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Elephant Sushi Hayes Valley, San Francisco, CA

Elephant Sushi Hayes Valley

4.6
4.6
321 Reviews
$31 to $50
Sushi

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
We are rooted in the Japanese tradition of splendidly fresh ingredients sourced from all over the world and delivered to us every day. In our sushi chef’s able hands these traditions are magically transformed into something special – we dance with tradition!!

Elephant Sushi is a family of hospitality professionals passionate about the craft of sushi, cocktails and service.
After years of creating and experimentation, what you see is a menu of all time stars, crafted by our loving hands and a never ending desire to exceed your expectations. Our strong relationship with purveyors ensures immaculately sourced fish delivered every day. Food service is our pride.

Arigato gozaimasu!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Unspecified
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 400-4018
  • Website
    https://elephantsushi.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We are happy to cater your next event. Give us a call.
  • Private party facilities
    Looking to host a private event? Give us a call. We're happy to discuss what you're looking for and see if we're a good fit for the occasion.
  • Location
    400 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102-4303
  • Neighborhood
    Western Addition
  • Cross street
    We are located at the intersection of Grove and Gough Streets.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Menu

Elephant Sushi Hayes Valley's menu was last updated 2024-12-31.

New Year Bubbles

  • Maison Fortant Brut Blanc de Blancs 16/58

    • La Marca Prosecco 16/58

      • Veuve Clicquot Rose Bottle 100

        Champagne with bottle sleeve

        • Domain Chandon California Brut 20/78

          Prix Fixe Menus

          • Prix Fixe Menu$95.00

            • App 1

              house made ankimo, mustard miso, butternut squash chips

              • App 2

                blue crab, ikura, furikake rice/unagi box/oyster shooter mint, cucumber sarusa

                • Salad

                  Maine lobster, spring mix, yuzu vinaigrette

                  • Nigiri (6 pcs) and Sashimi (3 pcs) Platter

                    sake basil, chu toro, shima aji, maguro, albacore, toro ankimo, ocean trout sashimi

                    • Main

                      shrimp tempura and cucumber roll, topped with seared A5 Wagyu and Kobe sauce

                      • Dessert

                        Yuzu Cream

                        • Prix Fixe Menu$85.00

                          • Starter

                            Kumamoto Oysters 3 ways, ponzu bloody Mary oyster shooter, Raw- mint cucumber sarusa, broiled- garlic miso sauce

                            • Salad

                              sake tataki, paper-cut vegetables, yuzu vinaigrette

                              • Nigiri (6 pcs) and Sashimi (3 pcs) Platter

                                sake basil, chu toro, shima aji, maguro, albacore, toro ankimo, king salmon sashimi

                                • Main

                                  Maine lobster tempura roll, avocado, wrapped with soy paper

                                  • Dessert

                                    Japanese pudding with strawberries

                                    Last updated: December 31, 2024

                                    What 321 people are saying

                                    Elephant Sushi Hayes Valley reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                    Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                    4.6
                                    4.6 based on recent ratings
                                    • 4.6Food
                                    • 4.6Service
                                    • 4.6Ambience
                                    • 4.2Value

                                    Noise • Moderate

                                    Review summary

                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                    Elephant Sushi Hayes Valley offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing" sushi, creative dishes, and a "great" ambiance. Guests praise the "attentive" service and recommend signature items like the Truffle Hamachi and Flaming Sea Bass. While some mention noise and price concerns, the "freshness" and "flavor" consistently impress, making it a "must-visit" for sushi enthusiasts.

                                    321 Reviews

                                    1. Laura VIP

                                      San Francisco2 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Really amazing sushi and atmosphere. Highly recommend!

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                                    2. Jack

                                      San Francisco3 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Ken the sushi chef is amazing always lets us try something new at no charge. Brian our server is also fantastic. This place is great!

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                                    3. OpenTable Diner

                                      San Francisco1 review

                                      5.0

                                      Dined on March 9, 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Love Elephant, always. First time at this location, but same quality and fun. Great service.

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                                    4. OpenTable Diner

                                      San Francisco5 reviews

                                      3.0

                                      Dined on March 8, 2025

                                      1. Overall 3
                                      2. Food 4
                                      3. Service 3
                                      4. Ambience 4
                                      The food was good. Out waitress was sluggish, and every was slow. The other waitresses around were very nice and did all they could to improve our experience.

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                                    5. Whitney

                                      San Francisco25 reviews

                                      2.0

                                      Dined on March 8, 2025

                                      1. Overall 2
                                      2. Food 2
                                      3. Service 2
                                      4. Ambience 3
                                      Unspecial. Food was good, not spectacular. Service was ok, not warm. Third trip, though unlikely to return.

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                                    6. Peter VIP

                                      San Francisco3 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      Dined on February 23, 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      great delicious spot for a pre-show meal. will be back.

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                                    7. Joey

                                      San Francisco1 review

                                      5.0

                                      Dined on February 13, 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Love Elephant Sushi in Hayes Valley! We had an early Valentine's Day dinner here, and while we waited for our table, the host Elena was so warm and welcoming and offered us some prosecco to ease the wait. Ambience is great for friends or an intimate dinner, sushi is delicious, and drinks are fun. Highly recommend!

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                                    8. Charlie

                                      San Diego2 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      Dined on February 3, 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      One of my best food experiences. Remember pre-pandemic when wait staff was attentive? That was the level of service. The food was just heavenly. Albacore Tataki on Himilyan Rock Salt tickled different areas of my taste buds. The food kept getting better. Chef Ochko Roll was prepared with such precision the hamachi belly, avocado, & crunchy garlic were like time release explosions of flavor. I didn't think it could get any better. Then the flaming Sea Bass was brought to the table. The presentation as the sea bass was flame cooked at the table built anticipation. The combination of flavors was like a symphony in your mouth. If you want a culinary experience Elephant Sushi is the place to go.

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                                    9. Marcia VIP

                                      San Francisco1 review

                                      5.0

                                      Dined on February 1, 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 4
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Tiffany was one of the best managers I’ve ever had in a restaurant. I want to come back just because she was so nice.

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                                    10. Shevaun

                                      San Francisco1 review

                                      5.0

                                      Dined on February 1, 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Popped in before the ballet. Restaurant was busy but staff was very friendly and the restaurant had a good vibe. Dinner was pricey, but delicious.

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                                    FAQs

                                    Elephant Sushi Hayes Valley offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 400-4018.

                                    Elephant Sushi Hayes Valley is rated 4.6 stars by 321 OpenTable diners.

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

                                    Make a reservation

                                    2 people
                                    7:00 PM
                                    Booked 30 times today

                                    Order delivery or takeout

                                    Google Map for Elephant Sushi Hayes Valley

                                    400 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102-4303

                                    Additional information

                                    • Cross street
                                      We are located at the intersection of Grove and Gough Streets.
                                    • Neighborhood
                                      Western Addition
                                    • Hours of operation
                                      Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
                                    • Price
                                      $31 to $50
                                    • Cuisines
                                      Sushi, Japanese, Unspecified
                                    • Dining style
                                      Casual Dining
                                    • Dress code
                                      Casual Dress
                                    • Parking details
                                      Street Parking
                                    • Payment options
                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                    • Additional
                                      Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access
                                    • Website
                                      https://elephantsushi.com/
                                    • Phone number
                                      (415) 400-4018
                                    • Catering
                                      We are happy to cater your next event. Give us a call.
                                    • Private party facilities
                                      Looking to host a private event? Give us a call. We're happy to discuss what you're looking for and see if we're a good fit for the occasion.
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