Where's a fun, tastey sushi restaurant in SF for a party of 10?

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My boyfriend recently discovered he LOVES sushi and wants to go out to a sushi restaurant for his birthday.  What I'm looking for is a place with amazing sushi and a fun,cool atmosphere(somewhat optional,but preferred) that can accomidate a party of 10.  I want him to have great birthday night :) Any suggestions?

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Don't mind the crumudgeon. There are many places to consider. Ozumo has a small private room (just off the main dining room floor) that you might be able to reserve for your group of 10. The sushi is very good but can be a bit pricey if you're not careful. Also have great grilled items as well. Plus it also has a fun bar scene which would probably work out well for the party. Good luck. Link: http://www.ozumo.com/main.htm

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I prefer Ebisu for their fresh, high quality fish and traditional preparation. Sitting in front of Suzuki is a true pleasure and I never spoil it by ordering. They frequently have live uni, abalone, and scallops. It's family run and the regulars are treated like family. They have a tatami room (you sit on pillows, on tatami mats) that would fit your party, and they will probably take a reservation for that area even though it's usually walk-in only. For a more fun, hip, party atmosphere, try Blowfish: Sushi to Die For, on Bryant at 20th. Their approach is decidedly non-traditional. Lots of crazy fusion-style small plates and rolls, as well as classic sushi and sashimi. Nice fish, not quite as top-notch as Ebisu, but very good. The walls are padded with velvet and the colors are saturated and deep; reds, oranges, and gold. Anime illustrations decorate nearly every available wall space, and several hanging TVs show DVDs of Anime dramas and adventures, with an erotic edge. A large movie screen hangs behind the sushi bar. Loud, pounding house and techno music makes you glad for the fabric walls, and glad you didn't bring your easily-annoyed friends. Some servers are better than others, there's one there that let the kitchen close one night after several friends and I sat down and ordered what we had intended to be our first of many courses. She gave us no notice, and then informed us when we ordered more dishes. We were not able to get more food! Were we pissed! Amazingly, she's still there, a year and a half later. It must be that she's really hot, but boy is she on another planet. As you can tell, I do have a soft spot for Blowfish, and I still go back when I'm up for something out-of-the-sushi-usual. Every other time, our service has been good, and the place feels fun and interesting. I like the tattoed and otherwise decorated servers. It's dark and funky and would be good for a party of ten, they can push the tables together easily or maybe fit 10 at one of their big round tables. They do take reservations, and you'll want them for even small parties during peak hours. Full bar and sake list, good non-alcoholic options, bar area to wait in if some of your party arrive early. Neither Ebisu or Blowfish will be cheap, but good sushi rarely is. Blowfish definitely wins on the fun. Great people watching. Go to Ebisu when it's just two of you, and you can sit at the sushi bar.

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Tsunami Divisadero and Fulton(?) anyway, you can probably make a reservation and it is clubby and laid back and they have a section you could take over with lounge chairs and small tables and the waitresses are friendly and hot and the sake cocktails are excellent. sushi is good (not the best but definitely not the worst)and it is way way better than Blowfish, which just totally sucks in my experience.... Oh, and Deep Sushi, on Church and 29th is pretty cool spot and has great sushi and is sort of clubby feel. some nights they have dj's. but the waitress is a jerk, but the sushi is definitely excellent and intersting. have a nice birthday

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