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House of Prime Rib
Price: Very Expensive•Steak•4.8(15754)Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness - 2
Kokkari Estiatorio
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.9(9088)Financial District / Embarcadero - 3
La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco
Price: Expensive•Peruvian•4.7(8456)Financial District / Embarcadero - 4
The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - San Francisco
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(6006)Downtown / Union Square - 5
Foreign Cinema
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.8(8778)Mission District
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Dalida
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.7(796)Presidio - 2
Four Kings
Price: Expensive•Cantonese•4.6(116)Chinatown - 3
State Bird Provisions
Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.8(3203)Western Addition - 4
Elena's
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.7(418)Forest Hill / West Portal - 5
Che Fico San Francisco
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(1849)North Panhandle / USF
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The Palm Court at RH San Francisco
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.7(1731)Potrero Hill / Dogpatch - 2
Octavia
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(2609)Pacific Heights - 3
A16 - San Francisco
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.6(5009)Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio - 4
Angler San Francisco
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.7(224)Financial District / Embarcadero - 5
Gary Danko
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary French / American•4.8(1595)Fisherman's Wharf
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- KKALLENvipSan Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoNakama is great. Food service are constantly consistent. The staff so friendly and helpful with suggestions on sake and sushi options.More infoNakama Sushi - San FranciscoPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness•4.8
- MTMicheleTSan Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoOur party of six had a delightful time. Our waiter was friendly, attentive and helpful. The food service was prompt, and the food excellent. I had the poached pear salad and carpaccio. Another couple had the same, while two others had the burgers . . . all to very positive comments.More infoAbsinthe Brasserie and Bar - SFPrice: Expensive• French• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness•4.8
- JJimSan Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoTonight was our first time at Mr. Tipples, but it certainly won’t be our last. Nick Rossi and his jazz ensemble, THE JAZZOPATERS: AND ELLINGTONIA UNIT are all first class jazz musicians, and their take on Duke Ellington’s music was spot on. The venue has the classic small nightclub ambiance, and delicious dim sum options and great cocktails are served by great wait staff.More infoMr. Tipple’s Jazz ClubPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness•4.9
- JJordanvipCleveland / Akron / Canton •4 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoDelicious rolls. We ordered successively, not all at once. Our waitperson was very accommodating. The Shitake Manhattans were fantastic. Thank you for a most enjoyable meal.More infoElephant Sushi Hayes ValleyPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Western Addition•4.5
- CCarolevipCalifornia Central Coast •5 reviews5.0Dined on 13 Nov 2024Amazing and creative food! So delicious and worthy for a special occasion! Will definitely be back.More infoNightbirdPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness•4.7
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A hotbed for the tech set and buzzing eateries, Hayes Valley has quickly become one of the hottest dining destinations in the city. After the 1989 Loma Pieta earthquake destroyed the Central Freeway, it paved the way for the rise of the neighborhood. Today, it’s hard to walk more than a block before discovering another gem—whether it’s sushi, Scandinavian, modest Greek, or liquid nitrogen ice cream. It’s not all casual cuisine, however. Nestled amidst the dense deliciousness, you’ll find rustic French bistros and a champagne bar with an extensive caviar list. After exploring the eclectic flavors and charm of the Hayes Valley streets, we recommend heading to Patricia’s Green for a perfect desert of people watching and unwinding.
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Child friendly restaurants in Hayes Valley include House of Prime Rib, Son & Garden - San Francisco and Hayes Street Grill
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