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RANZAN, Redwood City, CA

RANZAN

4.8
4.8
65 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 p.m.

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Experiences are available.
Our mission is to provide authentic Japanese food and exceptional “Omotenashi” services for people who love Japanese traditions, culture and food.​

The name came from 嵐山 "Arashiyama" which also can be read as Ranzan. Arashiyama is a location in Kyoto, Japan where the Ranzan restaurant concept came from. ​

At Ranzan, the menu will change every month according to the seasons in Japan.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Japanese (Kaiseki), Japanese (Kyoto-style)
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is free after 8pm in Redwood City. The closest parking is at the Library or City Hall.
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    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
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Experiences

  • Hana Kaiseki Lunch Set

    US$117.60 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Hana Kaiseki lunch set. Includes 9 dishes We do not allow children under the age of 12 in the dining room unless they are able to partake in the full tasting menu. Many guests are celebrating a special occasion and look forward to a relaxing, uninterrupted evening. If a child is with the group, the group will be placed in a private room with a fee. We cannot do celiac disease specific menu. We can substitute gluten products like flour, but we cannot omit all traces of gluten from our dishes. Please specify allergens before dining. We may not be able to accommodate all allergens. No animals or pets are allowed in the dining area except for service dogs.
  • Shokado Bento Lunch Set

    US$81.60 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Beautify crafted lunch set that includes a starter, 2 set of bento box style with 6-7 small plates from sashimi to simmered dishes. We do not allow children under the age of 12 in the dining room unless they are able to partake in the full tasting menu. Many guests are celebrating a special occasion and look forward to a relaxing, uninterrupted evening. If a child is with the group, the group will be placed in a private room with a fee. We cannot do celiac disease specific menu. We can substitute gluten products like flour, but we cannot omit all traces of gluten from our dishes. Please specify allergens before dining. We may not be able to accommodate all allergens.
  • Ohara Kaiseki Course

    US$189.60 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Ohara Kaiseki tasting course which includes 11 dishes. We do not allow children under the age of 12 in the dining room unless they are able to partake in the full tasting menu. Many guests are celebrating a special occasion and look forward to a relaxing, uninterrupted evening. If a child is with the group, the group will be placed in a private room with a fee. We cannot do celiac disease specific menu. We can substitute gluten products like flour, but we cannot omit all traces of gluten from our dishes. Please specify allergens before dining. We may not be able to accommodate all allergens. No animals or pets are allowed in the dining area except for service dogs.
    Ohara Kaiseki Course photo

What 65 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

65 Reviews
  1. Isabel VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for lunch. Amazing kaiseki, service and sake testing. Restaurant was quiet and relaxing. Will go back for dinner soon.

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  2. NamrataB

    San Francisco7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Outstanding service, 5-6 courses were great and the other 5 not so much. Dessert could use a boost, the chestnut cake was dry and the fruit not the best quality. Great for a first time omakase experience in my backyard! Easy peezy parking, and the ladies who served left a memorable impression.

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  3. Andrew

    San Francisco22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent menu, authentic, umami in everything. The restaurant itself could use a bit more decor but the food, chef and service was outstanding.

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  4. Jeffrey

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had lunch for two at Ranzan and had a wonderful experience from the moment we stepped inside -- felt like we had been transported to a peaceful environment with no traces of downtown Redwood City. We had the Shokadou Bento Lunch Set, and it was well crafted with lots of tasty smaller portions. We really enjoyed the Wagyu beef among other things. Service was perfect and overall I would highly recommend for a special occasion, business meal or time out with a spouse or good friend.

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  5. Omsfoodie

    San Francisco18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very elegant well spaced dinner Kieseki Japanese style. Authentic and Flavorful.

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  6. SuperMan VIP

    San Francisco9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 25, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service and Food are great, the only thing is the lighting is too bright for my eyes and the table was a little wobbling. Also, I don't like the layout of the tables, makes me feel like eating at the cafeteria. Some wall divider or some privacy between tables will be good...

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food is good but still over priced. I think overall it’s not worth it.

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I think it is far over priced and the taste as well as the quality is really not up to the level

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  9. Steve

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 8, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time there. We shall be back when they change their menu. They are relatively expensive but provide good value.

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  10. HeatherK

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly a remarkable experience- visually each course is stunning and every bite delicious.

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FAQs

RANZAN is rated 4.8 stars by 65 OpenTable diners.

RANZAN does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.

Select a time

Experiences are available.
Google Map for RANZAN

921 Main St, Redwood City, CA 94063

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Japanese (Kaiseki), Japanese (Kyoto-style)
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is free after 8pm in Redwood City. The closest parking is at the Library or City Hall.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
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