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
Absinthe Brasserie and Bar - SF, San Francisco, CA

Absinthe Brasserie and Bar - SF

4.8
4.8
7379 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
We are currently accepting reservations for lunch, brunch, and dinner.


Effective 09/26/2022:
Outdoor seating will not be available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 551-1590
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ian Begg
  • Neighborhood
    Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
  • Cross street
    Gough
  • Parking details
    No valet. Street parking and nearby public lot located on Grove between Franklin and Gough.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 7,379 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Absinthe Brasserie and Bar offers a "winning combination" of ambiance, food, and service in San Francisco. The "cozy, enjoyable ambiance" makes it a perfect pre-theater spot. Diners rave about its "outstanding" French cuisine, with highlights like the beef bourguignon and sole meunière. Cocktails are "excellent," and the attentive staff ensures a delightful dining experience.

7,379 Reviews
  1. Anthony

    VIP

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent in all respects. Reasonable prices wonderful menu

    Is this helpful?

  2. Judy

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved everything! We went to celebrate our daughter's birthday, and this was an amazing place to celebrate. Very thoughtful and attentive staff. Will be back for a date night very soon

    Is this helpful?

  3. Daniel

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant, with great ambiance and service. Made sure to make a reservation for a busy Friday night dinner.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Michael

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great waiter Ethan. Wonderful ambiance Low light. Not too noisy

    Is this helpful?

  5. Bill

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cozy, enjoyable ambiance. Great location, easy walking to any events in the Civic Center area.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Dr. Bret

    San Francisco

    68 reviews

    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! Keith the bartender was excellent from his friendly convo style, helping me choice/he made the cps rviver 2, to serving and enjoyment of all the dishes from the oysters, d. crab salad, ricotta gnudi, and fries—everything was exquisitely prepared and delicious! Now my neighborhood restaurant and bar will be a regular pleasure.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Mary

    VIP

    San Francisco

    79 reviews

    4.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The boeuf bourguignon was excellent and the duck breast was really good as well. We prefer the main dining room, but I didn't think to specify that when making the reservation. The bar side of the restaurant is fine but not as cozy.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Linda

    VIP

    San Francisco

    74 reviews

    4.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lunch was lovely with a different menu from my last visit. It has a lot more lunchy items and a nice soup/sandwich combo.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Ann

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely environment and well prepared and presented food.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Anthony

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a great dinner before the ballet. The service was efficient and attentive. All the food was outstanding. I’ll definitely be back.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Absinthe Brasserie and Bar - SF is rated 4.8 stars by 7379 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
Google Map for Absinthe Brasserie and Bar - SF

398 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Gough
  • Neighborhood
    Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    No valet. Street parking and nearby public lot located on Grove between Franklin and Gough.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ian Begg
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant reservation software
  • Industry insights
  • Hospitality resources
  • Marketing resources
  • Operation resources
  • How to open a restaurant
  • For restaurants
  • For restaurant groups
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - 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