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Gary Danko

Name: Gary Danko
Address: 800 N Point Street, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94109
Telephone: (415) 749-2060
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

$50 and over

Contemporary French / American

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2 people

Jan 6, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 54 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

MICHELIN 1 Star
2023
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
Website
http://www.garydanko.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
800 N Point Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
Neighbourhood
Fisherman's Wharf
Cross Street
Hyde
Parking details
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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!

What 1,651 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
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gary Danko offers an exceptional dining experience in San Francisco, renowned for its "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the customizable multi-course options, which allow for a personalized culinary journey. The ambiance is elegant and perfect for special occasions, while the wine pairings enhance every dish. A must-visit!

1,652 Reviews

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Eduardo
VIP
Greater Boston
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience. Outstanding food and service. The Branzini was top of the top.
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Esther
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were top-notch! Gary Danko never disappoints.
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Lori
VIP
San Francisco
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The lighting, decor, and comfort at your table is outstanding. We spent 4 hours at our meal and were not rushed-service was attentive. The buckwheat blinis that accompanied the caviar service were exceptional. The cheese service was very good with really nice selections. Unfortunately the potatoes that came with my duck breast were underdone-not crisp at all. Disappointing-especially when the server had told me how good they were. I mentioned it to the person taking my plate with most of the potatoes left on it, but was not asked about it further. The lobster risotto was wonderful. All other dishes were good-not outstanding. It was quite busy on a Friday night and it seemed there were quite a few repeat customers. It is worth a try for a special dinner.
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Peter
VIP
San Francisco
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We have been going to Gary Danko's once or twice a year for 20 years and it has gone downhill. Mistake 1, if you book on OpenTable you are sent to the inferior side of the restaurant. The bread offered upon sitting use to be a great range but is now limited to one type and the person dispensing bread does not seem sympathetic to any requests. The seafood risotto was watery and missing cheese - ay Italian would be ashamed. Tje scallops were good as well as the Japanese potato. The cheese selections offered based on my preferences were disappointing. Service was "intermittent" thought the dinner. There are too many good restaurants to accept this level of service, limited choices, a dismissive attitude and high prices.
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Ronald
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service and food. Clearly one of the finest restaurants in San Francisco.
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Beth
VIP
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gary Danko never disappoints. I started off with the glazed oysters, and my husband had the lobster risotto. Both were incredible. As a main course, he had the tuna which was outstanding. I selected the salmon in a potato horseradish crust. The crust was not what I expected. (more like a potato pancake with salmon inside ) but it was delicious. Restaurant looked beautiful for the holidays and although it was crowded, it was not too noisy. We were with another couple and had no problem carrying on a conversation. All in all, still one of the best in SF.
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Remi
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food. Charming atmosphere. Most courteous staff. Wonderful experience.
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Dennis
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly exceptional on all levels. One of the best restaurant experiences of all time.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Felt very rushed. Filet was bland. Sad fall for a great restaurant
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Vladimir
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed Gary Danko's restaurant for 20 years, yesterday was a little....better. Thank you, Vlad
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FAQs

Gary Danko is rated 4.8 stars by 1651 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 6, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 54 times today

Experiences are available.

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
Neighbourhood
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

Website
http://www.garydanko.com/
Phone number
(415) 749-2060

Gary Danko

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MICHELIN 1 Star

MICHELIN 1 Star

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Experiences

Private Dining Room

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What 1,651 people are saying

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Review summary

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