Sushi Groove South
From the sushi rolls to diners' clothes, style abounds at this see-and-be-seen hideaway.
(415) 503-9659
1516 Folsom St
(at 12th Street)
San Francisco,
CA
94103
37.7716
-122.4143
Neighborhoods: SoMa (South of Market), SoMa, Central East
Hours:
Mon, Tue 6pm-10pm
Wed, Thu 6pm-10:30pm
Fri, Sat 6pm-11:30pm
Price:
$$
Last updated 4.30.09
What People Are Saying About Sushi Groove South
The Owner
Sushi Groove South
Owner
Enjoy fantastic contemporary Japanese cuisine in a hip romantic setting. Sexy scene with DJ's and some of the city's best sushi located in the SOMA district at 11th and Folsom. Serving until 11:30pm on the weekends, Sushi Groove South is a great late dinner spot for after the theater or ball game. Take-out service and full-service sushi for all off-site catered events are offered.
Parking: One block from Sushi Groove South, public lot is available at CostCo, which is located at 10th and Harrison. Street parking is also sometimes available.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene
Those in the know push past the restaurant's unmarked doors. Inside, the cave-like interior buzzes from the DJ's beats and stylish SoMa holdouts sip sake-tinis while waiting for tables. Sit at the sushi bar if you want to see your food; tables are lit only by flickering wall-mounted votives.
The Food
Though the menu's focus on rolls may steer sushi purists away, innovative creations keep the loyal masses begging for more. Nigiri, while adequate in quality and selection, suffers from scanty portions, so stick with the inventive rolls. Choices are inspired by local tastes, from a SoMa roll stuffed with salmon, yellowtail and cucumber to a yellowtail "Jungle" roll plump with papaya and tobiko. Familiar spicy rolls, such as tuna or hamachi, leave taste buds tingling. Meat eaters will be happy with house specials such as lettuce cups brimming with barbecue beef or crispy tofu tempura in tangy soy marinade.
User Reviews
Drybones
March 03, 2008
I'm a local resident who doesn't go out to eat as much any more because an experience like this ruined eating out for me in gerneral. I didn't expect fine dinning only a hip little sushi bar since that's what my friend told me to expect. There was nothing wrong with the atmosphere, it was indeed hip, but I can't believe some of the girls they hired as servers. This was indeed some of the worst service I've ever had. She knew almost nothing about the menu, was incredibly rude, and seemed to be on "something". After looking around it seemed like a large percentage of the serving staff was on "something"(I don't know this for a fact but it seems highly likely) Anyway orders were forgotten. We were forgotten, and we felt very insulted for spending money here. As I left i tried to remeber the server's name so I could write to the owners, but realized she never introduced herself. But she was blonde and not very nice(understate of the century), I can't imagine she'd still be working there but if she is I feel sorry for whoever else sits at one of her tables. I enjoyed the food, but other places of similar price offer better quality and selection without having to deal with the kind of service I had to endure. I'd like to think it was only an off night for a server but several people I spoke to had very simmilar experiences. So I don't recommend this place to anyone in fact I say avoid it like the plauge. Because of this experience I'ved turned over a new resolution to cook more at home, so I never have to deal with an experience like this again.
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sfgreen
October 03, 2007
I have experienced the rude hostess as well and was very surprised. I have been eating at Sushi Groove on Hyde for three years and have started to go elsewhere because I had the hostess literally laugh in my face when I came in without a reservation of a Tuesday night.
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vaportrail
September 04, 2007
I've been a Sushi Groove regular for many years--Even before I moved less than a block away three years ago. The constantly changing staff has lost the neighborhood feel. Last night I was rudely turned away even with empty seats in the restaurant. Hostess was rude and uncaring. I live 600 feet away, and I wont be back. Sad.
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What to Drink:
An extensive menu of sake cocktails can get a good vibe going.
Message from Sushi Groove South
- Take-out and catering
- Dinner until 11:30pm Weekends
- Great atmosphere
Enjoy fantastic contemporary Japanese cuisine in a hip romantic setting. Sexy scene with DJ's and some of the city's best sushi located in the SOMA district at 11th and Folsom. Serving until 11:30pm on the weekends, Sushi Groove South is a great late dinner spot for after the theater or ball game. Take-out service and full-service sushi for all off-site catered events are offered.
Parking: One block from Sushi Groove South, public lot is available at CostCo, which is located at 10th and Harrison. Street parking is also sometimes available.
