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Jin Sho, Palo Alto, CA

Jin Sho

4.6
4.6
68 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Innovative
Feast on artfully prepared Japanese cuisine at Jin Sho. Its contemporary setting features an open kitchen and sushi bar for guests to watch the skillful chefs prepare their meals. Jin Sho owners and Executive Chefs Ichiro Takahashi and Noriomi Kaneko bring a fusion of flavor to creative dishes using fresh, quality ingredients.

Guests can start their dining experience with a Yellowtail Jalapeño or Miso Black Cod Appetizer marinated for 3 days. They can then enjoy an entrée of an array of seasonal fish or enjoy a higher quality of common nigiri such as Blue Fin Tuna from Japan. We are excited to serve you many different kinds of fish beyond what you may find at other establishments. The chefs work tirelessly with distributors to bring the best and most unique fish & sake.

Established in 2007, Jin Sho has reviews in San Francisco Magazine and San Jose Mercury News. Prior to opening JIN SHO, the chefs mastered their craft at Nobu NY.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Fusion / Eclectic, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 11:30 am–1:30 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 321-3454
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Kaneko & Ichiro

What 68 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Innovative

  • Peninsula

    Innovative

  • Peninsula

    Healthy

  • Peninsula

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jin Sho offers a delightful experience with "phenomenal sushi expertly prepared" and an impressive sake list. This authentic Japanese spot is praised for its "amazing food" and "impeccable service," making it a top choice in the Bay Area. While some service aspects need updating, the culinary quality remains consistently high.

68 Reviews
  1. Yeuen

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently excellent, no fuss, superb sushi and chirashi. We are v picky. Really.

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  2. Nicky

    VIP

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and service was excellent. We really enjoyed our evening in this lovely neighbourhood restaurant

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  3. Carol

    VIP

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The fish was really fresh and well prepared. Sashimi had a couple of more uncommon ingredients, such as octopus, and the high grade of tuna was appreciated. Chirashi sushi contained some fish we'd never had, even in Japan, which was welcome. The green tea tiramisu proved an interesting and tasty dessert. We will definitely return soon!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious and the service was great, highly recommend their salmon torro.

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  5. Luis

    VIP

    San Francisco

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Japanese food in the Bay Area. I always return to Jin Sho!

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  6. jeff

    San Francisco

    46 reviews

    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Phenomenal sushi expertly prepared and friendly service.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. TheIronDuke

    San Francisco

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Just really good food and excellent service. Draft Japanese beers. Reasonable portions. Not overly fancy but nice decor. Very comfortable noise level so you could actually talk. Definitely will return.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, professional service - highly recommend!

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  9. LousViews

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The staff was wonderful. Very friendly and attentive. The food was good, not great. We tried a variety (rolls, chefs choice, edamame, salad, entree) and there were some inconsistencies across the sushi. Food quality and flavor was average. The restaurant could use a good cleaning.

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  10. StanforDrew

    San Francisco

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jinsho always has great variety and quality of sushi. They have a relatively limited but great tasting kitchen menu as well, but the real star is the sashimi and sushi. Great quality, great breadth, lots of fresh options from Japan. Also a terrific sake list. You pay for quality, but one of the most consistent, authentic, and high quality sushi restaurants in the Bay Area.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Jin Sho does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Jin Sho also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 321-3454.

Jin Sho is rated 4.6 stars by 68 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 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Jin Sho

454 S California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Palo Alto
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 11:30 am–1:30 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Fusion / Eclectic, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kaneko & Ichiro
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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