San Francisco Restaurants

Hayes Street Grill

Hayes Street Grill Review

Arrive here just as local music lovers are folding their napkins and heading off for the 8 pm curtain at the nearby Opera House and you'll snag a table and some perfectly fresh (and local) seafood. Much of the fish—sea bass, yellowfin tuna, swordfish—is simply grilled and served with a choice of sauces from beurre blanc to lemon-and-caper butter. A pile of crisp, thin Belgian frites rides alongside the grilled offerings. Brass coat hooks, white tablecloths, a long bar, and a mix of banquettes and tables define the traditional San Francisco look of this three-decades-old seafood stronghold. Folks who eschew water-based fare will be happy to know a flat-iron steak and thick pork chops are on the menu, in addition to an excellent burger. Anyone on a budget will want to come after 7:30 for the three-course prix-fixe menu priced at just $33.

    Restaurant Details

  • No lunch weekends.

Member Reviews

  • TC, from MN
    11/24/09

    Easy to locate, Hayes St. Grill serves excellent, simple fish with a choice of sauce as their signature. Salads are a delight. The room is rather spare in decor and can get a bit noisy if the crowd is large, but service is perfect. The after 7PM prix fix dinner is a real deal.

    Ratings details: Food: 5 | Atmosphere: 4 | Service: 5 | Value: 5
  • frankcarr, from bosotn
    3/24/07

    terrific seafood and very good service. We arrived just after the crush for the performance and were treated to a quiet evening. The petrale sole was delicious as was the tuna; salads also top notch.

    Ratings details: Food: 5 | Atmosphere: 4 | Service: 4 | Value: 4
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