Award-winning

Nightbird

Name: Nightbird
Address: 330 Gough St, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94102
Telephone: (415) 829-7565
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (877)

$50 and over

Californian

330 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Fancy
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Nightbird offers a 12 Course , from chef, owner and James Beard Nominated, Kim Alter. It is an elegant boutique restaurant in the heart of San Francisco (Hayes Valley) embracing California's freshest, seasonal, local ingredients. the price of the menu is $195/person with a 16% service charge, 6% Heathy SF, and tax.
Please understand we have 10 tables in our dining room, for that reason we do have the policy below.
Cancellation policy: If cancelled after the 48 hour window, we charge the card on file $195 per person.
For parties over 4 people, one weeks notice is needed for a cancellation. If cancelled after the 5 working day window, we charge the card on file $195 per person.

Consumer Advisory
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, eggs, seafood or shellfish may increase risk of foodborne illness especially if you have medical conditions.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Bar Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:30 am
Phone number
(415) 829-7565
Website
http://nightbirdrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Kim Alter
Catering
For any Catering Inquiries please contact events@nightbirdrestaurant.com

Location
330 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Cross street
Hayes Street at Linden Alley
Parking details
Parking Garages Near to us:Performing Arts Garage @ 360 Gough St.Garage @ 110 Franklin StreetLiberty Park Management @150 Hayes St.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Bar Bites at Linden Room
Multiple dates available
A delicious snacky experience of 10 bites made by Kim Alter, served in our bar LindenRoom, Tuesday-Thursday. Please alow one hour for this experience. The menu changes daily, $85 per person (exclusive of beverages, tax, and service charge of 16% and 6% Heathly SF )
Private Dining in The Nightingale Room
Multiple dates available
NightJar, our private room has a separate entrance at 334 Gough Street and is the perfect setting for intimate parties, dinners, and happy hours. We offer a full bar and a well tailored wine list. Our chef will tailor the 5 course menu to each event, matching seasonal and market availability with guest preferences for $150 per person (exclusive of beverages, tax and service charge of 22%.) Guest preferences and Allergies needs to be communicated 48 hours in advance of the booking date Cancelation Policy - We do ask for 5 working days before reservation, if this reservation is cancelled with in the 5 days before your reservation a fee of $150 per person will be applied. This room can accommodate up to 8-14 guests for a seated dinner, bookings at 5:30pm and 8pm.

What 877 people are saying

Nightbird reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco
Best Service
San Francisco
Innovative
San Francisco
Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nightbird offers a "superb tasting menu" with "phenomenal food and service." Diners appreciate its "warm ambiance" and "attentive" staff, perfect for special occasions. Artistic presentation and "innovative dishes" elevate the experience, though some mention pricing concerns. Despite minor critiques, Nightbird remains a "favorite" for its "unique and incredible" culinary journey.

877 Reviews

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Brett VIP
Charlotte1 review
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time back, big fan. Employees are friendly and the food is great. You can see how much details goes into their craft.
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Colleen
Unspecified2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have lived here 9 years, best meal and customer experience in all my years here. Food was impeccable and service was perfect. Price is well worth experience and food.
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Steve VIP
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My family owns restaurants, and I enjoy fine dining throughout the country. We were recently staying at a hotel in San Francisco and had ordered an Uber to arrive on time for our reservation at Nightbird. The Uber arrived late and we found that we were stuck in rush hour traffic. We called them to let them know we'll be arriving late. They were fantastic and accommodated us so that we could both enjoy each selection of the tasting menu, while also leaving on time for the Opera! Nightbird exceeded our expectations with the quality and flavors of their tasting menu, as well as the warm ambiance and exceptional service. I highly recommend this restaurant!
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Raul
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I went with a friend before the opera and had the 12 course meal. The ambience is quite nice, so we were excited. The first four small bites were exquisite. My friend and I kept talking about how the flavor kept transforming with each chew and that was quite special. But the rest of the courses were definitely not as exciting nor even that yummy. The scallop was quite nice. But the shrimp was chewy, the wagyu rib was bland, and the squab (pigeon) was too gamey. And at $650 for 2 people (each with two glasses of wine) way overpriced.
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Heidemarie VIP
Los Angeles7 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We had booked the restaurant because it is close to the opera. We had no idea that the total cost would amount to over $700 (one glass of wine). Found out that the cost per person for food is $195. When I tried to cancel on the day found out that cancellation fee is $195 per person and allegedly, this is disclosed at reservation. It was not. Perhaps local residents might be aware, we came from LA for the opera. The food is quite good but I would never willingly pay this much if I had been aware at the time of reservation. In my opinion, the food is good but what I liked the most were the very artistic plates and bowls and, unusual in the US to be provided a proper fish knife.
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Andrew VIP
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic! Incredible presentation with the preparation and flavor to match.
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william VIP
San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and Service was excellent. Wonderful presentation.
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camille VIP
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best meal I’ve ever had. Down to the detail they were incredible.
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Warren VIP
San Francisco Bay Area162 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing presentations of each and every course(there were many). The small courses were novel, varied, and pleasing. The server staff was very attentive at keeping the water glasses full and removing crumbs, as well as trying to meet our every need. There were so many courses artistically presented and long explanations of each which were difficult to remember what we were eating, even though we chose good non-alcoholic sparkling wine. We were given a menu, very fancy, with all the courses; however we would have liked more detail, since the menu said only “taste of the ocean,” and a delicious haskap berry sorbet, only “sorbet” on the menu. The servers went a bit too fast in explaining each dish. We were given individual cakes to take home, “for breakfast.” All in all it was quite an experience!
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Mark
Las Vegas2 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The food is good, the people were great, but none of it was epic. For the price, they need to move up the level of everything. The flavors are too subtle, nothing distinguishing about any dish. The ambience is really no different then a regular restaurant. The connection with the staff and the customer is really quite marginal. There was no engaging, etc. Walking to the restroom, a cart with dirty dishes sitting there. Four different times we had to be very clear that we were not done yet and please do not take the plate. For an 11 course meal, with this price, anywhere else we have been would share the principal, the guiding energy. behind the food. So, it is a good experience, just not great. Lots of potential. I share this review only in the hopes that they can up the game a bit.
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FAQs

Nightbird is rated 4.8 stars by 877 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

330 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross street
Hayes Street at Linden Alley
Neighborhood
Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Bar Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:30 am
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking Garages Near to us:Performing Arts Garage @ 360 Gough St.Garage @ 110 Franklin StreetLiberty Park Management @150 Hayes St.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Kim Alter
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://nightbirdrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(415) 829-7565
Catering
For any Catering Inquiries please contact events@nightbirdrestaurant.com

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Nightbird

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About this restaurant

Additional information

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Experiences

Bar Bites at Linden Room

Private Dining in The Nightingale Room

Menu

Main

BEIGNET AND CAVIAR

QUAIL EGG

TASTE OF THE OCEAN

SCALLOP, TURNIP, BLACK GARLIC....

SOURDOUGH WITH BUTTER

MOCHI TACO

LOBSTER, HOP, PASSIONFRUIT.....

CAPPUCCINO

SQUAB, MORELS, TRUFFLE.....

MILK BREAD

TART

FLANNERY BEEF FILET, CABBAGE, MARROW....

CREAMSICLE

BAY LEAF ICE CREAM, PARSNIP CREAMEUX, APPLE

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