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Shoji — San Francisco

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Essential Information
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Address
140 New Montgomery Street, Suite 1, San Francisco, 94105
Reservations
Walk-ins

Reservations available via OpenTable. Walk-ins also welcome based on availability.

Price Range
$$$
About

Shoji is a sophisticated cocktail bar and café in San Francisco's Financial District, brought to you by the team behind Michelin-starred The Shota. This intimate venue seamlessly blends Japanese-inspired cocktails with exceptional small plates, creating a refined yet welcoming atmosphere. The bar features signature dishes like the celebrated Uni Amaebi Donburi, showcasing pristine sea urchin and sweet shrimp, and an indulgent burger with molten cheese pan service. The cocktail program emphasizes quality ingredients and thoughtful execution, while the daytime café offers specialty matcha drinks including the popular Matcha Einspanner. With its elegant ambiance, knowledgeable staff, and creative menu that honors Japanese culinary traditions, Shoji has quickly become one of San Francisco's premier destinations for both intimate date nights and sophisticated dining experiences. The venue offers both indoor seating with moody lighting and a comfortable outdoor patio area.

Ambiance & Features

Intimate and sophisticated with moody lighting and a refined Japanese aesthetic. The venue features a sexy, dimly-lit interior bar area behind a curtain entrance, creating an intimate speakeasy-like atmosphere, plus a comfortable outdoor patio perfect for brunch and evening dining.

Atmosphere

Intimate
Sophisticated
Romantic
Moody lighting
Japanese Inspired
Date Night friendly
Upscale

Noise Level

Moderate

Lighting

Dim, moody interior lighting

Features

Outdoor seating
Bar seating
Daytime café service
Evening cocktail bar
Japanese-inspired cuisine
Seafood specialties
Specialty matcha drinks
Connected to Michelin-starred restaurant
Our Ratings
8.3
/10

Overall Score

Our BCG weighted scoring system

Score Breakdown

Cocktail Quality

8.5

Service

8.7

Ambiance

9.0

Value

7.0

Accessibility

7.5

✗ Not confirmed accessible

Awards & Recognition
Affiliated with Michelin-starred The Shota
Affiliated with Michelin-starred The Shota
Frequently Asked Questions(6)

Yes, Shoji accepts reservations. Reservations available via OpenTable. Walk-ins also welcome based on availability.

Shoji is open 2 days a week. Monday: 08:00–14:30. Sunday: 09:00–14:30.

Shoji is known for: Signature dishes include the Uni Amaebi Donburi (sea urchin and sweet shrimp rice bowl), burger with molten cheese pan service for dipping, chicken sandwich, fresh oysters with exceptional presentation, seafood starters, and ceviche. The café menu features specialty matcha drinks including the Matcha Einspanner with kinako powder.

Shoji is located in the Financial District neighborhood of San Francisco. The full address is 140 New Montgomery Street, Suite 1, San Francisco.

Shoji is upscale, with premium cocktails and a refined atmosphere. The price range is $$$.

The dress code at Shoji is Upscale casual.

Good to Know

Food & Menu

✓ Food menu available

Japanese
Seafood
Small plates
Burgers
Sandwiches
Donburi

Signature dishes include the Uni Amaebi Donburi (sea urchin and sweet shrimp rice bowl), burger with molten cheese pan service for dipping, chicken sandwich, fresh oysters with exceptional presentation, seafood starters, and ceviche. The café menu features specialty matcha drinks including the Matcha Einspanner with kinako powder.

What People Say

Overall Sentiment:

very positive

Guests Love

  • •Exceptional oyster service with outstanding quality and presentation
  • •Uni Amaebi Donburi is insanely fresh, rich, and perfectly balanced
  • •Creative and fun burger with molten cheese pan for dipping
  • •Intimate and sexy ambiance with great lighting
  • •Knowledgeable and welcoming staff, especially bartender Jae
  • •Best matcha drinks in the city with perfect balance of flavors

Other Considerations

  • •Small portion sizes for the price, particularly the chicken sandwich
  • •Food and drinks sometimes arrive all at once instead of paced
  • •Some dishes can taste slightly imbalanced or missing something

Location

140 New Montgomery Street, Suite 1, San Francisco, US

Directions

37.786671, -122.399674

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