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Fable - SF, San Francisco, CA

Fable - SF

4.6
4.6
2201 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Fable is the best garden patio restaurant in San Francisco. In the heart of the vibrant Castro neighborhood, our patio restaurant showcases seasonal California cuisine and the best brunch in town. Join us for dinner and brunch seven days a week in a unique, all-weather outdoor dining experience. Inside Fable, our open kitchen concept shows how fresh ingredients are used to create the finished product.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:15 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 590-2404
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Catering is available email info@fablesf.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Fable is the best garden patio restaurant in San Francisco. Located in the heart of the vibrant Castro neighborhood, we showcase seasonal California cuisine. Join us for a memorable private dining experience. We have the capacity to host groups up to 65 guests in an array of seating options.
  • Private party contact
    Charlie Alonzo: (415) 590-2404
  • Neighborhood
    The Castro
  • Cross street
    Between 18th and 19th
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 2,201 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Great for brunch

  • San Francisco

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fable - SF, located in the Castro, offers a charming garden patio with a warm ambiance. Diners praise its "deliciously consistent" food, including standout dishes like the steak and ahi tuna. The attentive service and intimate atmosphere make it a favorite for brunch and dinner, providing a delightful neighborhood dining experience.
2,201 Reviews
  1. George

    New York City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The NY strip was tough, the bone marrow needed more time, the mashed potatoes pedestrian. At this price point, I expect better. Beautiful garden with warm waitstaff. Would have given 5 stars for service if the empty water carafe was refilled during our meal.

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  2. Connie

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The garden patio was an absolute delightful setting! The food was delicious, with lots of hearty vegetarian options (not just salad). Service was amazing - from booking to dining. Highly recommend and can't wait to go back!

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  3. Kathleen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    69 reviews

    4.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely new find in the Castro with a wonderful menu choice.

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  4. Arend

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had our birthday lunch there, which was excellent. We were also given a surprise birthday dessert. Wonderful food, great service!

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  5. Peter

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. So pleasant for a lunch in the patio. My lunch guest said he felt utterly relaxed. The food was great and the server was awesome.

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  6. Bakul

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Food took more than 2 hours to arrive. Service was spotty and seemed to be the case for all the tables.

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  7. Henry

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food. Ambience was also lovely.

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  8. Francesco

    VIP

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fable is one of my favorite neighborhood restaurants in the Castro, my go-to. I love their patio dining, and the food is consistently good. This visit did not disappoint. The service and our server were fabulous. Our group ordered the pork chop, which was the hit of the evening. It was juicy, full of flavor, and served with roasted Brussels sprouts and sweet potato mash—a great combination. Someone ordered the cheeseburger, and it was good, consistent with prior visits. The only item we wouldn't order again was the cioppino. The person who ordered it said the soup lacked depth and complexity, and there was no crab in the dish. Overall, it was bland, even after they added the house-made habanero sauce.

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  9. samantha

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for brunch. Outdoor area was very nice and clean. Food tasted great and our server was very attentive. Will revisit soon.

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  10. cheryl

    VIP

    San Francisco

    182 reviews

    5.0

    182 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the steak which was grand. Wow had the fish which was wonderful as well. The service here is professional, upscale and fun.

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FAQs

Fable - SF offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 590-2404.

Fable - SF is rated 4.6 stars by 2201 OpenTable diners.

Fable - SF does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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 39 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Fable - SF

558 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA 94114

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between 18th and 19th
  • Neighborhood
    The Castro
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:15 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (415) 590-2404
  • Catering
    Catering is available email info@fablesf.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Fable is the best garden patio restaurant in San Francisco. Located in the heart of the vibrant Castro neighborhood, we showcase seasonal California cuisine. Join us for a memorable private dining experience. We have the capacity to host groups up to 65 guests in an array of seating options.
  • Private party contact
    Charlie Alonzo: (415) 590-2404
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