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Wayfare Tavern, San Francisco, CA

Wayfare Tavern

4.7
4.7
7901 Reviews
$30 and under
American
201 Pine Street, San Francisco, CA 94104

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 119 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Chef Tyler Florence brings his passion for quality and timeless style to the heart of San Francisco with Wayfare Tavern, now located at 201 Pine Street.

Designed by Jon De La Cruz, the space blends the charm of a classic SF tavern with elevated details while honoring the city’s rich culinary history.

Wayfare Tavern features authentic American fare inspired by local cuisine at the turn of the 20th century, offering dishes that range from rustic delicacies to classic comforts. The beverage list showcases local wines, quality draft beers, and timeless cocktails. Spanning two floors, the new location features a spacious main dining room, a large central bar, an intimate Chef’s Alcove, and a hidden Cellar Dining Room. The second floor includes four distinct private dining rooms, ideal for celebrations, meetings, and special events.

Wayfare Tavern continues to offer a dining experience that feels both nostalgic and entirely new—a timeless San Francisco classic.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–5:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Tyler Florence
  • Catering
  • Private party facilities
    Wayfare Tavern is a true gathering place for private events of all types. We offer several options to accommodate intimate family dinners, weddings and receptions, corporate events, social gatherings, and full restaurant buy outs.
  • Private party contact
    our Event Team: (415) 772-9060
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Cross street
    Pine & Battery
  • Parking details
    **PARKING GARAGES NEAR US 1 Embarcadero Center; Portsmouth Square Garage, 733 Kearny St
  • Public transit
    🚇 BART StationEmbarcadero StationLocated at 298 Market Street, Embarcadero Station is approximately a 5-minute walk southeast of 201 Pine Street. This station serves the Red, Yellow, Blue, and Green BART lines, providing connections across the Bay Area. ​🚍 Muni StopsSeveral Muni bus stops are within a short walking distance from 201 Pine Street:​Davis St & Pine St – Approximately a 1-minute walk.Davis & California (Embarcadero BART Drop Off) – Approximately a 1-minute walk.Market St & Beale St – Approximately a 2-minute walk.California St & Davis St – Approximately a 2-minute walk.Market St & Drumm St – Approximately a 2-minute walk.​These stops are served by multiple Muni lines, including the 1X, 14R, 38R, 7, and F Market & Wharves streetcar. ​
  • Entertainment
    Within our second floor dining room, we have a Billiard Room available for parties up to 16. The room has double pained glass doors and features an antique tin ceiling, vintage red felt pool table. To make ordering easy, the room has a red "hot" phone which direct dials to ordering food and cocktails. Reservations are suggested and the room is available upon availability.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 7,901 people are saying

Wayfare Tavern 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wayfare Tavern is a San Francisco gem with a "beautiful new space" and "excellent food," including their famous "fried chicken," "legendary popovers," and "burrata mashed potatoes." Patrons rave about its "great service" and "warm, rich, and luxurious ambiance." Perfect for "date nights" or "business meetings," it's a must-visit for classic American fare.

7,901 Reviews
  1. Danielle

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious! Our server Rome was amazing. They clearly have a hit on their hands here. Amazing friendly, thoughtful, attentive service and delicious food. From the moment you walk through the door. We were a group of four and tried everything from appetizers to side dishes, salads and pasta, veggies and fried chicken. Highly recommended! The lavender lemonade was light and refreshing... the tea perfectly brewed and flavorful. Even the restrooms were top notch with gender neutral facilities, spacious private rooms. This restaurant all around offers a warm and welcoming feeling. My fave bites were the fried chicken (to live for!), pickled carrots, creative spin on a deviled egg, and lavender lemonade. We loved it and left already discussing coming back for our next visit!

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  2. Virginia

    San Francisco36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So glad to have this great restaurant next door to us. Had a nice lunch for 8 with our staff. The burger was delightful and the chicken sandwich was very good. Deviled Eggs were delicious. And the donuts ended our meal in a high point. The staff was attentive and very knowledgeable. We had a great time . We will be back!

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  3. Kendra

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and ambiance! The main dining room gives proper room between tables, which is always appreciated. The bar and nearby communal tables looked nice too. I didn't know you could make a salad that unique, but still a classic. The crunchy quinoa was delicious. As for their famous fried chicken, we had high expectations, and boy, was it delicious. Like others have said online, the Smoked Skipjack Tuna Dip starter was also great.

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  4. Theresa

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked for me and my husband but last minute my sister in law wants to join us so Whitney was able to upgrade our seat reservation to a booth to accommodate 3! Lani is our server and she’s outstanding from start to finish!! We enjoyed our food and drinks and Lani surprised us with a donut dessert with a candle to blow for my bday celebration!

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  5. Linda VIP

    San Francisco43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been a loyal customer at Wayfare’s Sacramento restaurant for many years so I was looking forward to dining in their new Pine Street location. In the span of just a few days, we enjoyed dinner twice at their new location for their soft opening. It didn’t disappoint! Both our bartender and waiter were fabulous and everyone we spoke with was very friendly and knowledgeable about the food and beverages. The new space is beautiful with several different dining areas on the main floor with the upstairs reserved for private parties. I’ll be back soon.

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  6. William VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The steak was smothered in sauce. The chicken was overcooked. The staff were somber, never smiled you could not taste the beef because of the sauce. The only person that I would give stars to was the gentleman who served the popovers she smiled and chatted. The rest of the staff were so somber that you thought you were in church.
    Wayfare TavernResponded 2 days ago
    Hi William, Your visit coincided with the last day of our soft opening week, and while that's no excuse, we're taking all feedback seriously as we work to fine-tune every detail. I just gave you a ring if you’d like to follow up — we would truly love to have you back in and show you the full Wayfare Tavern experience. Best regards, The Management Team

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  7. Jim VIP

    San Francisco19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to the soft opening of this new restaurant we used to go to the last one everything was excellent food and service will be back.

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  8. Edith

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All your staff were so cordially attentive making us feel so welcome. So grateful you moved to your more visible location. Food superb!

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  9. Melissa VIP

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The new space on Pine Street is beautiful and open. The food and service just as wonderful.

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  10. Nanci VIP

    San Francisco37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at the beautiful new Wayfare Tavern was extraordinary. The new remodeled restaurant is beautiful . Our service and food were both 5 star !!

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FAQs

Wayfare Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 772-9060.

Wayfare Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 7901 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. Financial District / Embarcadero

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 119 times today
Google Map for Wayfare Tavern

201 Pine Street, San Francisco, CA 94104

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Pine & Battery
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–5:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    **PARKING GARAGES NEAR US 1 Embarcadero Center; Portsmouth Square Garage, 733 Kearny St
  • Public transit
    🚇 BART StationEmbarcadero StationLocated at 298 Market Street, Embarcadero Station is approximately a 5-minute walk southeast of 201 Pine Street. This station serves the Red, Yellow, Blue, and Green BART lines, providing connections across the Bay Area. ​🚍 Muni StopsSeveral Muni bus stops are within a short walking distance from 201 Pine Street:​Davis St & Pine St – Approximately a 1-minute walk.Davis & California (Embarcadero BART Drop Off) – Approximately a 1-minute walk.Market St & Beale St – Approximately a 2-minute walk.California St & Davis St – Approximately a 2-minute walk.Market St & Drumm St – Approximately a 2-minute walk.​These stops are served by multiple Muni lines, including the 1X, 14R, 38R, 7, and F Market & Wharves streetcar. ​
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tyler Florence
  • Entertainment
    Within our second floor dining room, we have a Billiard Room available for parties up to 16. The room has double pained glass doors and features an antique tin ceiling, vintage red felt pool table. To make ordering easy, the room has a red "hot" phone which direct dials to ordering food and cocktails. Reservations are suggested and the room is available upon availability.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
  • Private party facilities
    Wayfare Tavern is a true gathering place for private events of all types. We offer several options to accommodate intimate family dinners, weddings and receptions, corporate events, social gatherings, and full restaurant buy outs.
  • Private party contact
    our Event Team: (415) 772-9060
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