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

Zuni Cafe

4.6
4.6
7851 Reviews
$31 to $50
Modern European

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 89 times today
  • 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
    (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 7,851 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 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."

7,851 Reviews
  1. Chris

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Chicken did not disappoint! Great attentive service..

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  2. Jim

    New York City

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zuni is special. It’s that rare combination of exceptionally good food, warm and gracious service and a beautiful, timeless environment where you immediately feel at home. It’s been this way for years and it’s why it is one of my favorite restaurants in the world. This visit reinforced that all over again.

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  3. Wanda

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was absolutely delicious -- the tuna, the steak, the pasta, the appetizers, the dessert.

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  4. Lee

    San Francisco

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated a birthday at Zuni yesterday evening. Excellent foods and services in a beautiful restaurant. The rotisserie chicken and Zuni Caesar Salad & French fries were out of this world delicious! So good I want to come back again soon!

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  5. Khuyen

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Even after all these years the chicken absolutely holds to its reputation and is absolutely worth getting. I was however, surprisingly disappointed with the attitude from one of the hostesses. Thankfully, our wonderful wonderful waiter turned the experience around 100% even if the hostess left an initial bad taste in my mouth.

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  6. Dale

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service Cocktails excellent Do not care for aioli on fish so ordered risotto which was very good, but normally order fish

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  7. Antone

    VIP

    San Francisco

    86 reviews

    3.0

    86 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We felt that the whole $75 chicken for two was just Ok. The bread stuffing and greens covering the dish didn’t seem to add anything and the chicken wasn’t crispy at all. Charging extra for anchovies on a Caesar Salad seems like a money grab. We understand that SF is expensive but $600 for three persons seemed excessive even though we had a $100 bottle of wine.

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  8. Elizabeth

    San Francisco

    36 reviews

    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a pre-theater dinner. Seated promptly at reservation time. Orange and beet salad was a perfect combo I wouldn't have thought of. Both mains were very good. The mushrooms on the risotto stood out. Tables are close, but this is a city after all.

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  9. Melinna

    VIP

    San Francisco

    75 reviews

    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing. Sat down at “my” table, said “chicken” to our waiter and we were able to make our show time no problem! Deeeeelish meal.

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  10. Ronald

    San Diego

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    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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Zuni Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 7851 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 89 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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