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Rintaro

Japanese IzakayaSan FranciscovalueCheck restaurant site

Rintaro is one of the best japanese izakaya restaurants in San Francisco for date night, especially if you want a strong option in San Francisco.

Rintaro occupies a particular position in San Francisco's Japanese dining landscape that most restaurants in the city avoid by design.

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Rating (Google) 9.0
1,382 reviews
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9.0
Rating
Based on 1382 reviews
Michelin
Best used for
date night and dinner
Price and pace
Good value · Check restaurant site
Neighborhood
San Francisco · 82 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Hours
Check restaurant site
Price
Good value
Google rating
9.0 from 1,382 reviews
Phone
(415) 589-7022
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What to order

Signature dishes at Rintaro

San Ten Mori

Sashimi plate with wild San Diego bluefin tuna, Baja yellowtail amberjack, konbu-cured S.F. halibut and Half Moon Bay wasabi. Optional: live spot prawn, honmaguro otoro and Mendocino uni

Zensai

Japanese eggplant with ume miso, tomato and Hikari Farm cucumber sunomono, Wadaman sesame gomadofu

Chiizu Tori Katsu

Pasture-raised chicken and Cowgirl Wagon Wheel cheese katsu with fresh Acme panko, Sungold cherry tomato sauce and snowy cabbage

Mabodofu Don

Rice and Becker Lane pork, Rintaro tofu, Yamaki barley miso, ginger, hot chili, king trumpet mushroom, tenpura bits and sansho pepper

Kake Udon

Rintaro hand-rolled udon with two fishes dashi broth and a hot spring egg

Why go

What makes Rintaro worth the move

Rintaro is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. San Ten Mori and Zensai also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 1,382 Google reviews.

What to know fast

Public rating
9.0 from 1,382 Google reviews
Best used for
date night and dinner
Style
Japanese Izakaya in San Francisco
Spend
Good value | Check restaurant site

Best for

Know before you go

Google rating: 9.0 from 1,382 reviews
Price point: value
Popular dishes: San Ten Mori, Zensai, Chiizu Tori Katsu
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TastyPals Reviews

What diners are saying

0 diner reviews · reviewed by James Whitfield for Rintaro

Google snapshot
9.0 from 1,382 reviews
TastyPals notes
Editorial review by James Whitfield
No diner notes for Rintaro yet.

Every note in this section is written by a diner who actually ate here, so we leave it empty until there's a genuine one to share.

For now, Rintaro holds a 9.0 rating across 1,382 Google reviews.

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Plan the visit

Quick details

Address
82 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Phone
(415) 589-7022
Price
value
TastyPals score
Coming soon
Hours
Check restaurant site
Google rating
9.0 (1,382 reviews)
Cuisine
Japanese Izakaya
Michelin
BIB GOURMAND
Neighborhood
San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Rintaro serve?

Rintaro is a Japanese Izakaya restaurant located in San Francisco, San Francisco. Rintaro occupies a particular position in San Francisco's Japanese dining landscape that most restaurants in the city avoid by design.

What is Rintaro best for?

Rintaro is best for date night, dinner, japanese, bib gourmand. Rintaro is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. San Ten Mori and Zensai also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 1,382 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Rintaro?

Rintaro is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.0 from 1,382 reviews

What should I order at Rintaro?

Start with San Ten Mori, Zensai, Chiizu Tori Katsu and Mabodofu Don. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Rintaro worth visiting?

Rintaro holds a 9.0 Google rating from 1,382 reviews. Rintaro is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. San Ten Mori and Zensai also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 1,382 Google reviews.

Where is Rintaro located?

Rintaro is located at 82 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

What are Rintaro's hours?

Rintaro's listed hours are Check restaurant site. We recommend checking directly before visiting as hours may vary on holidays.

Is Rintaro good for a date night?

Yes — Rintaro is tagged for date night dining. Rintaro is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. San Ten Mori and Zensai also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 1,382 Google reviews.

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