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Nightbird, San Francisco, CA
Award-winning

Nightbird

4.7
4.7
853 Reviews
$50 and over
Californian

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Innovative
Nightbird offers a 12 Course , from chef, owner and James Beard Nominated, Kim Alter. It is an elegant boutique restaurant in the heart of San Francisco (Hayes Valley) embracing California's freshest, seasonal, local ingredients. the price of the menu is $195/person with a 16% service charge, 6% Heathy SF, and tax.
Please understand we have 10 tables in our dining room, for that reason we do have the policy below.
Cancellation policy: If cancelled after the 48 hour window, we charge the card on file $195 per person.
For parties over 4 people, one weeks notice is needed for a cancellation. If cancelled after the 5 working day window, we charge the card on file $195 per person.



Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Bar Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:30 am
  • Phone number
    (415) 829-7565
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Kim Alter
  • Catering
    For any Catering Inquiries please contact events@nightbirdrestaurant.com
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
  • Cross street
    Hayes Street at Linden Alley
  • Parking details
    Parking Garages Near to us:Performing Arts Garage @ 360 Gough St.Garage @ 110 Franklin StreetLiberty Park Management @150 Hayes St.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Bar Bites at Linden Room

    Multiple dates available
    A delicious snacky experience of 10 bites made by Kim Alter, served in our bar LindenRoom. allot one hour for this experience. The menu changes daily, $85 per person (exclusive of beverages, tax, and service charge of 16% and 6% Heathly SF )
    Bar Bites at Linden Room Photo
  • Private Dining in The Nightingale Room

    Multiple dates available
    NightJar, our private room has a separate entrance at 334 Gough Street and is the perfect setting for intimate parties, dinners, and happy hours. We offer a full bar and a well tailored wine list. Our chef will tailor the 5 course menu to each event, matching seasonal and market availability with guest preferences for $150 per person (exclusive of beverages, tax and service charge of 22%.) Cancelation Policy - We do ask for 5 working days before reservation, if this reservation is cancelled with in the 5 days before your reservation a fee of $150 per person will be applied. This room can accommodate up to 8-14 guests for a seated dinner, bookings at 5:30pm and 8pm.
    Private Dining in The Nightingale Room Photo

What 853 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nightbird offers a "wonderful experience" with "fantastic" tasting menus and "top level service." Chef Kim Alter's creations are "creative, surprising, and phenomenal," featuring "sustainable yet creative" ingredients. The "intimate setting" and "attentive staff" make it ideal for special occasions. With "impeccable service," Nightbird is a "must" for culinary enthusiasts.

853 Reviews
  1. Brandon

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful experience, new foods and tastes like never before. Would come again

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  2. Mark

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food and very accommodating waitstaff. Best experience at a Michelin starred restaurant in SF so far.

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  3. foodfun40

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent - coming back after a few years! Always great food, elegant service and beautiful space. Enjoyed meeting the chef once more. Happy to see this pace doing so well.

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  4. Randy

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Inventive food, attentive service, marvelous ambience.

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  5. Heather VIP

    San Francisco41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding! The food was truly exceptional, both in flavor and in presentation. Unique and delicious!!! The decor, from the beautiful dishware to the artistically engraved owl front door and everything in between was simply gorgeous. The service was top-notch. One of the best dinners we have ever had anywhere. A win! Five stars! Literally the ONLY things we would change would be the temperature of the restaurant, as it was quite chilly. They could use a little heat! And the choice of music. The music didn’t fit the elegance and innovation of the experience. It was music you’d hear at the gym.Otherwise five stars in all ways! Truly, one of the best dinners we have ever had anywhere at any time - a total win !!!

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  6. Tungliang

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Facebook Post: An Unforgettable Dining Experience at Nightbird ✨🍽️😋 Just had an absolutely outstanding dinner at Nightbird! 🌟 Every dish was a work of art, and the flavors were perfectly balanced. 🥂 The caviar tart was an explosion of oceanic flavors—the cream elevated the taste, making each bite even more indulgent. The chef also incorporated Asian elements like mochi (麻糬) and bamboo shoots (竹筍) into some dishes, creating unique and delicious combinations. 🐚 The sea scallop was perfectly seared and seasoned just right, while the butternut squash tart was savory, rich, and utterly satisfying. 🍰 To top it all off, the desserts were incredibly thoughtful—three Western-style desserts echoed the first three courses, beautifully paired with cognac 🥃. It was the perfect combination! It’s no surprise that Nightbird has earned its Michelin star—every bite was exceptional! If you’re looking for a refined and innovative dining experience, I highly recommend it! ❤️

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  7. nitzan

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is just exquisite! It’s a perfectly romantic evening

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  8. Tristan

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our second visit, and I think the food, wine, and service was even better than the first time - a difficult achievement! The tasting menu is always innovative and interesting, with courses paced perfectly. We all enjoyed the wine pairing and found the pours and profiles very much in alignment with the menu. Overall a lovely evening and we will absolutely return. Thank you to the whole team who created such a special experience for us.

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  9. Edie

    San Francisco186 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love that the evening simply unfolds for you with no decisions to be made. Each course was a surprise and delight. The chef is creative and really focuses on extracting the most flavor from each bite. The service is always excellent. It always amazes me that we can have this type of meal pre-ballet without feeling overly rushed.

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  10. dana VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    our favorite restaurant to celebrate something special! best service and food in a setting that makes you feel like you are the only one there. love nightbird!

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FAQs

Nightbird is rated 4.7 stars by 853 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Nightbird

330 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Hayes Street at Linden Alley
  • Neighborhood
    Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Bar Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:30 am
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking Garages Near to us:Performing Arts Garage @ 360 Gough St.Garage @ 110 Franklin StreetLiberty Park Management @150 Hayes St.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kim Alter
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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