Restaurants near Davies Symphony Hall

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11 restaurants available nearby

1. Teakwood

4.6

Exceptional(284)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Burmese • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 38 times today

NOW OPEN!Bringing the vibrance of Burmese culture and its surrounding cultural influences to Hayes Valley, San Francisco.

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2. Absinthe Brasserie and Bar - SF

4.8

Exceptional(7357)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 47 times today

We are currently accepting reservations for lunch, brunch, and dinner.Effective 09/26/2022:Outdoor seating will not be available.

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3. Hayes Street Grill

4.7

Exceptional(4305)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 36 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. Elephant Sushi Hayes Valley

4.5

Awesome(306)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Western Addition

Booked 31 times today

Happy New Year! Thank you for dining with us and ending the year celebrating the final hours of 2024. We look forward to caring for you this New Year's Eve dinner. Just as a friendly reminder, we will be serving our amazing and delicious NYE Prix Fixe menu created by our head chef, Ken San. Due to a fully committed and busy evening, we kindly ask that each dining experience is enjoyed in an hour and fifteen minutes to hour and a half to accommodate upcoming reservations. We will honor reservations within 15 minutes. Please notify the restaurant to hold your reservation if running late. Reservations without notification will be accommodated as waitlist only. The Elephant Sushi Team is excited to take care of you and celebrate the New Year! Cheers to 2025!

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5. Mr. Tipple’s Jazz Club

4.9

Exceptional(865)

$$$$Price: Moderate

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

Booked 45 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.

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6. Nakama Sushi - San Francisco

4.8

Exceptional(362)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 30 times today

Nakama means friends/buddies and Nakama Sushi is the result of 2 friends coming together to bring to San Francisans an affordable omakase style menu featuring the highest quality fresh fish. Nakama Sushi also offer an excellent A la carte which is great for the pre-performance. In a city full of expensive dining options, Nakama is proud to offer you an excellent value. Nakama Sushi offer fine selections of beer, wine and sake. Bring your friends, family to Nakama Sushi for a memorable meal.

7. Nightbird

4.6

Exceptional(834)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 14 times today

Nightbird offers a 12 Course , from chef, owner and James Beard Nominated, Kim Alter. It is an elegant boutique restaurant in the heart of San Francisco (Hayes Valley) embracing California's freshest, seasonal, local ingredients. the price of the menu is $195/person with a 16% service charge, 6% Heathy SF, and tax. Please understand we have 10 tables in our dining room, for that reason we do have the policy below.Cancellation policy: If cancelled after the 48 hour window, we charge the card on file $195 per person.For parties over 4 people, one weeks notice is needed for a cancellation. If cancelled after the 5 working day window, we charge the card on file $195 per person.

8. Jang

4.4

Awesome(39)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Korean • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 12 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.

9. Xebec-sf

4.4

Awesome(17)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Western Addition

Booked 19 times today

Are you ready to embark on a mouth-watering journey down the Mediterranean coast, infused with the tantalizing flavors and techniques of Japan? Join us now to experience this meeting of cultures that will leave your taste buds craving for more!

10. Yakiniku Shodai

4.8

Exceptional(67)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese Speciality • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 2 times today

Yakiniku Shodai hopes to bring in an extraordinary yakiniku dining experience to the San Francisco Bay Area. Begins with the high quality selections of Japanese Wagyu, comparable Michelin star level of attentive service, and skillful hands of our talented chefs. Together, we confidently present the most exquisit taste of meat and make every meal at Yakiniku Shodai a truly extraordinary dining experience. Our owner/ chef Andy, originated from Taipei, Taiwan, has over 20 collective years experience in the restaurant industry.

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Gabriel
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Fabulous experience, beautiful, rustic venue, good portions, good, and white selection.
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Zuni CafePrice: Expensive• Modern European• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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4.6
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Effie
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
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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KenVIP
Philadelphia County •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Outstanding experience -- music, ambiance, service, food. Mr. Tipples is perfect venue for live jazz.
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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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JanetVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Server was attentive, but not overly so. Had great recommendations, no questions when we wanted to share a dish. Cocktails are always top notch. Scallops with bacon and balsamic was delicious! Although not what we thought we would order, the burger was also amazing.
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Absinthe Brasserie and Bar - SFPrice: Expensive• French• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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4.8
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Shelly
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great spot. Went before a show at SFJazz center. Everything was so tasty, service great, not too noisy.
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TeakwoodPrice: Moderate• Burmese• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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4.6

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