Award-winning

Nightbird

4.9

719 Reviews

$50 and over

Californian

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Nightbird offers a $195/person 6 Course 6 Bite Menu, from chef, owner and James Beard Nominated, Kim Alter. It is an elegant boutique restaurant in the heart of San Francisco (Hayes Valley) embracing California's freshest, seasonal, local ingredients.
Please understand we have 10 tables in our dining room, for that reason we do have the policy below.
Cancellation policy: If cancelled after the 48 hour window,
we charge the card on file $195 per person.
For parties over 4 people, one weeks notice is needed for a cancellation. If cancelled after the 5 working day window, we charge the card on file $195 per person.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 5, 2023

8:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Bar Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:30 am
Phone number
(415) 829-7565
Website
http://nightbirdrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Women
Executive chef
Kim Alter
Catering
For any Catering Inquiries please contact events@nightbirdrestaurant.com

Location
330 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Cross street
Hayes Street at Linden Alley
Parking details
Parking Garages Near to us:Performing Arts Garage @ 360 Gough St.Garage @ 110 Franklin StreetLiberty Park Management @150 Hayes St.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Bar Bites at Linden Room
Multiple dates available
A delicious snacky experience of 10 bites made by Kim Alter, served in our bar LindenRoom. The menu changes daily, $85 per person (exclusive of tax, gratuity and beverages)
New Year's Eve at Nightbird
$295.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2023 only
As the year draws to a close, Nightbird has planned a special event to mark the arrival of the new year. This will be an exquisite evening filled with delightful cuisine, drinks, and the joyous ambiance that accompanies the countdown to a new year. Cancelation Policy: For a full refund of your reservation fee, we require a minimum of 7 days advance notice for cancellations or adjustments to your reservation. Cancellation of your reservation within 7 days, including reducing the number of guests in your party, relinquishes your prepaid menu fee. Should you no longer be able to make your reservation, you are welcome to transfer it to someone else, as you would tickets to a concert, the theater, or sports match.

What 719 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
5Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Best Service
San Francisco Bay Area
Californian
San Francisco
Best Overall
San Francisco
Best Food
San Francisco
Best Service
San Francisco
Great for fine wines
San Francisco
Californian

719 Reviews

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TusharD
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent ambiance, service, staff and most importantly the 11 courses were delicious!!!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This might be one of the best meals I’ve ever had in my life. The attention to detail, the presentation, the combination of flavors, the essence of flavors in various dishes, all perfect. The wine pairing was excellent and highly recommended. Service was outstanding - professional, knowledgeable, but yet friendly and accessible. This is not a pretentious place for being such a fine dining experience. Highly highly recommend you go.
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ManuelE
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely enjoyable experience! A surprise at every course. I was on a first date. Now, how do we top our experience at Nightbird?
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VyMi
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious. Have eaten here twice now and nothing disappoints.
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VictoriaD
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Impressive service, delicious food. First 3 bites were unspeakable.
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lagrosse
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious!!! You will eventually get full! It's like eating a fine dining buffet one bit at the time; it takes about 2-2.5 hours to finish. Overall, the service was delightful! Staff was courteous and respectful and made us laugh a bit. We will come back again.
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NedM
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
An evening at Nightbird is the true embodiment of dining as theater. The whole experience was truly exceptional and memorable with the food being front and center. All interactions with staff were warm and inviting and the chef/owner Kim Alter came out to thank us at the end of our meal. Each course was beautifully plated and the flavors were incredible. This is the perfect restaurant for a special occasion where you will be treated to a very special meal and dining experience.
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tomm
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a treat this was! So glad we decided to try. A culinary experience well worth the price.
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ErikaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was very gourmet. The wine pairing was terrific. I enjoyed the quiet, subdued atmosphere.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
It was a wonderful experience, and the service was incredible. However, the price was a bit high to leave still hungry. Definitely a note worthy experience, and a memory I will treasure, just a bit overpriced for the actual amount of food we got.
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AmandaS
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I chose Nightbird to celebrate my birthday and am so glad I did. The tasting menu was exquisite, with the flavors of each course building on each other, and the accompanying wine was delicious. Service was friendly and informed, and everyone at the table felt well-cared for. A really lovely evening!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best meals I have had in a long time anywhere in the world. There should be a Michelin star(s) coming!!! Higher executed food and service than I have experienced at recent 2 star Michelin meals. The thought that goes into to each dish is evident. Get your table while you can for a first class Michelin level meal and top notch service. Will definitely go back at my first opportunity!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome experience. Loved the wine pairings and all the small plates.
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Britt
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The dinner and service were fantastic. We had a show to get to at the Orpheum theatre at 8pm and the restaurant was able to get us out the door by 7:30 without making the experience feel rushed. They also were able to accommodate our various food aversions with ease.
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Alexa
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another delicious meal at Nightbird! This is one of our favorite restaurants in town for too many reasons to even list (food, service, creativity, consistency, ambiance, etc). The day of the dead meal is amazing, definitely worth a trip before it changes over, but every iteration of their menu has been fantastic. If you’re reading this review and trying to decide where to go, you should definitely pick Nightbird. It’s the only restaurant in town we trusted to top off the last night of our wedding weekend with the last few guests. And now that everyone is gone, we’re still enjoying the treats they gave us at the end of the meal to take home.
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MonekaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Made our one year anniversary so special! Thank you to all the staff that signed our anniversary card that the restaurant provided. Definitely coming back what a wonderful experience
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious, complex, and memorable. Would highly recommend!!!
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EZZZ
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really good food. Flavor complex yet balanced. Concept of el dia del muertos was really nice. Def will go back.
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Britcrit
San Francisco
35 reviews
vip
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Confused about where the entrance was and the initial impression of the interior was a little disappointing - but we came for the food and here there was much to appreciate. Must say not every course was a hit - for me, the oyster course was just a little to briny - but almost all the other courses were full of really interesting flavors and all were incredibly well presented. There was so much creativity in the menu thats its impossible to describe, but it was really a fantastic experience. Hats off to Kim Alter. I can only imagine what fun she has creating these amazing menus!!
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ChristinaZ
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We wanted a special dinner after a special concert, and Nightbird really delivered! Food was fabulous, and service was sensational -- definitely a memorable experience.
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WillD
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food in a nicely curated and understated atmosphere.
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MeeshCG
Las Vegas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you are looking for a special dinner to celebrate - even if it is as simple as life, this is the place. The attention to detail, artistry on the plate and care you feel will make you slow down and savour the moment. Nightbird is a must when visiting San Francisco.
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motogp
Greater Boston
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing. The food here is absolutely on par or even better than many Michelin starred restaurants. It’s creative but not weird. There are layers of flavors with each dish that leave you saying, “wow, I have never experienced that taste before.” And if you are vegetarian, the dishes are just as creative and interesting . No compromise there. The service is impeccable and professional. But unlike many Michelin starred restaurants, the service is friendly, welcoming, unpretentious. Will go back here for sure.
1 person found this helpful
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AubreyT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a joy and delight being guided through such a thoughtful and delicious meal.
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DianeS
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love the reflections and bringing all the courses together.
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Alex
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic experience. - Not only tastebuds-pleasing, but aesthetically pleasing as well: from interiors to dinnerware. - Amazing service: profound attention to details and personal diet restrictions, knowledgeable yet lively interactions.
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MarkA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Mark was great. The quail egg was spectacular. And the whole tasting menu was well thought out.
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MarthaC
Milwaukee
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such an amazing place. The food is incredible, and the service is perfect.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service Great food Great wine Great night!! Thank you!!!!
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SandraB
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and dining experience was amazing! Perfect for a special night out.
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CMRead
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was so good and the service was excellent. The wine pairing was delicious. Overall amazing!
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
From start to finish this was a world-class dining experience. Would highly recommend to anyone in the Bay Area.
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David
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Stellar!! One of the best meals I've had in many years. Domestic and world traveler and was very very impressed by the flavors, nuances, preparations, textures... absolutely fantastic. Service and wine pairings were spot on.... a wonderful experience and will recommend to friends traveling to SF!
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KKFoodLover
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best tasting menu in the city that is still under $200. Everything is top notch and I don't understand why they are not yet michelin starred.
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TonyA
French Polynesia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot for a romantic date. Worthy of your money.
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ConorK
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tremendous meal! The staff was incredibly informative and knowledgeable. My favorite item was the “taste of the sea” but the squab was also wonderful and the bread was superior.
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Sophie
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Did regular and pescatarian tasting menu. Beautiful. Delicious. Staff seems to love what they do. Not a special occasion for us but they made the evening special. I would recommend for a special occasion. Dramatic but casual. Well-curated experience. Top.
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STEVENW
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exquisite birthday meal. The food was outstanding and the service was even better.
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ElizabethS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What an impeccable dining experience. The food was delicious and the presentation was creative & captivating to the eye & palate. The service was absolutely wonderful and exceeded our expectations. The staff was knowledgeable and very kind. Thank you for a wonderful evening that we won't forget soon!
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SFRunningGirl
San Francisco
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We took our son here to celebrate his 21st birthday and were so glad that we did. The service, food and ambiance was impeccable and he could not have felt more special and cared for. The service staff in particular went out of their way to make sure every aspect of the evening was memorable. We have been to this lovely restaurant in the past but last night was in a league of its own. Thank you!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

FAQs

Nightbird is rated 4.9 stars by 719 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 5, 2023

8:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

330 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross street
Hayes Street at Linden Alley
Neighborhood
Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Bar Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:30 am
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking Garages Near to us:Performing Arts Garage @ 360 Gough St.Garage @ 110 Franklin StreetLiberty Park Management @150 Hayes St.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Women
Executive chef
Kim Alter
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://nightbirdrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(415) 829-7565
Catering
For any Catering Inquiries please contact events@nightbirdrestaurant.com

Nightbird

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Bar Bites at Linden Room

New Year's Eve at Nightbird

Main

BEIGNET AND CAVIAR

QUAIL EGG

TASTE OF THE OCEAN

SPOT PRAWN, TOMATO, NASTURTIUM

MILK BREAD, BONE MARROW, PERSILLADE

CHAWANMUSHI

CRAB, MOLE, ROOTS

TAMALE

SQUAB, PERIGOURDINE, CHANTERELLE

SOURDOUGH WITH BUTTER

COFFEE AND DOUGHNUTS

WAGYU SHORTRIB, POTATO, CRUNCH

FRUIT TERRINE, SHISO

“ICE BOX CAKE”

STRAWBERRY PUFF, COCOA AND PASSIONFRUIT TART, SALTED CARAMEL EGG

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

FAQs

How is Nightbird restaurant rated?

Is Nightbird currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information

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