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Hayes Street Grill, San Francisco, CA

Hayes Street Grill

4.7
4.7
4294 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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.
  • Area
    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 4,294 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Francisco

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hayes Street Grill consistently delights with its "fresh fresh fresh" seafood and "fabulous" service. Ideal for pre-performance dining, it offers a warm, professional atmosphere. While some dishes are simple, the "best French fries in SF" and expertly cooked fish keep patrons returning. Located near cultural venues, it's a "San Francisco treasure."

4,294 Reviews
  1. Betsy

    San Francisco

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had not eaten at the Hayes Street Grill for a few decades, but had wanted to eat there again for some time so I invited a friend to eat with me. He didn't take advantage of the seafood offerings but I did and was extremely pleased. We both chose fairly simple entrees but enjoyed them very much. Service was cheerful, prompt and attentive and the food came quickly. I plan to eat there again soon.

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  2. louisa

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
     Our waiter at table 26B this evening was professional and accommodating. It’s really nice to see the waiters that look like they had many years of experience serving us. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

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  3. Kimberly

    VIP

    San Francisco

    88 reviews

    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great spot for pre-show dinner, whether it’s Davies Symohony Hall, War Memorial Opera House or SF Jazz. Good food, reasonable prices, delish cocktails and terrific service.

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  4. Lisa

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was great. Our waiter got us out in record time for our show. The food was good but I asked for a medium well steak and got very well done.

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  5. Bennie

    San Francisco

    112 reviews

    5.0

    112 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining at Hayes Street Grill always feels like being with family! Everyone is so nice and the atmosphere is always so warm! I do have to add that after several years of dining there that they can update or tweak their menu a little bit.

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  6. David

    VIP

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yummmmm this place is a classic. Had a nice quiet lunch with 3 other friends. Petrale sole, fried oysters, hamburger and salmon entree. Every dish was perfectly cooked and delicious. Server was attentive and atmosphere was delightful.

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  7. Donna

    San Francisco

    61 reviews

    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch was exceptional. Kudos to the chef. Can’t wait to go back!

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  8. Chris

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great, food, great service, great location. A San Francisco institution!!!

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  9. Margaret

    VIP

    San Francisco

    122 reviews

    4.0

    122 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The quality of the food is top notch! We had the Winter salad and calamari salad, both delicious. Fried oysters, skate, scallops and black cod also delicious. Attentive and prompt service. The only drawback was noise when the restaurant became full… it’s great to have a lively atmosphere but really spoils the experience when you can’t hear the people you are dining with. Go really early before the hordes arrive, or maybe later after they have all left for various theater dates.

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  10. Rob

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic. Food and drinks were there in great time.

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Hayes Street Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 4294 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Hayes Street Grill

320 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Franklin Street
  • Area
    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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