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: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Wednesday - Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM, Su 11:00 - 9:00 PM
Menu
Fruits de Mer
- Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Reserve - $100: Yukon Gold Potato Blinis, Crème Fraîche, Sieved Egg, Chives Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Estate - $85: Yukon Gold Potato Blinis, Crème Fraîche, Sieved Egg, Chives Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oyster Selection - $5: Mignonette, Lemon Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilled Mussels a l'Escabeche - $15: Espelette, Mirepoix, Crispy Potatoes Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Trio of Bivalves - $88: Oysters on the Half Shell, Mussels a l'Escabeche, Marinated Clams Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- French Onion Soup - $18: Rich Beef Stock, Croutons, Gruyere & Emmental Cheese Gratinée Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Parsnip Soup - $17: Charred Scallion Persillade, Meyer Lemon Confit, Pine Nuts, Crispy Parsnips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters Rockefeller - $15: Steamboat Oysters, Spinach, Fines Herbs, Hollandaise, Panko Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Escargots de Bourgogne - $28: Puff Pastry, Cordyceps, Parsley, Garlic, Pernod Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Niman Ranch Beef Tartare - $25: Pickled Mushrooms, Quail Egg Yolk, Chile Oil, Gaufrettes Available at: dinner, lunch
- House-Made Cheese Puffs - $10: Gougeres Stuffed with Goat Cheese & Chives Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Dungeness Crab Salad - $32: Citrus, Avocado Mousse, Butter Lettuce, Creme Fraiche, Tarragon, Lemon Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Greens Salad - $12: Mustard Vinaigrette, Fines Herbs, Flowers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salade Lyonnaise - $21: Duck Confit, Soft-Cooked Egg, Mushrooms, Frisee, Warm Bacon Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Wild Mushroom Tagliatelle - $28: Mushroom Cream, Caramelized Fennel, Tomatoes, Pecorino Romano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Parisian Gnocchi - $27: Cipollini Confit, Sweet Onion Broth, Crispy Shallots, Squash, Bellwether Ricotta, Parmigiano Reggiano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Petrale Sole Meuniere - $37: Capers, Butter, Lemon, Turmeric, Yukon Gold Potato Purée, Potato Allumette, Crispy Sage Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Absinthe Black Truffle Cheeseburger - $29: Pt. Reyes Tomatruffle Cheese, Aioli, Onion Ring, Grilled Onions, Chicories, Pommes Frites Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Frites - $49: 10oz. Prime New York Strip Loin, Green Peppercorn Butter, Bordelaise Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Akaushi Beef Bourguignon - $45: Carrot Puree, Shaved Celery, Crispy Sweetbreads, Red Wine Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Pommes Frites - $12: Aioli, Ketchup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Fat Pommes Frites - $18: Aioli, Ketchup Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Warm Acme Roll - $3: Whipped Butter with Sea Salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Apple Tatin - $15: Apple Cider Caramel, Vanilla Ice Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Pot de Crème - $15: Vanilla Chantilly, Sea Salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Ice Cream & Sorbet - $8: Choice of Vanilla, Spumoni, Limoncello, or Mango-Lemongrass Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Death in the Afternoon - $18: Prosecco, Absinthe Verte, Lemon Twist
- Red Swan - $18: Bourbon, Thai Tea Syrup, Pandan Liqueur, Green Chartreuse, Lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Trumer Pils - $11: The Trumer Brewery, Berkeley, California, 4.9%
- Champagne Francis Orban - $28: Extra Brut, France N.V. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, High-Fiber, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
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