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Park Tavern on Washington Square, San Francisco, CA

Park Tavern on Washington Square

3.9
3.9
63 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
Park Tavern on Washington Square has long been a vibrant staple and foundation of the North Beach community. Now, under the helm of renowned American chef-partner Jonathan Waxman and fifth-generation San Franciscan James Nicholas, Park Tavern on Washington Square celebrates San Francisco’s vibrant dining scene with a fresh new era. The restaurant has several private dining options available for groups and parties.

As a Bay Area native and one of the pioneers of “California cuisine” Chef Waxman leans into his roots, celebrating the region’s local ingredients showcased in simple, seasonal dishes. Guests can enjoy a menu including Yellowfin Tuna Crudo with avocado, blood oranges, and fresno chili salsa, Cavatelli with dungeness crab, lemon, and parmesan, and Kurobuta Pork Chop Milanese with new potatoes and pepperonata. A few of Waxman’s trademark dishes make an appearance including the JW Kale Salad with anchovy dressing and breadcrumbs, and the famed JW Chicken with salsa verde.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 432-9399
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    North Beach
  • Cross street
    Filbert St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Counter Seating, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • Chef's Counter

    Multiple dates available
    Join us kitchen-side at our Chef's Counter. Reservations available daily.

What 63 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Park Tavern on Washington Square has reopened with a "gorgeous space" and "delicious" food offerings, including standout dishes like duck breast, fish, and apple crostata. The "attentive" service has been praised, with staff described as "knowledgeable" and "enthusiastic." Guests appreciate the establishment's unique identity and anticipate improvements as it settles post-reopening.

63 Reviews
  1. Amir

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was absolutely delicious, and the ambiance and decor were stunning. However, the noise level was quite high, making it difficult for the servers to hear us, and we often had to repeat ourselves. While it took some time for the drinks to arrive, the cocktails were well worth the wait—beautifully crafted and full of flavor. Overall, highly recommended!
    Park Tavern on Washington SquareResponded today
    Dear Amir, Thank you so much for joining us, and for taking the time to leave us feedback! We will be sure to share the kind words with the team. We are also looking into solutions to improve the sound quality in the space in the future. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to see you again soon! Best Regards, Anna Molyneux General Manager Park Tavern on Washington Square

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  2. Ivonne

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s gorgeous inside. Sat at the counter and it was a nice space to catch up with a friend. Chicken was dry and my salmon with greens was over salted I couldn’t finish it. I was pleasantly surprised by their N/A drinks- the “rum” was my favorite with the foam that never watered down. Other than the food being over salted it was a pleasant experience.
    Park Tavern on Washington SquareResponded today
    Dear Ivonne, Thank you so much for joining us, and for taking the time to leave us feedback! We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed the non alcoholic cocktails, and will be sure to share your notes regarding the food with our Chef. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to see you again soon! Best Regards, Anna Molyneux General Manager Park Tavern on Washington Square

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  3. Dave

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Not the greatest experience all around. Everything was off and subpar: The decor, food and service. The lemon pistachio dessert was good though.

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  4. Patrick

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful brunch. Fine food and excellent service .
    Park Tavern on Washington SquareResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Patrick, Thank you so much for joining us, and for taking the time to leave us feedback! We will be sure to share the kind words with the team. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we are already looking forward to your next visit. Best Regards, Anna Molyneux General Manager Park Tavern on Washington Square

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  5. Nick

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a group dinner (10 people) staff were fantastic, food was lovely and overall great vibe and value.

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  6. James

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great wine, overall great meal. Some misses but great decor, lovely ambiance and I would go again and try more of the menu.

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  7. Patricia

    San Francisco

    56 reviews

    4.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly greeting by hostess - sat is next to bar station - asked to be moved no problem. Ordered drinks which came quickly! Orders tuna credo - delish! Ordered kale, little gems and shaved brussel sprout salads. First two were good - Brussel sprout salad was lacking something! Would not recommend. Ordered carbonara, salmon - delish - black cod - also good. Only problem was cauliflower steak as mushy. It should have been crispy in out side and soft inside. It was mushy all over! Wine list is expensive! Overall a good dining experience. Nice to have this iconic place reopened and have alternatives to OJs and Tony’s in North Beach. Though we did go to North Beach restaurant on Christmas Eve and it was excellent!

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  8. Jana

    VIP

    San Francisco

    88 reviews

    4.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The place was very lively but just so so noisy! The food was excellent, we had the burger (awesome!), the chicken, the carbonara, side of roasted carrots (which were hardly cooked). It is nice to see North Beach area coming back!
    Park Tavern on Washington SquareResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Jana, Thank you so much for joining us, and for taking the time to leave us feedback! We will be sure to share the with the team. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we are already looking forward to your next visit. Best Regards, Anna Molyneux General Manager Park Tavern on Washington Square

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  9. Elaine

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fabulous food and excellent service! Delicious kale salad.
    Park Tavern on Washington SquareResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Elaine, Thank you so much for joining us, and for taking the time to leave us feedback! We will be sure to share the kind words with the team. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we are already looking forward to your next visit. Best Regards, Anna Molyneux General Manager Park Tavern on Washington Square

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  10. michael

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Extremely poor service - had to call manager and host several times to get drinks delivered ( 20 minutes delay) , menus, waters and desserts. Carbonara was awful - panchetta not rendered, overly salty and stodgy Would absolutely never go back.

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FAQs

Park Tavern on Washington Square offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 432-9399.

Park Tavern on Washington Square is rated 3.9 stars by 63 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Park Tavern on Washington Square

1652 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94133-3316

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Filbert St
  • Neighborhood
    North Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Counter Seating, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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