Gambit Lounge

4.6

16 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
Great for happy hour

Located in the heart of the bustling San Francisco Hayes Valley neighborhood, Gambit is a place of understated elegance and subtle sophistication where a meticulously crafted cocktail meets a glass of fine wine, and both are complemented by satisfying and heartwarming foods inspired by the cuisines of Central and Eastern Europe. Our menu is designed for a family style, sharable dining experience based on locally sourced ingredients. We offer a creative cocktail list as well as broad and eclectic selection of wines.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, European, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:30 am Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 846-4562
Website
http://www.gambitlounge.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
581 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102-4213
Neighborhood
Western Addition
Cross street
Laguna Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
MUNI: 21 Hayes (Hayes & Laguna)BART: Civic Center
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room

Charcuterie Plate$24.00
Prosciutto San Daniele, Spanish Chorizo, Smoked Country Ham, Manchego, Brie
House Cured Salmon$16.00
Horseradish Cream Cheese, Capers, Red Onion, Dark Rye Bread
Crab Dip$22.00
Crispy Onions, Cheese, Griddled Sourdough
Meatballs$19.00
House Ground Pork and Beef, Tomato Sauce, Parmesan
Pierogi Dumplings (4)$18.00
Beef Short Rib - Porcini Mushrooms, Bordelaise Sauce; Cheddar Garlic - Bacon, Sage Butter; Spicy Pork - Chili Vinegar
Baked Focaccia$16.00
Mushroom: Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce; Braised Beef: Housemade Pesto: Mozzarella, Kalamata Olive
White Kielbasa Sausage$22.00
Sauerkraut, Potato Salad, Cwikla
Smoked Hunter's Sausage$22.00
chimichurri potatoes, caramelized onions
Seared Gnocchi$18.00
Blue Cheese Cream Sauce, Fresh Dill
Roasted Chicken with Pesto$24.00
Cannelini Beans, Braised Kale, Fennel
Cheesy Roasted Potatoes$14.00
Gouda, Red Chimichurri, Creamy Dressing
Josey's Warm Bread Service$10.00
Wonder Bread Levain, Mushroom Butter, Pickles
Tres Leches Bread Pudding$12.00
Dark Chocolate, Vanilla Cream Sauce

What 16 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

16 Reviews

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Matt
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great classic bistro, service was friendly, vibe was homely, and food was good.
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Tina
VIP
San Francisco
153 reviews
5.0
153 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a birthday celebration. Cesar was stupendous. The food and wine great. A bit noisy but worth it
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Nbultema
VIP
San Francisco
33 reviews
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service. They even made sure I had a heater near me! Really unique menu - quinoa dish was our favorite!
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Nina
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and drink! Will definitely make this a regular spot.
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Michael
Tahoe
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Old world ambiance meets current SF vibe. We shared six small plates between four people and couldn't finish them all. Each was a vibrant taste experience. Especially notable were the Beef Pierogi Dumplings which were uniquely savory. For a light meal, before the theater, the Cheesy Roasted Potatoes and Roasted Beet Salad would satisfy two. Edward, the owner, served one hit after the other, knowing how to serve encore after encore of deliciousness.
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Lisa
VIP
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We loved finding Gabit in Hayes Valley. Outstanding dumplings, very shareable plates and our vegetarian daughter was able to order something delicious. Great bar and cocktails! Fun spot to dine on the bustling Hayes St. We will be back.
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jon
San Francisco
80 reviews
4.0
80 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
chicken on avocado salad lacked moisture & sufficient seasoning other dishes good as were the drinks good pre-show bite love jr
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Marguerite
Orange County
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Loved the sausages and the front booth! Our service was pretty bad though. They forgot a dish and when we asked about it they never followed up. We also booked a reservation on a weekday. It wasn’t busy at all but they sat us at a table where a private party was being held so we needed to move tables. Overall still a good place but was a little disappointed with the service.
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Tony
VIP
San Francisco
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gambit is a gem with exceptional cocktails, attentive service and a beautifully designed space. The evolving food menu keeps things fresh, and wondering what's next. Whether you're after a great drink or a fresh meal, Gambit consistently delivers. Highly recommended!
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FoodieGal
VIP
San Francisco
115 reviews
4.0
115 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great cocktails, great service, and was the perfect pre-show bite for us. Will definitely be returning.
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FAQs

Gambit Lounge is rated 4.6 stars by 16 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

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

581 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102-4213

Additional information

Cross street
Laguna Street
Neighborhood
Western Addition
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:30 am Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, European, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
MUNI: 21 Hayes (Hayes & Laguna)BART: Civic Center
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room

Website
http://www.gambitlounge.com/
Phone number
(415) 846-4562

Gambit Lounge

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

Dinner Menu

Charcuterie Plate$24.00

House Cured Salmon$16.00

Crab Dip$22.00

Meatballs$19.00

Pierogi Dumplings (4)$18.00

Baked Focaccia$16.00

White Kielbasa Sausage$22.00

Smoked Hunter's Sausage$22.00

Seared Gnocchi$18.00

Roasted Chicken with Pesto$24.00

Cheesy Roasted Potatoes$14.00

Josey's Warm Bread Service$10.00

Tres Leches Bread Pudding$12.00

What 16 people are saying

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