Food was great, everything came out delicious! The staff were friendly and there's a parking garage across the street which is nice. I'd definitely recommend and I would come again!

We had the opportunity to dine at Kaiyo Rooftop and later visit the restaurant below for drinks and dessert, as the rooftop does not serve dessert. The experience started off poorly when both my dining partner and I got lost looking for the entrance, separately. The hotel had rerouted the entrance to a side door due to complaints from lodgers about shared entrances and elevators, but the signage was small and confusing. Even the employees seemed frustrated, as customers had been complaining frequently. It took me a long time to find the entrance because it looked like an employee entrance, and there was no one outside to assist except for the front lobby staff, who directed us "right and right", causing me to be late for our reservation. This was particularly stressful for me as I like to be punctual, and walking around in heels in the city is not pleasant. On the day we dined at the rooftop, it was extremely windy. Our napkins and mostly empty beer cans kept wanting to blow away, and we had to hold down my wine glass to prevent it from tipping over. Despite these challenges, the food was above average, especially the short ribs. Kayla (?), our server, was fantastic and accommodating, always smiling. Since the place was packed, it took a while to get our drinks, including my friend's beer, but this wasn't the fault of the bartender or server--it was just a busy night. Interestingly, the crowd was mixed: one side had an older crowd, while the other side, near the restroom, had a younger, millennial group. The venue is definitely a place to be seen, with stunning views of the bay and the city, located right across from PayPal Park where the Giants play. As for parking, it's hit or miss in the city. I took the Caltrain to meet my dinner partner, who parked for $40 across the street due to a Giants game. So, be aware of game nights when planning your visit.

Amazing spot down the street from the Oracle Park. It is a great option to have great food and drinks before the game! All the food for brunch was incredible, and my favorite dish was the French Toast. It was fluffy and filled with custard. It can be a bit rich, however if you like sweetness then this is the dish you want to try. The ceviche trio was awesome too. The tiger milk is something you can dip the ceviche into. I made the mistake of just drinking it, and it was tarty and bitter. Not a great taste by itself, but incredible with the fish. The ceviche trio doesn't come with chips, so I would reccomend also ordering a side of chips with it.

I recently visited Kaiyo Rooftop in San Francisco and had a fantastic experience. We didn't have reservations but were able to sit at the bar fairly quickly, which was a pleasant surprise given how popular the place is. The restaurant features an extensive menu of Peruvian-Japanese fusion cuisine, which intrigued us right away. We decided to try the Ceviche Trio and the Kaiyo Roll, accompanied by a Mango Pisco Sour. Every bite of the food was delicious, showcasing a perfect blend of flavors and fresh ingredients. The Mango Pisco Sour was also excellent, refreshing and well-balanced. The service was another highlight of our visit. The bartender was super friendly and inviting, making us feel welcome and well taken care of throughout the evening. The ambiance of Kayo Rooftop is distinct and memorable. The rooftop setting offers stunning views of the Bay Bridge and the city skyline, adding a unique charm to the dining experience. The only drawback was the pricing. It is on the pricey side, and the portions were not as large as I had anticipated. However, the quality of the food and the overall experience made it worth it. Overall, Kayo Rooftop is a great spot for anyone looking to enjoy delicious fusion cuisine in a vibrant and scenic setting.

I LOVE the ambience here! It feels like you're more in NYC than SF. The green screen is a nice little touch that is unique. The heaters are perfect for the chilly nights, and there's plenty of seating but I recommend coming early on weekends as it gets packed. The food is okay, I would say most people come here for the drinks.

Getting to Kaiyo Rooftop was a little confusing for us. On Google maps it shows us the corner restaurant, but you actually have to go into the hotel, talk to the person on the right podium and then they'll take you to the rooftop. The staff in the corner of the restaurant helped guide us, so it wasn't like we were searching on our own. The one thing I disliked was the fact that one elevator took us to the rooftop out of all four, so if the other ones opened we would have to sit and wait for the correct one to be ready to take us up. The service itself was fairly fast because we went during a time where it wasn't too busy. I ordered a dragon roll with a grapefruit mimosa, and my boyfriend ordered the chicken katsu sando with a pineapple mimosa. My roll was really good, i definitely would get it again because the unagi mixed with the fried tempura inside was delicious. I was able to try my boyfriend's sandwich, and although the katsu's crispiness was nice, I thought it was fairly on the dryer side and the slaw wasn't enough to make up for it. However, the CEVICHE PLATTER WAS OUR FAVORITE! We definitely favored the shrimp and tuna over the classic, but all of it was so good. The large chips on the side cost us extra though, they DO NOT come with the ceviche.

I really like Japanese-Peruvian (Nikkei) cuisine and when I saw that Kaiyo was opening up a new restaurant in SOMA, I knew I had to give them a visit. My friend and I had Sunday dinner there on their first week. Our server recommended that we try the Nikkei Nigiri set since it's our first time. Her sales pitch was "it's a great way to taste what they are trying to do here". We were sold so we ordered that plus the Miso Black Cod, Octopus, Matcha Fettuccine, Lomo Saltado, Eggplant and Japanese Tea custard. It's our own little tasting menu. The Nikkei Nigiri Set was fantastic - it had very unique pieces, including pisco cured pollo, chutoro tiradito, misoyaki salmon ceviche, ebi with Uni and lomo. It's East meets South America fusion done right. The second course was the cod and the octopus. Both were good but a tad on the salty side (there are also better preparations of cod in other restaurants). The third course was the matcha fettuccine and that was fabulous. I've never had matcha pasta before and it really worked with the mushrooms and beans in the dish. For our main course, we had the lomo saltado (because it's a signature dish that you are almost obligated to try) and the eggplant. The lomo was good but that eggplant really stole the show. They only had one dessert and it was a good one - the custard was not too sweet and was a great way to finish that meal. Service was very attentive but not fussy. I love the space - it was smaller than I thought but the space felt relaxed to me. The music was also good. With tax and tip, this was around $125 per person, which is really good value for what we had. This is a great addition to the city's growing list of Nikkei restaurants. Highly, highly recommended.