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Fable is the best garden patio restaurant in San Francisco. In the heart of the vibrant Castro neighborhood, our patio restaurant showcases seasonal California cuisine and the best brunch in town. Join us for lunch, happy hour, dinner, or a weekend brunch in a unique outdoor dining experience. Inside Fable, our open kitchen concept shows how fresh ingredients are used to create the finished product.
Casual spot serving modern American brunch & dinner in a storybook-inspired setting.
Hours
| Friday | 10 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Monday | 10 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 558 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
Phone: (415) 590-2404
Website: https://fablesf.com/?utm_source=google
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Reservations: fablesf.comtripleseat.com
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Reviews
Moorissa Tjokro
loved the atmosphere! food was rather decent and not much of my particular liking, but service was nice and we really enjoyed being in their patio! their garden was absolutely charming and beautiful.
… moreDaniel Johnson
This is one of those classic can’t go wrong with any choice type of places. Nothing is way better than something else, everything delivers equal quality and quantity. The prices are average for SF and the vibe is very cute. The garden space is nice and has heaters, because you know… SF. Service was friendly and attentive and we overall had a great experience.
… moreBrandon H
Fable’s biggest draw is definitely the backyard garden dining area — it’s spacious, charming, and a great setting for catching up with friends. That part lived up to the hype. Unfortunately, the food didn’t quite match the atmosphere.
I ordered the fried chicken sandwich and specifically asked the waiter whether it was chicken thigh or breast. He told me it was dark meat, but it was very clearly chicken breast, and on the dry side. I’ve had solid chicken breast sandwiches before, but this one missed the mark texture-wise. It was seasoned fairly well, but I strongly prefer fried chicken sandwiches made with thigh, so this was disappointing — especially after asking directly. I didn’t make a point to call it out at the table, but it’s a pet peeve when staff confidently give incorrect info. Beyond preference, accuracy matters, especially for dietary or allergy reasons.
The breakfast potatoes on the side were just okay — slightly undercooked and not crispy enough for my liking. My friends both ordered the double cheeseburger and described it as “fine” but nothing memorable. The patties were on the smaller side and noticeably smaller than the bun, which is always a miss in my book.
Overall, Fable is a decent option if you’re looking for a pleasant, inviting space to hang out and talk, but I wouldn’t come back specifically for the food. Good vibe, average execution.
… moreI ordered the fried chicken sandwich and specifically asked the waiter whether it was chicken thigh or breast. He told me it was dark meat, but it was very clearly chicken breast, and on the dry side. I’ve had solid chicken breast sandwiches before, but this one missed the mark texture-wise. It was seasoned fairly well, but I strongly prefer fried chicken sandwiches made with thigh, so this was disappointing — especially after asking directly. I didn’t make a point to call it out at the table, but it’s a pet peeve when staff confidently give incorrect info. Beyond preference, accuracy matters, especially for dietary or allergy reasons.
The breakfast potatoes on the side were just okay — slightly undercooked and not crispy enough for my liking. My friends both ordered the double cheeseburger and described it as “fine” but nothing memorable. The patties were on the smaller side and noticeably smaller than the bun, which is always a miss in my book.
Overall, Fable is a decent option if you’re looking for a pleasant, inviting space to hang out and talk, but I wouldn’t come back specifically for the food. Good vibe, average execution.
Sacha O
What a wonderful dinner we had! There weren’t many vegetarian options but there were enough for a fabulous dinner. We had the empanadas to start- filled with potatoes and drizzled with a yummy sauce- and a very lightly dressed small salad on the side was a nice surprise. They were Delicious. Then we went with a salad with orange slices and more. This was a very good sized salad and tasty too. Finally we shared the vegan lasagna. With fresh basil and a light tomato sauce, the flavors popped. The noodles on the bottom were firm and the vegan cheese did not over power. The fresh veggies in it were really good too. Splitting the 3 dishes was just about the right amount of food and every thing we had was wonderful.
The service was great as well. Everyone was friendly and nice, but also gave us our space. The great thing is that they didn’t bombard us with everything all at once. They timed it perfectly so we could relax and enjoy the meal.
We’ll be back soon I hope. I didn’t get to try the strawberry dessert and it sounded really good.
… moreThe service was great as well. Everyone was friendly and nice, but also gave us our space. The great thing is that they didn’t bombard us with everything all at once. They timed it perfectly so we could relax and enjoy the meal.
We’ll be back soon I hope. I didn’t get to try the strawberry dessert and it sounded really good.
Matt N
Food was on par with very nice covered courtyard dining area. Tasty dishes made with quality, fresh ingredients. Menu was varied enough to cover our group’s dietary restrictions and open air dining made it possible for the immuno-compromised to dine out unmasked. Not an easy combination to find!
… moreDidi Nunez
The staff was super friendly. The space was beautiful with heaters for each table in the outdoor patio, a mini rainforest in the middle of the patio with blossoming flowers and fruits and the sound of a flowing waterfall.
The food was AMAZING! The vegan lasagna is the best thing my taste buds have tasted. It was so good I needed to buy a second one to take home (which I’ve never done). I would eat here everyday if I could. New favorite restaurant!
… moreThe food was AMAZING! The vegan lasagna is the best thing my taste buds have tasted. It was so good I needed to buy a second one to take home (which I’ve never done). I would eat here everyday if I could. New favorite restaurant!
Zac Stebelton
Okay, so lets start with the food – delicious vegan options? Kinda wild but they got it
The biscuits and gravy was delicious, they gave me some house hot sauce, which was a good touch!
Expect SF pricing, the meal is gonna be over $20 a person.
Service was great, the staff was really sweet and got us a table quickly, had a reservation, very quick set up on Google maps.
The backyard patio was so damn cute, good amount of seating, lots of space between people, tons of greenery to set the mood, all around a great spot for a brunch or lunch date!
… moreThe biscuits and gravy was delicious, they gave me some house hot sauce, which was a good touch!
Expect SF pricing, the meal is gonna be over $20 a person.
Service was great, the staff was really sweet and got us a table quickly, had a reservation, very quick set up on Google maps.
The backyard patio was so damn cute, good amount of seating, lots of space between people, tons of greenery to set the mood, all around a great spot for a brunch or lunch date!
R M
It’s been a while since I tried Fable but always have fond memories of their back patio. Somehow I was in the mood for a tranquil dinner in a beautiful backyard setting. I’m glad I went, it was a nice experience but I should have asked my waiter for a different table. By sheer coincidence right next to me there was a table of four gen z s who decided to talk over the entire patio and share with the rest of the guests on how stressed out they were, because they have to get up in the morning to go to work and that they have to see various therapist because of their arch enemies and because they are in therapy.
I really should have asked for a different table as they almost ruined a perfectly cooked meal. Now to the food.
I ordered their braised pork cheeks and their rocky mountain chicken.
The braised pork cheeks have potential. I really like the kale vinaigrette base. The cheeks were super tender but missed a bit of a crunch. I think they should be pan seared to get that extra texture before the breading and oven roasting. I think this dish has huge potential but needs some tweaking.
The chicken was out of this world, it was worth the wait as it takes about 20 min preparation time. Tender juicy flavours all top marks.
In addition great friendly service and a beautiful setting.
Thank you I will be back.
… moreI really should have asked for a different table as they almost ruined a perfectly cooked meal. Now to the food.
I ordered their braised pork cheeks and their rocky mountain chicken.
The braised pork cheeks have potential. I really like the kale vinaigrette base. The cheeks were super tender but missed a bit of a crunch. I think they should be pan seared to get that extra texture before the breading and oven roasting. I think this dish has huge potential but needs some tweaking.
The chicken was out of this world, it was worth the wait as it takes about 20 min preparation time. Tender juicy flavours all top marks.
In addition great friendly service and a beautiful setting.
Thank you I will be back.
Brianna Walker
Loved the food and cozy vibe. Service was friendly, Definitely a nice spot to grab a meal.
… moreLou Naranjo
I’ve been going to Fable for years. The location works well and fits the neighborhood. Today I called to book the patio and the person who answered the phone to take my booking couldn’t have been more rude & unprofessional. Truly, the lack of hospitality caught me off guard.
I asked whether the patio is heated and how warm or cold it tends to feel around 7:30pm. He replied with sarcasm, saying he had no way to predict the future and therefore no idea what conditions would be like. Since he did not answer the heating question, I asked again. He repeated the same response about not predicting the future instead of giving a straight answer. I called back and canceled the reservation.
Feedback for Fable management. Staff handling phone reservations need patience and basic hospitality training. Guests asking straightforward questions deserve clear, respectful responses.
… moreI asked whether the patio is heated and how warm or cold it tends to feel around 7:30pm. He replied with sarcasm, saying he had no way to predict the future and therefore no idea what conditions would be like. Since he did not answer the heating question, I asked again. He repeated the same response about not predicting the future instead of giving a straight answer. I called back and canceled the reservation.
Feedback for Fable management. Staff handling phone reservations need patience and basic hospitality training. Guests asking straightforward questions deserve clear, respectful responses.