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How to book Kiln
No. 59 of 100 · Contemporary tasting menu · Near Civic Center (149 Fell St) · San Francisco, United States
The drop
All tables for the following month open on Tock on the 1st of each month at 12:00 San Francisco time.
- Books on
- Tock ↗
- Release
- the 1st at 12:00, next month (San Francisco time)
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The rules
- Price
- tasting menu $315 per person plus 20% service charge; drink pairings $145-$375
- Party sizes
- 1 to 8 guests on Tock; 9 to 12 by text or email; 13 or more need to book the whole restaurant with at least 6 weeks' notice
- Deposit
- The full price is paid when you book on Tock: $315 per person, plus a 20% service charge.
- Cancellation
- Parties of 1 to 3 can cancel or reschedule for a refund or credit up to 72 hours before; parties of 4 to 12 must do so at least 7 days before. After that, bookings are final. Reservations can be transferred through Tock.
- Walk-ins
- Kiln does not take walk-ins or last-minute bookings.
- Waitlist
- To check for openings during dinner service, text +1 (415) 982-9722.
Getting in
- Kiln cannot change or substitute dishes for allergies or dietary needs; the menu is based on seafood, poultry and red meat.
- There is a maximum 15-minute grace period; if you are running late, text +1 (415) 982-9722.
- Gift cards cannot be used on Tock; text or email the restaurant to book with one.
Why it is on the list
2 Michelin stars. Hard to Book score 4 (how the list is ranked).
Sources
Last checked 30 September 2026.
- kilnsf.com official: release on the 1st at noon for the next month, prices, party sizes, cancellation tiers, no walk-ins, texting to check openings, late arrivals, allergy policy, gift cards, checked 2026-09-30
- exploretock.com platform: prepaid, parties of 1-8, $315 per person, 20% service charge, checked 2026-09-30
- guide.michelin.com secondary: two Michelin stars in 2026 (still open), 149 Fell St address, checked 2026-09-30
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