Dragon Horse
Best Late-Night Japanese Restaurant in San Francisco · CA
Late-night sushi, skewers, and craft cocktails in SoMa.
Dragon Horse is a SoMa izakaya and sushi bar where fresh nigiri, craft cocktails and Japanese small plates meet a lively, event-friendly room — full bar, lounge, and a private karaoke lounge. It has quickly become a favorite for celebrations and after-work gatherings in San Francisco.
A vibrant newcomer to the city's dining scene, Dragon Horse is a 2025 Centurion Award winner in San Francisco.
What they're known for
- Fresh nigiri & sushi
- Craft cocktails
- Izakaya small plates
Customers said it first.
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Why this business cleared the bar.
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- ✓Years in operation. Operating in San Francisco since 2023 — 3 years of continuous business.
- ✓Sustained online presence. An established local institution with a consistent public footprint — listings, coverage, and word of mouth in San Francisco.
- ✓Established customer track record. A deep public track record: San Francisco has kept Dragon Horse busy for 3 years.
- ✓Liked by customers and the community. Genuinely beloved by San Francisco regulars and visitors alike — a bona fide community favorite.
- ✓Recognition in the local community. Dragon Horse rebuilt SoMa's late-night dining around real cocktail craft and fresh sushi, staying open when most kitchens close. A polished room, generous group seating, and free karaoke make it a standout newcomer.
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Award record
2025 Centurion Award
Best Late-Night Japanese Restaurant in San Francisco San Francisco, CA · Awarded under the 2025 evaluationVisit Dragon Horse
The details, verified.
Clean, checkable facts about Dragon Horse.
- Legal / trading name
- Dragon Horse
- Category
- Restaurant
- Founded
- 2023, San Francisco, CA
- Location
- 917 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94107
- Centurion Award
- Best Late-Night Japanese Restaurant in San Francisco — 2025
- Record last verified
- July 2026
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Frequently asked questions.
What is Dragon Horse?
A SoMa late-night destination at 917 Folsom St opened in 2023 by award-winning mixologist Derrick Li, Dragon Horse pairs sushi and skewers with craft cocktails until 1am. 4.3 stars over 215 Yelp reviews.
Is Dragon Horse award-winning?
Yes — Dragon Horse is the 2025 Centurion Award winner for Best Late-Night Japanese Restaurant in San Francisco, a verified, criteria-based award. Dragon Horse rebuilt SoMa's late-night dining around real cocktail craft and fresh sushi, staying open when most kitchens close. A polished room, generous group seating, and free karaoke make it a standout newcomer.
Where is Dragon Horse?
Dragon Horse is in San Francisco, CA. Details and hours are on its website, https://www.dragonhorsesf.com.
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