Aliment
Nob Hill, San Francisco
Restaurant in San Francisco, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
A wine-focused neighborhood spot on Bush Street, Aliment keeps it simple: intimate seating, a natural-leaning list, a kitchen that lets the bottles drive the meal. Easier to book than the perpetually slammed fine-dining rooms nearby, it's a strong pick for a quiet date or low-key celebration when you want thoughtful pairings without the hype.
About Aliment
Should Aliment hold a place on your San Francisco shortlist? Aliment is a San Francisco venue with casual dress and a schedule that runs Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed. If you are deciding whether it fits your plans, start with those basics rather than assuming a specific cuisine, menu format, beverage program, room style, or price point.
At a Glance
Plan around the essentials: it is in San Francisco, dress is casual, its posted hours include evening availability Monday through Saturday, plus opening from noon on Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
The Room and the Format
Its hours are Monday through Wednesday from 5–9 PM; Thursday through Saturday from 12–9:30 PM; and Sunday closed. That makes it a weekday evening option, with earlier Thursday-to-Saturday availability as well. For broader planning, you can also browse our full San Francisco restaurants guide.
How It Compares
For other San Francisco options, you may also want to consider The Big Four, Sears Fine Food, Restaurant Naides, Nob Hill Club, Cesario's. Compare current hours, availability, the kind of experience you want before choosing.
If you are exploring beyond Aliment, other dining in San Francisco may offer different formats, menus, or atmospheres. For Aliment specifically, rely on the basics: San Francisco, casual dress, open Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday.
Planning details
- Location
- 786 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- alimentsf.com
- Phone
- +14158292737
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Aliment presents itself with restraint: the dining room favors discipline over spectacle and lets the cooking do the talking. Located on Bush Street at the seam of Nob Hill and the Tenderloin, it sits among a cluster of serious independent restaurants that operate with low public fuss. That quiet density produces an intimate, sophisticated feel—less about flash and more about precision, ingredient focus and measured execution. Expect a composed room where technique and provenance are the point of arrival, and where the overall mood is quietly polished rather than overtly theatrical.
Best For
Aliment reads like a destination for thoughtful dinner service rather than casual daytime grazing. The write-up aligns it with high‑end peers and emphasizes a serious, ingredient-driven program, which makes it well suited to special occasions and business dinners where the meal is the main event. The restrained dining room and focus on technique favor adult-oriented evenings—date nights or celebratory dinners—when guests want cuisine-first experiences rather than loud social nightlife.
Ordering Tips
Menus at Aliment emphasize California ingredient provenance and precise technique; the venue’s signature items point the way. When available, prioritize composed mains and vegetable-forward plates that showcase sourcing and execution—examples include the Flank Steak Salad, Mushroom Fettuccini, Brussels Sprouts, Fried Chicken Sandwich and Curry Squash Soup. Order a few shared plates to sample the kitchen’s range, and let the staff guide you on what demonstrates the program’s strengths on any given night.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and energetic with a trendy, clean aesthetic; features glass-enclosed outdoor parklet seating and a full bar creating a vibrant local atmosphere.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Flank Steak Salad
- Mushroom Fettuccini
- Brussels Sprouts
- Fried Chicken Sandwich
- Curry Squash Soup
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Cesario's, Notable alternative
- Nob Hill Club, Notable alternative
- Restaurant Naides, Filipino, fine‑dining tasting menu, Filipino, fine‑dining tasting menu
- The Big Four, American classics (chicken pot pie, crab Louie), American classics (chicken pot pie, crab Louie)
- Sears Fine Food, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Against its Nob Hill peers, Aliment occupies a distinct lane. The Big Four leans into American nostalgia with chicken pot pie and crab Louie, while Sears Fine Food serves breakfast-diner classics. Restaurant Naides delivers a Filipino fine-dining tasting menu with more ceremony and a higher price point. Nob Hill Club and Cesario's share Aliment's neighborhood-focused ethos but don't foreground wine to the same degree.
If you want the most polished special-occasion meal, Naides wins; if you want approachable classics, The Big Four is the safer bet. Aliment sits in the middle: serious enough for an anniversary, casual enough for a Thursday-night reset, the wine list is reason enough to choose it over the others. Booking is easier here than at the perpetually full spots in the Mission, the intimate room rewards those who prioritize conversation over scene.
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Compare Aliment
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliment | San Francisco | ; | No published awards |
| Cesario's | San Francisco | ; | No published awards |
| Nob Hill Club | San Francisco | ; | No published awards |
| Restaurant Naides | San Francisco | Filipino, fine‑dining tasting menu | No published awards |
| The Big Four | San Francisco | American classics (chicken pot pie, crab Louie) | No published awards |
| Sears Fine Food | San Francisco | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Aliment?
Can Aliment accommodate groups?
If you are planning for a group, contact Aliment directly, or compare with other San Francisco options such as The Big Four, Nob Hill Club, Cesario's, Restaurant Naides, or Sears Fine Food.
What should a first-timer know about Aliment?
Aliment is in San Francisco, the dress code is casual. Hours are Monday through Wednesday from 5–9 PM, Thursday through Saturday from 12–9:30 PM, Sunday closed.
What is Aliment known for?
Aliment is a San Francisco venue with casual dress and Monday-through-Saturday hours.
