Chef Marc Zimmerman Launches His Steakhouse Comeback
Yokai in San Francisco is set to close in mid-July and flip to Superprime Steakhouse Jul 7, 2025, 10:54 PM UTC
Chef Marc Zimmerman is known for his steakhouse prowess, opening his wagyu steakhouse Gozu in 2019, and before that, working at Alexander's Steakhouse in San Francisco (and leading locations in Taipei and Tokyo). Gozu eventually changed its steakhouse ways and shifted its concept to the Wild, with a menu that the Michelin Guide called 'Californian sensibility along with Japanese influences,' but now Zimmerman is back with a steak-focused menu. Say hello to Superprime Steakhouse, which is set to open on Friday, July 18, at 545 Mission Street. What some eagle-eyed diners may notice is that it's the location of Yokai, Zimmerman's Japanese-inspired listening bar, which opened in 2023; according to an Instagram announcement, that restaurant will wind down on Thursday, July 17, to shift to the new format.
For fans of Yokai, the new steakhouse promises 'a few Yokai favorites' will remain on the menu, including the uni toast, signature skewers, and the Hokkaido-style milk buns. Meanwhile, the new Superprime menu boasts some hefty steaks, such as a 'monster' porterhouse weighing in at 2.5 pounds; dry-aged, bone-in New York and filet steaks; plus a bone-in ribeye. Wagyu is also on the menu in various forms, as well as raw items like yellowtail sashimi, and a 'not steak' portion of the menu that boasts a burger on a Hawaiian bun, marinated duck breast, and steamed miso ling cod.
The Berkeley restaurant Grégoire, known for its delightfully crisp potato puffs, is working to open a new location in San Francisco, taking over a former Jamba Juice space at the corner of 9th Avenue and Irving Street, Mission Local reports. Intriguingly, the new location is a franchise of the business, with Mission Local noting that the 'food could come from a central kitchen in Emeryville, which would keep quality consistent.' The new location is scheduled to open in November.
British social media influencer Jason Hackett — better known as Prime Mutton online — is taking a tour of the U.S., and this week he finds himself in the foggy city of San Francisco. Known for his endearing beer reviews, he's visiting a number of Irish bars this week, and kicked off his tour Sunday, July 6, with a meetup last night at Glen Park Station. From there, he has a packed three-day schedule, where fans can grab a pint with him, including the Plough and the Stars and the Northstar Cafe on Monday, July 7; Shanghai Kelly's, Casements, and Danny Coyle's on Tuesday, plus a slate of places for Wednesday, July 9. Check out Hackett's Instagram for the latest details.
The charming San Francisco alleyway known as Belden Place is hosting its annual Bastille Day celebration, this year set for Friday, July 11, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sam's Grill, Cafe Tiramisu, and the other restaurants that way will all feature 'French-themed dishes,' per a press release, and Belden Place will also host a pop-up by Maison Nico for the night, along with live music. There will also be 'giant croissant photo opportunities' and complimentary berets while supplies last. For more details, head here.
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