Ace Wasabi San Francisco
Marina, San Francisco
Restaurant in San Francisco, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Ace Wasabi San Francisco is a practical Marina pick for an easy dinner rather than a destination splurge. Book it for a casual first-timer meal when convenience and low booking friction matter; compare nearby peers if the occasion needs a stronger room, clearer culinary identity, or more formal celebration energy.
About Ace Wasabi San Francisco
Ace Wasabi San Francisco is a casual evening option in San Francisco. It is open from 5 PM daily, with closing times that vary by night, and the dress code is casual. Use it when the priority is an easy dinner plan rather than a heavily defined occasion.
The most reliable way to think about it is as a practical dinner choice. It does not offer a specific cuisine, chef, price tier, awards, tasting format, service style, or specific menu strengths, so it should not be framed as a destination built around those details. It offers a San Francisco location, casual dress code, and a dinner-hour schedule across the week.
Good fit for an easy San Francisco dinner, less so for a trophy meal
The appeal is practical rather than ceremonial. Ace Wasabi San Francisco works well in planning when a group wants a casual dinner slot and direct evening timing. Monday and Sunday hours are 5–9 PM; Tuesday through Thursday hours are 5–9:30 PM; Friday and Saturday hours are 5–10 PM.
Because it does not offer a specific price tier, chef attribution, awards, or tasting format, do not book expecting the signals that justify a destination dinner. For that kind of night, compare the overall fit with other San Francisco options and choose based on mood, timing, and how much structure the group wants. If the group wants a casual evening plan without overbuilding the meal, Ace Wasabi San Francisco is easiest to evaluate on its core offerings.
How to use it in a San Francisco itinerary
For travelers comparing dinner plans, treat Ace Wasabi San Francisco as a city option with evening hours rather than as a place defined by a specific neighborhood, format, or menu claim. For broader planning, use Our full San Francisco restaurants guide alongside the city guides for hotels, bars, wineries, and experiences.
Bottom line: consider Ace Wasabi San Francisco when casual dress and dinner-hour availability matter. If the night needs a more defined occasion feel, compare it with Indigo, MONTESACRO Marina, Milos Meze, Isa, or Popi's Oysterette before committing.
Planning details
- Location
- 3339 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94123
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- acewasabisf.com
- Phone
- +14159681644
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Ace Wasabi reads as a Marina neighborhood spot built for motion and camaraderie rather than ceremony. The room favors open layouts and bar seating, and it trades quiet precision for a louder, convivial energy; service and pacing accommodate conversation, movement, and group flow. The place fits squarely into San Francisco’s informal Japanese-American tradition: unpretentious, immediate, and tuned to the social tempo of the surrounding streets. Expect a buzzy, upbeat environment where the dining room feels more like a local gathering point than a staged dining theater.
Best For
This is a choice pick for groups and casual meetups who want lively, unforced conviviality in the Marina. The room’s layout and bar seating make it easy to pop in with friends, share plates, and keep the conversation going; it also suits a low-fuss date night when you want energy over formality. Because Ace Wasabi emphasizes accessibility and volume over a curated tasting pace, it’s less appropriate for quiet, intimate celebrations that demand hushed service and slow, scripted courses.
Ordering Tips
Lean into sharable, textural items and the dishes the venue highlights: the Crunchy Ace Wasabi Roll for something signature, Toro Sashimi for clean, fatty sashimi, and the Wagyu Hot Stone for an interactive, protein-forward option. If you want to take in the room’s energy, aim for bar seating or a communal table; the format is built around movement and conversation rather than an omakase-style, reservation-only counter. Order a mix of rolls and sashimi to balance the group and to experience what the casual Japanese-American format does best.
Venue details
Ambiance
Trendy hangout with lively vibe, music, and happy-hour bingo.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Wine Program
- Standard
- Drinks Focus
- Sake, Wine
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Crunchy Ace Wasabi Roll
- Toro Sashimi
- Wagyu Hot Stone
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 3339 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94123
Planning details
Location
Restaurant context
How it compares with nearby San Francisco options
Ace Wasabi San Francisco is the easier, lower-pressure choice when the group wants a casual Marina dinner and does not want to build the night around a hard reservation. Indigo and Isa are better cross-shops when the priority is a more occasion-shaped dinner, especially for guests who want the venue itself to carry more of the evening.
For neighborhood convenience, MONTESACRO Marina is the closest comparison in spirit: pick between the two based on what the group wants to eat and the room that feels right for the night. Milos Meze and Popi's Oysterette make more sense when the table wants a clearer shared-plates or seafood-leaning direction.
Value here is about ease, not trophy signals. If booking friction is the enemy, start with Ace Wasabi. If the dinner is meant to feel more planned, compare the first and choose the room with the stronger occasion fit.
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Compare Ace Wasabi San Francisco
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Wasabi San Francisco | San Francisco | No published awards |
| Indigo | San Francisco | 2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #4222023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended |
| MONTESACRO Marina | San Francisco | No published awards |
| Milos Meze | San Francisco | No published awards |
| Isa | San Francisco | Top 500 Bars 2026 · #4592026 Michelin PlateTop 500 Bars 2025 · #1812025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #8162025 Michelin Plate |
| Popi's Oysterette | San Francisco | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Ace Wasabi San Francisco?
Specific dishes, cuisine details, or menu recommendations are not available. Use the current menu when you arrive or check directly with the restaurant before going if your decision depends on particular items.
Is Ace Wasabi San Francisco good for a special occasion?
It may fit a low-key evening if casual dress and dinner timing are what you want. Hours run from 5 PM daily, with Friday and Saturday service listed until 10 PM. For a more formal special occasion, compare the fit with other options such as Isa before deciding.
Can I eat at the bar at Ace Wasabi San Francisco?
Bar seating details are not available for Ace Wasabi San Francisco. Check directly with the restaurant if seating style matters to your plans. If you are weighing a different evening mood, Indigo is another option to compare.
Is lunch or dinner better at Ace Wasabi San Francisco?
Dinner is the primary offering. The posted hours begin at 5 PM every day: Monday and Sunday 5–9 PM, Tuesday through Thursday 5–9:30 PM, and Friday and Saturday 5–10 PM. Lunch is not offered. Milos Meze is another comparison point if you are deciding among dinner plans.
