Pabu Izakaya – San Francisco
Modern restaurant interior with wooden partitions, polished concrete floor, and soft lighting. Black tables and chairs are arranged along a long olive-green bench on the right, with wall-mounted lights and a glowing red neon bird sign in the background.

Pabu Izakaya – San Francisco

Located in the heart of San Francisco, Pabu Izakaya offers a reimagined Japanese izakaya experience with a contemporary flair. This vibrant restaurant blends expertly crafted sushi, sashimi, and robata with a dynamic atmosphere, making it ideal for casual dining or special occasions. With a commitment to premium ingredients and innovative flavors, we promise an unforgettable culinary adventure.

A warm, elegant dining room features wooden floors, two long tables set for guests, shoji-style sliding panels, and sepia-toned wall art of athletes. Modern pendant lighting hangs from the ceiling, creating a cozy and refined atmosphere.

Private Dining & Events

Host your next event at Pabu Izakaya, perfect for parties of any size. From intimate gatherings in our private dining room to full restaurant buyouts, our Event Manager will help plan every detail. Enjoy authentic Japanese dishes, including fresh sushi, sashimi, and robata, crafted by award-winning chefs. Ideal for business dinners, celebrations, or private dining, PABU offers an unforgettable experience.

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Centered text reads “SAKE + IKEBANA WORKSHOP $50pp + tax beginners welcome” over a Japanese ikebana flower arrangement in a stone vessel. The Pabu Chan logo is at the top. The background is gray with geometric white patterns on both sides.

Sake + Ikebana Workshop (6/11)

A one-hour immersion into the art of sake and Ikebana on Thursday, June 11th. Begin with a guided tasting led by sommelier Cody Gibson, exploring two distinct expressions of sake, before transitioning into a hands-on Ikebana workshop rooted in the Ohara school. Led by a local Japanese master, guests will learn the principles of balance, form, and seasonality while creating their own arrangement to take home. All materials included. Thoughtful, tactile, and designed for discovery.

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A table set with assorted Japanese dishes: nigiri sushi being picked up with chopsticks, a bowl of grilled dumplings with greens, a salmon tartare with chips, a spoon of caviar, a soy sauce dish, and a glass of red drink on a dark wooden surface.

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A digital dining wallet made for loyal Pabu Izakaya guests. Receive complimentary dining credit & exclusive benefits.

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A row of sushi rolls topped with orange fish roe and black sesame seeds is arranged on a rectangular plate. The rolls contain avocado and crab, and are served with a garnish of wasabi and pickled ginger on the side.

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Enjoy your favorite dishes from the comfort of home or at your next business event, with pickup, delivery and catering.

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