Grand Cafe Brasserie and Bar: A French Restaurant in San Francisco Near Union Square

Grand Cafe Brasserie and Bar features regional French cuisine with a California influence. Our culinary team procures the season's best ingredients from local purveyors, transforming them into award-winning French dishes with a California flavor that you'll long remember.

"Walking into the Grand Cafe raises the spirits.
Inside a person feels like a first-class citizen in a world-class city."
– San Francisco Chronicle

The setting is equally unforgettable—a turn-of-the-century ballroom with soaring ceilings and original detailing brings the grandeur of a bygone era to life at our acclaimed San Francisco Restaurant. Art Nouveau and Deco elements meld with an exciting collection of contemporary art pieces that lend a sense of whimsy to the room.

The adjoining Grand Cafe Bar is a local favorite for its Happy Hour and pre- and post-theater dining. Voted one of the city's Best Happy Hour spots, the Grand Cafe Bar is perfect for a small bite, fun for casually sampling the full Brasserie menu and, of course, great for cocktails day or night. With its stunning zinc bar, wood burning oven and raw bar, it provides the perfect backdrop for a casual meal or cocktail.

Voted one of top 5 Best Happy Hours in Downtown San Francisco, SFWeekly "Best of San Francisco 2010"

Private Dining

The Grand Cafe seats 190 guests, and the adjoining Grand Café Bar seats 88 guests. Private dining is available for 36 (seated) or 50 (standing reception) in the stunning Peacock Terrace that overlooks the main dining room. Private dining is also available for intimate gatherings or large parties of up to 190 guests in the adjacent Hotel Monaco.