liholiho yacht club restaurant

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Liholiho Yacht Club

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• Dining style Casual Dining
• Price $50 and over
• Cuisines Seafood
• Hours of operation Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
• Phone number (415) 440-5446
• Website http://liholihoyachtclub.com/
• Payment options AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
• Dress code Resort Casual
• Executive chef Ravi Kapur
• Private party facilities While we do not host private events at Lihiliho. We occasionally entertain full buyouts, only on Sundays and only in the main restuarnt. If you'd like more info on a full buyout on a Sunday feel free to email us: [email protected]. We do host full buyouts at Louie's Gen-Gen Room, Monday through Wednesday only, for up to 28 guests. Email us for more info: gengenroom.com We can accommodate groups up to 12 guests only at Liholiho Yacht Club. Reservations up to 7 guests: lycsf.com/reservations These reservations open 30 days in advance at midnight. Reservations for 8-12 guests: lycsf.com/ohana These reservations open 90 days in advance at midnight. Louie's Gen-Gen Room Our cocktail bar, hidden below Lihiholiho : gengenroom.com These reservations open 30 days in advance at midnight. Gen-Gen accommodates parties up to 6 guests. If a reservation is unavailable: We save about a third of Liholiho for walk-ins, our bar is always open seating. We recommend avoiding peak times, click waitlist on our website for more info. Check online often as cancellation are made available immediately. Questions? Give our reservationist a call Mon-Sat after 2pm 415-440-liho.
• Location 871 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
• Neighborhood Nob Hill
• Cross street Leavenworth
• Parking details State Garage: 818 Leavenworth Street at Sutter StreetButterick Garage: 840 Sutter Street at Leavenworth Street
• Additional Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popcorn $5.98

butter, togarashi

Tuna Poke $18.20

sesame oil, radish, nori cracker

Yellowtail Sashimi $18.20

shiso, strawberries, padrons, white soy, crispy sweet potatoes

Fried Oyster $14.82

beef carpaccio, 1000 island, butter lettuce

Duck Liver Toast $11.44

jalapeno, pickled pineapple

Beef Tongue $14.56

kimchi, cucumber, poppy seed steam bun

Shaved Pig Head $17.23

pickled fresnos, melon, pumpkin tomatillo pesto, crispy pig ears

1 Oz Caviar

furikake brioche, french onion

• California White Sturgeon $66.56
• Bulgarian Osetra Gold $130.00

Heirloom Tomatoes $15.86

brokaw avocado, shiso ranch, formanova beets, furikake crunch

Little Gems $14.30

corn, aged gouda, almonds, sesame anchovy vinaigrette, thai basil pesto

Marinated Squid $17.16

crispy tripe, watermelon, lemon cucumbers, red cabbage, peanuts

Hopper Shrimp $18.46

chicken fried broccolini, miso, gold nugget mandarin, everything spice

Scallops $24.78

misoyaki pork belly, english peas, dill, tomato dashi

Manila Clams $18.20

coconut curry, eight ball squash, carrots, fresh turmeric, naan

Whole Maine Lobster $53.04

preserved black bean sauce

Roasted Octopus $18.98

curried raisins, castelvetrano, butterball potatoes, fresh coriander

Fried Rice $16.90

brentwood corn, house–made spam, white clamshell mushrooms

Whole Roasted Cauliflower $17.42

bone marrow hollandaise, pickled red onion, shoestring potatoes

Roasted Halibut Tail $44.46

romano beans, smoked walnuts, sungold tomatoes, garlic chives, dijon butter

Opah $40.82

chili–honey rub, butter beans, jimmy nardellos, mei qing choy, soy brown butter

Pork Jowl $39.23

5 spice sausage, pluots, shishitos, green cabbage, pistachio mint gremolata

Grilled Shortrib $44.46

escargot–bone marrow–twice baked potato, mushrooms, fresh horseradish

Beef Ribs $43.94

kimchi pineapple glaze, stonefruit, miso butter zucchini, pickled onion

Cornish Game Hen Katsu $38.76

japanese curry, crimini mushrooms, chinese eggplant, daikon kimchi

28oz. Imperial Wagyu Ribeye $93.60

creamed collard green stuffed portobello, brandy peppercorn sauce

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• 4.7 Service
• 4.6 Ambience

Noise • Moderate

Reviewed on June 12, 2019

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Liholiho Yacht Club is rated 4.8 stars by 78 OpenTable diners.

871 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109

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February 27, 2023

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The shaved pig head salad from Liholiho Yacht Club will overwhelm you with awe. You know, the kind inspired by a top-down, golden hour drive over the Golden Gate Bridge. Frisée and Asian pears, tossed in a zingy fish sauce vinaigrette, surround glossy slices of pig head like an edible halo. And the meat melts the second it hits your tongue. The salad is a spot-on indicator of what this Lower Nob Hill spot does best: completely original dishes that are in their own class. 

A lot has changed in Liholiho Yacht Club’s world since their two-year hiatus starting in 2020. The restaurant underwent an interior refresh. And the team opened Good Good Culture Club , the lively sister spot in the Mission and one of the most fun places to eat in the city. What hasn’t changed is that Liholiho is a bucket-list restaurant for milestone life moments you’ll be telling stories about for the next ten years.

The menu is described as “heritage driven,” and here that translates to salads, snacks, and meats and seafood influenced mostly by South and East Asian cuisines. Liholiho is doing its own thing, combining every flavor under the sun to turn out dishes that feel new. And the impressive presentation makes them almost too pretty to eat.

Just look to the rendang curry that arrives with an entire turmeric butter naan baked over the top. It’s one of six rotating entrées, and one to get on your table. Stab the bread’s shell to release the fragrant steam like it’s a pore-opening facial. The swordfish katsu is the other standout. It’s decorated with a Russian dressing drizzle, radishes, and gherkins, and stays crisp atop light caper butter. Smaller plates are as deserving of the spotlight. Beef tongue and miso aioli between soft steamed buns are saucy and umami-packed, gulf shrimp are leveled up with sweet longanisa stuffing, and the previously mentioned pig head salad is, quite simply, a masterpiece.

While the food is the main event, the space is where you want to be on nights that call for multiple rounds of wine, and pandan or li hing mui-infused cocktails. The open kitchen, smack dab in the middle of the airy, brick-lined dining room, is a hub of constant movement. Staff add the finishing touches on some katsu, light sparklers on top of a baked Hawaii, and move around so fast they blur. Get to this buzzy place for any celebration you can think of, including to experience a dinner that's unlike anything else in SF.

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Say Aloha to the eatery that everyone’s trying to book for its dangerously good tasting menu and hidden basement bar.

The bright spot is inspired by the early 80’s “pop up” parties that Hawaiian uncles used to throw after a day of sailing. Traditionally, a small-scale, informal “lūʻau” would feature grilled foods, music, ice-cold beers and a live band for anyone to enjoy. A small fee would be charged purely to cover the costs, allowing them to uphold what became a way of life. While Liholiho Yacht Club isn’t on a yacht or even near a marina, the concept has been carried through with a welcoming finesse that’s worth the 3-month wait.

Eat like Prince Kuhio at an Ohana Table

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“Ohana” meaning family, is exactly the appetite size you’ll need to bring to this feast. You can expect Chef Ravi Kapur to serve up 10-12 Mmm-evoking, shareable dishes. The highlights include tuna poke, sesame oil, radish and nori cracker or duck liver toast, jalapeno with pickled pineapple. The meal will cost around $62 per person (excluding gratuity and drinks), with no less than 8 and no more than 12 guests. There are only two Ohana tables available which you’ll need to book 90 days in advance, so keep an ear to the ground.

Louie’s Gen-Gen cocktail room

While this highly Instagrammable spot, with brick walls, comfy turquoise sofas and hot pink sunsets, is below the main dining room, it has a completely different identity. By day it’s a bright brunch spot, and a vibey, boozy cocktail bar by night. You could sip on a “Last Mango in Paris” while you wait for a table or settle in and order a waffled grill cheese and local Dungeness crab, served with nori chips, while the DJ spins away the night.

As with the original parties, this trendy spot is hugely popular-with a 3-week reservation waiting list for a dinner table, it’s best to plan ahead. If you’re not the type to know what you’ll be in the mood for in a month’s time, then arrive at 4:30 just before opening time to secure a spot at one of the bars.

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There are no yachts to be found at its current Mission residence, but hordes of locals and enthusiasts remain quite eager to book passage on Liholiho's love boat. Fusing Californian technique with the flavors of Chef/owner Ravi Kapur’s native Hawaii, this earthy, bustling, and airy space is known for strong cocktails, shareable plates, and near-impossible reservations. Walk-ins are welcome, but make sure you arrive in time to beat the crowds. Pivoted around a large, open kitchen, the dining room hums with groups savoring the likes of short rib bao or whole fried fish marinated with coconut and turmeric. If you turn your nose up at Spam try the house-made version. It just might convert you.

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871 Sutter Street at Leavenworth, SF CA 94109

Tuesday - Saturday 5 pm - 9 pm We stop seating at 9 pm, our kitchen does not close at 9 pm. Holiday Closures: July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas eve, Christmas, New Year's Day FAQs:

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A third of restaurants in California have closed. It took us more than two years to reopen. Every decision is made through an intentional and collaborative process with our team. We need your kindness and patience now more than ever. We have fought hard to stay open. Learn about non-monetary ways you can help family-owned restaurants like ours. If you have questions about what we do and why, please contact us directly.

Reservations: Please do not email us regarding reservations . Visit our   reservation page   We save plenty of tables for walk-ins.

We appreciate your support of our family-owned restaurant. These times have been emotional and difficult for both our restaurant family. We know we will stay strong because of your support.  We invite you to read about our  values & equity   and please learn more about our  team .

If you have a question email us, [email protected]