. The food was beautifully plated but it tasted even more delicious that we could have imagined. Sashimi and nigiri were fresh and clean, the grilled skewers (kushiyaki) were juicy and tasty, and the tempura was crispy and delicious. read more

Food was okay, but service was pretty poor, especially for the price tag. Maybe they were short-staffed. Cool ambiance, but unfortunately, the service put a damper on our experience. read more

A bottle of " House Sake " $89....not worth it! Bartenders and hostesses were nice. The waiter was a total jerk. The bar's ambiance was great. The dining room was disappointing. The food was decent. A very overpriced experience, given the waiter's unacceptable demeanor. We were seated at 5:30 (our reservation time). We left shortly after 7:00. It was clear that the waiter wanted to turn the table. Stupidly, I tipped him 20%. Obviously, I will not be recommending this venue to anyone. read more

we made a last-minute reservation for Friday. Easily got an 815 reservation. upon arrival, we noticed the place was not as packed as we had seen it previously in years past. they see us at the very back at a four top when there was clearly a few booths available. It was a little pricey, and the portions were a lot smaller than your average sushi bar or as I have remembered it from before. But nonetheless, very tasty. The service could have been a little better since they weren't that crowded. read more

My fav was the mouse 10/10 I also loved the nutty flavor of the espresso martini! Would go again! read more

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We've been here only once before a few years ago for my boyfriend's birthday. We'd stayed at the Harbor Court hotel and thought it'd be a super convenient dinner, but little did we realize how much we'd love this place and long to come back! So here we are back again for his birthday this year, getting most of the same things we got last time. Everything was delicious and just as we'd remembered. We specifically wanted to get the Tokyo gyu again, and the karaage which always hits the spot. The seared scallops was so fresh and huge paired so nicely with the sauce and seaweed. Even the shishito peppers were amazing, it came out smelling so freshly roasted! As for drinks, the Giddy Geisha is by far my favorite and go to. A delicious lychee martini that never disappoints! The service was wonderful. We were 15 minutes late for our reservation but hostess was still able to accommodate us and was very kind about it, especially since we'd changed our reserved seating area as well (originally wanted outdoor dining but it was too chilly that night). We got a table right by the window in the back where there was unobstructed views of the bay bridge. When walking to our table, every person we passed by from the kitchen staff to the sushi chefs to just servers walking by, all greeted us kindly and welcomed us. Our server was the sweetest ever and kept checking in to make sure everything was perfect for our dinner. Even other servers and staff occasionally stopped by to see how we were doing as well! Once dinner ended, we were too full for dessert. However, knowing it was my boyfriend's birthday, she brought out a complimentary matcha ice cream with a candle and gave him the warmest and most sincere birthday wish. It was truly the icing on the cake to a wonderful dining experience. We can't wait to come back again! read more

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Really good steak and seafood menu. DEFINITELY get the tuna cones. And some wagyu, of course the A5 was or favorite. Solid sushi rolls so that's what we filled up on and tasted some of the more exotic fare. Great service and ambiance. read more

the interior was so beautiful and airy, and the patio also looked really inviting! pleasantly surprised there were so many vegetarian options at a japanese place - I absolutely loved the mango avocado rolls! read more

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This was my favorite restaurant when I lived in San Francisco. It was not too far from my house and even though we did not come here often but the times that we did were wonderful. Good food, good service, beautiful area and the beautiful interior. read more

Always a delight when we come here! Probably our favorite sushi place in the Bay Area, with good vibes, DJ playing and TVs on with sports games broadcasting. This time we sat at the bar and both Carlos and Benjamin took care of us. They were both friendly, informative and very accommodating. They gave us advice on drinks, sake and menu items. We started with the yellowtail Hanabi hamachi sashimi plate which was perfectly seasoned and mixed with a tasty and tangy sauce. My wife ordered the Wagyu rolls, which she loved and didn't want to share. For mains, we got a mix of sushi and steak including Shacho which included a delightful mixture of fish including otoro tuna belly. I also ordered some salmon belly sashimi which was to die for. We got an order of the Tokyo Gyu ribeye which came with a good mix of salts and sauces, and lastly we ended with a very rich cheesecake dessert. All not to mention a bottle of Junmai Daijingo sake we purchased which was fruity, flavorful and smooth. All in all, a great experience and we'll definitely be back! read more

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Came here last night for the first time. Loved the atmosphere, decor, and lighting. Definitely struck me as well designed and a place (assuming good food) that I would want to come back to My group sat at the bar. The bartender was prompt with service (water, plates, menus) and was very knowledgable about the sake that we ordered, sharing details about the hints (blueberry, pineapple, papaya - iirc) of the sake and its origins. My party got the fried chicken karaage, pork belly (kakuni), and also edamame (glazed with tamari and garlic). I was absolutely surprised by how good the karaage was! Its seasoning was very tasty and very distinct from other karaage's in the past. The pork belly was juicy and delicious & worth trying once! The edamame's tamari and garlic were a nice touch, and I had 2-3 out of the whole bowl. 5/5! Will definitely come back read more

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Dads choice of dinner to celebrate his birthday. Came early to enjoy happy hour before our actual reservation. Turns out happy hour service was by far better than dinner service. Impeccable service by happy hour servers. They were very attentive and personable, making themselves available for whatever needed while also serving our dishes and drinks in a timely manner. Dinner service was subpar and felt like a downgrade from happy hour. After placing our order, we didn't see our server again, he didn't come to check on us. Our dishes were served at different times with more than 10 minutes in between. When I received my wagyu plate I had to wait at least 10-15 minutes to place an order for a wine to be paired with it. By then my wagyu was cold. My brother's order for some reason wasn't put in the system, so halfway through our meal we asked about the status and it hadn't even begun getting prepared. My mom's fish plate was burnt so they clearly forgot about it. On the bright side they did compensate, but the inconsistency was the most disappointing part. Great ambiance, great location. Not quite the authentic Japanese feel, but it still a good restaurant. Can't fail with any of the cocktail or sake options either. Hopefully next time we won't be disappointed. read more

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What a ripoff. Bucho - the shrimp was fried long before it was put in a roll, tasted stale. Salmon avocado is served in 6 tiny rolls for $14, by far the most expensive salmon avocado I've ever had. Gyozas were $15 for 4(!!!!) and they were mediocre at best. Service was also terrible, got the beer after we finished eating. read more

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Came here for a birthday dinner with about 8 people and our experience was good! Most of us were a little turnt and the waiters were being super patient with us since we took long to figure out what to order. We had the beef tartare, tofu, ribs and a few rolls. The stand outs were the beef tartare and the tofu! The rolls were just ok... prettty basic. If I were to come next time, I would try the nigiri. read more

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I had this place bookmarked for a while. I was really excited to try it out finally! Five star: -The quality/flavor of the food! -Our group enjoyed every bite of the wagyu -The presentation of the food and drinks - even the ice cube had Ozumo imprinted on there -The bar looks beautiful -The view in the dining area is spectacular; bay bridge can we seen our the window -Good number of vegetarian items available. I had 2 delicious rolls and edamame. -We didn't have dessert as we were really full, but the menu was unique with 6 different options. Few bummers: -It was chilly in the dining area and a few of the waiters seemed to have a difficult time understanding us. Also, the wagyu takes a long time to make (worth the wait!) but came out after all other food had been consumed. Despite the minor hiccups, we loved this place, and hope to come back soon! read more

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Enrique was our host that made us feel more like family. Service was above par and setting a great example for service that fñmakes you feel at home. Thank you Enrique for making Mercede's birthday a great experience in the City. read more

The service elite ! The food immaculate! Great location, good ambience, and a great experience 10 out of 10 will recommend read more

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Ozumo has some premium sashimi and flavors of sauces, cocktails, etc. nailed down, but the price point is extremely steep. I think at one point, there is some diminishing returns on your enjoyment of the food when spending so much. If you have the luxury to do so, then this is a solid place to eat, but for the food, it was a bit too much for me to come back even for a special occasion. I'd rather buy from a fish market and make myself instead -- while the presentation wouldn't be as good, the quality feels similar. I'm also deducting a star because the service was very slow and we had to track down our waitress multiple times even after saying she would come back. Kyushu Karaage ($12): Crispy and comes with a spicy yuzu aioli that is delicious. My boyfriend said he preferred the chicken nanban at Nojo Ramen though. Gyoza ($15): Good, but nothing too special in taste. Giddy Geisha ($14): This was a lychee and passion fruit martini that had good flavor. The lychee was definitely stronger than the passion fruit, but that typically happens. Hamachi Maki ($20): I love hamachi so I enjoyed this roll and you can tell a lot of care was put into it. The fish was fresh and everything paired well. Yokozuna ($198): A curated omakase selection of 15 different types of sashimi & nigiri. This was definitely the star of the dinner and everything tasted so fresh! Even the uni had no slight funky taste, which can be rare to find even when you buy from fresh fish markets. My favorites were the toro, uni, wagyu, and sweet shrimp. Choco-Fondue ($20): This wasn't anything special to me. Maybe I don't appreciate fondue too much, but the fruits dipped in it were just okay. Highlights were the pieces of matcha cake and mochi added to the plate. Hakata Cheesecake ($12): I love Japanese cheesecakes and this was light and not too sweet. The sauce that was added on was a bit too much and overwhelmed the flavor of the cheesecake. read more

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My family took me here for my birthday. Impressed by their creative menu items and gorgeous ambiance. Having a chance to eat here in SF was such a treat. I would really recommend for special occasions, for those who are like me and don't do too much fine dining. For COVID safety purposes, vaccine cards and masks are required, and tables are socially distanced. The staff are just spectacular. Very courteous and attentive without being obtrusive. Though spacious, Ozumo feels inviting and intimate in its decor. No complaints about the food. Fish is obviously fresh and well-prepared. I do think that some other restaurants in Danville have equally great quality for slightly lower prices, but I'd chalk that up to compensating for SF's exorbitant rent. By the end of the meal, I think our server caught wind that it was my bday and brought out a small complementary raspberry sorbet, on top of a bed of chocolate crumbles. So pleasantly surprised! I loved it. I'd love to come back to check out their bar... read more

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I stopped by Ozumo during happy hour and was really impressed with their small bites! The Kyushu chicken karaage was delicious, with a crispy exterior and tender meat inside, plus the portion size was just right. I tried the crispy rice with salmon and it was a delight! The balance of flavors was perfect, and the fish melted in my mouth. The crispy and fatty contrast kept things exciting. We tried a few of the happy hour rolls, and while most didn't particularly stand out, the Ebi Tempura Roll was definitely the highlight for me. The Dohyo spicy tuna tartare was not on the happy hour menu but was amazing and in my opinion a must order. Although the portion size was tiny (seemed like it did come from the HH menu) It was fresh and flavorful which made it all worthwhile. I would suggest a different chip for dipping though... the taro chips it came with were a bit of a letdown, as they were thin and kept breaking. We also tried some Japanese whiskey, but it wasn't served in the proper cups, and they didn't have the right kind of ice, which took away from the experience a bit. Despite that, the overall ambiance was a highlight for me--dim lighting created a cozy and relaxed vibe, perfect for unwinding after a long day. There are plenty of options for both sushi lovers and those who prefer other Japanese dishes. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu and enjoy that relaxed vibe again! read more

Really impressive and creative dinner menu and ambience! I left feeling satisfied and impressed with the service and quality of the fish. We started with the hanabi, their signature hamachi sashimi. It was very light yet so flavorful. The sauce that comes with it is perfectly balanced in sweet and sour flavors. The toro (bluefin tuna belly) was to die for. So soft and buttery, it melts in your mouth. The yuyake roll was well balanced in texture and flavor. The yuzu kosho was a nice touch that lingers in the mouth after each bite. The sashimi course with uni was so well balanaced and light! The saltiness of fresh uni complemented the other fresh flavors. Finally, the hakata flourless souffle cheesecake was super light and fluffy. The yuzu counteracted it from possibly being too sweet, and it complemented the strawberries perfectly. I would most definitely return! I really enjoyed my dining experience here. read more

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Delicious as usual!! Fresh Nigiri, superb batter on the tempura and my whiskey sours perfection. The service was wonderful. The only sour note was.... I made a special request way ahead of time for my visiting guests that got engaged for a nice table by the window with a view. We were seated at the back of the bar with the 4th person having to sit on a stool? I knew we were going to have a big dinner $745 to be exact, so I requested a larger table. Thank god we were moved to the big room with a nice table because I was about to walk my guests to Boulevard. My suggestion is, say "would you like to wait for a table " .... Don't shove my party at the bar. My night and dinner was rescued and a HUGE success. Again the service and food was delicious. 8/11/23 read more

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Happy Hour Review Located on the beautiful Embarcadero, Ozumo is an incredible Japanese restaurant with one of the best happy hours in the area! We came here spontaneously after noticing that they had said happy hour and we were not disappointed with a delicious and affordable meal. We ordered the following: - tuna tartare - nagima yakitori - karaage - nori truffle fries - giddy geisha, Fuji-San, the Yakuza cocktails Personally, my favorite dish was the tuna tartare. The tuna was incredibly fresh and the crispy taro chips were an excellent pairing. I also loved the nori fries which featured a wonderful blast of umami flavor from the nori seasoning. The drink I got was the Fuji-San, a cucumber infused Roku gin martini with hibiscus essence. Roku gin is one of my favorites and this drink balanced the herbal, peppery notes with cucumber freshness. Definitely will be going back! read more

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