Park Tavern on Washington Square

3.9

58 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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2 people

21 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Lively
Great for creative cocktails

Park Tavern on Washington Square has long been a vibrant staple and foundation of the North Beach community. Now, under the helm of renowned American chef-partner Jonathan Waxman and fifth-generation San Franciscan James Nicholas, Park Tavern on Washington Square celebrates San Francisco’s vibrant dining scene with a fresh new era. The restaurant has several private dining options available for groups and parties.

As a Bay Area native and one of the pioneers of “California cuisine” Chef Waxman leans into his roots, celebrating the region’s local ingredients showcased in simple, seasonal dishes. Guests can enjoy a menu including Yellowfin Tuna Crudo with avocado, blood oranges, and fresno chili salsa, Cavatelli with dungeness crab, lemon, and parmesan, and Kurobuta Pork Chop Milanese with new potatoes and pepperonata. A few of Waxman’s trademark dishes make an appearance including the JW Kale Salad with anchovy dressing and breadcrumbs, and the famed JW Chicken with salsa verde.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Italian, American
Hours of Operation
Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 432-9399
Website
http://www.parktavern-sf.com/
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
1652 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94133-3316
Area
North Beach
Cross Street
Filbert St
Parking details
Street Parking

Experiences

Chef's Counter
Multiple dates available
Join us kitchen-side at our Chef's Counter. Reservations available daily.

BreadsticksUS$6.00
olive oil, sea salt
Acme Sourdough BatardUS$8.00
butter & olive oil
Mixed Nuts & OlivesUS$9.00
Crispy CalamariUS$18.00
chili aioli
Burrata & ProsciuttoUS$24.00
smoked paprika
Yellowfin Tuna CrudoUS$24.00
avocado, citrus & fresno chili salsa
jw Red Pepper PancakesUS$28.00
smoked salmon, caviar, beurre blanc, crème fraiche
Wood Oven Royal Miyagi OystersUS$28.00
tequila, chili, black pepper butter

SALAD

jw Kale SaladUS$18.00
anchovy dressing, pecorino, breadcrumbs
Charred Gem LettuceUS$18.00
green goddess dressing
Castelfranco SaladUS$19.00
toasted hazelnuts, pink lady apples, balsamico
Shaved Brussels Sprout SaladUS$19.00
pomegranate, pecorino, lemon

PASTA

CarbonaraUS$32.00
bucatini, egg yolk, guanciale, parmesan
Duck Confit RaguUS$33.00
pappardelle, chanterelle mushroom
Shrimp ScampiUS$36.00
spaghetti, fresno chili, lobster sauce

PLATES

Black CodUS$38.00
brown butter, cauliflower, balsamico
King SalmonUS$39.00
wilted spinach, radish salad, vermouth butter
jw ChickenUS$42.00
salsa verde
Pork MilaneseUS$42.00
blistered tomato, arugula, crispy sage
Grilled NY SteakUS$48.00
sautéed kale, swiss chard, bordelaise sauce

VEGETABLES

jw PotatoesUS$12.00
pecorino, rosemary
Charred Baby Bok ChoyUS$12.00
hawaiian ginger
Wilted Swiss ChardUS$12.00
parmesan

DESSERT

AffogatoUS$9.00
espresso & vanilla ice cream
Dark & Milk Chocolate BudinoUS$12.00
Ice Cream SandwichUS$12.00
chocolate chip cookie, vanilla ice cream, chocolate dip
Apple CrostataUS$14.00
whipped cream
Lemon & Pistachio CakeUS$14.00
lemon mascarpone

Wines

Sparkling

ProseccoUS$16.00
Bisson - Glera Frizzante - Veneto - 2023
Sparkling RoséUS$15.00
Aphros - 'Pan' - Vinho Verde - 2014 - vinhao
SparklingUS$22.00
Under the Wire - Alder Springs Vineyard - Mendocino - 2018 - chardonnay
ChampagneUS$29.00
Stephane Coquillette - 'Inflorescence' - Chouilly - NV - pinot noir & chardonnay
MelonUS$16.00
Louis Meitareau - Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine - Loire - 2022
VerdicchioUS$17.00
Grimaldi - Matelica - Marche - 2021
FalanghinaUS$15.00
La Sibilla - Campi Flegrei - Campania - 2023
Sauvignon BlancUS$18.00
Farella - Napa Valley - 2023
ChardonnayUS$20.00
Brooks Note - Sonoma Coast - 2022
RoséUS$12.00
Domaine de Figueirasse - 'Gris de Gris' - Vin de Sable - Provence - 2023 - grenache & cinsault
RoséUS$15.00
Cascina Belmonte - 'Costellazioni' - Chiaretto - Lombardia - 2021 - groppello +
Pinot NoirUS$22.00
Big Basin - 'Dune & Mountain' - Monterey - 2021
CesaneseUS$17.00
Damiano Ciolli - 'Silene' - Lazio - 2022
NebbioloUS$16.00
De Forville - Langhe - Piemonte - 2022
MontepulcianoUS$18.00
Ciavolich - 'Divus' - Abruzzo - 2019
SangioveseUS$21.00
Istine - Chianti Classico - Toscana - 2022

Dessert Wines

MoscatoUS$9.00
Vietti - Asti - Piemonte 2023
10 Year Tawny PortUS$15.00
Quinta do Noval - Douro - Portugal
TorcolatoUS$25.00
Maculan - Breganze - Veneto - 2021 - vespaiola
Vin SantoUS$28.00
Badia a Coltibuono - Toscana - 2015 - trebbiano & malvasia

Cocktails

HemingwayUS$17.00
Rum, maraschino, grapefruit, lime
Penicillin #2US$17.00
Blended scotch, ginger, honey, lemon, bitters, smoky scotch spray
Bee’s KneesUS$17.00
Gin, lemon, sage-honey
Kumquat Pisco SourUS$17.00
Pisco, kumquat, lime, egg white
Gianni ApplesedUS$17.00
Bourbon, apple, amaro, lemon
jw MargaritaUS$17.00
Blanco tequila, jw orange cordial, fresh lime
MartinezUS$17.00
Gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino, bitters
4th RegimentUS$17.00
Rye, sweet vermouth, celery & orange bitters
BoulevardierUS$17.00
Bourbon, campari, sweet vermouth
ArcherUS$17.00
Tequila, mezcal, coffee liqueur, chocolate bitters
Park Tavern Hot ToddyUS$17.00
Rye, amaro, lemon, honey, allspice

No ABV

North Beach G&TUS$14.00
Ritual NA gin, tonic
Lemon Verbena FizzUS$14.00
Ritual NA tequila, lemon verbena tea, lime, egg white, seltzer
FreebirdUS$14.00
Ritual NA rum and aperitif, pineapple, lime, muscovado syrup

Draft Beer

Scrimshaw PilsnerUS$10.00
North Coast Brewing, Fort Bragg, CA
White AleUS$11.00
Allagash Brewing, Portland, ME
Red Seal Red AleUS$10.00
North Coast Brewing, Fort Bragg, CA
Pale AleUS$12.00
Faction Brewing Company, Alameda, CA
Hazy IPAUS$11.00
Standard Deviant, San Francisco, CA

Bottled / Canned Beer

La Fin du Monde Triple BlondeUS$11.00
Unibroue, Canada
Downtown Brown Brown AleUS$10.00
Lost Cost Brewery, Eureka, CA
Death & Taxes Black LagerUS$10.00
Moonlight Brewing, Santa Barbara, CA
Maui Waui IPAUS$9.00
Altamont, Livermore, CA
Old Rasputin Imperial StoutUS$12.00
North Coast Brewing, Fort Bragg, CA
Bright Cider Dry Apple CiderUS$9.00
2 Towns Ciderhouse, Corvallis, OR
NA Mexican LagerUS$9.00
RationAle Brewing, San Diego, CA
NA IPAUS$9.00
Partake Brewing, Calgary, Canada

What 58 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
4Service
4.1Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Park Tavern on Washington Square has reopened with a "gorgeous space" and "delicious" food offerings, including standout dishes like duck breast, fish, and apple crostata. The "attentive" service has been praised, with staff described as "knowledgeable" and "enthusiastic." Guests appreciate the establishment's unique identity and anticipate improvements as it settles post-reopening.

58 Reviews

P
Patrick
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful brunch. Fine food and excellent service .
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Nick
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a group dinner (10 people) staff were fantastic, food was lovely and overall great vibe and value.
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James
VIP
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great wine, overall great meal. Some misses but great decor, lovely ambiance and I would go again and try more of the menu.
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Patricia
VIP
San Francisco
56 reviews
4.0
56 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Friendly greeting by hostess - sat is next to bar station - asked to be moved no problem. Ordered drinks which came quickly! Orders tuna credo - delish! Ordered kale, little gems and shaved brussel sprout salads. First two were good - Brussel sprout salad was lacking something! Would not recommend. Ordered carbonara, salmon - delish - black cod - also good. Only problem was cauliflower steak as mushy. It should have been crispy in out side and soft inside. It was mushy all over! Wine list is expensive! Overall a good dining experience. Nice to have this iconic place reopened and have alternatives to OJs and Tony’s in North Beach. Though we did go to North Beach restaurant on Christmas Eve and it was excellent!
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Jana
VIP
San Francisco
88 reviews
4.0
88 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The place was very lively but just so so noisy! The food was excellent, we had the burger (awesome!), the chicken, the carbonara, side of roasted carrots (which were hardly cooked). It is nice to see North Beach area coming back!
Park Tavern on Washington SquareResponded 2 days ago
Dear Jana, Thank you so much for joining us, and for taking the time to leave us feedback! We will be sure to share the with the team. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we are already looking forward to your next visit. Best Regards, Anna Molyneux General Manager Park Tavern on Washington Square
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Elaine
VIP
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fabulous food and excellent service! Delicious kale salad.
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michael
VIP
San Francisco
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Extremely poor service - had to call manager and host several times to get drinks delivered ( 20 minutes delay) , menus, waters and desserts. Carbonara was awful - panchetta not rendered, overly salty and stodgy Would absolutely never go back.
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brad
VIP
San Francisco
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
As a local to North Beach, I really wanted to like this place. Initial impressions, was a loud and echoing environment. The interior design is nice and aesthetic, but all the hard surfaces made it echo and hard to hear one another. The service was confusing, we had 3 different waiters throughout our meal. By the end I wasn’t sure who to order from. And finally, the food. Unfortunately it was average at best in terms of flavor. The food was well executed and pretty to look at, but had minimal flavor. And we tried the 3 main dishes: the chicken, the pork and the burger. All 3 of had the same conclusion, basic flavors but good quality. We agreed we likely wouldn’t come back as there are too many other great restaurants to try. However, I noticed they rotate their menu, so I may come give it another try.
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Jeanelle
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience, loved everything I got! Probably one of the best calamari dishes I've ever tried.
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Michael
San Francisco
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, terrific service in a very tasteful setting…
Park Tavern on Washington SquareResponded on 12 January 2025
Dear Michael, Thank you so much for joining us, and for taking the time to leave us feedback! We will be sure to share the kind words with the team. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we are already looking forward to your next visit. Best Regards, Anna Molyneux General Manager Park Tavern on Washington Square
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FAQs

Park Tavern on Washington Square offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 432-9399.

Park Tavern on Washington Square is rated 3.9 stars by 58 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

21 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Park Tavern on Washington Square

1652 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94133-3316

Additional information

Cross Street
Filbert St
Area
North Beach
Hours of Operation
Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Italian, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking

Website
http://www.parktavern-sf.com/
Phone number
(415) 432-9399

Park Tavern on Washington Square

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Chef's Counter

START

BreadsticksUS$6.00

Acme Sourdough BatardUS$8.00

Mixed Nuts & OlivesUS$9.00

Crispy CalamariUS$18.00

Burrata & ProsciuttoUS$24.00

Yellowfin Tuna CrudoUS$24.00

jw Red Pepper PancakesUS$28.00

Wood Oven Royal Miyagi OystersUS$28.00

SALAD

jw Kale SaladUS$18.00

Charred Gem LettuceUS$18.00

Castelfranco SaladUS$19.00

Shaved Brussels Sprout SaladUS$19.00

PASTA

CarbonaraUS$32.00

Duck Confit RaguUS$33.00

Shrimp ScampiUS$36.00

PLATES

Black CodUS$38.00

King SalmonUS$39.00

jw ChickenUS$42.00

Pork MilaneseUS$42.00

Grilled NY SteakUS$48.00

VEGETABLES

jw PotatoesUS$12.00

Charred Baby Bok ChoyUS$12.00

Wilted Swiss ChardUS$12.00

DESSERT

AffogatoUS$9.00

Dark & Milk Chocolate BudinoUS$12.00

Ice Cream SandwichUS$12.00

Apple CrostataUS$14.00

Lemon & Pistachio CakeUS$14.00

Wines

ProseccoUS$16.00

Sparkling RoséUS$15.00

SparklingUS$22.00

ChampagneUS$29.00

MelonUS$16.00

VerdicchioUS$17.00

FalanghinaUS$15.00

Sauvignon BlancUS$18.00

ChardonnayUS$20.00

RoséUS$12.00

RoséUS$15.00

Pinot NoirUS$22.00

CesaneseUS$17.00

NebbioloUS$16.00

MontepulcianoUS$18.00

SangioveseUS$21.00

Dessert Wines

MoscatoUS$9.00

10 Year Tawny PortUS$15.00

TorcolatoUS$25.00

Vin SantoUS$28.00

Cocktails

HemingwayUS$17.00

Penicillin #2US$17.00

Bee’s KneesUS$17.00

Kumquat Pisco SourUS$17.00

Gianni ApplesedUS$17.00

jw MargaritaUS$17.00

MartinezUS$17.00

4th RegimentUS$17.00

BoulevardierUS$17.00

ArcherUS$17.00

Park Tavern Hot ToddyUS$17.00

No ABV

North Beach G&TUS$14.00

Lemon Verbena FizzUS$14.00

FreebirdUS$14.00

Draft Beer

Scrimshaw PilsnerUS$10.00

White AleUS$11.00