Dahlia Nasrah

Such a great rooftop in SF. Located really close to the giants stadium and bay bridge so it’s really a gorgeous view, especially at night. The food was great and drinks were tasty. Make sure to bring a jacket or layer. They do have heating lamps but it still gets a little chilly. This place is on the pricier side but you pay for the view.

+3

Beautiful location and a great spot for date night! Appreciated that they had a handful of vegan options to choose from. I liked the caterpillar roll but felt it could use a bit more flavor and same thing with the plantain chips with edamame dip. The yucca fries come with a cheese type dip I believe so we got some ketchup to make it vegan. Staff were kind and attentive but service was slower than anticipated due to the Valentine’s Day weekend. We really appreciated that our waiter didn’t charge us for one of the items we ordered that somehow got missed and we ended up having to wait a while for. Would definitely be back another time!

Behnoush d

Great downtown views, but make sure to reserve ahead. We walked in on a Friday night and still had difficulty getting seated, despite seeing available tables and arriving well before the next reservation block. I regretted ordering the Pisco Sour. The egg aroma was too strong, and I couldn’t enjoy taking a sip..

Andrea Santos

everything you expect from a japanese peruvian rooftop bar is at kaiyo. went in with semi-low expectations but the food pleasantly surprised me. nice vibes on a warm evening and they even provide blankets. corn ribs: must try! the fad snack of the times but kaiyo’s might have perfected it yucca fries: decent but forgettable wagyu sliders: solid dish and pretty filling

+1

Bay Area Reviews

7.2 💥 Made a reservation for Saturday at 7pm and got seated right on time. The vibe and view from the rooftop was amazing with a beautiful sunset. The server was outstanding and super friendly. The food was OK, for me something was missing. 👊🏽

+14

Donna

The vibe at Kaiyo Rooftop is definitely cool and lively, with great energy and a younger crowd. I had reservations, which helped since it was super crowded. Drinks were just okay—lots of ice, which isn’t to my liking. It was very windy and cold during my visit, but they did offer blankets and have ceiling heaters, which made it more comfortable. We were seated in a table but opt to transfer to a bar since the table was too open and windy. Bar provides a bit of warmth. I didn’t get to try the food since we had dinner downstairs at the restaurant, but the rooftop is worth it if you’re looking for a fun, social atmosphere.

Jim Johnson

The KAIYŌ Rooftop, situated on the twelfth floor of the Hyatt Place Hotel in the SOMA district, offers a convenient location adjacent to the San Francisco Giants stadium, near Chase Center (home of the Golden State Warriors), and a short distance from the Moscone Convention Center. This upscale bar boasts a tropical theme and serves a delightful selection of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine, along with creative cocktails. While the hostess provided friendly and accommodating service, our server's approach was, somewhat surprisingly, methodical and lacked engagement. The rooftop features open areas with glass partitions and overhead heaters for warmth. The sushi was exceptional, and the drinks were enjoyable.

+6

Perla Dueñas

The Kaiyo Roll was delicious. Poko’s drink was good but mostly filled with ice, which was disappointing. Cobra’s drink was really good as well, but it was surprisingly small. The yucca fries were pretty good, though the sauce was bland and could use more flavor. The Japanese crispy shrimp, on the other hand, was excellent—I highly recommend it. We ordered the ceviche trio with shrimp, tuna, and the classic. While the ceviche itself was great, the portions were tiny—each sampler only had a few bites, which didn’t feel worth the $40 price tag. Service was a bit slow. Our server disappeared for a while, and it seemed like the managers had to step in to help. The prices are also quite high for the portion sizes, especially considering how much ice they use in their drinks. That said, it’s still a great spot for a fun girls’ night out or a date. The views are spectacular, and the heaters over each table ensure you stay warm, even on chilly nights. It might be worth mentioning that the bathroom is not on this floor. Its actually a pretty long distance and confusing getting there so try to go prior to coming here

+5

pamazing

Update: the espresso martini here is still the one of the best versions we have found in SF. Unfortunately the food this time was not that impressive, but not bad. We were very surprised that many of the dishes we tried to order had run out by prime dinner time on a Sunday night! We ended up having things that were mostly elevated bar food instead of the Peruvian/Nikkei cuisine we were hoping for.

+4

Moorissa Tjokro

Came here for their (200lb) Tuna Carving Show in June and their toro was okay! quite good on the fatty tuna but else they kinda smell fishy. Had an okay rooftop experience overall but probably won’t come twice to the event, I’ll still come back for drinks though since they are the best. seatings are super limited which is a downside. don’t forget to bring your jacket since rooftop could be pretty good windy!

+3

Alexandra Keller

This place is mainly worth coming for the vibes; but I don’t think the value for the food and drinks are worth it. It’s a beautiful and upscale environment - being positioned on a rooftop with 360 views of the city. On a beautiful day - it’s the perfect place to be - but fair warning if windy or after sunset - it gets really cold, but they have blankets available if needed to try and warm up. The drinks with tax and tip ended up being about $25 per cocktail, which feels extremely expensive even for San Francisco. The sushi was okay, and the food was decent. I also felt like the service was average. They have this exclusive energy about them - and coming here spontaneously for bar seating - I was treated rudely by the hostess. I highly recommend getting a reservation so you don’t have to deal with the energy of feeling denied as they are not even willing to have a conversation about a table in the restaurant without one.

+2

Gary Toms

Came here for dinner. And service was terrible Was fortunate enough to get a table by just walking in. After being seated I ordered one of their signature sushi rolls and fries. Took about 15 minutes for fries and over an hour for my sushi. End of the night I was just gonna walk out and go somewhere else but by coincidence my sushi came out. They were busy but I'm by myself and ordered simple items. Came here for the sunset night view of the cityscape. I recommend calling ahead for this view since there is only a few tables facing the cityscape. Probably won't come back again

Jonathon Paul

The city views are overrated; too many downtown high rise bars and restaurants have far superior/unobstructed views. Food was decent: sushi was solid, the vegetarian rolls were absolutely delicious. Same goes for their basic salad and the miso cod plate. The flan was flavorless; I believe they skimp on the eggs and use food coloring and gelatin instead. It was bland and embarrassingly so; every S. American restaurant that offers this dessert prepares it as “leche flan”; sometimes they use cream cheese but the end product is almost always decadent & delicious. A bit frustrating that they don’t offer a regular dinner menu like their downstairs dining room. Also their restrooms weren’t well maintained/cleaned; very unpleasant situation. Service is very slow; not sure this place is worth the drive from other parts of town.