Best Pre-Theater Restaurants in Noe Valley

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San Francisco

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Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van NessDowntown / Union SquareFinancial District / EmbarcaderoFisherman's WharfSOMA

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1. Hayes Street Grill

4.6

Exceptional(4379)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 37 times today

Hayes Street Grill is a neo-traditional fish house in San Francisco's Civic Center district, across the street from the Performing Arts Center, opposite Davies Symphony Hall and a block from both the Opera House and City Hall. We use an international mix of recipes, unified with a theme of fish and seafood. Above every other consideration, we want the freshness and pristine quality of the fish, produce, and naturally-raised meats to speak for themselves.The Hayes Street Grill's walls are covered with autographed photos of the artists who consider the restaurant their club. Though we've remodeled since our opening 33 years ago, the original brass coat hooks along the walls remain, as does our founding philosophy of cooking only the food we would serve at home to our families, albeit dressed up a little, with a religious dedication to wholesomeness.

2. Corzetti

4.6

Exceptional(415)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 20 times today

Step off the bustling streets of Union Square and into a glamorous, coastal Italian getaway. Corzetti is a Ligurian restaurant and bar that evokes summers spent on the Italian Riviera where life moves at a slower pace, and seaside restaurants serve up menus influenced by the day’s catch and peak-season produce from the region.Chef Tali Missirlian's focus on fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and handmade pasta reflects our commitment to sustainability and quality. You'll find fresh seafood-forward dishes on our menu including pizza, pasta and more, which pair perfectly with creative cocktails from our bar and an extensive list of Italian wines. Come in for lunch, happy hour, or a quick dinner before a show. Host birthday parties and get togethers in our private dining room. From our cozy and intimate atmosphere to our knowledgeable and attentive service, Corzetti invites you to savor the essence of Liguria's relaxed seaside culture in the heart of the city.

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3. Burma Love Downtown

4.7

Exceptional(583)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Burmese • SOMA

Booked 56 times today

Established in 2019.Located in the heart of downtown San Francisco, Burma Love (Downtown) is the newest establishment from the Burma Superstar restaurant family serving modern Burmese cuisine in an elegant setting. Named Best Salad of the West by Sunset Magazine, Burma Superstar is home of the iconic fermented tea leaf salad. The bar features old and new world wines, craft cocktails, and artisan beers, including a house-made Burma Ale.

4. 54 Mint

4.6

Exceptional(3463)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • SOMA

Booked 24 times today

54 Mint is a hidden gem in the heart of downtown San Francisco across from the old US Mint Building. We offer authentic Roman cuisine prepared only with fresh and seasonal ingredients. Our pastas, bread and desserts are made fresh in house on a daily basis. Our bar offers an extended variety of Italian wines, craft cocktails and high-end imported and local spirits.

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5. STK - San Francisco

4.0

Excellent(1416)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 62 times today

STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.

6. Cable 55

4.5

Awesome(25)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 7 times today

In the heart of San Francisco's popular neighborhood at Market and Fifth, the contemporary Cable 55 restaurant is found in the sleek Parc 55 San Francisco - a Hilton Hotel, offering tourists and residents a stylish venue and delicious change of pace from rich American classics by infusing them with a light, local flair. As a Surfrider Foundation Ocean Friendly Restaurant, Cable 55 is dedicated to sustainably serving you.

7. ¡Chao Pescao!

4.4

Awesome(661)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 6 times today

Chao Pescao is a new casual Latin Caribbean restaurant from longtime San Francisco restaurateur Rene Denis inspired by his Cuban-Colombian heritage. The name, translating roughly to “see you later alligator,” captures the friendly and fun spirit of the restaurant. Cocktails are inspired by many of the traditional drinks from Latin America, while the food pulls from the comforting Cuban and Colombian home cooking of Denis’s childhood. The menu is rounded out with other Latin American favorites with particular emphasis on dishes designed for delivery. Chao Pescao is located in the Civic Center Plaza at the heart of the city, across from City Hall.

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8. Zingari Steakhouse & Pasta Bar

4.2

Awesome(2698)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 5 times today

Zingari Ristorante is a neighborhood Italian restaurant in San Francisco founded in 1995 by Krishan Miglani. Today, helmed by Executive Chef Victor Cedillo, it remains one of San Francisco’s hidden gems in Union Square. Our eclectic menu draws inspiration from stories in Italy experienced by our skilled and professional staff. Indulge in Italian tapas, fresh handmade pasta, raw bar, steak, seafood and roasted meats. Plus a proper selection for vegan and vegetarian diners. You will find the same quality within our wine cellar and aperitivo bar. Zingari is family-owned and operated with a team, sharing real hospitality that goes beyond the plate.

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9. Tratto - San Francisco

4.6

Exceptional(854)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 6 times today

A spirited, bar-driven restaurant serving rustic Italian fare with modern sensibilities. Tratto means the stroke of a pen or a mark in Italian, nodding to both the neighborhood’s artistic history and the name of The Marker, the boutique hotel next door. Tratto’s flavorful menu of simple, delicious and shareable dishes coupled with casual, communal-style dining creates a neighborhood bar experience inspired by the Italian tradition of “aperitivo,” or happy hour.Guests can enjoy playful twists on classic Italian cocktails, boozy Italian sodas, and beer and wine from California and Italy, including a jug of house wine from the taps.Choose from a wide selection of traditional small-plate antipasti, house-made pastas and pizzas, entrees served family-style, seasonal side dishes, and classic Italian desserts including ice creams, gelatos and sorbets.

10. Bistro Boudin

4.5

Awesome(2172)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Fisherman's Wharf

Booked 40 times today

Located on the upper level of Boudin at the Wharf, Bistro Boudin offers an ideal place to enjoy a leisurely meal with views of the SF Bay. Warm and inviting with beautiful dark wood accents, Bistro Boudin features a full service bar, Oyster bar and spectacular views of the waterfront. The menu is influenced by the abundance of seasonally fresh foods available in the San Francisco Bay Area and the restaurant is open for lunch and dinner.

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Aicha
3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Hands down to STK, we had the greatest experience and the food was incredible delicious specially the Ribeye steak and the mac & cheese was melting in my mouth. We will be back in the SF location.
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STK - San FranciscoPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4
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Nancy
San Francisco Bay Area •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Delicious Italian cuisine. We dined here for Easter Brunch. The salad was perfectly dressed. The artichoke arancini were scrumptious. The lamb meatballs were tender and very flavorful. And the roasted lamb was succulent and fall apart tender.
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54 MintPrice: Expensive• Italian• SOMA
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4.6
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Benjamin
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The lamb kebat is excellent. The drinks are good. One of my go-to places in SF.
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Burma Love DowntownPrice: Expensive• Burmese• SOMA
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4.7
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WilliamVIP
Portland / Oregon •53 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 19, 2025
Hayes Street Grill has been known as a top-rated seafood restaurant for more than at least the thirty years we've been going. They have it perfected: plenty of staff, all well skilled and attentive, the very best seafood, often prepared simply, and light, delicious desserts.
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Hayes Street GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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4.6
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Peter
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 17, 2025
perfect place for a quiet, delicious business lunch. Place was not too busy and was quiet for conversation; server was attentive and friendly, food (pasta, foccacia, panna cotta) was excellent. Also super convenient to the Westin St Francis next door where the conference was. Excellent experience.
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CorzettiPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown / Union Square
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4.6

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