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Niku

Design District · Steakhouse

61 Division St, San Francisco, CA, 94103Directions
4.5★★★★★★★★★★853 reviews

Diners like this steakhouse's exceptional quality steaks, including Japanese wagyu, and highlight delicious appetizers like bone marrow and crispy potatoes. They also frequently mention the attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly staff, who provide outstanding service. Guests appreciate the elegant, modern, and cozy atmosphere, making it ideal for special occasions.

Steakhouse backed by big ratings and review receipts.

Niku is a $$$ Steakhouse restaurant in Design District, San Francisco. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

Monday5:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday5:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday5:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday5:00 – 9:00 PM
nikusteakhouse.com

The experience

Japanese-American menu of house-cut wagyu & local sides by the Omakase Group (Omakase, Dumpling Time).

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Why go

Niku is a $$$$ steakhouse with a heavyweight public score: 4.8 stars across 3,177 Google reviews. The strongest review signals point to attentive, explanatory service and a menu built for people who want to compare cuts, not just order “a steak.”

Blackbird shows 33 all-time on-chain check-ins, with activity running from October 3, 2024 to August 5, 2025. Tuesday and Thursday are its busiest Blackbird days.

The dish chatter is precise: reviewers call out short rib, zabuton, lobster roll, strip loin, and flank steak, while one explicitly advises skipping the tongue. Lunch also gets a practical nod as the less-crowded move versus dinner.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Fast facts

  • Niku holds a 4.8 Google rating from 3,177 reviews.
  • Blackbird records 33 all-time on-chain check-ins for Niku.
  • Tuesday and Thursday are Niku’s busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • One reviewer says lunch is way less crowded than dinner.
  • Reviewers specifically praised servers Ruben and Leo for guidance through the meats.
editorial/ updated 11d ago

Did you know

Blackbird data shows Niku’s busiest check-in days are Tuesday and Thursday.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Amenities

Meals

DinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups
Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Full menu

small-plates

  • market little gem salad

    caramelized stone fruit, burnt honey, toasted marcona almonds, pecorino, cherry vinaigrette

    $22.00
  • shigoku oysters

    piel de sapo melon gelee, serpent cucumber, borage flower, mint oil

    $33.00
  • local king salmon crudo

    watermelon dashi, tokyo turnip, snap peas, trout roe, fig oil

    $35.00
  • grilled shishitos

    sudachi lime juice, pickled garlic, spot prawn & anchovy aioli, katsuobushi

    $21.00
  • white asparagus

    vichyssoise, pickled green strawberry, fried sourdough, chervil

    $28.00
  • beef tartare

    fermented pepper & lime, shinko pear, fudgy egg yolk, crispy beef tendon

    $32.00
  • porcini en brodo

    casoncelli pasta, caramelized onions, pea tendrils, candied walnuts

    $34.00
  • chawanmushi

    roasted chicken breast, morel mushroom, spring onion, peas, jus

    $32.00
  • soft shell crab

    green tomato chow-chow, ramp hollandaise, rampch powder, avocado

    $36.00
  • crispy pig ears

    chili de arbol, fish sauce caramel, cilantro, allium flowers

    $24.00
  • wagyu tsukune

    domestic & japanese wagyu, ginger, scallion, egg yolk, tare sauce

    $24.00
  • bone marrow

    short rib, morel mushrooms, pickled pearl onion, horseradish

    $33.00
seed menu intel/ updated 11d ago

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Flynet check ins

33

Neighborhood

Design District

Monday5:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday5:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday5:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday5:00 – 9:00 PM

Inside Niku

The experience

Japanese-American menu of house-cut wagyu & local sides by the Omakase Group (Omakase, Dumpling Time).

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Review signal

4.5

853 Google reviews

$$$$

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Guide

Inside Niku

The experience

Japanese-American menu of house-cut wagyu & local sides by the Omakase Group (Omakase, Dumpling Time).

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Why go

Niku is a $$$$ steakhouse with a heavyweight public score: 4.8 stars across 3,177 Google reviews. The strongest review signals point to attentive, explanatory service and a menu built for people who want to compare cuts, not just order “a steak.”

Blackbird shows 33 all-time on-chain check-ins, with activity running from October 3, 2024 to August 5, 2025. Tuesday and Thursday are its busiest Blackbird days.

The dish chatter is precise: reviewers call out short rib, zabuton, lobster roll, strip loin, and flank steak, while one explicitly advises skipping the tongue. Lunch also gets a practical nod as the less-crowded move versus dinner.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Review signal

4.5

853 Google reviews

$$$$

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Full menu

small-plates

  • market little gem salad

    caramelized stone fruit, burnt honey, toasted marcona almonds, pecorino, cherry vinaigrette

    $22.00
  • shigoku oysters

    piel de sapo melon gelee, serpent cucumber, borage flower, mint oil

    $33.00
  • local king salmon crudo

    watermelon dashi, tokyo turnip, snap peas, trout roe, fig oil

    $35.00
  • grilled shishitos

    sudachi lime juice, pickled garlic, spot prawn & anchovy aioli, katsuobushi

    $21.00
  • white asparagus

    vichyssoise, pickled green strawberry, fried sourdough, chervil

    $28.00
  • beef tartare

    fermented pepper & lime, shinko pear, fudgy egg yolk, crispy beef tendon

    $32.00
  • porcini en brodo

    casoncelli pasta, caramelized onions, pea tendrils, candied walnuts

    $34.00
  • chawanmushi

    roasted chicken breast, morel mushroom, spring onion, peas, jus

    $32.00
  • soft shell crab

    green tomato chow-chow, ramp hollandaise, rampch powder, avocado

    $36.00
  • crispy pig ears

    chili de arbol, fish sauce caramel, cilantro, allium flowers

    $24.00
  • wagyu tsukune

    domestic & japanese wagyu, ginger, scallion, egg yolk, tare sauce

    $24.00
  • bone marrow

    short rib, morel mushrooms, pickled pearl onion, horseradish

    $33.00
seed menu intel/ updated 11d ago

Amenities

Meals

DinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups
Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Fast facts

  • Niku holds a 4.8 Google rating from 3,177 reviews.
  • Blackbird records 33 all-time on-chain check-ins for Niku.
  • Tuesday and Thursday are Niku’s busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • One reviewer says lunch is way less crowded than dinner.
  • Reviewers specifically praised servers Ruben and Leo for guidance through the meats.
editorial/ updated 11d ago

Did you know

Blackbird data shows Niku’s busiest check-in days are Tuesday and Thursday.

editorial/ updated 11d ago
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FAQ

What kind of food does Niku serve?

Niku serves Steakhouse cuisine.

How expensive is Niku?

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

Where is Niku located?

Niku is located at 61 Division St, San Francisco, CA, 94103.

How do I check in at Niku?

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

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