Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. Peninsula
  5. South San Francisco

Best Creative Japanese Restaurants in South San Francisco

Price
Regions
Areas
Dining Options
Seating options
Award-winning
Accessibility

9 restaurants available nearby

How are Featured results ranked

A photo of Okaeri Japanese Bistro restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(291)
££££
• Creative Japanese • Mission District
Booked 23 times today
This is by far the best sushi and restaurant experience I’ve ever had. There are no words, just experience it!
A photo of Izakaya Ginji restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(249)
££££
• Creative Japanese • San Mateo
Booked 5 times today
Very enjoyable. Food always good. Service excellent. Keep us returning.
A photo of Pabu Izakaya San Francisco restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1442)
££££
• Creative Japanese • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 20 times today
Fantastic date night dinner at Pabu. The food was exquisite. Excellent selection of sushi options including some of my favorites like kanpachi and tai that are not always easy to find. Everything was super fresh! The tuna carpaccio and grilled chicken thighs were phenomenal! Cocktails were creative and paired really well with the delicate flavors in the meal. Our server was really friendly with many great recommendations. It was a lively vibe but good energy. Highly recommend!
A photo of Okane restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(556)
££££
• Creative Japanese • SOMA
Booked 21 times today
Awesome experience at the bar with the chef. Everything was delicious and the service was amazing.
A photo of AKIKOS restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1648)
££££
• Creative Japanese • SOMA
Booked 12 times today
Second time here and did not disappoint. Came with 4 people so decided to sit at a table since it is easier to talk instead of sitting at the counter in a line. The service, food, and ambiance was excellent. We never had to ask for refills, the courses came in a timely manner, and the place was quiet enough to have a conversation but not as if you were eavesdropping on others. The seafood was prepared beautifully and was fresh and delicious. The variety and pairings were spot on. All in all we had a great time and will be back in the near future.
A photo of Hinata Sushi restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(301)
££££
• Creative Japanese • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 13 times today
Excellent omakase of the Bay Area . Fresh fish from Japan
A photo of Elephant Sushi Hayes Valley restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(426)
££££
• Creative Japanese • Western Addition
Booked 22 times today
Great sushi and friendly staff!! I love this place!!
A photo of KUSAKABE restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(446)
££££
• Creative Japanese • Financial District / Embarcadero
Second time going to this restaurant. Food is amazing and service is great.
A photo of The Hall restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(5)
££££
• Creative Japanese • Mission District
Booked 2 times today
Great experience here! Went for my birthday and had a blast!

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you
From verified diners like you
  • RussellGold
    Los Angeles •65 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Second time here and did not disappoint. Came with 4 people so decided to sit at a table since it is easier to talk instead of sitting at the counter in a line. The service, food, and ambiance was excellent. We never had to ask for refills, the courses came in a timely manner, and the place was quiet enough to have a conversation but not as if you were eavesdropping on others. The seafood was prepared beautifully and was fresh and delicious. The variety and pairings were spot on. All in all we had a great time and will be back in the near future.
    More info
    AKIKOS$$$$• Japanese• SOMA
    4.8
  • Kim
    San Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Reservations required. Wonderful Omakase experience with premium sake flight at a relaxed but steady pace.
    More info
    Hinata Sushi$$$$• Sushi• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
    4.8
  • Airrion
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    This is by far the best sushi and restaurant experience I’ve ever had. There are no words, just experience it!
    More info
    Okaeri Japanese Bistro$$$$• Japanese• Mission District
    4.7
  • Carson
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 13 Sept 2025
    Great experience here! Went for my birthday and had a blast!
    More info
    The Hall$$$$• Brazilian• Mission District
    4.8
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant Management Solutions
  • Restaurant Booking Software
  • Restaurant Marketing Software
  • Restaurant Event Software
  • OpenTable For Restaurants
  • OpenTable For Restaurant Groups
  • Restaurant Resources
  • OpenTable Pricing & Plans
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2026 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo