Arbor is one of the best california restaurants in San Francisco for patio, especially if you want a strong option in Hayes Valley.
Arbor has built its reputation around an outdoor room that functions as the primary dining space rather than an afterthought — a heated, considered patio where the furniture and lighting are designed to make the outdoor seat as desirable as any table inside.
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Arbor is a clean first click in Hayes Valley in San Francisco when you want a california option you can trust. Seasonal California small plates and Vegetable-forward main also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.0 rating across 209 Google reviews.
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For now, Arbor holds a 8.0 rating across 209 Google reviews.
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Arbor is a California restaurant located in Hayes Valley, San Francisco. Arbor has built its reputation around an outdoor room that functions as the primary dining space rather than an afterthought — a heated, considered patio where the furniture and lighting are designed to make the outdoor seat as desirable as any table inside.
Arbor is best for patio. Arbor is a clean first click in Hayes Valley in San Francisco when you want a california option you can trust. Seasonal California small plates and Vegetable-forward main also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.0 rating across 209 Google reviews.
Arbor is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 8.0 from 209 reviews
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Arbor holds a 8.0 Google rating from 209 reviews. Arbor is a clean first click in Hayes Valley in San Francisco when you want a california option you can trust. Seasonal California small plates and Vegetable-forward main also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.0 rating across 209 Google reviews.
Arbor is located at 384 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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