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Friends Only San Francisco Reviews
First of all, the location of this venue is very strange.
It's on the corner with no signs and there's nothing much going in the neighborhood as it's pretty quiet during the evening. We came a little early and had to wait before everybody inside was done prepping. Went here with my husband f
Friends Only is an unmarked corner spot by Polk Street
Friends Only is an unmarked corner spot by Polk Street where, upon entering, you're greeted with a modern, minimalist decor that quietly highlights luxury and intimacy. I took my fiancé to Friends Only for his birthday dinner and we were imme
Friends Only offers a 17-course tasting that's refined,
Friends Only offers a 17-course tasting that's refined, well-paced, and full of standout bites. The space is intimate and modern, with a quiet confidence - you immediately get the sense you're in good hands. Every dish was beautifully exec
Drawn by its reputation--word has it their fish is expertly
Drawn by its reputation--word has it their fish is expertly handled and thoughtfully dry-aged. With an open kitchen, the entire dinner felt like being personally invited into the chef's home. 1501 California St, San Francisco, CA 94109 13-Cour
This place absolutely lived up to expectations- the most
This place absolutely lived up to expectations- the most unique things are that you enter the experience with a set group whom you will eat each course with, seated in bar style looking into the open kitchen. It was like eating with new friends! The
Very pricy omakase but worth doing.
One of the best omakase I've had in SF. They only use the best cuts of fish and it showed. Had several uni courses and each was unique and tasted amazing. The seating is very limited - only 2 seatings/night. Wine pairing (which was mostly sake)
We dined at Friends Only last month, which offers a 17
We dined at Friends Only last month, which offers a 17 course menu for a 90 minute dining time. Everything was delicious, the ambiance was very modern and clean, and staff were friendly. Chef was friendly too, but not as interactive as other chefs I&
My husband and I chose "Friends Only" to celebrate my
My husband and I chose "Friends Only" to celebrate my birthday this year as we wanted to try out new sushi/omakase spots. The concept is to have a small intimate environment (10 seats) for "friends" to mingle and enjoy a meal to
This is my favorite sushi restaurant in San Francisco, and
This is my favorite sushi restaurant in San Francisco, and I've been to quite a bit. I love the intimate and cozy atmosphere. It is perfect for a small group or a date. This is an 'omakase' style sushi and they have great service but
Not a single miss on the 17-course menu.
If I had to pick favorites, I would probably list (a) the uni (there were multiple uni courses; best uni I've ever had by a long shot) and (b) rather surprisingly, to me at least, the gohan, which is ika over rice with mushrooms. The ambiance
It was our first time to this kind of meal experience.
Friends recommended this place. Everything from the quality of ingredients to presentation and service was great. Every item served was rich in flavor and creative. The cocktail was unique too. Definitely recommend this restaurant for a unique culina
Incredible dining experience.
Came here to celebrate my birthday and every dish was delicious and luxurious. From the over the top Chawanmoshi (with truffles and foie gras) to the mixed rice bowl and nigiri, every dish hit the right notes. This meal is a blend of kitchen and su
For the rare date night, we normally go with omakase.
Have been wanting to try here and were delighted. They start with a glass of champagne or alcohol free wine and jump right in. The courses move quickly, but I thought were very well paced. The bites were very harmonious. Some of the places seem to t
A wonderful day with 'A Friend in Town' private tour
I had a wonderful tour with Jesse. He was so knowledgeable about San Francisco and American life in general, especially helpful for a foreign visitor like me. His flexible approach meant that we went to the places I wanted to go to. These were two c
A bit too pricey for omakase at this level But it's still
A bit too pricey for omakase at this level But it's still worth it Food was good but not very creative For $700/person I'd expect something better or different than the places that I spent less than $500/ person Everything is a "meet expectat
From the moment we settled into my seat at the intimate
From the moment we settled into my seat at the intimate sushi bar, I knew we were in for something extraordinary. The modern ambiance was serene yet charged with anticipation, setting the stage for an unforgettable culinary adventure. Each course t
Food, service, ambiance - all resulted in an evening both
Food, service, ambiance - all resulted in an evening both of us enjoyed. We went with sake paring as well and it was well done and fun!
Omakase so good, it transcends resolutions.
New year, new memories made with the fams. So lucky to have gotten a reservation on January 6th for 7 of us out of the 10 seatings available each service. Thank Linda for helping us score this dinner. The ambiance was like home away from home, very i
Not worth the price tag.
I know Friends Only is new and the AKIKOS group does some amazing things, but our experience fell short on multiple occasions. - The TORO blue fin tuna (fatty tuna belly that everyone loves), did not melt in my mouth and it was a bit stringy. - The
It's honestly shocking that Friends Only doesn't have a
It's honestly shocking that Friends Only doesn't have a Michelin star yet. Truly one of the best omakase experiences in the Bay Area and comparable to omakases in Honolulu and dare I say, Japan as well. As it's name alludes to - dining at Friends
My wife surprised me for my birthday by taking me here.
There's only 10 seats total and they are all countertop. I really enjoyed the experience as it wasn't just traditional omakase. TOSTADA - 5/5 hokkaido scallop & sea urchin, golden kaluga caviar, nori SASHIMI madai, tyee salmon, kanpachi - 2 wee
By invite only omakase, by the peeps who brought you AKIKOS.
17 courses. All the fish gets flown in from Japan. There's lots of uni including a fat uni hand roll at the end of your meal. If you get the opportunity to have a meal here, take it.
What a fantastic evening! As soon as I walked into this
What a fantastic evening! As soon as I walked into this intimate and peaceful restaurant, it was a 10 out of 10. The menu was diverse. I had a unique Pink Lotus cocktail that was "uplifting" and had that "ahhh". All the different
I was over all happy with my meal but it was not worth the
I was over all happy with my meal but it was not worth the high high price. The cuts of sushi were obviously high quality however there was a real lack of acidity and diversity in the tasting menu. They had uni on the menu in 4 different places and i
Terrific private Vertigo tour with a San Francisco expert.
Our half-day Vertigo tour with Jesse was the highlight of our five-day visit to SF. Along with Jesse's obvious passion for the film, he has deep, deep knowledge of San Francisco in general and he presents it in a manner both clear and entertaining.
Friends Only is the 10--seat sushi counter of Akiko's in
Friends Only is the 10--seat sushi counter of Akiko's in the Nob Hill neighborhood on California Street. It is an amazing omakase Journey, featuring high-quality ingredients from Toyosu Fish Market in Japan and showcasing Chef Lee's dry-aging techniq
Lovely, intimate experience.
The location feels like you are in the private kitchen of wizards. Everything runs like clockwork, and there is such an attention to detail.Unlike other omakase venues in SF (so many!!) Only Friends focuses on aged fish. Aged fish you say??? It's del
Wow! I was lucky to secure a seat on 12/28 and found that I
Wow! I was lucky to secure a seat on 12/28 and found that I wasn't the only solo diner. This is intimate dining with only 10 seats and 2 seatings a night and serves as the R&D arm of Akiko. Everyone at this particular seating was friendly, outgoi
Casual Thursday night dinner, why not.
Love, love the intimate and exclusive feel of this omakase experience. Their resy is "suppose" to be public now, but not sure how true that is because the chef was also uncertain haha. I was able to get a resy through connecting with the wo
Decadent.
Luxurious. Maybe one of the best sake pairings I've ever had? It's hard to complain about anything this caliber. Top notch service, ambiance, and people. 10/10 would recommend. Also, black throat sea perch IYKYK.
Absolutely spectacular! This is a new and exclusive
Absolutely spectacular! This is a new and exclusive restaurant that hasn't even opened with a reservation system yet. Currently in its second week of service as they do run throughs of their menu and timing. For those of you who have dined at Akikos
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