Haight-Ashbury Restaurants

There is one word to describe Hobson’s Choice: rumtastic. Actually, there are two words: punch bowls. If you put them all together, there are three words to describe Hobson’s: rumtastic punch bowls. Hobson’s Choice claims to have the largest selection of rum available in any bar in the country, and one look at the back of this bar will confirm it. Swing in and grab one of their signature cocktails or grab an entire bowl of punch for you and your friends. Comfortable seating in this Victorian-inspired bar will have you wondering what took you so long to choose Hobson’s.

Drinks in mason jars, filament light bulbs, and bartenders with full mustaches, The Alembic on Haight Street is the quintessential American restaurant and cocktail bar. The menu features dishes that fuse new flavor combinations that explode with every bite. Suckling Pig paired with fennel, peach, cippolini, pickled mustard seed and black pepper jus, and Bone Marrow accompanying caper gremolata and garlic confit are just some of the exciting dishes. Guests can match their tasty entrees with one of Alembic handcrafted cocktails, like the Poop Deck Cocktail—blends cognac, port wine, and blackberry brandy— or the new school Vice Grip, Araku coffee …

The craving for Indian food is one that can hardly be ignored. Each dish consists of distinct flavors that make the mouth water and the stomach cry until satisfied. While others search to fill this desire, those in the Inner Sunset neighborhood can head to Tikka Masala for the perfect relief. One noticeable bonus is that dine-in customers can sip complementary chai tea while enjoying their meal. The menu features the namesake of Tikka Masala, in either meat or veggie style, but also favorites like lamb wraps and Chicken Kofta. Non-meateaters also have a place with vegetarian options such as …

The Peaceful World Café is part of the historical Red Victorian in the Haight-Ashbury District. The Red Victorian is a world famous museum, bed and breakfast, and hospitality center that stood at the heart of the social and ecological movements of the 1960’s. The Peaceful World Café is adorned with vintage and bohemian décor and a free-spirited attitude. The café offers a small menu of vegetarian, vegan and organic entrees, in addition to pastries and fair trade coffees. Enjoy entertainment day and night including live music, poetry readings, films, and guest speakers. Browse the numerous artwork displays and conversation cards, …

Dive-y, casual, and technically but not exclusively a gay bar, Trax is the only gay bar on Haight. The signature drink is the “Bitchin’ Bloody Mary” which has a spicy cocktail mix garnished with pickled green beans, pickled asparagus, pickled mini onion, and celery. Cheap drinks and a festive atmosphere is what keeps people coming back to Trax, and legend has it, this bar is haunted! The famously friendly bartenders will be sure drinks are always full, and the music selection is second to none. For strong drinks at a great price and an all around good time, check out …

Located on Haight St, Crepe Express serves creative crepe desserts for everyone to enjoy. Crepes at Crepe Express come in all different flavors. You can order taste toppings like Nutella, apple cinnamon, and La Parisienne (Nutella, bananas, and whipped cream). If you are ever on Haight St, stop by Crepe Express and indulge.

The Haight-Ashbury location of San Francisco’s famed Squat & Gobble is one of the local creperie's five expanded locations. Open daily from 8am-10pm, Squat & Gobble offers any item on the menu at any time of day. If you feel like a Grilled Prime Rib Melt at 8:30 in the morning, they will make it happen, or if you feel like Huevos Ranchos for dinner, not a problem. Saturday & Sunday feature an exclusive brunch menu served before 3pm and includes specialties such as the Crispy Corned Beef Hash, utilizing “Robert’s Famous Corned Beef”, and Biscuits & Gravy. Squat & …

In its new space on Divisadero at Grove, Bar Crudo is a bustling restaurant reminiscent of a hip loft. The focus of the sparse and well-chosen menu is raw fish infused with creative sauces and garnishes with not a grain of sushi rice in sight. There are a few well-executed cooked fish and seafood dishes as well. If you hunger for thick steaks and mounds of buttered carbohydrates, Bar Crudo is not for you. If your dreams, however, are of Butterfish accented with Meyer lemon tapenade or Arctic Char with a drop of horse radish cream, don’t let its overwhelming …

At Blue Front Café, the cooks prepare the freshest Mediterranean cuisine in the Haight Ashbury district. Their menu has a wide selection of Mediterranean dishes like Gyros combination plate and Falafels. In addition, Blue Front Café has an assortment of other choices. Pick from their selection of classic sandwiches and wraps if you’re not in the mood for Mediterranean cuisine. Open for breakfast, Blue Front is the great place for get your morning fix before work or on your day off. Indoor seating only, Blue Front has a quaint atmosphere with open seating.

Best of Thai Noodle started off as a member of the chain restaurant King of Thai Noodle. However in a couple of months, branched off to explore their own unique style and menu and they did. Now, Best of Thai Noodle serves over 50 dishes of delicious Thai cuisine to hungry guest every day. Open for lunch and dinner, guests can enjoy Best of Thai Noodle after or before shopping Haight Ashbury’s eclectic boutiques. Known for closing late, Best of Thai is great late night spot to head to after a night of fun and laughs with friends. Indoor seating …

In this day and age, it's hard to find a friendly neighborhood bar with a great selection of beer and traditional pub food, as well as some modern favorites. It's even more difficult to find an establishment that provides all of these things and brews its own award-winning beer; welcome to Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery. Located on the corner of Haight and Masonic, Magnolia provides an authentic pub experience with a healthy helping of superior quality, gourmet dishes, and exotic beer. The brew at Magnolia consistently takes home medals from some of the country's most prestigious competitions, and earns the …

Big Slice Pizza on Haight Ashbury serves just that in its name, a big freaking slice of pizza. They provide huge slices of pizza topped with stomach-filling toppings like the pesto and potato pizza and meat lovers. Pizza lovers can grab a seat in their quaint dining area or grab their slices and eat on the go. Big Slice Pizza is open late nights for those guests that want to get a quick bit to eat after the bars have closed on Haight Ashbury.

Located in Haight-Asbury, San Francisco’s most colorful Historic district, lies a Tapas restaurant and bar that revolutionizes the marriage of healthy dining and intense flavor. Caribbean and Cajun flavors are staple of importance at Cha Cha Cha, a restaurant that can prove that eating healthy doesn’t mean you have to eat bland. Serving up spicy, hot dishes such as Lechon Asado (roast leg of pork), and Arroz Con Pollo (roasted chicken with spicy vegetables), guests can be introduced to new flavors as well as dine on classic flavors. With options for lunch and dinner as well as drinks and dessert, …

If you are looking for a great fabulous restaurant while shopping the on Haight St, Bia’s Restaurant & Wine Bar is the place to go. Overlooking San Francisco’s Haight St, Bia’s Restaurant & Wine Bar serves Mediterranean cuisine. Only using organic produce, Bia’s menu offers a vast list of healthy yet delicious sandwiches, salads, and pasta dishes. Guest will find it easily to find something they will enjoy on their menu. Also, Bia’s offers Brunch on the weekends. Weekend shoppers can start or end their shopping day with delicious breakfast choices and mimosas.

Asqew Grill has been open since 1999, serving the great people of San Francisco tasty skewer with your choice of protein or vegetables. To go along with their skewers, Asqew Grill has delicious side choice like Grilled Mascarpone Polenta or Citrus Cous Cous. If you are not in the mood for skewers, Asqew Grill has other choices like Classic BBQ Ribs or Chicken and burger options like their popular Black-n-Blue Burger.

Located in the Haight and Ashbury neighborhood, All You Knead serves American style cuisine and provides a diner feel for you and your guest. In addition, All You Knead has a great vegetarian and vegan options that change constantly to bring a new looks and tastes. Also, their Eggs Benedicts is the crowd favorite at All You Knead, providing a breakfast dish to everyone.