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Zuni Cafe, San Francisco, CA
Award-winning

Zuni Cafe

4.6
4.6
7780 Reviews
$31 to $50
Modern European

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2 people
19:00
Booked 92 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
DINNER:
Tuesday - Sunday
5:00 pm – 9:30 pm

LUNCH:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
11:00 am – 4:00 pm

We are closed on Mondays

RESERVATIONS ARE TAKEN UP TO 4 WEEKS IN ADVANCE.

TABLES ARE RESERVED FOR A 2 HOUR TIME LIMIT.


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:00–16:00 Dinner Tue–Sun 17:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    (415) 552-2522
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Gilbert Pilgram; Anne Alvero CdC
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
  • Cross Street
    Between Franklin & Gough
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
    Piano
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 7,780 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zuni Cafe is a San Francisco classic, renowned for its "superb roast chicken" and "excellent service." Guests praise its "charming atmosphere" and "delicious food," making it a must-visit for special occasions. While some find it pricey, the "friendly and attentive staff" ensure a memorable dining experience.

7,781 Reviews
  1. Giselle

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Toooo loud upstairs, and lovely in every other way!!

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  2. Priyanka

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and ambiance were amazing, but there were no AC or fans. It was really hot

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  3. Lisa

    Los Angeles

    24 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Unfortunately we were seated upstairs and it was so hot that it was very uncomfortable. The table next to us left without ordering. We should have been offered a different table but not done. We would have rather waited and been able to enjoy our meal.

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  4. Rebecca

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing - a delicious mix of textures and flavors. We had the gnocchi and salmon, and of course the flourless chocolate cake. Service could be improved, but it was minor stuff (Eg we asked to order a drink mid meal and no one came back, a plate was taken before we’d finished). Overall we’d highly recommend!!!

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  5. Karl

    San Francisco

    256 reviews

    2.0

    256 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I accept that all restaurants go through change. Here, their dependable hamburger is no longer. I've had the burger off and on over the last 3 decades and it used to be my favorite "go to" hamburger. That's no longer the case. It used to be juicy, had some size to it, well-cooked, and flavorful. Now, it's a smaller, sad, thin patty with not much taste. On this visit, I asked for medium rare, and it came raw the first and second time. Not wanting to waste food, the second one was returned to the grill to bring it up to temperature, but it was a lost cause. Not the worst hamburger I've had, but I've concluded that I won't ordering their hamburger, again. You used to receive a mountain of thin, stringy fries, as well. This time, they were shorter sticks and seemed to be the dregs of the batch. Oh well. There will always be change. I'm sad the hamburger is longer what it used to be. 🙁 Service was fine; friendly maitre d's and a very friendly and accommodating primary waitperson and backup staff.

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  6. Allen

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent and friendly, starting with the host to the bar tender , and our server!

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  7. Barbara

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zuni Cafe is a San Francisco Bay Area institution for a reason—beautiful, interesting, delicious food, wonderful staff, and a beautiful atmosphere. What more could you want?

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  8. Dejon

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal experience and 5-star menu. Every item ordered was delicious. This restaurant is at the top of their game

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  9. Sarah

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zuni is my favorite! Best classic classy restaurant for always!

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  10. Christine

    San Francisco

    74 reviews

    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A visit to San Francisco is only made complete by a dinner at Zuni and this trip did not disappoint! Our server was friendly and attentive (but not annoyingly so). Our olives, bread, tower o' fries, caesar salad, gnocchi, gateau victoire - accompanied by a glass of pink bubbles - was everything I'd been looking forward to and a little bit more!

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Zuni Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 7780 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 92 times today
Google Map for Zuni Cafe

1658 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    Between Franklin & Gough
  • Area
    Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:00–16:00 Dinner Tue–Sun 17:00–21:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Gilbert Pilgram; Anne Alvero CdC
  • Entertainment
    Piano
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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