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Nightbird
American
A carved wooden owl marks the door to this intimate Hayes Valley tasting menu restaurant, which feels like someone's very tasteful living room if that person happened to know exactly what they were doing. The multicourse menu shifts with the seasons, and the kitchen's plating leans toward composed and precise without tipping into fussy. The adjacent Linden Room cocktail bar is a natural warm-up act.
The awards strongest first
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: California · Kim Alter
One number, weighted & current 79
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Roasted duck breast
“For example, a composition of roasted duck breast and tender confit might be arranged with summer squash and a bright compote of gooseberries, plus a chaser of spiced duck broth.”
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Farro loaf
“House-made breads like a crusty farro loaf or fluffy Parker House rolls arrive at separate points of the meal to gild the lily.”
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Parker House rolls
“House-made breads like a crusty farro loaf or fluffy Parker House rolls arrive at separate points of the meal to gild the lily.”
Michelin Guide
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