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Gary Danko  - Gary Danko, San Francisco, CA
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Gary Danko

$50 and over
Contemporary French / American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for fine wines
Twenty-five years after opening its doors in San Francisco’s iconic Fisherman’s Wharf neighborhood, Restaurant Gary Danko continues to refine its award-winning combination of classic French cooking, thoughtful and inventive use of local ingredients and personable yet impeccable service.

In a warm, enveloping space overhung with fresh flowers and vibrant artworks, an evening at Gary Danko is both intimate and theatrical—a loving nod to an old-world dining experience with its heart thoroughly planted in the new: fresh, locally grown and raised foods drawn from the region’s vast seasonal offerings, prepared with precision and flair.

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Executive chef: Gary Danko

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN 1 Star

    2023

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN 1 Star

    2022

From the OpenTable editors: Chef Gary Danko’s namesake institution is where you go for classic French fine dining with a California twist. While the menu changes seasonally, the dishes are always peak luxury—seafood-studded risottos, decadent souffles, and extravagant cheeses served tableside by smartly suited servers. With an award-winning, 15,000-bottle wine list and lavish floral arrangements, the restaurant is the ultimate destination for special occasions.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Californian, Dining Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 749-2060
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Fisherman's Wharf
  • Cross street
    Hyde
  • Parking details
    <br />
  • Public transit
    Hyde Street Cable CarMuni Bus: 47 and 30
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Private Dining Room

    Multiple dates available
    Please note, this room does not have wheelchair access. We offer our full menu in our Private Dining Room. We have two seatings for our Upstairs Private Dining Room and ask all parties to agree to a three hour dining experience for Private Dining Room reservations. Thank you and we look forward to welcoming you to Gary Danko!
    Private Dining Room Photo

What 1,665 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gary Danko in San Francisco offers an "exceptional dining experience" with "legendary service" and "outstanding food." Known for its "creative interpretations and pairings," the restaurant provides a "charming atmosphere" and "intimate setting." Highlights include the "lobster risotto" and "glazed oysters." It's perfect for "special occasions" and consistently remains a top choice for many diners.

1,665 Reviews
  1. Roy

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely outstanding to say the least! We went for our 25th anniversary dinner and the whole experience was nothing short of excellence. We went for five course with our own selections. Everything from appetizers to desserts were unique and delicious. The cheese options were broad and exclusive. We were delighted to have our special slice of candle lit cake to mark our day, and a bag of gift wrapped goodies to take home! Our server and everyone else elevated our experience to the next level. Thank you team Gary Danko for making our important milestone memorable and special. The Roys

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  2. Arlene

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    To begin, we had complementary a potato and cauliflower soup. Then, we ordered the 3- and 4-course dinners: lobster salad & lobster and seafood risotto to start, the branzino, the lamb and the scallops as mains and the chestnut pavlova and chocolate souffle for dessert. We enjoyed every course, but I especially like the mains. The scallops, which came with spaghetti squash were cooked perfectly and had a lovely buttery texture. The branzino had a crispy skin, and I liked the sauce so much that I finished it by using my bread to wipe it up. The lamb with polenta was tender and flavorful. At the end, we were also presented with a plate of confections and pumpkin muffins with cream cheese filling, with we've saved for breakfast. The only one that didn't hit the mark for us was the complementary small bowl of potato and cauliflower soup with a dollop of orange gellé(?) in the center. The flavor was so mild that I basically tasted the orange. Overall, everything was beautifully plated and delicious, and service was superb. Definitely go there at least once in your life!

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  3. Sidney

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Birthday celebration and everything was wonderful. Three courses, with wine pairings. It never disappoints.

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  4. David

    VIP

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food - menu was diverse and especially delicious. Great service and ambience complimented by a superb wine list

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  5. Marta

    VIP

    San Francisco

    232 reviews

    5.0

    232 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a treat to dine here! We enjoyed a 4 course and a 3 course tasting menu. Every dish exquisite in flavor, balance and presentation. Service exceptional: professional yet friendly, and accommodating. A fabulous experience. One glitch when we arrived which was puzzeling. I showed them our opentable confirmed reservation sent by Open Table but our name was nowhere to be found on the resturant's reservation list for that evening. Instead it was on the resturant's list for 1/19/25 @ 5 pm. Weird. The restaurant accommodated us anyway, even without a reservation listed. This was easy for them as our reservation was very early @ 5 pm. There may not have been such a happy ending if we happened to plan to dine during peak hours. And we were celebrating a very special 75th Birthday!

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  6. Julie

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A truly extraordinary dining experience. Service is impeccable and food so incredibly delicious. I loved every second. While it is expensive, it is worth every penny and more!

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  7. Valerie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best restaurant in the world. Period. Thank you to the team for 13 incredible years of consistency.

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  8. Simon

    VIP

    Toronto

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Team was extraordinary from the moment I arrived to exit. Food was fantastic and wine pairings superb. Team was exceptional and not pretentious - simply a fantastic evening. Highly recommend as a must when you’re in SFO!

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  9. Gerald

    VIP

    San Francisco

    205 reviews

    5.0

    205 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very professional operation. Extensive menu. Very good service. Good value. Wines rather expensive.

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  10. Vivian

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the few culinary tastes I don’t think I can duplicate at home. Loved the variety of choices available and the attentiveness of the staff. Everyone was so pleasant and classy!

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FAQs

Gary Danko is rated 4.8 stars by 1665 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Gary Danko

800 N Point Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
  • Cross street
    Hyde
  • Neighborhood
    Fisherman's Wharf
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Californian, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    <br />
  • Public transit
    Hyde Street Cable CarMuni Bus: 47 and 30
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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