ABSteak by Chef Akira Back

The service was excellent! The meat was great quality and it was enjoyable to watch the meat cooked right in front of you! The pork belly rice and soup is very tasty! The cocktails are creative as well. They have a beautiful wine cellar and private dining room.

The service was excellent! The meat was great quality and it was enjoyable to watch the meat cooked right in front of you! The pork belly rice and soup is very tasty! The cocktails are creative as well. They have a beautiful wine cellar and private dining room.

The ambience was beyond measure. Glass, crystal and lighting gave a very elegant and rich atmosphere with its dark wood walls and candle lit tables offering comfort and warmth. The gold tableware gave the essence of being of royalty. The food was amazing, cooked to perfection with great technique and dedication. The service was superior! Eric was my server, he did an excellent presentation of the food and made the evening very special for me. I had the Marinated Galbi, Banchan Platter and Sorbet Hanrabong. An excellent choice for Korean Cuisine!

The ambience was beyond measure. Glass, crystal and lighting gave a very elegant and rich atmosphere with its dark wood walls and candle lit tables offering comfort and warmth. The gold tableware gave the essence of being of royalty. The food was amazing, cooked to perfection with great technique and dedication. The service was superior! Eric was my server, he did an excellent presentation of the food and made the evening very special for me. I had the Marinated Galbi, Banchan Platter and Sorbet Hanrabong. An excellent choice for Korean Cuisine!

Amazing experience! Food was great, drinks were delicious and the ambience was pleasant. I had the persimmon infused old fashioned which was very well prepared, and then tried a whiskey flight with the meal. The cocktail and spirit selection was spot on. We tried the AB wagyu pizza, I don't know whether it is for an acquired taste or not, I didn't personally like it. But the tofu & wagyu broth soup was very delicious. We got the Australian wagyu ribeye & brisket for the main. The ribeye was amazing, the brisket was very delicious but also very fatty, I may not necessarily order it next time. We found parking in front of the restaurant (commercial zone parking until 6pm), the restaurant itself is one floor below street level. Our server was very attentive and friendly, overall a great meal experience.

Amazing experience! Food was great, drinks were delicious and the ambience was pleasant. I had the persimmon infused old fashioned which was very well prepared, and then tried a whiskey flight with the meal. The cocktail and spirit selection was spot on. We tried the AB wagyu pizza, I don't know whether it is for an acquired taste or not, I didn't personally like it. But the tofu & wagyu broth soup was very delicious. We got the Australian wagyu ribeye & brisket for the main. The ribeye was amazing, the brisket was very delicious but also very fatty, I may not necessarily order it next time. We found parking in front of the restaurant (commercial zone parking until 6pm), the restaurant itself is one floor below street level. Our server was very attentive and friendly, overall a great meal experience.

Hands down, one of the best meals I’ve ever had in my life! The ambiance, food, music, decor, staff… all perfection! It was my first time and the staff were very patient with my many questions. Every single bite was unexpected but unbelievably delicious!

Hands down, one of the best meals I’ve ever had in my life! The ambiance, food, music, decor, staff… all perfection! It was my first time and the staff were very patient with my many questions. Every single bite was unexpected but unbelievably delicious!

Old Infusion Lounge. Love the location. True downtown SF. Place looks beautiful, food was excellent and service was perfect. Amanda waited on us. She was lovely and professional. We loved the grill in the table.

Old Infusion Lounge. Love the location. True downtown SF. Place looks beautiful, food was excellent and service was perfect. Amanda waited on us. She was lovely and professional. We loved the grill in the table.

Elegant Korean steakhouse, with a variety of aged steak options. Tartare was one of the best I've had. Banchan is delicious. Cocktail menu is creative.

Elegant Korean steakhouse, with a variety of aged steak options. Tartare was one of the best I've had. Banchan is delicious. Cocktail menu is creative.

Like the vibe and service here! Ordered both the USDA prime dry aged ribeye and the Australian wagyu ribeye, plus the tofu soup and cold noodles. We thought the Wagyu cut would be fattier but surprisingly the USDA prime one was noticeably fattier. The wagyu was unfortunately a bit overcooked, and since it’s relatively lean it results in a texture that was less tender and juicy than we had hoped. But the dry aged USDA cut really stands out, it was perfectly cooked and very flavorful. We ended up liking the USDA cut better though the wagyu one was more pricey. Overall great experience! Cocktail was great too.

Like the vibe and service here! Ordered both the USDA prime dry aged ribeye and the Australian wagyu ribeye, plus the tofu soup and cold noodles. We thought the Wagyu cut would be fattier but surprisingly the USDA prime one was noticeably fattier. The wagyu was unfortunately a bit overcooked, and since it’s relatively lean it results in a texture that was less tender and juicy than we had hoped. But the dry aged USDA cut really stands out, it was perfectly cooked and very flavorful. We ended up liking the USDA cut better though the wagyu one was more pricey. Overall great experience! Cocktail was great too.

AB Steaks just made its way to San Francisco, and it’s fantastic. Open for just two weeks, this LA favorite knows how to grill up a stellar. Shockingly I’ve always felt that high end Korean bbq was a huge gap missing in the city and this fills that void and then some. I asked the Steven, who is the director of operations and up here from the LA restaurant for a couple of weeks what I should order and here’s what I ended up with: AB Pizza with Truffle was the first to come out and was very tasty. I don’t know if the added truffle is necessary and may try it with the caviar option next time. The Snow Flower Kkotsal (Australian wagyu boneless short rib) was the first to hit the grill. It was marbled just right, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture that did not disappoint. The richness of the wagyu shined, each bite leaving you wanting more. The Deung Shim (7 oz Australian wagyu ribeye) followed, and it was a true showstopper. Juicy and well-seared, it had that classic beefy flavor that ribeye enthusiasts love. The marbling was top-notch, making each bite a savory, buttery delight. The Marinated Galbi (USDA Prime boneless short rib) brought a familiar Korean BBQ vibe to the mix. Sweet, savory, and tender, the marinade gave the galbi a rich, satisfying flavor that lingered just enough. The Vegetable Platter was a nice touch—grilled asparagus, onion, mushroom, zucchini, and tomato added some freshness to the meat-centric lineup. It was a simple, yet solid, way to balance out the richness of the wagyu. A surprise star of the meal was the Spicy Tofu Jjigae, which was sent over by the Director of Operations visiting from LA. The six-hour simmered broth was packed with depth, and the added wagyu short rib, silken tofu, and veggies made it a hearty, comforting dish. It had just the right level of spice to keep things interesting. The service was top-notch, with staff grilling everything tableside and placing it on warming plates to keep it all perfectly hot. The attention to detail was impressive, and the team made sure we had an outstanding experience. AB Steaks SF has brought its A-game to the Bay Area, and it’s definitely worth a visit.

AB Steaks just made its way to San Francisco, and it’s fantastic. Open for just two weeks, this LA favorite knows how to grill up a stellar. Shockingly I’ve always felt that high end Korean bbq was a huge gap missing in the city and this fills that void and then some. I asked the Steven, who is the director of operations and up here from the LA restaurant for a couple of weeks what I should order and here’s what I ended up with: AB Pizza with Truffle was the first to come out and was very tasty. I don’t know if the added truffle is necessary and may try it with the caviar option next time. The Snow Flower Kkotsal (Australian wagyu boneless short rib) was the first to hit the grill. It was marbled just right, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture that did not disappoint. The richness of the wagyu shined, each bite leaving you wanting more. The Deung Shim (7 oz Australian wagyu ribeye) followed, and it was a true showstopper. Juicy and well-seared, it had that classic beefy flavor that ribeye enthusiasts love. The marbling was top-notch, making each bite a savory, buttery delight. The Marinated Galbi (USDA Prime boneless short rib) brought a familiar Korean BBQ vibe to the mix. Sweet, savory, and tender, the marinade gave the galbi a rich, satisfying flavor that lingered just enough. The Vegetable Platter was a nice touch—grilled asparagus, onion, mushroom, zucchini, and tomato added some freshness to the meat-centric lineup. It was a simple, yet solid, way to balance out the richness of the wagyu. A surprise star of the meal was the Spicy Tofu Jjigae, which was sent over by the Director of Operations visiting from LA. The six-hour simmered broth was packed with depth, and the added wagyu short rib, silken tofu, and veggies made it a hearty, comforting dish. It had just the right level of spice to keep things interesting. The service was top-notch, with staff grilling everything tableside and placing it on warming plates to keep it all perfectly hot. The attention to detail was impressive, and the team made sure we had an outstanding experience. AB Steaks SF has brought its A-game to the Bay Area, and it’s definitely worth a visit.