Absinthe Brasserie & Bar

(415) 551-1590

398 Hayes St (Gough Street)
San Francisco, CA 94102 37.777 -122.4229

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Neighborhoods: Central North, Hayes Valley

www.absinthe.com

Absinthe Brasserie & Bar

from Patrick Heig

What People Are Saying About Absinthe Brasserie & Bar

The Editor

Contributor

Citysearch

The Scene – This luxuriously appointed restaurant is decorated to evoke the golden age of absinthe, with deep-red walls, lush velvet chairs and dark, sexy lighting. The focal point of the main room is the grand bar, stocked with an impressive collection of obscure spirits and glamorously retro cocktails. The back dining area is plush and quiet, a good spot for a romantic late-night interlude. – – The Food – With one of the city's most extensive selection of oysters, splurge on a dozen fresh, glistening bivalves, from plump Fanny Bays to sweet Malpeques. Hot starters…

4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/24/09

I enjoy their food here.

by rached at Citysearch

I enjoy their food here. I don't know if it's also the same chef cooking as the one in Top Chef this season, but at least I like the super fast way they get the food out to you, without feeling hurried. More accurately, I think I should say that the food comes out in successions, at the perfect timing.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/30/09

TRIPLE FRENCH MARTINI

by Poeticalmath at Citysearch

Triple French Martini all day, there is something about apple flavors that drives me crazy, lol... anywho... its the best

4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/30/09

absinthe

by liltamby5 at Citysearch

I know this is supposed to be a review, but I wanted to ask reviewers what their favorite or best absinthe mixed cocktail they had?

The Details on Absinthe Brasserie & Bar

Know Before You Go:

If you're out and about, looking for a late-night bite, a bar menu is served until 1am, Tuesday through Saturday.

Parking:

Valet service is available after 5:30pm, or self-park at the lot on Gough and Grove streets.

When to Go:

An upscale (Niman Ranch ham, banana-blueberry souffle pancakes) but reasonably priced brunch (all entrees are about $10) is served Saturdays and Sundays.

Category:

Restaurants, Lounges, Bars & Pubs, Banquet Rooms, Bars & Clubs

Payment Methods:

American Express, Cash, Diners Club, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Late Night Dining, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Romantic Dining, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Theater District Dining, Online Reservations, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene

Cuisine:

French, Hamburgers

Bar & Club Special Features:

Specialty Cocktails

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