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    Fable

    4.1 (988 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    FABLE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Vegan lasagna, (going clockwise) California club sandwich, chilaquiles, biscuits and gravy, double cheeseburger
    Audeline K.

    We did not have reservations but got seated out front with a party of 5, which was great on a Saturday around lunchtime. Service was wonderful - they were very busy but remained kind, professional, and helpful. Everything we ordered was delicious!! The table got: double cheeseburger, chilaquiles, vegan lasagna, California club sandwich, and biscuits and gravy. We also got a couple drinks, which went perfectly with the meal!

    Red Quinoa Brunch Bowl with Poached Eggs
    Rachel B.

    Fable is a fantastic little restaurant with an outdoor garden sitting area! There are only a few seats inside. The brunch menu had a wide range of options! The salads were extremely fresh and vibrant. All the food we had was excellent quality! The servers were kind, one even offering to move where we were sitting because the sun was in our eyes! The food and drinks came out quickly. Will definitely be going back!

    Cured Ocean Trout Benedict
    Andrew A.

    Okay came here upon a recommendation from a friend who used to live nearby and I'm so glad I went! Came here on a Saturday brunch during the Castro street fair so things were crazy outside, yet their back door patio still felt peaceful. Great backdrop to the meal! The food was excellent. I got the cured ocean trout Benedict and was wowed by the color of the trout! Super vibrant and tasty fresh. The greens was a tasty compliment, and the eggs were cooked perfectly, but my biggest surprise was their delicious bread underneath. Seemed like homemade focaccia bread! Also the banana bread French toast is to die for. Get an order or two for the table. A bit too sweet and small for a main dish, but a perfect end of meal sweet treat. I'll definitely be back!

    French toast

    The most amazing food, service, backyard ambiance, and people. Back area is dog friendly! Been coming here for YEARS. Good never disappoints and today I actually fend for brunch for the first time (I usually cone to dinner). Excellent.

    Chilaquiles
    Jeannette C.

    Brunchin' in the Garden Vibes! First time at Fable and I can totally see why it's a fave for so many. We came for brunch and only waited about 10 minutes before being seated on the back patio...so cute! Great atmosphere, perfect weather, and loved the garden vibe! I came with my daughter who's basically a Fable regular. She swears by their Eggs Benedict, and honestly, next time I'll follow her lead. I ordered the Chilaquiles, and... meh. It was not it. Didn't hit the spot or cure the craving. Wouldn't recommend them, but I'm not mad about it either. Shoutout to our server, super friendly, attentive, and really kept the good vibes flowing. I'll definitely be back, just ordering something different!

    Special: Sesame Seared Tombo Tuna Nicoise Salad
    Nicole G.

    The patio was so cute and lively. Our waiter was very attentive and helpful with suggestions. The sangria was great, and the tuna on coleslaw was a delicious special entree. Would highly recommend the crème brûlée as well

    Caesar salad
    Stephanie L.

    Fable is a lovely restaurant in the Castro Love the patio, especially on a warm sunny day. I ordered the chicken Caesar salad for a quick lunch. Very tasty. The service was very fast and friendly. The menu has a bit of everything for everyone. A good option if you are in the area

    Outside
    Allie G.

    I discovered Fable on Yelp when looking for a lunch spot not too far from Twin Peaks. The garden seating looked beautiful and street parking was easy to find nearby. When we arrived, the garden area was full so we were seated at one of the tables out front - less vibey, but good for people watching. For drinks, they had a few zero-proof wines, so I decided to try the non-alc Sauvignon Blanc. It was a little sweet for me, but still tasty. For food, I ordered the Fried Rocky Jr. Organic Chicken Sandwich. There was some confusion because I asked for no savoy cabbage/sweet pepper slaw, but was given no side salad instead. I was starving, so I ended up just eating the sandwich as is. I wasn't a huge fan of the slaw, but I liked the flavor of the chipotle aoili and the soft brioche bun. The chicken itself was pretty good, although I could've done with thinner breading. My friend got the Buttermilk Biscuits and Pork Sausage Gravy and my grandma chose the Nicoise Salad with Striped Bass. Both dishes were good, but nothing special. Service was friendly, (although a little on the slower side), but pricing was very reasonable. Overall, solid for lunch!

    Cool decor.
    Bob K.

    Great pre-Thanksgiving meal at Fable. Such a cool back garden environment. Well heated. Service was friendly and fast. And food was delicious. Really great.

    Tricia M.

    Super charming covered patio space! We had such a nice dinner here - service was friendly, food was great, they set up a heater so we were comfortable and there was a nice vibe here. Make sure to make a reservation!

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    Leslie G.

    What a great find in the Castro. The back garden seating area is gorgeous and comfortable. Service quick and great. The Chilaquiles and the quinoa bowl were our picks. It was tough as I wanted so many things. In the end, we were really happy with our choices.

    Salmon
    Shirin B.

    A cute little restaurant in the Castro with wholesome and tranquil vibes. Came here for a group dinner and had a great meal. I ordered the salmon which came with broccoli and gnocchi. It was cooked perfectly and came with a cream sauce and capers. Delicious! The gnocchi and fries were so decadent but definitely my favorite part of the meal. We finished off with dessert and the oat crumble with pear ginger and vanilla ice cream was our favorite. Would love to come here and try out their brunch.

    Caroline N.

    We tried the trout special and shared a few sides. This was our first visit. The setting was lovely, especially the outdoor seating, and the service couldn't have been better. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the atmosphere. The trout was underseasoned, and my friends found the mac and cheese disappointing too. Hopefully just an off night, as the place has a lot of potential.

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    The burgers were a bit dry but still enjoyable . The service was pretty quick and the service sitters were pleasant.

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    Ask the Community - Fable

    Is Fable a kid friendly place I have my husband, myself, our 18 year old, and our 11 year old)? I'm trying to plan a birthday dinner for my husband.

    Yup!!! It is a perfect place to eat if you want a kid friendly place!!! Hope your husband loves it!!

    Is there a reservation fee for a party of 8 or more on the weekends?

    hello, I'm so sorry but I sadly don't know. You could ask some workers if there is any fee or you could talk to the manager, sorry

    Would my emotional support cat be permitted to join our brunch party?

    Absolutely!

    Can we bring dogs for the outdoor patio?

    Yes! The patio is dog friendly

    Can I bring my 15 year old son?

    Yes

    How far ahead to make a reservation?

    Weekends book out at least a week in advance but we do offer walk in seating everyday of the week at our front Parklet.

    I made reservations for outdoor? What's the difference between standard and outdoor?

    Definitely recommend making reservations outdoors. Indoors is quaint and private but the real star of this place is definitely the patio. It's so cute!

    Currently, do they still feature heated lamps?

    Yes

    Has anyone ever seen dogs on the garden patio?..Fable says they are dog friendly but I can't seem to find any reviews on this so I think it's a bit odd.

    Yes! We brought our dog here and they were good with it!

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    We stopped for a drink and were impressed by the service and the staff -- and of course, the wine…read more Everybody was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. They made recommendations that were exactly what we were looking for (crisp white wine, not too dry and a good red). Our favorite part was that Happy Hour is 25% off everything! We scored a bottle of Nergomaro wine for $45, which was a steal. We sat on the patio, staying toasty under the heated canopy while we enjoyed the sights and sounds of Cole Valley. TLDR: great wine, wonderful Happy Hour, and lovely staff.

    Overall a 3.5 star but going to round down bc the wait was exorbitant and very mis-quoted and the…read moreservice was super sub par. Came here the other night for dinner. We were told 10/15 minutes for a table. Took 50 minutes - nearly an hour! We totally should have gone somewhere else but alas we eventually were seated. I got pasta and also and some of the pinsa (Roman style pizza). Also had the meatballs. Everything was just so so. The pizza almost tasted stale - someone mentioned it is supposed to be like that but I've had pinsa a few times and that was not my experience. The pasta was pretty good - a red sauce. Nothing special. Meatballs also solid. Somehow my pasta came up 12-15 mins after everything else's food which was entirely confusing but oh well. The wine was good. Overall a cute little wine bar in CV, would def come back but nothing to write home about.

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    Zazie - Pancakes

    Zazie

    4.2(5.6k reviews)
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    Mother's day brunch (be prepared for a wait to be seated!)…read more Eggs Benedict (2) - Albert and Divorce' - I had the Albert and wife and sister had divorce. The hollandaise was perfect and the bacon was thick cooked to perfection (wish I ordered side as well) Scramble - (Dad) - Fontainbleau - Mushrooms were excellent and the amount of spinach and cheese was perfect to balance OG French Toast - (Mom and kids)Toasty on the outside chewy and soft on the inside, butter was fresh and perfect to taste , excellent syrup as well. Smoked Salmon Sandwich -(Teenager) It was larger than she expected somehow, she normally finishes everything, she also had a lot of capers which she doesn't like too much of, so that I am sure threw her off. On the flip side if you like a good portion of salmon and capers you won't have any issues here Side of Chicken Apple Sausage- I wish it was smokier and less sweet Bloody Mary - The best bloody mary I've had on a brunch that I can remember, I would drink one rn, lol Mango Juice and Orange Juice - Odwalla - so yum! Excellent service, perfect meal, I will be back :) Thank you for a memorable meal Zazie

    this place is a classic. i've lived in san francisco for almost 2 decades, and i've enjoyed zazi…read moreduring every stage of my life in this city. brunch is still one of the best in sf, especially if you get seated in the little nook in the front. the whole place has such a cozy, neighborhood feel, and it's the kind of spot that always feels special without trying too hard. also, 1000% recommend ordering pancakes for the table.

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    Zazie - "Miracle pancake" special for mothers day was cinnamon bun. Love that you can order just one

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    The Ice Cream Bar

    4.2(1.5k reviews)
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    Dare I say this is the best ice cream I've ever had? The quality and flavors of their ice cream is…read moreinsane! The flavors are super creamy, complex, and often not too sweet. They also have a rotating menu so it's fun to come back and try new flavors! I love the old school vibe in here, and if you eat in inside they serve the ice cream in old school silver bowls! I'd love to come back and try a milkshake, affogato, or banana split! We recommend this place to out of towners and they love it. Expect a bit of a line, but it goes by in about 10 minutes. Also limited seating on a busy day.

    I was very disappointed and treated with disrespect. Much…read moremistaken , It all depends with whom you were comparing me with. I was not a " stranger who walked from Haight street to your premises. Make no mistake about it. The scope of trust and honesty is more valuable and important than the scope of ice cream . At the request of my daughter and my grandmother we went to the ice cream bar this last Wednesday, taking to account we have been customers for the past 10 years on and off , we would drive from Marin just to have the ice cream there . We have seen employees come and go including Managers. Since my kids went to Grattan school. At times I personally like to pay for things in cash . We know most customers about 67% would pay by credit cards. To make a long story short. I wanted to pay my bill in $100 bill . Brand new , undamaged and straight from Wells Fargo bank. Negative thoughts would generate actions , negative actions would generate negative prejudice. What were the odds of having a family and customer using malice in bad faith? I presented the legal tender of $100 bill to The server, he took the money and checked 4 times looking at the number at the front, he used his left hand using his fingernails to scratch the bill in a strange way, like if it was a lottery ticket or a gift card , we know that large bills should be checked. then stated that he cannot accept the bill and that he had no change. Immediately, objected to his statement. I told him I quote: " You didn't even open the cash register , how would you know if you have change or not " ? He responded sarcastically, I have been handling the money all day . I responded by saying: then you should know if you can make change or not . Furthermore, I stated to him that is not how you would check for a valid $100 bill . A special counterfeiting pen is ideal to check bills. I showed him the way to be checked by holding the bill upright and matching the serial numbers to the bill. He made no good faith effort to get help from his manager , to call someone or confer with a third party responsible. This has created an inconvenience for my family. Luckily, I brought a backup card and payed by discover card to diffuse the situation . I wonder how many $100 bills were passed by me for the last 10 years? I even suggested he should call the police if he was so sure that it was a counterfeit bill. It was certainly a legal tender of a good faith/ money and finance . Section U.S.C 31 5103. The Constitution says otherwise. The ice cream bar failed to warn . If it was a policy not to accept a $100 bill , it should have been known by a clear and convincing fact by posting a statement that " No large bills / $100 bills are accepted " in a clear view of customers to be seen. I have tried to communicate with the company's MANAGER by calling her 3 times . She did not bother to answer my request to address my concerns , " my phone calls were screened " and refused to take my phone calls or respond. See how easy to lose a customer. I will not recommend this place nor go black to this ice cream place.

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    This spot is a hidden gem! It's a small wine bar that's Vietnamese inspired. Super cool concept and…read moresmall wine brands from all over the world. I loved the vibe in here it's very dim lit and cozy, perfect for a date night! Our waitress was lovely and they didn't rush us even though they were closing. Food recs: it looked like they had really great food options, when I went I only had dessert and wine. Their banana tapioca pudding was delicious and paired well with the wine! Next time I come, I really want to try out the ceviche and oysters. just a heads up, parking in this area is very limited, would recommend ubering or other transportation! Overall, would definitely come back!

    GiGi's is a Vietnamese-fusion wine bar that I've always passed by and am super glad I finally get…read moreto try. We walked in around early dinnertime and managed to snag counter seats, but the place filled up super quickly afterwards, so make a res! price: ~$30/person We were looking for a minerally bottle of red, and staff was able to give us a solid rec for Austrian pinot noir, which we split over a bowl of the homemade shrimp chips. Normally, I'd be like "what are homemade shrimp chips?" but these were super light, puffy, and well-seasoned. The space itself is equal parts ambient and lively due to the decor and music. In a way, my friend and I felt like we were actually in Vietnam!

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