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Niku Steakhouse, San Francisco, CA
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Niku Steakhouse

$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
20:00
Booked 43 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Good for business meals
Located in San Francisco’s Design District, Niku Steakhouse is a meat-focused restaurant, highlighting an in-house dry aging program, exclusive cuts of coveted Japanese A5 wagyu with an emphasis on wood fired cooking.

Niku, by the Omakase Restaurant Group, hosts a dining room oriented around a roaring custom binchotan charcoal and wood-fired grill, where guests watch as Executive Chef Dustin Falcon (Lazy Bear, The French Laundry) and his team prepare steaks to perfection. At Niku, there is a true marriage of American and Japanese sensibilities. Falcon’s cooking is driven by the terroir of Northern California — which finds its way onto the menu through foraged ingredients and products from local farmers — met with the highest quality domestic and A5 Japanese Beef.

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Executive chef: Dustin Falcon

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    MICHELIN 1 Star

    2023

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    MICHELIN 1 Star

    2022

From the OpenTable editors: Packed since it opened its gilded door in 2019, this swanky steakhouse is the spot for prime Japanese and American Wagyu, dry-aged at the next-door butchery. Grab a seat at the 18-seat chef’s counter to watch Dustin Falcon (of Lazy Bear and French Laundry fame) throw down the tomahawk steaks and crispy pig ears that helped the one-of-a-kind restaurant earn one MICHELIN star.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Japanese Speciality, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (415) 829-7817
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The private dining room at Niku Steakhouse consists of both plush banquette seating and sturdy chairs. We feature two large tables that seat 6 comfortably, with a total of 14 guests maximum.To book our private dining room, visit our website https://www.nikusteakhouse.com/events-private-dining
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
  • Area
    SOMA
  • Cross Street
    Henry Adams/Division
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 776 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Steakhouse

  • San Francisco

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Niku Steakhouse offers an extraordinary dining experience, renowned for "best steaks in San Francisco" and "phenomenal service." Guests rave about the "amazing Wagyu tasting," "incredible food," and "attentive staff." While prices reflect the quality, the "Michelin-starred excellence" and "special occasion ambiance" make it a top choice for celebrations.

776 Reviews
  1. Carmen

    Tahoe

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambience is as great and the servers where very friendly. Food was good but I felt we didn’t enjoy the experience, our reservation was at 5pm and by 5:45pm we were finished.

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  2. Steve

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing! Sit at the counter if you can and watch the brilliant chefs at work. The appetizers, sides, and of course the steaks are out of this world. The service was impeccable. Whenever I find myself back in SF again, this is the first place I will be going to.

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  3. Alyse

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service from the bar team to the main dining room. Appreciate the guidance on what to order to have a balanced meal. We got lucky and got to sit in the middle center of the chefs bar counter!

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  4. Alyssa

    Central Coast

    30 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant ambiance was very nice but the A3 wagyu steak that I tried was not worth the price. I asked for medium and it was rare. The texture and flavor was not even close to the wagyu I ate in Japan. The sides were had were very good (oysters, ravioli, potatoes, bone marrow and rice). My husband’s trout was outstanding. Overall it’s a nice one-time experience if you are willing to pay over $400 per person not including drinks or dessert.

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  5. Jackie

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was incredible, especially the crispy pig ears and beef tartare! The sides and steak were also incredible and high quality. A bit expensive, but worth it!

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  6. Thang

    Caribbean

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We came here for our 23rd anniversary and enjoyed the appetizers very much .

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  7. Alberto

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal as always. To start the staff was very patient with me as I called and checked multiple times to ask if they had table seating vs high top. They last minute sat me at a table and it was mega kind of them. That set the tone for the above and beyond experience I’d have from there on out. Niku starters never disappoint with the oysters being ridiculous this time around as well as the pasta. As always the Wagyu tasting was superb with the A5 reigning supreme. I love this place and have been going to is since we learned it was opening. I’ll continue going multiple times a year for as long as I can <3

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  8. Eric

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and drinks were very good. Service was slow and with a couple of misses.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I’m surprised no one has called the FBI ON these people. Everything was so good, it should be illegal. Also, the service we received from Megan and Phil was great. The precision and care of the preparing of the food over wood… was phenomenal. I’m willing to work just a little bit harder and longer, to take people who are special to me……There.

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  10. Kashka

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've been looking forward to this meal for a couple of years and it didn't disappoint. The Niku team is fantastic and I really enjoyed the experience along with a fantastic meal. I will absolutely go back.

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Niku Steakhouse is rated 4.8 stars by 776 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
20:00
Booked 43 times today
Google Map for Niku Steakhouse

61 Division Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
  • Cross Street
    Henry Adams/Division
  • Area
    SOMA
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Japanese Speciality, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (415) 829-7817
  • Private party facilities
    The private dining room at Niku Steakhouse consists of both plush banquette seating and sturdy chairs. We feature two large tables that seat 6 comfortably, with a total of 14 guests maximum.To book our private dining room, visit our website https://www.nikusteakhouse.com/events-private-dining
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