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Hayes Street Grill, San Francisco, CA

Hayes Street Grill

4.6
4.6
4379 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
320 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Hayes Street Grill is a neo-traditional fish house in San Francisco's Civic Center district, across the street from the Performing Arts Center, opposite Davies Symphony Hall and a block from both the Opera House and City Hall. We use an international mix of recipes, unified with a theme of fish and seafood. Above every other consideration, we want the freshness and pristine quality of the fish, produce, and naturally-raised meats to speak for themselves.

The Hayes Street Grill's walls are covered with autographed photos of the artists who consider the restaurant their club. Though we've remodeled since our opening 33 years ago, the original brass coat hooks along the walls remain, as does our founding philosophy of cooking only the food we would serve at home to our families, albeit dressed up a little, with a religious dedication to wholesomeness.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–6:30 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Patricia Unterman
  • Private party facilities
    We are happy to arrange for special events or private parties in any of our three rooms at the Hayes Street Grill. The largest dining area can host parties up to 75 seated and 90 standing; the bar room can host 35 seated and 50 standing; lastly, our private alcove can host 25 seated and 30 standing.
  • Neighborhood
    Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
  • Cross street
    Franklin Street
  • Parking details
    Here is a helpful parking map showing all street parking spots and garages with real-time prices: https://www.spotangels.com/san-francisco/hayes-street-grill-parking
  • Public transit
    Bart Civic Center stopMUNI Van Ness and Hayes21 Hayes bus down the street of the restaurant...............
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,379 people are saying

Hayes Street Grill 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hayes Street Grill shines with "excellent seafood" and "friendly service," ideal for pre-theater dining in San Francisco. Known for the "best French fries" and consistent quality, it's a "top-rated seafood restaurant" offering a "memorable experience." The atmosphere is lively, although sometimes noisy. A "San Francisco classic" worth visiting.

4,379 Reviews
  1. Claude VIP

    San Francisco108 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly service, excellent seafood, great cocktails

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My mom and I arrived there for dinner a little late, but they kept our table when my mom went to the bathroom. They took her plate and put it in the kitchen to keep it warm.! Very impressive! We had the black cod which was absolutely amazing and they got us out on time to go to the ballet. Would definitely go back!

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  3. ron

    San Francisco48 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always, dishes were delicious, especially the oyster entree. Paella also very good. Warm goat cheese salad was excellent. Our waiter could not have been nicer. Excellent pre-Symphony or Ballet spot, if you can get in!

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  4. William

    Portland53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Hayes Street Grill has been known as a top-rated seafood restaurant for more than at least the thirty years we've been going. They have it perfected: plenty of staff, all well skilled and attentive, the very best seafood, often prepared simply, and light, delicious desserts.

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  5. Allen VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food but small portions. A little noisy. Ok I need

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  6. Jonathan VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was great and we had an awesome table right in the middle of the front room, but where the food excelled in flavor, our dinner experience lacked in service. Our server was not personable by any means. He set a tone right from the beginning that he was annoyed and not happy to be helping us. We live next door and have been to Hayes Street Grill on multiple occasions and always have had a great time. This was not that. And to top it off, he had wrote in a 20% gratuity for himself on our bill. Didn’t know that that was a thing? When he dropped the bill off, he said it included everything BUT service, so we definitely were confused. I’m sure he recognized he wouldn’t get a 20% tip based on the service he provided so he wanted to ensure he get his coins. Not okay. We’ll come back since we usually have a good time there, but I will be sure to stay clear from him.

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  7. Dennis VIP

    San Francisco32 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent Fish and appetizers. The place is again fully packed on a Friday evening and therefore very loud, making conversation difficult. I recommend showing up at opening time, 5:00.

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  8. Ken VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best, day after day, year after year.ravo for HSG

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  9. Collin

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Dinner was nice, except they ran out of the carrot cake dessert - though it was still early. Otherwise, had a great time before attending symphony.

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  10. Jane A. VIP

    San Francisco171 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is great, and the service is as well. Plus it is conveniently located in the Performing Arts district.

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Hayes Street Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 4379 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Hayes Street Grill

320 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Franklin Street
  • Neighborhood
    Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–6:30 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Californian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Here is a helpful parking map showing all street parking spots and garages with real-time prices: https://www.spotangels.com/san-francisco/hayes-street-grill-parking
  • Public transit
    Bart Civic Center stopMUNI Van Ness and Hayes21 Hayes bus down the street of the restaurant...............
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Patricia Unterman
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We are happy to arrange for special events or private parties in any of our three rooms at the Hayes Street Grill. The largest dining area can host parties up to 75 seated and 90 standing; the bar room can host 35 seated and 50 standing; lastly, our private alcove can host 25 seated and 30 standing.
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