Award-winning

Nightbird

4.9 (865)

$50 and over

Californian

330 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102

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2 people

May 7, 2025

May 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Fancy
Good for special occasions
Innovative

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.

Consumer Advisory
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, eggs, seafood or shellfish may increase risk of foodborne illness especially if you have medical conditions.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Bar Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:30 am
Phone number
(415) 829-7565
Website
http://nightbirdrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Kim Alter
Catering
For any Catering Inquiries please contact events@nightbirdrestaurant.com

Location
330 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Cross street
Hayes Street at Linden Alley
Parking details
Parking Garages Near to us:Performing Arts Garage @ 360 Gough St.Garage @ 110 Franklin StreetLiberty Park Management @150 Hayes St.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Jeremy Fox Dinner 5/7
$248.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Jeremy Fox is a renowned Californian chef known for revolutionizing vegetable-centric cuisine with his "seed-to-stalk" philosophy and hyper-seasonal, zero-waste approach. He is counted among the US’s most acclaimed chefs and is celebrated for his ingredient-driven dishes at Rustic Canyon in Los Angeles. His culinary journey reflects a deep connection to food, community, and personal growth, making him a respected and influential figure in contemporary American cuisine.
Tail Up Goat Dinner 5/13
$244.00 per person
May 13, 2025 only
MICHELIN Guide Washington, D.C. Outstanding Service Award Winner and also garnering a MICHELIN Star, Tail Up Goat is a neighborhood restaurant based in the historic Adams Morgan enclave of Washington, DC. After a decade working side-by-side at some of the city's finest restaurants, owners Jon Sybert, Jill Tyler, and Bill Jensen opened their doors in February 2016.
Bar Bites at Linden Room
Multiple dates available
A delicious snacky experience of 10 bites made by Kim Alter, served in our bar LindenRoom. allot one hour for this experience. The menu changes daily, $85 per person (exclusive of beverages, tax, and service charge of 16% and 6% Heathly SF )

What 865 people are saying

Nightbird 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
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Californian
San Francisco
Best Overall
San Francisco
Best Service
San Francisco
Romantic
San Francisco
Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nightbird offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food and superb service." The tasting menu is a "phenomenal" journey through creative and beautifully presented dishes. The intimate ambiance is "elevated, intimate, and effortlessly cool," making it perfect for special occasions. Service is attentive and complements the "wonderfully creative menu."

865 Reviews

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Catherine VIP
San Francisco29 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another thoughtful meal from the team at Nightbird! Added on the A5 supplement and wow what a texture!! The potato- who knew one little potato could have so much flavor! Just wow. Bring your special occasion here- it’s absolutely worth it!!
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kerry VIP
San Francisco12 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an amazing experience. Every bite was incredible. The service was attentive and explained each dish and so kind. LOVED it.
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Monika
San Francisco16 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I truly enjoyed the experience I was offered. It was pleasant without pretense. Modest interior allows to focus on other senses. Thank you everyone!
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Sayuri VIP
San Francisco13 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect dinner, great value, phenomenal food and service. Must go!
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Ira VIP
New York City38 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Dinner was an amazing experience excellent food and superb service
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Faxon VIP
San Francisco47 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My daughter and I very much enjoyed the Nightbird bar menu. A couple of cocktails and 10 courses of delicious, imaginative bites. It could have hardly been better.
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susan
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant. Fabulous food. We were going to a performance so they really hustled to get us through the courses, which we appreciated.
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Hunger Aesthetics
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A whole vibe—elevated, intimate, and effortlessly cool Nightbird’s bar experience is one of those hidden gems that makes you feel like you’re in on a secret. From the moment you walk in, the energy is warm but refined—like a chill speakeasy with serious attention to detail. The service was welcoming and on point without being too formal, and everything just flowed—from the drinks to the pacing to the ambiance. It’s the kind of place where you can post up for a solo moment, bring a date, or catch up with a friend and still feel like you're treating yourself. You can tell everything is crafted with care, and there’s a quiet confidence to the whole experience that really sticks with you. Definitely one of those spots I’ll keep coming back to when I want something special, but lowkey.
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Simone VIP
San Francisco11 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We go tio Nightbird about twice a year and it is always amazing! The attention to detail is superb. The wait staff is amazing! The food unique and incredible. We always walk out of there so happy we went. Yes it is for a special occasion. We plan on going back soon. Absolutely love love love this place.
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Aviana
San Antonio2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Incredible time. Great meal and price for an incredibly filling and detailed and thoughtful tasting menu. It really ends up being 10+ courses with the reflections and every bit was enjoyable. Would definitely recommend. Had the regular menu and pescatarian and both were incredible. Dreaming about that mochi taco and quail egg still.
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FAQs

Nightbird is rated 4.9 stars by 865 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 7, 2025

May 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

330 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross street
Hayes Street at Linden Alley
Neighborhood
Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Bar Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:30 am
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking Garages Near to us:Performing Arts Garage @ 360 Gough St.Garage @ 110 Franklin StreetLiberty Park Management @150 Hayes St.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Kim Alter
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://nightbirdrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(415) 829-7565
Catering
For any Catering Inquiries please contact events@nightbirdrestaurant.com

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Nightbird

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

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Experiences

Jeremy Fox Dinner 5/7

Tail Up Goat Dinner 5/13

Bar Bites at Linden Room

Menu

Main

BEIGNET AND CAVIAR

QUAIL EGG

TASTE OF THE OCEAN

SCALLOP, TURNIP, BLACK GARLIC....

SOURDOUGH WITH BUTTER

MOCHI TACO

LOBSTER, HOP, PASSIONFRUIT.....

CAPPUCCINO

SQUAB, MORELS, TRUFFLE.....

MILK BREAD

TART

FLANNERY BEEF FILET, CABBAGE, MARROW....

CREAMSICLE

BAY LEAF ICE CREAM, PARSNIP CREAMEUX, APPLE

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