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Best Restaurants for Birthdays in Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

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A photo of Elephant Sushi Hayes Valley restaurant
4.5
Awesome(291)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Western Addition
Booked 30 times today
Dear guests, our sincerest apologies. Due to extenuating circumstances, we are no longer serving San Francisco Restaurant Week. We look forward to participating in 2025. Thank you for joining us and we look forward to serving you! We will continue serving our fabulous regular menu tonight.Welcome to Elephant Sushi Hayes Valley. We specialize in craft sushi and friendly service. We offer traditional & modern maki, sashimi & cooked Japanese small plates in a warm and friendly environment. Try our omakase nigiri and flaming seabass. We are here to serve you and we hope you feel our care, good will and always a dedication to our craft.We are looking forward to taking care of you for your visit.
A photo of Jang restaurant
4.4
Awesome(32)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Korean • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 6 times today
Experience Korean Dining Like Never Before. At Jang, we honor the essence of Korean cuisine through a daring blend of tradition and modernity. Named after the cornerstone of Korean flavor—fermented sauces—our restaurant is dedicated to celebrating this foundational ingredient while reimagining its role in contemporary dining.Our chefs craft each dish with the finest seasonal produce sourced from local farms and the best proteins and fish from around the globe. This commitment to quality ensures that every meal is not only a tribute to traditional Korean flavors but also a canvas for innovation. By blending time-honored techniques with cutting-edge culinary artistry, we create a harmonious symphony of ingredients that highlight the rich, umami-packed depth of our fermented sauces.At Jang, our menu is a curated selection of dishes designed to push the boundaries of Korean cuisine. Offering an unforgettable dining experience that seamlessly merges authenticity with avant-garde flair.
A photo of State Bird Provisions restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3203)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Western Addition
Booked 68 times today
State Bird Provisions started as a recipe for serving quail, it has slowly evolved into a restaurant without any programmed elements.
A photo of Che Fico San Francisco restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1849)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North Panhandle / USF
Booked 91 times today
Che Fico, is a California Italian restaurant from Chefs David Nayfeld and Matt Brewer in San Francisco's NOPA neighborhood. The food focuses on Italian cuisine through the lens of California. It’s our vision of Northern California as if it is a region in Italy, our connection to the region, and our love for Italian culinary practices. The rustic, market-driven menu features handmade pasta, pizzas, antipasti, housemade salumi, meat, and fish plus dishes from the Jewish-Roman heritage known as “Cucina Ebraica.” The beverage program focuses heavily on both Italian and Californian wines with a cocktail program that utilizes a variety of spirits, amaros, and seasonal ingredients. Che Fico is a place to gather with friends and enjoy warm hospitality, food, and drink, through an approachable menu and convivial ambiance.
A photo of Zuni Cafe restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(7827)
Price: Expensive
• Modern European • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 134 times today
DINNER:Tuesday - Sunday5:00 pm – 9:30 pmLUNCH:Friday, Saturday, Sunday11:00 am – 4:00 pmWe are closed on MondaysRESERVATIONS ARE TAKEN UP TO 4 WEEKS IN ADVANCE.TABLES ARE RESERVED FOR A 2 HOUR TIME LIMIT.
A photo of Gary Danko restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1596)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Fisherman's Wharf
Booked 22 times today
Gary Danko is a go-to for birthdays, with numerous reviews praising the restaurant for its 'flexible' multi-course meal and attentive service. One reviewer noted it as the 'best birthday dinner,' while another said it was 'a wonderful place to celebrate someone special.' The staff's ability to make special occasions even more memorable is a highlight, making it a 'great choice for a special occasion.'
A photo of Original Joe's - San Francisco restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(4162)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North Beach
Booked 124 times today
Original Joe’s is the quintessential, classic San Francisco dining experience. A fabric of the City for over 80 years, it is located in the heart of the historic and majestic North Beach, a mecca for natives, tourists, and culinary aficionados alike.Original Joe’s is the oldest of all existing Joe’s restaurants in the country and is the innovator of what is now nationally known as the “Joe’s Concept”. With its signature red leather booths, legendary smooth cocktails, and renowned Italian American menu, Joe’s has come to signify its own Northern Californian category of food and symbolizes classic Italian American comfort food at its finest.
A photo of O' by Claude Le Tohic restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(456)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 7 times today
Located on the 5th floor of ONE65 San Francisco, O' is Chef Claude Le Tohic's inaugural solo venture after earning Meilleur Ouvrier de France, winning the James Beard Award for Best Chef in America and carrying the coveted 3-Michelin star rating at Joël Robuchon Las Vegas. Luxurious but not pretentious, O’ offers modern French cuisine with elegant and attentive service. O' offers a 5-course Tasting Menu for $210, and a 9-course Grand Tasting Menu for $295. Optional wine pairings are available, along with a wine list of 1000+ selections from the USA and France. Please note that 20% service charge (which includes gratuity) and 1% San Francisco Health Mandate is added onto every check.Though dinner attire is always encouraged, we ask our guests to abide by "smart casual" dress code; no shorts, t-shirts, or sandals.
A photo of Charmaine's Rooftop Lounge restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1358)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 13 times today
Charmaine's Rooftop Lounge is a fantastic spot for birthdays. As one reviewer put it, it's a 'great place to celebrate a birthday' with a 'spectacular view' and 'beautiful ambiance'. Another noted it was a 'lovely experience' celebrating a 70th birthday there. With a menu from a Michelin starred chef and a selection of new daytime cocktails, the food and drinks are also highly praised. Plus, the service is consistently rated highly.
A photo of Son & Garden - San Francisco restaurant
4.5
Awesome(926)
Price: Moderate
• Breakfast • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 25 times today
Meet Chef Kasem S, Business Owner. Son & Garden is our newest venture from Farmhouse Kitchen Family. We want to welcome you to our beautiful, lavishly decorated restaurant. As you step through the door into our picturesque dining room, you are transformed to a gorgeous whimsical land of floral bliss.In addition to our beautiful atmosphere, our dishes are just as gorgeous. If you want to experience the best breakfast or best brunch in San Francisco, look no further! Experience our Matcha Mochi Pancakes! You must experience our famous cotton candy Cloud 9 cocktail ! You also cannot do brunch without a delicious Mimosa!Can you keep a secret? In addition to our main dining room, we have our Secret Bar! An elegant, stylish, intimate experience. If you have tried our brunch, you must check out our dinner menu! Our Chef Cut Steak, Bear Belly Carbonara, Seafood Tower & fun variety of appetizers are just a few of our amazing dinner selections.

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  • Edwardvip
    San Francisco Bay Area •25 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    A lovely and very innovative dining experience. We ate there pre-opera and had a wonderful time.
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    JangPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Korean• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
    4.4
  • Peter
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The "dim sum" small dishes are delicious, innovative, surprising. And they keep on coming. The servers are so friendly, so efficient, and so obviously proud to work at the restaurant. That alone would keep us coming back. PS: wine isn't and can't be the primary issue at a restaurant with these amazing tastes, but their wine is good and really complements the meal.
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    State Bird ProvisionsPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Western Addition
    4.8
  • Ronaldvip
    San Francisco Bay Area •25 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    I have eaten many meals at Zuni over decades and the quality has been amazingly consistent over that time. It’s often just what I want to eat. I had a baguette steak that reminded me of France in the 1970s. The prices have definitely increased. It’s not out of line with similar places, but it used to seem cheaper than other places of equivalent quality. No longer. It’s every bit as expensive as other fine dining places if more relaxed than some.
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    Zuni CafePrice: Expensive• Modern European• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
    4.6
  • Douglasvip
    San Francisco Bay Area •206 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    While the noise level is very high, the food and service is excellent!! The beet salad was possibly the best either of us have ever eaten, the agnolotti is exceptional, and the chocolate desert was rich without over doing it! What a fantastic evening we were able to share at a truly exceptional restaurant in SF. Thanks for making it special.
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    Che Fico San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Italian• North Panhandle / USF
    4.7
  • Jordanvip
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 16, 2024
    Delicious rolls. We ordered successively, not all at once. Our waitperson was very accommodating. The Shitake Manhattans were fantastic. Thank you for a most enjoyable meal.
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    Elephant Sushi Hayes ValleyPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Western Addition
    4.5

Discover best birthdays restaurants in Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Celebrating a birthday in the Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness area of San Francisco offers a diverse array of dining experiences, perfectly suited for making special occasions memorable. The restaurants in this locale cater to a variety of tastes and preferences, each providing a unique atmosphere that enhances the festive spirit of birthday gatherings. Patrons can expect top-notch service, with many establishments going the extra mile to personalize celebrations with special touches like signed cards or custom desserts. The culinary offerings are as diverse as the city itself, ranging from exquisite seafood to creative omakase sushi experiences, ensuring that every palate is delighted. The dining scene in this part of San Francisco is known for its vibrant mix of casual and upscale eateries, making it an ideal choice for both intimate dinners and larger festive gatherings. For anyone looking to celebrate a birthday in the heart of San Francisco, the Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness area provides an unforgettable culinary journey that combines great food with thoughtful service in a lively urban setting.

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