Best Wagyu Dishes in San Francisco
6 restaurants compared
Price range: $24.00 – $240.00
Avg recommendation: 94%
Top 5 Wagyu Dishes in San Francisco (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 6 restaurants:
- Wagyu Tsukune at Niku Steakhouse, $24.00 (SoMa)
- Wagyu Tomahawk (Built for Two) at Niku Steakhouse, $185.00 (SoMa)
- Coal-Roasted Wagyu Ribeye at Lazy Bear — score 95/100 (Mission District)
- A5 Wagyu with Foie Gras at Robin — score 94/100, (Hayes Valley)
- 18-Course Omakase at Omakase — score 94/100, $240.00 (SoMa)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 6 Wagyu Dishes
#1
Wagyu Tsukune
Niku SteakhouseSoMa·$$$$
$24.00
Charcoal-grilled wagyu meatballs with ginger, scallion, egg yolk, and tare sauce.
Tip: Start with tsukune if you want to taste A5 wagyu without the sticker shock of a full steak. The flavor is distinctly wagyu.
#2
Wagyu Tomahawk (Built for Two)
Niku SteakhouseSoMa·$$$$
$185.00
Massive grilled A5 wagyu tomahawk steak designed for two diners.
Tip: Order this if you're celebrating something or want an impressive statement dish. The presentation and flavor are unforgettable.
#3Score 95/100
Coal-Roasted Wagyu Ribeye
Lazy BearMission District·$$$$
High-end Wagyu beef cooked over coals with minimal garnish.
Tip: This is the centerpiece of the meal. When it arrives, the chef typically talks through the sourcing and cooking. Listen — it adds to the experience.
#4Score 94/100
A5 Wagyu with Foie Gras
RobinHayes Valley·$$$$
Japanese A5 wagyu beef nigiri dusted with melty shaved foie gras.
Tip: This course typically arrives around the middle of the omakase. Eat it immediately—the foie gras melts quickly and texturally it's best when still crisp on the edges.
#5Score 94/100
18-Course Omakase
OmakaseSoMa·$$$
$240.00
Chef-selected nigiri, seasonal sashimi, tamago, soup, and A5 wagyu with gold leaf.
Tip: The 5:00 pm seating is quieter and more intimate. The 7:45 pm slot tends to be busier and more social.
#6Score 92/100
A5 Wagyu Filet Mignon
Niku SteakhouseSoMa·$$$$
$78.00
Japanese A5 wagyu filet served with aged kimchi, bordelaise sauce, and sea salt.
Tip: Get the counter seat if you can. Watching the staff salt and sear the filet is half the experience — you'll understand why it costs what it does.