“ I have been here multiple times for just casual eats or even a night out and every time is just as good. They are open super late, staff is friendly and sweet - very attentive without being overbearing. Highly recommend the pork belly skewers, fried chicken, drinks, desserts, and they have a great drink selection. ”

“ You found it, a good izakaya place. I typically think izakaya is a little hyped. Skewers are pricey for 1 piece of veg or a couple slices of meat. When you think about it, it's just a charcoal grilled skewer. This place is no different but everything tasted good and there is a wide variety on the menu. A good spot before a show at the masonic. ”

“ Great vibes in here! We arrived at 7pm on a Friday and were surprised to be seated right away! This is our 3rd time here and there's usually typically a wait (but that could also be happy hour times). I let my friends ordered and all the food HIT THE SPOT. See pictures for the description! The music was good, the ambiance (in the main room) was nice, and the food was very tasty!! ”

“ Fair price, good vibes, aesthetic interior, and good food! This place is warm and intimate and was super cute. Not crowded. Not wait time. Good for ramen and tempura! And sake! If the food had been a little more jaw dropping it would have gotten 5 stars. ”

“ Came here at night around 10pm, they have some specials that are cheaper at this hour, but if they were busy before it is common for them to run out of fish for the specials such as the salmon and tuna nigiri, etc. Ordered the Flaming Toro, Lion King Remix, Baked Mussels, A5 Wagyu Skewer, and the Sesame Mucho for dessert. The A5 skewer was good with its fatty and very flavorful parts but very expensive for what you get. My favorites were the baked mussels and lion king remix, the baked mussels were fresh and juicy and the flavor was fantastic with the savory sauces. The lion king tasted like a very classic california roll with salmon on top. Overall highly recommended to anyone, they have a variety of options to choose from and very fresh seafood. If you come at this hour I would highly recommend to order more from the Happy Hour menu to get more bang for your buck! ”

“ This place feels more like a 3.5, but I'll give it a 4 given that the pricing felt pretty good given the amount we ordered Came here before a concert on a weekday night and was not packed at all! Was a bit worried but there was still a decent number of seats left Aside from the photos, we also got an unagi don. Some highlights: - calamari: very crispy and yummy! Decent portion size too and came with a nice spicy mayo sauce - American wagyu skewers: soooo juicy and perfectly seasoned, would def order this again The sukiyaki was great as well, along with the unagi don, I thought they were too salty for me. The shishito peppers were nice too! But the sauce was like all at the bottom and it also felt heavier as I got to the bottom of the bowl lol Overall, I don't think I'd come back all the way to the edge of tenderloin for this. But it's a spot that I don't hate, but don't love. ”

“ Such delicious food and such a cool interior! Located in Lower Nob, The Public Izakaya not only offers izakaya/small bites, but also rolls, ramen, and more. The inside is cozy and decorated with Japanese trinkets and posters, transporting one to Japan. The menu is quite expansive and you can't go wrong with anything. I have had their rice bowls, ramen, and most recently their rolls and izakaya. There is something for everyone and dishes are easily shareable. A great option if you're in the area! ”

“ The Public Izakaya, located in San Francisco, offers an impressive happy hour every day from 5-6 PM and 10-11 PM, making it one of the best deals in the area. The $10 for 5 pieces of sashimi is an incredible value, especially considering the thick cuts they serve. They even offer Walu (butterfish), which is rare to find in restaurants. I ordered 10 pieces of Walu and 5 pieces of salmon, but 10 pieces of Walu was excessive--5 pieces would have been enough. The Dynamite shrimp was $5 for 2 pieces, but I wouldn't recommend it. It was just tempura shrimp with sauce, nothing special. However, the salmon kama for $5 was a steal, with plenty of meat on it, though it had a slight fishy taste. The karaage and gyoza for $5 were also a great deal--highly recommend. My favorite item was the $5 mango sago, which had real pieces of sweet mango and was refreshingly delicious. The service was quick and efficient, even on a rainy day when the restaurant was busy. Despite the crowd, there were still plenty of tables available. The interior had a fun and nostalgic vibe, decorated with trinkets and figurines from Japanese anime, including Pokémon. The ambiance, great deals, and solid food make this a great spot to check out for happy hour. ”

“ Great atmosphere. Grilled collar bone was the best! I can taste the delicious chat and there was tons of protein. Other things were all right. Grilled chicken kebab was good. Grilled mushrooms were meh, they added sesame salad dressing on top. There was too much tempura for two people! Fast service! ”

“ A warm (temp) restaurant with lots cool decor throughout. Saw a few Ghibli characters towards the back that put a smile on my face. When we got there on a Sunday night around 8p there were a few tables occupied. We got seated shortly thereafter, little to no wait time (no reservations made prior). The menu is very extensive! It took a little bit for us to decide on what we wanted. But everything that we ordered was tasty! From a couple of skewers to the sukiyaki to a katsu + teriyaki salmon set. And the servers that touched our table were polite and accommodating. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience here! ”