KAIYŌ Rooftop

Name: KAIYŌ Rooftop
Address: 701 3rd Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94107
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.0

SOMA · Japanese

701 3rd Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94107Directions

4.0852 reviews

People say this rooftop bar offers amazing views of the city skyline and Bay Bridge, with delicious food like sushi, wagyu sliders, and corn ribs. They also highlight the great service, lively atmosphere, and the availability of heaters and blankets for comfort. Some reviews mention the service can be slow and inattentive.

Rooftop sushi with city views and busy weekends.

KAIYŌ Rooftop is a $$ Japanese restaurant in SOMA, San Francisco. It has logged 4,457 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Thursday afternoons. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

Upscale bar with a tropical theme, serving Japanese & Peruvian bites, plus cocktails.

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Why go

KAIYŌ Rooftop is a Japanese restaurant and cocktail bar with skyline views, sushi, drinks, and a rooftop setting that diners describe as excellent in both food and ambiance. Google has it at 4.0 across 892 reviews, while Blackbird shows 4,457 all-time on-chain check-ins.

Reviewers specifically praise the Lima Roll, Kaiyo Roll, Cesar Salad, sushi, and drinks. The room can run loud and cool, according to guests, but heat lamps help on colder nights. Saturday and Sunday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Fast facts

KAIYŌ Rooftop has 4,457 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins.
Saturday and Sunday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
Google shows a 4.0 rating from 892 reviews.
Reviewers call out city views, sushi, drinks, and rooftop ambiance.
Guests note it can get loud and cool, with heat lamps on cold nights.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Did you know

Blackbird check-ins run from a first recorded check-in on November 7, 2024 to a latest recorded check-in on August 5, 2026, totaling 4,457 all-time check-ins.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Amenities

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity155

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Flynet check ins

4,457

Neighborhood

SOMA

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№3

of 10 SOMA spots this month

vs neighborhood median

3.3× the SOMA median

SOMA percentile

Top 30% in SOMA

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 10 SOMA spots.

Last 30 days

155 check ins

−70% vs prior month

Sep 28Oct 27

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

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Inside KAIYŌ Rooftop

The experience

Upscale bar with a tropical theme, serving Japanese & Peruvian bites, plus cocktails.

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Review signal

4.0

852 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

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FAQ

How popular is KAIYŌ Rooftop?

KAIYŌ Rooftop has logged 4,457 check ins on Blackbird.

When is KAIYŌ Rooftop busiest?

KAIYŌ Rooftop is busiest on Thursday afternoons, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does KAIYŌ Rooftop serve?

KAIYŌ Rooftop serves Japanese and Cocktail Bar cuisine.

How expensive is KAIYŌ Rooftop?

KAIYŌ Rooftop is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at KAIYŌ Rooftop?

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