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Wayfare Tavern, San Francisco, CA

Wayfare Tavern

4.6
4.6
7788 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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Wayfare Tavern

4.6
$30 and under
American
Financial District / Embarcadero

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2 people
19:30
Booked 157 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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 11:30–17:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (415) 772-9060
  • 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
  • Area
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Cross Street
    Montgomery & Sansome
  • Parking details
    **PARKING GARAGES NEAR US 1 Embarcadero Center; Portsmouth Square Garage, 733 Kearny St
  • Public transit
    Muni: Clay & Montgomery stops; Sansome & Sacramento stops. Cable car stops one block away on California Street.
  • 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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Wayfare Tavern's NYE 4 Floor Party

    US$300.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    19:30
    Celebrate New Year's Eve at Wayfare Tavern’s multi-level bash! We are opening the entire Restaurant including the private rooms for you to celebrate the New Year - and we are pulling out all the stops. Start on the main floor with a welcome drink, live jazz, passed appetizers, and dancing by the fireplace. Visit the second floor’s Buck Bar for cocktails, seafood towers, carving stations, and pool. On the third floor, enjoy martinis, live music and charcuterie in the Bartlett Room. The Sequoia Room in the Penthouse transforms into a disco with DJs and a full bar to dance in the New Year. Dress to impress—grab your ticket now! More info available events@wayfaretavern.com
    Wayfare Tavern's NYE 4 Floor Party photo
  • Sequoia Holiday Speakeasy

    22 Dec 2024 - 30 Dec 2024
    From December 22nd to December 30th, Wayfare Tavern's Sequoia Room, located on the 4th floor, will transform into a glamorous, cozy escape, and you’re invited to join the party! Enter through the 558 1/2 Sequoia Entrance and step into a festive affair as our pop-up serves up holiday magic with a dash of speakeasy allure. Dress to impress and bring your festive spirit! This Cocktail Bar Experience offers holiday-inspired cocktails, small bites, and a few indulgent desserts. While these options provide light nibbles, they are not intended to replace a full meal. For a more robust dining experience, we suggest making a reservation in Wayfare Tavern's Dining Room. Celebrate the season with us in style!
    Sequoia Holiday Speakeasy photo

What 7,788 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Most Booked

  • San Francisco

    American

  • San Francisco

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wayfare Tavern in San Francisco is a delightful dining destination known for its "awesome burger" and irresistible fried chicken. Guests love the "superb service" and cozy, rich decor, making it ideal for special occasions or a casual night out. Despite occasional service hiccups, the culinary experience consistently impresses, with standout dishes like beef tartare and popovers. A vibrant atmosphere and attentive staff contribute to memorable visits, solidifying its status as a "go-to" eatery.

7,788 Reviews
  1. Pamela

    San Francisco

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious doughnuts with the most divine crème fraiche. Service great.

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  2. marianne

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic ambiance and food . Was greatly dissappointed by our service ( I never post this kind of thing ) it was a busy sat night and we were seated about 20 minutes after our reservation which I can understand happens but our service was very slow and most importantly slow. Look restaurants can get slammed . I get that . Its how its handled. Once seated half of our drinks did not come and this was a celebration so we all sat there waiting to toast for another 25 minutes. We had to ask our server three times finally she sent over a manager who was gracious and he did get us our drinks. OK so now it’s time to order she kept rushing us to order and I explained very nicely we wanted to order some starters at this point we still did not have our cocktails. So I just shared that we’d like to order starters and have cocktails and she asked what about your food order? Explaining like to have the starters and when our cocktails get there and then we have our or our main dinner she never introduced herself to us. She never said she’d be serving us. She never even so much is welcomed us to the table or the restaurant. once we did receive our food It was very good. The ambience was fabulous. The manager did bring us our cocktail and he was quite nice, but I was surprised that they did not at least offer to comp the two drinks that were delayed. The rest of the evening she never so much just checked on us and when the bill came, she did not even thank us. I think everyone in our party are very easy-going people. I’ve been a server in my life. I know how stressful their job is being warm, polite gracious is all they simply needed to do and we would’ve chalked it up to. I’m glad they’re successful and busy during the holiday. Of course we will be back because the food and the ambience is so fantastic, but I only write this in hopes that the management sees this for their benefit.

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  3. Kim

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great cocktails, great food (especially the popovers Mary's Fried Chicken!), great staff and Wonderful ambiance. Just love this restaurant!

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  4. Sandra

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dinner was great - dessert not so much. Service was stellar!!

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  5. Sonia

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The perfect holiday lunch spot! We have the deviled eggs, shrimp cocktail, burgers and croque madame and everything was excellent. Nice selection of non alcoholic beverages which I appreciate being pregnant at the time

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  6. Sarah

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had met Tyler Florence a previous to going to his restaurant. We were not disappointed! Food was amazing! And the decor and atmosphere. Was perfect. Will definitely go back and recommend.

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  7. April

    Hawaii

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience at Wayfare! Customer service was excellent before we ever even arrived. We needed to move our reservation back and they were so polite and helpful. Our wait staff was excellent, friendly and attentive without being overbearing. We ordered the fried chicken, rigatoni and tavern burger and every dish was absolutely perfect. 10 out of 10 from us, so much so we bought a gift certificate on the spot to give to friends to make sure they go too!

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  8. Parker

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful staff and food. Extremely kind and respectful in celebrating anniversary. Recommend for anyone looking to celebrate or enjoy a great meal in San Francisco.

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  9. Margaret

    San Francisco

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elevated comfort food, cozy atmosphere, beautiful SF building. Going to Wayfare is always a treat, and perfect on a cold and foggy night.

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  10. Jo

    San Francisco

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is our “go to” pre-theatre place to dine. The receptionist was appropriately attentive to remind us of our dinner reservation because we were having cocktails at the bar. Yesterday was our 5th time dining here.

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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 7788 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Wayfare Tavern restaurant

Wayfare Tavern

4.6
$30 and under
American
Financial District / Embarcadero

Make a booking

2 people
19:30
Booked 157 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Wayfare Tavern

558 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Montgomery & Sansome
  • Area
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30–17:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • 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
    Muni: Clay & Montgomery stops; Sansome & Sacramento stops. Cable car stops one block away on California Street.
  • 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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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