43008 Sun Jan 22 20:14:16 -0800 2006 5 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 209548 I have family coming in from out of town and they have asked to go to a sushi restaurant. I don't eat sushi very often, so I would appreciate any suggestions on where to get good sushi in San Francisco (we don't want to leave the city). Thank you. Sun Jan 22 20:14:16 -0800 2006 0 Bay Gelldawg 1 209559 I'm always quite pleased with Shimo's on Clement Street. IMHO the fish/seafood is one of the best in the city, although you can get "better cuts" at several places (i.e. hamma ko) it will be hard to match the very reasonable price/quality ratio at Shimo. I usually order the sashimi dinner combo then top it off with individual pieces of nigari sushi (Uni, Toro etc.). While the decor is a little lacking, the warmth of the sushi chef "Shimo" and the staff makes for a very lively each time I visit. I would recommend you sit at the sushi bar and chit chat with the chefs on what is are the freshest fish of the day. Shimo 2339 Clement St. Between 24 and 25th Ave. San Francisco, CA 94121-1919 (415) 752-4422 Sun Jan 22 21:16:17 -0800 2006 209548 0 Stanfordfoodie 1 209561 What kind of atmosphere/price range are you looking for? Sun Jan 22 21:24:20 -0800 2006 209548 0 Maya 2 209575 Well, this is a special occasion, so I'm not looking for a bargain, but I wouldn't turn one down, either. Fresh is always important for sushi, of course, and ideally the place would offer other (cooked) things on the menu, but that is not essential. Not looking for any particular atmosphere, but would want a place where it is possible to have a conversation without raising our voices. I don't like loud restaurants. Sorry if my initial post was too vague. Sun Jan 22 23:42:01 -0800 2006 209561 0 Bay Gelldawg 1 209591 Marina Sushi Bar @ 2020 Lombard. Atmosphere - ok, nothing special. Fish - outstanding. A mixed sashimi plate will usually just melt in your mouth. Rolls - good to great. Service - ok. Mon Jan 23 00:46:28 -0800 2006 209548 0 pm 2 209612 Nice reviews for the place on Citysearch too. Seems like a good neighborhood, low key sushi bar. Do you mind my asking how much a mixed sashimi plate runs? There doesn't seem to be a website. Mon Jan 23 02:46:25 -0800 2006 209591 0 nooodles