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Absinthe

Restyles the rustic foods of southern France into sleek urban classics. Wonderful (expensive) cocktails based on 100-year old recipes. Not the cheapest place in town, but affordable and the quality of the food is an excellent value. A pretty, white-tablecloth setting and excellent service make this a lovely lunch spot. Avoid weekend evenings before 8PM, when crowds from the nearby theater district can mean a wait. And they now serve absinthe.

  • Outdoor seating
  • Wheelchair accessible
Address
398 Hayes St
Getting there
at Gough
Hours
Tue-Wed 11:30AM-midnight, Thu-Fri 11:30AM-2AM, Sat 11AM-2AM, Sun 11AM-10PM

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Updated 27 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.