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Barracuda Japanese Restaurant - SF
Barracuda Japanese Restaurant on Market is located in the Castro District.
Fun, colorful, and experimental; serving Neo-Japanese Cuisine with a mix of Brazilian and Peruvian flavors to spice things up!
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77 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 77 reviews
5 stars
(29)
4 stars
(32)
3 stars
(10)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(26)
- fit for foodies(25)
- neighborhood gem(23)
- hot spot(13)
- special occasion(13)
- vibrant bar scene(11)
Barracuda Japanese Restaurant - SF Reviews List
Review 1 for Barracuda Japanese Restaurant - SF
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service and the food was vrey good. Great unlimited mimosas. My only complaint was their prices did not match the prices on their webpage."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 2 for Barracuda Japanese Restaurant - SF
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Splendid experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We tried the tasting menu, the menu was not very descriptive and we thought the portions are going to be small. We ordered a couple more items from happy hour menu and realized we had ordered too much food. The tasting menu portions are more than enough for 2 people, the sushi and sashimi are very fresh and tasty. So is the mochi ice-cream with whipped cream. To top it off, the server had a very cheerful and positive attitude, she is very attentive and courteous. The decor of the restaurant is cool and hip. we certainly enjoy the ambience, service and food and will be back again and highly recommend this place."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 3 for Barracuda Japanese Restaurant - SF
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Try the Tasting Menu
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a Group On coupon to use and had dinner at Barracuda. It had been several months since my last visit. The Friday night crowd was buzzing and the bar scene (albeit a small bar area) was jumping. The Tasing Menu for 2 filled-up both of us with a very good variety of pre-fixe offerings from appetizer to dessert. We opted for the Sushimi entree (there was another choice that was cooked - tempura, I think) and the fish could not have been fresher or more flavorful. The very large "roll of the day" was great, too. Highly recommend Barracuda - especially if you have a coupon to use. You won't be disappointed."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Barracuda Japanese Restaurant - SF
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The chef's dinner was wonderful! I have found new favorites! The sashimi was very fresh. I love the butter fish and albacore. The special roll was wonderful too. I love this restaurant and always enjoy dinner here."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Barracuda Japanese Restaurant - SF
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome food and cocktails.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Awesome food and cocktails. The atmosphere is fun and but not in your face trendy/classy."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 6 for Barracuda Japanese Restaurant - SF
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Seafood Ramen Soup is
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Seafood Ramen Soup is out of this world! And Kathleen is one of the best waitresses I have had in a long time. Keep up the great work!"
Dined on 04/24/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 7 for Barracuda Japanese Restaurant - SF
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had some friends in town
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had some friends in town and we wanted to find a place where we could get a last minute reservation in the Castro. The first time we went to Barracuda, we had some service issues, but decided to give it another try. The sushi is great! The decor is kitchy and leaves a little to be desired. However, as long as the sushi is good, I am happy."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2007
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Review 8 for Barracuda Japanese Restaurant - SF
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Some stand-out dishes but
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Some stand-out dishes but some that left us all wanting. Couldn't here each other talk with all the noise..."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2005
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Review 9 for Barracuda Japanese Restaurant - SF
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fabulous!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food is absolutely fantastic, and the service even better!"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 10 for Barracuda Japanese Restaurant - SF
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Barracuda has a great selection
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Barracuda has a great selection of all the rolls, sashimi, etc. that anyone would want from a sushi place plus a whole lot of specialty rolls and fun sake cocktails. The atmosphere is lively and fun with a really great music selection. It makes for a fun overall experience to complement the great food."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 11 for Barracuda Japanese Restaurant - SF
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Solid rolls, don't expect
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Solid rolls, don't expect top notch nigiri."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2007
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Review 12 for Barracuda Japanese Restaurant - SF
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food took forever on a not-so-crowd
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food took forever on a not-so-crowded night. Cocktails were decent though."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2001
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Review 13 for Barracuda Japanese Restaurant - SF
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Just OK
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This restaurant is great for groups and bottomless mimosas. I went here for brunch and ordered the Japanese chicken and waffles...after a long wait (about 30-40 mins), it finally shows up. The meal was ok, nothing to write home about. It also looks like they've raised their prices. The menu on their website still has the old prices."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 14 for Barracuda Japanese Restaurant - SF
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Cool spot with nice cocktails,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Cool spot with nice cocktails, but unfortunately the food can be a mixed bag. Enjoyed the meal my first time, but was a bit disappointed with the sushi this round. Service is on par with most SF offerings in this price range."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 15 for Barracuda Japanese Restaurant - SF
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Don't order Chef's menu!
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The chef menu was mediocre at best...bland and unappealing. Safewaybsushi exceeds the flavor of this menu."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2005
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Review 16 for Barracuda Japanese Restaurant - SF
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
sushi supreme
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"this was a fun sushi place. they have a great menu."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 17 for Barracuda Japanese Restaurant - SF
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Usually I come to Barracuda
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Usually I come to Barracuda for brunch and bottomless mimosas, but on this particular night my boyfriend and I came for the three-course prix fixe. It was pretty good and with the LivingSocial deal, a great deal for two. The sushi was fresh and delicious. We ordered an uni nigiri in addition to the menu. Perfectly fresh and buttery."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 18 for Barracuda Japanese Restaurant - SF
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent Japanese food. Creative
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent Japanese food. Creative recipes!"
Dined on 02/24/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 19 for Barracuda Japanese Restaurant - SF
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Outstanding, Outstanding, Outstanding."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 20 for Barracuda Japanese Restaurant - SF
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We really enjoyed our dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We really enjoyed our dining experience at Barracuda"
Dined on 01/22/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Barracuda Japanese Restaurant - SF
Based on the average of (57) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic