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Absinthe Brasserie and Bar - SF, San Francisco, CA

Absinthe Brasserie and Bar - SF

4.7 (7413)
$31 to $50
French
398 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 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 7,413 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 a delightful dining experience with "wonderful food, wonderful service, wonderful ambiance." Known for its authentic French cuisine, the restaurant excels in creating "delicious" dishes and a "cozy, Paris-like atmosphere." Guests praise the attentive staff and enjoy its perfect location for pre-theater meals.
7,413 Reviews
  1. Suzanne

    Hungary3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. pierre VIP

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley146 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  3. Dani

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I brought a friend here for her birthday yesterday. We were seated quickly and was accommodated nicely when I asked to move because the round seat hurt my back. The food -ALL of it- was delicious! The floor service was really good, thanks for bringing out raspberry lemon sorbet for dessert. It was a good experience, much appreciated!

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  4. Larry VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area157 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed our business lunch here today, and the Salade Lyonnaise was delicious!

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  5. Monica VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a quality choice! Consistently great and close to Opera Plaza.

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  6. Jaime

    San Francisco Bay Area32 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Still a lovely Brasserie with good food and great ambiance.

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  7. Shannon

    Phoenix2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolute delight! Every dish we ordered was delicious, and our server was competent and friendly. Wonderful food, wonderful service, wonderful ambiance.

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  8. Idi

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 10 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience, good food, and service. Definitely recommend!

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  9. Emily

    San Francisco Bay Area36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absinthe was amazing, as always. I had the sole again and the chocolate marquise, which was a divine little scoop of chocolate heaven. Sigh.

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  10. Kimberly VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service and wonderful ambience.

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FAQs

Absinthe Brasserie and Bar - SF is rated 4.7 stars by 7413 OpenTable diners.

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  5. Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 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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