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Absinthe Brasserie and Bar - SF, San Francisco, CA

Absinthe Brasserie and Bar - SF

4.7 (7419)
$31 to $50
French
398 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • 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 7,419 people are saying

Absinthe Brasserie and Bar - SF reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Francisco

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Absinthe Brasserie and Bar in San Francisco offers "wonderful food, wonderful service, wonderful ambiance," making it a top choice for pre- or post-performance dining. Guests rave about the "delicious cocktails" and "Paris-like atmosphere," while dishes like the sole and beef bourguignon are consistently praised. It's a beloved spot for special occasions, thanks to attentive staff and a delightful European vibe.
7,419 Reviews
  1. Bill

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Classy French Bistro without the airfare. The duck in all forms is excellent

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  2. Tatiana VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and excellent food. Great lunch before going to SF Opera or SF Symphony.

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  3. Cathleen VIP

    San Francisco41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are always so pleased with our meals and the service. Wonderful flavors, beautifully served. The Petrale sole is the best!

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  4. Elizabeth VIP

    San Francisco19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always an excellent lunch or brunch before a SF performance. Stellar service and delicious food.

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  5. Nicholas

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ordered, from cocktails to appetizers to main dishes was incredible. And that is rare to find every single dish worthy of going back for. Service was also super friendly and welcoming. Love this place!

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  6. Whitney

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful Graduation Dinner here. It was perfect!

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  7. Fran VIP

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food! We loved an our waiter and experience.

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  8. Richard

    San Francisco17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 26 May 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Absinthe used to have the best frites around. But not yesterday. They were quite ordinary. My portion of petrale sole was minuscule. Bulked up with good mashed potatoes, but not good value at the menu price.

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  9. Suzanne

    Hungary3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely evening at Absinthe celebrating our wedding anniversary. We had been recommended to go here by our hotel’s front desk and they were absolutely right. Our waiter for the evening was a great character and added to the fun of the evening.

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  10. pierre VIP

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley146 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, Absinthe before and after the concert, a delight! Great service made by knowledgeable and very pleasant staff. The cheese plates are wonderfull and their Champagne from a small producer of the Montagne de Reims is prime! Later, the tartar of beef is perfect and their French fries are the best, just like in Belgium!

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FAQs

Absinthe Brasserie and Bar - SF is rated 4.7 stars by 7419 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. San Francisco
  5. Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Make a booking

2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
Booked 28 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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