ABSteak by Chef Akira Back
Tenderloin, San Francisco
Restaurant in San Francisco, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
ABSteak by Chef Akira Back is a better fit for a planned Union Square dinner than for takeout or a quick hotel-room meal. Book it when the night calls for a steak-focused sit-down experience; cross-shop Hinodeya or King of Thai Noodle House when speed, casual pricing, or food that travels better matters more.
About ABSteak by Chef Akira Back
ABSteak by Chef Akira Back is a San Francisco dinner option with a limited evening schedule. It is closed Monday and Sunday, open Tuesday through Thursday from 5:30–8:30 PM, open Friday and Saturday from 5–9 PM.
For menu details, pricing, takeout, delivery, or service format, contact the restaurant directly before you go.
Choose it when the night is built around dinner
This is easiest to consider when your plan is already built around dinner in San Francisco. The hours point clearly to evening service rather than lunch.
For first-timers, do not assume signature dishes, pricing, or a particular menu format. Use the restaurant name and current evening hours as the planning baseline, then check directly for reservations, menu questions, or any special requirements.
Not the right pick if the schedule does not fit
If your priority is a different kind of meal or timing, compare ABSteak by Chef Akira Back with other options before committing the night. Hinodeya, King of Thai Noodle House, New Delhi Restaurant may fit different dining plans depending on what the group wants.
Anzu and Cable55 are also worth comparing if you are deciding among dinner options. Pick ABSteak by Chef Akira Back when its evening schedule and smart-casual dress code match the plan; choose another option when your group needs a different format or style of meal.
For broader planning, use Pearl's San Francisco restaurants guide to compare dinner options before committing the night.
Planning details
- Location
- 124 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94102
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- absteaksf.com
- Phone
- +14154219014
The take
The Take
The Vibe
ABSteak presents a polished, city-forward steakhouse built around precision and restraint. The room is intentionally designed—materials, layout and finishings are doing the talking—so the dining experience reads as purposeful and contemporary. Akira Back’s international footprint informs a consistent aesthetic that translates across his outposts; here that global sensibility meets a local market that doesn’t lean on neighborhood prestige. The result is a restaurant that feels curated and confident, trading flash for focused technique and a restrained, concept-first presentation.
Best For
This is a protein-forward destination that suits evening dining and occasions that call for a serious meal: think business dinners, celebrations and date nights where steaks and carefully sourced cuts are the focus. The kitchen’s emphasis on dry-aged wagyu and USDA prime cuts places the meal squarely in the upper dining tier, so guests come prepared for a composed, meat-centric experience rather than casual or late-night fare. Parties who prioritize technique and sourcing over spectacle will find this a solid fit.
Ordering Tips
Order with the program in mind: the menu centers on dry-aged wagyu and USDA prime cuts, so highlight those if you’re after the signature experience. The list of Korean-accented dishes—Seafood pajeon and Chadol duen jang jjigae among them—provides a useful contrast to the steaks and underscores the kitchen’s Korean-American approach. Given the restaurant’s focus on technique and sourcing, let staff guide you on aging and cut choices to match your preferences rather than seeking gimmicky preparations.
Venue details
Ambiance
Upscale and refined with table-side grilling experience; modern Korean steakhouse aesthetic with world-class service.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Dry-aged wagyu beef
- USDA prime cuts
- Seafood pajeon
- Chadol duen jang jjigae
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Hinodeya, Ramen, Ramen
- King of Thai Noodle House, Notable alternative
- New Delhi Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Cable55, Notable alternative
- Anzu, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How It Compares
ABSteak by Chef Akira Back is the more occasion-leaning choice in this Union Square set. It makes sense when dinner is the main event and the group wants a steak-led meal in a more composed room. Hinodeya is better for ramen, faster turnover, a lower-pressure meal; King of Thai Noodle House is the easier call when value and speed matter more than ambience.
For groups, New Delhi Restaurant is the safer alternative when the table wants shared comfort food without making steak the center of the night. Anzu and Cable55 sit closer to the hotel-dining comparison: useful for convenience and a calmer setting, but less targeted if the goal is a steak-focused dinner.
Booking difficulty is listed as easy, so the edge here is convenience without turning the meal into a fallback. If the priority is a polished dinner near Union Square, choose ABSteak by Chef Akira Back. If the priority is quick, casual, or takeout-friendly, start with Hinodeya or King of Thai Noodle House instead.
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Compare ABSteak by Chef Akira Back
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABSteak by Chef Akira Back | San Francisco | ; | No published awards |
| Hinodeya | San Francisco | Ramen | No published awards |
| King of Thai Noodle House | San Francisco | ; | No published awards |
| New Delhi Restaurant | San Francisco | ; | No published awards |
| Cable55 | San Francisco | ; | No published awards |
| Anzu | San Francisco | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at ABSteak by Chef Akira Back?
What are alternatives to ABSteak by Chef Akira Back?
For other dining plans, compare ABSteak by Chef Akira Back with Hinodeya, King of Thai Noodle House, New Delhi Restaurant, Cable55, Anzu. The best choice depends on the kind of meal, timing, setting your group wants.
What should I order at ABSteak by Chef Akira Back?
Is lunch or dinner better at ABSteak by Chef Akira Back?
Dinner is the main option. ABSteak by Chef Akira Back is open Tuesday through Thursday from 5:30–8:30 PM and Friday through Saturday from 5–9 PM; it is closed Monday and Sunday.
How far ahead should I book ABSteak by Chef Akira Back?
Is ABSteak by Chef Akira Back good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for an evening plan in San Francisco if the schedule works for your group. For specific occasion needs, confirm the current setup and any requests directly with the restaurant.
What should I wear to ABSteak by Chef Akira Back?
The dress code is smart casual. Choose polished, dinner-appropriate clothing rather than overly casual attire.
