Counter-only Edomae sushi omakase in San Francisco's Tenderloin, led by chef-owner Gavin, with seatings Tuesday through Sunday via OpenTable.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$
- Chef
- Gavin
- Reservations
- OpenTable
- Booking
- OpenTable
- Category
- Counter only
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Upscale
Hinata is a counter-only sushi restaurant on Van Ness Avenue, in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco. Chef-owner Gavin, who founded the restaurant with Chef David in 2016, runs an Edomae-style omakase built around seasonal fish and a straightforward, hospitality-focused counter experience.
Seating is limited to the sushi counter, with no tables. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Sunday, with two seatings each evening: a first seating around 5:30 or 6:00 PM and a last seating around 7:30 or 8:30 PM. Hinata is closed Mondays. Reservations run through OpenTable, and the restaurant lists itself in the upscale price tier.
According to the restaurant, most of the fish is special-ordered from Toyosu Fish Market in Tokyo, and each piece is cut and prepared in a traditional manner. Hinata is part of a small group of sister restaurants under the same ownership, including Sasa and Sushi Jin.
For anyone planning a visit, the restaurant is easiest to reach by booking directly on OpenTable, where seating times and availability are shown in real time. Because seating is counter-only and reservation windows are fixed to specific seating times, booking ahead is recommended rather than walking in.
Good to know
- How do I book a seat at Hinata?
- Reservations are made through OpenTable, with links available on the restaurant's website. Seatings are limited to counter spots, so booking ahead is advisable.
- What are the seating times?
- Hinata offers two seatings per night: a first seating around 5:30 or 6:00 PM and a last seating around 7:30 or 8:30 PM, Tuesday through Sunday.
- Is Hinata open every day?
- No, Hinata is closed on Mondays and open Tuesday through Sunday.
- What kind of seating does Hinata have?
- Hinata is counter-only, with seating centered around the sushi bar rather than separate tables.
- Where does the fish come from?
- According to the restaurant, nearly all of the fish is special-ordered from Toyosu Fish Market in Tokyo, Japan.
Details checked September 30, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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