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Exterior shot of Zuni at twilight - Zuni Cafe, San Francisco, CA
Award-winning

Zuni Cafe

4.7
4.7
7844 Reviews
$31 to $50
Modern European
A photo of Zuni Cafe restaurant

Zuni Cafe

4.7
$31 to $50
Modern European
Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 78 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood 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 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • 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
  • 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

What 7,844 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zuni Cafe, a San Francisco staple, is renowned for its "exquisite chicken," "superb service," and "warm, unpretentious atmosphere." Enjoy their signature dishes like the roast chicken and Caesar salad in a cozy setting. While some guests find the noise level challenging, the overall experience remains "wonderfully memorable."

7,844 Reviews
  1. Ronald

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zuni continues to deliver on all fronts- food, service and ambience.

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  2. CHIN C

    Tucson

    97 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    97 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This time Zuni Cafe tactfully placed my friend and I in the upstairs restaurant right side corner of the restaurant. I felt like a sardine in a tuna can. Way too tight. Food and service was good as always but the seating was not acceptable.

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  3. Annestelle

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful ambience. Good food and crafted cocktails. Each visit to Zuni Cafe has been a consistently great experience. Excellent service too! The entire staff was very accommodating and ensured we got to our concert on time. Conveniently located just a couple blocks from SF Jazz Theater.

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  4. Kathy

    San Francisco

    130 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    130 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, service was exceptional. If I were to land on death row, Zuni chicken would be my pick for last meal.

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  5. Leonor

    New York City

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were going to a 7:30 show nearby and were advised not to order the chicken because it would take way too long. Heeding the warning, we ordered the bread, gnocchi and halibut. (Don’t judge our carbo load! ) First, the bread and butter were stone cold, the gnocchi was drenched and swimming in butter and the halibut tasted more like a black cod —very salty and fishy. We split everything but couldn’t finish the food because it was quite honestly terrible. We would not return—not even for the chicken.

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  6. Leila

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Server was inattentive. Brought dessert menus before entrees were served. Bummer!

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  7. Darrell

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We don’t normally get date nights and we’re excited to visit Zuni after having eaten there a few years ago. Our experience was horrible. Service was painfully slow, waiter kept blaming the kitchen but tables next to us got their food way faster. If gratuity wasn’t included this guy would’ve gotten a zero. Food was amazing. Service was trash. Dude was kind or rude too

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  8. Tony

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Cold food. Overpriced and bland. The only star dish was the lamb stew. So disappointing.

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  9. Robert

    San Francisco

    85 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    85 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always predictably delicious food and good, friendly, professional service.

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  10. Beth

    San Francisco

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, Zuni was the best place for a birthday treat with a dear friend!

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Zuni Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 7844 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Zuni Cafe restaurant

Zuni Cafe

4.7
$31 to $50
Modern European
Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 78 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
  • 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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