Maven Restaurant

Name: Maven Restaurant
Address: 598 Haight St, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94117-3407
Telephone: (415) 829-7982
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

200 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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Last Service, March 29th.
TAKEOUT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE NIGHTLY, 5PM TO 9PM

Welcome to Maven

Maven is an energetic restaurant and bar, located in the heart of the Lower Haight (which we like to think is the best damn neighborhood in all of San Francisco). Featuring delicious cocktails paired with casual and clever food – our mission is simple: serve substantial, creative dishes – and offer them up with well-crafted, smart cocktails that make all the flavors sing together in delightful harmony.

Guests in our vibrant dining room at Maven will find something for everyone.

From our communal tables crafted from fallen red woods, to an upstairs fireside lounge, a chef’s counter with a front row seat to the kitchen, and a lush living wall above the bar.

To maintain our casual yet refined demeanor, we offer the majority of seats to walk-ins, yet do take limited reservations. We are open seven nights a week, and from brunch until din

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(415) 829-7982

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Californian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Mon, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–11:30 pm TAKEOUT ONLY Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 829-7982
Website
http://www.maven-sf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Freddy Pacheco
Private party facilities
Our Semi-Private Mezzanine, lit by cozy fireplace, over looks Maven’s main dining area. 15-30guests, Food and Beverage Minimums do apply. More information at our website.

Location
598 Haight St San Francisco, CA 94117-3407
Neighborhood
Haight
Cross street
Steiner St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
6, 7, 21, and N
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Crispy Brussel Sprouts$9.00
apple gastrique
Castelvetrano Olives$7.00
citrus, rosemary, juniper oil
Chinatown Sliders
slow roasted pork shoulder pickled carrots, spicy kimchi, hoisin
- per pair$10.00
Kennebec Fries$6.00
juniper salt, olive aioli
Mac and Cheese$6.00
herb bread crumbs
Roasted Beet Salad$6.00
crispy quinoa, blue cheese, candied pecans

Large Plates

Roasted Cochinita Pork Tacos$15.00
veggie rice, freddy's black beans, pickled onions, salsa verde
3pcs Fried Chicken Dinner$15.00
honey-mustard dipping side of mac & cheese
Mushroom Bolognese$15.00
house made cavatelli pasta, parmesan
Maven's Burger$13.00
angostura, bourbon aiöli, pickles, muenster
Veggie Mushroom Patty Burger$15.00
angostura, bourbon aiöli, pickles, muenster

Dessert!

Mayan Chocolate Mousse$6.00
dark chocolate crema, cinnamon, chipotle

Cocktails

$20/pair

Herbs & Tonic #35
thyme, vodka, lemon, basil, seltzer, lime, tonic bark
Lower Haight S.I.P.
gin, lemon, st germain, ginger, bitter orange
Oxford Comma
mezcal & tequila, turmeric, lime, bonal, ginger
Mr. Wiggles
bourbon, amaro, vermouth, orange bitters
Miso-Maple Old Fashion
rye, red miso, maple, bitters, lemon peel

Bottled Beer

Kolsch, Standard Deviant, San Francisco
- 12oz$6.00
Petite Saison, Standard Deviant, San Francisco
- 12oz$6.00
Twisted Sir Richard IPA Super Fresh! Standard Deviant
hops fermented same day as harvest
- 12oz$6.00

Wine

Roederer Estate Brut, Brut, Anderson Valley, CA, NV
- Bottle$38.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Rose & Son, Santa Ynez Valley, CA 2017
- Bottle$38.00
Chenin Blanc, Julien Fouet, L'ardillon, Saumur, FR 2018
- Bottle$38.00
Chardonnay, René Lamy, Bourgogone, FR 2017
- Bottle$38.00
Chardonnay, Wenzlau, Estate, Santa Rita Hills, CA 2013
- Bottle$88.00
Rose, Vannieres, Province, France 2017
- Bottle$38.00
Pinot Noir, Carpe Diem, Anderson Valet, Sonoma, CA 2016
- Bottle$38.00
Cab Franc, Oro en Paz, Lake County, Napa, CA 2017
- Bottle$38.00
Syrah Blend, Duseigneur, La Chapelle, Côtes du Rhône, FR 2016
- Bottle$38.00
Cab Sauv, Synthsis, by Martin Ray, Napa, CA 2016
- Bottle$38.00
Pinot Noir, Alesia, Santa Cruz Mnts, CA 2016
- Bottle$88.00

What 200 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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RalphR
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 28, 2021
overall4food5service4ambience3
Great place. Sad to see it closing. Cocktails were wonderful and the food was great.
L
Lirapoe
San Francisco
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on March 28, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience5
We will miss you Maven. Come back!!!!! Only a note The burger was almost rare when I asked for it medium well.
a
apleifer
San Francisco
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience4
I will miss this place so much! Great food, friendly service, and totally reasonable prices. An asset to the neighborhood that will be missed after they close. I can only hope they reopen elsewhere!
J
Jayh
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2021
overall3food3service3ambience5
The reserved table was 20 minutes late. And homeless folk can swing by the outdoor seating.
HM
HannahM
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience3
Delicious food! We loved the Brussels sprouts and fries as an appetizer. While the menu prices seemed average, I had sticker shock when I saw the total bill because they added a mandatory gratuity (for 2 guests) as a percentage total of the food, drink, SF mandate surcharge, and tax.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2021
overall4food2service4ambience4
Limited menu (not much for veg or pescatarians) but overall they do a nice job.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2020
overall1food1service5ambience5
The menu shown on OpenTable did not match AT ALL the available food menu at the restaurant. Very limited menu almost next to impossible to find something to eat anything with dietary restrictions. Also the restaurant did not offer wine by the glass. Instead they drastically upcharged mediocre wine for $88. Had I known in advance of theses issues I would not have chosen to eat here.
DG
DaniG
Los Angeles
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience3
We stopped by for a burger and found the place all to ourselves. Outdoor dining at its finest on lower Haight! I opted for the Fried Chicken w/Mac N Cheese. We got a nice bottle of red at a very reasonable price. I'd say this was an upscale comfort food kind of night. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for a low-key delicious meal.
DW
DavidW
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great outdoor parklet! Great service, good drinks.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 31, 2020
overall1food2service1ambience1
Booked a reservation and still had to wait over 30 minutes for a table. Burger was grossly undercooked for medium and the service was subpar. Overall not worth it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Flexible spot that works well for small friend groups and dates. The cocktails are especially good.
C
Covi
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2020
overall4food3service5ambience5
Great neighborhood restaurant. Impeccable service. Pesto pasta was not their best dish but they were kind enough to not charge us for it. Best cocktails and the waitress was polite and friendly.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Burger was great, as always.
j
joannak
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious brunch. We’ve had cocktails and snacks many many times and it’s always really good. Cocktails are always spectacular! Arrive friends and just plain nice!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Oklahoma City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 17, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience1
Do to Covid the dining was very limited and outside. But the food was fantastic.
T
Test
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2020
overall3food3service3ambience3
Food was good.
d
dougg
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2020
overall4food3service4ambience4
Nice setup for outside dining. Pricey for brunch, but good service, excellent hash dish, very poor Chilaquiles.
JS
JanetS
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 21, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is during covid-19 outdoor seating times so there were only three tables available. The service and the food was great, but it was cold and windy out so the food got cold really fast. I'd like to check out this restaurant again after we are able to sit indoors.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall3food3service2ambience4
Mediocre is the best word to describe this restaurant. I chose it based on the reviews of the hamburger. There were about five entree choices on the menu, and a classic cheese burger was not an option. I got grilled cheese with jalapeños. A cold cheese and red pepper sandwich arrived. I ate it, but didn’t enjoy it. It was my birthday; that info was shared prior to our arrival - no one acknowledged the special event. 😑 Would not return.
RA
RaffaelA
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
great food location and service. I will go back for sure.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience3
When booking through Open Table, keep in mind that when you reserve “bar” or “table” seating that it’s a common table shared with other people. The food and drinks were very good and the servers/host were really nice and accommodating, even on Valentines which I’m sure was chaotic for them. Overall good experience, nice to go for a date - bar seating (on the 2nd level) was more comfortable and intimate for us.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 7, 2020
overall4food3service3ambience4
Cocktails were next level.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2020
overall3food3service4ambience4
Great service & drinks, food could have been better.
BM
BarrettM
San Francisco
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2020
overall4food5service5ambience3
Great space...great food...a little too noisy...good service
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
Overall, I always enjoy Maven. Chinatown duck sliders are in my dreams. My friend is gluten free and although the waitress and chef were super accommodating with her needs, I’m always hoping someday restaurants can have a GF fryer or use GF flour to keep the oil free of gluten. Since the chicken is fried in the same oil and not gluten free, we were not able to enjoy the fries (which are soooo good) nor the Brussels sprouts as intended. However, the chef did pan fry an order for us. They just were not the same.
GS
GinaS
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for brunch with a couple of friends and everyone was very happy with their selections. Portions are generous. Not crowded at 11:30am. Happy we chose it. Will go again!
r
ruoppolo
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience4
All in all, it was good. Disappointingly small, expensive portion of pasta. Friendly service and nice ambiance.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
We love Maven. They are an excellent local favorite. Smallish menu but with a good range of options. My partner says it the best hamburger he can get out-to-eat. It can get loud at moments but not insufferable. Everyone that works there is truly friendly, they are very accommodating and responsive. Great folks!
SF
SF4483
San Francisco
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2019
overall3food3service3ambience3
Maven is a great spot for Happy Hour, but be forewarned, the tables are very tight and hard to get past people which makes it a bit uncomfortable at times. I do like the concept of shared seating, but just leaving a little more space in between tables would be helpful. Otherwise, love the ambiance and the food is good, although a bit on the pricier side.
RA
ReneeA
San Francisco
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience4
Food was very good... thank you
L
Louis
San Francisco
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2019
overall2food3service1ambience3
Our server became unattentive after we'd ordered an app and didn't return until some time to take our full order. The food came before our drinks, yet our server made no attempt to communicate that the bar was backed up, neither was she apologetic for the delay. Never asked how the meal was. Upsetting considering how much we spent. If you go, maybe try sitting at the bar.
MV
MikeV
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience5
Had a great time - balcony seating is fantastic. Great cocktails and good food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2019
overall3food3service5ambience3
Great service. Food was sub-par. All the tables were stools only which was murder on my lower back. I was in intense pain at the end of the meal. Wouldn’t go back.
KK
KeithK
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2019
overall3food5service2ambience3
Staff seem annoyed to be dealing w patrons
H
Hillel
San Francisco
15 reviews
2.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2019
overall2food1service4ambience4
Nice interior, helpful servers and bar staff. Good for drinks and to talk with a friend. Probably not the place for food. A burger, maybe. The brunch was so high carb (mostly rice, chips, very little protein) it was unpleasant. None of the carbs are listed on the menu.
S
Snups
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and the drinks are great. It's a neighbourhood gem!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 30, 2019
overall1food3service1ambience4
Reservation request was to be seated at the counter/bar. We did not get this option.
TS
TimS
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2019
overall3food3service5ambience3
Great service from wait staff, bar and kitchen, and nice ambiance. Food overall was not fabulous, but solidly good. For the price, need to kick it up a notch.
N
Nick
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2019
overall5food5service3ambience5
Grilled cheese was good, menu pairing with food items good, service was meh bc I wanted to get table but got placed by kitchen bar area, noise level was high when I was there
DO
DineOftenInSF
San Francisco
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2019
overall1food1service5ambience2
Good friendly folks but Food is over hyped and pretty meh. Had to leave half of it behind.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Maven Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 829-7982.

Maven Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 200 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(415) 829-7982

Additional information

Cross street
Steiner St.
Neighborhood
Haight
Hours of operation
Mon, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–11:30 pm TAKEOUT ONLY Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Californian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
6, 7, 21, and N
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Freddy Pacheco
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.maven-sf.com/
Phone number
(415) 829-7982
Private party facilities
Our Semi-Private Mezzanine, lit by cozy fireplace, over looks Maven’s main dining area. 15-30guests, Food and Beverage Minimums do apply. More information at our website.

Maven Restaurant

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Small Plates

Crispy Brussel Sprouts$9.00

Castelvetrano Olives$7.00

Chinatown Sliders

Kennebec Fries$6.00

Mac and Cheese$6.00

Roasted Beet Salad$6.00

Large Plates

Roasted Cochinita Pork Tacos$15.00

3pcs Fried Chicken Dinner$15.00

Mushroom Bolognese$15.00

Maven's Burger$13.00

Veggie Mushroom Patty Burger$15.00

Dessert!

Mayan Chocolate Mousse$6.00

Cocktails

Herbs & Tonic #35

Lower Haight S.I.P.

Oxford Comma

Mr. Wiggles

Miso-Maple Old Fashion

Bottled Beer

Kolsch, Standard Deviant, San Francisco

Petite Saison, Standard Deviant, San Francisco

Twisted Sir Richard IPA Super Fresh! Standard Deviant

Wine

Roederer Estate Brut, Brut, Anderson Valley, CA, NV

Sauvignon Blanc, Rose & Son, Santa Ynez Valley, CA 2017

Chenin Blanc, Julien Fouet, L'ardillon, Saumur, FR 2018

Chardonnay, René Lamy, Bourgogone, FR 2017

Chardonnay, Wenzlau, Estate, Santa Rita Hills, CA 2013

Rose, Vannieres, Province, France 2017

Pinot Noir, Carpe Diem, Anderson Valet, Sonoma, CA 2016

Cab Franc, Oro en Paz, Lake County, Napa, CA 2017

Syrah Blend, Duseigneur, La Chapelle, Côtes du Rhône, FR 2016

Cab Sauv, Synthsis, by Martin Ray, Napa, CA 2016

Pinot Noir, Alesia, Santa Cruz Mnts, CA 2016

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