PLÄJ is one of The 13 Best Places for IPAs in Civic Center, San Francisco.

1. PLÄJ

333 Fulton St (at Franklin), San Francisco, CA
Scandinavian Restaurant · Civic Center · 60 tips and reviews

Winnie Y.Winnie Yeung: Poached lobster is amazing. Pear soda also excellent!

Meghana D.Meghana Dhar: Chocolate kladkakka...must order dessert (chocolate molten cake with hazelnut ice cream). Treadmill the next day.

K-Þórır D.K-Þórır D.: Unique (but nevertheless delicious) scandinavian-inspired restaurant in town.. Very decent cocktails & wine list by the glass. The scandinavian halibut with lemon verbena sabayon is succulent !

Nojo Ramen Tavern is one of The 13 Best Places for IPAs in Civic Center, San Francisco.

2. Nojo Ramen Tavern

8.6
231 Franklin St (at Linden St), San Francisco, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Civic Center · 120 tips and reviews

Jeff W.Jeff Weinstein: Great Japanese salads (smashed cucumber with vinegar, cauliflower with tofu), grilled trout with mushrooms, and skewered chicken.

Craig S.Craig Shull: The bacon scallions are crazy good

Debbie L.Debbie Loughran: Seriously, the pork belly is not to be missed! Also loved the chicken with butter something, something yummy.

The Beer Hall is one of The 13 Best Places for IPAs in Civic Center, San Francisco.

3. The Beer Hall

8.1
1 Polk St (at Market St), San Francisco, CA
Beer Bar · Civic Center · 39 tips and reviews

Ben T.Ben T: Best beer selection in Bay Area that I've seen- highly recommended. Ask for the full menu.

BryanBryan: The real secret here? Dogfish head 90min (9%) for $4.50. Can't go wrong.

Jason S.Jason Su: Cool new place in mid market by civic center. Large selection of beers and some wine. Unique brews mostly under $10. Gentrification has commenced

Alta CA is one of The 13 Best Places for IPAs in Civic Center, San Francisco.

4. Alta CA

1420 Market St (btwn 10th and 11th St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Civic Center · 115 tips and reviews

Brian G.Brian Graham: Everything is really good; the burger rivals the one at Marlowe; save room fir the sundae!

DensDens: Packed w/ all the cool-kid tech folks (they're all investors!) and everything I tried on the menu is awesome. Standouts: the 1780 Old Fashioned, deviled eggs, pork trotter (!!), rocky road sundae

Ryan S.Ryan Sarver: Come back for late night food and drink. Serving until 2am every day. Great industry scene at night.

Boxing Room is one of The 13 Best Places for IPAs in Civic Center, San Francisco.

5. Boxing Room

399 Grove St (at Gough St), San Francisco, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Civic Center · 185 tips and reviews

Janelle C.Janelle Cababa: Everything we ordered was delicious, and while fried alligator is one for the bucket list, I still haven't stopped thinking about the baked oysters! Best I've ever had!

ThrillistThrillist: Score some delicious Southern food including honest-to-goodness fried gator. It’ll (cap’n) hook you. Read more.

tal k.tal keinan: Fried alligator is to die for.

The Grove is one of The 13 Best Places for IPAs in Civic Center, San Francisco.

6. The Grove

301 Hayes St (at Franklin St), San Francisco, CA
Café · Civic Center · 144 tips and reviews

ashley t.ashley tevatia: Best of all The Groves. Big space, and open windows for weekend brunching!

Mark T.Mark Tutschulte: The girl sitting across from me is super hott. Still waiting for my food so I don't have a tip about that yet.

ThrillistThrillist: Order Raul's Bagel with your choice of bagel, scrambled eggs, Fontina cheese, and thick-sliced bacon (pro tip: add tomato). Since they serve breakfast all day, you can even get it after work. Read more.

Hotel Biron is one of The 13 Best Places for IPAs in Civic Center, San Francisco.

7. Hotel Biron

9.1
45 Rose St (at Market St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Civic Center · 60 tips and reviews

Christine T.Christine Templin: Like this wine bar; perfect date spot

Clara C.Clara Cambon: Check their Facebook page for offers on a selection of wines, a few times a week. Great atmosphere: brick, leather, wood, nice music. Good wine selection and simple but delicious small plates.

BravoBravo: Great little wine bar tucked behind Zun Café. Yummy cheese and meats and a few good beers as well. -Preeti Mistry, Top Chef

Zuni Café is one of The 13 Best Places for IPAs in Civic Center, San Francisco.

8. Zuni Café

8.6
1658 Market St (at Rose St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Civic Center · 318 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: Hands-down the best burger in the Bay Area. Artisanal cheeses, rosemary-scented foccacia, and pickled zucchini ribbons help this cafe stand head-and-shoulders above the rest.

EaterEater: Besides "the" chicken, Zuni's burger, Caesar salad and bloody Mary have all been called the best in the city. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Nick C.Nick Cade: This is a great place to take an out-of-town visitor to eat. Feels like SF. Tastes like SF. Located on Market street in SF.

Asian Art Museum is one of The 13 Best Places for IPAs in Civic Center, San Francisco.

9. Asian Art Museum

9.4
200 Larkin St (at McAllister St), San Francisco, CA
Art Museum · Civic Center · 111 tips and reviews

Kim F.Kim Fujiwara: Try the Pastrami Salami Sandwich - Pastrami and salami with a roasted red pepper aioli

DoraDora: This is an official Nickelodeon Parents' Picks Award Nominee!Powered by ParentsConnect.com

Diem L.Diem Le: ASIAN ART MUSEUM: TARGET FIRST FREE SUNDAYSFree general admission on the first Sunday of every month and the family programs offered on that day—is made possible by Target. Admission is granted on

Absinthe Brasserie & Bar is one of The 13 Best Places for IPAs in Civic Center, San Francisco.

10. Absinthe Brasserie & Bar

8.3
398 Hayes St (at Gough St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Civic Center · 252 tips and reviews

Burt H.Burt Herman: Get the halibut for dinner, leave room for dessert -- try the beet cake!

EaterEater: Adam Keough has revived this bustling Hayes Valley fixture. Its lively, yet comforting brasserie scene remains, but now there’s an energized bar food program & the menu has new soul. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

George M.George Murray: order a sazerac. it's the oldest cocktail in the us and the best in SF is at Absinthe.

Arlequin Cafe & Food To Go is one of The 13 Best Places for IPAs in Civic Center, San Francisco.

11. Arlequin Cafe & Food To Go

384 Hayes St (at Gough St), San Francisco, CA
Café · Civic Center · 188 tips and reviews

Jenn D.Jenn Davis: The roasted beet and apple salad is delicious! Add a refreshing ice tea to round out the meal

ThrillistThrillist: One of the most overlooked/underrated patios in all of SF, this Hayes Valley eat spot's back end is shaded by trees and lush green plants. Perfect for enjoying an iced tea. Or beer. Read more.

Carlos A.Carlos Ambrozak: Drink a bottle of wine on the patio behind Arlequin Wine Merchant.

Ma'velous Coffee & Wine Bar is one of The 13 Best Places for IPAs in Civic Center, San Francisco.

12. Ma'velous Coffee & Wine Bar

1408 Market St (btwn 10th St & Fell St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Civic Center · 71 tips and reviews

Andy M.Andy Matuschak: My favorite coffee in SF. Constantly rotating roaster selection. Obsessive staff.

PaulinaPaulina: Looking for more than your standard coffee shop with Sightglass, Blue Bottle or Fourbarrel? Ma'velous carries 49th parallel (Vancouver BC), Heart (Portland, OR) and Handsome (LA).

🐍Ssstephanie🐍Ssstephanie: Best coffee I've had in a while. Friendly assistance & easy-going, visually pleasing atmosphere.

Soul Groove is one of The 13 Best Places for IPAs in Civic Center, San Francisco.

13. Soul Groove

422 Larkin St (at Turk St), San Francisco, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Tenderloin · 14 tips and reviews

Clayton P.Clayton Peters: Skip the crazy sando mash-ups and go straight for the classic chicken and waffles - It's spot on!

Jinnie L.Jinnie L: I only ate here twice like months ago but can't stop thinkin how good their sandwiches were!!! chicken fried soul & conundrum. just thinkin about it makes me drool..we will soon.meet.again!!!!!!

Ruben M.Ruben Mugartegui Paulin: The waffle sandwich at this place is awesome!!!