Best Restaurants for Groups in Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

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1. Mr. Tipple’s Jazz Club

4.9

Exceptional(854)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 22 times today

***Best Jazz Club in the City, by San Francisco Magazine***Mr. Tipple’s is a craft cocktail bar featuring live jazz.-Reservations have a 90min time limit from reservation time. There is a $20/guest min for table serviceMr. Tipple’s heralds back to a 1950s NYC basement. Cozy. Dark. Boozy. The intimate setting features local jazz artists up close and personal. It’s a joint where you come as you are, hear great music, tap your toes, and sip a properly chilled cocktail.-My name is Mr. Tipple. Just a simple and laughable bloke hailing from London. I run a recording studio. My friends joke that you’ll oft find me spinning cocktails, not reeling tape. After a few too many, I usually just sit back and enjoy the music, having forgotten to hit record. Regardless, the band is always jiving, the whiskey is always cold, and we’re having a smashing good time.

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2. Absinthe Brasserie and Bar - SF

4.8

Exceptional(7353)

Price: Expensive

• French • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 21 times today

We are currently accepting reservations for lunch, brunch, and dinner.Effective 09/26/2022:Outdoor seating will not be available.

3. ¡Chao Pescao!

4.4

Awesome(624)

Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 2 times today

Chao Pescao is a new casual Latin Caribbean restaurant from longtime San Francisco restaurateur Rene Denis inspired by his Cuban-Colombian heritage. The name, translating roughly to “see you later alligator,” captures the friendly and fun spirit of the restaurant. Cocktails are inspired by many of the traditional drinks from Latin America, while the food pulls from the comforting Cuban and Colombian home cooking of Denis’s childhood. The menu is rounded out with other Latin American favorites with particular emphasis on dishes designed for delivery. Chao Pescao is located in the Civic Center Plaza at the heart of the city, across from City Hall.

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4. Hayes Street Grill

4.7

Exceptional(4301)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 21 times today

Hayes Street Grill is a neo-traditional fish house in San Francisco's Civic Center district, across the street from the Performing Arts Center, opposite Davies Symphony Hall and a block from both the Opera House and City Hall. We use an international mix of recipes, unified with a theme of fish and seafood. Above every other consideration, we want the freshness and pristine quality of the fish, produce, and naturally-raised meats to speak for themselves.The Hayes Street Grill's walls are covered with autographed photos of the artists who consider the restaurant their club. Though we've remodeled since our opening 33 years ago, the original brass coat hooks along the walls remain, as does our founding philosophy of cooking only the food we would serve at home to our families, albeit dressed up a little, with a religious dedication to wholesomeness.

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5. Hardwood Bar & Smokery

4.5

Awesome(94)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • SOMA

Neighborhood Bar featuring Bay Area BBQ, Craft Beer, Cocktails & MoreCome by and enjoy great food, great drinks, and great vibes!Hardwood Bar & Smokery features Bay Area BBQ smoked over Northern California white oak and local almond wood.A labor of love which has become a staple here at Hardwood.

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6. House of Prime Rib

4.8

Exceptional(15828)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 228 times today

62 years of loyal customers can't be wrong. We are grateful to all of our customers, employees, and critics (...though we may not always agree!). The only way to find out the truth is with a visit. Oft imitated, never duplicated. Thank you in advance.

7. Four Kings

4.6

Exceptional(131)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Chinatown

Booked 16 times today

## Four Kings: A Nostalgic Journey Through Cantonese Cuisine Step into Four Kings and be transported to a vibrant world of nostalgia and flavor. This San Francisco gem, helmed by chefs Franky Ho and Mike Long, serves up a modern take on Cantonese cuisine, infused with the chefs' personal memories and a playful spirit. The atmosphere is electric, with 90s Cantopop tunes filling the air and retro Hong Kong memorabilia adorning the walls. The open kitchen allows you to witness the culinary artistry firsthand, as chefs prepare dishes like the signature **fried squab** and the innovative **mapo spaghetti**. The menu is a celebration of bold flavors and unexpected combinations. Start with the **XO escargot with milk bread**, a decadent treat that will leave you wanting more. For a taste of tradition, try the **Hong Kong black peppered steak**, cooked to perfection and bursting with savory notes. Vegetarians will delight in the **garlic pea shoots**, a simple yet flavorful dish that showcases the freshest ingredients. Four Kings is more than just a restaurant; it's an experience. It's a place to gather with friends, share delicious food, and reminisce about the golden age of Hong Kong cinema. So come hungry, come curious,

8. The Progress

4.8

Exceptional(2465)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Western Addition

Booked 33 times today

The Progress is a vehicle for a completely local production. Innovative meals are served with memorable wine & cocktails. The Greatest Dinner Party Ever.

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9. Kokkari Estiatorio

4.9

Exceptional(9139)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 138 times today

Kokkari (pronounced “Ko-Kar-ee”) is a small fishing village located on the islands of Samos in the Aegean Sea, whose name is derived from the small onions that were once produced in the nearby fields. Its fertile soil and Mediterranean climate translated into an abundance of fresh produce as well as treasured seafood and game. Legend tells that Kokkari is the site where Orion, a mighty hunter and a young man of gigantic stature and great beauty, fell in love with the daughter of the king of Chios. For the love of her, Orion forged the island for wild game and seafood to prepare elaborate banquets in celebration of their love. Today, we hope you will enjoy your own celebration as you dine at Kokkari Estiatorio on food “fit for the Gods” prepared with an Aegean palate and the style of innovative California fare.

10. Zuni Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(7845)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 58 times today

Zuni Café opened in San Francisco, California on February 15, 1979. Our daily changing menus are inspired by seasonal organic ingredients and incorporate traditional French and Italian cuisine. As Zuni continues to evolve, in its own distinctive and delicious way, it strives to remain the way it’s always been: at the same time rustic and cosmopolitan, audacious and familiar, intimate and convivial.RESERVATIONS ARE TAKEN UP TO 4 WEEKS IN ADVANCE.TABLES ARE RESERVED FOR A 2 HOUR TIME LIMIT.

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EmilyVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent lunch, excellent cocktails, warm and thoughtful service. Our server asked right away if we were going to a performance and made sure we got there on time, without any sense of rushing. Highly recommend!
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Absinthe Brasserie and Bar - SFPrice: Expensive• French• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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4.8
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John
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
It was a little chilly and a tad noisy. Food was delish. Service was the best! We'll be back.
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Hardwood Bar & SmokeryPrice: Moderate• Barbecue• SOMA
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4.5
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LindaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •19 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Service was really great. Very attentive and dirty dishes were removed quickly. Pork salad was divine, Caesar was superb and dinks were perfect.
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¡Chao Pescao!Price: Moderate• Latin American• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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4.4
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Bennie
San Francisco Bay Area •114 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Dining at Hayes Street Grill always feels like being with family! Everyone is so nice and the atmosphere is always so warm! I do have to add that after several years of dining there that they can update or tweak their menu a little bit.
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Hayes Street GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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4.7
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Bill
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 13, 2024
Thank you for a perfect holiday date! It was my date’s first time and she loved it.
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Mr. Tipple’s Jazz ClubPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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4.9

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173 restaurants available nearby

1. Mr. Tipple’s Jazz Club

2. Absinthe Brasserie and Bar - SF

3. ¡Chao Pescao!

4. Hayes Street Grill

5. Hardwood Bar & Smokery

6. House of Prime Rib

7. Four Kings

8. The Progress

9. Kokkari Estiatorio

10. Zuni Cafe

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