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Hayes Street Grill, San Francisco, CA

Hayes Street Grill

4.7
4.7
4270 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–6:30 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 863-5545
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Patricia Unterman
  • Private party facilities
    We are happy to arrange for special events or private parties in any of our three rooms at the Hayes Street Grill. The largest dining area can host parties up to 75 seated and 90 standing; the bar room can host 35 seated and 50 standing; lastly, our private alcove can host 25 seated and 30 standing.
  • Neighborhood
    Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
  • Cross street
    Franklin Street
  • Parking details
    Here is a helpful parking map showing all street parking spots and garages with real-time prices: https://www.spotangels.com/san-francisco/hayes-street-grill-parking
  • Public transit
    Bart Civic Center stopMUNI Van Ness and Hayes21 Hayes bus down the street of the restaurant...............
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,270 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hayes Street Grill is a longstanding San Francisco gem, perfect for pre-show dining near the Civic Center. Known for its "fresh, perfectly cooked fish," it offers a warm, "old San Francisco" atmosphere and attentive service. Although the menu could use more variety, the "outstanding" seafood keeps patrons returning.

4,270 Reviews
  1. ivars

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent service to move most customers, who were attending the opera or symphony in time to make their performance. Food was good to excellent especially the paella. What we did not like was the $5 pp surcharge to fund who knows what? I don’t want to seem “cheap” but I did not tip on top of the junk fees and left 20% on the food only bill.

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  2. Ken

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our reservation was honored on time. My spouse ordered sand dabs and I had a salmon salad with clam chowder. Everything was excellent tasting and well prepared. Dessert was carrot cake which was a generous portion, also excellent. Service was great, getting us on time to get to a performance on time.

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  3. jim

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. Great for dinner before the opera or symphony.

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  4. Fred

    San Francisco

    139 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    139 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been going to Hayes Street Grill before performances at the Symphony and Opera for over 40 years. Quality and service has always been superb.

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  5. Suzanne

    San Francisco

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The sandabs were fantastic. Always one of my favorites.

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  6. NORMA

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good was very good, both had Paella, lots of seafood in it and very tasty, nothing overpowered the taste.

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  7. angela

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best fish ever. GREAT wait staff super efficient service when on performing arts deadline. The best!

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  8. Suzanne

    San Francisco

    79 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Hayes Street is a wonder! So many years of excellent service and cuisine. The swordfish never disappoints. Wicked hot fudge sauce dessert tonight! We are fans!!

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  9. Elizabeth

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pristinely fresh fish is always a treat. The longtime servers and kitchen crew are a total pleasure. This is our go-to spot for any event in the neighborhood and is always reliably delicious!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you being open on the Tuesdays of the Opera season. It is appreciated. Fr. David Pace

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FAQs

Hayes Street Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 4270 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for Hayes Street Grill

320 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Franklin Street
  • Neighborhood
    Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–6:30 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Californian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Here is a helpful parking map showing all street parking spots and garages with real-time prices: https://www.spotangels.com/san-francisco/hayes-street-grill-parking
  • Public transit
    Bart Civic Center stopMUNI Van Ness and Hayes21 Hayes bus down the street of the restaurant...............
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Patricia Unterman
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (415) 863-5545
  • Private party facilities
    We are happy to arrange for special events or private parties in any of our three rooms at the Hayes Street Grill. The largest dining area can host parties up to 75 seated and 90 standing; the bar room can host 35 seated and 50 standing; lastly, our private alcove can host 25 seated and 30 standing.
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