all pricing at Kiln will have the addition of a 20% service charge, which is applied toward the restaurant’s costs in an effort to ensure the highest possible quality of service and experience when you join us and it allows us to compensate our team members more evenly.

additional gratuity is optional, but welcome. this gratuity is pooled and equitably shared among our service and kitchen teams.

due to our unique dining experience and the complexity of the menu, we are unable to modify or substitute dishes for food allergies, preferences or dietary needs.

kindly note that the menu is protein-driven and features varying combinations of seafood, poultry and red meat. additionally, ingredients such as dairy, gluten, alliums and sugar are used throughout most of the courses on the tasting menu.

during the confirmation process, each guest will have the opportunity to share information about their food allergies, preferences and dietary needs with our team. based on the information provided, we will explain how those needs may affect their experience of the menu as-composed.

this exchange is intended to establish clear expectations before dining and does not make modifications or substitutions possible. in some circumstances, we may advise that the experience is not well suited to a guest’s particular dietary needs.

if you would like to discuss whether the menu may be suitable for you before booking, please contact us by text or email and include the dietary considerations you would like our team to review.

our availability is released at 12:00pm PST (noon) on the 1st of each month for the following month: august 1st for all of september, september 1st for all of october, october 1st for all of november, etc.

reservations for 1 to 8 guests are bookable through our Tock page.

parties of 7+ should also review our group gatherings information below before booking.

parties of 5 to 6 guests should plan for a dining experience of approximately 3.5 to 4 hours.

all reservations are booked and pre-paid through our Tock page.

due to the nature of our dining experience, we are unable to accept last-minute, walk-in reservations. to check availability during dinner service hours, please text us.

if you would like to redeem a gift card or need any other kind of assistance with your booking, please text or email us.

parties of 7 to 12 guests are seated together at our large group table within the main dining room, positioned near our open kitchen and alongside the restaurant’s nightly service.

for these gatherings, we offer a tasting menu tailored to the pace and flow of a larger table. the menu follows a more concise progression than our full tasting menu and is composed to create a generous and cohesive experience for the entire party.

please allow approximately 3.5 to 4 hours for the experience.

reservations for 7 to 8 guests may be booked directly through our Tock page.

for groups of 9 to 12 guests, please contact us directly by text or email to arrange your reservation.

our menu accommodations policy applies to every guest. before booking or inquiring, we kindly ask that you share the policy with each member of your party and confirm that the menu is suitable for their dietary needs.

parties of 13 or more require exclusive use of the restaurant, with a minimum of 6 weeks’ notice.

for all private dining and exclusive-use inquiries, please contact us directly by text or email. our team will be glad to learn more about your gathering and share further details with you privately.

for parties of 1 to 3, reservations become final and non-refundable within 72 hours (3 days) of the reservation.

within this period, reservations cannot be cancelled, modified or moved to another date. payments cannot be applied as credit toward a future reservation. if you would like to dine with us on another date, a new reservation and payment will be required.

with at least 72 hours’ notice, parties of 1 to 3 may cancel, modify or reschedule their reservation for a full refund or credit toward a future visit.

reservations may be transferred to another guest, including within the 72-hour period. because we contact all guests directly before they dine with us, all transfers must be completed formally through Tock. your confirmed reservations can be viewed and transferred from your Tock profile.

reservations for parties of 4 to 12 are subject to a 7-day cancellation and rescheduling policy. these reservations become final and non-refundable within 7 days of the reservation and cannot be modified, rescheduled or applied as credit toward another date.

if you experience any trouble or have questions, please text or email us.

we will try our best to accommodate your new party size if there is an available, appropriately sized table.

a refund will not be possible in the event we are unable to offer an appropriately sized table for decreased party sizes.

to discuss your options, please text or email us.

our dining experience is thoughtfully designed to be enjoyed over approximately 2.5 hours (or less) for a party of two. we encourage you to arrive on time and allow ample time to relax and enjoy the experience you’ve booked.

please note that our 5:00pm and 5:30pm reservations are part of a two-seating schedule, and we’ll need to prepare these tables for the next guests in a timely manner. if you prefer a more leisurely pace and would like to extend your time at the table, let us know in advance—we’re happy to check if flexibility is available.

the experience begins promptly at your reservation time. if you're running late, we kindly ask that you let us know by texting us at +1 (415) 982-9722. we offer a maximum 15-minute grace period and will do our best to accommodate you within that window.

due to the nature of our experience, seating cannot be guaranteed beyond 15 minutes past your reservation time. please understand that refunds or reschedules are not offered in these cases.

during service, our small team is focused on caring for the guests in-house, but we will respond to your text message as soon as we're able.

dinner only

tuesday to thursday 18:00 to 20:30

friday & saturday 17:00 to 20:30

k | i | l \ n|

149 fell street

san francisco, california 94102

between van ness + franklin

link to google maps

we generally recommend using rideshare services if possible—it tends to be more convenient and can make your evening feel a bit more relaxed and worry-free.

that said, there’s usually some street parking available on our block. street parking can carry a bit more risk. if you go that route, we strongly suggest making sure your car is completely empty and nothing is left in view.

if you prefer a parking lot, here are a few nearby options:

110 franklin st. lot

• distance: ~250 ft (1‑minute walk)

• type: Open-air surface lot

• rate: ~$30–32/hr (varying by time)

15 oak st. lot

• distance: ~300 ft (2‑minute walk)

• type: Open-air surface lot

• rate: ~$20–22/hr (varying by time)

performing arts garage (360 grove st)

• distance: ~0.3 mi (~4‑minute walk)

• type: Covered, secure parking structure

• rate: ~$3–5/hr (varying by time + events)

civic center plaza garage (355 mcallister st)

• distance: ~0.1 mi (~2–3 minute walk)

• type: Large covered underground garage

• rate: ~$4–7/hr (varying by time + events)

kiln is easily accessible by public transit, with the van ness station just a short walk away (~ 3 mins). we recommend it as a convenient and reliable option for getting to us.

muni metro

• the van ness station (served by lines K, L, M, N, T) is just a 3-minute walk from our door.

• from the station, head north on van ness ave, then turn right on fell street.

• muni trains run frequently from early morning through late night.

• fares can be paid using apple pay, google wallet or a clipper card.

bart connections

• if you're coming from outside san francisco, transfer from BART at civic center station to muni metro and ride one stop to van ness.

bus routes

• several muni bus lines also stop nearby, including the 21-Hayes, 47-Van Ness, and 49-Van Ness/Mission.

• all stops are within a 5-minute walk.

our team is always happy to open special bottles from your cellar.

the corkage policy is $125 per 750mL bottle (standard size), up to two bottles. magnums are $250 per bottle, limit one. corkage for half bottles will be politely declined.

we respectfully ask that your selection does not include a wine is already represented on our wine list.

we encourage you to inquire about a particular selection by text or email.

we encourage you to dress comfortably and there is no strict dress code. that said, most of our guests naturally dress in casual elegant attire and will tend to dress up for their own occasions.

due to the length of the dining experience and the ambiance of our dining room, young guests are welcome to join us for dinner provided that they participate in the full tasting menu and are able to enjoy the good company of their guests.

gift cards cannot be redeemed directly through Tock. in order to redeem your gift, please text or email us and one of our team members will happily create the reservation with you.