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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Kat L.
9/10/2025

Came here recently for a birthday dinner and loved everything about Rintaro! Service was excellent and our waitress was very attentive. We opted for the mid-summer tasting menu ($90 per person)...

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Sarah C.
9/9/2025

we were lucky to get a bar table reservation at 6pm on the same day because someone canceled. we had called earlier and they said they don't reserve spaces for walk-ins. the vibes were lovely,...

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Jennifer L.
9/7/2025

This restaurant is probably one of my favorite places to eat in SF. The vibe here is just immaculate. The service is amazing. The food is just impeccable. I highly recommend this place for date...

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Francina L.
8/29/2025

Made reservations on a Thursday at 5:15pm because it was either that or 9:30pm lol. We got counter seats which was really lovely seeing the hustling and bustling of the kitchen staff and servers....

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Mark L.
8/20/2025

Yosedofu - Excellent texture, very flavorful and refreshing soy bean flavor. Suggest using few drops of sauce, cause it's very concentrate. San Ten Mori - very fresh. The fresh wasabi was...

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