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aíso

The Castro · Vegetarian / Vegan

4068 18th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94114Directions
4.7★★★★★★★★★★125 reviews

Diners like this vegan restaurant's creative and flavorful plant-based tapas, especially the popular oyster mushroom skewers and garlic udon noodles. They also highlight the warm, inviting atmosphere and the exceptional, attentive service. Guests mention the delicious and inventive cocktails, with many appreciating the reasonable prices.

Plant-based cooking with busy weekends and mushroom skewers worth returning for.

aíso is a $$ Vegetarian / Vegan restaurant in The Castro, San Francisco. It has logged 2,031 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Wednesday late nights. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

Monday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday5:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
welcometoaiso.com

Why go

aíso is a $$ vegetarian/vegan restaurant with a 4.7 Google rating from 147 reviews and 2,031 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins. Highlighted reviews praise creative, flavor-driven cooking, including plant-based dishes and mocktails.

The dishes named in the highlighted reviews are the mushroom skewers, garlic udon, and walnut pesto, with mocktails also getting direct praise. One reviewer called the food “some of the best” they had tasted; another wanted to return just for the mushrooms.

Blackbird check-ins are busiest on Saturday and Sunday. If you are going at night, note the reviewer warning: the kitchen may close earlier than the bar.

editorial/ updated 29d ago

Fast facts

  • aíso has 2,031 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Sunday.
  • Google shows a 4.7 rating from 147 reviews.
  • Highlighted reviews praise both the food and mocktails.
  • One reviewer singled out the mushroom skewers as return-worthy.
editorial/ updated 29d ago

Did you know

aíso has drawn 2,031 Blackbird on-chain check-ins, with Saturdays and Sundays leading the traffic.

editorial/ updated 29d ago

Amenities

Meals

BreakfastBrunchLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutReservationsRestroom

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 29d ago

Full menu

appetizers

  • yuca sticks

    passion fruit mostarda

    $9.00
  • heart of palm fritto

    watercress aioli

    $15.00
  • cucumber kimchi

    carrot, chive

    $7.00
  • beet tartare

    wasabi crème fraîche, cucumber, sesame

    $12.00
  • gems

    market fruit, walnut, pickled shallot, papaya champagne vin

    $17.00

soups

  • curried butternut squash soup

    pepitas, chili flakes, cilantro

    $9.00

small-plates

  • oyster mushroom skewers

    tamari, toasted coriander

    $17.00
  • pineapple + tofu skewers

    adobo

    $14.00
  • jerk sliders

    pineapple slaw, miso mayo

    $18.00

mains

  • roasted cauliflower

    sikil pak, sour orange onion

    $18.00

pasta

  • kale + walnut pesto

    rigatoni, blistered cherry tomato, basil, lemon

    $22.00

More

  • beyond sausage

    $6.00
seed menu intel/ updated 29d ago

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Activity125
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Flynet check ins

2,031

Neighborhood

The Castro

Last 30 days

125 check ins

−50% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 16Oct 15

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

Thursdaytoday
12a12p11p
Monday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday5:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Inside aíso

Review signal

4.7

125 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 29d ago

Guide

Inside aíso

Why go

aíso is a $$ vegetarian/vegan restaurant with a 4.7 Google rating from 147 reviews and 2,031 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins. Highlighted reviews praise creative, flavor-driven cooking, including plant-based dishes and mocktails.

The dishes named in the highlighted reviews are the mushroom skewers, garlic udon, and walnut pesto, with mocktails also getting direct praise. One reviewer called the food “some of the best” they had tasted; another wanted to return just for the mushrooms.

Blackbird check-ins are busiest on Saturday and Sunday. If you are going at night, note the reviewer warning: the kitchen may close earlier than the bar.

editorial/ updated 29d ago

Review signal

4.7

125 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 29d ago

Full menu

appetizers

  • yuca sticks

    passion fruit mostarda

    $9.00
  • heart of palm fritto

    watercress aioli

    $15.00
  • cucumber kimchi

    carrot, chive

    $7.00
  • beet tartare

    wasabi crème fraîche, cucumber, sesame

    $12.00
  • gems

    market fruit, walnut, pickled shallot, papaya champagne vin

    $17.00

soups

  • curried butternut squash soup

    pepitas, chili flakes, cilantro

    $9.00

small-plates

  • oyster mushroom skewers

    tamari, toasted coriander

    $17.00
  • pineapple + tofu skewers

    adobo

    $14.00
  • jerk sliders

    pineapple slaw, miso mayo

    $18.00

mains

  • roasted cauliflower

    sikil pak, sour orange onion

    $18.00

pasta

  • kale + walnut pesto

    rigatoni, blistered cherry tomato, basil, lemon

    $22.00

More

  • beyond sausage

    $6.00
seed menu intel/ updated 29d ago

Amenities

Meals

BreakfastBrunchLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutReservationsRestroom

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 29d ago

Fast facts

  • aíso has 2,031 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Sunday.
  • Google shows a 4.7 rating from 147 reviews.
  • Highlighted reviews praise both the food and mocktails.
  • One reviewer singled out the mushroom skewers as return-worthy.
editorial/ updated 29d ago

Did you know

aíso has drawn 2,031 Blackbird on-chain check-ins, with Saturdays and Sundays leading the traffic.

editorial/ updated 29d ago
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FAQ

How popular is aíso?

aíso has logged 2,031 check ins on Blackbird.

When is aíso busiest?

aíso is busiest on Wednesday late nights, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does aíso serve?

aíso serves Vegetarian / Vegan cuisine.

How expensive is aíso?

aíso is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at aíso?

Download the Blackbird app, visit aíso in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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