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NARA

NARA

Eat Local in San Francisco

4.5 678 Google reviews

+1 415 417 05 18518 Haight St, San Francisco, California 94117 · Lower Haight

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Where to find them

518 Haight St, San Francisco, California 94117

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About

We are NARA Restaurant and Sake Bar, a San Francisco eatery proudly serving customers in the heart of Lower Haight since 2014. Fresh ingredients imported from around the globe are prepared by a team of skilled chefs, curating these into Japanese Fusion cuisine dishes for you to enjoy. From fresh sashimi and nigiri to izakaya-style eats, we can safely tell you that you won’t regret choosing us as your next dinner spot. Please do not hesitate to call or email us if you have any questions, and we hope to see you at NARA soon.

Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Hours

Monday
5 to 11 PM
Tuesday
5 to 11 PM
Wednesday
5 to 11 PM
Thursday
5 to 11 PM
Friday
5 PM to 12 AM
Saturday
5 PM to 12 AM
Sunday
5 to 11 PM

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