NARA

San Francisco, CA · Japanese restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in San Francisco
#701
of 3401 restaurants
City Percentile
58%
rating percentile
Address
NARA, 518 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Phone
(415) 417-0518
Website
www.naraonhaight.com
Status
Closed · Opens 5 PM

NARA is a restaurant located in San Francisco, CA. It is one of 3,401 restaurants listed in San Francisco. Its 4.5-star rating is above the San Francisco city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About NARA

We are NARA Restaurant and Sake Bar, a San Francisco eatery proudly serving customers in the heart of Lower Haight since 2014. Fresh ingredients imported from around the globe are prepared by a team of skilled chefs, curating these into Japanese... More

Hours

Saturday5 PM–

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Stefania Aronin · Jan 2026

It has been so long since I’ve had a sushi dinner this great. Every cut of fish was so fresh and tasty. The service was incredible. I loved how knowledgeable and tasteful the staff and chefs were. I absolutely recommend coming here if you love nigiri and sake. All the food items were great. The sake flight was such a fun experience. Definitely will be coming back!

★★★★★ 5.0 The Funettas · Aug 2025

No words can describe how amazing this place is. Our party all agreed this was some of the best sushi we’ve ever had. The oysters, calamari, and salmon sashimi were absolutely to die for. There was not a single thing we tried that we did not care for. If you are anywhere near this establishment, and enjoy sushi, then we would 100% recommend. No kids menu, but our youngest got the salmon collar and loved it.

★★★★★ 5.0 Seohyeon Park (Roy) · Jul 2025

A truly memorable culinary journey at NARA, where the artistry of Chef Danny shines through in every detail. The Hamachi Truffle is the signature dish. Oh my gosh, you have to try this place! They have this incredible fish dish that’s like a cloud of melt-in-your-mouth goodness. It’s infused with this earthy truffle aroma that’s just divine. Apparently, this dish is a result of the Chef’s 30 years of hard work and passion for cooking. They believe in using only the freshest, purest ingredients and then using simple, yet effective techniques to bring out their true flavor. You can really taste the journey and evolution of their skills and vision in every bite. And beyond the signature dish, all their dishes are so precise and fresh. Even their vegetarian and gluten-free options are expertly

★★★★★ 5.0 Michael Pole · Jan 2026

Best sushi in and around Nob and Russian Hill. Their Happy Hour is wonderful with open Handrolls and the staff is simply terrific. Lots of wonderful choices and reasonably priced.

★★★★★ 5.0 Jason Clark · Mar 2026

NARA is a great spot if you love Japanese cuisine the presentation of each dish was beautiful. The staff was welcoming and attentive without being overbearing. It’s a cozy place that works well for both a casual lunch or a nice dinner out.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Japanese restaurantRestaurantSushi restaurant

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