KAIYO ROOFTOP
Bar · South Beach
701 3rd St 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94107
Highlights
Rooftop bar, Japanese-Peruvian bites, tropical theme, great views
Rooftop bar, Japanese-Peruvian bites, tropical theme, great views
"This SoMa spot is a scene-y rooftop bar, and that scene is exactly what makes it so fun. Located on the 12th floor of the Hyatt Place, it's complete with a giant projector screen that rotates images of waterfalls and mountainous landscapes and little lamps on every table (ideal picture-taking lighting), and prime people-watching (expect at least six pairs of snakeskin boots on any given night). The sweeping views of downtown and cocktails served in anthropomorphic glasses don’t hurt, either. The Peruvian and Japanese small plates are also excellent options for after you make up backstories about the group to your left and get you hungry—don’t skip the empanadas, ceviche in a citrus-y leche de tigre, and chicken karaage with rocoto aioli." - julia chen 1, lani conway, patrick wong
"One of San Francisco’s rooftop rarities, Kaiyo soars above the SoMa skyline, just a block or two away from Oracle Park. The location southeast of the freeway means you can take in the full expanse of downtown skyscrapers from one side of the Peruvian-Japanese bar and restaurant, while the other direction features a panoramic view of the Bay Bridge and Berkeley Hills in the far distance. Book a table on Resy and sip cocktails like pisco sours. The rooftop features a list of appetizers and hosts brunch on the weekend." - Paolo Bicchieri
"Kaiyo Rooftop in SoMa is on the 12th floor of the Hyatt Place, and has views of the city to go along with a scene that’s as close to an exclusive, no-jeans-allowed club as you'll get in town. Peruvian-Japanese dishes like empanadas, chicken karaage, and ceviche in a citrus-y leche de tigre are there for when you get hungry, as are excellent cocktails and wine to drink. There are heaters throughout the rooftop—this is San Francisco, after all—but bring layers in case the wind acts up." - lani conway, julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez
"At the top of the Hyatt Place in SoMa is Kaiyo Rooftop (sister spot to Kaiyo), a Peruvian-Japanese restaurant surrounded by a panorama of the city. You’re here to get into a spread of Nikkei dishes, like karaage with rocoto aioli or wagyu nigiri with lomo saltado sauce, and sip on cocktails in glasses shaped like a woman’s head. You should reserve a table ahead of time if you’re looking to do a full meal here, since it’s one of the sceniest and booked-up places to do a dressed-up dinner in the area. But if you’re just looking to drink while staring out at the skyline, they take walk-ups at the bar." - julia chen 1, patrick wong, ricky rodriguez
"This Peruvian-Japanese restaurant at the top of the Hyatt Place Hotel is a stunner. Look to the northeast, and it’s a postcard-worthy view of the Bay Bridge. Look to the southwest, and there’s Sutro Tower and the rest of the city’s skyline. Now look at your table: If you ordered right, it’ll be filled with a few glasses of chardonnay and one of the restaurant’s beloved ceviches." - Vox Creative
