Park Tavern on Washington Square

4.0

86 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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2 people

Feb 28, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Lively
Neighborhood gem

Park Tavern on Washington Square has long been a vibrant staple and foundation of the North Beach community. Now, under the helm of renowned American chef-partner Jonathan Waxman and fifth-generation San Franciscan James Nicholas, Park Tavern on Washington Square celebrates San Francisco’s vibrant dining scene with a fresh new era. The restaurant has several private dining options available for groups and parties.

As a Bay Area native and one of the pioneers of “California cuisine” Chef Waxman leans into his roots, celebrating the region’s local ingredients showcased in simple, seasonal dishes. Guests can enjoy a menu including Yellowfin Tuna Crudo with avocado, blood oranges, and fresno chili salsa, Cavatelli with dungeness crab, lemon, and parmesan, and Kurobuta Pork Chop Milanese with new potatoes and pepperonata. A few of Waxman’s trademark dishes make an appearance including the JW Kale Salad with anchovy dressing and breadcrumbs, and the famed JW Chicken with salsa verde.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Italian, American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Bar Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 432-9399
Website
http://www.parktavern-sf.com/
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
1652 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94133-3316
Neighborhood
North Beach
Cross street
Filbert St
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Counter Seating, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

Chef's Counter
Multiple dates available
Join us kitchen-side at our Chef's Counter, overlooking our open kitchen. Reservations available daily.

Breadsticks$6.00
olive oil, sea salt
Acme Sourdough Batard$8.00
butter & olive oil
Mixed Nuts & Olives$9.00
Crispy Calamari$18.00
chili aioli
Burrata & Prosciutto$24.00
smoked paprika
Yellowfin Tuna Crudo$24.00
avocado, citrus & fresno chili salsa
jw Red Pepper Pancakes$28.00
smoked salmon, caviar, beurre blanc, crème fraiche
Wood Oven Royal Miyagi Oysters$28.00
tequila, chili, black pepper butter

SALAD

jw Kale Salad$18.00
anchovy dressing, pecorino, breadcrumbs
Charred Gem Lettuce$18.00
green goddess dressing
Castelfranco Salad$19.00
toasted hazelnuts, pink lady apples, balsamico
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad$19.00
pomegranate, pecorino, lemon

PASTA

Carbonara$32.00
bucatini, egg yolk, guanciale, parmesan
Duck Confit Ragu$33.00
pappardelle, chanterelle mushroom
Shrimp Scampi$36.00
spaghetti, fresno chili, lobster sauce

PLATES

Black Cod$38.00
brown butter, cauliflower, balsamico
King Salmon$39.00
wilted spinach, radish salad, vermouth butter
jw Chicken$42.00
salsa verde
Pork Milanese$42.00
blistered tomato, arugula, crispy sage
Grilled NY Steak$48.00
sautéed kale, swiss chard, bordelaise sauce

VEGETABLES

jw Potatoes$12.00
pecorino, rosemary
Charred Baby Bok Choy$12.00
hawaiian ginger
Wilted Swiss Chard$12.00
parmesan

DESSERT

Affogato$9.00
espresso & vanilla ice cream
Dark & Milk Chocolate Budino$12.00
Ice Cream Sandwich$12.00
chocolate chip cookie, vanilla ice cream, chocolate dip
Apple Crostata$14.00
whipped cream
Lemon & Pistachio Cake$14.00
lemon mascarpone

Wines

Sparkling

Prosecco$16.00
Bisson - Glera Frizzante - Veneto - 2023
Sparkling Rosé$15.00
Aphros - 'Pan' - Vinho Verde - 2014 - vinhao
Sparkling$22.00
Under the Wire - Alder Springs Vineyard - Mendocino - 2018 - chardonnay
Champagne$29.00
Stephane Coquillette - 'Inflorescence' - Chouilly - NV - pinot noir & chardonnay
Melon$16.00
Louis Meitareau - Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine - Loire - 2022
Verdicchio$17.00
Grimaldi - Matelica - Marche - 2021
Falanghina$15.00
La Sibilla - Campi Flegrei - Campania - 2023
Sauvignon Blanc$18.00
Farella - Napa Valley - 2023
Chardonnay$20.00
Brooks Note - Sonoma Coast - 2022
Rosé$12.00
Domaine de Figueirasse - 'Gris de Gris' - Vin de Sable - Provence - 2023 - grenache & cinsault
Rosé$15.00
Cascina Belmonte - 'Costellazioni' - Chiaretto - Lombardia - 2021 - groppello +
Pinot Noir$22.00
Big Basin - 'Dune & Mountain' - Monterey - 2021
Cesanese$17.00
Damiano Ciolli - 'Silene' - Lazio - 2022
Nebbiolo$16.00
De Forville - Langhe - Piemonte - 2022
Montepulciano$18.00
Ciavolich - 'Divus' - Abruzzo - 2019
Sangiovese$21.00
Istine - Chianti Classico - Toscana - 2022

Dessert Wines

Moscato$9.00
Vietti - Asti - Piemonte 2023
10 Year Tawny Port$15.00
Quinta do Noval - Douro - Portugal
Torcolato$25.00
Maculan - Breganze - Veneto - 2021 - vespaiola
Vin Santo$28.00
Badia a Coltibuono - Toscana - 2015 - trebbiano & malvasia

Cocktails

Hemingway$17.00
Rum, maraschino, grapefruit, lime
Penicillin #2$17.00
Blended scotch, ginger, honey, lemon, bitters, smoky scotch spray
Bee’s Knees$17.00
Gin, lemon, sage-honey
Kumquat Pisco Sour$17.00
Pisco, kumquat, lime, egg white
Gianni Applesed$17.00
Bourbon, apple, amaro, lemon
jw Margarita$17.00
Blanco tequila, jw orange cordial, fresh lime
Martinez$17.00
Gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino, bitters
4th Regiment$17.00
Rye, sweet vermouth, celery & orange bitters
Boulevardier$17.00
Bourbon, campari, sweet vermouth
Archer$17.00
Tequila, mezcal, coffee liqueur, chocolate bitters
Park Tavern Hot Toddy$17.00
Rye, amaro, lemon, honey, allspice

No ABV

North Beach G&T$14.00
Ritual NA gin, tonic
Lemon Verbena Fizz$14.00
Ritual NA tequila, lemon verbena tea, lime, egg white, seltzer
Freebird$14.00
Ritual NA rum and aperitif, pineapple, lime, muscovado syrup

Draft Beer

Scrimshaw Pilsner$10.00
North Coast Brewing, Fort Bragg, CA
White Ale$11.00
Allagash Brewing, Portland, ME
Red Seal Red Ale$10.00
North Coast Brewing, Fort Bragg, CA
Pale Ale$12.00
Faction Brewing Company, Alameda, CA
Hazy IPA$11.00
Standard Deviant, San Francisco, CA

Bottled / Canned Beer

La Fin du Monde Triple Blonde$11.00
Unibroue, Canada
Downtown Brown Brown Ale$10.00
Lost Cost Brewery, Eureka, CA
Death & Taxes Black Lager$10.00
Moonlight Brewing, Santa Barbara, CA
Maui Waui IPA$9.00
Altamont, Livermore, CA
Old Rasputin Imperial Stout$12.00
North Coast Brewing, Fort Bragg, CA
Bright Cider Dry Apple Cider$9.00
2 Towns Ciderhouse, Corvallis, OR
NA Mexican Lager$9.00
RationAle Brewing, San Diego, CA
NA IPA$9.00
Partake Brewing, Calgary, Canada

What 86 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0

4 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Park Tavern on Washington Square offers a welcoming atmosphere and attentive service, with standout dishes like the "signature chicken" and "kale salad" receiving high praise. While some found the noise level high, the restaurant's "amazing food and ambience" and "friendly service" create a delightful dining experience. Expect generous portions and a warm return to this beloved spot.

86 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Great ambiance, but service and food was lack luster.
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DIANE
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Loved everything. Our server was lovely. Highly recommend at all levels.
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Nissa
San Francisco
28 reviews
3.0
28 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Sadly super underwhelmed by the "updated" Park Tavern. The food used to be much better, I had always loved it. They are missing signature dishes that made it so great, like the crispy brussel sprout chips. The dishes we had - salmon, taglietelle, burger - were just average. Nothing special. The kale salad was the only standout. The hamachi crudo was mushy. The service was really disappointing. The host was awesome, but our server seemed annoyed to be serving us. I won't be back.
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Kate
VIP
San Francisco
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Come back to the re-opened Tavern on Washington Square! We had a wonderful meal at the chef's counter. We ordered the tuna crudo, a large portion with citrus & slices of avocado in a zingy vinaigrette. We also started with the signature kale salad - pleasantly parmesan-forward with crispy crouton crumbles on top. The waitress suggested the shrimp scampi pasta, which amazed us. It did not have a typical tomato-garlic sauce. Instead, the perfectly cooked shrimp were sauteed with garlic and thinly sliced fresh peppers with an undercurrent of peppery heat. We shared the King salmon main, which was served on a bed of fresh spinach and watermelon radishes in a vinaigrette, making it a sizeable but light presentation. The portions were on the medium+ side and were very sharable for at least two people. All the food was excellent. The wines by the glass and the cocktail we had were also great. They are still looking to get fully staffed, but we felt well taken care of. The team there is very professional and attentive to their customers. We will be back!
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Katherine
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the most amazing meal. The food was spectacular and I’m so happy Park Tavern is back. The drinks are A++ and service was awesome.
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Joanne
Minneapolis
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Very loud but good service and good. Large portions
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David
VIP
San Francisco
25 reviews
3.0
25 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brunch menu was limited and they were out of 2 of the main items (no burger, no Eggs…) at 1pm. It was largely empty and I’m hoping this is just a slow restart for a formerly epic sf establishment.
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Jessica
VIP
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Sadly this new iteration doesn’t have the magic of the old Park Tavern. It felt empty like a Westin hotel restaurant. The polenta and shrimp were great but the frittata was overcooked and they inexplicably were out of the burger at only 12:30pm on a brunch Sunday. I wanted to love this place. Maybe for drinks outside on a sunny day because I love the park, but otherwise it’s not worth the expensive prices.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall it was a really nice experience. Service was really warm and timing was great. Red pepper pancakes were the highlight and most of the other food was solid but nothing special. Only disappointment of the night was the crab pasta. No flavor at all, barely any traces of crab. The manager handled it really well and graciously removed it from our check. We’d come back for pancakes and the chicken.
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Sarah
San Francisco
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kale salad off the charts, perfect. Good cocktails. Filet was ok, sides were confusing. Would have been better with mashed potatoes for texture vs. slightly burnt scalloped pie. Would recommend some kind of ceiling or floor cover to help with noise. Very kind, helpful staff.
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FAQs

Park Tavern on Washington Square offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 432-9399.

Park Tavern on Washington Square is rated 4 stars by 86 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 28, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Park Tavern on Washington Square

1652 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94133-3316

Additional information

Cross street
Filbert St
Neighborhood
North Beach
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Bar Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Italian, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Counter Seating, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.parktavern-sf.com/
Phone number
(415) 432-9399

Park Tavern on Washington Square

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Chef's Counter

START

Breadsticks$6.00

Acme Sourdough Batard$8.00

Mixed Nuts & Olives$9.00

Crispy Calamari$18.00

Burrata & Prosciutto$24.00

Yellowfin Tuna Crudo$24.00

jw Red Pepper Pancakes$28.00

Wood Oven Royal Miyagi Oysters$28.00

SALAD

jw Kale Salad$18.00

Charred Gem Lettuce$18.00

Castelfranco Salad$19.00

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad$19.00

PASTA

Carbonara$32.00

Duck Confit Ragu$33.00

Shrimp Scampi$36.00

PLATES

Black Cod$38.00

King Salmon$39.00

jw Chicken$42.00

Pork Milanese$42.00

Grilled NY Steak$48.00

VEGETABLES

jw Potatoes$12.00

Charred Baby Bok Choy$12.00

Wilted Swiss Chard$12.00

DESSERT

Affogato$9.00

Dark & Milk Chocolate Budino$12.00

Ice Cream Sandwich$12.00

Apple Crostata$14.00

Lemon & Pistachio Cake$14.00

Wines

Prosecco$16.00

Sparkling Rosé$15.00

Sparkling$22.00

Champagne$29.00

Melon$16.00

Verdicchio$17.00

Falanghina$15.00

Sauvignon Blanc$18.00

Chardonnay$20.00

Rosé$12.00

Rosé$15.00

Pinot Noir$22.00

Cesanese$17.00

Nebbiolo$16.00

Montepulciano$18.00

Sangiovese$21.00

Dessert Wines

Moscato$9.00

10 Year Tawny Port$15.00

Torcolato$25.00

Vin Santo$28.00

Cocktails

Hemingway$17.00

Penicillin #2$17.00

Bee’s Knees$17.00

Kumquat Pisco Sour$17.00

Gianni Applesed$17.00

jw Margarita$17.00

Martinez$17.00

4th Regiment$17.00

Boulevardier$17.00

Archer$17.00

Park Tavern Hot Toddy$17.00

No ABV

North Beach G&T$14.00

Lemon Verbena Fizz$14.00

Freebird$14.00

Draft Beer

Scrimshaw Pilsner$10.00

White Ale$11.00