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    Fable

    4.1 (994 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    This is the salmon with rainbow carrots. SALMON WAS COOKED PERFECT!
    Kimberly R.

    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.

    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!

    barry p.

    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.

    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!

    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

    Fable's Double Cheeseburger
    Marina F.

    food was delicious, literally ate every bite. such a great brunch spot in the castro. the staff allowed us to take our time and we didn't feel rushed. super kind staff as well. super cute spot and had a fun outdoor patio for brunch. definitely will be back for more.

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    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.

    Special: Sesame Seared Tombo Tuna Nicoise Salad

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

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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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    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

    Zazie used to be one of my favorite restaurants. I even celebrated my birthday here earlier this…read moreyear, so it's really tough to write this review, but I had a pretty bad experience last night. I called a couple of hours beforehand and made a same day reservation for three at 8 p.m. I was amazed they could get us in. The guy who answered the phone was so nice. We arrived right at 8 and were seated on the back patio. Our server took a little while to greet us, but by about 8:15 she showed up and we immediately ordered our salad and entrees. The heirloom tomato salad came out around 8:30 and was great in concept, though a few more pieces of cheese would have made a big difference. Our entrees, two salmon dishes and a medium-rare steak, came out around 9 p.m. We had waited a little too long, especially since the restaurant was not very full at that point. My steak was overdone, so as politely as possible, I sent it back. The server said it wouldn't take long, so I assumed 15 minutes at most. By 9:20, the steak still had not arrived and my family had finished eating. The server came by and said it would be out in another couple of minutes. Another 10 minutes passed, and there was still no steak and no sign of the server. At 9:30, I was so frustrated that I got up to cancel it. I found the server standing near the kitchen talking with other servers, while my steak was just sitting there in the service window. I'm sorry, but I did not come to a restaurant at 8 p.m. to eat my entree at 9:30 or later, after everyone else had already finished. What made it worse was that the server was not apologetic at all. We also ran out of water multiple times throughout the evening. Overall, it felt like the staff, other than the host, just didn't care. Neither the kitchen nor the server. I don't know if it's the no-tip model, but it definitely felt like an authentic European zero-customer-service type of experience. I'm really disappointed, Zazie. I know you can do better.

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    We are fairly new to the Cole Valley neighborhood, and I am so thankful to have a local community…read morepub like Finnegan's Wake in the area. We visited this past Friday around 5:45pm and were lucky enough to get a table in the back patio right away. The staff was super kind and offer us to upgrade our table after it was cleared off. The back patio was gorgeous it was heartening to see the place so lively given the rough year it's been with COVID. You could also tell this was a spot frequented by locals. We ordered a pitcher of Hazy IPA and 2 tomato Basil empanadas. We were impressed with the reasonable drink prices and selection and loved the free chips and salsa provided to the table. When the empanadas came out they were hot, cheesy and delicious too. I love the cheery environment of Finnegan's Wake and we had an excellent time. I will certainly be back and home to some day become part of the local crowd :)

    I live in Cole Valley and occasionally like to step out to have a beer and some conversation at a…read morelocal bar. There are positive things about Finnigan's Wake. The bar itself in very long, so I can generally find a seat. The drinks are pretty reasonable and the place is not too noisy. The cocktails are ample if not particularly well crafted. One thing that I don't appreciate is that the attitude and service at this place is consistently indifferent, unpolite, and often startlingly rude. I've had service from multiple bartenders here and a sour disposition towards customers seems to be a job requirement here. I want to like this place but the rough attitude of the service staff here is decidedly off-putting.

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    We awoke to an unseasonably warm morning in San Francisco, and made our way from our hotel to…read moreHaight St. and my daughter pointed out this venue saying that it looks "cute." Upon looking at the menu I was "in" for the SF vibe of the food offerings. Below is what we ate and our rating of the food: Me - smoked salmon on toast w/ baby pickles, capers, and spread. Oh-em-gee-times-ten....I was either REALLY hungry or the dish was THAT good! (it was that good!). The serving was generous and satisfying and was accompanied with salad greens tossed in a vinaigrette dressing. I am salivating as I write this. Son - breakfast burrito. He liked it. It was simple: scrambled eggs, bacon in a spinach tortilla. His young age did not help his appreciation of a green tortilla, so.....he only ate half Daughter - granola, fruit, yogurt parfait. She demolished it and enjoyed every bite. And, even carried her leftovers with her (all day, might I add) and ate them for breakfast in the hotel the next morning. To supplement their meals I ordered a side of toast and roasted potatoes. We ate with gusto! My cappuccino (which I only seem to order when I'm in San Francisco) was delicious and gave me enough energy to walk those hills with ease. This place is a hidden gem with a very sweet staff that took good care of us. More pictures to come.

    I hate to leave a one star for a café we have been going to successfully for many years. But our…read moremost recent experience really unnerved us and makes us hesitate to go back. We went down to eighth Street to go to the café a few days ago, on a wonderfully warm day, and as we entered, the hostess said "go ahead and sit anywhere." As we went to the back patio as we have done for over six years now, she rudely interrupted and said "not the patio." We were not sure what she was saying as she had turned away and talked away from us, but we asked if the patio was open. She laughed at us and said "no the patio is not open. You can't sit there. " We said OK well, we'll have to go some other time cause we don't eat indoors. She started laughing at us and said well OK and kept laughing as we exited. As I said, we have been going there for over six years and we always enter the indoors masked and the staff who's worked there for a long time know us as well. This rudeness was really uncalled for and I don't know if I'll go back. It looks like they now take reservations for the patio so I don't understand what's up.

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    Ambiance was moody and a vibe inside. I love how intimate it is - perfect for a girls night! Just…read moretwo girls on a Saturday evening and scored a table in the back. Our server was super friendly, helpful, and provided great service to make us feel welcomed and he seemed very excited about the menu. Food was absolutely incredible. I was blown away by the peanut salad and how creamy and fresh it was. Perfect started. The shrimp baos were unique but super juicy, not too flavorful. Pork floss shumai was flavorful, juicy, and delicious. Garlic noodles were buttery, creamy, and had such a unique flavor I was really surprised and loved it. Absolutely amazing dinner and will be coming back!

    Passed by this bar in an Uber once and had it bookmarked since! I thought it looked cute inside…read morefrom my brief glance and recently, I finally had a chance to check it out. My party of four came without a reservation, so we were seated along the wall against a small countertop area. It wasn't the most comfortable setting for a group hangout. I'd recommend making a reservation in advance. Space is a bit small so seating is limited. Ambiance is a vibe though. Cute and chic little wine bar in a central location. Between the four of us, we ordered the bread/butter, ceviche, Dungeness crab garlic noodles, and the Wagyu dog to share. We also got a bottle of their Lambrusco. The stars of the show were definitely the wine and the garlic noodles. I wouldn't recommend sharing the Wagyu dog as it got a bit messy. Everything was definitely overpriced, and portions were small. We had to order takeout from another restaurant afterwards to satiate our hunger lol. I'm glad I tried this spot but would only recommend stopping by if you're not very hungry or are just looking for some small snacks before an actual dinner.

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