Akiko's Restaurant, San Francisco

The combination of a large Japanese community and fresh, easily accessible fish has made San Francisco a renowned sushi hub, similar to the situation in the District. Unlike Washington's sushi gem, however, Akiko's Restaurant has a prime position in the City by the Bay. For almost 30 years, Akiko's has been a family-owned and operated business. Quality and approachability have been the mission for the past three decades. Whether guests are looking for a one-of-a-kind event or a casual date night, they will find it all here.

The willingness to honor sushi traditions while experimenting with current culinary methods is a fundamental component of Akiko's success. Akiko focuses on the environment, as is characteristic of the forward-thinking Bay Area, choosing sustainable seafood from well-managed sources over overfished stocks. Diners at Akiko's can taste bright foods like ocean trout, freshwater eel, or sea urchin before going on to a reasonably priced multi-course nigiri tasting. One of the most popular seats in San Francisco is at the omakase counter. The black truffle topped salmon belly, according to the Michelin Guide, is well worth the time and effort of getting a reservation.

Address: 431 Bush St (between Kearny St & Grant Ave)San Francisco, CA
Website: http://akikosrestaurant.com/