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The Parthenon, San Francisco, CA

The Parthenon

4.5
4.5
53 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean
A photo of The Parthenon restaurant

The Parthenon

4.5
$30 and under
Mediterranean
Downtown / Union Square

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to The Parthenon, your gateway to the authentic flavors of Greece nestled in the heart of San Francisco. As a Mediterranean Wine Bar and Mezes, we offer a rich tapestry of Greek culinary delights that will transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed Greek islands.
Our menu is a celebration of traditional Greek cuisine, with a contemporary twist.
Pair your meal with a selection from our Mediterranean Wine Bar, and don't forget to save room for our delectable sides, including Greek Fries and Garlic Fries.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Turkish
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 10:30 am–3:00 pm Daily 4:45 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 400-4405
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Cemo
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Union Square
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 53 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • San Francisco

    Mediterranean

  • San Francisco

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Parthenon offers a delightful Greek dining experience with "amazing service and great quality food." Guests rave about the "best hummus ever" and a fantastic selection of mezze plates. The restaurant's ambiance is stylish and vibrant, perfect for pre-theater meals near Union Square. Don't miss their homemade dips!

53 Reviews
  1. John

    Richmond

    85 reviews

    5.0

    85 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant has a pleasant clean modern vibe to it. We were there on a very busy evening and I think on a normal evening it might be a bit more calm. The staff is awesome, very attentive and apologetic for not seating us at our exact reservation time. They were accommodating folks so tables had to be shifted a bit. They compensated us with a drink on the house, which was nice, but not necessary. Our food was prepared as ordered and was delicious. We would definitely return!

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  2. Robert

    San Francisco

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food in the Union Square, pre-theater area. The food was great and moderately priced. The service was friendly but a bit erratic. Charming and vibrant restaurant.

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  3. Emily

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had lunch here before a Saturday show, and it was a lovely experience. The service was friendly and attentive without being intrusive, and the seating was comfortable. We started with hummus, which was mild and smooth and accompanied by the softest, most pillowy warm pitas ever. For our entrees, we had the beef pita sandwich, steak souvlaki, lamb chops, and the makaronia pasta. My son said that the lamb was tender and flavorful. My older son really enjoyed his sandwich, and my husband loved the souvlaki. The pasta was amazing, with a light but richly flavored sauce with briny pops from the capers contrasting with the earthy mushrooms and spinach.

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  4. Margaret

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A newer Greek restaurant near Union Square offers great foods. We had zucchini cakes, octopus, sea bass. They are all good and fresh. The waitress was very attending and friendly. We had a good time!

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  5. Kerry

    San Francisco

    92 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    92 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot for lunch - 2 blocks from Union Square . Pomegranate bubbles was delicious. Split appetizers of calamari. Fried zucchini with tzatziki, and octopus - all delicious. Server was so friendly and nice - Had nice selection of wines - and even wine flights . Great spot

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  6. Erica

    Orange County

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing service and great quality food. The appetizer sampler was incredible. The eggplant was a great dish!

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  7. Marianne

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The music was too much techno. The service from the kitchen was slow. We were there for an hour before our entree came. Had to ask the waitress to clear off my soup bowl. The soup was excellent.

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  8. Jimmy

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I got a reservation for 6:15pm and when I arrived I was told there was no seat so we waited for about 20 mins which is weird because I already have a reservation so I don’t know what element wrong. when I ordered my food they didn’t come until like an hour and a half late, I did get asked by anyone how I was doing or get told that something was wrong in the kitchen or anything and finally when the food arrived at like 7:45 and we finished dinner at like 8:10 and left. Food and everything was good but service needs a little work.

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  9. Ginger

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Good location for pre-theater. Popular place. The food was OK.

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  10. Jeevjyot Singh

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was decent, but the calamari was excessively fried, and the kebabs were undercooked. On the positive side, the garide and spanakopita were delicious!

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FAQs

The Parthenon offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 400-4405.

The Parthenon is rated 4.5 stars by 53 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of The Parthenon restaurant

The Parthenon

4.5
$30 and under
Mediterranean
Downtown / Union Square

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Parthenon

582 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Union Square
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 10:30 am–3:00 pm Daily 4:45 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Turkish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Executive chef
    Chef Cemo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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