Live Sushi Bar

4.7

598 Reviews

$30 and under

Sushi

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Neighborhood gem
Healthy
Charming

Nestled in the heart of Potrero Hill you'll find Live Sushi Bar a "come as you are", comfortable and inviting neighborhood sushi bar; serving both lunch and dinner. Come enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of our casual dining room or grab a seat at the bar and have some fun with our professional and creative sushi chefs. Live Sushi brings a fresh spin to your sushi favorites, offering unique interpretations and creative live specialties including live scallop, live uni, fresh oyster and spanish mackerel. From our specialty rolls to our authentic appetizer, there's something for everyone.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 861-8610
Website
http://www.livesushibar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Live Sushi is the premiere sushi caterer in the Bay Area for all of your sushi needs. Our experienced chefs, combined with a phenomenal menu, can create and present unparalleled sushi for your next special event. No event is too large or small for you and your guests to enjoy the highest quality sushi and service available. From sushi platters to on-site sushi bars, we offer the very best of everything sushi. http://livesushibar.com/catering.html

Location
2001 17th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Neighborhood
Potrero Hill / Dogpatch
Cross street
Kansas Street
Parking details
Easy parking right outside the restaurant
Public transit
Bus Routes 22 27 9
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Akitabare “Koshiki Junzukuri” Northern Skies
Pleasingly dry and quite mild, a well-crafted traditional sake
Masumi “Okuden Kantsukuri” Mirror of Truth
Comfortingly familiar, surpassingly smooth
Shichi Hon Yari Seven Spearsmen
Light fresh notes of citrus and melon; finishes clean
Shichi Hon Yari “Autumn Assasin” Autumn Assassin
Brisk clean notes of clover honey and yeast
Tedorigawa “Yamahai Junmai” Silver Mountain
A classic yamahai junmai: dry, sharp & smooth all in one
Kawatsuru Crane of Paradise
Herbaceous with hints of grapefruit and salted pineapple
Dewazakura “Oka” Cherry Bouquet
Delightful, flowery bouquet with a touch of pear and melon
Yuki No Bosha “Junmai Gingo” Cabin in the Snow
Tropical and floral with a clean, peppery finish
Tensei “Junmai Gingo” Song of the Sea
Balanced flavors of salt-water taffy and melon
Kanbara “Junmai Gingo” Bride of the Fox
Round and nutty with deep umami
Kasumi Tsuru “Kimoto Extra Dry”
Flavors of honeyed rice cakes, roasted nuts, and dried fruits
Hoyo “Kura no Hana” Fair Maiden
A truly light sake with sweetness, delicacy and finesse
Joto The One with the Clocks
Notes of crushed sage and spiced apples with supple texture
Masumi “Sanka” Mountain Flower
Fresh and fragrant with notes of peach and anise
Akitabare “Suirakuten” Heaven of Tipsy Delight
Multi-hued, delicately aged, a rare find

Specialty - New & Different

Kamoizumi “Nigori Ginjo” Summer Snow
Lively, voluptuous... a deluxe label for nigori fans
Yuki Tora “Nigori”
Aromatic notes of vanilla followed by flavors of coconut, cream, and spice

Beer

Kawaba "Twilight Ale"Pale Ale
Large Asahi/ Sapporo

Wine

Samuel Charles Sauvignon Blanc
Foppiano Chardonnay Russian River, CA
Simonsig Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc South Africa
Gustave Lorentz Pinot Gris Reserve Alsace, France
Hugel Gewurztraminer Alsace, France
Shafer Chardonnay

Sparkling

Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label, France$75.00
Chandon Brut$14.00
Chandon Rose$14.00

White

Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River, Australia$12.00
Skyside Chardonnay, North Coast$12.00
Hugel Gewurztraminer$60.00
Shafer Chardonnay, Margaret River, Australia$100.00

What 598 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Live Sushi Bar offers "the freshest fish and creative rolls" in a warm, friendly setting. Enjoy attentive service and a clean environment while savoring delicious sushi and inventive dishes. With a convenient location and ample parking, it's a "great neighborhood restaurant" perfect for both small and large groups.

598 Reviews

M
Mark
San Francisco
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great fish in a gem of a neighborhood joint. Super friendly staff. Love this place.
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Si-Han
San Francisco
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Huge high quality portions for the price, service was fast and efficient. We love this place.
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John
San Francisco
111 reviews
vip
5.0
111 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, great food, Great service, and never a bad meal!
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Anette
San Francisco
79 reviews
vip
5.0
79 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always delicious, could eat here every day. Fish is so fresh and creative dishes
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful spot for small or large groups. Loved their table-wear pottery, the menu is just perfect with the right balance of cool and inventive rolls, high quality sashimi, delicious appetizers. Great atmosphere and friendly service from the female host/waitress. Thanks for a great evening! Definitely will be back
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sue
San Francisco
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We live nearby have dined at Live Sushi on an off since its opening years ago. The quality of the seafood is consistently good and the service consistently attentive and friendly. Last night we were disappointed when most of the rolls that we ordered fell apart too easily. They had not even been dipped in wasabi-laced soy sauce yet! Perhaps a little more attention to assembly is merited for next time.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite sushi place in the city. Super fresh and always worth upgrading to the seasonal sushi special. We had the Chirashi and Live Sushi they were both delicious!!
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C
Chris
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great location off the freeway and plenty of parking available of Mariposa. Overall, this is a nice experience at a good price. I definitely recommend it.
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DinerSF
San Francisco
206 reviews
vip
5.0
206 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious and excellent sushi…always!! Love this place
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Warriors
San Francisco
79 reviews
vip
5.0
79 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fish is always the freshest and the chef has a lot of creative ideas. Food is delicious, the best!
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FAQs

Live Sushi Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 861-8610.

Live Sushi Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 598 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2001 17th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Additional information

Cross street
Kansas Street
Neighborhood
Potrero Hill / Dogpatch
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Easy parking right outside the restaurant
Public transit
Bus Routes 22 27 9
Payment options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.livesushibar.com/
Phone number
(415) 861-8610
Catering
Live Sushi is the premiere sushi caterer in the Bay Area for all of your sushi needs. Our experienced chefs, combined with a phenomenal menu, can create and present unparalleled sushi for your next special event. No event is too large or small for you and your guests to enjoy the highest quality sushi and service available. From sushi platters to on-site sushi bars, we offer the very best of everything sushi. http://livesushibar.com/catering.html

Live Sushi Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Sake

Akitabare “Koshiki Junzukuri” Northern Skies

Masumi “Okuden Kantsukuri” Mirror of Truth

Shichi Hon Yari Seven Spearsmen

Shichi Hon Yari “Autumn Assasin” Autumn Assassin

Tedorigawa “Yamahai Junmai” Silver Mountain

Kawatsuru Crane of Paradise

Dewazakura “Oka” Cherry Bouquet

Yuki No Bosha “Junmai Gingo” Cabin in the Snow

Tensei “Junmai Gingo” Song of the Sea

Kanbara “Junmai Gingo” Bride of the Fox

Kasumi Tsuru “Kimoto Extra Dry”

Hoyo “Kura no Hana” Fair Maiden

Joto The One with the Clocks

Masumi “Sanka” Mountain Flower

Akitabare “Suirakuten” Heaven of Tipsy Delight

Specialty - New & Different

Kamoizumi “Nigori Ginjo” Summer Snow

Yuki Tora “Nigori”

Beer

Kawaba "Twilight Ale"Pale Ale

Large Asahi/ Sapporo

Wine

Samuel Charles Sauvignon Blanc

Foppiano Chardonnay Russian River, CA

Simonsig Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc South Africa

Gustave Lorentz Pinot Gris Reserve Alsace, France

Hugel Gewurztraminer Alsace, France

Shafer Chardonnay

Sparkling

Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label, France$75.00

Chandon Brut$14.00

Chandon Rose$14.00

White

Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River, Australia$12.00

Skyside Chardonnay, North Coast$12.00

Hugel Gewurztraminer$60.00

Shafer Chardonnay, Margaret River, Australia$100.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Live Sushi Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Live Sushi Bar restaurant rated?

Is Live Sushi Bar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information