Ebisu Restaurant

"The family-owned Sunset District standby has been fueling the neighborhood with bento boxes, donburi, and, of course, sushi for some 30-plus years. These days it’s open for lunch and dinner Sunday through Wednesday and if you opt to dine in, count on seeing a steady flow of diners picking up online orders of generous sashimi platters and rolls." - Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff

"This place has been in the Inner Sunset for over forty years, and is still packed with people for straightforward rolls, nigiri, and handrolls, and superb appetizers, like miso-glazed eggplant and agedashi tofu. Things at this casual spot also run smoothly: Even though Ebisu is loud and the tables are somewhat cramped, the service is quick and the people running it are always checking in on you. Post up at the sushi counter where things feel less chaotic, stick to the rolls, and pay extra attention to the specials on the board, like half-shell oysters. " - julia chen 1, lani conway

"If you come to this Japanese restaurant in the Inner Sunset with a group during the lunch or dinner rush, there’s always a wait. But if you come solo, you’ll most likely get ushered straight to a seat at the long sushi counter and get to order quick. Stick to any of the special rolls—like the aioli and maui onion-topped Behind The Green Door—and pay extra attention to the specials on the board, like half-shell oysters. This place gets loud and crowded (the bar seating is slightly less chaotic), and feels a bit fancy thanks to a sleek wooden ceiling, but that’s why we love it." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez

"This place has been in the Inner Sunset for over thirty years, and is still packed with people going for straightforward rolls, nigiri, and handrolls, and superb appetizers, like miso-glazed eggplant and agedashi tofu. Things at this casual spot also run smoothly: Even though Ebisu is loud and the tables are somewhat cramped, the service is quick and the people running it are always checking in on you. Post up at the sushi counter where things feel less chaotic, stick to the rolls, and pay extra attention to the specials on the board, like half-shell oysters." - lani conway, julia chen 1

"This Japanese restaurant in the Sunset doesn’t take reservations, but the wait is never too long, which makes it an easy option for a last-minute date or a group dinner with a few friends. The sushi here is all great as well, and we also like to get the sashimi omakase (18 pieces) or some giant hand rolls. If you want something hot though, start with the miso-glazed eggplant topped with toasted sesame seeds." - Julia Chen 1, Ricky Rodriguez