Nice little japanese restaurant by union square. Staff is friendly and food was delicious.

Everytime. I mean every. single. time. I'm in SFO, I always stop at Maru. Awesome fish quality. Pretty varied menu and special fish offerings every now and again.

Delicious dinner combo! A good deal, comes with salad, rice, yummy miso soup for a cold San Francisco night. I chose spicy tuna roll and tofu teriyaki as the main and they were both excellent! Will be back next time we’re in town.

Family and I went on a Monday, so the place was almost empty. I ordered the Bento Box w/ 3 items. The portions were just enough to make me satisfied, but not enough to take some to-go. I do not recall which three items I chose, but it is worth noting that you aren't allowed any duplicate items. I also ordered some dragon rolls. A lot of the menu options comes with white rice, salad, and miso soup. The food was delicious. We had a lady serve us and she was very quick to clear our table. I've never seen service that quick. I'd pick up the last sushi roll and she's there to take the plate off our table. I'd finish my miso soup and she's already there to take the bowl. The place was empty, so that could be the reason, but it was still fun to watch. Our table was already cleared before we even paid! I would come back here the next time I come back to San Francisco.

Sophie Dubray

Tina was a ray of sunshine, the minute you walked in to the minute you left she had a smile and vibrant energy. I highly recommend coming not only for Tina but for the vibes and amazing drinks!!

Sinem Tanrıkulu

Had a great cocktail, I didn’t have a reservation but luckily found a spot at the bar. Cocktails are quite good and the atmosphere is pretty nice.

J

I stopped in on a Monday evening for the Miracle pop-up and had such a great experience. I hadn’t been to this bar before, but the staff made me feel welcome right away — friendly, attentive, and honestly superior service. The cocktails were creative and really well made, and even though I came alone, I felt completely comfortable and taken care of. Such a fun spot with great energy. I’m so glad I checked it out and would definitely come back!

Lisa Howard

So glad I got in tonight for the Christmas pop up. I heard this bar is really popular and I wanted to check it out. Had the dancing sugarplums cocktail! Honestly, it was one of the best cocktails I’ve ever had. 🎄

Claudia Siegenthaler

Such a fun bar to go to for the holiday season!!! They really went all out with not only the decor, but also the drinks. There is a $10 cover charge, but I think it's worth it. My friend and I went around 6:30 pm on a weekday night and got in right away. I'd say the earlier you go, the better!

Dessa R

What a beautiful bar - bumping on a Saturday night. My favorite thing is the beautiful gated front patio seating, on both sides, there’s seating for groups and or small groups. The don’t patio is surrounded by living plant walls, which is gorgeous! Inside is very lovely but depending on what your scene is, it can be too crowded. The 3 of us enjoyed the fresh air and gated front patio. Fun crafted drinks and attentive service.

Jason Masong

Came at 5:30pm on a Monday and was sat at the Counter. Bartenders (I believe John was one of them) were very attentive and interactive, but not intrusive Got so snug we ended up with more drinks than expected and a few bonus tasters :) Super appreciative and impressed with the bar program here and their efforts to highlight ingredients from all corners of the Asian continent. Wish I had more time during this trip, but highly recommend to pay em a visit 🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍

+2

annie

Came on a Thursday evening and there was no wait. Our party of 4 had 3 drinks each, and they were all phenomenal! Standouts were the numb and number, silky street, and pornstar martini. Service was fast, and our server made great recommendations!

Alexander Diaz

If you're not on a budget, and enjoy unique cocktails, then this place is for you. Visiting from Seattle, this bar was recommended as a place to try in the downtown SF area. Going on a Tuesday evening, it was not busy at all. We stuck with the Whiskey section of the menu, trying the Tropical Gangsta, Kung Fu Panda and Thrilla in Manila. I'd say out of those three, the Thrilla in Manila was my favorite. If I go back to SF, I'll surely visit this place again.

Seth Ilzy

Stopped by on a Sunday night and it did not disappoint. The place was lively with great music and a fun crowd. The bartenders were friendly, the service was on point, and the drinks were creative and well-made. Definitely a solid spot if you're looking for a high-energy cocktail bar with a great vibe.

Wilfred Cho

A must if you visit SF and enjoy cocktails. They have a long list of drinks and everyone would find one that they would enjoy. It gets crowded, but we were able to find seats a little late into the night. Definitely a younger vibe, but not a crazy crowd.

Charlie Te

This was our first stopping place of the night, and it was a great place to begin. We came shortly after they opened and were able to snag a section. They have both interior and exterior seating. The interior is well designed and doesn't make it feel small. They have a great selection of spirits and cocktail list. I had the Malty By Nature, which was a japanese single malt based and a little more on the spirit forward side, but tasty. My friend had their Thrilla in Manilla, and that had more of a refreshing taste. The staff here were friendly and attentive. I would come back here again to try more of their drinks.

+11

Rodger Groves

PCH was on our list of bars to hit during this trip to the city. What a fantastic choice we made! "T", our bartender, was awesome. Engaging, super knowledgeable, and just a pleasure to talk to. Made the visit THAT more enjoyable! Incredible craft cocktails here at Pacific Cocktail Haven! If you're in San Francisco, you need to stop by. Opens at 5pm...

+1

Ivan Zarate

"The cocktails are excellent, with an average price of $20 each. The waitresses are very friendly and knowledgeable, offering great recommendations based on your flavor preferences. Keep in mind that this spot is strictly a bar, so it's best to grab a bite to eat beforehand."

Hilda Liu

I have heard of this place for a long time. They were so crowded on a weekend night and we couldn’t really find a seat. We got lucky and someone left so we just grabbed the spot. The cocktails were very unique. It’s one of the best bar I have been. They don’t have any food to serve on the side. It tells you how much confident they have for their cocktail. The environment is very chill. It’s definitely not quiet, but not loud enough that you cannot hear other people. They are also very professional. I would recommend here if you wanna try unique cocktails.

+4

Katara Zai

such a cute chill vibe here! visiting from out of town & had some of the best drinks here. Our host was super nice & wrote down a list of bars for a bar crawl on our way to a concert. Waitress was also super sweet & nice. 100% recommend stopping by. The drinks were SO yummy. I got a virgin version of their Thai iced tea cocktail (forgot the name) & their espresso martini was also delicious. 10/10 overall.

Came here for dinner alone for work and they are busy at 9! They could be slightly understaff but they have regulars for sure. The sushi slices are thick! The way I liked it. Overall, great place to have quick dinner.

Very good food but service could use an upgrade. They were nice but slow. The food however made everything worth it. I recommend this place. I will definitely be back.

Mudit Singhal

Pretty mind blowing ambience and service. We tried their crowd favs in Oh snap, King Fu Pandan and the Japan Gaiden. They make great drinks, but USTOP50 left me a bit underwhelmed and that's why 4/5 since you're vying for that league. My fav was the Kung Fu Pandan - its like a soft citrus flavour married a rice congee 🥣 ; pretty unique soothing.

We had 2 rolls the Lion king and the scallop baked roll, and the kansu bowl. Everything was delicious. Giving it 3 stars due to the price. Just very pricey. I've had just as good rolls at other places for less $$.

I am mostly docking stars for very lacking bizarre behavior of our server (an older woman), who at first did not seem to understand I wanted to make sure what I order is gluten free. Then, once she understood, said “no” to an item that was gf/or easily customizable not to include any. We had to ask for soy/tamari mixing dish. They did have tamari sauce, but she poured me very little and then put it away from us. In general there was a bit of stinginess going on also with the fish pieces that were cut thinner than we are used to. I am a bit confused about it. I would have paid a bit more if it was a cost issue. Same goes for the ginger… When we ordered she over explained (like an adult talking to a toddler on why we don’t wear our boots to bed at night). It was annoying, and I had to do my best not to take it personally. The music was “interesting” and aimed at some person who thought that music was “rad” in the 90s. At least it wasn’t very loud. The food was itself was what you would expect from a sushi restaurant in SF where there are so many restaurants, that any restaurant who wouldn’t serve good food will have no repeat customers. I will not be a repeat customer. But mostly because there are so many other restaurants to check out

Karthic Nadarajan

The atmosphere is amazing, great bar that sits on the north america top 50 bars list. Drinks were good but not great. A bit too sweet in its balance. Had 2 drinks : Pear pressure and All Thai'd up.

My wife and I were visiting from out of town and staying at. Nearby hotel when we found Maru sushi. We were both excited to eat because it was a long day of traveling. We each ordered an entree, I ordered the Chicken Katsu. Each entree comes with a small salad and miso soup which I ate. Then my chicken came out with a bowl of rice, immediately I smelled something off like there was rotten fish or something. I took and bite and it tasted very off. I had my wife try a sample and we agreed it was no good. We had the waiter come over and told her it was bad, so she said she would remove it from the bill. I didn’t order anything else because I was in a time crunch. When the bill arrives, the chicken itself is removed, but they were trying to charge me for the rice bowl I never touched, the salad and miso soup. Now I did have tue salad and miso soup, not knowing the chicken would be bad. We had the soft spoken waitress come back over, who got the manager for us. We asked the manager why charge for the rice bowl I never touched and the other items not knowing the chicken would be bad. We felt that on principle that the entire entree should have been removed because of the rotten chicken. She refused at first because she said that it was our opinion that the chicken was rotten. We argued back that serving us bad chicken was wrong and that the entire entree should have been taken off the bill. After some loud words, the manager does the right thing and removed the soup, salad and rice. It’s the principle of the fact that if I had that chicken, I may have gotten deathly ill. For chicken to smell like that, it would have to be sitting at room temperature for over 24 hours. That’s not acceptable and it can cost someone’s life in the end.

I ordered the spicy chirashi for take out today. The sashimi was not fresh, they used really cheap ingredients and cheap cuts. Even the lettuce the chirashi was served with was wilting. The “spicy sauce” tasted bad, and when I picked up my order the waitress was grumpy about providing me with soy sauce because she said there was already hot sauce provided. I was not given any wasabi. The worst part is that I immediately came down with awful stomach cramps and a bad case of diarrhea after eating my lunch. All this for a $40 lunch. Worst meal ever. Do not dine here.

Weizhong Huang

The decoration from normal day looks really fancy. Came in on the Christmas Eve. The holiday decoration looks cheap. Lane was long at 4 pm. The cover charge was 10 per person just to get in and stand there for a drink. There is no seat available at all. The drink “ secret Santa” looks decant but tastes horrible. 表喝 快跑🏃 recommend to run.

Paul Morrey

I’m probably not the right clientele, but I was not impressed. Initially great, ID’d at 48 bonus. Got a table, thank you. Then 10 minutes to place an order. Credit card to secure the order, no worries. 20% tip before I get my drink…. Nah. Wrong. Drink quality below average $27 for a vodka orange with coconut bits. Not worth it.