Neighborhood Nosh: Hayes Valley Restaurants
By Melissa Blaustein, Contributor
Whether you’re headed to the opera house, shopping the boutiques, scoping the nightlife or none of the above, this hip neighborhood is worth a trip simply for its dining. Take the time to sate your appetite at one of Hayes Valley's many delectable eateries.
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Absinthe Brasserie & Bar
398 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA
See and be seen at this Hayes hot spot, where a bar scene pairs with a trendy dining room to serve up funky cocktails and European bistro fare. -
Citizen Cake
399 Grove St, San Francisco, CA
Satisfy your sweet tooth after a long day of boutique shopping at this eatery, where desserts take center stage but are paired with chic California cuisine. -
Sauce
131 Gough St, San Francisco, CA
A go-to spot for late-night dining, Sauce serves its patrons delicious American comfort food until 2am. -
Hayes Street Grill
324 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA
Sustainable seafood is the highlight of this Hayes Valley classic, owned by local food writer Patricia Unterman. -
Jardiniere
300 Grove St, San Francisco, CA
If fine dining is your forte, find your niche at Jardiniere, where elegant design complements fancy French cuisine. -
Modern Tea
602 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA
Try out the tea-room trend here and enjoy a cup made from Fair Trade leaves while you dine. -
Sebo
517 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA
Put yourself in the hands of the sushi chefs with an omakase menu which changes nightly. -
Zuni Cafe
1658 Market St, San Francisco, CA
This James Beard-award-winning, forever-cool American bistro has been shaping the dining scene here since 1979. -
CAV Wine Bar
1666 Market St, San Francisco, CA
A trendy wine bar with a clientele to match, Cav is the perfect place to grow your palette while nibbling globally influenced small plates in Hayes Valley -
Essencia Restaurant
401 Gough St, San Francisco, CA
Peruvian cuisine comes with a hint of West Coast attitude at this cozy Hayes Valley boite.
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Bix
56 Gold St, San Francisco, CA
Timeless style and classic food mix at this convincing re-creation of a 1930s supper club. -
NOPA
560 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA
Locally sourced, Cal-Med cuisine and late-night hours make this lively "North of Panhandle" eatery the it-spot for restaurant industry insiders.
