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Niku Steakhouse, San Francisco, CA
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Niku Steakhouse

$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
  • Fancy
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Located in San Francisco’s Design District, Niku Steakhouse is a meat-focused restaurant, highlighting an in-house dry aging program, exclusive cuts of coveted Japanese A5 wagyu with an emphasis on wood fired cooking.

Niku, by the Omakase Restaurant Group, hosts a dining room oriented around a roaring custom binchotan charcoal and wood-fired grill, where guests watch as Executive Chef Dustin Falcon (Lazy Bear, The French Laundry) and his team prepare steaks to perfection. At Niku, there is a true marriage of American and Japanese sensibilities. Falcon’s cooking is driven by the terroir of Northern California — which finds its way onto the menu through foraged ingredients and products from local farmers — met with the highest quality domestic and A5 Japanese Beef.

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Executive chef: Dustin Falcon

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    MICHELIN 1 Star

    2023

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    MICHELIN 1 Star

    2022

From the OpenTable editors: Packed since it opened its gilded door in 2019, this swanky steakhouse is the spot for prime Japanese and American Wagyu, dry-aged at the next-door butchery. Grab a seat at the 18-seat chef’s counter to watch Dustin Falcon (of Lazy Bear and French Laundry fame) throw down the tomahawk steaks and crispy pig ears that helped the one-of-a-kind restaurant earn one MICHELIN Star.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Japanese Speciality, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 829-7817
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The private dining room at Niku Steakhouse consists of both plush banquette seating and sturdy chairs. We feature two large tables that seat 6 comfortably, with a total of 14 guests maximum.To book our private dining room, visit our website https://www.nikusteakhouse.com/events-private-dining
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
  • Neighborhood
    SOMA
  • Cross street
    Henry Adams/Division
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 841 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Steakhouse

  • San Francisco

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Niku Steakhouse offers a "sublime experience" with "spectacular food" and "impeccable service." Diners rave about the "exceptional Japanese Wagyu," "divine bites," and attentive staff. The "Chef's Counter" provides an interactive dining experience. While a few mention pricing, the overall consensus is a "memorable and worth it" special-occasion spot.

841 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Niku was amazing. Everything was prepared to perfection, very flavorful and decadent. The playlist in the background was jamming, an unexpected pleasure.

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  2. David

    New York City

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went here to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday. First, the staff was very professional and friendly. They answered all her questions and gave great recommendations. Secondly, the cocktails we had were amazing and the wine suggested was excellent. Finally, the food was fantastic from the appetizers to the desert. I highly recommend Niku and very happy we went there.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing meal & service. We Will definitely be back! 💯

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  4. Angelica

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the Chef’s counter and had the best view of the chefs at work on the grill. Everything was amazing, the service was lovely and our courses were timed perfectly. The agnolotti and crispy potatoes were especially rememberable. Also, the steak was obviously spectacular.

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  5. Gary

    Toronto

    383 reviews

    5.0

    383 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely amazing food. Incredibly innovative and different for a steak house. Not to mention, they also have a beautiful wine list. I'm looking forward to going back.

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  6. Lonnie

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Honestly: not great. I had to send back a cocktail as it was undrinkable. We also got two glasses of wine that were terrible. My husband’s $195 steak that he asked for medium rare also came out medium well, which should not happen at a place like this. That said, the other cocktail we got was excellent, as were the appetizers, dessert, and my fish. Ultimately we won’t be back as it’s just not worth it when half of our $600 bill was inedible/undrinkable, even when the other half was fantastic.

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  7. Chelsea

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited Niku for the first time for my husband's birthday. Everything exceeded our expectations. We were seated right at the time of our reservation, the food was delicious and we received some extra bites on the house, and the service was exemplary. Jeffery was our direct server who was knowledgeable on the menu and attentive to our general needs, while the support wait staff was timely with clearing our table after each course. We ordered quite a few items to try on the menu: Starters: Wagyu Tsukuna and Bone Marrow Sides: Broccolini, Maitake Mushrooms and, Crispy Potatoes Entree: Wagyu Flat Iron Steak and Wagyu Short Rib Dessert: Anjou Pear Funnel Cake and Wagyu Fat Brownie We had a substantial amount of left overs to take home for another meal or two. My husband was recognized for his birthday with a thoughtful card and small dessert with candle; all staff we interacted with acknowledged him for his birthday which was really a nice touch to our experience. We will be recommending Niku to family and friends who may be looking for a steakhouse in the City for special occasions, group outings, or dates nights. We hope to come back again in the future. Thank you, Niku!

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  8. ruby

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Niku has a sleek and cozy ambiance, perfect for a special night out. Food was absolutely delicious! The service is friendly and knowledgeable, making the experience even better.

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  9. Sergio

    VIP

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food made better by warm, expert service. Look forward to dining at Niku again soon.

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  10. Rachael

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! One of our best dining experiences in SF in 13 years of living here. Much love to Megan and Ellis, our incredible, kind, and attentive servers…Chef Aaron, food was incredible from start to finish…and Matt, the passionate and knowledgeable Sommelier. Every bite was divine. Niku felt like home. We’ll return! Hopefully sooner rather than later. Thank you for making my husband's bday so special.

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FAQs

Niku Steakhouse is rated 4.8 stars by 841 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for Niku Steakhouse

61 Division Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
  • Cross street
    Henry Adams/Division
  • Neighborhood
    SOMA
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Japanese Speciality, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (415) 829-7817
  • Private party facilities
    The private dining room at Niku Steakhouse consists of both plush banquette seating and sturdy chairs. We feature two large tables that seat 6 comfortably, with a total of 14 guests maximum.To book our private dining room, visit our website https://www.nikusteakhouse.com/events-private-dining
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