My family and I came to dinner tonight to be seated and greeted by our amazing fun server, Laurie (possibly spelled wrong). She has worked there for 5 years and yes we asked all the questions! She recommended us getting the crab cakes as a starter. We also ordered meatballs and Brussels sprouts. ALL THE DISHES WERE DELICIOUS, especially the crab cakes. The main I ordered was the salmon and my husband got the steak. Both were cooked to perfection! The salmon was moist and not dry at all, the steak was a perfect medium as asked. We loved Laurie and Fable, will definitely come back! My dad and I are landscape designers which made my appreciation for the real plants and the ambiance of the restaurant amazing. read more

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We wanted to have a ronantic dinner in the Castro District to celebrate my husband's birthday. Stumbled upon Fable on Yelp. The heated outdoor garden like Patio seating lured us in. We started with their steamed Mussells w/ Sausage, that was really good. I had to scoop off the renai g broth as it was so yummy. Then Tyler orderd the 10 oz. NY steak. The only Negative was that it came with battered onion rings which kinda cheapened the $42 steak. I had the Braised Pork Shank which was Perfection. Had their Brioche Bread Pudding w/ Caramel sauce. Also good. But what really gained our attention is our server DYLAN, very welcoming always had a smile on his face. We're already planning my Birthday dinner for 10-12 people to be held there. read more

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Gorgeous location in the Castro- a bit pricy, but food is organic, ethically sourced, and amazing. Service is emotionally intelligent and quick (especially the host - he was excellent). Try something you wouldn't normally try - you'll be pleasantly surprised!! read more

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! read more

Fable - Vegan lasagna, (going clockwise) California club sandwich, chilaquiles, biscuits and gravy, double cheeseburger - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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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! read more

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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! read more

Fable - Cured Ocean Trout Benedict - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Brunch on a Saturday at 1:15pm for four - after waiting a few minutes in the parklet out front, the host told us he had a table in the back garden for us. When we got there, apparently there had been a miscommunication with another staff member and we couldn't have the table. They seemed a little upset at each other.. we were fine with a table out front, and he brought us a free cinnamon bread plate which was nice. I got the French toast, which was done on baguette bread. It was really nice but quite hard to cut! Cost was $124.18 for 4 entrees and 2 beers. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

Fable - Chilaquiles - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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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 read more

Fable - Special: Sesame Seared Tombo Tuna Nicoise Salad - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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 read more

Fable - Caesar salad - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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! read more

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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. read more

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Great service. Great atmosphere. I love this place. Had my birthday dinner here and have had many brunches here. However I had to dock a star because at my most recent visit, everything was great except: -I used a new points app called Blackbird and they offered a "free special item" for first time users. It never was provided -the food runner dropped off another tables food and then came back to pick it up -I ordered scrambled eggs and they brought out over easy. -me and my partner both ordered a size of steak medium rare (same exact order). One plate came out rare (almost pink) and the other plate came out well done (no pink at all) -my espresso martini had cold foam in it. Never seen that before. It was quite a stiff drink (good thing!) So a few inconsistencies but overall great spot and great food. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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Their backyard patio is really the best, as you can probably see in other reviews. I already knew their dinners are tasty, but I went for brunch recently and it was just wonderful. Chilaquiles, chocolate chip banana bread with honey butter, and blood orange mimosas, so delicious!! And the folks working there are very professional. Our server was friendly, and helped us with our choices even though they were busy. They have the timing down, and offer the "just-right" amount of attention to the customers (it was easy to get what we needed, but they aren't trying to get us in and out in the shortest time possible). I will definitely find a reason to go back soon! read more

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. read more

Fable - Salmon - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

We had the vegan eggplant parm, the salmon, and chicken entrees. All dishes were plated nicely, cooked well, seasoned well, and had good sized portion. Always enjoy sitting in the patio in back. Great dining vibe to feel outside but still well covered. read more

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

Every single one of the stars is for the patio. Don't come here unless you want to sit in the gorgeous yard, and that is really what you care about. It's a 5 star outdoor space but I cant really justify 5 stars when the food is only ok (you for sure wont get sick but it's $$ and it's fine just not too exciting). Service is also just fine. read more

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. read more

Fable - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

I made reservation for my family of 4 to come here on a Wednesday night to celebrate my husband's birthday. I felt lucky as the restaurant wasn't super busy. There were patrons dining on this evening that we came but it was not at all super busy. The staff greeted us right away and were super friendly. We were seated very quickly and given water to drink. Patrick our server happened to be the same friendly guy over the phone who had helped me with my reservation. The restaurant is very beautiful and has a zen like feeling to it. I feel like this place is very intimate and romantic. It serves as a very nice place to relax one's mind. When we dined at their gorgeous beautiful back patio it is as if I've escaped into the oasis, like I'm in a whole different place. Food was delicious and fresh. Yes can bit a bit pricey but whoever said you can't splurge and spoil yourselves once in a while. My family had a good time and I will definitely recommend this place for folks who want to unwind and have a good time. read more

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Gorgeous patio and kind waitress! Very lovely ambiance altogether and the riesling on their menu (and overall wine selection) is divine. They have a vegan lasagna on the menu which I can confirm is dairy allergy friendly! I believe their vegan cheese uses almonds, but I didn't experience any cross contamination with other nuts (since I am allergic to pine nuts, cashews, and walnuts). Their special for the day I went was vegan empanadas. read more

Fable - Vegan Lasagna with Pomodoro Sauce, Baby Lettuces Caesar, Nicoise Salad with MT Lassen Trout - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

I went here for brunch on Saturday to celebrate my mom's birthday. We made reservations and were seated right away on the back patio, which features a charming multilevel platform with plenty of tables. For drinks, my mom had a coffee and I ordered the spicy Bloody Mary. It had a nice kick--spicy but not overwhelming--and was very delicious. For our mains, my mom chose the chicken sandwich with fries, while I opted for the double cheeseburger with a salad. The portions were generous, and I appreciated that the burger wasn't overly sauced, allowing the flavors to shine through. The patties were a great size, too. Overall, the aesthetic was cute, my drink were great, and the food was tasty. I would definitely come back again! read more

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Yum! I came to Fable on a Saturday for a late lunch with friends after hiking at Twin Peaks nearby. We were seated in the back immediately. The back area is really nice! It's outdoor but shaded and wasn't too crowded between tables. I got the fried chicken sandwich which came with a salad. The sandwich was really good. It had multiple pieces of thin, crispy chicken on it. Two things I wish were different: fries were $2 extra which felt like a bit much considering the sandwich was already $19. And two, I felt like there wasn't enough sauce on the sandwich and it ended up being a bit dry. Overall though, I thought the sandwich and the restaurant were good! Service was also quick and attentive. read more

Fable - Fried Mary's Organic Chicken Sandwich - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Decent food. Good ambiance and service. 7% unnecessary "wellness fee" added to your bil read more

This place is such a cute place to have brunch! The ambiance and people are great and friendly! I love the beautifully gardened courtyard. The French toast was amazing as were all of the breakfast cocktails. The quinoa bowl really needed some sauce, hot sauce, or salsa. read more

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Made reservation's for outdoor sitting. Great Ambience, and service. Walked in and got seated right away. The hostess was friendly and accommodating. Food was 10/10. Would highly recommend. Parking is .... so take PT or go together! 1 bathroom is clean and spacious read more

If you're lucky enough to snag an outdoor patio spot this is the place to be! Great for a brunch with friends or a elevated casual date night. Enjoy the Castro and then stop in for a meal at fable. I ordered the mussels and fries, I didn't rave about the fries that other reviews might have. But the mussels were thick and plump and yummy. Soak up the white wine sauce with fries or get a spoon to slurp it up. Others in my party were not sold on the steak eggs Benedict and hollandaise- bit of a tough cut of meat. read more

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My friend made a reservation for a birthday dinner and we were seated in the back patio which was strung with lights and created a relaxing atmosphere for dinner! The service was a little slower than expected since we came towards the end of the night and there were fewer tables. Items ordered: - Fuyu Persimmon Salad: The salad was refreshing and I loved the addition of the fruit with persimmon and pomegranate seeds. There was a lot of cheese in the salad but the portion was still pretty decent to share. - Dijon and Breadcrumb Crusted Braised Pork Cheeks: Crispy and flavorful, it only came with 5 pieces so I would've wanted a few more pieces to make the dish more worth it. - Crispy Skin Striped Bass on Butternut Squash Tortellini: Came with 4 large tortellini vs a lot of small tortellini, but the white based sauce was tasty and the fish was cooked well. - Baked Mac and Cheese: I tried this dish from one of my friends and it was so good, the flavor was not too overpowering and super tasty, would get this again! - Bread Pudding: I personally liked this dessert more, the bread pudding was warm and almost melts in your mouth. - Peach Cobbler with Oat Crumble: Not as sweet as expected, but lots of crumble to make it filling. Located in the Castro so you can walk around after your meal. Would want to try the brunch menu next time! read more

The Yelp description of this place says that it is a vegan cuisine that feels like a joke when there is only 1 vegan option on the brunch menu. I tried the vegan lasagna that had a dairy alternative cheese, layers of squash, and what tasted like homemade pasta sauce. The dish was alright, although it did taste fresh and healthy, it also tasted monotonous with every bite. I am a little annoyed that there wasn't much flexibility with options and the food just standard. Apart from that, the drinks selection was solid and fun and the parklet/outdoor space was convenient. read more

Fable - Vegan Lasagna - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is a beautiful brunch spot in a great location. Some friends and I were able to get a reservation for brunch in their beautiful garden. The host and staff were extremely kind and gracious. We had some great dishes to share: Nicosie salad, French toast (must order), chilaquiles, and quinoa bowl. This was enough dishes to share among three people with some left over. The garden area is covered and was perfect for our outdoor brunch. Would definitely recommend for a brunch with loved ones or friends! read more

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I liked this place. Tasty potato's and loved the backyard garden. And lots of shops nearby

This was a last minute spot. All of us have never heard of it, but we had just picked up a friend from SFO and wanted a good brunch spot w some variety that stayed open past 2pm. Definitely a surprisingly great pick!! The service was great. I didn't get our servers name, but he was great. Honestly all staff that walked past us and everyone we interacted with was great! The food was yum! Pancakes gave homemade, but tasty. The peaches were definitely a good addition. The chicken sandwich was cool, but the breading was a bit much and it was too salty unfortunately. The burger was great, and I wish it was what I got bc it literally looked mouth watering The mimosa with the blood orange juice was chefs kiss!!!! So good that we got 2! We asked for juice in the side, as we don't love a pre mixed mimosa. Definitely the way to go so you can do your own juice to champagne ratio. Although we didn't expect much from this place, the seating area out back, the service, and the meal was great! I will definitely come back. I need to check out their dinner menu to see if that menu is good!! read more

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We came for dinner and I was craving a burger. I was happy with my choice. My friend, not so happy with his... service was excellent and the outdoor seating is so aesthetic. Cheeseburger- I didn't realize it would be a double patty. Very filling, I could only eat half. My friend who didn't like his choice luckily finished the other half of my burger. The burger was juicy and cheesy. I should have said hold the cheese but the burger was still a solid choice Glazed pork chop- seemed more like a glazed pork belly. It came with a large helping of cabbage... if you're a fan of cabbage. I would return to try other options on their menu. read more

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Good service and good food! Got seated at the parklet for brunch with a group of friends bc the garden patio was closed for an event. The service is pretty fast and attentive. The Benedict is delicious, I love a thick cut of ham and the rosemary focaccia bread is an amazing, tasty idea to replace English muffins. I thoroughly enjoyed my biscuits and gravy. I liked how the breakfast potatoes were crispy - mushy breakfast potatoes are the worst at brunch! I also enjoyed a side of fresh fruit, I loved how they used seasonal fruit and loaded up the bowl. The figs and peaches were so yummy with the rest of the standard strawberry, bananas, and apples The star of the show most definitely was the chocolate chip banana bread. The bread is soft but crispy at the top, almost like a crème brulee. There's the right amount of chocolate chips and the banana bread is simply delicious. This is a must get. I would come back for this dish One thing I did not enjoy at the parklet was that I would get whiffs of urine at some points throughout the meal. I'd love to experience the garden patio inside next time read more

Fable - Buttermilk Biscuits and Pork Sausage Gravy - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food was average. Service was attentive except I found it very odd she didn't ask if we wanted boxes to take home the leftovers since we had decent leftovers. She did what some servers do, look to your friend directly with eye contact and instead of both of us. She just cleared the plates completely after asking if we were finished. The patio was a cute vibe, but honestly the food was not worth the bill. The sea bass wasn't deboned properly it had a ton of bones. read more

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Fable is always a great place to go for brunch. Nice airy garden with a decent mix of brunch options from burgers, to eggs, to quinoa bowls like I got. Friendly service from everyone. read more

Fable - Red Quinoa Brunch Bowl with Poached Eggs - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

The garden seating has an intimate, romantic ambiance that made our date night away from our baby lovely! I was impressed how warm the outdoor area was despite it being a traditionally chilly winter night in SF. :) They have a rotating menu focused on what's in season. We ordered the crab cakes to start which were 10/10! That said, I ordered the sea bass with radicchio which honestly was just okay. The sea bass was moist but could have been better if it was finished off with a little crisping. The radicchio was pretty mushy and didn't quite jive with the flavors of the fish in my opinion. I ate most of the dish but it was a miss for me... my husband ordered the cheeseburger which was good but not amazing. We interacted with the host, server, and bus boys who all seemed to have a great, friendly attitude as well. Overall a cute spot for a date night. read more