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- SLSonomaLoLovipSan Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoAs always before our annual concert around the corner, bunch was great in every way. We were running late due to parking, but our superb server made it work out perfectly. All our dishes were tasting,and beautifully presented. We lucked out to have a bay window table amidst the chic brasserie ambience.More infoAbsinthe Brasserie and Bar - SFPrice: Expensive• French• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness•4.7
- JNJeanNvipSan Francisco Bay Area •17 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoEverything is always A+ here, a perfect SF seafood restaurant with old world service. Wouldn’t eat anywhere else prior to a symphony or opera.More infoHayes Street GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness•4.5
- JJazzaholicvipNew Orleans / Louisiana •4 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoOutstanding 6 course vegan Harvest Meal. The service was impeccable. The timing was perfect. Each course was very good and creative. They provided gluten-free option for my celiac partner. Besides offering excellent wines at very affordable prices, we also appreciated the non-alcoholic beverage availability. It was our second time dining there and we will definitely return.More infoBAIAPrice: Expensive• Italian• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness•4.4
- KKimchiSan Francisco Bay Area •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoThis is my go to sushi for a special occasion in Hayes Valley. The chefs and staff are friendly and the food is divine. My favorite is the Hamachi Truffle appetizer. I sometimes just come in for that alone. Everything is delicious. Be adventurous!More infoElephant Sushi Hayes ValleyPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Western Addition•4.6
- KKclaxSan Francisco Bay Area •17 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 19, 2023Great cabaret feel, great service and great food! I will return for sure!More infoMr. Tipple’s Jazz ClubPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness•4.8
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Discover Hayes Valley
A hotbed for the tech set and buzzing eateries, Hayes Valley has quickly become one of the hottest dining destinations in the city. After the 1989 Loma Pieta earthquake destroyed the Central Freeway, it paved the way for the rise of the neighborhood. Today, it’s hard to walk more than a block before discovering another gem—whether it’s sushi, Scandinavian, modest Greek, or liquid nitrogen ice cream. It’s not all casual cuisine, however. Nestled amidst the dense deliciousness, you’ll find rustic French bistros and a champagne bar with an extensive caviar list. After exploring the eclectic flavors and charm of the Hayes Valley streets, we recommend heading to Patricia’s Green for a perfect desert of people watching and unwinding.
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Dog friendly restaurants in Hayes Valley include Zuni Cafe, Doppio Zero - San Francisco and BAIA
Child friendly restaurants in Hayes Valley include House of Prime Rib, Son & Garden - San Francisco and ¡Chao Pescao!
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