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Absinthe Brasserie and Bar - SF, San Francisco, CA

Absinthe Brasserie and Bar - SF

4.8
4.8
7356 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
We are currently accepting reservations for lunch, brunch, and dinner.


Effective 09/26/2022:
Outdoor seating will not be available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 551-1590
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ian Begg
  • Area
    Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
  • Cross Street
    Gough
  • Parking details
    No valet. Street parking and nearby public lot located on Grove between Franklin and Gough.
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 7,356 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Francisco

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Absinthe Brasserie and Bar in San Francisco is a timeless gem offering an authentic French bistro experience. Known for its "fabulous atmosphere" and "superb food," it's perfect for pre-theater dining. Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive service." The eclectic menu features standout dishes like steak tartare and sole meunière.

7,356 Reviews
  1. Jason

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The oysters Rockefeller was great. We will be back.

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  2. Randy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply the best place before the Opera, Symphony and Ballet.

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  3. ron

    VIP

    San Francisco

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dining experiences we've had this year. Marinated squid was excellent. So were the gnocchi and the beef bourgignon. Waiter was extremely friendly and attentive.

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  4. Anzhelika

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absinthe doesn’t disappoint! If you are looking for a perfect french meal look no further! I had beef bourguingon and it was so delicious I can’t believe it

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  5. Wayne

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ------ they even have an absinthe list for all the different kinds of absinthe that they sell to diners ! the one i picked had a slight licorice taste . our waiter knew that i would like a slightly less sweet riesling, so he brought a sample for me to try. super service . . .

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  6. John

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been to Absinthe probably 20 times in my life and always have loved it. As always, the food was excellent as was the atmosphere. However I wasn’t impressed with our waiter this time. The timing seemed off from the start like he was wanting to rush us to order then we wouldn’t see him for awhile, then I had to ask twice for a simple thing like lemon wedges for my fish after waiting for about 15 minutes. Then at the end of the evening, he pushed super hard for us to pay the bill even while we were still having our dessert and coffee. I always had excellent wait staff so that surprised me. I will go back because I love Absinthe. I just hope I don’t have that type of experience or waiter again.

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  7. Emily

    VIP

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    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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  8. Trevor

    VIP

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We love Absinthe almost any time we go there. This time, it was good, but there seemed to be a lack in servers, which caused some delays. The croque monsieur was a bit too buttery. Otherwise, all good :)

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  9. Kate

    VIP

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate here on the way to a show and he food was fantastic but the staff was even better! They managed so many diners who, like us, were en route to a show, with grace, efficiency, and friendliness. All staff, from host to servers and all in between were so great! Can’t wait to return when we have more time to enjoy!

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  10. Carol

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    An excellent choice for a pre-concert meal! We started our afternoon with a delicious Sunday brunch, and the experience only got better from there. The service was top-notch, with our waiter providing exceptional customer care. The quiche and eggs Benedict exceeded our expectations, and the cocktails were truly spectacular. A perfect spot for a meal before enjoying a concert!"

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Absinthe Brasserie and Bar - SF is rated 4.8 stars by 7356 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today
Google Map for Absinthe Brasserie and Bar - SF

398 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Gough
  • Area
    Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    No valet. Street parking and nearby public lot located on Grove between Franklin and Gough.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ian Begg
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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