We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The Tripadvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

“A bit too casual for my taste, but excellent food and service !”
Review of Restaurant Anzu

Restaurant Anzu
Reserve a table
2
Sat, 2/8
8:00 PM
Ranked #266 of 5,918 Restaurants in San Francisco
Price range: $25 - $80
Cuisines: Sushi, Steakhouse
More restaurant details
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast, Late Night, Private Dining, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Neighborhood: Theater District
Cross street: O'Farrell
Transit: The hotel is located on the corner of O'Farrell and Mason Streets. One block from the Powell Street BART station.
Description: 1221 1st St
Reviewed July 12, 2016

It's a classic business hotel bar - restaurant , so expect to find noisy parties, guests in training suits, people next to you just having drinks etc, so the first impression might be misleading. Nevertheless the food is excellent and so is the service. It is worth it's money!

Date of visit: July 2016
Thank KY6918
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
NikkoGal, Manager at Restaurant Anzu, responded to this reviewResponded August 22, 2016

Hi kYazitzoglou,

What a great review! I'm glad you so enjoyed the food and service at Restaurant ANZU and found it to be a great value! We welcome you back any time and look forward to hosting you again soon!

Cheers!

Danielle Ortega
Marketing Manager

Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Reviews (421)
Traveler rating
Traveler type
Time of year
Language
  • More languages

96 - 100 of 421 reviews

Reviewed June 29, 2016

Dinner catch up with an old friend after a 12 hour flight from Australia. Deciding to take the easiest option, we went to Anzu as it was located in our hotel (Hotel Nikko). The sushi bar was a perfect antidote to the stodgy airline food, and we asked for (and received) a delightful selection of Nigiri and sashimi. I was a bit jet-lagged, so I don't remember the specifics, but I considered this a very worthwhile place to start my SF dining experience.

Date of visit: June 2016
Thank Sian B
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
NikkoGal, Manager at Restaurant Anzu, responded to this reviewResponded June 30, 2016

Hi Siankat71,

What a great review! I'm thrilled that you enjoyed Restaurant ANZU's sushi bar and after arriving from your long flight, and that you were delighted by its offerings. We welcome you back anytime!

Cheers!

Danielle Ortega
Marketing Manager

Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Reviewed June 28, 2016

I might rate Anzu slightly above average but only because of its location which was in the Nikko Hotel, which is beautiful and elegant. The food at Anzu was just average or below average; certainly not worthy of the price. The food presentation was interesting and the service was good but the food (we had a variety of sushi) was just ok.

Date of visit: December 2015
    • Value
    • Service
    • Food
Thank Debra S
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
NikkoGal, Manager at Restaurant Anzu, responded to this reviewResponded June 29, 2016

Hi hipNJmom,

Thanks so much for your review! I am so glad you enjoyed the service, food presentation, and atmosphere you experienced in Restaurant ANZU. I am sorry to hear that your taste experience of the food itself did not meet your expectations. Our chefs strive to serve delicious dishes, and I am regretful that you did not feel you experienced this in Restaurant ANZU. We take your feedback very seriously and thank you for providing comments that help us to make improvements.

In gratitude,

Danielle Ortega
Marketing Manager

Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Reviewed June 25, 2016

Had a fixed four course meal. The service and presentation of the food was fabulous but the portions were small and over seasoned. Good quality food doesn't need to be spicy, salty, etc. yet, the dessert had no flavor at all. If atmosphere is important this would be a good restaurant but if you want great food go elsewhere.

Date of visit: June 2016
    • Value
    • Service
    • Food
Thank TexanDFWarea
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
NikkoGal, Manager at Restaurant Anzu, responded to this reviewResponded June 27, 2016

Hi TexanDFWarea,

What a great review. I am so glad you enjoyed the service, food presentation, and atmosphere you experienced in Restaurant ANZU!

Our chefs strive to serve delicious, flavorful, exciting dishes, and I am sorry to hear that your taste experience of the food itself did not meet your expectations. We agree that great quality will speak for itself, and I am regretful that you did not feel you experienced this in Restaurant ANZU.

We take your feedback very seriously and thank you for providing comments that allow us to make improvements: it is our goal to delight each and every guest. We hope that should you return to Hotel Nikko San Francisco, you will give us another shot at impressing you!

In gratitude,

Danielle Ortega
Marketing Manager

Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Reviewed June 12, 2016

We had been on website and saw the menu and when we arrived the menu didn't have several of the items they advertised. Waitress said oh they probably didn't tell us to change or something else very vague. Sushi ok, nothing extraordinary about it. We were at a round table and midway through the meal the waitress comes by and says let me expand the table and made the table larger. Great but somewhat awkward as the settings had to be moved. Kids like The Rock which was a beef appetizer. The three of them had filet as entrees and I had rock cod. I did not finish it as it was actually not appealing. A flavor I did not care for at all. I think there would be better options than this restaurant. Also it was a Saturday night and not many people were in the restaurant so the vibe was pretty sad.

Date of visit: June 2016
Thank Susanlynn53
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
NikkoGal, Manager at Restaurant Anzu, responded to this reviewResponded June 14, 2016

Hi Susanlynn53,

Thanks for your review. I'm glad in the end you did think that Restaurant ANZU was good, but I apologize that your experience did not meet your expectations and feel fabulous.

We strive for excellence both in our service and our dishes, always desiring to delight our guests. We take your feedback very seriously, and will certainly pass your comments along to the appropriate staff.

If you are visiting San Francisco again and would be interested in returning, we would love another chance to impress you. Please contact me directly at 415-394-1175 or dortega@hotelnikkosf.com if another stop at Hotel Nikko or Restaurant ANZU are in your plans.

With thanks,

Danielle Ortega
Marketing Manager

Warmly,

Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Travelers who viewed Restaurant Anzu also viewed

 

Been to Restaurant Anzu? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos & Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.

Claim Your Listing
© 2025 Tripadvisor LLC All rights reserved.

This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu.