Abrazo

4.9

534 Reviews

$31 to $50

Spanish

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Welcome to Abrazo! We are a neighborhood restaurant nestled in the historic and beautiful Russian Hill neighborhood. Chef/Owner Michael Pawliks menu features contemporary Spanish-Californian inspired cuisine, sourcing only the freshest and most traditional ingredients. Abrazo features a lofty 18ft ceiling, a cozy bar, and a private dining room that seats 16. The wine list features the best of Spain's legendary wine regions alongside Napa Valley classics.

We hope to see you soon!

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Location
2000 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109-1718
Phone number
(415) 872-9239
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish, Californian, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Michael Pawlik

Private dining

Popular dishes

Myagi Oysters
Gazpacho Granita / Cucumber-Jalapeno Mignonette / Charred Lemon
- each$3.50
Seasonal House Bread$9.00
Cherry Tomato / Shallot / Herbs / Smoked Paprika Olive Oil
Cured Meat & Cheese Board$21.00
Spanish & Regional Meat & Cheese / Marinated Olives / Candied Walnuts / Dried Fruit / Pickles / Breadsticks
Charred Octopus$18.00
Potato / Kumquat / Chorizo Oil / Shellfish Jus / Micro Celery / Grilled Scallion Vinaigrette
Bacalhau$19.00
Salt Cod / Mussels / Clams / Squid / Quail Egg / Fregula / Roasted Piquillo / Pickled Cauliflower / Clam Jus
Butter Lettuce$16.00
Heirloom Tomato / Avocado / Radish / Cucumber / Egg / Almond / Citrus Vinaigrette / Feta
Stuffed Piquillo$15.00
Lamb "Chorizo"/ Saffron Rice/ Corn Crema/ Mint/ Frisee/ Pickled Ramp/ Smoked Paprika Hazelnut
Patatas Bravas$14.00
Fingerling Potato / Aji Amarillo Aioli / Piquillo / Chive
House Cured Salmon$17.00
Flatbread / Za'atar / Beetroot / Citrus Crema / Fennel / Pickled Onion / Chive Blossom
Chicken-Potato Soup$13.00
Harissa / Grilled Foccacia / Basil Oil
Croquetas$14.00
Braised Chicken / Serrano Ham / Calabrian Chili / Mahon / Black Truffle Aioli
Gambas al Ajillo$18.00
Prawns / Garbanzo Bean Puree / Espellette / Cilantro / Pickled Fresno / Crostini
Roasted Carrots$14.00
Garrotxa / Tangerine "Panna Cotta" / Frisee / Sunflower / Pickled Shallot
Steak Tartare$22.00
Saffron Aioli / Pickled Beech Mushroom / Crispy Shallot / Date-Black Garlic Puree / Rice Chips
Albondigas$16.00
Beef Meatballs / Smoked Paprika-Tomato Sauce / Manchego Mousse / Red Onion Jam / Micro Cilantro
Bone Marrow$17.00
Crispy Garlic / Trout Roe / Lime Crema / Pippara / Crostini

Main Course

Braised Lamb Shank$43.00
Cous Cous / Baby Carrot / Asparagus / Pea / Cucumber Yogurt / Heirloom Tomato / Pickled Ramp-Olive Salsa
Tagliatini$29.00
Octopus Ragout / Shrimp / Oven Dried Tomato / Fennel / Fino Sherry / Boquerone Bread Crumbs
Petrale Sole$36.00
Fingerling / Yellow Corn / Piquillo / Swiss Chard / Cherry Tomato / Sherry Vinegar / Smoked Onion Crema
New York Strip$48.00
Manchego-Rosemary Potato / Pepperonata / Broccolini / Romesco / Beech Mushroom / Chimmichurri
Roasted Chicken$33.00
Saffron Rice / Tomato / Piquillo / Wild Mushroom / Olive / Baby Spinach / Herb Bread Crumbs
Roasted Pork Chop$34.00
Smashed Potato / Charred Stone Fruit / Pickled Mustard / Seed / Grilled Bread / Padron / Cherry Salsa
Seafood Paella$49.00
Bomba Rice / Saffron / Chorizo / Prawns / Mussels / Clams Squid / Monkfish/ Smoked Paprika Aioli / Grilled Lemon

What 534 people are saying

Abrazo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Spanish

Review summary

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Abrazo is a delightful neighborhood gem in Russian Hill, offering "absolutely delicious" Spanish-inspired cuisine with a California twist. Known for "excellent service" and a cozy ambiance, it features standout dishes like octopus and paella. Chef Mike's inventive menu and "attentive" staff make every visit memorable. Highly recommended!

534 Reviews

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Phil VIP
San Francisco136 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Walking into Abrazo on a blustery Thursday evening with old friends is delight. Warm and welcoming environment, great food (Sole, Steak tartare, Paella, Gem Lettuce) wine and impeccable service. Can’t beat this Russian Hill classic!
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William VIP
San Francisco31 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Gambas Al Ajillo spicy small plate was delicious as was the well-marinated boneless pork chop. My dining partner enjoyed the meal, but found the chicken croquetas to be a bit mushy and short on chicken and ham relative to the fried breading. The El Volcan mezcal was so good that we had a couple. And the Fresaflor tequila cocktail was both attractive and delicious according to my friend. We arrived early and the restaurant was full by the time we left at 8:00, unusual for a Tuesday. This was not our first visit as we live in the neighborhood. We appreciated the attentiveness of the staff even when they were otherwise busy. I don't like the separate 4% charge for the San Francisco mandates even though it is a relative common practice with restaurants in this town. Next time, my usual 20% waiter's tip will be 16%.
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Janette VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous little neighborhood gem! We had a wonderful dinner, great service and very reasonable prices. We can’t wait to go back!
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Ann VIP
San Francisco24 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved the white table cloths and candlelight, the soft music, varied small plates including great salad and meatballs, and friendly efficient service.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Sanish tapas! Small place with fine servers
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Phil VIP
San Francisco136 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Back at Abrazo and happy to be there. Three of us for dinner and we decided to graze on the small plate selections. Gem Lettuce, Roasted carrots, Shrimp/Gambas, Chicken Croquettes, Grilled Calamari and the fabulous olive bread. Topped off with some crisp Chardonnay and a very nice Mendoza Malbec. Unobtrusive but friendly service and a bit of philosophy from owner Mike. Perfect evening on a cool Tuesday in Russian Hill.
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Christina
San Francisco9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was really delicious and I can't wait to go back.
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Kay VIP
San Francisco144 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything in this neighborhood gem is a treat. The menu offers a great array of dishes, both smaller tapas style and larger entrees. The half chicken was delicious. Shared appetizers were excellent. Service is perfect. I highly recommend Abrazo.
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Michael VIP
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambience, good wine list, delicious food (incl dessert) and on-point service. Highly recommend.
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Astrid VIP
San Francisco27 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely ambience. Paella is delicious! Will go back.
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Abrazo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 872-9239.

Abrazo is rated 4.9 stars by 534 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

2000 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109-1718

Additional information

Phone number
(415) 872-9239
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish, Californian, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Michael Pawlik

Abrazo

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About this restaurant

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The Butcher's Room

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Seafood Paella

Charred Octopus

Myagi Oysters

Small Plates

Myagi Oysters

Seasonal House Bread$9.00

Cured Meat & Cheese Board$21.00

Charred Octopus$18.00

Bacalhau$19.00

Butter Lettuce$16.00

Stuffed Piquillo$15.00

Patatas Bravas$14.00

House Cured Salmon$17.00

Chicken-Potato Soup$13.00

Croquetas$14.00

Gambas al Ajillo$18.00

Roasted Carrots$14.00

Steak Tartare$22.00

Albondigas$16.00

Bone Marrow$17.00

Main Course

Braised Lamb Shank$43.00

Tagliatini$29.00

Petrale Sole$36.00

New York Strip$48.00

Roasted Chicken$33.00

Roasted Pork Chop$34.00

Seafood Paella$49.00

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