Ozumo in San Francisco's Embarcadero pairs a 15-seat counter with a 15-course Edomae sushi omakase from chef Jiro Ono, booked via Tock.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$
- Courses
- 15
- Seats
- 15
- Chef
- Jiro Ono
- Sake pairing
- $30
- Dress code
- smart casual
- Reservations
- Tock · hard to book · two months
- Booking
- Tock
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Upscale
Ozumo occupies a counter-only room at 161 Steuart St in San Francisco's Embarcadero, where chef Jiro Ono, trained in Tokyo, runs a 15-course Edomae sushi omakase for 15 seats. The menu is priced at 250 per person, with an optional sake pairing at $30, and the full seating runs about two hours.
Service is smart casual, and an English menu is provided, which helps first-time guests follow the sequence of nigiri and courses without translation. Lunch service is available in addition to dinner, and the restaurant is open most days from late morning through 10pm, with weekend hours starting at 4pm. There is no private room, and the restaurant is not cash-only.
Ozumo holds three Michelin stars and is Michelin-listed, and it carries a Tabelog score of 4.9. Reservations run through Tock and are considered hard to secure; the recommended lead time is about two months out, so booking early is the practical approach for anyone set on a specific date.
Given the counter format and fixed 15 seats, walk-ins are unlikely to be accommodated, and the reservation window should be treated as the primary constraint when planning a visit. Those confirming details directly with the restaurant can call (415) 882-1333 or check the official site for any updates to hours or booking terms.
Good to know
- How do I book a seat at Ozumo?
- Reservations are made through Tock, and the recommended lead time is about two months in advance given the restaurant's hard-to-book status.
- How much does the omakase cost?
- The tasting menu is priced at 250 per person for 15 courses, with an optional sake pairing available for an additional $30.
- What should I wear and is there an English menu?
- The dress code is smart casual, and an English menu is provided for guests who don't read Japanese.
- Is lunch omakase available, or only dinner?
- Both lunch and dinner service are offered; check the posted hours or call (415) 882-1333 to confirm same-day availability.
- Are there private rooms or is it counter seating only?
- Ozumo does not have a private room; all 15 seats are at the counter, and the full seating lasts about two hours.
Details checked September 30, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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