AKIKOS

4.9

1516 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

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Thank you so much for choosing Akikos at Avery Lane for your dining experience. We are thrilled to announce that we have relocated to our flagship location in San Francisco's East Cut neighborhood, now conveniently located at 430 Folsom Street at Avery Lane.

We are offering our signature multi-course omakase experience tasting menu for lunch offered at $150 per person and dinner offered at $250 per person. In order for us to provide you the best dining experience possible, please do let us know if you or any of your guests have any food allergies or dietary restrictions that we should be aware of.

If you are celebrating a special occasion with us, please don't hesitate to inform us so that we can make it a truly unforgettable experience for you.

We greatly appreciate your support and cannot wait to welcome you to our new location. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Creative Japanese
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 11:30 am–1:30 pm Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(415) 397-3218
Website
http://akikosrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
430 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Neighborhood
SOMA
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,516 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Japanese
San Francisco
Innovative
San Francisco
Japanese

1,516 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
I came with my best friend here and we were the last two that were seated. The staff here are really friendly, kind and accommodating. However they ran out of two fish that were supposed to be on the tasting menu and were replace with two other that was not up to par. We were really disappointed but we enjoyed the overall experience and the other dishes!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a wonderful experience. AKIKOS blends the traditional with the modern tastefully. A new way to experience Japanese cuisine!
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omnomnom
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A+ on all fronts -- exquisite dining experience. Every single time.
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nihal
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
BEST SUSHI ON THE PLANET BEST SUSHI ON THE PLANET BEST SUSHI ON THE PLANET BEST SUSHI ON THE PLANET BEST SUSHI ON THE PLANET BEST SUSHI ON THE PLANET
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Deb10
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very Modern, cool, and yummy! I will definitely go back for every Work Anniversary!
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JasonD
Phoenix
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’m not sure how they are able to execute a 12 course lunch menu for so little money, but they do so flawlessly.
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ChristopherH
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional. Chef, the meal, service and sake pairings - all simply exceptional. Will visit again next time in San Francisco. My wife and I made a memory last night.
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GrandLedge
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The experience changed me. It was a random pick for my wife. Earned a lot of brownie points.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The entire experience was out of this world! Highly recommend!
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TiffanieC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience all around. The service was delightful and the menu was very creative.
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TheaterGoer77
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely Omakase experience. Lobster was amazing as were all of the nigiri. So fresh and truly exquisite!
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Sean
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 11, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great sushi, creative presentations and flavor pairing
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JrvisitingOversea
Key West
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best omakase ever, fresh and delicious fish, espectacular rice, attentive and warm Service.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Akikos is my default sushi restaurant in SF. Expert japanese chefs with bona fide training in the worlds best edomae sushi establishments.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great for a special occasion. Inventive dishes and great service.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is amazing. I don’t know what else to say.
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Rachel
Tahoe
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such an amazing experience! Some of the best food I’ve ever eaten. Chefs really care about their craft and service was 10/10.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience2
This place was an all around disappointment. The food was not great. There were a few items that were delicious but the majority was not good. The chef was busy chatting with one of the customers almost the whole time and that was distracting. He was actually very nice when he turned his attention to us. I was disappointed and do not recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing hospitality. Wonderful sushi chefs. Delightful seasonal omakase menu: tonight, the chawanmushi with snow crab, maitake mushrooms and I believe a hint of truffle was delectable!!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing Sushi. Best sushi restaurant in San Francisco!
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PerryP
San Francisco
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
When only the best will do, Akikos can provide that experience. We love this place.
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FranciscoR
Western NC
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve been to a zillion high end sushi restaurants around the world and this one is in my top 5. Not cheap, but worth it.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall3food4service5ambience4
I used to come to this restaurant for the chef’s tasting menu and it was all nigiri and the chef prepared pieces for as long as you liked. It was amazing! This was a different experience where half of the meal was cooked food and nigiri served at the end with the option to purchase more. I wish there was an option to experience their food the old way. Also, a sushi dinner for two with a couple glasses of sake each shouldn’t be over $900.00. That’s just insane.
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DrewF
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply perfection. I’ve not been wowed or had a complete experience like this in a very long time.
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CallenderDE
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall1food1service5ambience4
Space was nice, the service was even better. The team there was great but the food just did not meet our expectations especially given the hype around the restaurant.
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DC3017
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent omakase experience. Great quality fish, attentive service, beautiful presentation. Overall a great evening, pricey but worth celebrating a special occasion.
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PerfectDark64
St. Louis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for the omakase. Food was great with a few items being outstanding like the lobster claw, sea urchin, and bluefin tuna belly. Service was fantastic. Highly recommend for special events.
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Labatwork
Seattle
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
I would probably not go back. Even though 85% of the food was excellent- but not 100%. The drinks menu is fun albeit quite pricey. The place has cool modern feel and a private conversation is possible. The service was efficient but I missed a personal touch. No coffee or tea was offered at the end.
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jonw
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and the service was amazing. A great experience.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a excellent diner and a perfect experience! Thank you to everyone
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AsmaaZ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect and exceptional from food to service, great experience
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StatsTeacher
Caribbean
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for lunch. Beautifully constructed sushi. Excellent service. A well-planned omakase!
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Jimmy
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was prompt, on time, and all the staff were very attentive. They even went as far as plating things to fit a left-handed vs. right handed person. My drinks were always filled and plates were taken away at the appropriate times. I was really lucky to be seated in front of Chef Matt and to have the opportunity to watch an artist work on his craft. Along with his high skill, he was very knowledgeable and I appreciate that he saw I wasn't such a talkative person and let me eat in peace. The quality of the fish was fantastic and I had some flashbacks to being in japan eating sushi. The dishes were unique in that there were some twists and flavors that I hadn't considered before with traditional sushi ingredients. Thank you for a great dinner! I'm glad I finally got to experience your dinner service.
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AnaS
Central Coast
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is one of the best sushi restaurants in SF. Their omakase menu is a must, it will fill you up, you’ll try a bit of everything, each dish is explained by the chef or the server, the sushi master is preparing the sushi in front of you and makes the experience more memorable! Definitely will be back
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JohnK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highly recommended, it was one of the best meals I've had. Our chef and servers were very engaging. We had a great time and will definitely be back!
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JoseH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience! A little bit pricey for brazilians, but worth a visit. Food was unbelievable. One of the best meals I've ever had. Outstanding service as well.
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Maria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We did the Omakase lunch. Every dish was so delicious. All were favorites because every single course was so good and can't compare cause the flavors were so different from each other but the entire meal was all so balancing. The truffle ice cream dessert was to die for and the wagyu roll was so melting in the mouth!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious meal. Everyone was extremely kind. The sushi chef explained the how they dry age the fish. Perfect 12 yr wedding anniversary celebration dinner. Thank you Akikos!
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Dave
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Way over priced. No traditional hot sake or Miso served. Had the Omikase. Some dishes were good, but I have had better.
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WilsonC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Wonderful food and service. Price is too high. It was a very nice experience.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

AKIKOS is rated 4.9 stars by 1516 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

430 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105

Additional information

Neighborhood
SOMA
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 11:30 am–1:30 pm Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Creative Japanese
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://akikosrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(415) 397-3218

AKIKOS

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Additional information

Menu

Otsumami

Ishidai

Robusută

Chawanmushi

Shokupan

Sunomono

Nigiri

Zuke

Matsukawagarei

Sake

Tairagai

Buri

Ji Kinmedai

Toro

What 1,516 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

How is AKIKOS restaurant rated?

Is AKIKOS currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information