Sushi Sato

Dropped by Sushi Sato this past weekend to try their recently launched omakase menu and had an amazing time. The restaurant interior was simple, yet modern. We were greeted immediately upon entry and check-in for our reservation was easy and smooth. We were lucky enough to get the owner of the restaurant as our chef that night - we had a lovely time talking to him the entire night! The chef showcased his creativity, expertise, and passion for the craft in each course he put in front of us. We enjoyed the delicate, but bold flavors the garnishes brought with each bite. The amaebi and the uni handroll were my favorites - they both had outstanding quality, freshness, and flavor. The chef mentioned that fish was flown in daily from Japan, purchased straight from Toyosu market. The daily omakase menu changes based on the inventory that was purchased that morning in Japan. I definitely want to stop by again to try their a la carte menu. The owner of Sushi Sato also owns Jang, which has been at the top of my list of restaurants to try in SF - looking forward to eating there soon as well. Thank you, Tony, for such a memorable dinner.

Just a heads up, Sushi Sato is only for a la carte ordering. Within the restaurant there is an entrance to the omakase restaurant, which is a separate restaurant completely with a different reservation system. It was a little confusing since we saw people coming in and out of other entrances and felt a little bit like we were eating in the waiting area for the other restaurant.The menu overall seemed like it was inspired by Nobu-style Japanese fusion, with dishes like miso black cod. But they definitely made it their own. Overall a very creative and interesting dinner, though seasoning was sometimes too salty. Service was really attentive and we liked the sleek/modern interiors. We ordered:- pan seared scallops: good seasoning but I think I would have enjoyed more if completely cooked through - miso black cod- miso sauce on top was too strong/salty especially compared to the light dashi soup it was in - sushi tasting- very good quality fish but again some of the sashimi pieces were over seasoned - maki rolls- the rice is brown, but it is just white rice that has been pre-seasoned. Again good quality fish! Recommend the king salmon and toro.- Crab Risotto- my favorite! You can't go wrong with truffle flavor and creamy rice. I would come back for this dish!Overall good experience! Would be fun with friends. Some of the seasoning was just not to my personal taste.

Pros: The service was terrific. The sashimi was fresh. The restaurant was stylish. Cons: The question is why a restaurant would be opened and half the items on the menu were not available at 6:30pm on a Sunday night (yes prime dinner time)?? Also, it seemed like they didn't have enough ingredients and plating options when one compares what we received v the pictures from others on Yelp.My friend had such wonderful memories of eating at this place so I wanted to try it too. A big disappointment. I hope they will get their act together and ensure there is ample supply of all ingredients when they are open to receive diners.

This review is long over due. My cousin and I came here to try their omakase a day before Valentine's Day as an early galantine's dinner. Every piece was fresh, perfectly balanced, and thoughtfully prepared. Chef Bo's knowledge and passion for the art was clearly demonstrated with every piece, which melted in our mouths like butter. If you love sushi, this place is a must-try!

It was my one day off and I wanted to grab some sushi in the city so here I am.I sat at the bar and ordered a few cocktails. I got the melon drop and Kiwami. Both of these were pretty good if you like something on the sweeter side. The melon drop being the even sweeter one. For food, I ordered the sato signature roll and the fatty uni truffle bowl. Both of these were amazing! Was sad when it was gone lol. For the dessert, I got the yuzu panna cotta which was pretty solid. The service here was pretty good. I was seated at the bar and the bartender/server Tommy gave me good recommendations. He even gave me an angel wing sake on the house. The restaurant is nicely decorated. This place is perfect for a date night type of occasion. The parking situation is kinda sketchy. There is some street parking and there is a parking garage nearby. All in all, a great experience. Try it out if you like. :)

All I have to say is WOW. Talk about a dining experience. One perk of mid-week dining is having plenty of space to stretch out.This was our first time dining at Sushi Sato, and it did not disappoint.+ Albacore Crudo: Nothing unexpected from a restaurant of this caliber, and that's a good thing. The fish was fresh, and the flavor was even better.+ Seared Scallops: Arguably my favorite dish. The roasted corn perfectly complemented the beautifully cooked scallops.+ Crab Risotto: A standout for me. This dish was nearly perfect, but it could have been even better with the addition of mushrooms and mushroom stock. That would have taken it to umami heaven!+ Toro Truffle Bowl: Objectively good, but not worth the price, in my opinion. I would have rather skipped this and ordered two more crab risottos.+ Yuzu Panna Cotta: Good, but nothing special. I would skip dessert. I doubt people come here for that anyway.I'd also skip the cocktails based on my two experiences--both were a little too experimental and didn't quite hit the mark for me. Next time, I'll probably opt for whiskey or sake from their bar. Parking in this area is a challenge, so plan accordingly.Overall, a solid experience and definitely #yummycertified.

This is now our default sushi restaurant, especially after our 7-year-old daughter declared it her favorite restaurant. We tried the sushi tasting along with a variety of sushi from the a la carte menu, and everything was exceptional, there wasn't a single piece that we didn't enjoy. As parents, we're often cautious about bringing our daughter to nice sushi restaurants, as many don't really cater to kids. But Alan and Yunus went above and beyond to make sure she felt welcomed and had a great experience. Alan even crafted a mocktail for her, which she absolutely loved. We're already looking forward to our next visit, and our daughter is excited to try the omakase at the counter next time.

Quiet, modern, chic ambiance. Well lit, not crowded, easy to have a conversation. I went on a Sunday night at prime dinner time and only 1 other table was dinning. Service was very attentive, easy to get ahold of. Knowledgeable about the menu. The sushi tasting was a wonderfully prepared spread. Highly recommend this. I also ordered the Sato signature roll. The concept was fun, each roll was topped with a unique item. However the roll itself was very basic: cucumber, crab, shrimp tempura. It was fun to try but I wouldn't order again.Overall, recommend this restaurant!

Excellent dining and culinary experience! Wonderfully creative sushi accompanied by tasty cocktails, and very warm and friendly service from everyone in the house. Dining room has very modern, clean lines and is conducive to conversation, as the acoustics do not create a noisy atmosphere.Contrary to what other users have posted on Yelp, while they do add a 20% gratuity to the check automatically, an additional tip is NOT expected.

I'm giving this place two stars only because of our waiter, who was clearly overworked but stayed super apologetic and patient the whole time.We went last night because I wanted to try their $85 tasting menu, which sounded pretty good. We made a 6:30 pm reservation to give ourselves plenty of time before our 9:30 pm comedy show. When we got there, there was no host to greet us. Eventually, someone came and sat us, but I quickly realized that the same guy who seated us was also the only waiter serving about 10 parties in the restaurant. (Just to clarify, the place is split into two sections--Sushi Sato and Sato Omakase. For Sushi Sato, there was only one waiter and one sushi chef. The other staff seemed to be handling the Sato Omakase side.)We waited 20 minutes before anyone even took our order. I tried to be patient because I could see the waiter running around nonstop trying to keep up. When he finally took our order, they told us they couldn't do the tasting menu--even though it was on the menu! Thankfully, the waiter asked the sushi chef, and they were able to make it happen for us.At 6:55 pm, we finally got our drinks. The first course showed up at 7:12 pm, but the first five pieces of nigiri didn't come until 7:39 pm. By then, we'd been sitting for over an hour and had only gotten our drinks and the first course. To make up for the wait, the waiter brought us an eggplant appetizer for free, which was a nice gesture. At 8:15 pm, we got the chawanmushi, and later he brought us some potato croquettes as another free appetizer to apologize again. The second set of five nigiri didn't come out until 8:44 pm!!I've had omakase meals that last around two hours, but for the amount of food we got in this restaurant, the wait was just ridiculous. I felt bad for the waiter since he was doing everything he could, but the management really needs to step up. It's a Saturday night--you should have enough staff so your customers aren't waiting an hour just to get started. I even saw another group leave because they got tired of waiting.What really annoyed me, though, was the sushi chef. There were two women at the chef's table, and he was chatting with them nonstop and showing off while one of them kept filming him. I don't know if she was an influencer or what, but their meal was already done, and he was still hanging out with them instead of making our food. I honestly wanted to go up there and tell him to stop messing around and make our nigiris already!!Overall, it was a pretty frustrating experience. The automatic 20% service fee felt like a lot given the service, but we still tipped extra because our waiter was working so hard. As nice as he was, the poor management and ridiculous wait times made the whole night kind of a disaster.