Garibaldis
Presidio Heights, San Francisco
Restaurant in San Francisco, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Garibaldis is a practical Presidio Heights dinner choice for a calm, low-friction night out rather than a trophy booking. Choose it when the group wants conversation and an easy plan; cross-shop Sorrel or Spruce for a $$$$ occasion meal, Maria Isabel when a more specific regional Mexican direction matters.
About Garibaldis
Garibaldis is a San Francisco dinner option with a published schedule and a smart casual dress code. Plan for an evening restaurant, confirm any changing details directly with the venue before you go.
Keep the plan simple: Garibaldis is a San Francisco restaurant open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, with Sunday and Monday closed.
Choose it for a San Francisco dinner with clear hours
Garibaldis works as a practical San Francisco choice when the schedule fits your evening. It is open 5–9 PM Tuesday through Saturday and closed Sunday and Monday. For diners mapping a broader night out, start with Our full San Francisco restaurants guide, then confirm current details with the restaurant before committing.
If you are comparing options, look at Garibaldis alongside As Quoted, Maria Isabel, Sociale, Sorrel, Spruce, or consider other dining rooms in San Francisco. Choose based on each restaurant's latest official details and the kind of evening you want.
Plan around dinner service and keep the occasion flexible
Dinner is the service window: Garibaldis is open 5–9 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. It is closed Sunday and Monday. For a larger plan that includes drinks, hotels, or a full city itinerary, pair the restaurant search with Our full San Francisco bars guide and Our full San Francisco hotels guide.
The verdict: choose Garibaldis when its San Francisco dinner hours and smart casual dress code match your plan. For menu specifics, booking policies, dietary accommodations, pricing, or any special-occasion details, check the venue's official channels before you go.
Planning details
- Location
- 347 Presidio Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- garibaldisrestaurant.com
- Phone
- +14155638841
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Garibaldis reads like the neighborhood room that becomes part of a regular routine rather than a destination spectacle. It sits on a quieter stretch of Presidio Avenue and leans into steadiness: attentive, unflashy cooking, an interior that functions more like an extension of a living room than a stage. The kitchen’s approach—California ingredient depth filtered through Mediterranean discipline—keeps preparations familiar but precise, supporting a warm, intimate dining experience. The overall impression is a quietly confident, comfortable place where technique serves hospitality rather than theater.
Best For
This is the kind of spot you visit when you want a reliably good meal with familiar company. It suits date nights that favor conversation over ceremony, family dinners and business meals where consistency matters, and small group gatherings that appreciate a comfortable room and a steady, well-executed menu. Rather than theatrical tasting-menu experiences, Garibaldis rewards repeat visits and weekend evenings when diners seek solid cooking, thoughtful service and an unpretentious atmosphere that feels both settled and dependable.
Ordering Tips
Focus on the house signatures that speak to the menu’s blend of Italian tradition and California produce. The Chicken Milanese and Chicken Pâté are standouts for classic preparations, while calamari and tagliatelle showcase lighter, Mediterranean-inflected plates. Gnocchi and salmon offer comforting mains that reflect seasonal ingredient work. For a first visit, pick a mix of shared starters and a composed main to sample the kitchen’s balance of technique and familiarity; the menu’s signature dishes provide a reliable roadmap.
Venue details
Ambiance
Stylish and comfortable dining room with a sophisticated yet down-to-earth atmosphere; cozy full bar with a zinc counter.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Chicken Milanese
- Chicken Pâté
- Calamari
- Gnocchi
- Salmon
- Tagliatelle
Planning details
Location
347 Presidio Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115 · Directions
Also consider
Where to look if Garibaldis is not the fit
Choose Spruce if the night needs a $$$$ Californian occasion meal with a clearer luxury signal. Choose Maria Isabel if the group wants a more specific cuisine direction rather than a general neighborhood dinner.
Restaurant context
How Garibaldis compares in San Francisco
Garibaldis is the easier, more relaxed choice in this set. Sorrel and Spruce sit in a clearer $$$$ lane, so they make more sense when the meal is the anchor of the night and the budget can stretch. Garibaldis is the better fit when the goal is a composed neighborhood dinner without the pressure of a major splurge.
Maria Isabel is the sharper choice if cuisine direction matters, especially for diners specifically seeking regional Mexican cooking from Guerrero and Sinaloa. As Quoted and Sociale are worth checking when availability or atmosphere drives the decision, but Garibaldis is the straightforward Presidio Heights pick for a quieter dinner plan.
For value, the recommendation is simple: do not compare Garibaldis against Sorrel or Spruce as if they are serving the same purpose. Pick the $$$$ peers for polish and occasion value; pick Garibaldis when the value is convenience, a calmer setting, an easier table.
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Compare Garibaldis
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garibaldis | San Francisco | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Sorrel | San Francisco | New American, Contemporary | $$$$ | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended2026 Michelin 1 Star2025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #2912025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #2812024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Highly Recommended |
| Maria Isabel | San Francisco | Regional Mexican (Guerrero, Sinaloa) | ; | No published awards |
| As Quoted | San Francisco | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Sociale | San Francisco | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Spruce | San Francisco | Californian | $$$$ | 2026 Wine Spectator Grand Award2026 Michelin Plate2025 Forbes Recommended2025 Wine Spectator Grand Award2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Garibaldis?
For other options to compare, consider As Quoted, Maria Isabel, Sociale, Sorrel, Spruce, or browse other San Francisco dining rooms. Check current official details for each venue before deciding.
How far ahead should I book Garibaldis?
Garibaldis is open 5–9 PM Tuesday through Saturday and closed Sunday and Monday, so plan around those dinner hours and confirm reservation details directly with the venue.
Is lunch or dinner better at Garibaldis?
Dinner is the option: Garibaldis runs 5–9 PM Tuesday through Saturday and is closed Sunday and Monday.
Is Garibaldis good for a special occasion?
If the dinner hours and smart casual dress code fit your plan, Garibaldis may work; confirm current menu, booking, service details directly with the venue.
