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Chotto Matte San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

Chotto Matte San Francisco

4.4
4.4
61 Reviews
$50 and over
Asian
A photo of Chotto Matte San Francisco restaurant

Chotto Matte San Francisco

4.4
$50 and over
Asian
Downtown / Union Square

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Coming Soon Fall 2023! Situated in Downtown San Francisco, Chotto Matte is renowned for its signature Nikkei Cuisine, expertly crafted cocktails, and electric atmosphere. Chotto Matte’s chic, contemporary interior is inspired by its Japanese & Peruvian roots, making it a unique dining experience, every time. Key highlights include Chotto’s recognisable bold design, tropical foliage and theatrical robata grill.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Japanese, Peruvian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri 11:30 am–1:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (415) 234-5650
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact sf.events@chotto-matte.com
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Union Square
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve: Countdown Cocktail Party

    $176.97 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    9:00 PM
    Celebrate the arrival of 2025 in style at our exclusive Countdown Cocktail Party. This ticket includes: • A premium assortment of passed canapés • Two expertly crafted cocktails • A champagne toast at midnight Enjoy breathtaking rooftop views and the energetic beats of a live DJ and entertainment. This is an unforgettable evening designed for those seeking a sophisticated and elevated New Year’s experience. Tuesday, December 31st • 9pm-2am This party is primarily a stand-up cocktail affair, with our seated lounge area available upon request and a minimum spend. For more information, please contact san.francisco@chotto-matte.com.
    New Year's Eve: Countdown Cocktail Party Photo

Offers

  • Chotto Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Enjoy half-priced cocktails alongside a curated menu of specialty Japanese-Peruvian bar bites. Set against a sophisticated ambiance with rooftop access and a resident DJ, bask in the perfect backdrop for evening relaxation. Monday-Friday 5-7pm

    Chotto Hour Photo

What 61 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Great for scenic views

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Asian

  • San Francisco

    Hot spot

  • San Francisco

    Great for scenic views

  • San Francisco

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chotto Matte San Francisco offers an electrifying vibe with "amazing ambience" and a "beautiful setting." The drinks, especially the spicy Japanese margarita, are "OUTSTANDING," and the staff, like James the sake sommelier, provide "amazing service." While the food receives mixed reviews, the experience is "fabulous" for special occasions.

61 Reviews
  1. Oscar

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an 8pm reservation. We were at Seated at 9pm

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  2. Jack

    Phoenix

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food really delivers. Excellent and innovative. Great feel / ambience.

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  3. Nicole

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    There was only one waitress on staff and she truly did her best on a Sunday afternoon,

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  4. Paola

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere is great! There’s room for improvement in the quality of both the service and food.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Table of 4, first time going to this restaurant. Loved the vibe,food and experience.

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  6. kane

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great experience dining here! 100% recommend it to anyone looking for a good cocktail and great ambiance.

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  7. Yutong

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the most disappointing vegetarian tasting menu I’ve ever experienced. The highlight of the meal was the sparkling water. The service was unprofessional—we received four different courses within ten minutes. The staff served two tasting menu dishes on shared plates without consulting us, explaining that’s their standard presentation. I find this unacceptable—how would they serve a party of more than four people? The waitress forgot we ordered the vegetarian tasting menu and gave us the dessert menu when we asked for dessert. The first dish, edamame, was flavorless and inconsistently salted. The Brussels sprouts had a weird, soggy texture. One of the rolls contained a hard ingredient that hurt my teeth. Overall, the seasoning was plain with an absurd sour and sweet taste. The corn ribs were overwhelmed by sauce that didn’t enhance the flavor. The dessert was okay. There was no special acknowledgment for our anniversary—not even a simple “Happy Anniversary.” My partner and I went elsewhere after this dinner to properly celebrate.

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  8. Pierre

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Chotto Matte exceeded our expectations when we celebrated my wife’s birthday here with our 3-year-old. The vibrant atmosphere was matched by the amazing service from our waitress and the entire staff, who were incredibly accommodating. They made our evening special with thoughtful touches that went above and beyond. The food was fantastic, especially the sato maki rolls, crispy spicy tuna, yellow tail sashimi and salt pepper squid. Flavor bomb! Perfect spot for a special occasion, with a team that truly cares about making it memorable.

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  9. Milagros

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As a Peruvian I have to say is one of the best restaurant I have visited. Very good food and service.

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  10. Ruth

    San Francisco

    158 reviews

    4.0

    158 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I love the food here, and the setting with the outdoor seating arrangements is unique for this part of town. This particular occasion the timing was off and we were served (late in relation to all of my food which I had already finished) a roll we did not order. Unwittingly my partner ate the un-ordered roll not knowing it was different from what he had ordered. Later, as we were ready to leave, the actual roll he ordered arrived! He ate that too, but this further dragged out the whole process and I had long since finished my dinner. They were apologetic, but it doesn't reflect well on the place. The more awkward issue is that I had finished my meal even by the time his mistaken roll arrived. Perhaps they thought we were sharing everything, but maybe that sort of thing should be asked? I had indicated at the outset that I do not eat fish or seafood, so that should have suggested that the items I ordered were just for me and the items he ordered were just for him. Not a big deal, but it made an impression. The place has a bit of a cheesy nightclub vibe (think Night at the Roxbury but with the now obligatory selfie station in the front), but you can ignore that if you sit outdoors and at a remove from the interior music and bar / lounge areas. It has an ample space, the menu has a lot of variety, and the staff are friendly. Perhaps its biggest draw is that it is one of the only SF restaurants at present that are OPEN LATE, and for that alone I am willing to look past a few glitches here and there. This is a good option if you have an event preceding dinner or just want to eat dinner late, and I hope more places will start following its late night lead. My one caveat is that if you are driving and planning to park nearby, the Union Square garage is not open as late as this restaurant, so you'd need to use the slightly further away Stockton Sutter garage.

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FAQs

Chotto Matte San Francisco is rated 4.4 stars by 61 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Chotto Matte San Francisco restaurant

Chotto Matte San Francisco

4.4
$50 and over
Asian
Downtown / Union Square

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Chotto Matte San Francisco

50 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94108-5808

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Union Square
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri 11:30 am–1:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Japanese, Peruvian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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