Wayfare Tavern

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   Bri

   San Francisco5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We live Wayfare tavern and it’s a must do on our list whenever we come to San Francisco. We have probably been to this spot over a handful of times over the past ten years. The food is always on point and just as I remember from the previous time. The pop overs are delicious and drinks are great as well. We have sat at the bar, upstairs and outside, each offering a different vibe, but all are great. I see some reviews about the noise level and the level of service declining. I was paying attention to that on our most recent visit and didn’t feel that way at all. My husband noted that he enjoys that you can sort of lock into your own world and conversation, but also hear a little hustle and bustle that makes an efficient kitchen run while downstairs. It’s refreshing, while not overwhelming or stuffy. I love this place and it has held up to our expectations each time and will continue to be on our must visit list!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food and excellent service. Appreciated that it wasn’t too loud but ambiance was still warm and fun
   

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   Kathryn VIP

   San Francisco148 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Classic tavern fare elevated. Attentive, friendly service.
   

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   Lori VIP

   San Francisco9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love this place! Great Food, Great Vibe and the staff is always so attentive and personable.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very nice dinner. Loved the burger combo with the espresso martini. Make sure to add egg and avocado to the burger.
   

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   Jennifer

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   From drinks to dessert the visit was perfect. The steak dinner and salmon was superb. Don’t sleep on the doughnuts.
   

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   Todd

   San Francisco62 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a wonderful business lunch at Wayfare Tavern, with delicious food, great service and warm ambiance. We look forward to coming back again soon!
   

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   GiselleB

   San Francisco7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 3, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall excellent, consistent quality food. We had the burgers, cooked to perfection!
   

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   Bugs

   Phoenix2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   The wait time for food was wayyyy too long. Waited half an hour for starter deviled eggs and another half an hour to wait for main course. The steak was decent. The rest are nothing special. The fried chicken was too dry to worth 35 dollars. The butter pasta for kids have no flavor. The noise level was too loud with loud music and people talking. The light was too dimmed for people to read the menu. The bread was amazing followed by the cocktail. The waiter can try harder. May help with enhance the customer services experience.
   

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    Phuong

    San Francisco21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The burger and drinks were reliably good but my friend ordered the beef stroganoff and the gnocchi was mushy and undercooked. Also, the beef was chewy and the overall sauce was oddly bitter. The manager took the dish off which we were grateful for but a rare miss for this place that’s usually very good.
    

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