Absinthe Brasserie & Bar

398 Hayes St. (Gough St.)

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San Francisco, CA 94102

415-551-1590 | Make Restaurant Reservations

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This fashionable Belle Époque-inspired neighborhood brasserie is a favorite for dinners or after-work snacks and sips.

Cuisine

French

California

Italian

Open

Lunch Wed.-Fri., Dinner Wed.-Sun., Brunch Sat.-Sun.
Open late

Features

Valet parking
Dress code: Casual dressy
Full bar
Great wine list
Outdoor dining
Private room(s)
Reservations suggested
Romantic setting

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Absinthe Brasserie & Bar, San Francisco, CA

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Absinthe Brasserie & Bar Restaurant Review

: Absinthe is an anchor of the fashionable Hayes Valley dining scene. At this casually elegant corner brasserie and bar, styles mix effortlessly. You'll see some regulars in jeans and others in tuxedos (thank you, Opera House), all with full plates and glasses, chattering madly. Absinthe’s menu is scored with meaty dishes, from lighter fish and seafood to slow-cooked roasts and confits. The heaviness is balanced by seasonal vegetables, perhaps a simple, pedigreed pile of mixed cresses tossed with toasted hazelnuts. Nightly crudo --- maybe hamachi with a ramp purée, trout roe and a sea-salt crunch --- makes a solid argument for straying from the oyster menu. Expert cocktail pairings from the venue’s famed bar are a fun alternative to wines. Service is smooth and knowledgeable. Brunch is also a specialty. No matter the meal, be sure to order dessert; we recommend the German chocolate cake.

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