Niku Steakhouse
Steak house · Showplace Square ·
Japanese-American wagyu steakhouse with in-house butcher
Japanese-American wagyu steakhouse with in-house butcher
"San Francisco is filled with steakhouses where jacketed waiters carry out prime rib and martinis through spaces that look like we’re still in the midst of the Gold Rush. And no offense to those old-school spots, but Niku in the Design District operates in a different league. The inside is sleek yet comfortable enough that you can show up in a crewneck sweater and still get treated like someone who just arrived by private jet. At Niku, you’ll eat the fatty A5 wagyu, perfectly charred New York strips, and lean tomahawks that outsize a child's head. All of that meat is on display in the adjacent butcher shop, which looks more like a gallery than a place for hacking and splicing. Sure, dinner here is pricey, but that’s why we make a reservation whenever we want to power dine like a CEO, celebrity, and royal combined." - team infatuation
"Niku Steakhouse is a decadent restaurant from the Omakase restaurant group offering bites of premium wagyu. (1 star)" - Eater Staff
"San Francisco is filled with steakhouses where jacketed waiters carry out prime rib and martinis through spaces that look like we’re still in the midst of the Gold Rush. And no offense to those old-school spots, but Niku in the Design District operates in a different league. The inside is sleek yet comfortable enough that you can show up in a crewneck sweater and still get treated like someone who just arrived by private jet. At Niku, you’ll eat the fatty A5 wagyu, perfectly charred New York strips, and lean tomahawks that outsize a child's head. All of that meat is on display in the adjacent butcher shop, which looks more like a gallery than a place for hacking and splicing. Sure, dinner here is pricey, but that’s why we make a reservation whenever we want to power dine like a CEO, celebrity, and royal combined. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - julia chen 1, lani conway, patrick wong, ricky rodriguez
"A shiny gold door welcomes you to Niku, a buzzy, ultra-luxe steakhouse in the Design District.The swank, wood-lined interior features an array of cozy tables, but a seat at the handsome 18-seat chef’s counter allows you to watch Chef Dustin Falcon and company work their magic under the warm glow of the coals.Dinner might begin with perfectly al dente pea agnolotti in an airy butter sauce punched up with preserved Meyer lemon. Then move on the excellent steaks, like the Tomahawk built for two; or melt-in-your-mouth Imperial Wagyu filet mignon, served with 200-day-old kimchi, bordelaise sauce and sea salt. Don’t be afraid to use your hands to devour the Brentwood corn on the cob, charred to perfection on the grill." - Michelin Inspector
"This place revolves entirely around Japanese A5 wagyu, which is just another way of saying: save this fancy steakhouse for special occasions, or when you’re dining with a coworker who really cares about wagyu beef marble scores and whether a cow ate organic grass or was massaged before it died. The massive binchotan grill is the centerpiece of the room, and chefs barely take their eyes off filet mignons and Jurassic-looking tomahawks cooking over the flame. Expensive cuts of raw meat are paraded around the space on a platter for diners to inspect before they order. And you even get to pick your own personal steak knife for the evening. In short, dinner here is an immersive beef-centric experience that’s unlike anything else in town. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong
