Elephant SushiRussian Hill

Russian Hill · Sushi

1916 Hyde Street, San FranciscoDirections

4.4519 reviews

Diners say this restaurant offers exceptionally fresh and high-quality sushi and sashimi, with some highlighting the generous portions of fish. They also mention the friendly and attentive staff, who contribute to a positive dining experience. Others appreciate the cozy and welcoming atmosphere, describing it as a great spot to hang out with friends.

A data-backed sushi favorite with weekend heat and serious crowd validation.

Elephant Sushi is a $$ Sushi restaurant in Russian Hill, San Francisco. It has logged 7,440 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Wednesday late nights. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

Quick, attentive service paired with well-seasoned food. Friday nights draw crowds looking for solid vibes.

Google Places/ updated 122d ago

Why go

Elephant Sushi pulls steady traffic in Russian Hill, especially on weekends. The kitchen delivers well-seasoned, filling plates. Staff moves with purpose and genuine hospitality. You'll leave satisfied.

Google Places/ updated 122d ago

Fast facts

Elephant Sushi holds a 4.8 Google rating from 7,451 reviews.
Blackbird has recorded 7,440 all-time on-chain check-ins here.
Saturday and Sunday are the busiest Blackbird check-in days.
One highlighted review praises attentive service and says a large group was accommodated after a short wait.
The pineapple fried rice gets a specific shout-out for arriving in a half-cut pineapple.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Blackbird users have checked in 6,151 times since October 3, 2024, with weekends leading the traffic.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Good to know

Busiest on Saturday and Sunday.
4.8 rating from 6,240 Google reviews.
Website: https://elephantsushi.com/

Google Places/ updated 122d ago

Amenities

Meals

DinnerDessert

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsRestroomGood for kids

Dietary

Vegetarian

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity254

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Flynet check ins

7,440

Neighborhood

Russian Hill

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№1

of 6 Russian Hill spots this month

vs neighborhood median

1.7× the Russian Hill median

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 6 Russian Hill spots.

Last 30 days

254 check ins

−43% vs prior month

Sep 28Oct 27

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

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Inside Elephant Sushi

The experience

Quick, attentive service paired with well-seasoned food. Friday nights draw crowds looking for solid vibes.

Google Places/ updated 122d ago

Review signal

4.4

519 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

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FAQ

How popular is Elephant Sushi?

Elephant Sushi has logged 7,440 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Elephant Sushi busiest?

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

What kind of food does Elephant Sushi serve?

Elephant Sushi serves Sushi cuisine.

How expensive is Elephant Sushi?

Elephant Sushi is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Elephant Sushi?

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