How much does the Niku Steakhouse menu cost?
In USD, before tax and tip. The table adds the 29% usually added for tax and tip, an estimate (the restaurant’s bill is what counts), and the cost for two.
| Per person | With 29% tax and tip | For two | For two, with tax and tip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinner, typical spendTypical spend | $250 | $322 | $500 | $645 |
Every figure is for one guest and excludes sales tax, which varies by city (8.875% in New York City, for example), and tip, which is usually 18–22%. Many restaurants add a set service charge instead of a tip, and some San Francisco restaurants add a small surcharge for staff health care. Supplements such as caviar or truffle courses are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: theinfatuation.com (dinner). Price recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since); menus change, so check with Niku Steakhouse before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at Niku Steakhouse?
Niku Steakhouse has no cheaper menu; the nearest saving is another one-star restaurant, listed below.
- Hilda and Jesse $99The cheapest one-star dinner menu in San Francisco, American
How to book at Niku Steakhouse
Book online on OpenTable or by phone on +1 415 829 7817.
- When tables are releasedOnline on OpenTable. Tables open 30 days ahead; for dates inside that, call or check OpenTable.
- Where to bookBook on OpenTable Or call +1 415 829 7817.
- CancellationsCancel at least 24 hours ahead; later cancellations, no-shows and guests dropped after the 24-hour confirmation are charged $50 a person. Tables are held for 15 minutes.
- Without a bookingWalk-ins are taken when there's room; the bar counter serves the full dinner menu, first come, first served.
- Groups and private eventsMain dining room tables seat up to six. The private dining room takes 7 to 14 guests with a four- or five-course tasting menu, and the whole restaurant can be booked for 65 seated or 85 standing. Private dining inquiries
From Niku Steakhouse’s website, checked 12 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Dress code, children, how long it takes, drinks and opening hours at Niku Steakhouse
What is the dress code at Niku Steakhouse?
No dress code ('come as you are'), though many guests dress smartly.
Can you take children to Niku Steakhouse?
Children are welcome if they can stay seated through the meal and must be counted in the party. No children under seven at the bar or high-top tables; high chairs available, no space for prams or car seats.
How long does a meal at Niku Steakhouse take?
At least two hours for two people, and about 30 minutes more for each extra guest.
Can you bring your own wine to Niku Steakhouse?
Corkage is $80 a 750ml bottle (up to two) or $160 a magnum (one), for wines not on the list. Outside celebration cakes cost $6 a person.
When is Niku Steakhouse open?
It's open every day of the week.
Mon–Thu 5pm–9pmFri–Sat 5pm–10pmSun 5pm–9pm
Hours from the restaurant’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go, as they change on holidays.
From Niku Steakhouse’s website, checked 12 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Niku Steakhouse: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does Niku Steakhouse have?
One. Niku Steakhouse holds one MICHELIN star, one of 223 one-star restaurants in the US.
Who is the chef at Niku Steakhouse?
The head chef is Dustin Falcon.
Where does Niku Steakhouse rank on critics’ lists?
Niku Steakhouse is on one of the critics’ lists we follow, in its latest edition:
From each list’s own website, checked 24 October 2026. The MICHELIN Guide gives stars but doesn’t rank restaurants.
- Cuisine
- Steak and grill
- Where
- Design District · San Francisco · United States
- Address
- 61 Division St., San Francisco, CA 94103Open in Google Maps
- Dietary needs
- Can cater for vegetarian dietsFrom the restaurant’s website; say when you book
Other restaurants you may like
- Steak and grill, one starEtxebarri Axpe, Spain · dinner €300 (about $336)
- Steak and grill, one starDon Julio Buenos Aires, Argentina · dinner ARS 150,000 (about $97)
- Steak and grill, one starCUT Marina Bay, Singapore · dinner S$250 (about $195)
- Also one star in San FranciscoAngler SF San Francisco, United States · dinner $56
- Also one star in San FranciscoMister Jiu’s San Francisco, United States · dinner $125
- Also one star in San FranciscoHilda and Jesse San Francisco, United States · dinner $99
Starred restaurants near Niku Steakhouse
The 6 nearest, all within 1.0 mi.
- Californios Mexican · 0.5 mi (850 m) away · dinner $375
- Sons & Daughters Modern American · 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away · dinner $330
- Birdsong Modern American · 0.8 mi (1.2 km) away · dinner $350
- San Ho Won Korean · 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away · dinner $118
- Saison American · 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away · dinner $368
- Kiln Modern American · 1.0 mi (1.6 km) away · dinner $315
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Sources Restaurant: nikusteakhouse.com. Stars: Niku Steakhouse in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: theinfatuation.com (dinner), price recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since). When tables go on sale: nikusteakhouse.com, checked 12 October 2026. Booking and visiting: the restaurant’s website, checked 12 October 2026. Critics’ lists: OAD’s Top Restaurants in North America 2026, checked 24 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Opening hours: the restaurant’s website, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).