401 Van Ness Avenue at McAllister
Veterans Building
San Francisco
Herbst Theatre is part of the War Memorial Performing Arts Center and across the street from City Hall on Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco. A 919-seat recital hall, Herbst Theatre is the venue used most often for San Francisco Performances' events, offering a great opportunity to see world-class artists in an intimate setting.
Information on the beautiful murals at the Herbst Theatre…
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Public Transport
The MUNI Van Ness Station is only about 4 blocks south of the hall. MUNI lines 47 and 49 run along Van Ness Avenue and pass directly by the theater. The nearest BART station is Civic Center. Upon exiting the station follow Grove Street away from Market Street (west) for three blocks. Cross Van Ness Avenue on Grove Street then turn to the right (north) and walk to McAllister Street, the Theater will be on your left at McAllister.
By Car From the Golden Gate Bridge
After crossing the bridge, take US 101 to Lombard Street and continue south on Van Ness Avenue to the Civic Center. Turn right on Grove Street, the first street past City Hall. The Opera House is on the right and Davies Symphony Hall is on the left. Continue on Grove for parking in the Performing Arts Garage.
BY car From the Bay Bridge
After crossing the bridge, take the Ninth Street/Civic Center Exit onto Harrison Street. Go one block and turn right onto Ninth. Stay to the left and continue on Ninth across Market Street onto Hayes Street. Take Hayes to Franklin Street and turn right. Drive one block on Franklin to Grove Street for parking in the Performing Arts Garage.
By Car From the peninsula via 101
Take US101 North and exit at 9th Street. Turn left off the exit ramp onto 9th Street. Stay to the left and continue on 9th Street across Market Street onto Hayes Street. Take Hayes to Franklin Street and turn right. Drive one block on Franklin to Grove Street for parking in the Performing Arts Garage.
The largest parking lots in the area are the Performing Arts Garage on Grove Street at Gough and the Civic Center Garage on McAllister between Polk and Larkin
Absinthe Brasserie & Bar
415.551.1590
398 Hayes Street (at Gough). French Bistro. Reservations strongly recommended.
Ananda Fuara Vegetarian Restaurant
415.621.1994
1298 Market Street (at Larkin). Vegetarian Cuisine. Reservations not accepted.
California Pizza Kitchen
415.436.9380
Civic Center, 524 Van Ness Avenue (between Golden Gate Street and McAllister). California Cuisine. Reservations not accepted.
Caffe Della Stelle
415.252.1110
395 Hayes Street (at Gough). Italian Cuisine. Reservations recommended.
Canto do Brasil
415.626.8727
41 Franklin Street (between Page and Oak). Authentic Brazilian Cuisine. Reservations recommended.
Chevy’s
415.621.8200
590 Van Ness Avenue (at Golden Gate Avenue). Mexican-influenced Cuisine. Reservations accepted.
Citizen Cake
415.861.2228
399 Grove Street (at Gough). California Cuisine. Reservations strongly recommended.
Frjtz
415.864.7654
579 Hayes Street (at Laguna). Belgian Crêperie, Friterie, DJ Art Teahouse. Reservations not accepted.
Indigo Restaurant
415.673.9353
687 McAllister Street (between Gough and Franklin). California/American Cuisine. Reservations recommended.
Hayes Street Grill
415.863.5545
320 Hayes Street (between Gough and Franklin). Seafood. Reservations strongly recommended.
Jade Bar
415.869.1900
650 Gough Street (at McAllister). Asian small plates, light fare. Reservations not accepted.
Jardiniere
415.861.5555
300 Grove Street (at Franklin). French/California Cuisine. Reservations strongly recommended.
Laurels Cuban Restaurant
415.934.1575
205 Oak Street (at Gough). Cuban Cuisine. Reservations accepted.
Mandarin Villa Restaurant
415.863.2981
101 Oak Street (at Franklin). Mandarin, Hunan & Szechuan Cuisine. Reservations recommended.
Market Street Grill
415.487.4414
1231 Market Street
Max’s Opera Café
415.771.7300
601 Van Ness Avenue (at Golden GaOpearte Avenue). American Cuisine. Reservations not accepted.
paul K
415.552.7132
199 Gough Street (at Oak). Modern Mediterranean Cuisine. Reservations strongly recommended.
Sauce
415.252.1369
131 Gough Street (between Oak and Page). American Bar and Bistro. Reservations recommended.
Shima Sushi
415.292.9997
601 Van Ness Avenue (at Golden Gate). Sushi. Reservations recommended.
Sushi Hana
415.775.5800
800 Van Ness (at Eddy). Sushi. Reservations accepted.
Suppenküche
415.252.9289
525 Laguna Street (at Hayes). German Cuisine. Reservations accepted for parties over six.
Stelline
415.626.4292
330 Gough Street (between Linden and Hayes). Italian Cuisine. Reservations recommended.
Thépin Thai Cuisine
415.863.9335
298 Gough Street (at Fell). Authentic Thai Cuisine. Reservations recommended.
Trader Vics
415.775.6300
555 Golden Gate (at Van Ness Avenue). Polynesian theme restaurant.
Zuni Café
415.552.2522
1658 Market Street (at Gough). California Cuisine. Reservations strongly recommended.
Near the Herbst Theatre
Inn at the Opera
333 Fulton Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
415.863.8400
Just a few blocks from Herbst Theatre, the Inn is an intimate boutique-type hotel with a friendly staff.
Hotel Whitcomb
1231 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103-1411
415.626.8000
This is a large hotel with over 450 rooms and many amenities, within easy walking distance of Herbst Theatre.
Other Neighborhoods
Queen Anne Hotel
1590 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
415.441.2828
The Queen Anne Hotel is less than a 5 minute drive to Herbst Theatre, located just north of Japantown. The hotel was built in 1890 and has been restored to Victorian splendor, including rooms with period antiques and working fireplaces.
Huntington Hotel & Spa
1075 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
415.474.5400
On scenic Nob Hill, the luxurious Huntington Hotel offers good-sized rooms with high-speed internet connections, an indoor swimming pool, and extensive spa.
Ritz Carlton
600 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
415.296.7465
The Ritz Carlton is a 5-star/5-diamond hotel located on the east side of Nob Hill. The rooms provide a modem/data port for internet connections.
The Adagio
550 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
415.775.5000
Recently remodeled, The Adagio features modern interiors with clean lines and good-sized rooms with modem and data ports. The Adagio is located near the theater district and offers a town car service in the mornings.
Handlery Hotel
351 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
415.781.7800
The Handlery Hotel is a nice mid-range hotel in the downtown area near the famed Union Square shopping district. The Handlery Hotel is a family-owned hotel with a friendly atmosphere. Their rooms have wireless internet capability.