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Wayfare Tavern

Wayfare Tavern

New American Restaurant and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Financial District, San Francisco
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    Lee H.
    "The burger, deviled eggs, and fried chicken are all pretty amazing."(42 Tips)
    Zach Aarons
    "The steak tartare is delicious as are the popovers and pork chop."(34 Tips)
    Frank D.
    "Definitely try the fried chicken... and say hi to Tyler Florence"(7 Tips)
    H K.
    "Beef tartare (on the large side) and deviled eggs were amazing."(23 Tips)
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  • Suraj A.
    Suraj AcharyaNovember 12, 2013
    You'll get fresh popovers with butter within about five minutes of sitting down. Eat them while they're warm! The stake tartare comes with green garlic popovers, which are delicious too.
  • Bommy
    BommyAugust 20, 2014
    Eat the popover with the most amazing salted butter. Definitely make reservations and go for the fried chicken, burger le grand, and doughnuts. Request to sit at the chef's counter for a kitchen show.
  • Men's Health Mag
    Men's Health MagAugust 3, 2014
    A killer house burger, made from five different cuts of grass-fed, dry-aged beef and topped with a slab of Cowgirl Creamery Mt. Tam cheese, roasted onions, and a couple slabs of bacon Read more
  • SFist
    SFistMarch 30, 2015
    The "restaurant-style" fried chicken is brined and thinly battered with well seasoned buttermilk batter, and garnished with roasted garlic, salt, fried herbs, and lemon, and it's damn good. Read more
  • SFGate
    SFGateMarch 18, 2015
    It's amazing what comes out of Tyler Florence's small kitchen at this multi-level restaurant. Try the ricotta and mint agnolotti in butter sauce with English peas, snap peas, and fava beans. Read more
  • Parham R.heart icon on user image
    Parham RouzbahaniDecember 5, 2018
    Got the East Coast and West Coast oysters and the house burger. Amazing food. Heard a lot of compliments about the fried chicken too. Will make sure to go again.
  • David R.heart icon on user image
    David RFebruary 25, 2017
    Wow! Like an upscale British pub if that makes sense. Fried chicken, mac n cheese, black truffle gnocchi, burger...get it all. Drinks are strong ;)
  • Philip S.heart icon on user image
    Philip SaulFebruary 9, 2017
    The mac and cheese was amazing. The fried chicken lives up to the reputation. The burger was good but mostly due to the awesome bun. The toffee dessert with the port pairing was great as well.
  • Julie K.heart icon on user image
    Julie KangAugust 12, 2014
    Everything on the menu is masterfully crafted, except flavor leans salty. Cocktails, poutine, fried chicken, deviled eggs: great. Surprisingly transcendent: their salads.
  • Keith W.heart icon on user image
    Keith WilsonJanuary 17, 2015
    Amazing staff and even more amazing food! Fried chicken is awesome, the burger with egg was incredible, oysters, deviled eggs, old school cocktails, everything is good! Can't wait to go back!
  • Amy H.
    Amy HollandsOctober 23, 2013
    Organic fried chicken, avocado & hearts of palm salad, roasted corn soup-yum. We sat at the chef's bar twice during our recent SF visit. Looks like the steak tartare & devil eggs are next on list!
  • J J.heart icon on user image
    J JohnMay 11
    Superb British pub fare in a beautifully designed dining room. Chips, salads, and a legendary burger make this place a must try. A++ service; love this place!
  • heat
    heatJuly 19, 2013
    This is a keeper. The food? Amazing! Fresh popovers accompany the delicious house specialty: Fried Chicken! But there’s more: you must order the Mac-N-Cheese, Deviled Eggs, and Bacon-Wrapped Dates.
  • Elizabeth B.heart icon on user image
    Elizabeth BursteinAugust 4, 2017
    Absolutely loved the popovers (taste like souffle), the half lobster was plenty, strawberry watermelon salad was yum!
  • Eater
    EaterJuly 27, 2011
    It’s hard to have a bad time at this frisky FiDi hotspot where solid renditions of Southern and San Francisco classics meet impressive cocktails. [Eater 38 Member] Read more
  • PILAR P.heart icon on user image
    PILAR PRENDESApril 15, 2015
    Fried chicken!! Brocolini! And sider! Make reservations because is really crowded! El lugar es súper trendy pero vale la pena!
  • Lauren
    LaurenNovember 11, 2013
    Order the organic fried chicken or the burger with an egg on top. They're both the best items on the menu. The popovers melt in your mouth, & the salted butter is an ABSOLUTE requirement.
  • Ualtar O.heart icon on user image
    Ualtar O'ReganOctober 12, 2020
    Fine fare in a classic bar/restaurant venue. Located in downtown San Francisco, close to Chinatown, Embarcadero Center and the Financial District.
  • Justin D.heart icon on user image
    Justin DiSantoAugust 31, 2014
    Fried chicken is excellent and the avocado and heart of Palm salad is tasty. Sitting by the fireplace can get warm and it's near the server station so high traffic.
  • nina m.
    nina muflehFebruary 18, 2013
    absolutely delicious! there's a bit of a draft towards the back of the room (behind the fireplace) which can be a killer.the food is awesome. all the appetizers are incredible.
  • Rob R.
    Rob RaySeptember 20, 2012
    Fried chicken. Poutine. Manhattans. Rinse and repeat. Seriously though, everything I've had here is amazing, so you'll be good no matter what. Their specials are legit, so no shyness!
  • Jackie F.heart icon on user image
    Jackie FeiFebruary 28, 2020
    Everything here is DELICIOUS! Ask for extra popovers, and don’t skip the Mac n cheese, beef tartare, Brussels sprouts, and the burger!
  • Sarah S.heart icon on user image
    Sarah StrehlerMarch 2, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Arguably one of my favourite restaurants in the city. The fried chicken is amazing! And save room for the donuts for dessert!
  • Ms H.
    Ms HeleneJuly 30, 2015
    Popovers with whipped butter & Burrata appetizer. Private dining room perfect for 30-40. Superb service
  • Zutanita R.heart icon on user image
    Zutanita RFebruary 22, 2015
    Wow, Popovers like Home made. Everything great. Is a hidden tresure in a lonely steren in San Francisco.
  • Gretchen S.heart icon on user image
    Gretchen SchrammMarch 8, 2019
    Fried chicken, burger, bone marrow, Mac and cheese, Brussel sprouts!! Absolutely delicious!!
  • Tanya N.heart icon on user image
    Tanya NahoumSeptember 11, 2017
    Really good American style food, perfect for after work or lunch with colleagues, upscale place with great service and great drinks!
  • Eater
    EaterJanuary 13, 2017
    Pair your fried chicken and popovers with a fireside seat at Tyler Florence's FiDi tavern. Read more
  • Ualtar O.heart icon on user image
    Ualtar O'ReganOctober 12, 2020
    The Organic Fried Chicken is excellent! Paired with Pumpkin Gnocchi and Burratta Whipped Potatoes makes a completely satisfying meal!
  • Alex C.
    Alex ChengMay 27, 2013
    I encourage you to fall in love with this place like I did. Sit by the chefs bar to see the magic in action. Take in the beautiful decor and enjoy the food.
  • Patrick C.
    Patrick ChamberlainAugust 7, 2016
    The fried chicken and burger we both great but the highlight of our lunch was the spring salad with compressed strawberries and peaches.
  • Helio M.heart icon on user image
    Helio MedeirosApril 9, 2016
    The steak tartare was awesome, hamburger not so much! You should try the homemade lemonade:)
  • Stephanyheart icon on user image
    StephanySeptember 9, 2018
    Make sure someone at the table gets the fried chicken. It’s by far the best in SF. Maybe ever.
  • Envolve Winery
    Envolve WineryMarch 6, 2013
    Make sure to try the Envolve Lennox Vineyard Pinot Noir! Will pair perfectly with the Organic Fried Chicken and Ribeye! Also perfect to share around the table with friends & family!
  • Mark Y.
    Mark YoltonJuly 20, 2014
    Steak tartare appetizer, fried chicken or short ribs entree, and either blueberry tart or donut dessert. You can't go wrong.
  • Diyana D.heart icon on user image
    Diyana D.July 21, 2016
    Trendy interior, absolutely delicious food! Their significant doughnut it's absolutely divine! 😍 + ultra friendly staff! I love that place!
  • H K.heart icon on user image
    H KFebruary 13, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Beef tartare (on the large side) and deviled eggs were amazing. Burger with egg was great.
  • Jon B.heart icon on user image
    Jon B.April 22, 2017
    Great lunch spot in the Fi Di. Friend chicken is outstanding, as are the fresh pop-overs with homemade butter.
  • Sofie G.heart icon on user image
    Sofie GrahamAugust 9, 2014
    Wayfare has surprisingly great food! I would recommend this place for a date night or getting together with friends. Have the octopus!
  • Kelly .
    Kelly 🍰October 27, 2012
    Grilled squid appetizer is a must. Cocktails are on the strong side and poorly executed. Watch out for how well done your meat is...Ordered the $50 American Kobe steak and medium rare was medium well
  • ScottySauce
    ScottySauceAugust 17, 2011
    Try the burger! This is grass fed beef brisket, cowgirl creamery cheese and bacon on a fantastic croissant like roll. if you like fried chicken your really gonna love theirs, OMG GOOD!
  • Zach Aarons
    Zach AaronsJanuary 4, 2012
    Beautiful interior blends contemporary design elements with old school tavern aesthetic. The steak tartare is delicious as are the popovers and pork chop. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
  • Jinnie L.
    Jinnie LDecember 2, 2014
    organic fried chicken is pretty good! kobe tartare n ox tail pountine are yum too :) friendly staff~ perfect for any occasion!
  • Craig V.heart icon on user image
    Craig VillamorNovember 26, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    There are 3 things I come here for: fried chicken, poutine, cocktails. All good.
  • THOMAS L.heart icon on user image
    THOMAS LAYMANSeptember 26, 2021
    Steak Tartar to die for! Fried chicken and waffles have the secret mushrooms and bacon. So so good! Great wait staff too
  • The Daily Meal
    The Daily MealJune 30, 2011
    Tuck into roasted bone marrow, the steak frites, or the Wayfare burger and add a couple of glasses of wine and an order of sticky toffee pudding for truly perfect date fodder. Read more
  • Erin O.heart icon on user image
    Erin O'QuinnFebruary 26, 2017
    The fried chicken is excellent! The deviled eggs are generous in size, so keep that in mind. Enjoy the popovers!
  • Adrian G.
    Adrian GarciaMay 23, 2011
    Fried chicken is amazing is fried with lots of herbs and you can taste each individual flavor! Sit at the chef's counter and you can see them prepare everything! Great service as well.
  • Jerry C.heart icon on user image
    Jerry CJune 16, 2015
    The fried chicken is awesome and you get a lot. Just make sure they give you the right doggie bag claim ck.
  • Nancy P.
    Nancy PanJuly 30, 2011
    I come here for the popovers! Bone marrow is amazing, but not here in the summer. Steak tartar, deviled eggs & fried chicken are also winners! Reserve weeks early so ur not eating at 5:15 or 9:45pm!
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