The Grove Restaurant & Bar
Popular spot for American home cooking in a mountain-lodge-like setting with communal seats.
The Grove Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.4 / 5 from 5,034 Google reviews and sits about 501 m (6 min walk) from Powell St station.
General overview
About The Grove Restaurant & Bar
The Grove Restaurant & Bar is an American café and neighborhood restaurant in San Francisco’s Yerba Buena/South of Market area, near the Moscone Center, Union Square, SFMOMA, and the Yerba Buena Gardens. It is known for casual meals, coffee, breakfast, sandwiches, salads, comfort food, beer, wine, and cocktails. The details below are based on general training knowledge and have not been live-verified.
- Convenient downtown location near SFMOMA, Yerba Buena Gardens, Moscone Center, and Union Square
- Casual American food suitable for breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, or drinks
- Good option for a relaxed meal before or after nearby museums, shopping, or convention events
- Typically offers indoor seating and a neighborhood-bar atmosphere
Things to do here
Breakfast and coffee
Start the day with coffee and casual American breakfast fare; the restaurant has traditionally been popular with downtown workers and visitors.
Casual lunch
Typical choices include sandwiches, salads, soups, burgers, and other approachable American dishes.
Dinner and drinks
A relaxed evening setting with American comfort food, beer, wine, and cocktails.
Yerba Buena cultural district stop
Combine a meal with nearby attractions such as SFMOMA, Yerba Buena Gardens, the Museum of Ice Cream, or Moscone Center events.
The restaurant is in the downtown/Yerba Buena area. Allow extra time for traffic, parking, and event crowds. Public transit, walking, and rideshare are often more convenient than driving.
Usually unnecessary for small parties, but contact the restaurant ahead for large groups, peak dinner periods, or special occasions.
This overview is general knowledge, not confirmed against an official source — verify hours, prices and entry rules before you go.
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How to reach
The Grove Restaurant & Bar is about 501 m (~6 min walk) from Powell St station on the BART (San Francisco Bay Area).
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Good to know
Verify tickets, seasonal hours, entry rules, and special events on the official website before visiting.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get to The Grove Restaurant & Bar from Powell St station?
The Grove Restaurant & Bar is about 501 m (roughly 6 min walk) from Powell St station on the BART (San Francisco Bay Area). Use the directions link on this page for turn-by-turn walking directions.
What is The Grove Restaurant & Bar rated?
The Grove Restaurant & Bar has a Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 5,034 reviews.
What's near The Grove Restaurant & Bar?
Also within a short walk of the same station: San Francisco Marriott Marquis, Hilton San Francisco Union Square, Union Square.
Is The Grove Restaurant & Bar wheelchair accessible?
Yes — Google lists the following accessibility features for The Grove Restaurant & Bar: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible restroom, wheelchair-accessible seating.
Is there parking near The Grove Restaurant & Bar?
Google lists these parking options near The Grove Restaurant & Bar: paid parking lot, paid street parking, paid garage parking.
Is The Grove Restaurant & Bar good for children?
Yes — Google lists The Grove Restaurant & Bar as good for children.
Does The Grove Restaurant & Bar have outdoor seating?
Yes — Google lists The Grove Restaurant & Bar as having outdoor seating.
Does The Grove Restaurant & Bar require a ticket?
No. It is a restaurant and bar; guests pay for food and drinks rather than admission.
Should I make a reservation?
Small parties may generally be able to walk in, but advance contact is sensible for large groups, busy evenings, and dates coinciding with Moscone Center events.
What type of food is served?
The restaurant is generally associated with casual American food such as breakfast dishes, sandwiches, salads, soups, burgers, comfort-food entrées, coffee, and alcoholic drinks.
Is it close to major San Francisco attractions?
Yes. The Mission Street location is in the Yerba Buena area, close to SFMOMA, Yerba Buena Gardens, Moscone Center, the Museum of Ice Cream, and within a longer walk of Union Square.
Can I visit just for coffee or a drink?
The Grove has traditionally functioned as both a café and restaurant/bar, so coffee or drinks may be possible without ordering a full meal, subject to seating and current policy.
Is parking available?
Dedicated parking is not known. Nearby commercial garages, street parking, public transit, walking, and rideshare are the practical alternatives.
Are the hours reliable in this listing?
No. Hours, menu availability, prices, and operating status have not been live-verified and should be checked on the official website before traveling.
Data and photos from Google Places, generated August 23, 2026. Ratings, hours and prices can change — confirm anything time-sensitive before you go.