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House of Prime Rib
Price: Very Expensive•Steak•4.8(15,907)Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness - 2
Kokkari Estiatorio
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.8(9,182)Financial District / Embarcadero - 3
Foreign Cinema
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.7(8,849)Mission District - 4
Zuni Cafe
Price: Expensive•Modern European•4.7(7,883)Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness - 5
Elena's
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.7(533)Forest Hill / West Portal
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Four Kings
Price: Moderate•Chinese•4.6(141)Chinatown - 2
State Bird Provisions
Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.8(3,260)Western Addition - 3
Dalida
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.7(913)Presidio - 4
Yoshi's Oakland
Price: Moderate•Japanese•4.7(8,328)Oakland - 5
Che Fico San Francisco
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(1,910)North Panhandle / USF
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The Palm Court at RH San Francisco
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.8(1,808)Potrero Hill / Dogpatch - 2
A16 - San Francisco
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.6(5,050)Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio - 3
Perbacco
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(7,030)Financial District / Embarcadero - 4
Greens Restaurant
Price: Very Expensive•Vegetarian / Vegan•4.6(11,184)Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio - 5
Gary Danko
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary French / American•4.8(1,666)Fisherman's Wharf
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- GGeraldLas Vegas •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoOur party arrived early for our reservation, but the hostess made the effort to seat us quickly. The server was friendly and attentive, allowing us time to settle in and visit before taking our order. Food arrived perfectly prepared and beautifully presented. Most importantly, at no time during our 2+ hours there did we feel rushed to leave. All this makes Absinthe a great choice for pre- and post- performance meals.More infoAbsinthe Brasserie and Bar - SFPrice: Expensive• French• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness•4.8
- LLeslieSan Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWe had amazing service both from our waiter and the rest of the staff. Water glasses never went dry and they were quick to take orders and more beverages. Fabulous music and drinks. I loved all the food except one item we ordered. Seriously the best service from any bar/club I’ve been to. Additionally they were very accommodating with reservation changesMore infoMr. Tipple’s Jazz ClubPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness•4.9
- RRichardVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •48 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoOur party of 4, ordered and shared a wide variety of courses. All were elegantly presented, very freshly made and flavorful. Our server's enthusiasm matched his competence. All in all, a most enjoyable experience.More infoTeakwoodPrice: Moderate• Burmese• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness•4.5
- VValbyVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoHad a lovely evening! Started with tasty cocktails and it went from there! The beignet and caviar set the tone for a delicious journey. We had great service - thank you Jordan!More infoNightbirdPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness•4.6
- JJanetVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoVery fresh fish and salad. Steelhead grilled to perfection! Sherry vinaigrette, simple, but always delicious. Ordered a second lime mousse!More infoHayes Street GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness•4.7
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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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Child friendly restaurants in Hayes Valley include House of Prime Rib, Son & Garden - San Francisco and Hayes Street Grill
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