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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Public-record snapshot as of June 2026. Live ratings are always current on each platform.
Why this business cleared the bar.
This record was published by The Centurion Awards from the public record. Selection follows the published criteria; Dragon Horse met them on that evidence. The business can claim the listing or ask us to remove it.
- ✓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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The details, verified.
- 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
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.
Every award, on the record.
Each Centurion Award is its own dated annual record, and staying current means clearing the bar again each new year. The verification above is from the latest published award. Open a year for that year’s citation.
2025 Centurion Award
Best Late-Night Japanese Restaurant in San Francisco San Francisco, CA · Awarded under the 2025 evaluation View the 2025 award →Awards run one calendar year and renew only if the business clears the bar again. Selection is by published criteria, never for sale.
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This page is the standing record for Dragon Horse (2025). It was published by The Centurion Awards from the public record; the business did not have to apply for it to appear. It wasn’t voted on or sponsored, and selection is not for sale. Owners can claim the listing or ask us to remove it. For hours, bookings, and live reviews, go straight to the business itself.
This page was published by The Centurion Awards from the public record; the business did not have to apply for it to appear.
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