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Wayfare Tavern, San Francisco, CA

Wayfare Tavern

4.6
4.6
7883 Reviews
$30 and under
American
201 Pine Street, San Francisco, CA 94104

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 55 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Chef Tyler Florence brings his passion for high quality and style to San Francisco with his new flagship restaurant, Wayfare Tavern. A classic San Francisco Tavern featuring authentic American dishes inspired by local cuisine at the turn of the 20th century, the menu ranges from classic comforts to rustic delicacies. The beverage menu features locally-sourced wines including a selection of Florence's own label, quality draft beers and organic root beer as well as classic Victorian-era cocktails.

All three floors of the restaurant have been designed keeping historical accuracy in mind making Wayfare Tavern reminiscent of a Victorian parlor and an Edwardian men's club, where anything goes from black-tie to blue jeans. Pull up a stool to the Chef's Counter at the open kitchen and look on as Chef prepares your lunch or head to the Library and Billiard Room for a game of pool. Wayfare Tavern is a truly unparalleled dining experience translated from a century ago. Photo: John Lee.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–5:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 772-9060
  • Website
    http://www.wayfaretavern.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Tyler Florence
  • Catering
  • Private party facilities
    Wayfare Tavern is a true gathering place for private events of all types. We offer several options to accommodate intimate family dinners, weddings and receptions, corporate events, social gatherings, and full restaurant buy outs.
  • Private party contact
    our Event Team: (415) 772-9060
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    201 Pine Street, San Francisco, CA 94104
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Cross street
    Pine & Battery
  • Parking details
    **PARKING GARAGES NEAR US 1 Embarcadero Center; Portsmouth Square Garage, 733 Kearny St
  • Public transit
    🚇 BART StationEmbarcadero StationLocated at 298 Market Street, Embarcadero Station is approximately a 5-minute walk southeast of 201 Pine Street. This station serves the Red, Yellow, Blue, and Green BART lines, providing connections across the Bay Area. ​🚍 Muni StopsSeveral Muni bus stops are within a short walking distance from 201 Pine Street:​Davis St & Pine St – Approximately a 1-minute walk.Davis & California (Embarcadero BART Drop Off) – Approximately a 1-minute walk.Market St & Beale St – Approximately a 2-minute walk.California St & Davis St – Approximately a 2-minute walk.Market St & Drumm St – Approximately a 2-minute walk.​These stops are served by multiple Muni lines, including the 1X, 14R, 38R, 7, and F Market & Wharves streetcar. ​
  • Entertainment
    Within our second floor dining room, we have a Billiard Room available for parties up to 16. The room has double pained glass doors and features an antique tin ceiling, vintage red felt pool table. To make ordering easy, the room has a red "hot" phone which direct dials to ordering food and cocktails. Reservations are suggested and the room is available upon availability.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Wayfare Tavern's menu was last updated 2024-10-20.

Starters

  • Prime Beef Tartare$23.00

    potato chips, petite herbs, dijon dressing, egg yolk

    • Corn Tortilla Soup $15.00

      lime creme fraiche, tortilla strips, micro cilantro

      • Wayfare Caesar Salad $17.00

        romaine, little gems, shaved parmesan, crostini, anchovy, creamy caesar dressing

        • Butter Lettuce Salad $17.00

          avocado, pickled shallots, radish, dill & herb buttermilk vinaigrette

          • Petaluma Farms Deviled Eggs $16.00

            BBQ chicharron, ancho chili oil, chives, micro cilantro

            Salad Additions

            • Grilled Chicken$14.00

              • Fried Chicken$15.00

                • Skuna Bay Salmon$18.00

                  Entrées

                  • Mary's Organic Fried Chicken$25.00

                    buttermilk brine, roasted garlic, crisp herbs, lemon

                    • City Salad$22.00

                      granny smith apple, wheat berry, red quinoa, blueberry, pickled red onion, mustard vinaigrette

                      • Fried Chicken Sandwhich$15.00

                        buttermilk brined chicken, house-made pickles, green apple & fennel slaw, harissa aioli

                        • Tavern Burger$25.00

                          proprietary grind, Marin brie, red onion marmalade, smoked bacon, brioche bun

                          • Rigatoni $28.00

                            corn, andouille, green onion, arugula, roasted red pepper, parmesan

                            • Skuna Bay Salmon $33.00

                              red & gold beets, baby kale, red quinoa, granny smith apple, lemon ginger dressing

                              • Turkey Club Sandwich $24.00

                                bacon, roma tomatoes, avocado, butter lettuce, melted jack cheese, honey dijonaise

                                • Tzatziki Chicken Salad$21.00

                                  tapenade, arugula, crispy garbanzo, toma to, cucumber, pickled onion

                                  Sides

                                  • Baked Macaroni & Cheese$12.00

                                    smoked olive oil, chives

                                    • Burrata Whipped Potatoes$12.00

                                      olive oil, chives

                                      • Broccolini $13.00

                                        lemon, parsley, panko

                                        • Cauliflower$13.00

                                          calabrian chili buffalo sauce, smoked bleu cheese, green onion

                                          Last updated: October 20, 2024

                                          What 7,883 people are saying

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

                                          Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                          4.6
                                          4.6 based on recent ratings
                                          • 4.6Food
                                          • 4.5Service
                                          • 4.7Ambience
                                          • 4.3Value

                                          Noise • Moderate

                                          Loved For

                                          • San Francisco

                                            American

                                          Review summary

                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                          Wayfare Tavern offers a "lively atmosphere" in the heart of San Francisco, making it a "must-visit" for both locals and visitors. Known for its "excellent fried chicken" and "delicious popovers," the restaurant also boasts a "rustic and cozy" ambiance. Guests appreciate the "friendly and professional" staff and "attentive service."
                                          7,883 Reviews

                                          1. Jennifer VIP

                                            San Francisco4 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            Dined 4 days ago

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Service was great, except for our server who was not very personable and sort of took away from a great Tyler experience!

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                                          2. christina

                                            San Francisco5 reviews

                                            2.0

                                            Dined 5 days ago

                                            1. Overall 2
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            I entered some notes to celebrate our anniversary but they didn’t make it to the host/waiters

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                                          3. Shirley

                                            San Francisco1 review

                                            5.0

                                            Dined 5 days ago

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Always love going to Wayfare tavern for dinner. Food is always on point.

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                                          4. Mike VIP

                                            Sacramento63 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            Dined 6 days ago

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Dined for lunch and were lucky to visit before they moved to their new location. Great friendly service, rustic old school tavern vibe (at least in this location). Fried Chicken was excellent, moist and a perfect ratio of breading . Tavern burger was very moist and flavorful. Side of cauliflower was excellent.

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                                          5. Hobson VIP

                                            Sacramento14 reviews

                                            3.0

                                            Dined on April 7, 2025

                                            1. Overall 3
                                            2. Food 3
                                            3. Service 3
                                            4. Ambience 3
                                            The non-alcoholic cocktails are not very interesting and totally overpriced. Basically 6 ounces of water, some ice cubes, simple syrup and a cucumber essence is $12 - come on - you can do better than that! The fried chicken is great - and has been for many years - it's a definite staple here. Unfortunately, I didn't venture out from a side order of french fries - definitely would not recommend these - no distinctive taste, seemingly Heinz Ketchup (no taste), and small (but that doesn't really matter). A San Francisco standard but wow - this place needs to up their game!

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                                          6. Marielena

                                            San Francisco83 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            Dined on April 6, 2025

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Our drinks were promptly delivered along with the delicious. Deviled eggs. The fried chicken, burger, club sandwich delicious. Hail Mary Pinot was fantastic. The dessert donuts were amazing!!! Service was excellent!

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                                          7. Warren

                                            Denver6 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            Dined on April 5, 2025

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            A favorite place for lunch mid afternoon. Not a lot of restaurants open mid afternoon with a full menu which makes this a great option. Excellent fried chicken and the burger is great. Staff is excellent!

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                                          8. Michael VIP

                                            Hawaii6 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            Dined on April 4, 2025

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Beautiful restaurant located steps away from the iconic Transamerica Pyramid with delicious food and attentive service. We were a party of 3 and everyone ended up ordering some variation of the Tavern Burger ($25) whether it was adding on an egg or some avocado for an additional $2. Everything was delicious from the burger to the french fries and the complimentary popovers (we ended up getting seconds). Overall, the servers were friendly, the food was good, and the ambiance inside of the restaurant was pretty cool. Lots of cool decorations inside as well. They had a nice dark and rustic setting that was real cozy too.

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                                          9. Diane

                                            San Francisco3 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            Dined on April 1, 2025

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Always a fabulous time at Wayfare Tavern. We were well taken care of, and we enjoyed every bite of our fabulous dinner. Wayfare is a MUST whenever we are in SF. The Popovers and Fried Chicken are to die for!

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                                          10. Carl VIP

                                            San Francisco4 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            Dined on March 30, 2025

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            A must visit stop been eating their fried chicken for years, enjoy the food and cocktails

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                                          FAQs

                                          Wayfare Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 772-9060.

                                          Wayfare Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 7883 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 55 times today
                                          Google Map for Wayfare Tavern

                                          201 Pine Street, San Francisco, CA 94104

                                          Dining areas

                                          Additional information

                                          • Cross street
                                            Pine & Battery
                                          • Neighborhood
                                            Financial District / Embarcadero
                                          • Hours of operation
                                            Lunch Daily 11:30 am–5:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                          • Price
                                            $30 and under
                                          • Cuisines
                                            American, Contemporary American
                                          • Dining style
                                            Casual Elegant
                                          • Dress code
                                            Business Casual
                                          • Parking details
                                            **PARKING GARAGES NEAR US 1 Embarcadero Center; Portsmouth Square Garage, 733 Kearny St
                                          • Public transit
                                            🚇 BART StationEmbarcadero StationLocated at 298 Market Street, Embarcadero Station is approximately a 5-minute walk southeast of 201 Pine Street. This station serves the Red, Yellow, Blue, and Green BART lines, providing connections across the Bay Area. ​🚍 Muni StopsSeveral Muni bus stops are within a short walking distance from 201 Pine Street:​Davis St & Pine St – Approximately a 1-minute walk.Davis & California (Embarcadero BART Drop Off) – Approximately a 1-minute walk.Market St & Beale St – Approximately a 2-minute walk.California St & Davis St – Approximately a 2-minute walk.Market St & Drumm St – Approximately a 2-minute walk.​These stops are served by multiple Muni lines, including the 1X, 14R, 38R, 7, and F Market & Wharves streetcar. ​
                                          • Payment options
                                            AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                          • Executive chef
                                            Tyler Florence
                                          • Entertainment
                                            Within our second floor dining room, we have a Billiard Room available for parties up to 16. The room has double pained glass doors and features an antique tin ceiling, vintage red felt pool table. To make ordering easy, the room has a red "hot" phone which direct dials to ordering food and cocktails. Reservations are suggested and the room is available upon availability.
                                          • Additional
                                            Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                          • Delivery & takeout
                                            Order direct
                                          • Website
                                            http://www.wayfaretavern.com/
                                          • Phone number
                                            (415) 772-9060
                                          • Catering
                                          • Private party facilities
                                            Wayfare Tavern is a true gathering place for private events of all types. We offer several options to accommodate intimate family dinners, weddings and receptions, corporate events, social gatherings, and full restaurant buy outs.
                                          • Private party contact
                                            our Event Team: (415) 772-9060

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