2 californian spots in Hayes Valley, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Hayes Valley's food · All californian in San Francisco.

Zuni Cafe ★ 4.8

$$$CaliforniaHayes Valley

Zuni Cafe in San Francisco is the city's most enduring California room: Judy Rodgers' roast chicken for two with bread salad has not left the menu since 1987.

OrderThe Judy Rodgers roast chicken for two with bread salad, ordered the moment you sit.

TipThe chicken takes an hour to fire from order; book a table and ask the server to start it as you arrive.

Rich Table ★ 4.6

$$$CaliforniaHayes Valley

Rich Table in San Francisco is Sarah and Evan Rich's Hayes Valley California room near the opera house, holding a Michelin star and a strong house pasta menu.

OrderPorcini doughnuts with raclette for the table; the dish that put the room on the map.

TipThe bar seats see the whole pass; book one of the two and order the chef-counter pasta supplement.

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