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Japanese izakaya serving traditional menus in a hip, buzzy space decked in exposed woods.
Hours
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 5–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 82 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 589-7022
Website: http://izakayarintaro.com/
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Reviews
Arrchana Pradeepan
Great service. Great ambiance. Great food. Shared 8 courses between 2 people. Left full and very satisfied.
Hojicha panna cotta, and squid salad were the most unique in terms of flavor.
Dumpling were delicious and a beautify presentation.
Skewers smokey flavour was delicious.
Mochi kinchaku was warm and a lovely texture. Other dishes not mentioned were also delicious. Though the ones mentioned above were especially yummy.
We sat at the bar seating, which gave a great view of the chefs preparation.
… moreHojicha panna cotta, and squid salad were the most unique in terms of flavor.
Dumpling were delicious and a beautify presentation.
Skewers smokey flavour was delicious.
Mochi kinchaku was warm and a lovely texture. Other dishes not mentioned were also delicious. Though the ones mentioned above were especially yummy.
We sat at the bar seating, which gave a great view of the chefs preparation.
Marija Vulfs
Rintaro is an experience. The chef’s father was a temple carpenter and built the restaurant interior with precision and incredible attention to detail. Maybe it was the clay on the walls from where I grew up or maybe it was the welcome as we were seated but I immediately felt at home. The food is prepared with the utmost concentration and care. Sit at the bar if you can and watch the amazing process of preparation. My favorite? Beef tendon in broth with shiitake mushrooms. A wonderful and special meal.
… moreCaroline Chow
So cozy and delicious. From the exterior to the delightful interior to the restrooms, this is a beautiful restaurant. Wonderful service and the food was all delicious. We loved the ume welcome drink. We tried the sashimi sampler, the gyoza, duck mizuna salad, trumpet mushroom and chicken thigh sansho yakitori, matsutake udon and passionfruit profiterole. Our favorite was the mushroom yakitori. If we came back we’d try more yakitori and the whole fried fish. Tricia and our server were awesome. Excited to try recipes from the cookbook!
… moremelissa manousos
I was in town to visit friends and family. The friend I was staying with had been wanting to go here for years – before the flooding shut them down for a while – so she was super excited to get a reservation. The only one available was at 9:30 on a Tuesday night. But that worked perfectly for our schedule. It was very cold, even though we were seated inside. I can’t imagine how cold the folks sitting outside were. But I bet it’s lovely on a warm summer evening!
The food was excellent. We opted for the winter tasting menu. At $90 per person, I think it’s a deal. It was a great way to taste some of their fan favorite items, and we got so much food. They even brought a bonus order of karaage because they didn’t think the katsu was a big enough portion for 3 people! I do wish I had gotten the kake udon instead of the mabodofu don (rice bowl). But I wanted to taste the house-made tofu. I was not disappointed. It was just so filling! My friend got the udon. So I did get to taste that too, and it was delicious.
We also probably over-ordered because we wanted to try the gyoza too. They were great, but unnecessary with how much food we got from the set menu!
… moreThe food was excellent. We opted for the winter tasting menu. At $90 per person, I think it’s a deal. It was a great way to taste some of their fan favorite items, and we got so much food. They even brought a bonus order of karaage because they didn’t think the katsu was a big enough portion for 3 people! I do wish I had gotten the kake udon instead of the mabodofu don (rice bowl). But I wanted to taste the house-made tofu. I was not disappointed. It was just so filling! My friend got the udon. So I did get to taste that too, and it was delicious.
We also probably over-ordered because we wanted to try the gyoza too. They were great, but unnecessary with how much food we got from the set menu!
Carolyn Marie Santos
We got the Winter Set Menu we spent the extra $15 to get everything on thr set menu and it was worth it! Everything on the set menu was flavorful and will definitely come back. Since we were on our honeymoon we got complimentary Umai Fizz drink which was delicious, I had to order the full size. If in San Francisco this is a must go to place and getting the Winter Set Menu should be the first to try. Staff was amazing and explained every dish they served.
… moreKatie
My boyfriend and I went here for a date night. The food is solid but I don’t feel as if it is worth the steep price tag, nothing about it stands out to make it really worth the money. The best dish they had is the udon but it took such a long time to come out and in the end I was already full so I couldn’t eat all of it.
… moreYing Zhang
Finally tried Izakaya Rintaro! Week night dinner at the counter for two. We treated ourselves to the early winter set menu and a bottle of sake which paired nicely with our savory dishes. I left very full, yet not heavy. Staff were attentive the whole time, and I noticed the management runs a tight ship here, all the staff know the menu well along with the drink menu as well.
This set menu was $90pp, definitely not a modest dinner. Let me break it down:
– first course was the miso cod w/ sunomono. Light and refreshing. I liked the crispy cod skin. Good start but honestly forgettable.
– Sashimi was next. Delicious delicious, and the accoutrements were artfully paired. They had fresh grated wasabi, pickled topping, and shiso, and recommended each for the three fish. My favorite was the bluefin tuna. Melt in your mouth quality.
– hitokuchi oden was next. Oden is light and warm especially for a cold night so I appreciated it. They have handmade fishcakes which were alright, and my favorite was the daikon anyways. My friend was not a big fan of this one.
– yakitori was prepared by the cook right in front of us at the counter so it came out super hot and fresh. It’s more of a chicken sausage because they minced the chicken. Solid, can taste the charcoal flavors.
– chicken katsu was delicious! Huge portion, I was pleasantly surprised they gave us all that katsu. There’s surprise melted cheese inside too, and I thought it added another layer of flavor and texture. Crust was nicely crispy. Did not feel too greasy, the slaw definitely helped.
– kake udon was our choice of main. The noodles has a great bite and even though I was already feeling full, I devoured this dish. The onsen egg here was stunningly prepared. Perfect, jammy consistency yet soft and delicate in texture. I’m still pondering how they made that.
– dessert was the hojicha panna cotta and wow they did not disappoint. I loved the light hojicha flavors cutting through. The smooth panna cotta texture is so easy to eat, especially to top off a set meal. They also gave us some french pear jellies and meyer lemon jellies. These were nice and tart. My friend was obsessed with the french pear jellies.
I was wowed by three of the courses. Enjoyed two others. And could have passed on two.
… moreThis set menu was $90pp, definitely not a modest dinner. Let me break it down:
– first course was the miso cod w/ sunomono. Light and refreshing. I liked the crispy cod skin. Good start but honestly forgettable.
– Sashimi was next. Delicious delicious, and the accoutrements were artfully paired. They had fresh grated wasabi, pickled topping, and shiso, and recommended each for the three fish. My favorite was the bluefin tuna. Melt in your mouth quality.
– hitokuchi oden was next. Oden is light and warm especially for a cold night so I appreciated it. They have handmade fishcakes which were alright, and my favorite was the daikon anyways. My friend was not a big fan of this one.
– yakitori was prepared by the cook right in front of us at the counter so it came out super hot and fresh. It’s more of a chicken sausage because they minced the chicken. Solid, can taste the charcoal flavors.
– chicken katsu was delicious! Huge portion, I was pleasantly surprised they gave us all that katsu. There’s surprise melted cheese inside too, and I thought it added another layer of flavor and texture. Crust was nicely crispy. Did not feel too greasy, the slaw definitely helped.
– kake udon was our choice of main. The noodles has a great bite and even though I was already feeling full, I devoured this dish. The onsen egg here was stunningly prepared. Perfect, jammy consistency yet soft and delicate in texture. I’m still pondering how they made that.
– dessert was the hojicha panna cotta and wow they did not disappoint. I loved the light hojicha flavors cutting through. The smooth panna cotta texture is so easy to eat, especially to top off a set meal. They also gave us some french pear jellies and meyer lemon jellies. These were nice and tart. My friend was obsessed with the french pear jellies.
I was wowed by three of the courses. Enjoyed two others. And could have passed on two.
Asha Krish
Got the tasting menu. Food is excellent! Especially the tsukune and katsu. Service leaves a lot to be desired. No checking in at all, wasn’t offered a another round of cocktails, we had to flag someone down and when ordered it was forgotten. Will go back and sit at the sushi bar and hope for better service!
… moreErica G.
My husband and I had an amazing dinner at Rinatro. We ordered the set Winter menu. Everything was delicious. Total umami bomb! We both said it’s the best dinner we’ve had in San Francisco. Will definitely be back for the next seasonal menu.
… moreJustin Wong
I celebrated my friend’s birthday here and it was great. We got the tasting menu and the quality was really good. Service was friendly and attentive. Love the interior design too.
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