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Abacá, San Francisco, CA

Abacá

4.7
4.7
85 Reviews
$31 to $50
Filipino
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Abacá

4.7
$31 to $50
Filipino
North Beach

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2 people
20:30
Booked 25 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.

Dining areas

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

Experiences

  • Christmas Buche de Noel $65++

    US$70.61 per person

    Prepaid

    23 Dec 2024 only
    Multiple times
    Pick-up at 2700 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
    Ube Yule Log | Yuzu Mousse, Macapuno, Coconut (15 inches feeds 10-12 people)
    Christmas Buche de Noel $65++ photo

  • Noche Buena Lechon Box $130 for 2-3 people

    US$141.22 per person

    Prepaid

    23 Dec 2024 only
    Multiple times
    Pick-up at 2700 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
    Be the favorite cousin and bring this lechon box to your family party! Box is good for 2-3 people , Add Ons are available What's Included: Lechon Pork Belly - Lemongrass marinated pork belly smoked then roasted to crisp Whole Smoked Chicken Lechon Manok - Made with our pamilya's secret marinade then smoked Tita Baby's Back Ribs (1/2 rack) - Brushed with cranberry bbq sauce then smoked Kurobota Pork Lumpia - Kurobota/ Berkshire pork shoulders ground in house and filled in hand made wrappers House-Made Pancit Canton Noodles - Wok tossed with smoked chicken stock and glazed with butter and toyo mansi Pandesal - 4 House-Made sweet rolls Assorted Atchara All Sales are final !
    Noche Buena Lechon Box $130 for 2-3 people photo

  • Noche Buena Lechon Box $240 for 4-6 people

    US$260.71 per person

    Prepaid

    23 Dec 2024 only
    Multiple times
    Pick-up at 2700 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133
    Be the favorite cousin and bring this lechon box to your family party! Box is good for 4-6 people , Add Ons are available What's Included: Two Lechon Pork Belly - Lemongrass marinated pork belly smoked then roasted to crisp Two Whole Smoked Chicken Lechon Manok - Made with our pamilya's secret marinade then smoked FULL Tita Baby's Back Ribs - Brushed with cranberry bbq sauce then smoked 8 Kurobota Pork Lumpia - Kurobota/ Berkshire pork shoulders ground in house and filled in hand made wrappers House-Made Pancit Canton Noodles - Wok tossed with smoked chicken stock and glazed with butter and toyo mansi 8 Pandesal House-Made Sweet Rolls Assorted Atchara All Sales are final !
    Noche Buena Lechon Box $240 for 4-6 people photo

Menu

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What 85 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Francisco

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Abacá offers an exquisite culinary journey with its modern twist on traditional Filipino flavors, making it a must-visit for food enthusiasts. Guests rave about the "amazing" chef's tasting menu and creative cocktails. While service can sometimes be slow, the warm hospitality and "impeccable" service from standout staff members elevate the dining experience.

85 Reviews

  1. Ann

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place top my list. We had the chef’s special and it was absolutely amazing!

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  2. Rainie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was phenomenal & the staff were welcoming, attentive & kind. We will definitely be back.

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  3. EvaM

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely unique and wonderful as always!

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  4. Maribel

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our 2nd visit and this time we brought our college aged niece to experience Abaca for her first time. The Chef was in so the server recommended the Paubaya Chef Tasting Menu with Kalderata Add On. We each ordered a cocktail from the menu to celebrate the holiday season. My husband who is very picky about restaurant service said, "the service was on point"; attentive without being obtrusive. Staff was meticulous about cleaning the table after each course. We greatly enjoyed our 4 course meal; the dishes were so delicious and well prepared! Portions were sized appropriately and we were all full after the meal. Pricing is in line with other S.F. restaurants. Ambiance was fun and energetic. The Chef came out when the dessert course was brought out and he explained the dishes and signed our menu (at my request) for a souvenir. We love the restaurant and highly recommend it regardless of whether you are of Filipino descent or not!

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  5. Alex

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    tasting menu absolutely worth it. everything was delicious and service was great.

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  6. Daphne

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our wedding anniversary dinner at Abaca was a delightful culinary journey with a few minor hiccups. Upon arrival at 8:39 PM, we experienced a brief wait at the podium before being seated at 8:55 PM. The staff was attentive, particularly our server who warmly greeted us with a special anniversary card – a thoughtful touch that I appreciated. The real star of the evening was the food, especially the standout pork isaw. These grilled pig intestines were a revelation – perfectly crispy on the outside, incredibly tender on the inside, and impeccably cleaned without any unpleasant aftertaste. We loved them so much we ordered two portions, with one to-go. The only minor disappointment was the serving size – we wished for just a bit more of this delicious treat. Our main course was an exciting mix of flavors. The wagyu bistek, sisig fried rice, and pork longganisa offered a unique culinary experience. The longganisa had an interesting Guinobatan-style twist that might not appeal to everyone, especially those who prefer more traditional garlic-heavy versions. Desserts were a fun adventure. The halu-halo skrambol was so good that my husband braved brain freeze to finish it entirely. The donuts were decent but showed promise – I'm already planning to pair them with a dark roast coffee for a future breakfast. The restaurant's atmosphere is lively – perhaps too lively for those seeking a quiet dining experience. The bar and hotel area had some boisterous guests, creating a vibrant but potentially noisy environment. It's perfect for those who enjoy a more energetic dining setting. Pro tip: Look out for the secret menu with its QR code – it offers unique delicacies like balut prepared multiple ways and delicious grilled treats that you won't want to miss. While there were a few minor service delays, the exceptional food and warm hospitality made our anniversary dinner memorable. Abaca is definitely worth a visit for adventurous food lovers who don't mind a bit of BG noise.

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  7. Richmond

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience overall. Food was great! Staff was super friendly and accomodating.

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  8. gualala

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had chefs choice…wonderful assortment of dishes that were complete surprise but all delicious. He prepared additional special dishes for two of our diners, one needing gluten free and one who is vegetarian. Everyone very happy and we will eat there again

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  9. Annabelle

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is too salty. The oyster is great! And the service is great. The server and the chef remade the food for us after telling them that the dishes were too salty.

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  10. Ryan

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Abacá provided me and my partner a lovely and unique experience for our 5th year anniversary! We arrived earlier than our reservation, and we requested to sit towards the back, closer to the door pass leading to the kitchen, and a full view of the bar. A lot of items caught our eyes looking at the menu, but we decided to go for the Salo Salo "leave it to the chef" menu option, which you also participate, and have your choice of the dishes provided in a 3 course meal. Our notable favorites had to be the Yellowtail Amberjack Sarciado, Kaldereta Dumplings (added on), Black Angus Hangar Steak, and the Isaw (secret menu). The Magtagal cocktail that my partner got had a nice sweet flavor that they really enjoyed as well. Finishing off, we left very satisfied and well taken care of by our community.

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Abacá is rated 4.7 stars by 85 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Abacá restaurant

Abacá

4.7
$31 to $50
Filipino
North Beach

Make a booking

2 people
20:30
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Abacá

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
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