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(415) 346-7529
2909 Webster St
San Francisco,
CA
94123
37.7974
-122.434
Neighborhoods: Cow Hollow, North
Hours:
Tue-Sun 5:30 - 10 or 10:30pm
Price:
$$$
Last updated 1.24.11
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Special Occasion Dining, Group Dining
Cuisine:
Korean, Pan-Asian & Pacific Rim, Japanese, Dim Sum, Asian, Sushi, Vietnamese
Notable Chef:
Sam Josi
What People Are Saying About Umami
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
A sign-less stone exterior gives way to low-lit interiors, filled with clean lines and natural elements: smooth stones accent the bar and sushi counter and the bar top is made of grainy live-edge cedar. The space, divided by shoji-style screens housing orchids, features banquette seating both upstairs and down, where young, stylish couples and groups of friends convene. Later in the evening, the bar area becomes its own micro-scene with Marina singles mixing. Diners snack through the menu, which reads like a "greatest hits" of Asian cuisine. The spicy-tuna-and-water-chestnut roll is fresh and…
Editor's Tips
- Fun Fact:
- Chef Sam Josi and general manager Stryker Scales traveled to Japan before opening Umami to research authentic sake bar styling.
- What to Drink:
- Creative sake-based cocktails like the pale pink Hello Kitty are fresh and not overly sweetened.
- Where to Sit:
- Ask for the secluded downstairs corner booth or a table upstairs to avoid the cold draft from the door and awkward banquette stools.
08/11/10
Yes Please
by Liana C at Citysearch
Not only is this place delicious but the decor is very well done and the happy hour is unreal! Great great choice. I will return.
06/18/10
Fantastic Japanese
by MelSF , Citysearch Contributor at Citysearch
Umami is a really expensive Japanese place, so try to go here for happy hour when they have discounted rolle, food, and beverages. Their kobe sliders are the best sliders I have ever eaten. I even have friends who claim it is the best burger they have ever had. A must try!
- Pros: Great happy hour
- Cons: Expensive otherwise
12/03/09
Great happy hour for sushi & wine
by MAinsf at Citysearch
Celebrated my bday there with a group of girl friends. we went for the happy hour (5:30-7) and had excellent service & delicious melt-in-your-mouth sushi. the 1/2 price bottle of wines is a great deal! i will keep coming back.
- Pros: happy hour, ambiance, service, tasty sushi
- Cons: little pricey
03/06/09
Atmosphere! Great Sushi
by Bn2bwld at Citysearch
I recently went to Umami on a busy thursday night. Was very impressed with the reservation system. I placed my reservation online they confirmed with an email and called me the day of the event. Umami is set right off Union Street in the heart of the marina. The hostess knew exactly who I was and quickly took my date and I to our table. The service was prompt; the food was terrific. I asked the server to surprise me with two rolls and was amazed with the selections. To sum Umami up it is a wonderful place for a date and serves great sushi.
- Pros: Original Rolls Great Service
- Cons: None
11/21/08
food was amazing!
by ChrisPan at Citysearch
went there a few months ago on a Saturday night - the food was amazing! good atmosphere also.......................................................
- Pros: amazing food, good atmosphere
- Cons: none
