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Hayes Street Grill, San Francisco, CA

Hayes Street Grill

4.7
4.7
4354 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Hayes Street Grill is a neo-traditional fish house in San Francisco's Civic Center district, across the street from the Performing Arts Center, opposite Davies Symphony Hall and a block from both the Opera House and City Hall. We use an international mix of recipes, unified with a theme of fish and seafood. Above every other consideration, we want the freshness and pristine quality of the fish, produce, and naturally-raised meats to speak for themselves.

The Hayes Street Grill's walls are covered with autographed photos of the artists who consider the restaurant their club. Though we've remodeled since our opening 33 years ago, the original brass coat hooks along the walls remain, as does our founding philosophy of cooking only the food we would serve at home to our families, albeit dressed up a little, with a religious dedication to wholesomeness.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–6:30 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 863-5545
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Patricia Unterman
  • Private party facilities
    We are happy to arrange for special events or private parties in any of our three rooms at the Hayes Street Grill. The largest dining area can host parties up to 75 seated and 90 standing; the bar room can host 35 seated and 50 standing; lastly, our private alcove can host 25 seated and 30 standing.
  • Neighborhood
    Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
  • Cross street
    Franklin Street
  • Parking details
    Here is a helpful parking map showing all street parking spots and garages with real-time prices: https://www.spotangels.com/san-francisco/hayes-street-grill-parking
  • Public transit
    Bart Civic Center stopMUNI Van Ness and Hayes21 Hayes bus down the street of the restaurant...............
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 4,354 people are saying

Hayes Street Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hayes Street Grill is a beloved San Francisco staple, perfect for pre-theater dining. Known for "consistently good fish dishes," the restaurant offers "excellent service" and a "fun atmosphere." Patrons appreciate the "fresh seafood" and "professional wait staff." A must-visit for "phenomenal" dining before cultural events.

4,354 Reviews
  1. EliotH VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our dinner was improved over what it has been the last few years. I do not know if it is a new chef, but it was quite tasty, hot and fresh. Good job.

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  2. Fred VIP

    San Francisco143 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hayes Street Grill continues to be the "go to" restaurant for us before a performance at either the symphony, opera or ballet. Great seafood and the BEST French fries in the Bay Area...by a long distance!!!!!!

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  3. Michael

    San Francisco39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were excellent as usual. The skate was particularly good, the best I’ve ever had it anywhere. But actually, everything was delicious. A very pleasant place to eat,, Where one can have a conversation over delicious food in a relaxed setting.

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  4. Elizabeth VIP

    San Francisco23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was delightful. As always, the food was delicious. Wonderful pre-concert dinner!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Hayes Street Grill for its reliable fish and great fries and try to get to it on regilar rotation. Long-time staff is reliable and attentive.

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  6. Jennie

    San Francisco4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I found the service to not be that good and the food was fair, average.

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  7. Jeffry VIP

    San Francisco79 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It is astonishing that Hayes Street Grill has maintained its standards of excellence for so many decades. The fact that they continue to deliver such delicious, high quality food at peak pre-theater hours is equally impressive. Every item on the menu sounded delicious and what we picked tasted even better than it read. Kudos to them.

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  8. Elena

    San Francisco2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and ambiance weren’t what you expect from the restaurant with a legacy. It was really mediocre at best.

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  9. Julie VIP

    Atlanta6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So amazing! Everything was so fresh! Thank you for an amazing time

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  10. Susan VIP

    San Francisco18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience with excellent food and attentive staff even when jam packed with ballet and symphony patrons who have come early!

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FAQs

Hayes Street Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 4354 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
Google Map for Hayes Street Grill

320 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Franklin Street
  • Neighborhood
    Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–6:30 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Californian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Here is a helpful parking map showing all street parking spots and garages with real-time prices: https://www.spotangels.com/san-francisco/hayes-street-grill-parking
  • Public transit
    Bart Civic Center stopMUNI Van Ness and Hayes21 Hayes bus down the street of the restaurant...............
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Patricia Unterman
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (415) 863-5545
  • Private party facilities
    We are happy to arrange for special events or private parties in any of our three rooms at the Hayes Street Grill. The largest dining area can host parties up to 75 seated and 90 standing; the bar room can host 35 seated and 50 standing; lastly, our private alcove can host 25 seated and 30 standing.
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