Davies Symphony Hall

Restaurants and Hotels

There are many restaurants and hotels near Davies Symphony Hall that are convenient for pre-concert dining. If you drive to the Symphony, dining near the hall is also a great way to secure parking spots before the regular concert rush. Many of these restaurants get crowded on concert nights, so it’s wise to make reservations. For additional information about any of these establishments, we recommend visiting each restaurant’s Web site or SFGate.com’s dining section for restaurant reviews.

Absinthe Brasserie & Bar (415) 551-1590
www.absinthe.com
398 Hayes Street (at Gough). French Bistro. Reservations strongly recommended.

Ananda Fuara Vegetarian Restaurant (415) 621-1994
www.anandafuara.com
1298 Market Street (at Larkin). Vegetarian Cuisine. Reservations not accepted.

California Pizza Kitchen (415) 436-9380
www.cpk.com
Civic Center, 524 Van Ness Avenue (between Golden Gate Street and McAllister). California Cuisine. Reservations not accepted.

Caffe Della Stelle (415) 252-1110
www.caffedelle.citysearch.com
395 Hayes Street (at Gough). Italian Cuisine. Reservations recommended.

Canto do Brazil (415) 626-8727
www.cantodobrazilrestaurant.com/
41 Franklin Street (between Page and Oak). Authentic Brazilian Cuisine. Reservations recommended.

Chevy’s (415) 621-8200
www.chevys.com
590 Van Ness Avenue (at Golden Gate Avenue). Mexican-influenced Cuisine. Reservations accepted.

Citizen Cake (415) 861-2228
www.citizencake.com
399 Grove Street (at Gough). California Cuisine. Reservations strongly recommended.

Indigo Restaurant (415) 673-9353
www.indigorestaurant.com
687 McAllister Street (between Gough and Franklin). California/American Cuisine. Reservations recommended.

Hayes Street Grill (415) 863-5545
www.hayesstreetgrill.com
320 Hayes Street (between Gough and Franklin). Seafood. Reservations strongly recommended.

Jade Bar (415) 869-1900
www.jadebar.com
650 Gough Street (at McAllister). Asian small plates, light fare. Reservations not accepted.

Jardiniere (415) 861-5555
www.jardiniere.com
300 Grove Street (at Franklin). French/California Cuisine. Reservations strongly recommended.

Laurels Cuban Restaurant (415) 934-1575
205 Oak Street (at Gough). Cuban Cuisine. Reservations accepted.

Mandarin Villa Restaurant (415) 863-9191
101 Oak Street (at Franklin). Mandarin, Hunan and Szechuan Cuisine. Reservations recommended.

Market Street Grill (415) 487-4414
www.marketstreetgrillsf.com
1231 Market Street

Max’s Opera Café (415) 771-7300
www.maxsworld.com 
601 Van Ness Avenue (at Golden Gate Avenue). American Cuisine. Reservations not accepted.

Opera Plaza Sushi (415) 292-9997
601 Van Ness Avenue (at Golden Gate). Sushi. Reservations recommended.

paul K (415) 552-7132
www.paulkrestaurant.com
199 Gough Street (at Oak). Modern Mediterranean Cuisine. Reservations strongly recommended.

Sauce (415) 252-1369
www.saucesf.com
131 Gough Street (between Oak and Page). American Bar and Bistro. Reservations recommended.

Sushi Hana (415) 775-5800
www.sushihanasf.com
800 Van Ness (at Eddy). Sushi. Reservations accepted.

Suppenküche (415) 252-9289
www.suppenkuche.com
525 Laguna Street (at Hayes). German Cuisine. Reservations accepted for parties over six.

Stelline (415) 626-4292
330 Gough Street (between Linden and Hayes). Italian Cuisine. Reservations recommended.

Thépin Thai Cuisine (415) 863-9335
www.thepinthai.ypguides.net/
298 Gough Street (at Fell). Authentic Thai Cuisine. Reservations recommended.

Zuni Café (415) 552-2522
www.zunicafe.com/
1658 Market Street (at Gough). California Cuisine. Reservations strongly recommended.

Soluna Cafe and Lounge (415) 621-2200
www.solunasf.com/
272 McAllister st. (at Larkin). California Cuisine. Reservations accepted.

HOTELS

Preferred Hotel Partner
335 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 397-7000
www.westinstfrancis.com
Opened more than a century ago on March 21, 1904, The Westin St. Francis still today maintains its preeminence as San Francisco's center of social, theatrical and business life. Renowned for luxury accommodations and excellent service, The Westin St. Francis continues to preserve its rich history and elegance while enhancing the guest experience with fresh, innovative concepts. The only hotel located on San Francisco's famous Union Square, The Westin St. Francis is just steps from world class shopping, dining, theatres and art galleries. For reservations and more information, call (415) 397-7000, toll free (800) 917-7458 or visit www.westinstfrancis.com.


Where to Stay Near Davies Symphony Hall

Inn at the Opera
333 Fulton Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 863-8400
www.innattheoperahotel.com
Just one and a half blocks from Davies Symphony Hall, the Inn is an intimate boutique-type hotel with a friendly staff.

Hotel Whitcomb
1231 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103-1411
(415) 626-8000
www.hotelwhitcomb.com
This is a large hotel with over 450 rooms and many amenities, within easy walking distance of Davies Symphony Hall.

Queen Anne Hotel
1590 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 441-2828
www.queenanne.com 
The Queen Anne Hotel is less than a five minute drive to Davies Symphony Hall, located just north of Japantown. The hotel was built in 1890 and has been restored to Victorian splendor, including rooms with period antiques and working fireplaces.

Other Neighborhoods

Campton Place
340 Stockton Street, San Francisco, California 94108
(415) 781-5555
www.tajhotels.com
An historic site, the hotel marries two early twentieth century buildings and has a classical European charm. With an ambience that exudes privacy, warmth and luxury.

Huntington Hotel & Spa
1075 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 474-5400
www.huntingtonhotel.com
On scenic Nob Hill, the luxurious Huntington Hotel offers good-sized rooms with high-speed internet connections, an indoor swimming pool, and extensive spa. 

Ritz Carlton
600 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 296-7465
www.ritzcarlton.com/hotels/san_francisco/
The Ritz Carlton is a 5-star/5-diamond hotel located on the east side of Nob Hill. The rooms provide a modem/data port for internet connections.

The Adagio
550 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 775-5000
www.thehoteladagio.com
Recently remodeled, The Adagio features modern interiors with clean lines and good-sized rooms with modem and data ports. The Adagio is located near the theater district and offers a town car service in the mornings.

Handlery Hotel
351 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 781-7800
www.handlery.com
The Handlery Hotel is a nice mid-range hotel in the downtown area near the famed Union Square shopping district. The Handlery Hotel is a family-owned hotel with a friendly atmosphere. Their rooms have wireless internet capability.

(Aug 2005)