Rank 1.
Rintaro
japanese-izakaya · japanese · San Francisco
Bib GourmandEater 38Infatuation
serious japanese cooking with actual technique—the kind of place that makes you understand why people care about izakaya beyond the vibe.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict:
$$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.5T4.3Y4.2MS
Warningyou're paying premium prices for premium execution, not just the scene, so go hungry and ready to spend.