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We had a glass of wine next door at Pink Onion before our
We had a glass of wine next door at Pink Onion before our resy here. Loved the ambiance of this dinner spot. Service is knowledgeable and attentive! Everything is great quality, portions are great to share between 2. My favorites were the skewers and
We came for a double date to celebrate our friends'
We came for a double date to celebrate our friends' engagement and had a wonderful evening. The restaurant blends traditional Japanese warmth with modern comfort, offering a relaxed, conversational atmosphere that draws both foodie and date-nigh
we made a reservation a few weeks in advance! the
we made a reservation a few weeks in advance! the restaurant is beautifully decorated. it's a great place to keep in mind if you're looking to impress someone. the service is great too, with our plates being quickly cleared in between the a
Went here for a birthday dinner.
Loved the vibe walking in and the natural wood structures throughout the space. We sat at the bar too so we could see the behind the scenes but if I went again I'd opt for the booth seating. We got the tasting menus for food and sake. The servi
Absolutely wonderful.
The natural wood and the soft warm lighting greet you when you arrive. And, of course, the food...wish we could try everything on the menu. We had the house-made tofu, simmered fish cake, mushroom and chicken skewers, and of course the deluxe sash
Más que una rica cena ; es una inmersión en una
Más que una rica cena ; es una inmersión en una experiencia culinaria de alto nivel. El servicio merece una mención especial. El personal es atento sin ser intrusivo, profesional y bien informado sobre cada plato y la extensa carta de vinos. Las
Impeccable service and beautiful decor that is very Japan's
Impeccable service and beautiful decor that is very Japan's izakayas. Come here at least once a year and always order too much, but that is how much joy the food brings me.
I don't like going to San Francisco but since my son wanted
I don't like going to San Francisco but since my son wanted to treat his dad to a good dinner and made reservation here we are. It is a happening place as they were fully booked and had to turn away many walk-ins. Strawberry milk was tasty but
Came here recently for a birthday dinner and loved
Came here recently for a birthday dinner and loved everything about Rintaro! Service was excellent and our waitress was very attentive. We opted for the mid-summer tasting menu ($90 per person) which featured a tomato appetizer, San ten Mori sashim
Treated myself to a nice meal here and it didn't disappoint.
I walked in on a Tuesday around 7 pm and got a seat at the bar in about 10 minutes. I opted in for the tasting menu and sake pairing. It is one of the better priced tasting menu and I think it meets its value, especially when it comes to quality. Fir
we were lucky to get a bar table reservation at 6pm on the
we were lucky to get a bar table reservation at 6pm on the same day because someone canceled. we had called earlier and they said they don't reserve spaces for walk-ins. the vibes were lovely, mimicking a japanese zen garden. our server was grea
my main takeaway from dining here is.
. when can i come back and try all the other dishes? yes kinda pricey but worth it.
This restaurant is probably one of my favorite places to
This restaurant is probably one of my favorite places to eat in SF. The vibe here is just immaculate. The service is amazing. The food is just impeccable. I highly recommend this place for date nights or dinner with friends . Tbh, I have tried alm
Made reservations on a Thursday at 5:15pm because it was
Made reservations on a Thursday at 5:15pm because it was either that or 9:30pm lol. We got counter seats which was really lovely seeing the hustling and bustling of the kitchen staff and servers. The owner came around and explained to us how to cho
Hmmmmmmm, I'm glad I tried it, but am reluctant to revisit.
The food was good. Not all dishes that we ordered earned 5 stars. The sashimi, hamachi Kama and chicken wings were exceptional. And if I return, that's all I would order. The tonkatsu and short ribs were just okay, but overpriced. The dessert we
This was a great experience! We ordered the set menu.
The yakitori and hojicha panna cotta were my favorite. There was a pleasant hint of citrus in the yakitori tsukune which gave it a nice twist. This is definitely an elevated Izakaya and I would come back here again for a special occasion. Service w
If I could give zero stars I would.
We had a reservation at 9:45pm and as soon as we got there, we were told that we only had 15 minutes to order because the kitchen was "closing". If an establishment offers a late reservation, they should provide the same service as earlier
Manager or server BLOCKED our exit as we were leaving,
Manager or server BLOCKED our exit as we were leaving, confronted us about tip despite charging a 20% service fee and we had TIPPED on top of that. They did not approach us kindly, and kept pressing even when we said nothing was wrong with service (t
Great food, great ambiance
Really enjoyed this Micheline Bib Gourmand restaurant. We managed to get a late night reservation a few days in advance and we were quite happy with our choice. There is quite a variety of plates going from more traditional Japanese cuisine to Amer
Rintaro offers a unique take on the Japanese Izakaya
Rintaro offers a unique take on the Japanese Izakaya experience. The beautiful indoor space Includes a bar (made from a single slab of hinoki cedar) that separates guests from the open kitchen. They make their own tofu, umeshu, umeboshi, and other f
In SF on business, and I was very lucky to land a walk in
In SF on business, and I was very lucky to land a walk in seat at 5 pm when they opened for dinner. It's a very beautiful space, fresh and artful but unstuffy, wabi sabi feel. Service was excellent, very present and attentive to detail. The artist
Food is very good.
A great variety and the dishes are unique. We especially loved the tempura and tofu
Yum! Everything I ordered was on point and the udon was
Yum! Everything I ordered was on point and the udon was freshly cut by the Sensai next to us! Totally best udon texture that I've had in my life! Would definitely go again
Huge Disappointment
Rintaro was a huge disappointment for us. Cool atmosphere and great service but the food was consistently boring and bland. After two of our six selections we looked at each other and asked “are we in the right place?” Sashimi was just okay and
Walked in for party of 2 on a Friday evening around 8pm and
Walked in for party of 2 on a Friday evening around 8pm and waited around 5 mins. There was an available table in the outdoor area that had a reservation coming so they gave us a 1 hour time limit, which was fine by us. We shared the yosedofu (silk
Probably top 10 meal ever eaten.
Outstanding, creative, subtle and bold flavors. All perfectly balanced. Just beautiful. Our server was not very attentive but the rest of the staff was. Kitchen staff was a delight to watch at their craft. This place is art.
Really cute little spot with fun Japanese decor.
The izakaya food was great but I wish they had more authentic bits (was really craving offal meats). The sashimi was decent, not the best fish but also by no means bad either. Service was friendly and ambience was good.
The food was so good.
Service was impeccable and the space is beautiful. Can't believe I hadn't tried the place all these years. Def coming back.
Amazing quality food, surprisingly drinks were my highlight
Amazing quality food, surprisingly drinks were my highlight of the night I had a yuzu infused cocktail. Unfortunately, we went during on of the last hours and many things were sold out, so if you want more bang for your buck i would go at least 3 hou
Food: Everything tasted good and was cooked expertly.
The house umeshu (plum wine) and hojicha panna cotta were favorites. Unfortunately, nothing else stood out as exceptional and the set menu courses came out a little fast and started to pile up. Service: Staff were great. Everyone was kind and availa
Excellent Japanese food
Excellent Japanese food in a cool environment. The service was excellent. We sat at the counter and enjoyed our conversation with the chefs, especially Brian. The Kama and miso cod were excellent. The homemade tofu and kake udon were also excellent
Rintaro is a must-visit when you're in SF.
The restaurant is decorated with beautiful Japanese keepsakes and its wooden architecture mixed with plants and thoughtful lighting make you relaxed and feel like you're immersed in a new place while on travel. I did the tasting menu, which allowed
Love the vibe! Wonderful, attentive service.
Delicious food. Got lucky as a walk-in on a busy night.
we had a dinner reservation at 5:00pm and we were seated
we had a dinner reservation at 5:00pm and we were seated right away. very quick service and loved the ambiance: think a fancy japanese cars land. if mater from cars land had generational japanese wealth and opened a restaurant. kanpachi no sashimi:
I wanted to like this place, but it was by far the most
I wanted to like this place, but it was by far the most expensive AND worst tasting meal of our week-long trip to San Francisco. My husband and I did the set dinner menu. The yakitori, I'm sorry to say, was disgusting. It was all gristle and crunchy
Highly recommended, the sashimi is sourced from known
Highly recommended, the sashimi is sourced from known fishermen, the options are unique and well paired with the menu, would totally come here again -smoked buckwheat tea on ice
Everything went well.
The food was spectacular. Did the tasting menu. Since I went during Lent and it was a Friday, I wanted to do the tasting menu but not have any meat. They offer a pescatarian option for the tasting menu also did the sake pairing which was truly the b
The food is excellent, nice heated patio, we tried the set
The food is excellent, nice heated patio, we tried the set menu and it was great. It's hard to find the restaurant and parking is hard so take a Lyft
Came for an early dinner on Friday evening for 2 in their
Came for an early dinner on Friday evening for 2 in their courtyard seating section. Should def try to get a reservation in advance as it's quite busy. Got recommend 5-7 dishes for 2 people and that was a solid amount of food: Tuna croquette- 3/5 t
My husband and I loved our experience here! We were seated
My husband and I loved our experience here! We were seated at the counter, which we love because we enjoy watching all the kitchen action. We were browsing the menu and saw that Rintaro had a $75 set menu option that looked really good. We ended u
Absolutely one of the best Japanese restaurants I've been
Absolutely one of the best Japanese restaurants I've been to! Sustainable and locally sourced, utilizing Japanese techniques and tastes, perfect blending of traditional preparation with a California twist. Along with the delicious food, the arti
Food was good.
I was disappointed that they sold out their set menu. It was to celebrate my son's birthday and we were looking forward to the set menu.
Located in San Francisco, parking can be hard to find here
Located in San Francisco, parking can be hard to find here so just a heads up. Upon entering the restaurant, they have a beautiful outdoor seating with heating available. If you sit outside, you can see someone make the oden meals. The interior insid
A treasure in the Mission
We have a new favorite for our Wednesday Date Night. The place was so busy and the staff is so friendly while being totally professional. Our waiter suggested the Prix Fixe so that we would get a chance to try all their "Greatest Hits" so
Excellent food, overwhelmingly loud music
I’d been wanting to go to Rintaro ever since a friend raved about it some months ago. I wish I could rave but being there felt more like being IN a rave. The music was excruciatingly loud such that we couldn’t hear people sitting next to us never
Walked in two weeks ago on a Saturday at 5PM sharp to ask
Walked in two weeks ago on a Saturday at 5PM sharp to ask if they had any availabilities for walk-in at the bar but was turned away because they were all booked for the whole night. We left disappointed but still wanted to give it a try because of th
3/9/2023.
This was the first ever dining experience that compelled me to write a negative review. We came with extremely high anticipation for Rintaro for a casual anniversary dinner, but left feeling disappointed and misled by the descriptions, restrictions,
1) service : service was so amazing, and the host and
1) service : service was so amazing, and the host and everyone was super accommodating. 2) price: kinda pricey compared other teishoku Japanese places, but very normal for SF and especially since the vibe is more upscale 3) food: we ordered around 5
Lucky me I was able to snatch the last 5:30pm courtyard
Lucky me I was able to snatch the last 5:30pm courtyard table for a Friday evening on Monday night. Lucky us we were able to find a parking space right across the street from the restaurant. Looked like the stars all lined up for us! The restaurant
Wow - such an exceptional experience start to finish.
The most memorable meal from our weekend visiting SF. Our server Jasmine was incredible and also had great sake knowledge to help us pair our courses. Honestly she played a big role in our 10/10 experience. Can't wait to return someday! Already refer
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