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PABU Izakaya San Francisco Reviews
Henry was an excellent server - I highly recommend asking
Henry was an excellent server - I highly recommend asking for him. The tuna carpaccio was delicious!
Place is EPIC.
Food is high quality, service is unmatched and ppl are friendly. You feel amazing when you are there and even better when you leave. There's not an item on the menu that isn't tasty. Go to place for any occasion. Go alone and they make you
Stopped here for a business dinner.
Great food and service. Convenient location in FiDi. Food was excellent, especially the sushi. Still thinking about the scallop and amaebi nigiri. So fresh. Will be back.
Really delicious food and great atmosphere, but most items
Really delicious food and great atmosphere, but most items are pricier than necessary. I would be going back more often at a slightly lower price point. Also, I was bummed that they changed their menu at some point in the last couple years.
9/23/2025 Tuesday Wow, has it really been eight years
9/23/2025 Tuesday Wow, has it really been eight years since I last visited Pabu? I took a peek at their lunch menu and noticed some updates, the Duck Duck Ramen and Shrimp Toasts immediately caught my eye. So, Pabu it was. I ordered the Shrimp Toa
Everything is amazing! From the food to the vibes, the
Everything is amazing! From the food to the vibes, the sushi and the drinks. Make sure to sit at the bar and hang with the super awesome sushi chefs! Must try on their new menu: Duck wings + shrimp toast
Came in tonight with a group of work friends and had a
Came in tonight with a group of work friends and had a fantastic meal. We had extra people show up and they were super accommodating. Service was outstanding and the waitress helped us order some really standout items. We loved the rice with bone mar
Our second time here.
Excellent food. Love the ambience. Got great waiters both times. We didn't make reservations. Sat on the high tables near the bar. We liked it.
The service was perfectly delivered, the food was delicious
The service was perfectly delivered, the food was delicious and visually attractive, and the restaurant ambience was lively.
Well, we got such a nice experience, we decided to sit at
Well, we got such a nice experience, we decided to sit at the sushi bar and it was an incredible experience the sushi makers were extraordinary Uzi, Salomon and Juan made the best sushi, our server Faith helped us with the menu and answer our questio
Had an amazing experience at this Japanese restaurant.
Our server Rachel (has half blonde half black hair If I got her name wrong)was incredibly sweet inattentive from start to finish. We ordered the Wagyu New York steak, chicken karagge, and pork belly fried rice. Everything was perfectly cooked and fla
The food and service were amazing across the board! All of
The food and service were amazing across the board! All of the staff were great and accommodating. Some of my favorite dishes were the caviar tuna, potstickers, and miso black cod. But there were too many to name. Bobby and Brad were very polite stop
"We had a great time during happy hour! Great ambience,
"We had a great time during happy hour! Great ambience, The food, cocktails, and sake were all delicious. The entire Pabu team was very friendly and welcoming. Our server, Sergio, was especially attentive throughout our visit. Thank you, Pabu t
My first impression was that the restaurant felt very much
My first impression was that the restaurant felt very much authentic Japanese; loved the sushi bar. The food was amazing! Luigi and Chef Genesis and the rest of their team took care of us, providing exceptional service and excellent food recommendat
My favorite sushi spot since 2017.
Amazing sushi, great cocktails, and lovely staff. Was sitting at the bar and had a great conversation with Chef Genesis. Will come back soon!
Scammed
Came here with some friends to ring in the New Year. I had a great time however acting looking through my bank statements, I was left with an incorrect bill that was not only purposeful but unethical. Our servers were Luis and Edgar. Images are belo
Not Worth It.
We spent $400 on sushi to be delivered to the Fairmont Hotel. Not only did they miss several items on our order they didn't even bother to send chop sticks. Normally we would not order sushi for delivery but we were told Pabu was amazing and we
Fei is amazing!!!! My husband had an amazing birthday!!
Fei is amazing!!!! My husband had an amazing birthday!! Thanks for an amazing Omakasa experiences.
Delicious food and drinks, outstanding service, chic but not stuffy
We went there for our anniversary dinner, and Pabu did not disappoint. The food was exceptional - everything we had was really delicious. And the service was also fantastic. Jacob, our waiter, was so informative and friendly - he recommended some
my husband and I went there for our anniversary dinner, and
my husband and I went there for our anniversary dinner, and Pabu did not disappoint. Our waiter, Jacob, was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. He recommended some dishes, including the miso yellowtail and mataki tempura, that were fantastic. I had
From the second we walked in the door it was a 5 star
From the second we walked in the door it was a 5 star experience . We felt like we were the only ones in the restaurant. Sophie went above and beyond and made amazing recommendations. The food was incredible and she was on top of everything. The sake
Flavors were authentic with a slight fusion twist.
I could tell the miso soup was made from real katsuobushi, not a powder. I ordered the beef (kalbi) short rib plate; the taste was unbelievable. Velvety smooth and savory. I could not stop gnawing on the bone. My dining partners sampled the Happy Spo
Kristen was a fantastic server.
She checked in on us several times and made sure our needs were met. She had great recommendations. I really can't say any of the dishes were bad. Our favorite was probably the. negitoro and the Panna cotta dessert
Prime location, prime food, prime price.
It was really good sushi, very expensive though. Went there for lunch with some colleagues, and we enjoyed the experience. But I would not go there if it was not a work expense.
Went in by myself on a Monday evening and sat at the bar -
Went in by myself on a Monday evening and sat at the bar - asked the bartender to make me a proper, balanced cocktail of his choice, and wow did he deliver! The entire bar team was fantastic, from their craftsmanship, attention to detail, to their kn
Delicious food, great service, nice outdoor seating area.
Sushi was fresh and paired well with Japanese drinks menu.
Pabu has been my go-to lunch spot in the city.
The food is consistently good and the service as well. But no one holds a candle to Anna N. She won us over with her thoughtful curation of our meal and attentiveness to our needs. From now on, I'll be asking to be seated in her section.
Sushi rolls was most definitely not worth the price and did
Sushi rolls was most definitely not worth the price and did not taste fresh. The drink was new and was not on the menu but it was fire. Most definitely would not come back for the sushi. Service was perfect and the atmosphere!
My wife and I went out for a date night and decided to
My wife and I went out for a date night and decided to treat ourselves to an omakase experience. We were not disappointed! The omakase tasting was 7 courses--not counting the nagiri coming out in 3 sets of 3. Each bite had great, unique flavors that
Went there with large group at last minute and they were
Went there with large group at last minute and they were able to seat us. Ambiance was fund and energetic, and staff was very very nice to all of us and accommodating. The food itself was great - we had 5 orders of the "Omakase" and the
Very nice restaurant, cozy vibes and delicious food, the
Very nice restaurant, cozy vibes and delicious food, the service are amazing and all the people that work there are so generous and nice! Highly recommend this place
My friend and I had a wonderful dinner last night at Pabu.
We ordered the Saikyo-miso cod, kohaku, and Cali 101. Our server, Jacob, was superful while we were deciding what to order. Everything we got was delicious and I can't wait to visit again.
I always enjoy Pabu.
Today I treated myself to a special lunch on Friday because I was a little worn down. Anna curated a wonderful lunch for me and surprised me with delicious dishes that challenged my palette and took me out of my malaise. Her service was top tier as s
Our two servers, Jacob and Will were attentive, patient,
Our two servers, Jacob and Will were attentive, patient, and knowledgeable. It was a delicious, delightful meal. Ambiance was great too, music was not too loud, and the windows let in great light.
Beautiful place, delicious food , our server was helpful,
Beautiful place, delicious food , our server was helpful, friendly and efficient . The Kohaku roll is the best sushi I've had .
Excellent food! Our server Anna was amazing and customized
Excellent food! Our server Anna was amazing and customized a delicious lunch for us. The variety of the food and freshness was outstanding. Thank you.
Good size portions and wonderful service from Sophie! We
Good size portions and wonderful service from Sophie! We found this restaurant by chance in SF and were delighted with the udon and spaghetti. Will return the next time we come to the city
The food is exceptional, the service from our waiter Max,
The food is exceptional, the service from our waiter Max, second to none. The ambiance is refreshing, open, welcoming. Excellent.
nice restaurant good food
We ordered miso soup, 2 rolls of kens and tainbow and ribs. Everything was very tasty and good. Restaurant very nice, lots of staff
Uncomplicated and good
A nice, not so typical Japanese restaurant quite centrally located. Ideal for meeting up with colleagues and friends. We chose a good selection from the menu and everything was great in a cozy atmosphere.
Delicious but wish it had omakase
Location and ambiance: excellent, no parking problem after working hours and weekends. Food and drink choices: plenty of big-grade quality sushi & lots of options. We had the 10-piece nigiri plus other nigiri and pork Neely fried rice. Service: e
Delicious and awesome staff
We didn't have reservations on a Friday night so we sat at the bar. Nicole served us and was fabulous. When a table opened up, they offered it to us but we appreciated chatting with Nicole. The gin drink we watched her make looked fabulous. The cold
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