For contemporary Japanese cuisine in a sexy setting, head to San Francisco’s Ozumo in the trendy waterfront Embarcadero District. Start with cocktails at the sceney lounge while you wait for your table. The menu includes inventive and fresh sushi and sashimi, as well as a charcoal robata grill. With a reputation as one of San Francisco’s most expensive restaurants, it’s still possible to hem the bill if you stick to the sushi menu. The shacho roll, made with Maine lobster, mango, jalapeño, and cilantro wrapped in spicy tuna is particularly delicious. Ozumo’s also home to one of the most extensive sake menus in North America, so get your waiter’s advice on what to order.
161 Steuart St, San Francisco, CA 415-882-1333
