Rich Table, a charming Hayes Valley spot by chefs Evan and Sarah Rich, serves up inventive Californian dishes in a cozy, barn-wood setting—perfect for enjoying their famed porcini doughnuts and seasonal pastas.
"Verdict: Like a 2000s pop playlist, Rich Table never gets old. This Hayes Valley spot has only gotten better over the years, and we have full faith it’ll still be packed nightly even after 3D-printed cars become a thing. The frequently changing dishes excite us every time we come back, including bread with actual Douglas fir infused into it, and salty potato chips fried with entire sardines slotted through the middle. Reservations are released 45 days in advance at midnight on Resy. But you can always try the bar, where they hold spots for walk-ins every day." - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez
"Capacity: 40-70 This is a f*ck it, full-on restaurant buyout situation. A special evening at this highly rated Hayes Valley mainstay will involve a one-hour canapé session followed by a seasonal four-course meal spotlighting some of the best dishes you’ll likely eat all month (hello, porcini donuts and sardine chips). The barn-like space can comfortably seat 40, or accommodate 70 people standing." - lani conway
"Rich Table is everything California fare should be: inventive, approachable, locally sourced, and damn tasty. Owners Evan and Sarah Rich’s neighborhood staple is a favorite for new American fare including sweet potato pierogi, 21-day dry-aged black cod, and Dungeness crab." - Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff
"Rich Table’s creative interpretation of Northern California cuisine draws in diners year after year, and while its pasta section typically spans just four dishes, it is worth paying close attention to. Expect stunners like the tonnarelli with sea urchin “cacio e pepe” with idiazabal cheese, a diner favorite. If you can't get reservations, grab a seat at the busy bar and slurp up your noodles with an excellent cocktail." - Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff
"It’s not without reason that Food & Wine magazine dubbed Rich Table pastry chef and owner Sarah Rich the “Best New Pastry Chef” of 2014. Her artful interpretations of nostalgic American classics still delight longtime regulars, including a butterscotch panna cotta with pretzel crumble and a Cali creamsicle with Mandarin and Douglas fir." - Becky Duffett, Eater Staff
