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Zuni Cafe

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4.6
4.6
7991 Reviews
$31 to $50
Modern European
1658 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 117 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Zuni Café opened in San Francisco, California on February 15, 1979. Our daily changing menus are inspired by seasonal organic ingredients and incorporate traditional French and Italian cuisine. As Zuni continues to evolve, in its own distinctive and delicious way, it strives to remain the way it’s always been: at the same time rustic and cosmopolitan, audacious and familiar, intimate and convivial.

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 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Gilbert Pilgram; Anne Alvero CdC
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    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

Experiences

  • Chef Roy Choi cookbook collaboration dinner

    Apr 23, 2025 only
    We are excited to host an evening at Zuni Café, where guests will enjoy a menu featuring 7-8 dishes from Roy Choi’s latest cookbook, The Choi of Cooking, alongside some of our signature offerings. The dishes will showcase Roy’s recipes, thoughtfully prepared with seasonal and locally sourced produce. This event provides a unique opportunity for food lovers to experience the flavors and techniques from the cookbook, while also enjoying an exclusive chance to meet Roy Choi in person. A book signing session for guests to purchase copies of The Choi of Cooking and have their books signed by Roy Choi. Omnivore Books will be present at the event to sell books and facilitate the signing session. To guarantee your copy, we kindly ask that you reserve it in advance by selecting the add-on on the next screen.
    Chef Roy Choi cookbook collaboration dinner Photo

What 7,991 people are saying

Zuni Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zuni Cafe in San Francisco offers a classic, bustling atmosphere with standout dishes. The roast chicken is "quite possibly the very best," accompanied by "perfectly crispy fries" and a "superb wine list." Consistent quality and "excellent service" make it a "San Francisco staple." However, some diners noted occasional service hiccups and mixed experiences with certain dishes.
7,991 Reviews
  1. Jerry VIP

    Los Angeles30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been coming to Zuni since 1981 and it never, ever disappoints. How a restaurant can maintain this level of excellence in every respect for 45-plus years is nothing short of remarkable and a testament to all the hard work. You are a joy to experience…always.

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  2. Zara VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Zuni! Good food, awesome wine list, thoughtful service, personable staff.

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  3. ashok

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    the roast chicken was definitely worth it! The cocktails were also great

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  4. Andrei

    Baltimore1 review

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Terrible service, terrible value. I almost paid 80 dollars plus for a non existent waiter, cranberry juice, and a papardelle that had a DEAD wasp in it. Will never return and you shouldn’t either.

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  5. Christopher VIP

    San Francisco14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zuni never disappoints. The staff is amazing, the food is wonderful and the location is a dream. I love going to this place. It just continues to be top notch on all fronts.

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  6. Sam VIP

    San Francisco38 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was as good as ever, but the pace of service was unacceptably too slow, especially since we had told the waiter that we had a show to make.

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  7. Marta

    San Francisco16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is as good as it was years ago. Wine list is a bit wanting. Bar with interesting small batch liquors. Will return for sure.

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  8. mike

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My girlfriend and I had lunch at Zuni earlier today... It was amazing on every level.... My first time, her second.. Burgers were perfectly prepared and bread salad was to die for.. Abraham was our server and he couldn't have been any more professional and knowledgeable.. The window table upstairs was perfect.. Need I say more.. Just a great San Francisco dining experience.. Mike C

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  9. Marcia

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our reservation was honored on time, but the table was next to an open door and it was too chilly. They kindly accommodated our request to be moved. Service was excellent (the kitchen was a little backed up, but manageable) and as always the food was delicious! The only acknowledgement of our special event (anniversary) came with the bill when the server said, "Oh, and happy anniversary." Better than nothing I guess.

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  10. Todd

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quite possibly the very best roast chicken I’ve been served. Service with wonderful. Great room with lots of energy. Will definitely be back on my next visit to SF.

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FAQs

Zuni Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 7991 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. San Francisco
  5. Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 117 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • Neighborhood
    Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • 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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