Ozumo
Financial District/South Beach, San Francisco
Restaurant in San Francisco, United States
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Robata-Anchored Japanese
Price
$100–150per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Ozumo is a smart Embarcadero choice when the meal needs polish, energy, and easy planning more than a hard-to-get reservation. Book it for a date, business dinner, or waterfront-adjacent celebration; cross-shop Boulevard for a more classic occasion feel, Yank Sing for better daytime group value, or Angler SF for a higher-budget splurge.
About Ozumo
For Ozumo in San Francisco, it keeps weekday hours from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, weekend hours from 5 PM to 10 PM, and lists a smart casual dress code. These details help evaluate it as a planned San Francisco reservation.
The main reason to book is schedule fit. Monday through Friday, Ozumo is open from 11:30 AM to 10 PM; on Saturday and Sunday, it is open from 5 PM to 10 PM. If those hours match your plans and a smart casual setting is what you want, Ozumo can be a practical choice in San Francisco.
Book it for a San Francisco meal that needs a smart casual setting
Ozumo is best considered when its features line up with your plans: San Francisco location, smart casual dress code, weekday hours from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, and weekend hours from 5 PM to 10 PM. Details about price, cuisine, awards, seating, bar service, or a particular dining format are not specified.
It is worth confirming any details that matter to your group before booking. For a broader scan of San Francisco options, use Our full San Francisco restaurants guide.
Who should choose it, and who should cross-shop
Choose Ozumo when you want a San Francisco restaurant with smart casual expectations and hours that fit your timing. It is especially easy to evaluate on schedule: open 11:30 AM to 10 PM Monday through Friday, and 5 PM to 10 PM on Saturday and Sunday.
Cross-shop if you want to compare Ozumo with other San Francisco dining options before choosing. Consider Yank Sing, Boulevard, or Angler SF if you are weighing different restaurant choices in the city.
If the plan includes more than this restaurant decision, San Francisco city guides can help you compare broader options: Our full San Francisco hotels guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 161 Steuart St, San Francisco, CA 94105
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- ozumosanfrancisco.com
- Phone
- (415) 882-1333
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Ozumo presents the energy of a large-format robata house rather than the hush of a reservation-only omakase counter. The dining room generates its own ambient buzz as groups share skewers, sushi and an attentive sake list, and the service style feels elevated without being fussy. Its Embarcadero location ties the experience to the city’s waterfront corridor — convenient and slightly scenic — which reinforces a lively, modern dining atmosphere. The place reads as polished and energetic: a full-service Japanese house built for social evenings rather than tiny, highly choreographed counter experiences.
Best For
Ozumo is best for evening plans that involve groups, dinners tied to waterfront strolls, and business or special-occasion nights when logistics matter. Because it accommodates larger tables and operates a broad menu, it suits gatherings that want to order at leisure rather than submit to a fixed tasting sequence. Its proximity to the Ferry Building, Moscone Center and nearby hotels makes it a pragmatic choice for visitors attending events or combining dinner with a waterfront evening. In short: groups, dinner parties and business dinners find Ozumo especially convenient.
Ordering Tips
Skip expecting an omakase counter here and embrace the menu’s breadth: robata grilling and sushi share the spotlight, and the sake program is noteworthy enough to factor into your choices. Order a mix of robata skewers and nigiri to share so the table sets the evening’s rhythm, and lean on the sake selection to complement grilled flavors. Because the format supports group dining and pacing choices, plan to order in rounds and let the table sample multiple preparations rather than committing to a single sequenced meal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Serene and elegant with dark masculine saké bar, brighter dining room with handmade lampshades, modern furniture, and stunning bay views.
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Vibe
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- Small plates, A la carte
- Wine Program
- Curated
- Drinks Focus
- Sake
- Dietary
- Gluten-free options
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Drunken Wagyu
- robata skewers
- Benitoro nigiri
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 161 Steuart St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Planning details
Location
161 Steuart St, San Francisco, CA 94105 · Directions
Restaurant context
How Ozumo compares nearby
Ozumo is the easier, lower-friction Embarcadero choice when the group wants a polished room without chasing a scarce reservation. Boulevard is the better fit for a classic San Francisco celebration and carries a clearer $$$ occasion-restaurant signal, while Angler SF sits in the $$$$ splurge lane for diners who want a more ambitious night and are comfortable spending more.
For value, Yank Sing is the stronger daytime group pick because its $$ positioning gives the decision more price clarity. Perry's on the Embarcadero and Americano are better cross-shops when convenience and a more casual waterfront-adjacent meal matter more than special-occasion polish.
Book Ozumo when ambience, location, and planning ease are the deciding factors. Choose Boulevard for a more formal San Francisco dinner, Angler SF for a higher-budget splurge, and Yank Sing when the group wants a clearer value play.
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Compare Ozumo
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozumo | San Francisco | , | , | No published awards |
| Perry's on the Embarcadero | San Francisco | , | , | No published awards |
| Yank Sing | San Francisco | Chinese - Dim Sum, Chinese | $$ | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2026 Bib Gourmand2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #5562025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #3622024 Michelin Bib Gourmand2023 OAD Casual in North America Highly Recommended |
| Angler SF | San Francisco | Contemporary | $$$$ | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #63Star Wine Lists 20262026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2026 Michelin 1 Star2025 Robb Report 100 Greatest American Restaurants of the 21st Century · #532025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #1242025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #61 |
| Boulevard | San Francisco | Californian | $$$ | Star Wine Lists 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #4312025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #2972024 Michelin Plate |
| Americano | San Francisco | , | , | 2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #712025 La Liste Top Restaurants |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Ozumo open?
Ozumo is open from 11:30 AM to 10 PM Monday through Friday, and from 5 PM to 10 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Choose the time that fits your plans, and confirm any meal-specific details directly before booking.
Can I eat at the bar at Ozumo?
Bar seating or bar service details are not specified. If that matters to your visit, check with Ozumo directly before relying on it for your plans in San Francisco.
How far ahead should I book Ozumo?
Booking difficulty or recommended lead time are not specified. If your timing matters, especially for a group or a specific evening, it is safest to check availability in advance.
What is Ozumo known for?
Ozumo is a San Francisco venue with a smart casual dress code and set weekly hours. Specific details about awards, cuisine, menu format, price, or seating are not specified.
