Pacific Heights, San Francisco · Japanese
Intimate Japanese café serving refined omakase and kaiseki-influenced dishes in a tranquil, minimalist setting
Can’t get a reservation at Cafe Shoji? We monitor OpenTable around the clock. When a table opens, you get an email with a direct link to book.
Intimate Japanese café serving refined omakase and kaiseki-influenced dishes in a tranquil, minimalist setting. Reservations on OpenTable open 30 days in advance and typically sell out within minutes. Cancellations are the most reliable way to get a table — which is exactly what we monitor.
Cafe Shoji releases reservations 30 days in advance around 10 AM PT. Set your alert to notify you right when new dates drop.
Book on OpenTable 3-4 weeks ahead. The small space means limited covers. Weekday lunch is easier to book and offers a more compact menu.
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Set up a ReservationFinder alert for Cafe Shoji. We monitor OpenTable around the clock and notify you instantly when a table opens — whether it's a new release or a cancellation. You can then book directly on OpenTable.
Cafe Shoji is one of San Francisco's most sought-after restaurants — intimate japanese café serving refined omakase and kaiseki-influenced dishes in a tranquil, minimalist setting. Tables book up within minutes of release, and cancellations are the primary way most diners get in.
Cafe Shoji typically releases reservations 30 days in advance, usually around 10 AM PT. However, cancellations happen throughout the day — our 24/7 monitoring catches these the moment they appear on OpenTable.
Cafe Shoji uses OpenTable for reservations. ReservationFinder monitors OpenTable and sends you a direct booking link when availability opens.
With ReservationFinder alerts, you'll be notified the moment a table opens. Pro tip: book on opentable 3-4 weeks ahead. the small space means limited covers. weekday lunch is easier to book and offers a more compact menu. Being flexible with dates and times significantly improves your chances.