Twelve seats at the counter

The ocean, one piece at a time.

Seasonal omakase featuring fish flown in from Toyosu market twice a week, served by Chef Ren Takahashi at a hinoki counter.

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A sushi chef placing tuna nigiri on a slate at a wooden counter

2300 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA

  • Fish from ToyosuFlown in twice weekly, aged in house.
  • Red vinegar riceAkazu-seasoned rice served at body temperature.
  • Twelve seatsEvery guest sees the chef at work.

Quiet craft, in season

Chef Ren trained for twelve years in Tokyo before opening Kaiyō. The menu follows the seasons and the market, so no two nights are quite the same.

Fish from Toyosu

Flown in twice weekly, aged in house.

Red vinegar rice

Akazu-seasoned rice served at body temperature.

Twelve seats

Every guest sees the chef at work.

Menu

Omakase at the counter, à la carte in the dining room.

Omakase

  • Chef's omakase$185

    Eighteen courses of seasonal nigiri and small plates.

  • Kaiyō tasting$125

    Twelve courses, perfect for a first visit.

  • Sake pairing$75

    Five pours chosen to match the menu.

À la carte

  • Bluefin otoro$14

    Fatty tuna belly, aged five days.

  • Hokkaido uni$16

    Sea urchin over warm rice.

  • Chirashi bowl$48

    Chef's selection of sashimi over sushi rice.

“The most memorable meal of our trip. Every piece was a small revelation.”
Hannah L.
“Chef Ren's otoro is unforgettable.”
SF Dining Guide
“Calm, precise, and somehow warm too. We are already planning a return.”
Kenji M.

Reserve your seat

Counter seats open 30 days ahead at 10 am. Dining room walk-ins welcome.

Find us

2300 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA

(415) 555-0144

Hours

Wednesday to Sunday
5:30 pm to 10 pm

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