Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. San Francisco
  5. Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Hayes Street Grill, San Francisco, CA

Hayes Street Grill

4.7
4.7
4307 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 22 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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
    (415) 863-5545
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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 4,307 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hayes Street Grill consistently delights with its "fresh fresh fresh" seafood and "fabulous" service. Ideal for pre-performance dining, it offers a warm, professional atmosphere. While some dishes are simple, the "best French fries in SF" and expertly cooked fish keep patrons returning. Located near cultural venues, it's a "San Francisco treasure."

4,307 Reviews
  1. Roman

    VIP

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    food was over price, with limited items to choose. Service was OK, however for way from perfoect.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Brittany

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and service. Simple, high quality ingredients lovingly prepared. We will be back.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Wisti

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were lovely. The staff was aware of patrons needing to be out in time for shows and performances. Easy walk to venues

    Is this helpful?

  4. Tony

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Underwhelming experience overall. While our waiter was excellent, this place lacked in a few areas: 1. The host was rude and dismissive, possibly racist. Poor first impression. 2. There’s a $5 per person SF mandate. This seems extraordinarily & arbitrarily high. Further, the suggested tip amount was calculated including both tax and the SF mandate. Is this legal? 3. The food was below average. The sea bass was severely under cooked, resulting in it being very chewy and difficult to eat. The fries were crispy, but that was pretty much the highlight of a $38 plate (plus $5 per person SF mandate). Overall this place lacked the sophistication, quality and value of a modern Hayes Valley establishment and seems to be simply resting on its laurels. Time to retire it.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Sonja

    VIP

    San Francisco

    33 reviews

    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were happy with the service, and family members liked the sole and the pork chop and were less impressed with fried oysters and White Sea bass dishes.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Rachele

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    1.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Service was nonexistent. Food was good. Came on Xmas eve. After ordering food server actively avoided our table. Went over 30 minutes without anything to drink, water finally came at the last 10 minutes of the meal. Spoke with “manager” who dismissed issues. As someone who lives in SF I am shocked and disappointed in the service and sad I am unable to ever recommend nor want to come back. Whoever the chef is, is doing a great job. Unfortunately after a $300 meal a sour taste is left in my mouth based off the very poor “service”.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Diane

    VIP

    San Francisco

    66 reviews

    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious goat cheese salad, pan fried oysters and paella! Attentive and friendly server!!

    Is this helpful?

  8. Karen

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We booked a table for 3 pm, so it was quiet. Only one other couple in the restaurant. They say our party of 5 cramped in the corner next to the other couple where I couldn’t even pull my chair out . The food was ok. I asked for my fish well done and it was undercooked. They were accommodating and cooked it more. The salads were great, the sea bass and pork chop were good. I think I was unlucky with the cod. Overall not a great experience.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Marilee

    VIP

    San Francisco

    38 reviews

    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    As usual, tasty, fresh fish and salads and excellent service accommodating theatre times.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Alyssa

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the perfect restaurant to go to before the nutcracker! Food was great and we had a wonderful experience!

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Hayes Street Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 4307 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Hayes Street Grill

320 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Franklin Street
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    (415) 863-5545
  • 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.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo