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Large Party Room - ABSteak by Chef Akira Back - San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

ABSteak by Chef Akira Back - San Francisco

4.5
4.5
44 Reviews
$50 and over
Korean

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
Korean steakhouse with dry-aged meats, expertly crafted cocktails and world-class service where the heart and soul of authentic Korean flavors seamlessly intertwine with the essence of a fine steakhouse.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Korean, Steakhouse, Barbecue
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 421-9014
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighbourhood
    SOMA
  • Cross Street
    Ellis & Cyril Magnin
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 44 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ABSteak by Chef Akira Back in San Francisco offers a "great high-end KBBQ" experience with "uncompromising quality of meat." Guests rave about the "fantastic service" and "delicious food," including standout dishes like the "Satsuma Wagyu" and "Galbi fried rice." The "beautiful ambiance" and attentive staff make it a must-visit.

44 Reviews
  1. MO (Marilen)

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! The food was so delicious! Love this place! Staff was friendly & warm! Service is great! Will be going back with more friends. Thank you to who served us for your excellent service 💛

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  2. Robert

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great value! Will be back again! Thanks for a great dining experience.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great high-end k bbq/ steakhouse SF needed. Quality of meat is uncompromising. Creative, and well-accompanying kitchen dishes should not be overlooked. The Chef is very handsome as well.

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  4. Jordan

    VIP

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Why was the interior temperature so cold. It was freezing

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  5. Travis

    Amarillo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and better food. Loved the galbi and the ribeye

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  6. Ashley

    Montana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! The service was excellent and the food was very delicious. I like how they cook the meats for you.

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  7. Julia

    VIP

    Tokyo

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceeded expectations. THey cook your food your you at the table. We got the Chadolm Snow Flower Kkkotsal, Dry-Aged robeye, and Satsuma Wgayu. They were all diffeent and delicious. The Satsuma Wagyu is very very special melts in your mouth. Highly recommend. The Gal Bi fried rice is delicious. Egge souffle also rewlly great. Skip the kimchi fried rice. The Galbi one is better . Asparagus and musrooms very good. We opted out of the Wagyu pizza even though they recommended it bc we didn't want raw on a cold day, and seemed not that authentic. But many around us ordered it. The ice creams/gelatos are all DELICIOUS!!! Leechee, Black sesame, green tea, and coconut w chocolate chips and almonds . They were SUPER special. Not too sweet. The Hanwoo desset is beautiful and delicious, unique, Yu won't be disappointed w the presentation, it's fun. Service fantastic start to finish.Banchan very enjoyable and they will give as much as you want proactively. We loved it al and will return. Soon!

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  8. Christine

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AB Steak is a great restaurant for non traditional high end Korean bbq. The main wait staff was helpful and engaging but a lot of the side dishes were not flavorful and did not highlight the dishes (kimchi and radish kimchi). The mushroom dish was excellent and the wagyu pizza was an interesting take. The meats were good but the traditional sauces were not offered. Rice paper wraps and sesame oil with salt and pepper should be a staple. Garlic chips were offered instead of garlic slivers. While I understand the meal was meant for a wider audience we should also ensure those who have tried Korean bbq is also appeased. Service was wonderful.

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  9. Samuel

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Similar concept to Cote, not as good. Wish they had a set menu as well.

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  10. alan

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food were excellent! Highly recommend

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ABSteak by Chef Akira Back - San Francisco is rated 4.5 stars by 44 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for ABSteak by Chef Akira Back - San Francisco

124 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Ellis & Cyril Magnin
  • Neighbourhood
    SOMA
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Korean, Steakhouse, Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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