Ebisu is by far the best sushi joint in the San Francisco Bay Area. The fish is fresh and the chefs are bonafide sushi artists! A seat at the bar for a party of two or three is definitely worth the wait (but be prepared to wait...). Try the Caterpillar or ask your chef for his/her specialty. If you do the latter, be sure to buy your chef a drink, too! One warning: check the prices on the daily specials before ordering.
