Atami - Reviews

It’s such a beautiful place, but the service was awful. We arrived at the same time as another group, and the waitress decided to attend them fully, leaving us waiting for like 35 minutes. When she finally came to take our order, she was apathetic and rude and demanded a minimum consumption of $20 per person for food (not including drinks) or she wouldn’t serve us anything. They should have a sign by the entrance about this policy instead of making us wait and then treating us like a bother. We left, so we couldn’t try the food, but it wouldn’t taste good with that kind of service. Find another place to eat sushi.

My experience was terrible. The lady who served us was incredibly rude and it took her over 30 minutes to even attend to us. We genuinely felt excluded. Despite waiting, she interrupted my sister to inform us about a minimum spend of $20 per person for food. If this is the policy, it should be stated upfront to avoid wasting our time. I'm unsure if we were treated so rudely because we are locals (she was attending others well), but I strongly advise against going. There are better places.

My experience at this restaurant was exceptional, particularly with the sushi. I can confidently say it's the best sushi I've ever had in my life. While I haven't tried enough sushi places in San Francisco to declare it the best in the city, my personal experience was outstanding. Be prepared to be patient, as it's a mom and pop operation behind the counter, but the wait is absolutely worth it for the quality of the food.

My experience at this Marina District favorite was truly special. The sashimi and sushi are prepared individually just for you, highlighting their dedication to freshness. The restaurant is run by a lovely elderly husband and wife, contributing to a timeless feeling. Be aware that arriving around 8 pm might mean a wait, so it's wiser to go early or late. I very much enjoyed being in "their" presence.

I'd like to give 7 Stars. This is a lovely little Sushi Bar with one of the best sushi I've ever had. I have to add something: Every second is worth the wait. Be sure you'll be rewarded! ありがとう for having us.

My experience at this restaurant was exceptional. It's the best sushi restaurant I've been to in San Francisco, offering very high quality food and a great atmosphere. I find myself visiting as often as possible. It's a fantastic choice for a date night or for a gathering with friends. I highly recommend trying the Atami Yummy roll.

My experience at Atami was fantastic! It's the best spot to grab sushi around, offering a great neighborhood feel. The people who work there are simply the best, treating everyone like family. The sushi is absolutely amazing, with new specials always circulating. I couldn't recommend it more!

My experience at this restaurant was absolutely fantastic! The food was amazing and delicious. The service and welcome were discreet, courteous, and attentive. The location was relaxing and intimate. I have many, many compliments for the staff; they were brilliant!

My experience at this restaurant was overwhelmingly negative due to poor service overall. There was no wait staff tending to customers, and it took an unacceptable 20 minutes to order. After waiting almost an hour, with no food arriving, we ultimately walked out. There was a poor management of expectations as we were not told it would be a long wait. Had we known, we wouldn't have wasted over an hour to not eat anything. Furthermore, I felt the waitress was rude/dismissive regarding the extended wait time. We received no proactive updates about the food's delay; only when we specifically asked did she provide one. It makes one wonder if the food would have been addressed at all if it had taken over an hour to arrive. This is a weird way of doing business. If you are tight on time or value your time, I would avoid this place.

My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! It's an amazing hidden gem of a sushi spot, run by a quiet, dedicated couple in a cozy space. The sushi is very good, and I will definitely be going back again.