Corie L.
11/19/2025
Had a fun time eating here. Their menu has a lot of items and their staff was very helpful. They suggested the tasting menu so we could taste a good number of things. The price was worth it....
Rintaro
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82 14th St
San Francisco, CA 94103
Rintaro is a Japanese Izakaya restaurant in San Francisco, CA, offering a unique blend of traditional Japanese cuisine with a California twist. Owned and operated by Sylvan Mishima Brackett, Rintaro is known for its grilled pasture-raised chicken, hand-rolled udon, and homemade tofu, pickles, and umeshu. The restaurant's rustic interior, built by Sylvan's father using traditional carpentry techniques, adds to the authentic Japanese dining experience.
Since its opening in 2015, Rintaro has gained recognition as one of the top new restaurants in the city, receiving a Michelin recommendation and coverage from various media outlets such as The New York Times and Wall Street Journal. With its focus on quality ingredients and meticulous preparation methods, Rintaro offers a memorable dining experience that combines the best of Japanese and Californian flavors.
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4.01,136 reviews
Connie C.
12/6/2025
Note: My rating is highly influenced by the fact that Rintaro is just expensive for what you get. The food itself, if it was half the price, would be great. My boyfriend and I got the set menu....
Danica R.
11/23/2025
I finally had the opportunity to try this restaurant out! Make sure to make a reservation if you plan to dine here, especially on a weekend, because more than likely they won't accept walk-ins due...
Lucy L.
11/23/2025
I really wanted to love Rintaro. The space is gorgeous and the menu reads well, but the actual dining experience felt surprisingly disorganized for the price point. We asked our server for...
Amy L.
11/10/2025
Highly recommend rintaro and would say overall it is NOT overrated! Food: Negima (fave) - Chicken + onion skewer grilled to perfection. Juicy, smoky, and full of flavor. The sauce was delicious...
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