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Absinthe Brasserie and Bar - SF, San Francisco, CA

Absinthe Brasserie and Bar - SF

4.8 (7411)
$31 to $50
French
398 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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
  • 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 7,411 people are saying

Absinthe Brasserie and Bar - SF reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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 in San Francisco is a delightful French brasserie offering a "divine" dining experience. Guests rave about its "phenomenal" service and "delicious" food, including standout dishes like the duck and petrale sole. Perfect for pre-theater dining, the ambiance is cozy and "elegant," ensuring a memorable meal.

7,411 Reviews
  1. Emily

    San Francisco36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absinthe was amazing, as always. I had the sole again and the chocolate marquise, which was a divine little scoop of chocolate heaven. Sigh.

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  2. Kimberly VIP

    San Francisco23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service and wonderful ambience.

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  3. Thomas VIP

    San Francisco16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extraordinary French food in an elegant, yet comfortable setting. We thoroughly enjoyed our waiter, who also made excellent food and wine suggestions. Our pre-concert dinner was a highlight of the evening.

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  4. Daniela

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We liked it here very much, very nice European vibe to the place, brought back good memories. The food is very good, the deserts particularly were simply divine. The service was very good as well, we’ll be returning for sure.

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  5. Matthew

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    White table clothe, good anticipatory service, flavorful cuisine.

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  6. Greg

    Las Vegas6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Oysters, pea soup, sole were all terrific. Burgers and a mountain of fries were good. Good wine list; a little short on $40-$60 bottles; great service.

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  7. Chris VIP

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quality is maintained. Always a great night. Thanks!

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  8. Tim VIP

    San Francisco43 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service. Delicious food. BUT lots of great Mash potatoes and only a tiny piece of fish.

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  9. William

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We often go to Absinthe for special occasions and have never been disappointed. The food is good, the staff is attentive, and it's easy to have a conversation without shouting.

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  10. Nicole VIP

    San Francisco24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was fantastic. Cheeseburger was delicious!

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FAQs

Absinthe Brasserie and Bar - SF is rated 4.8 stars by 7411 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. San Francisco
  5. Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 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
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