Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. San Francisco
  5. Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Hayes Street Grill, San Francisco, CA
Hayes Street Grill, San Francisco, CA
Hayes Street Grill, San Francisco, CA
Hayes Street Grill, San Francisco, CA
Hayes Street Grill, San Francisco, CA

Hayes Street Grill

4.7
4.7
4356 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

Make a booking

2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
22:30
Booked 28 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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.

Restaurants you may also like

View all

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Patricia Unterman

Private dining

What 4,356 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Francisco

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hayes Street Grill is a beloved San Francisco staple, perfect for pre-theater dining. Known for "consistently good fish dishes," the restaurant offers "excellent service" and a "fun atmosphere." Patrons appreciate the "fresh seafood" and "professional wait staff." A must-visit for "phenomenal" dining before cultural events.
4,356 Reviews
  1. carl

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for dinner before the symphony. Well prepared dishes and great service.

    Is this helpful?

  2. michael VIP

    San Francisco21 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Since Hayes Street Grill is a favorite and an institution, I'll may go back, although it won't be my first choice. Three of us were seated at a table for two which is not ideal and with competent wait staff could have been acceptable. However the food was not coursed and with the giant plates they use, it was crowded. The waiter just handed us the plates like "you figure out where to put this..." The surely waiter then brought the main courses with the salad, no share plates for the salad "just eat off the same plate.." and when I said I was not happy with the service he replied "Sorry I'm busy..." for a meal close to $100 a person, that's unacceptable. I foolishly left a 20% tip as i know everyone needs to earn a living, but the wait staff pretty much ruined the dining experience. And no offer for a complementary dessert or any hint of "making it right."

    Is this helpful?

  3. Fred VIP

    San Francisco143 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hayes Street Grill continues to be the "go to" restaurant for us before a performance at either the symphony, opera or ballet. Great seafood and the BEST French fries in the Bay Area...by a long distance!!!!!!

    Is this helpful?

  4. EliotH VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our dinner was improved over what it has been the last few years. I do not know if it is a new chef, but it was quite tasty, hot and fresh. Good job.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Missioneater VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I haven’t been here in more than a decade. Now I remember why. While I would throw this in with the “old style SF restaurant” - it is just ok on food, service, and price. Nothing special, nothing lost, nothing gained. Though the waiter forgot to put in our oysters to start, and brought the soup and meal at the same time- I’ll let that slide because there was a ballet and symphony that night.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Michael

    San Francisco39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were excellent as usual. The skate was particularly good, the best I’ve ever had it anywhere. But actually, everything was delicious. A very pleasant place to eat,, Where one can have a conversation over delicious food in a relaxed setting.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Elizabeth VIP

    San Francisco23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was delightful. As always, the food was delicious. Wonderful pre-concert dinner!

    Is this helpful?

  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Hayes Street Grill for its reliable fish and great fries and try to get to it on regilar rotation. Long-time staff is reliable and attentive.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Jennie

    San Francisco4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I found the service to not be that good and the food was fair, average.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Jeffry VIP

    San Francisco79 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It is astonishing that Hayes Street Grill has maintained its standards of excellence for so many decades. The fact that they continue to deliver such delicious, high quality food at peak pre-theater hours is equally impressive. Every item on the menu sounded delicious and what we picked tasted even better than it read. Kudos to them.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Hayes Street Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 4356 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
22:30
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Hayes Street Grill

320 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Patricia Unterman
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo