San Francisco - Hayes Valley - Restaurants

501 Fell St., San Francisco 94102
415-525-3901

Mazzat

Occupying a highly visible corner on the urban highway known as Fell, this unassuming café may help open many a Frisco foodie’s eyes to the joys of Lebanese food. Smart, simple d&eacut... read more

579 Hayes St., San Francisco 94102
415-626-1162

A super-welcome addition, if for no other reason than to educate people here that there's more to Mexican cuisine than gigantic greasy burritos (which are really an American thing, y'all). Occupies... read more

205 Oak St., San Francisco 94102
415-553-3986

Otoro Sushi

Tiny, dare-we-say romantic sushi spot hidden away on a slightly random block off the Hayes Valley thoroughfare, grew a devoted following in a few short months after opening with soft, tender, burst... read more

609 Hayes St. , San Francisco 94102
415-621-5482

Bar Jules

A gem with a comfortable, sunny neighborhood vibe, lives somewhat in the shadow of next-door superstar Suppenküche. All ingredients on the constantly evolving menu are made from local, sustain... read more

131 Gough St., San Francisco 94102
415-252-1369

Sauce

A Hayes Valley favorite for creative takes on classic home-style cooking. Fries made from portabella mushrooms and mac 'n' cheese with chicken & asparagus put a new perspective on traditional Ameri... read more

601 Hayes St., San Francisco
415-252-9289

Suppenküche

German Wirtshaus in the heart of Hayes Valley. Say reibekuchen mit hausgemachtem apfelmus three time fast and get a free pint. Heidi and Hans sitting elbow-to-elbow on family-style wooden tables, n... read more

482 Hayes St., San Francisco 94102
415-552-8880

Flipper’s

Burger purists beware. International concoctions like the Copenhagen Way (blue cheese, walnuts, beets) hang out with the likes of the Flipper Dipper (teriyaki). Chili cheese fries, big salads and v... read more

203 Octavia St., San Francisco
415-861-3230

J’s Pots of Soul

Hangover central. Face-plant into a greasy pork chop or stack of glorious pumpkin pancakes with clarified butter, then wash it all down with booze-sopping grits. Divey but sweet little diner off th... read more

398 Hayes St., San Francisco 94102
415-551-1590

Absinthe

Sexy fin de siècle dining in Moulin Rouge setting complete with leather and mohair banquettes. Oysters, lavender crème brulée and Ginger Rogers cocktails, though no actual absinthe or Nicole Kidman... read more

320 Hayes St., San Francisco 94102
415-863-5545

Hayes Street Grill

This joint was the first to give the Hayes Valley scene some cred. On the street since 1979, it’s old-school SF—not as cool as Tadich Grill, but it’ll do. Co-owned by local foodie/writer Patricia U... read more

581 Hayes St., San Francisco
415-864-7654

Frjtz

Recipe for a perfect Sunday afternoon: One order of Belgian fries with pesto mayo dip, one savory smoked salmon crepe, one bowl of Belgian mussels, three orders of Chimay. We liked the old next-doo... read more

384 Hayes St., San Francisco 94102
415-626-1211

Arlequin

Absinthe’s baby sister ain't your average sliver of a sandwich shop. Demure wine shop disguise hides locals-only vibe within. Mediterranean/Provençal dishes on house-made everything: croque Arlequi... read more

687 McAllister St., San Francisco 94102
415-673-9353

Indigo

Mix of Hayes Valley slackers, culturists before curtain call and suits from City Hall. Indigo hues abound, no surprise, giving the place a lunar appeal. Sister restaurant to trendy Jade Bar around ... read more

500 Fell St., San Francisco 94102
415-255-9108

Il Borgo

Why wrestle with North Beach parking demons when there’s this Hayes Valley classic complete with checkered tablecloths, Chianti bottles with candles, and Italian murals. The only thing missing is F... read more

199 Gough St., San Francisco 94102
415-552-7132

Paul K

Sleek and sexy little devil, with one part apre-opera crowd, one part edgy crowd. The perfect place to satiate your date after La Tosca. Pomegranate martini is a must. Exotic ingredients like haris... read more

425 Hayes St., San Francisco 94102
415-431-2440

Moishe’s Pippic

Only place in SF you can find matzo ball soup like Bubbelah used to make. Crunchy, salty dills, chopped liver, hot brisket on Friday, latkes and applesauce, and hot pastrami on rye done up Chicago-... read more

1658 Market St., San Francisco 94102
415-552-2522

Zuni Café

Star chef Judy Rodgers’ baby is a sparkler all right. Young Mission hipsters, Civic Center suits, hunky Castro gays all politely wait for famous roast chicken in wood-fired brick oven, dozen briny ... read more

432 Octavia St. , San Francisco 94102
415-863-1518

Smitten Ice Cream

Ice cream paradise features classics and seasonal scoops to your little heart's content. Choose from Meyer Lemon Gingersnap to Malted Vanilla Cocoa Nib and everything in between. Watch them make yo... read more

306 Broderick St., San Francisco 94117
415-437-0303

Nopalito

Named after cactus leaf often used in traditional Mexican cooking, this quaint cafe is far from prickly. Small operation, attached to a grocery store is always packed. Luckily, patrons can call in ... read more

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