Absinthe Brasserie & Bar – French
This iconic Hayes Valley destination transports guests to a bustling Parisian boulevard, where the clink of cocktail shakers and the glow of warm lighting create an atmosphere of timeless sophistication. The air is thick with the savory fragrance of bubbling French onion soup and buttery escargot, while chilled platters of briny oysters and glistening caviar offer a luxurious taste of the sea. It is a place where every meal feels like a grand occasion, blending old-world elegance with a vibrant, modern pulse.
398, Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102 +14155511590 https://www.absinthe.com/0Cuisine: French
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, halal, mediterranean, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, diabetic, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, raw-food, aip, carnivore, zone, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, pegan
Currently closed
Hours
- Wednesday - Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM, Su 11:00 - 9:00 PM
Menu
- Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Reserve - $100: Yukon Gold Potato Blinis, Crème Fraîche, Sieved Egg, Chives Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Estate - $85: Yukon Gold Potato Blinis, Crème Fraîche, Sieved Egg, Chives Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Oyster Selection - $5: Mignonette, Lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Chilled Mussels a l'Escabeche - $15: Espelette, Mirepoix, Crispy Potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Trio of Bivalves - $88: Oysters on the Half Shell, Mussels a l'Escabeche, Marinated Clams Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- French Onion Soup - $18: Rich Beef Stock, Croutons, Gruyere & Emmental Cheese Gratinée Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Parsnip Soup - $17: Charred Scallion Persillade, Meyer Lemon Confit, Pine Nuts, Crispy Parsnips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Oysters Rockefeller - $15: Steamboat Oysters, Spinach, Fines Herbs, Hollandaise, Panko Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Escargots de Bourgogne - $28: Puff Pastry, Cordyceps, Parsley, Garlic, Pernod Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Niman Ranch Beef Tartare - $25: Pickled Mushrooms, Quail Egg Yolk, Chile Oil, Gaufrettes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Raw-Food
- House-Made Cheese Puffs - $10: Gougeres Stuffed with Goat Cheese & Chives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Dungeness Crab Salad - $32: Citrus, Avocado Mousse, Butter Lettuce, Creme Fraiche, Tarragon, Lemon Vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Lectin-Free
- Mixed Greens Salad - $12: Mustard Vinaigrette, Fines Herbs, Flowers Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Salade Lyonnaise - $21: Duck Confit, Soft-Cooked Egg, Mushrooms, Frisee, Warm Bacon Vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Wild Mushroom Tagliatelle - $28: Mushroom Cream, Caramelized Fennel, Tomatoes, Pecorino Romano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Parisian Gnocchi - $27: Cipollini Confit, Sweet Onion Broth, Crispy Shallots, Squash, Bellwether Ricotta, Parmigiano Reggiano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Petrale Sole Meuniere - $37: Capers, Butter, Lemon, Turmeric, Yukon Gold Potato Purée, Potato Allumette, Crispy Sage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Absinthe Black Truffle Cheeseburger - $29: Pt. Reyes Tomatruffle Cheese, Aioli, Onion Ring, Grilled Onions, Chicories, Pommes Frites Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Steak Frites - $49: 10oz. Prime New York Strip Loin, Green Peppercorn Butter, Bordelaise Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Braised Akaushi Beef Bourguignon - $45: Carrot Puree, Shaved Celery, Crispy Sweetbreads, Red Wine Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pommes Frites - $12: Aioli, Ketchup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Duck Fat Pommes Frites - $18: Aioli, Ketchup Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Warm Acme Roll - $3: Whipped Butter with Sea Salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Apple Tatin - $15: Apple Cider Caramel, Vanilla Ice Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Pot de Crème - $15: Vanilla Chantilly, Sea Salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Ice Cream & Sorbet - $8: Choice of Vanilla, Spumoni, Limoncello, or Mango-Lemongrass Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Death in the Afternoon - $18: Prosecco, Absinthe Verte, Lemon Twist
- Red Swan - $18: Bourbon, Thai Tea Syrup, Pandan Liqueur, Green Chartreuse, Lemon
- Trumer Pils - $11: The Trumer Brewery, Berkeley, California, 4.9%
- Champagne Francis Orban - $28: Extra Brut, France N.V.