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Best Izakayas in Oakland, San Francisco Bay Area

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A photo of Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya restaurant
4.5
Awesome(50)
$$$$
• Izakaya • Berkeley
Booked 3 times today
Fish & Bird is a unique izakaya-style restaurant and bar specializing in modern Japanese cuisine, integrating fresh local, organic, and sustainable ingredients with curated traditional ingredients from Japan. The sophisticated interpretation of traditional dishes is a reflection of the current trends in metropolitan Japan. Enjoy dining in a casual yet comfortable dining room or at our full bar with Japanese whiskey and small-batch spirits, unique sake, wine, beer, and craft cocktails. Limited outdoor dining is available on the sidewalk, weather permitting. We are located six blocks from the downtown Berkeley BART station. Ample street parking is also available. Our accolades include Michelin Michelin-recommended list, San Francisco Chronicle's Top Japanese Restaurant in the Bay Area, Eater SF 38 Essential Restaurants in the East Bay, Esquire's Best New Restaurant in America 2021, San Jose Mercury News The Bay Area's Best Restaurants 2022: The Top Ten, and many more.
A photo of Pabu Izakaya San Francisco restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1436)
$$$$
• Izakaya • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 12 times today
Pabu Izakaya San Francisco offers an unparalleled Izakaya experience, blending tradition with modern flair. Nestled in the heart of the Financial District, this gem is praised for its "world-class sashimi, sushi, and grilled meats" expertly crafted by Chef Keita Tominaga. The restaurant’s dedication to authenticity shines through with seafood flown in daily from Japan’s renowned Toyosu Market, ensuring "melt-in-your-mouth fresh" sushi. Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and the energetic ambiance that enhances every visit. Pabu Izakaya is not just a dining destination but a journey into the heart of Japanese culinary excellence, making it a must-visit in San Francisco.
A photo of Kinda Izakaya restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1)
$$$$
• Izakaya • Oakland
Booked 17 times today
Kinda Izakaya is a Japanese-style casual bar or pub ,which mainly serves alcoholic beverages andvariety of nibble such as Yakitori, Sashimi, small bite.
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4.8
Exceptional(24)
$$$$
• Izakaya • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 19 times today
TBD is a new modern Japanese izakaya coming soon to downtown San Francisco — a casual yet refined space designed as an everyday destination. Our menu balances cold and hot dishes with a focus on seasonality and technique, including a yakitori program featuring dry-aged chicken grilled over binchotan charcoal.Stay tuned for our official opening.
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