Abacá

4.6

126 Reviews

$31 to $50

Filipino

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2 people

23 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 40 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Abacá is an airy, atelier-style restaurant with a cool outdoor terrace, whipping up Filipino-Californian cuisine with flair in Fisherman's Wharf. It's the bricks-and-mortar spin off of chef Francis Ang's pop-up Pinoy Heritage. The lively menu is split up into barbecue sticks, noodles and rice, and small to big plates, but its far more nuanced than just that. Flavourful dishes pull from family recipes and are glazed with modern and heritage technique to result in a vibrancy that's hard to come by. It's grounded by local produce. Smoked Bay scallops lead in the seafood pancit, heirloom tomatoes top homemade tinapay bread, chicken skin is glazed in an adobe before hitting the grill and guinea fowl comes slathered with peanut sauce. A truncated list of creative Southeast Asian libations bring it full circle – if you're on the terrace, cool off with the Baguio breeze slushy – a dreamy mix of pandan-infused vodka, coconut and strawberry.

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Filipino, Californian, Asian
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 486-0788
Website
https://www.restaurantabaca.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
2700 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133-1308
Area
North Beach
Parking details
None
Additional
Dog Friendly

Experiences

Kamayan - $ 95 per person
US$120.65 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Kamayan - Mon-Thurs | 5pm, 7pm, and 7:45pm Sharing a meal at a communal table and eating with your hands. It is a great way to immerse yourself into the Filipino culture or get reacquainted with our traditional communal feasts or family meals. Set on a table with banana leaves, your Kamayan meal will feature locally sourced inihaw (grilled meats) and seasonal fruits and vegetables from various farmers markets. Roll up your sleeves, dig in and indulge yourself in this feast fit for a “fiesta”. Of course, a meal is not complete without dessert which is served once your table is reset. Gather your friends and family and book your experience now! Minimum of 4 guests. Reservations require at least 48 hours of notice.
Weekend Kamayan - $125 per person
US$158.75 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Weekend Kamayan | Fri- Sun | 5pm, 7pm or 7:45pm Sharing a meal at a communal table and eating with your hands. It is a great way to immerse yourself into the Filipino culture or get reacquainted with our traditional communal feasts or family meals. Set on a table with banana leaves, your Kamayan meal will feature locally sourced inihaw (grilled meats) and seasonal fruits and vegetables from various farmers markets. Roll up your sleeves, dig in and indulge yourself in this feast fit for a “fiesta”. And no meal is complete without dessert. Gather your friends and family and book your experience now! Minimum of 4 guests. Reservations require at least 48 hours of notice.

MarkupUS$17.00
Ming River Baijiu, Pamplemousse, Papaya
Love and JavinesUS$17.00
Botanist Gin, Campari, Velvet Falernum, Lime Oleo Saccharum, Sparkling Water, Asin Tibouk
Brown and BeautifulUS$17.00
Kasama Rum, Smith & Cross, Galangal Infused Averna, Tamarind, Ginger, Lemongrass
Ube ColadaUS$17.00
Bacardi Ocho, Ube Coconut Cream, Pineapple
Pinakurat PapiUS$17.00
Milagro Reposado Tequila, Aperol, Sweet Vermouth, Pinakurat, Orange Juice
Fresh Off Da PlaneUS$17.00
Four Roses Bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Giffard Mango, Calamansi
PI PunchUS$17.00
Barber Lee ‘Abaca x PCH’ Lambanog, Lime Oleo Saccharum
Vieux BarrioUS$17.00
Pandan Infused Argonaut Brandy, Rye, Pear Liqueur, Benedictine, Angostura, Peychauds

NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

AlapaapUS$15.00
Lemongrass, Ginger, Tamarind, Coconut Milk
Calamansi Faux DaiquiriUS$15.00
Black Tea, Calamansi, Turbinado
Jack en PoyUS$15.00
Chili, Jackfruit, Pineapple, Vanilla, Salt
Virgin Ube ColadaUS$15.00
Ube Coconut Cream, Pineapple

BEER

Otherwise Brewing (GF)US$9.00
Calrose Crisp Lager - San Francisco, CA
Headlands BrewingUS$9.00
Blackberry Sour Ale - San Francisco, CA
Woodhouse BrewingUS$10.00
Critical Mass - Hazy IPA - Santa Cruz, CA

SAKE

Shiokawa “Nopa”US$14.00
Junmai (3oz)
Kawatsuru “Olive”US$16.00
Junmai Ginjo (3oz)
Kojimaya “Untitled”US$31.00
Cedar Barrel Aged (3oz)

What 126 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Abacá is a culinary gem offering an innovative twist on Filipino cuisine with "wonderfully innovative" dishes and an "elevated" dining experience. Guests praise the "outstanding" service, especially for accommodating dietary restrictions. The ambiance is "classy" yet "chill," ideal for any occasion. Enjoy a must-try tasting menu paired with creative cocktails.

126 Reviews

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BeauS VIP
Philadelphia5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dining experience was absolutely phenomenal! We had the chef’s tasting menu, and every dish was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. It’s truly inspiring to see Filipino cuisine elevated to a fine dining experience while still honoring its rich, traditional flavors. The restaurant also excelled in accommodating dietary preferences, offering an impressive array of delicious vegan options. On top of that, the service was exceptional—attentive, knowledgeable, and passionate about every detail of the menu. This was an unforgettable meal, and we can’t wait to return!
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OpenTable Diner
Singapore1 review
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Food was ok, but no stand outs for the price point important to note there is a mandatory service charge 20% and health fee 5% charged on top of the bill
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Chris
San Francisco2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 15 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
So the food here was honestly really good the only issue we experienced was. It seemed like if you weren’t getting tha paubaya they basically would ignore you. The other issue is it felt likw the server we had was trying to force us into getting the paubaya even though we kindly declined at least four times. We also feel like it was overpriced because they automatically added a 20% gratuity to the bill for basically not so great service.
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Nancer VIP
San Francisco46 reviews
4.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service and beautiful food! This is not our first visit.
AbacáResponded on 15 March 2025
Thanks for the feedback, Nancer! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Abacá. It's wonderful to know that our service and food met your expectations. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience for all our guests and your feedback helps us do just that. We look forward to serving you again soon!
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Prixe Fixe is the way to go! Tasty food, drinks, and dessert!
AbacáResponded on 15 March 2025
Hi, thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and found the pricing to be good. We strive to provide our guests with delicious meals and top-notch service. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back to Abacá soon! Best regards, Abacá Management Team
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
On the pricier side. We didnt have enough options to pick from. Will pass for next time.
AbacáResponded on 15 March 2025
Thanks for the review. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Abacá didn't meet your expectations. We understand that our pricing may be on the higher side, but we're always working to ensure that our menu reflects the diverse range of flavors and the high quality that Abacá is known for. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly take it into consideration as we continuously strive to improve our offerings.
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Bettina
San Francisco1 review
4.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was a wonderful experience. We were seated immediately. The servers were helpful and patiently explained everything. The food came in a timely manner and delicious.
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Tabitha
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My second time for lunch and everything was delicious. Their pastries are a great take on Filipino traditional pastries. Their areoz caldo with lechon was delicious and the waygu silog had a very generous piece of streak. Loved the fresh baked pandesal and the accompanying spreads. And I have to say the service was outstanding. We had a toddler with us and everyone was so sweet and accommodating with him. Rebecca was amazing and brought our experience there to another level.
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BRIAN VIP
San Francisco32 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
5 stars ⭐️ for food 5 stars for service 5 stars for ambiance
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Patrick VIP
Nashville9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an awesome experience from beginning to end . The flavors, the originality and the wine pairings were fantastic ( and frankly better than a recent 1 star Michelin for 1/2 the price !). We were treating like family. Also very accommodating ( and creative) for food restrictions . We will be back!!
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Abacá is rated 4.6 stars by 126 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 40 times today

Experiences are available.

2700 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133-1308

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
North Beach
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Filipino, Californian, Asian
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Dog Friendly

Website
https://www.restaurantabaca.com/
Phone number
(415) 486-0788

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Additional information

Kamayan - $ 95 per person

Weekend Kamayan - $125 per person

PICA-PICA

Tsar Nicoulai CaviarUS$12.00

Dungeness Crab Hot & Sour SoupUS$7.00

Lola’s Pork LumpiaUS$14.00

Vegetable Lumpia ‘Ngohiong’US$13.00

BBQ STICKS

Oyster MushroomUS$10.00

Thin Cut PorkUS$10.00

Chicken AdoboUS$10.00

Grilled Pig’s EarUS$10.00

Lamb InasalUS$10.00

PLATITOS

Tombo Tuna KinilawUS$19.00

Marinated Bok ChoyUS$10.00

Dungeness Crab ToastUS$18.00

PLATOS

Ledesma Farms Savoy CabbageUS$24.00

Norwegian TroutUS$32.00

Grimaud Farms DuckUS$36.00

American Wagyu Beef ParesUS$48.00

RICE AND NOODLE

Housemade Rice NoodlesUS$24.00

Kaldereta DumplingsUS$32.00

Sisig Fried RiceUS$19.00

Smoked Coconut RiceUS$4.00

HOUSE-MADE HOT SAUCE

Calamansi Habanero Hot SauceUS$5.00

SPARKLING WINE

NV TelmontUS$24.00

NV Lucien AlbrechtUS$16.00

ROSE / CHILLED RED

2022 LaporteUS$15.00

WHITE WINE

2023 ForchirUS$15.00

2022 Julien CruchandeauUS$16.00

2023 Staffelter HofUS$14.00

2022 FoleyUS$16.00

RED WINE

2020 Domaine Guillot BrouxUS$18.00

2022 BloodRootUS$16.00

2022 Faithful WatcherUS$19.00

COCKTAILS

MarkupUS$17.00

Love and JavinesUS$17.00

Brown and BeautifulUS$17.00

Ube ColadaUS$17.00

Pinakurat PapiUS$17.00

Fresh Off Da PlaneUS$17.00

PI PunchUS$17.00

Vieux BarrioUS$17.00

NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

AlapaapUS$15.00

Calamansi Faux DaiquiriUS$15.00

Jack en PoyUS$15.00

Virgin Ube ColadaUS$15.00

BEER

Otherwise Brewing (GF)US$9.00

Headlands BrewingUS$9.00

Woodhouse BrewingUS$10.00