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O Izakaya Lounge

415-992-6568

1625 Post St San Francisco, CA 94115

www.jdvhotels.com

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Located in the Hotel Kabuki, this Japanese-baseball-themed restaurant and lounge offers flavorful, festive Japanese small plates, beer and sake in welcoming, pub-like environs.

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Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Japanese Restaurants, Tapas / Small Plate Restaurants

Details:

Bar Scene, Breakfast, Business Breakfast, Date Spot, Family Style Dining, Group Dining, Hotel Restaurants, Lunch Spot, Notable Chef, Open 7 Days

2 reviews

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Mon-Fri 6:30am-10:30am; 5pm-10pm Sat-Sun 7am-3pm; 5pm-10pm Bar Daily 5pm-1am

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A modern American twist on the popular Japanese izakaya houses (drinking establishments that also serve food shared by everyone at a table), O Izakaya Lounge features small plates of Japanese cuisine and a wide variety of sakes in a convivial, sports-themed atmosphere. Chef Nicolaus Balla uses only the finest, fresh ingredients from local and organic farms, whenever possible. Open weekdays for breakfast, cocktails and dinner and weekends for breakfast, lunch, cocktails and dinner.

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The Scene
The vibe in this spacious restaurant and bar can be listed somewhere between diner (booths are large and comfortable), pub (beer is a focus) and hotel bar (a full bar and flat-screen televisions dominate), with lounge-like appeal offset by a touch of the surreal. Kooky design elements include vintage Japanese-baseball-card wallpaper and fairly random piped-in music. Add the warmth of well-trained servers and the allure of sometimes exotic, sometimes familiar, but always delicious bar bites, however, and the experience can be transporting.

The Food
We loved it here. Beer and sake lovers will settle right into chef Nicolaus Balla's (Americano) seasonal menu of small Japanese dishes meant to complement those particular libations. Favorites include Black Butte Porter tempura-fried mushroom caps, rich Berkshire pork belly braised with house-made kimchee, and yakimono--grilled skewers of chicken, beef, hamachi or pork belly. Memorable chicken wings are spiced with togarashi and layered with cornmeal, citrus and honey--and are not to be missed. Not everything is fried: There are choices for vegetarians and the health-conscious, including long dishes of cured and raw fish, refreshing salads, and traditional rice, soup and pickles.

Hits: Though friendly and approachable (as izakaya should be), what could be just-pub-food is transformed into fun, fine dining by chef Balla's deft hand.

Misses: We wish the kitchen were open past 10pm.

Key Points

Great Japantown location
Wide variety of sakes
Fresh, organic ingredients

The Inside Scoop

The Extras - Both Japanese and American sporting events are shown throughout the space on six HD flat-screen TVs.
What to Drink - There are more than 20 different sakes on the list, and flights are available.

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Insider Pages Reviews for O Izakaya Lounge

was not prepared to have so much fun!

by Jeannie D. | Insider Guru | Rank: 130 4 O Izakaya Lounge

I had no idea what I was getting myself into when clients insisted we go to the O Izakaya Lounge. What a neat place! Baseball themed with everyone sharing everything. Perfect tasting portions of food and a huge variety of sake.

Posted 08/01/08 | Report Abuse

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