Best Restaurants in Hayes Valley, San Francisco

A compact, useful dining neighborhood where polished reservations and easy city energy meet cleanly.

A reliable choice when you want the room to feel composed.

10 restaurantsAvg rating 4.4
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Rich Table

Rich Table is a contemporary pick in Hayes Valley in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.7
Based on 1572 reviews
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Sforno Pizzeria Napoletana

Sforno Pizzeria Napoletana is a contemporary pick in Hayes Valley in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.6
Based on 204 reviews
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Suppenküche

Suppenküche is a contemporary pick in Hayes Valley in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.5
Based on 1968 reviews
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Chez Maman West

Chez Maman West is a contemporary pick in Hayes Valley in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.5
Based on 1948 reviews
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bosque

bosque is a contemporary pick in Hayes Valley in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.5
Based on 92 reviews
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Absinthe Brasserie & Bar

Absinthe Brasserie & Bar is a contemporary pick in Hayes Valley in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.4
Based on 1802 reviews
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Papito Hayes

Papito Hayes is a contemporary pick in Hayes Valley in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.4
Based on 1293 reviews
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a Mano

a Mano is a contemporary pick in Hayes Valley in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.3
Based on 2289 reviews
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Doppio Zero San Francisco

Doppio Zero San Francisco is a contemporary pick in Hayes Valley in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.3
Based on 1067 reviews
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Hazie's

Hazie's is a contemporary pick in Hayes Valley in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.0
Based on 389 reviews
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Common questions about dining in Hayes Valley

What are the best restaurants in Hayes Valley, San Francisco?

The top restaurants in Hayes Valley include Rich Table, Sforno Pizzeria Napoletana, Suppenküche. TastyPals curates these picks based on Google ratings and editorial judgment.

What is the highest-rated restaurant in Hayes Valley?

Rich Table is among the highest-rated restaurants in Hayes Valley with a 4.7 Google rating across 1,572 reviews.

TastyPals curates picks based on Google ratings, community reviews, and editorial judgment. Learn how we choose →

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