Wayfare Tavern

4.6

7870 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 57 times today

Charming
Good for business meals
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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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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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 7,870 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Francisco
American

Review summary

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Wayfare Tavern offers "amazing food and service," with standout dishes such as "the best burger" and "fried chicken." The ambiance is described as having an "old San Francisco vibe" with a "warm and welcoming" atmosphere. Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant consistently delivers a "wonderful dining experience," making it a favorite spot in San Francisco.

7,870 Reviews

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Lori
VIP
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this place! Great Food, Great Vibe and the staff is always so attentive and personable.
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Jennifer
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From drinks to dessert the visit was perfect. The steak dinner and salmon was superb. Don’t sleep on the doughnuts.
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Todd
San Francisco
62 reviews
5.0
62 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful business lunch at Wayfare Tavern, with delicious food, great service and warm ambiance. We look forward to coming back again soon!
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GiselleB
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Overall excellent, consistent quality food. We had the burgers, cooked to perfection!
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Bugs
Phoenix
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The wait time for food was wayyyy too long. Waited half an hour for starter deviled eggs and another half an hour to wait for main course. The steak was decent. The rest are nothing special. The fried chicken was too dry to worth 35 dollars. The butter pasta for kids have no flavor. The noise level was too loud with loud music and people talking. The light was too dimmed for people to read the menu. The bread was amazing followed by the cocktail. The waiter can try harder. May help with enhance the customer services experience.
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Phuong
San Francisco
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The burger and drinks were reliably good but my friend ordered the beef stroganoff and the gnocchi was mushy and undercooked. Also, the beef was chewy and the overall sauce was oddly bitter. The manager took the dish off which we were grateful for but a rare miss for this place that’s usually very good.
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OliviaC
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience overall! The food was incredible (as always). One of my favorite restaurants in SF- can’t wait to come back!
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Ken
VIP
San Francisco
55 reviews
4.0
55 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Wayfare Tavern was buzzing on a Tuesday night, an excellent sign for the Financial District, with a noticeable presence of business diners. The food is straightforward and well-executed, featuring their famous fried chicken (served without sides). I opted for the deviled eggs, shrimp cocktail, and beef stroganoff, which were flavorful and well-prepared. While attentive, the service slightly missed the mark on timing—plates were frequently cleared (or they tried to clear) before both diners had finished, which felt rushed and intrusive. That aside, the popover bread they serve is a standout and worth savoring. Overall, it's a solid spot for classic American fare in a fun setting, though service could use a little fine-tuning.
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Alberto
Mexico City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Food was better than okay. Burger, oysters, and seasonal desserts stood out, especially the Pavlova cake (delicious!) Service upstairs was less than desirable, didn’t feel welcomed. Perhaps it was an off night.
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David
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Looking for a special place for lunch or dinner. Wayfare is tops in every way...and they are open on Mondays, which is helpful if that is your wife's birthday.
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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 7870 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 57 times today

Order delivery or takeout

558 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

Dining areas

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

Dining areas

Additional information

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

Tavern Burger

Skuna Bay Salmon

Mary's Organic Fried Chicken

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?

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Make a reservation

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