Wayfare Tavern

4.6

7774 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 132 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Lively
Good for special occasions

Chef Tyler Florence brings his passion for high quality and style to San Francisco with his new flagship restaurant, Wayfare Tavern. A classic San Francisco Tavern featuring authentic American dishes inspired by local cuisine at the turn of the 20th century, the menu ranges from classic comforts to rustic delicacies. The beverage menu features locally-sourced wines including a selection of Florence's own label, quality draft beers and organic root beer as well as classic Victorian-era cocktails.

All three floors of the restaurant have been designed keeping historical accuracy in mind making Wayfare Tavern reminiscent of a Victorian parlor and an Edwardian men's club, where anything goes from black-tie to blue jeans. Pull up a stool to the Chef's Counter at the open kitchen and look on as Chef prepares your lunch or head to the Library and Billiard Room for a game of pool. Wayfare Tavern is a truly unparalleled dining experience translated from a century ago. Photo: John Lee.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–5:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 772-9060
Website
http://www.wayfaretavern.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Tyler Florence
Catering
Private party facilities
Wayfare Tavern is a true gathering place for private events of all types. We offer several options to accommodate intimate family dinners, weddings and receptions, corporate events, social gatherings, and full restaurant buy outs.
Private party contact
our Event Team: (415) 772-9060

Location
558 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
Neighborhood
Financial District / Embarcadero
Cross street
Montgomery & Sansome
Parking details
**PARKING GARAGES NEAR US 1 Embarcadero Center; Portsmouth Square Garage, 733 Kearny St
Public transit
Muni: Clay & Montgomery stops; Sansome & Sacramento stops. Cable car stops one block away on California Street.
Entertainment
Within our second floor dining room, we have a Billiard Room available for parties up to 16. The room has double pained glass doors and features an antique tin ceiling, vintage red felt pool table. To make ordering easy, the room has a red "hot" phone which direct dials to ordering food and cocktails. Reservations are suggested and the room is available upon availability.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Sequoia Holiday Speakeasy
Dec 22, 2024 - Dec 30, 2024
From December 22nd to December 30th, Wayfare Tavern's Sequoia Room, located on the 4th floor, will transform into a glamorous, cozy escape, and you’re invited to join the party! Enter through the 558 1/2 Sequoia Entrance and step into a festive affair as our pop-up serves up holiday magic with a dash of speakeasy allure. Dress to impress and bring your festive spirit! This Cocktail Bar Experience offers holiday-inspired cocktails, small bites, and a few indulgent desserts. While these options provide light nibbles, they are not intended to replace a full meal. For a more robust dining experience, we suggest making a reservation in Wayfare Tavern's Dining Room. Celebrate the season with us in style!

Popular dishes

Prime Beef Tartare$23.00
potato chips, petite herbs, dijon dressing, egg yolk
Corn Tortilla Soup $15.00
lime creme fraiche, tortilla strips, micro cilantro
Wayfare Caesar Salad $17.00
romaine, little gems, shaved parmesan, crostini, anchovy, creamy caesar dressing
Butter Lettuce Salad $17.00
avocado, pickled shallots, radish, dill & herb buttermilk vinaigrette
Petaluma Farms Deviled Eggs $16.00
BBQ chicharron, ancho chili oil, chives, micro cilantro

Salad Additions

Grilled Chicken$14.00
Fried Chicken$15.00
Skuna Bay Salmon$18.00

Entrées

Mary's Organic Fried Chicken$25.00
buttermilk brine, roasted garlic, crisp herbs, lemon
City Salad$22.00
granny smith apple, wheat berry, red quinoa, blueberry, pickled red onion, mustard vinaigrette
Fried Chicken Sandwhich$15.00
buttermilk brined chicken, house-made pickles, green apple & fennel slaw, harissa aioli
Tavern Burger$25.00
proprietary grind, Marin brie, red onion marmalade, smoked bacon, brioche bun
Rigatoni $28.00
corn, andouille, green onion, arugula, roasted red pepper, parmesan
Skuna Bay Salmon $33.00
red & gold beets, baby kale, red quinoa, granny smith apple, lemon ginger dressing
Turkey Club Sandwich $24.00
bacon, roma tomatoes, avocado, butter lettuce, melted jack cheese, honey dijonaise
Tzatziki Chicken Salad$21.00
tapenade, arugula, crispy garbanzo, toma to, cucumber, pickled onion

Sides

Baked Macaroni & Cheese$12.00
smoked olive oil, chives
Burrata Whipped Potatoes$12.00
olive oil, chives
Broccolini $13.00
lemon, parsley, panko
Cauliflower$13.00
calabrian chili buffalo sauce, smoked bleu cheese, green onion

What 7,774 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco
American
San Francisco
Most Booked

Review summary

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Wayfare Tavern offers an exceptional dining experience with "great food" and a "wonderful atmosphere." Known for its famous fried chicken and delicious deviled eggs, this San Francisco favorite delivers consistently excellent service. Guests appreciate the "warm and welcoming setting" and the "friendly and professional" staff, making it a top choice for both casual and special occasions.

7,774 Reviews

D
Deby
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall a great experience. Food and drinks were great as always! Beautiful setting!!!!
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marieshelle
San Francisco
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Our first time here, the host wasn’t super friendly (almost snappy) but luckily we didn’t have any interaction with him once seated. The server was fine, I mentioned it was our first time there but she offered no suggestions (we usually ask what the restaurant is known for or ask for recs). Food was great, I got fried chicken which was good. Overall has a nice vibe once you pass the host table but don’t think we will return.
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Seamus
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Waiter was slow but they were also busy so I guess it makes sense
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Adam
San Francisco
170 reviews
vip
5.0
170 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service Great food Great wine list We had a great experience
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Joseph
Orange County
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Michael H was exceptional. He was the best. Great food. This place was recommended to us by 2 people. we will be back
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Kienan
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Had to wait half an hour even with a reservation. Very slow service and food was disappointing.
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Darryl
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Catered to a birthday dinner waited was great and attentive Food was out fast and delicious I love the chicken and deviled eggs and burgers My fav dinner spot ALWAYS
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Melinda
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was good but if you are a Celiac the options were very limited.
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Michael
San Francisco
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
This is not a Sports Bar. It is far better even than Gastropub. This is a higher end restaurant with a welcoming bar scene. It is a go-to for good food in a lively social environment.
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Nancy
Orange County
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fried chicken was one of the best we’ve ever had. Service was warm and friendly. The staff worked seamlessly as a team. We’ll be back.
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FAQs

Wayfare Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 772-9060.

Wayfare Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 7774 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 132 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

558 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

Additional information

Cross street
Montgomery & Sansome
Neighborhood
Financial District / Embarcadero
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–5:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
**PARKING GARAGES NEAR US 1 Embarcadero Center; Portsmouth Square Garage, 733 Kearny St
Public transit
Muni: Clay & Montgomery stops; Sansome & Sacramento stops. Cable car stops one block away on California Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Tyler Florence
Entertainment
Within our second floor dining room, we have a Billiard Room available for parties up to 16. The room has double pained glass doors and features an antique tin ceiling, vintage red felt pool table. To make ordering easy, the room has a red "hot" phone which direct dials to ordering food and cocktails. Reservations are suggested and the room is available upon availability.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.wayfaretavern.com/
Phone number
(415) 772-9060
Catering
Private party facilities
Wayfare Tavern is a true gathering place for private events of all types. We offer several options to accommodate intimate family dinners, weddings and receptions, corporate events, social gatherings, and full restaurant buy outs.
Private party contact
our Event Team: (415) 772-9060

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Wayfare Tavern

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

100 San Francisco Bay Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Sequoia Holiday Speakeasy

Tavern Burger

Skuna Bay Salmon

Fried Chicken Sandwhich

Starters

Prime Beef Tartare$23.00

Corn Tortilla Soup $15.00

Wayfare Caesar Salad $17.00

Butter Lettuce Salad $17.00

Petaluma Farms Deviled Eggs $16.00

Salad Additions

Grilled Chicken$14.00

Fried Chicken$15.00

Skuna Bay Salmon$18.00

Entrées

Mary's Organic Fried Chicken$25.00

City Salad$22.00

Fried Chicken Sandwhich$15.00

Tavern Burger$25.00

Rigatoni $28.00

Skuna Bay Salmon $33.00

Turkey Club Sandwich $24.00

Tzatziki Chicken Salad$21.00

Sides

Baked Macaroni & Cheese$12.00

Burrata Whipped Potatoes$12.00

Broccolini $13.00

Cauliflower$13.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Does Wayfare Tavern offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Wayfare Tavern restaurant rated?

Is Wayfare Tavern currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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Additional information

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