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14 Top-Notch Restaurants Near the Orpheum Theater

Head to these restaurants and bars for a pre-show dinner or a post-show drink

by Paolo Bicchieri
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by Paolo Bicchieri
Joseph Weaver

Coming to San Francisco for a Broadway show, be it the massively successful Hamilton or a perennial favorite such as The Lion King or Les Miserables, is as timeless a tradition as digging into Dungeness crab at Fisherman’s Wharf. There are a host of theaters throughout downtown San Francisco, with the city’s Theater District spanning portions of Union Square, the Tenderloin, and Civic Center. The Orpheum Theater sits just off Market Street, in the heart of it all. Try any of these 14 excellent restaurants and bars before or after seeing Aaron Burr, sir, or Mufasa grace the stage.

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Corzetti

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The newest restaurant from the Back of House restaurant group is a testament to Italian coastal fare. That means diners can look forward to shellfish ciuppin, a seafood stew similar to cioppino, and snappy paired wines such as Muscadet and Chablis just kitty-corner from the Curran theater.

398 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 314-5288
(415) 314-5288
Restaurant. Michelle Min

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Tenderheart

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This Market Street restaurant is on the first floor of the relatively new LINE Hotel and is a smart choice for any fans of crispy duck, creamy potatoes, and sweet and sour quail. For anyone staying the night in the city, Tenderheart just rolled out a breakfast menu, too, featuring bodega-style breakfast sandwiches and scallion crepes. 

Valet & Drop-off at 33 Turk St, 970 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 523-9797
(415) 523-9797
A white plate with fried quail over thin slices of fermented pineapple. Patricia Chang

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Outta Sight Pizza

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Outta Sight co-owner and operator Eric Ehler is a man of the people, a true San Francisco champ. He’s the first to say that the city is worth loving and its food, including his own slice shop which also runs the food program at venue Great American Music Hall, is top tier. Try the Madonna pie.

422 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 829-3108
(415) 829-3108
The exterior of Outta Sight Pizza. Patricia Chang

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La Bande

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This Spanish outfit is located inside the Proper Hotel, making it a logical choice for anyone staying the night in the city after that riveting performance at the American Conservatory Theater. Still, for local diners, La Bande is wonderful for its deviled eggs, litany of tapas, and robust cocktail list.

1100 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(628) 895-2039
(628) 895-2039
Tinned fish at La Bande La Bande

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Charmaine's Rooftop Bar & Lounge

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Rare might be the evening in San Francisco where a rooftop restaurant for dinner seems ideal. But, when that late-summer weather does strike, Charmaine’s on McAllister Street is there. Pre-show drinks make sense here, but don’t sleep on dishes including tomatoes with burrata, fish tacos, and elegant pastrami steamed buns. 

45 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(628) 895-2039
(628) 895-2039
Patricia Chang

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Chao Pescao

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This restaurant just across the street from City Hall is a welcome reprieve from any downtown madness and an ideal destination for happy hour cocktails and a side order of tostones. Owner Rene Denis brings his Colombian and Cuban roots to bear with gorgeous bocadillos and empanadas alongside heftier entrees such as the Tajin-fried chicken and vegan ropa vieja.

272 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 621-2200
(415) 621-2200
The interior of Chao Pescao including turquoise barstools and a long modern bar. Chao Pescao

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Smuggler's Cove

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There’s maybe nowhere better to end a night near the Theater District than the low-lit vibey rum paradise Smuggler’s Cove. This speakeasy-style bar is usually full of merriment, and guests are free to try either the ground-floor bar or basement-level lounge, whichever looks less busy. Head here for a bit of excitement before heading home. 

650 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 869-1900
(415) 869-1900
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BAIA

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Italian food without all the meat never tasted so good. Two-story plant-based palace Baia is a must-try for symphony and theater fans given its proximity to local venues. Unlike vegan neighbor Om Sabor, Baia will be busier and not quite as easy to secure a walk-in. Reserve in advance.

300 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 861-0625
(415) 861-0625
A view of the mezzanine and chandelier at Baia. Baia

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Om Sabor

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Providing all the fare at audiophile bar Phonobar, Dhanistha Rivera and Luis Flores run Om Sabor like it’s their third culture, transnational vegan baby. And the love is felt: Om Sabor is amongst the most accessible upscale vegan food in San Francisco, making it fantastic for a last-minute meal before hitting a show.

370 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(831) 291-3773
(831) 291-3773

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Teakwood

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From the same minds behind super successful Burma Love comes Hayes Valley’s newest must-try for fans of food from the region surrounding present-day Myanmar in Asia. Boasting a spacious dining room of handsome dark green and brown decor, Teakwood’s newness in the area means walk-ins are likely to succeed. Head here for fried calamari, sesame chicken, pork belly, and inventive cocktails such as the $17 Mandalay Highball starring Japanese whiskey. 

399 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 874-9000
(415) 874-9000

Hayes Street Grill

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For a bit of class before the show, Hayes Street Grill keeps the posh vibes rolling with its classic ambiance and decadent fare. Being a seafood outfit, the restaurant’s menu changes daily with all of the seafood certified by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch. This restaurant is just a block from Davies Symphony, so make sure to book a table in advance due to high traffic times relating to theater schedules.  

320 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 863-5545
(415) 863-5545

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Rad Radish

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If you’re coming to San Francisco with kids in tow, maybe for a Lion King show at the Orpheum, Rad Radish is a smart choice for late lunch or dinner. Everything is vegan, but the menu is full of more-than-passable pizzas, sandwiches, and burgers. Plus, the ambiance is chipper and bright for diners of all ages.

301 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 916-8548
(415) 916-8548
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The Madrigal

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This Van Ness Avenue bar and restaurant is a fine choice for anyone looking to watch the buses fly by as they cozy into a seasonal cocktail and plate of oysters. Things are on the pricier side here, but close proximity to the Theater District is a major win; it’s just under a half-mile walk to the Orpheum or a super fast Uber away.

100 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 796-2531
(415) 796-2531
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Martuni's

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This martini and piano karaoke haven is for the true diehards, as it’s just under a mile from the Orpheum — though that’s nothing by Uber. Martuni’s is a longtime favorite on the corner of Valencia and Market streets for poetry shows, show tunes, and cheap, phenomenal cocktails. Head over for a post-show nightcap or a pre-show nip.

4 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 241-0205
(415) 241-0205

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Corzetti

398 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The newest restaurant from the Back of House restaurant group is a testament to Italian coastal fare. That means diners can look forward to shellfish ciuppin, a seafood stew similar to cioppino, and snappy paired wines such as Muscadet and Chablis just kitty-corner from the Curran theater.

398 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 314-5288
(415) 314-5288
Restaurant. Michelle Min

Tenderheart

Valet & Drop-off at 33 Turk St, 970 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102

This Market Street restaurant is on the first floor of the relatively new LINE Hotel and is a smart choice for any fans of crispy duck, creamy potatoes, and sweet and sour quail. For anyone staying the night in the city, Tenderheart just rolled out a breakfast menu, too, featuring bodega-style breakfast sandwiches and scallion crepes. 

Valet & Drop-off at 33 Turk St, 970 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 523-9797
(415) 523-9797
A white plate with fried quail over thin slices of fermented pineapple. Patricia Chang

Outta Sight Pizza

422 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Outta Sight co-owner and operator Eric Ehler is a man of the people, a true San Francisco champ. He’s the first to say that the city is worth loving and its food, including his own slice shop which also runs the food program at venue Great American Music Hall, is top tier. Try the Madonna pie.

422 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 829-3108
(415) 829-3108
The exterior of Outta Sight Pizza. Patricia Chang

La Bande

1100 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102

This Spanish outfit is located inside the Proper Hotel, making it a logical choice for anyone staying the night in the city after that riveting performance at the American Conservatory Theater. Still, for local diners, La Bande is wonderful for its deviled eggs, litany of tapas, and robust cocktail list.

1100 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(628) 895-2039
(628) 895-2039
Tinned fish at La Bande La Bande

Charmaine's Rooftop Bar & Lounge

45 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Rare might be the evening in San Francisco where a rooftop restaurant for dinner seems ideal. But, when that late-summer weather does strike, Charmaine’s on McAllister Street is there. Pre-show drinks make sense here, but don’t sleep on dishes including tomatoes with burrata, fish tacos, and elegant pastrami steamed buns. 

45 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(628) 895-2039
(628) 895-2039
Patricia Chang

Chao Pescao

272 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102

This restaurant just across the street from City Hall is a welcome reprieve from any downtown madness and an ideal destination for happy hour cocktails and a side order of tostones. Owner Rene Denis brings his Colombian and Cuban roots to bear with gorgeous bocadillos and empanadas alongside heftier entrees such as the Tajin-fried chicken and vegan ropa vieja.

272 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 621-2200
(415) 621-2200
The interior of Chao Pescao including turquoise barstools and a long modern bar. Chao Pescao

Smuggler's Cove

650 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102

There’s maybe nowhere better to end a night near the Theater District than the low-lit vibey rum paradise Smuggler’s Cove. This speakeasy-style bar is usually full of merriment, and guests are free to try either the ground-floor bar or basement-level lounge, whichever looks less busy. Head here for a bit of excitement before heading home. 

650 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 869-1900
(415) 869-1900
Smuggler’s Cove

BAIA

300 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Italian food without all the meat never tasted so good. Two-story plant-based palace Baia is a must-try for symphony and theater fans given its proximity to local venues. Unlike vegan neighbor Om Sabor, Baia will be busier and not quite as easy to secure a walk-in. Reserve in advance.

300 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 861-0625
(415) 861-0625
A view of the mezzanine and chandelier at Baia. Baia

Om Sabor

370 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Providing all the fare at audiophile bar Phonobar, Dhanistha Rivera and Luis Flores run Om Sabor like it’s their third culture, transnational vegan baby. And the love is felt: Om Sabor is amongst the most accessible upscale vegan food in San Francisco, making it fantastic for a last-minute meal before hitting a show.

370 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(831) 291-3773
(831) 291-3773

Teakwood

399 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102

From the same minds behind super successful Burma Love comes Hayes Valley’s newest must-try for fans of food from the region surrounding present-day Myanmar in Asia. Boasting a spacious dining room of handsome dark green and brown decor, Teakwood’s newness in the area means walk-ins are likely to succeed. Head here for fried calamari, sesame chicken, pork belly, and inventive cocktails such as the $17 Mandalay Highball starring Japanese whiskey. 

399 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 874-9000
(415) 874-9000

Hayes Street Grill

320 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102

For a bit of class before the show, Hayes Street Grill keeps the posh vibes rolling with its classic ambiance and decadent fare. Being a seafood outfit, the restaurant’s menu changes daily with all of the seafood certified by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch. This restaurant is just a block from Davies Symphony, so make sure to book a table in advance due to high traffic times relating to theater schedules.  

320 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 863-5545
(415) 863-5545

Rad Radish

301 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102

If you’re coming to San Francisco with kids in tow, maybe for a Lion King show at the Orpheum, Rad Radish is a smart choice for late lunch or dinner. Everything is vegan, but the menu is full of more-than-passable pizzas, sandwiches, and burgers. Plus, the ambiance is chipper and bright for diners of all ages.

301 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 916-8548
(415) 916-8548
Back of The House

The Madrigal

100 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102

This Van Ness Avenue bar and restaurant is a fine choice for anyone looking to watch the buses fly by as they cozy into a seasonal cocktail and plate of oysters. Things are on the pricier side here, but close proximity to the Theater District is a major win; it’s just under a half-mile walk to the Orpheum or a super fast Uber away.

100 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 796-2531
(415) 796-2531
Steak tartare and a cocktail Joseph Weaver

Martuni's

4 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103

This martini and piano karaoke haven is for the true diehards, as it’s just under a mile from the Orpheum — though that’s nothing by Uber. Martuni’s is a longtime favorite on the corner of Valencia and Market streets for poetry shows, show tunes, and cheap, phenomenal cocktails. Head over for a post-show nightcap or a pre-show nip.

4 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 241-0205
(415) 241-0205

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