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Wayfare Tavern, San Francisco, CA

Wayfare Tavern

4.6 (7945)
$30 and under
American
201 Pine Street, San Francisco, CA 94104

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 99 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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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
    (415) 772-9060
  • Website
    http://www.wayfaretavern.com/
  • 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
    Order direct
  • Location
    201 Pine Street, San Francisco, CA 94104
  • 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

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Menu

Wayfare Tavern's menu was last updated on 10/20/2024.

Starters

  • Prime Beef Tartare$23.00

    potato chips, petite herbs, dijon dressing, egg yolk

    • Corn Tortilla Soup $15.00

      lime creme fraiche, tortilla strips, micro cilantro

      • Wayfare Caesar Salad $17.00

        romaine, little gems, shaved parmesan, crostini, anchovy, creamy caesar dressing

        • Butter Lettuce Salad $17.00

          avocado, pickled shallots, radish, dill & herb buttermilk vinaigrette

          • Petaluma Farms Deviled Eggs $16.00

            BBQ chicharron, ancho chili oil, chives, micro cilantro

            Salad Additions

            • Grilled Chicken$14.00

              • Fried Chicken$15.00

                • Skuna Bay Salmon$18.00

                  Entrées

                  • Mary's Organic Fried Chicken$25.00

                    buttermilk brine, roasted garlic, crisp herbs, lemon

                    • City Salad$22.00

                      granny smith apple, wheat berry, red quinoa, blueberry, pickled red onion, mustard vinaigrette

                      • Fried Chicken Sandwhich$15.00

                        buttermilk brined chicken, house-made pickles, green apple & fennel slaw, harissa aioli

                        • Tavern Burger$25.00

                          proprietary grind, Marin brie, red onion marmalade, smoked bacon, brioche bun

                          • Rigatoni $28.00

                            corn, andouille, green onion, arugula, roasted red pepper, parmesan

                            • Skuna Bay Salmon $33.00

                              red & gold beets, baby kale, red quinoa, granny smith apple, lemon ginger dressing

                              • Turkey Club Sandwich $24.00

                                bacon, roma tomatoes, avocado, butter lettuce, melted jack cheese, honey dijonaise

                                • Tzatziki Chicken Salad$21.00

                                  tapenade, arugula, crispy garbanzo, toma to, cucumber, pickled onion

                                  Sides

                                  • Baked Macaroni & Cheese$12.00

                                    smoked olive oil, chives

                                    • Burrata Whipped Potatoes$12.00

                                      olive oil, chives

                                      • Broccolini $13.00

                                        lemon, parsley, panko

                                        • Cauliflower$13.00

                                          calabrian chili buffalo sauce, smoked bleu cheese, green onion

                                          Last updated: October 20, 2024

                                          What 7,945 people are saying

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

                                          Overall ratings and reviews

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                                          4.6
                                          4.6 based on recent ratings
                                          • 4.6Food
                                          • 4.6Service
                                          • 4.6Ambience
                                          • 4.3Value

                                          Noise • Moderate

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                                          Review summary

                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                          Wayfare Tavern offers a vibrant dining experience with "phenomenal food, ambience and service." The new location maintains its classic charm with "excellent service" and "delicious" dishes like fried chicken and popovers. The stylish setting and attentive staff make it perfect for celebrations and business lunches. "Love this place" for its consistent quality.
                                          7,945 Reviews

                                          1. Sonia

                                            San Francisco Bay Area1 review

                                            4.0

                                            Dined 1 day ago

                                            1. Overall 4
                                            2. Food 3
                                            3. Service 3
                                            4. Ambience 4
                                            Service was just ok. The waiters didn’t or anyone introduced themselves. It was all business. I asked about item in website and was just told not tonite what will you have e on this menu. Howe we, Food was good. A lot of ppl came from work so bar was hopping!

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                                          2. Dennis

                                            San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

                                            1.0

                                            Dined 1 day ago

                                            1. Overall 1
                                            2. Food 1
                                            3. Service 1
                                            4. Ambience 3
                                            My birthday dinner last night was one of the worst restaurant dinners I’ve had in my many years of dining out. We arrived a few minutes early so we decided to have a drink. Unfortunately the bar area was so crowded we ended up standing near the door. After we were seated and ordered, we started eating our starters. We weren’t even halfway thru this first course when the waiter wanted to move us to another location. We said no. A few minutes later another server started setting up the silverware for the entre, and we weren’t even finished with the starter dishes. As for the starters, the deviled eggs were good, but the wedge salad was hard and even with a knife it was hard to cut. After the entre was presented it was more bad news. I had the schnitzel dish abd my friend had the fried chicken. The chicken was passable, but the schnitzel was like leather. It was fried and over cooked. We then had coffee, skipped dessert, and left. This restaurant was packed, but the whole experience was a disaster. This was our first time at the new location and it will be our last. There are just too many other excellent restaurants in the city were we can enjoy good food, not feel rushed, and enjoy our evening.

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                                          3. Karen VIP

                                            San Francisco Bay Area101 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            Dined 4 days ago

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 4
                                            Hostess was especially pleasant. Bartender warmed up as night moved on. Burgers were very good.

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                                          4. Judy VIP

                                            San Francisco Bay Area33 reviews

                                            4.0

                                            Dined 4 days ago

                                            1. Overall 4
                                            2. Food 4
                                            3. Service 4
                                            4. Ambience 4
                                            The food was very good. VERY limited menu...check it out before going. Limited greens (a salad, one side veggie). The service was totally disappointing! Drinks didn't come until entree was served, even asking several time "where are they", had to ask for a steak knife for a pork chop and again had to wait. Had to ask for a dessert menu, had to ask for the check. Sorry, not what we expect from Wayfare Tavern!

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                                          5. Tony

                                            San Francisco Bay Area1 review

                                            5.0

                                            Dined 4 days ago

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Enjoyable evening. Food, service, and space were all great.

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                                          6. David VIP

                                            San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

                                            2.0

                                            Dined 6 days ago

                                            1. Overall 2
                                            2. Food 2
                                            3. Service 1
                                            4. Ambience 4
                                            Minimal service from a server with attitude. The bar doesn’t carry Grey Goose or Johnny Walker, and the wine-by-glass selection was poor. We considered the food mediocre - much of the menu was “stylized” versions of popular foods. But the popovers were great!

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                                          7. Anna VIP

                                            San Francisco Bay Area15 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            Dined 7 days ago

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            The new Wayfare Tavern space has excellent design, is very attractive and comfortable. Service was terrific and the food was excellent. I'm so glad it is near our office!

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                                          8. Jana VIP

                                            San Francisco Bay Area31 reviews

                                            3.0

                                            Dined 7 days ago

                                            1. Overall 3
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 1
                                            Food was excellent as always, and our server Sasha was outstanding. The deviled eggs, branzino and of course the fried chicken did not disappoint. But the setting—what were they thinking? The front dining room is cacophonous, with sound ricocheting off the hard surfaces and high ceilings. To get to the rear dining room, where we were seated, you have to walk through the pass, dodging servers picking up orders. Our table was in a far back corner behind a shallow wall—as though we were relegated to the time-out table for naughty diners. It was so disappointing. Wayfare Tavern has been one of my favorite restaurants for many years and a go-to spot for celebrations. I don’t know that I will be returning.

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                                          9. Alli

                                            San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            Dined on May 28, 2025

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            We went here to celebrate one of my teammates who won an award and the team went above and beyond to make her feel the love.

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                                          10. Sebastian

                                            San Francisco Bay Area1 review

                                            5.0

                                            Dined on May 27, 2025

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 4
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Had a business lunch at the new Wayfare Tavern. Same delicious food, great service and lively atmosphere as the old location. Expensive, but what do you expect in San Francisco. I'll definitely be back.

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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 4.6 stars by 7945 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                          Make a reservation

                                          2 people
                                          7:00 PM
                                          Booked 99 times today
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                                          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
                                            Order direct
                                          • Website
                                            http://www.wayfaretavern.com/
                                          • Phone number
                                            (415) 772-9060
                                          • 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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