How much does the Kiln menu cost?
In USD, before tax and tip. The table adds the 29% usually added for tax and tip, an estimate (the restaurant’s bill is what counts), and the cost for two.
| Per person | With 29% tax and tip | For two | For two, with tax and tip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinner menuTasting menu | $315 | $406 | $630 | $813 |
Every figure is for one guest and excludes sales tax, which varies by city (8.875% in New York City, for example), and tip, which is usually 18–22%. Many restaurants add a set service charge instead of a tip, and some San Francisco restaurants add a small surcharge for staff health care. Supplements such as caviar or truffle courses are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: exploretock.com (dinner). Price recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since); menus change, so check with Kiln before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at Kiln?
Kiln has no cheaper menu; the nearest saving is another two-star restaurant, listed below.
- Acquerello $295The cheapest two-star dinner menu in San Francisco, Italian
Kiln: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does Kiln have?
Two. Kiln holds two MICHELIN stars, one of 40 two-star restaurants in the US. Gained a star in Jun 2025: Gained a second star.
Who is the chef at Kiln?
The head chef is John Wesley.
Where does Kiln rank on critics’ lists?
Kiln is on one of the critics’ lists we follow, in its latest edition:
From each list’s own website, checked 24 October 2026. The MICHELIN Guide gives stars but doesn’t rank restaurants.
- Cuisine
- Modern American
- Where
- Hayes Valley · San Francisco · United States
- Opening hours
- Mon closedTue–Thu 6pm–8:30pmFri–Sat 5pm–8:30pmSun closedFrom the restaurant’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go
- Address
- 149 Fell St., San Francisco, CA 94102Open in Google Maps
Is Kiln expensive for a two-star restaurant?
Its $315 dinner menu is the 2nd cheapest of the 6 two-star dinner menus in San Francisco with a published price. The middle price is $330, so it costs $15 less than a typical one.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AcquerelloNob Hill | Italian | $295 | – | $195 |
| KilnHayes Valley | Modern American | $315 | – | – |
| Lazy BearMission | Modern American | $320 | – | $175 |
| Sons & DaughtersMission | Modern American | $330 | – | $185 |
| BirdsongSoMa | Modern American | $350 | – | – |
| SaisonSoMa | American | $368 | – | – |
Other restaurants you may like
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- Modern American, two starsCésar New York, United States · dinner $365
- 1.0 mi awayNiku Steakhouse San Francisco, United States · dinner $250
- 1.3 mi awaySan Ho Won San Francisco, United States · dinner $118
- 1.3 mi awayBenu San Francisco, United States · dinner $425
Starred restaurants near Kiln
The 6 nearest, all within 0.9 mi.
- Californios Mexican · 0.5 mi (840 m) away · dinner $375
- Birdsong Modern American · 0.6 mi (950 m) away · dinner $350
- Nari Thai · 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away · dinner $115
- The Progress American · 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away · dinner $58
- Kin Khao Thai · 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away · dinner $48
- State Bird Provisions American · 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away · dinner $60
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Sources Restaurant: kilnsf.com. Stars: Kiln in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: exploretock.com (dinner), price recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since). Critics’ lists: OAD’s Top Restaurants in North America 2026, checked 24 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Opening hours: the restaurant’s website, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).