Wayfare Tavern

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

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   Julian

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent restaurant. Took a business group and thoroughly enjoyed it. They worked with me to expand my reservation to include 2 more people, which was great. When we got there, they kept us waiting 20 minutes beyond our reservation time. They made that up to us, however, with a free appetizer without being asked, which I really appreciated. They were very busy. Great food. Great drinks. Great service. A little noisy in the restaurant overall, but our little nook in the restaurant was great for us all to be able to converse easily. A terrific evening. I would go back again.
   

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   Kim VIP

   San Francisco50 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   really fun and lively setting, terrific, and I mean terrific wait staff, and great food! We had a lot of fun! It was just the 2 of us, but I bet this is a super fun place to go in a group. We'd love to go back in the future!
   

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   Heather

   Sacramento7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had our wedding reception lunch at the old location 6 years ago. Today we had a great family lunch at Wayfare Tavern’s new 201 Pine location! The food was delicious, the service friendly and knowledgeable, and the ambiance was stylish yet relaxed. Added bonus, Chef Tyler Florence was there! What stood out most was how kind and accommodating the staff were with our two kids—they made the whole family feel welcome. A perfect spot for both date nights and family outings. We’ll definitely be back!
   

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   Ben VIP

   San Francisco9 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Didn’t manage to get our server’s name, but despite my unfashionably late arrival, he took great care of us and I never once felt rushed whilst they were completing closing duties. Food was a hit and miss in several categories (for eg. Waaaaay too much watery sauce for the schnitzel - it should be thicker like a jus; *but the burger and salad banged as usual from Wayfare) All in all, was a very lovely brief late-night date with my partner. Would highly recommend coming back !! P/s: They pour Shiraz BTG and that’s a huge win for me! (as someone more accustomed to Australian wine)
   

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   cathy

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The new location is beautiful. As always the staff was super attentive, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was lovely. This was the 4th year in a row that I had my birthday dinner at Wayfare and it did not disappoint.
   

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   Glenn

   San Francisco3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My only real criticism is that the menu didn’t explain the food well enough to know what you were getting and the food was great. The Cobb salad was way more inventive than the menu you made it sound so you might wanna revise some of your dishes so the menu explained all the goodies you get.
   

   Wayfare TavernResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you so much for the kind words about the food—we're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your meal, especially the Cobb salad. We also really appreciate your note about the menu descriptions. It’s important to us that our guests feel informed and excited about what they’re ordering, and we can see how clearer, more detailed descriptions would help. We’re currently reviewing a few menu items, and your feedback is incredibly helpful in that process. Thanks again for dining with us—we hope to welcome you back soon! Warm regards, Wayfare Tavern Management Team
   

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   Payam VIP

   San Francisco7 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Half of the ingredients on my entree weren’t listed on the menu. I didn’t want fries. The beef was also grainy and tastes like it has been frozen for 6 months.
   

   Wayfare TavernResponded 5 days ago

   Hi Payam, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your meal didn’t meet your expectations. We understand your concerns regarding the missing ingredients and the beef quality, and we apologize if we fell short. We do want to clarify that the steak dish includes frites, which are fries, is noted on the menu: TRUFFLED WAGYU BAVETTE shallot, marmalade, bone marrow, sauce bordelaise, frites – $49 That said, we truly appreciate your input. It helps us improve, and we’ve shared your comments with our culinary team for review. We hope to welcome you back for a better experience in the future. Warm regards, Wayfare Tavern Management Team
   

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   Nicholas

   San Francisco3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The new place is great got a tour of new space just a beautiful space, great for party’s and just a great night out
   

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   Kristine VIP

   San Francisco31 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   What a wonderful experience for Mother's Day!! Service was wonderful and the food was quite delicious. The new space is also quite lovely. =
   

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    Jordan VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1

    Arrived 5 min early. Made us wait 20 min for our table. Offered to “let us sit at the bar” where there were no seats available. Then put us in the worst table in Siberia. Server seemed more interested in getting home early. Food fine not great. By the time we sat down we were already ready to leave.
    

    Wayfare TavernResponded 6 days ago

    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re really sorry to hear that your evening started off on a frustrating note—trust us, we hate when tables aren’t ready on time too. We only offer for guests to wait in the bar in hopes they can enjoy a beverage while the team finishes resetting the table, but it sounds like that didn’t come across the way we intended, especially on a busy night. We’re also sorry the table and service didn’t leave you feeling more welcomed, we always want our guests to feel taken care of from the moment they arrive. We truly appreciate the feedback and hope you’ll consider giving us another try so we can provide the warm, seamless experience you deserve.
    

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