Rintaro

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82 14th St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Rintaro is a Japanese Izakaya restaurant in San Francisco, CA, offering a unique blend of traditional Japanese cuisine with a California twist. Owned and operated by Sylvan Mishima Brackett, Rintaro is known for its grilled pasture-raised chicken, hand-rolled udon, and homemade tofu, pickles, and umeshu. The restaurant's rustic interior, built by Sylvan's father using traditional carpentry techniques, adds to the authentic Japanese dining experience.

Since its opening in 2015, Rintaro has gained recognition as one of the top new restaurants in the city, receiving a Michelin recommendation and coverage from various media outlets such as The New York Times and Wall Street Journal. With its focus on quality ingredients and meticulous preparation methods, Rintaro offers a memorable dining experience that combines the best of Japanese and Californian flavors.

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4.01,138 reviews
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Corie L.
11/19/2025

Had a fun time eating here. Their menu has a lot of items and their staff was very helpful. They suggested the tasting menu so we could taste a good number of things. The price was worth it....

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Ying Z.
12/15/2025

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...

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Polly L.
12/10/2025

We came to Rintaro for my birthday dinner. The food is good, very flavorful and rich dishes. We got the miso cod, chicken thigh and onion skewer, minced chicken skewer, beef tendon oden, gyoza,...

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Connie C.
12/6/2025

Note: My rating is highly influenced by the fact that Rintaro is just expensive for what you get. The food itself, if it was half the price, would be great. My boyfriend and I got the set menu....

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Danica R.
11/23/2025

I finally had the opportunity to try this restaurant out! Make sure to make a reservation if you plan to dine here, especially on a weekend, because more than likely they won't accept walk-ins due...

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