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Rintaro

Mission · Japanese

82 14th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103Directions
4.5★★★★★★★★★★1,383 reviews

People say this Japanese izakaya restaurant serves delicious yakitori, tonkatsu, and hojicha panna cotta. They highlight the authentic, vibrant atmosphere and the friendly, attentive service. They also like the reasonable prices and the option to order a tasting menu.

Cozy Japanese cooking with strong Saturday and Thursday check-in draw.

Rintaro is a $$$ Japanese restaurant in Mission, San Francisco. It has logged 4,604 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Saturday late nights. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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Monday5:00 – 10:00 PM
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday5:00 – 10:00 PM
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The experience

Sit at the bar to watch the kitchen execute dishes with focused precision. The experience runs from the ume welcome drink through to dishes like sashimi with yuzu paste, yellowtail katsu, and passionfruit profiterole.

Google Places/ updated 116d ago

Why go

Rintaro serves Japanese izakaya fare with emphasis on execution. The sashimi sampler, yellowtail katsu, and yakitori—particularly trumpet mushroom and chicken thigh sansho—demonstrate clean, precise flavors. The interior, built by the chef's father, features clay walls and deliberate design. The space feels intentional without excess.

Google Places/ updated 116d ago

Fast facts

  • Rintaro has 4,604 Blackbird on-chain check-ins all-time.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Thursday.
  • Google users rate it 4.5 from 1,431 reviews.
  • One highlighted diner named the trumpet mushroom yakitori as the favorite dish.
  • A reviewer described reservations as seemingly mandatory after an April 2026 dinner.
editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Rintaro has logged 4,604 Blackbird check-ins, with Saturday and Thursday standing out as its busiest days.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Good to know

  • Reservations are mandatory.
  • The bar offers sightlines to the kitchen.
  • Busiest on Saturdays and Tuesdays.
Google Places/ updated 116d ago

Amenities

Meals

DinnerDessert

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups
Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Full menu

More

  • Hirame no Kobujime

    Konbu-cured San Francisco hook and line halibut with Half Moon Bay wasabi

    $27.00
  • Kanpachi no Sashimi

    Baja yellowtail amberjack with yuzu kosho and Half Moon Bay wasabi

    $27.00
  • Honmaguro no Sashimi

    San Diego bluefin tuna with wasabi leaf pickle and Half Moon Bay wasabi

    $30.00
  • San Ten Mori

    Sashimi plate with San Diego honmaguro, Baja kanpachi, konbu-cured hirame and Half Moon Bay wasabi

    $45.00
  • Gindara no Sunomono

    Saikyo miso-cured Ft. Bragg black cod with Hikari Farm cucumbers in sweet vinegar

    $25.00
  • Yosedofu

    Housemade silken tofu with Meiji soy milk, freshly shaved katsuobushi, ginger, scallion and shiitake shoyu

    $15.00
  • Dashimaki Tamago

    Fancy folded omelet with Riverdog Farm eggs and freshly shaved katsuobushi dashi

    $15.00

salads

  • Ika no Nuta

    Hikari Farm mizuna, tokyo turnip, fuji apple, scallion and Monterey Bay squid with mustardy sweet white miso

    $17.00
  • Shungiku Kamo Sarada

    Hikari Farm chrysanthemum greens with charcoal-grilled Sonoma Liberty duck breast and kumquat

    $24.00

appetizers

  • Hanetsuki Gyoza

    Becker Lane Berkshire pork gyoza with chicken foot jelly and "wings"

    $22.00
  • Teba no Karaage

    Japanese fried chicken wings with smoky tare and sansho pepper

    $16.00
  • Kabocha Korokke

    Kabocha squash and potato croquettes with fresh Acme panko, snowy cabbage and curry salt

    $17.00
seed menu intel/ updated 10d ago

No check in signal yet — activity shows up here once people start checking in on Blackbird.

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity199
check ins · last 30 days · active todaycheck ins · last 30 daysactive today

Flynet check ins

4,604

Neighborhood

Mission

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№2

of 10 Mission spots this month

vs neighborhood median

2.7× the Mission median

Mission percentile

Top 20% in Mission

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

Last 30 days

199 check ins

−15% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 28Oct 27

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

Tuesdaytoday
12a12p11p
Monday5:00 – 10:00 PM
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday5:00 – 10:00 PM

Inside Rintaro

The experience

Sit at the bar to watch the kitchen execute dishes with focused precision. The experience runs from the ume welcome drink through to dishes like sashimi with yuzu paste, yellowtail katsu, and passionfruit profiterole.

Google Places/ updated 116d ago

Review signal

4.5

1,383 Google reviews

$$$

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Guide

Inside Rintaro

The experience

Sit at the bar to watch the kitchen execute dishes with focused precision. The experience runs from the ume welcome drink through to dishes like sashimi with yuzu paste, yellowtail katsu, and passionfruit profiterole.

Google Places/ updated 116d ago

Why go

Rintaro serves Japanese izakaya fare with emphasis on execution. The sashimi sampler, yellowtail katsu, and yakitori—particularly trumpet mushroom and chicken thigh sansho—demonstrate clean, precise flavors. The interior, built by the chef's father, features clay walls and deliberate design. The space feels intentional without excess.

Google Places/ updated 116d ago

Review signal

4.5

1,383 Google reviews

$$$

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

What to order

Google Places/ updated 116d ago

Full menu

More

  • Hirame no Kobujime

    Konbu-cured San Francisco hook and line halibut with Half Moon Bay wasabi

    $27.00
  • Kanpachi no Sashimi

    Baja yellowtail amberjack with yuzu kosho and Half Moon Bay wasabi

    $27.00
  • Honmaguro no Sashimi

    San Diego bluefin tuna with wasabi leaf pickle and Half Moon Bay wasabi

    $30.00
  • San Ten Mori

    Sashimi plate with San Diego honmaguro, Baja kanpachi, konbu-cured hirame and Half Moon Bay wasabi

    $45.00
  • Gindara no Sunomono

    Saikyo miso-cured Ft. Bragg black cod with Hikari Farm cucumbers in sweet vinegar

    $25.00
  • Yosedofu

    Housemade silken tofu with Meiji soy milk, freshly shaved katsuobushi, ginger, scallion and shiitake shoyu

    $15.00
  • Dashimaki Tamago

    Fancy folded omelet with Riverdog Farm eggs and freshly shaved katsuobushi dashi

    $15.00

salads

  • Ika no Nuta

    Hikari Farm mizuna, tokyo turnip, fuji apple, scallion and Monterey Bay squid with mustardy sweet white miso

    $17.00
  • Shungiku Kamo Sarada

    Hikari Farm chrysanthemum greens with charcoal-grilled Sonoma Liberty duck breast and kumquat

    $24.00

appetizers

  • Hanetsuki Gyoza

    Becker Lane Berkshire pork gyoza with chicken foot jelly and "wings"

    $22.00
  • Teba no Karaage

    Japanese fried chicken wings with smoky tare and sansho pepper

    $16.00
  • Kabocha Korokke

    Kabocha squash and potato croquettes with fresh Acme panko, snowy cabbage and curry salt

    $17.00
seed menu intel/ updated 10d ago

Good to know

  • Reservations are mandatory.
  • The bar offers sightlines to the kitchen.
  • Busiest on Saturdays and Tuesdays.
Google Places/ updated 116d ago

Amenities

Meals

DinnerDessert

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups
Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

  • Rintaro has 4,604 Blackbird on-chain check-ins all-time.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Thursday.
  • Google users rate it 4.5 from 1,431 reviews.
  • One highlighted diner named the trumpet mushroom yakitori as the favorite dish.
  • A reviewer described reservations as seemingly mandatory after an April 2026 dinner.
editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Rintaro has logged 4,604 Blackbird check-ins, with Saturday and Thursday standing out as its busiest days.

editorial/ updated 10d ago
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FAQ

How popular is Rintaro?

Rintaro has logged 4,604 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Rintaro busiest?

Rintaro is busiest on Saturday late nights, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Rintaro serve?

Rintaro serves Japanese cuisine.

How expensive is Rintaro?

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

How do I check in at Rintaro?

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

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