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- LLindaSan Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoThis is a chic cozy spot to enjoy both food , fabulous cocktails and great music! The service is top notch & friendly. It won’t be long before you find yourself back in for a perfect night out!! You gotta go!!More infoMr. Tipple’s Jazz ClubPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness•4.9
- TTaniaSan Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoAn excellent first visit at this location. The service staff were so accommodating and thoughtful. The host took note of our birthday and celebrations and they brought out a special treat and the most adorable display of bubbles. We will be back!More infoElephant Sushi Hayes ValleyPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Western Addition•4.5
- JJohnSan Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoOur party of four was seated in a window niche with a view of the sidewalk- perfect! Our party had two terrific specialty cocktails- a Red Swan and an Unwinding Salve, both delicious 😋. For entrees we had Parisian gnocchi in a cream sauce, mushroom tagliatelle, and the Absinthe burger with truffle cheese and fries- all were delicious. The best dessert was the Pot de Crème, a dense chocolate pudding with a dense whipped cream topping! Yummy. Our waiter was engaging and helpful in making choices. Overall, we had a fun, enjoyable, and satisfying dining experience before a concert at SFJAZZ around the corner. We’ll be returning to this French restaurant again!More infoAbsinthe Brasserie and Bar - SFPrice: Expensive• French• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness•4.8
- HHeatherNew York City •2 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoTeakwood is one of my favorite places to eat in SF. A slightly different menu than Burma Love but many of the same favorites such as the samosas and tea leaf salad. Located near the Civic Center and theatre district, it’s perfectly walkable to Davies and SF Jazz for pre-show dining. Highly recommend reservations.More infoTeakwoodPrice: Moderate• Burmese• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness•4.6
- WWistiSan Francisco Bay Area •19 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoThe food and service were lovely. The staff was aware of patrons needing to be out in time for shows and performances. Easy walk to venuesMore infoHayes Street GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• 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, Hayes Street Grill and Teakwood
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