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

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1. Mr. Tipple’s Jazz Club

4.9

Exceptional(866)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 49 times today

***Best Jazz Club in the City, by San Francisco Magazine***Mr. Tipple’s is a craft cocktail bar featuring live jazz.-Reservations have a 90min time limit from reservation time. There is a $20/guest min for table serviceMr. Tipple’s heralds back to a 1950s NYC basement. Cozy. Dark. Boozy. The intimate setting features local jazz artists up close and personal. It’s a joint where you come as you are, hear great music, tap your toes, and sip a properly chilled cocktail.-My name is Mr. Tipple. Just a simple and laughable bloke hailing from London. I run a recording studio. My friends joke that you’ll oft find me spinning cocktails, not reeling tape. After a few too many, I usually just sit back and enjoy the music, having forgotten to hit record. Regardless, the band is always jiving, the whiskey is always cold, and we’re having a smashing good time.

2. ¡Chao Pescao!

4.4

Awesome(630)

Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Chao Pescao is a new casual Latin Caribbean restaurant from longtime San Francisco restaurateur Rene Denis inspired by his Cuban-Colombian heritage. The name, translating roughly to “see you later alligator,” captures the friendly and fun spirit of the restaurant. Cocktails are inspired by many of the traditional drinks from Latin America, while the food pulls from the comforting Cuban and Colombian home cooking of Denis’s childhood. The menu is rounded out with other Latin American favorites with particular emphasis on dishes designed for delivery. Chao Pescao is located in the Civic Center Plaza at the heart of the city, across from City Hall.

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3. Hayes Street Grill

4.7

Exceptional(4306)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 30 times today

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.

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4. Hardwood Bar & Smokery

4.5

Awesome(94)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • SOMA

Booked 3 times today

Opened in 2017 by all Bay Area natives, Hardwood has one goal in mind – to provide some good old-fashioned Bay Area hospitability the best way we know how – through food and drinks! As an area known for its diversity, unity, and culture, we wanted to build and grow a place that could embody those qualities and truly be “home” to everyone. - Come by and enjoy great food, great drinks, and great vibes!

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5. House of Prime Rib

4.9

Exceptional(15878)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 202 times today

62 years of loyal customers can't be wrong. We are grateful to all of our customers, employees, and critics (...though we may not always agree!). The only way to find out the truth is with a visit. Oft imitated, never duplicated. Thank you in advance.

6. Four Kings

4.6

Exceptional(134)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Chinatown

Booked 50 times today

## Four Kings: A Nostalgic Journey Through Cantonese Cuisine Step into Four Kings and be transported to a vibrant world of nostalgia and flavor. This San Francisco gem, helmed by chefs Franky Ho and Mike Long, serves up a modern take on Cantonese cuisine, infused with the chefs' personal memories and a playful spirit. The atmosphere is electric, with 90s Cantopop tunes filling the air and retro Hong Kong memorabilia adorning the walls. The open kitchen allows you to witness the culinary artistry firsthand, as chefs prepare dishes like the signature **fried squab** and the innovative **mapo spaghetti**. The menu is a celebration of bold flavors and unexpected combinations. Start with the **XO escargot with milk bread**, a decadent treat that will leave you wanting more. For a taste of tradition, try the **Hong Kong black peppered steak**, cooked to perfection and bursting with savory notes. Vegetarians will delight in the **garlic pea shoots**, a simple yet flavorful dish that showcases the freshest ingredients. Four Kings is more than just a restaurant; it's an experience. It's a place to gather with friends, share delicious food, and reminisce about the golden age of Hong Kong cinema. So come hungry, come curious,

7. The Progress

4.8

Exceptional(2478)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Western Addition

Booked 52 times today

The Progress is a vehicle for a completely local production. Innovative meals are served with memorable wine & cocktails. The Greatest Dinner Party Ever.

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8. Kokkari Estiatorio

4.9

Exceptional(9168)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 106 times today

Kokkari (pronounced “Ko-Kar-ee”) is a small fishing village located on the islands of Samos in the Aegean Sea, whose name is derived from the small onions that were once produced in the nearby fields. Its fertile soil and Mediterranean climate translated into an abundance of fresh produce as well as treasured seafood and game. Legend tells that Kokkari is the site where Orion, a mighty hunter and a young man of gigantic stature and great beauty, fell in love with the daughter of the king of Chios. For the love of her, Orion forged the island for wild game and seafood to prepare elaborate banquets in celebration of their love. Today, we hope you will enjoy your own celebration as you dine at Kokkari Estiatorio on food “fit for the Gods” prepared with an Aegean palate and the style of innovative California fare.

9. Zuni Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(7874)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 145 times today

Zuni Café opened in San Francisco, California on February 15, 1979. Our daily changing menus are inspired by seasonal organic ingredients and incorporate traditional French and Italian cuisine. As Zuni continues to evolve, in its own distinctive and delicious way, it strives to remain the way it’s always been: at the same time rustic and cosmopolitan, audacious and familiar, intimate and convivial.RESERVATIONS ARE TAKEN UP TO 4 WEEKS IN ADVANCE.TABLES ARE RESERVED FOR A 2 HOUR TIME LIMIT.

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10. The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - San Francisco

4.8

Exceptional(6140)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown / Union Square

The Rotunda serves afternoon tea seven days a week beginning at 2:30 p.m. (1:30p.m. Sundays). A tea experience reservation is necessary to enjoy our daily tea service. Any dietary restrictions must be noted at least 24 hours in advance of your reservation.Please use link below to reserve your tea experience.https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=889&restref=889&experienceId=35326Let THE ROTUNDA® host your next Baby or Bridal Shower. We pride ourselves on creating the perfect menu and ambience for your event in our chic and inviting atmosphere. Pamper the glowing bride- or mother-to-be in your life with the shower of her dreams or a lavish luncheon.*February 22, the outside elevator is under construction. Enter through any of the outside NM entrances, take any elevator to the 4th floor.

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AlexVIP
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I love this place. This is my third time visiting and I don’t live in SF. I visit every time I come to town. The food is bomb and the music is the best part. Love it!
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Mr. Tipple’s Jazz ClubPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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4.9
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Irvin
San Francisco Bay Area •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
It’s always a treat dining here. One of my friends have not been here for a couple of years and he says, the food was as good as the first time he ate there. Consistent all throughout. We had a last minute change the day prior from originally reservation for 5 but increased to 10 people and they were able to accommodate us.
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House of Prime RibPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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4.9
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Effie
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent food and service. Had dinner at Hayes Street Grill and a show at SFJazz. All was wonderful.
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Hayes Street GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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4.7
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Ricardo
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 Jan 2025
Perfect place to dine with my family before Hamilton at the Orpheum. The staff was attentive and the good was delicious. The Arepas and Empanadas were so good.
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¡Chao Pescao!Price: Moderate• Latin American• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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4.4
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John
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
4.0
Dined on 20 Dec 2024
It was a little chilly and a tad noisy. Food was delish. Service was the best! We'll be back.
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Hardwood Bar & SmokeryPrice: Moderate• Barbecue• SOMA
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4.5

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1. Mr. Tipple’s Jazz Club

2. ¡Chao Pescao!

3. Hayes Street Grill

4. Hardwood Bar & Smokery

5. House of Prime Rib

6. Four Kings

7. The Progress

8. Kokkari Estiatorio

9. Zuni Cafe

10. The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - San Francisco

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