Atami Sushi Bar & Grill — Restaurant in San Francisco

As a long-time resident in the area, I've explored the local sushi scene extensively, and Atami is a standout among its peers. Unlike neighboring spots that often overprice their offerings or prioritize alcohol over quality, Atami strikes a perfect balance. Their sushi is both well-crafted and reasonably priced.

What truly distinguishes Atami is the warm and attentive couple who run the restaurant. They possess an incredible knack for remembering your preferences, making each visit a personalized experience. This level of care and familiarity is something rare to find.

Atami has rightfully earned its place as a local favorite. It's not just a place to eat; it's an establishment where you're made to feel at home. The cozy atmosphere, the dedicated owners, and the consistently fantastic sushi all contribute to its exceptional reputation. If you're in search of outstanding sushi with a personal touch and affordability, Atami is the...

Had sashimi moriawase as an entree and chirashi sushi. The chirashi sushi consisted of 5-mm-thick slices of mediocre selection of fish, laid thinly over the sushi rice. Nothing else was on the rice, which was over-seasoned. There was no point of interest, no change in texture or character, no ikura, no shiso - it was devoid of the charm that one usually expects from a decent chirashi selection. Do not recommend at all. They should just remove it from the menu.

The sashimi moriawase had better, thicker cuts of fish, but the selection was nothing special and the portions were meager.

On the positive side, the ambiance of the restaurant feels very Japanese, it is small and narrow, feels cute and very clean. Service was okay, not great but not terrible.

Unfortunately, the quality of the food was underwhelming. We will not...

OK, I found Atami in probably 2001, ate there constantly since I moved out of SF in 2008, but everytime I go back I have to check in on Michelle and Wiley, and eat the best sushi. The last time was September 2022 but I forgot to write a review. I just was checking to make sure they are still around. I, and almost all the locals commenting are quite protective of Atami as it was fully local, not the ambiance, not the flash, just the family and great innovative sushi. I always took out of towners here one night just to show the local scene and they always loved it. I find it hard to believe Michelle would be "cold" as I see in some reviews. She and Willey completely remembered me my last visit after probably 8 years and again the sushi was superb. The more things change, the more we love that which...