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Best Japanese for Date Night in San Francisco

Japanese restaurants in San Francisco that work well for date night — sorted by rating and curated for occasion fit.

9 restaurants
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KEN

KEN is a japanese pick in San Francisco in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.9
Based on 156 reviews
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Zentarou Sushi and Sake Bar

Zentarou Sushi and Sake Bar is a japanese pick in San Francisco in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.8
Based on 242 reviews
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KUSAKABE

KUSAKABE is a japanese pick in San Francisco in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.7
Based on 780 reviews
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Ju-Ni

Ju-Ni is a japanese pick in San Francisco in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.7
Based on 508 reviews
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Roka Akor - San Francisco

Roka Akor - San Francisco is a japanese pick in San Francisco in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.6
Based on 1409 reviews
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Ebisu Restaurant

Ebisu Restaurant is a japanese pick in San Francisco in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.6
Based on 1211 reviews
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Kuma on Valencia

Kuma on Valencia is a japanese pick in San Francisco in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.6
Based on 213 reviews
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Ryoko's Japanese Restaurant & Bar

Ryoko's Japanese Restaurant & Bar is a japanese pick in San Francisco in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.4
Based on 2076 reviews
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AKIKOS

AKIKOS is a japanese pick in San Francisco in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.4
Based on 805 reviews

Common questions

What are the best Japanese restaurants for date night in San Francisco?

Top Japanese restaurants for date night in San Francisco include KEN, Zentarou Sushi and Sake Bar, KUSAKABE. TastyPals curates these based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.

Is Japanese good for date night in San Francisco?

Yes — San Francisco has 9 Japanese restaurants rated highly for date night. KEN is among the top picks with a 4.9 Google rating.

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