Rich Table
A warm Hayes Valley restaurant from a husband-and-wife chef team, known for inventive, ingredient-driven plates.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you are traveling as a couple.
Why
- 01
Rustic-modern and welcoming, with cooking that's clever without being fussy.
Our read - 02
It's a refined meal that still feels personal.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Even on a tight schedule, Rich Table earns the hours.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, Rich Table works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, Rich Table works.
Food is a reason to travel
For food & drink, Rich Table delivers.
Think twice if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — Rich Table isn't cheap for what it is.
You are traveling with kids
With kids, it depends on the day.
You care about the visual experience
For beauty & photography, Rich Table is hit or miss.
You prefer local life to spectacle
For local authenticity, Rich Table is hit or miss.
The plates that decide it
- The porcini doughnuts and sardine chips — the playful signatures the kitchen is known for
- Seasonal pasta and mains — reliably excellent
- Rushing it before curtain — give yourself enough time to enjoy it
Plan it well
- Cost
- $$$
- Timing
- Before an opera or symphony performance
- Booking
- Reservations recommended
- Allow
- 1.5–2 hours
- Accessibility
- Bar and dining-room seating
Sources and method (2)
- Opened 2012 in Hayes Valley by husband-and-wife chefs Evan and Sarah Rich; the dried-porcini doughnuts with raclette are a signature. yelp.com ↗
- Long a Michelin-starred Hayes Valley dinner spot; the Rich team opened a new venture, RT Bistro, in fall 2025. blog.resy.com ↗