Abacá

4.6

116 Reviews

$31 to $50

Filipino

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2 people

1 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 35 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Abacá is an airy, atelier-style restaurant with a cool outdoor terrace, whipping up Filipino-Californian cuisine with flair in Fisherman's Wharf. It's the bricks-and-mortar spin off of chef Francis Ang's pop-up Pinoy Heritage. The lively menu is split up into barbecue sticks, noodles and rice, and small to big plates, but its far more nuanced than just that. Flavourful dishes pull from family recipes and are glazed with modern and heritage technique to result in a vibrancy that's hard to come by. It's grounded by local produce. Smoked Bay scallops lead in the seafood pancit, heirloom tomatoes top homemade tinapay bread, chicken skin is glazed in an adobe before hitting the grill and guinea fowl comes slathered with peanut sauce. A truncated list of creative Southeast Asian libations bring it full circle – if you're on the terrace, cool off with the Baguio breeze slushy – a dreamy mix of pandan-infused vodka, coconut and strawberry.

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Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Filipino, Californian, Asian
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–10:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 08:00–13:30 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
Phone number
(415) 486-0788
Website
https://www.restaurantabaca.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
2700 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133-1308
Area
North Beach
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Kamayan - $ 95 per person
US$120.65 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Kamayan - Mon-Thurs | 5pm-9pm Sharing a meal at a communal table and eating with your hands. It is a great way to immerse yourself into the Filipino culture or get reacquainted with our traditional communal feasts or family meals. Set on a table with banana leaves, your Kamayan meal will feature locally sourced inihaw (grilled meats) and seasonal fruits and vegetables from various farmers markets. Roll up your sleeves, dig in and indulge yourself in this feast fit for a “fiesta”. Of course, a meal is not complete without dessert which is served once your table is reset. Gather your friends and family and book your experience now! Minimum of 4 guests. Reservations require at least 48 hours of notice.
Weekend Kamayan - $125 per person
US$158.75 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Weekend Kamayan | Fri- Sun | 5pm, 6pm or 8:15pm Sharing a meal at a communal table and eating with your hands. It is a great way to immerse yourself into the Filipino culture or get reacquainted with our traditional communal feasts or family meals. Set on a table with banana leaves, your Kamayan meal will feature locally sourced inihaw (grilled meats) and seasonal fruits and vegetables from various farmers markets. Roll up your sleeves, dig in and indulge yourself in this feast fit for a “fiesta”. And no meal is complete without dessert. Gather your friends and family and book your experience now! Minimum of 4 guests. Reservations require at least 48 hours of notice.

What 116 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

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Abacá offers an inventive and elevated take on Filipino cuisine, blending traditional flavors with contemporary flair. Guests rave about the "phenomenal service and delicious food," particularly the tasting menu and creative cocktails. While some diners have noted service hiccups, the restaurant's unique dishes and warm hospitality make it a standout in San Francisco.

116 Reviews

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Patrick
VIP
Nashville
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an awesome experience from beginning to end . The flavors, the originality and the wine pairings were fantastic ( and frankly better than a recent 1 star Michelin for 1/2 the price !). We were treating like family. Also very accommodating ( and creative) for food restrictions . We will be back!!
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Michele
VIP
San Francisco
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderfully innovative Filipino food. The menu configuration was a bit confusing. We ended up with too much food
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Rei
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall great dining experience. Classy ambience with chill and causal vibes. The servers were very knowledgeable as well as personable. Keyoki recommended the Paubaya tasting menu which did not disappoint. Every dish tasted amazing. We loved noticing how a dish had similar flavor profiles to other traditional Filipino dishes but so elevated. One member in our group added the drink pairing which surprisingly for each course paired very well. Pooja was also another server helping us out and she was so great and personable. She also has hella strong arms. We always have a great time at Abacá and would highly recommend for a dinner between friends, family or even a date night!
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Gary
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A different twist to the Filipino food we typically eat. But it was ALL amazing. With top notch service to go along with it all. We'll definitely visit Abacá again.
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Jason
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful meal there, can’t wait to go back!
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Samuel
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and delicious, well presented food, creative cocktails, well worth the experience!
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Rodney
VIP
Hawaii
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything we ate was delicious. From the vegetable lumpia to the tuna kinilaw the bbq sticks the pork chop and sisig fried rice
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Martin
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brunch was so delicious! Ube Coladas, arroz caldo with crispy pork belly, and the pandesal with aligue was to die for!
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Mason
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love Valentine’s Day experience, offered a free Polaroid photo, great service. Delicious tasting menu. Would definitely recommend to any couple looking to celebrate something special.
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Kunalan
Toronto
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I love me some Filipino food, so I was looking forward to an elevated take on it. Unfortunately, I finished the meal with a stomach full of disappointment. I have heard good things about the brunch menu, so maybe I'll be back. But the dinner offerings were unimpressive and most dishes felt like a waste of quality ingredients. The service was fine. However, when ordering they told us that we probably needed to order more to be full, but I think we would have been fine without. Not a huge complaint, but annoying nonetheless. Ube Colada: Overly sweet, and lacking the balanced fruitiness of a good colada. The pineapple overpowered all other flavors. Also, for something advertised as an "ube" colada, there was only a trace amount that could be tasted. Lola's Pork Lumpia: Good execution. The sweet puree and lettuce wrap provided thoughtful textural contrast and modernized presentation. Isaw Skewer: These were fine. Im not a huge intestine fan, but I can't hold that against the dish. Wagyu Steak: A quality cut of meat that is let down by its preparation and accompaniments. The soy glaze, though acceptable, didn't elevate the meat. The steak had paltry crust development. The included parsnip puree was far too sweet, and the rich texture didnt suit the marbeled steak. Homemade Rice Noodles: Probably my favorite dish. The buttery sauce, toothsome rice noodle, and the crunchy cashews were a great combo. Though slightly overcooked, the squid contributes a pleasant oceanic depth to the dish. Sisig Fried Rice: Visually striking and technically sound, this take on a classic delivers on all fronts. Red Bean Mochi: The Red Bean Mochi itself was quite good. However, the fruit syrup it was served in was a cacophony of flavors. Each component shows promise in isolation, but the combination lacks cohesion. Also its hella pricey.
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Abacá is rated 4.6 stars by 116 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

1 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 35 times today

Experiences are available.

2700 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133-1308

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
North Beach
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–10:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 08:00–13:30 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Filipino, Californian, Asian
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.restaurantabaca.com/
Phone number
(415) 486-0788

Abacá

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Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Kamayan - $ 95 per person

Weekend Kamayan - $125 per person

Menu

What 116 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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