The Shota

"High-end omakase entered the scene at 115 Sansome in 2019, joining Blue Bottle in a historic San Francisco building. The omakase tasting menu features 10+ courses ($295 per person) of nigiri and kaiseki-style small plates during two seatings and earned the restaurant a Michelin star. Reservations required." - Dianne de Guzman

"Whether you live near the Financial District or in the Sunset, The Shota is one of the few FiDi restaurants worth making a special trip for. They serve a 15-course mix of incredible kaiseki and omakase dishes, but the kaiseki dishes take this place over the top. Bites of uni pate are delivered in gold orbs and tender tuna are brought out in glass domes full of smoke. The sushi is simple (most pieces get nothing more than a little freshly grated wasabi and a brush of soy sauce), but is some of the best in the city." - will kamensky

"The FiDi restaurant — one of the city’s swankier omakase spots — is back to serving its Michelin-starred Edomae-style omakase sushi, otsumami, and sushiya cuisine. The 15-course meal won’t come cheap (per Tock, you’re looking at $325 per person), but you can expect aged, cured, and marinated techniques on full, glorious display." - Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff

"Midway through a meal at The Shota in FiDi, the chef will pull out a detachable plastic model of a fish. Off will come the head, then the belly, and suddenly you'll find yourself in the midst of a delightful tuna anatomy course you won't want to end—just like the rest of dinner. From a cushy white bar seat, you’ll be treated to a luxurious 15 courses: an uni “sandwich” with caviar, handrolls, and blowtorched golden-eye snapper flown in by jet from Japan. And despite being a splurge ($300), you should still confidently book a table for dinner—this is one you'll be thinking about long after it’s over. " - julia chen 1, lani conway

"Midway through a meal at The Shota in FiDi, the chef will pull out a detachable plastic model of a fish. Off will come the head, then the belly, and suddenly you'll find yourself in the midst of a delightful tuna anatomy course you won't want to end—just like the rest of dinner. From a cushy white bar seat, you’ll be treated to 17 luxurious courses including some fishes flown in by jet from Japan. And despite being a splurge ($300), you should still confidently book a table for dinner—this is one you'll be thinking about long after it’s over. Cost: $300 per person, with optional add-ons. Wine and sake pairings available. " - julia chen 1, lani conway