Wayfare Tavern – American
This sophisticated retreat captures the spirit of a classic American brasserie, where the air is thick with the aroma of savory chowder and the lively hum of a bustling, wood-toned dining room. Guests gather over shimmering towers of chilled shellfish and artfully prepared deviled eggs, enjoying a seamless blend of rustic charm and polished culinary artistry. Every plate, from the briny snap of fresh oysters to the rich depth of prime beef tartare, reflects a commitment to timeless flavors served with effortless elegance.
558, Sacramento Street, San Francisco, 94111 +14157729060 https://www.wayfaretavern.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, 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, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Wayfare Tavern
Dairy-Free at Wayfare Tavern
Wayfare Tavern in San Francisco has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Le Grand Plateau de Fruits de Mer, Chef’s Selection of Oysters (Half Dozen) and Dungeness Crab Cocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Wayfare Tavern
Wayfare Tavern in San Francisco has 7 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Le Grand Plateau de Fruits de Mer, Chef’s Selection of Oysters (Half Dozen) and Dungeness Crab Cocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Wayfare Tavern
Wayfare Tavern in San Francisco has 13 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Le Grand Plateau de Fruits de Mer, Chef’s Selection of Oysters (Half Dozen) and Dungeness Crab Cocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Wayfare Tavern
Wayfare Tavern in San Francisco has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Shrimp Cocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Wayfare Tavern
Wayfare Tavern in San Francisco has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Forest Mint Tea and Fonseca Ruby Port. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Wayfare Tavern
Wayfare Tavern in San Francisco has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chef’s Selection of Oysters (Half Dozen), Forest Mint Tea and Fonseca Ruby Port. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Wayfare Tavern
Wayfare Tavern in San Francisco has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Forest Mint Tea, Maculan 'Dindarello' Bianco Passito 2024 and Fonseca Ruby Port. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Wayfare Tavern
Wayfare Tavern in San Francisco has 5 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Housemade Doughnuts, Popovers and Forest Mint Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Wayfare Tavern
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Beef Tartare | 82.6 g | 53.2 g |
| Shrimp Cocktail | 11 g | 21 g |
| Chef’s Selection of Oysters (Half Dozen) | 18.5 g | 19.9 g |
| Chef’s Selection of Oysters (One Dozen) | 18.5 g | 19.9 g |
| Dungeness Crab Cocktail | 12.1 g | 10.2 g |
| Smoked Skipjack Tuna Dip | 5.2 g | 2.4 g |
| French Press | 16.5 g | 1.8 g |
| Clam Chowder | 3.1 g | 0.6 g |
| Fonseca Ruby Port | 0 g | 0 g |
| Chamomile Tea | 0.2 g | 0 g |
| Forest Mint Tea | 0 g | 0 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Shrimp Cocktail - $29: fresno chile cocktail sauce, meyer lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Skipjack Tuna Dip - $18: olive oil saltine, fine herbs, lemon Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Petaluma Farms Deviled Eggs - $21: swedish mustard aioli, smoked trout roe, dill Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Prime Beef Tartare - $23: house-made potato chips, petite herbs, egg yolk, dijon dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dungeness Crab Cocktail - $34: avocado, pickled onions, dijonnaise, lemon Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups and Salads
- Clam Chowder - $17: manila clam bellies, smoked bacon-jalapeno hushpuppies Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Chicory Salad - $18: delicata squash, goat cheese, toasted pecans, cider-sherry vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood Platters
- Chef’s Selection of Oysters (Half Dozen) - $29: West Coast & East Coast oysters, charred lemon, toasted pink peppercorn mignonette, house-made hot sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef’s Selection of Oysters (One Dozen) - $58: West Coast & East Coast oysters, charred lemon, toasted pink peppercorn mignonette, house-made hot sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plateau de Fruits de Mer (Petite) - $125: oysters, lobster, shrimp cocktail Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plateau de Fruits de Mer (Grand) - $195: oysters, lobster, shrimp cocktail Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Le Grand Plateau de Fruits de Mer - $195: oysters, lobster, Hokkaido scallop crudo, dungeness crab, shrimp cocktail Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Housemade Doughnuts - $13: vanilla bean glaze, coriander-cinnamon streusel, whipped lemon curd Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Fonseca Ruby Port - $14: Portugal Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Maculan 'Dindarello' Bianco Passito 2024 - $14: Veneto, Italy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- French Press - $5: Coffee
- Chamomile Tea - $5: Tea
- Forest Mint Tea - $5: Tea Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Sides
- Popovers - $2: Included with plated and family-style meals; available for receptions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Wayfare Tavern
- Is Wayfare Tavern dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Wayfare Tavern has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Le Grand Plateau de Fruits de Mer, Chef’s Selection of Oysters (Half Dozen) and Dungeness Crab Cocktail.
- What can I eat at Wayfare Tavern on a dairy-free diet?
- Le Grand Plateau de Fruits de Mer, Chef’s Selection of Oysters (Half Dozen) and Dungeness Crab Cocktail carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Wayfare Tavern have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Forest Mint Tea and Maculan 'Dindarello' Bianco Passito 2024.
- Is Wayfare Tavern gluten-free?
- 7 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Wayfare Tavern?
- Prime Beef Tartare, at roughly 53.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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