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Absinthe Brasserie and Bar - SF, San Francisco, CA

Absinthe Brasserie and Bar - SF

4.8
4.8
7383 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
We are currently accepting reservations for lunch, brunch, and dinner.


Effective 09/26/2022:
Outdoor seating will not be available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 551-1590
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ian Begg
  • Neighbourhood
    Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
  • Cross Street
    Gough
  • Parking details
    No valet. Street parking and nearby public lot located on Grove between Franklin and Gough.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 7,383 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Absinthe Brasserie and Bar offers a "winning combination" of ambiance, food, and service in San Francisco. The "cozy, enjoyable ambiance" makes it a perfect pre-theater spot. Diners rave about its "outstanding" French cuisine, with highlights like the beef bourguignon and sole meunière. Cocktails are "excellent," and the attentive staff ensures a delightful dining experience.

7,384 Reviews
  1. Deborah

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and beverages, great service. What more could you ask for?

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  2. Stephanie

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing meal. Everything is just so well done and yummy. Great cocktails too.

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  3. ryan

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dining experience and staff. Everything was delicious and Ethan was amazing!

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  4. David

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bar bites weee not great, but our entrees were excellent. Great service and classy ambiance. Excellent place for before or after SF Symphony concert.

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  5. Rammaine

    Unspecified

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Booked for Valentine’s Day. The drinks and dessert was good but the actual food was terrible. Waiter also did not attend to my partner and I for a while so I had to fly down another waiter in order to send a plate back for something else. It took so long that my partner had finished his food by the time my replacement plate came and had to watch me eat. They also didn’t provide bread until after we were done with the entree. Just a bad experience overall.

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  6. Susan

    VIP

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oe if the best restaurants in San Francisco--always delicious food, amazing service, welcoming and warm

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  7. Zhenan

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Surprisingly good food. Probably the best French I had in 2 years

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  8. Anthony

    VIP

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent in all respects. Reasonable prices wonderful menu

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  9. Judy

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved everything! We went to celebrate our daughter's birthday, and this was an amazing place to celebrate. Very thoughtful and attentive staff. Will be back for a date night very soon

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  10. Daniel

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant, with great ambiance and service. Made sure to make a reservation for a busy Friday night dinner.

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FAQs

Absinthe Brasserie and Bar - SF is rated 4.8 stars by 7383 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Absinthe Brasserie and Bar - SF

398 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Gough
  • Neighbourhood
    Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    No valet. Street parking and nearby public lot located on Grove between Franklin and Gough.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ian Begg
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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