Best Japanese Restaurants in Fillmore
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Akira Japanese Restaurant
Kaiseki-style omakase with seasonal ingredients and rotating fresh fish in an intimate Lower Pacific Heights room
Notable Picks
A kaiseki-leaning omakase room on a quiet Fillmore block where the chef rotates seasonal fish and builds multi-course sets like the Shokado Bento Box and Dobin Mushi — dishes you rarely see outside dedicated kaiseki houses in SF. The intimate scale keeps it conversational at dinner and near-silent at lunch, rewarding solo diners and small parties who want to eat at the chef's pace rather than their own.
Must-Try Dishes:
Omakase, Hamachi Kama, Spicy Tuna Roll
What Makes it Special: Kaiseki-style omakase with seasonal ingredients and rotating fresh fish in an intimate Lower Pacific Heights room
Worthy Picks
#2
Aji Kiji
7.8
Neighborhood sushi bar on Fillmore that leans upscale with well-cut nigiri, generous chirashi, and a quieter, date-friendly vibe. It’s a reliable choice when you want quality fish and attentive service without full omakase formality.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bluefin toro nigiri, Chirashi bowl, Hamachi kama
What Makes it Special: Upmarket neighborhood sushi with careful cuts and calm pacing.