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Award-winning

Octavia

4.7
4.7
2661 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Octavia is the sister restaurant of Frances, helmed by award-winning Chef Owner Melissa Perello. Octavia serves dinner five nights a week in an elegant and relaxed neighborhood setting. Beautifully defined flavors and seasonally driven cuisine are the cornerstones of Octavia’s menu. Leveraging longstanding relationships with the region’s top purveyors and farms, Octavia's daily evolving selections spotlight Chef Perello's commitment to sustainability and the Bay Area’s wealth of agricultural resources.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 408-7507
  • Website
    http://www.octavia-sf.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Melissa Perello
  • Private party facilities
    https://www.octavia-sf.com/privatedining
  • Location
    1701 Octavia Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighbourhood
    Pacific Heights
  • Cross Street
    Bush Street
  • Parking details
    There is limited street parking near the restaurant. The closest garage is The Japan Center Garages which consists of two parking garages; The Main Garage located at 1610 Geary Boulevard and The Fillmore Annex Garage, located at 1650 Fillmore Street between Geary and Post Streets.
  • Public transit
    1 Bus Stop located at Octavia St. and Sacramento St. (3 blocks North)38/38R Bus Stop located at Geary Blvd. and Laguna St. (4 blocks South)
  • Entertainment
    Instagram: sf_octavia
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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Experiences

  • Octavia Welcomes Guest Winemaker Chiara Ciavolich

    US$91.50 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 11, 2025 only
    On behalf of Chef Melissa Perello and Wine Director Iris Rowlee, we invite you to join us for an evening Abruzzese, featuring a regionally-inspired prix fixe menu with Ciavolich wines. Co-hosted by guest winemaker Chiara Ciavolich. DETAILS: www.octavia-sf.com/ciavolich Ticket includes food menu only. Wines and beverages will be available for purchase onsite.

Menu

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What 2,661 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Octavia offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "exceptional food" and a "warm, welcoming ambience." The tasting menu is "thoughtfully crafted" and paired with an "outstanding" wine selection. Though some dishes may vary in appeal, the service is consistently "attentive" and the environment is "cozy," making it ideal for special occasions.

2,661 Reviews

  1. Marjorie

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Two of us shared the duck mousse, citrus radicchio salad and lamb. Everything was delicious! We look forward to returning to Octavia.

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  2. Michael

    VIP

    San Francisco

    73 reviews

    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    we were a party of 4 and enjoyed the tasting menu, which consisted of 11 different dishes that were served over 4 courses and enjoyed family style. Every dish was excellent and tasty. We also had the wine pairing that went with the tasting menu. Also excellent and well matched with the food. The service was friendly and efficient. This is a top notch San Francisco restaurant and we look forward to to going back!

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Salvador

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful dining experience from the start to the end of the dinner . Food was exceptional and the table we had was perfect !

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  4. Christopher

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s so delicious this place should be illegal. I want the chef quarantined and held accountable

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  5. Wayne

    VIP

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Octavia is always top notch, food is excellent and service always top notch. Wine selection is very well done and the selection is outstanding. Wait staff is always really knowledgeable and helpful. Great experience every time!

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  6. Rachel

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything is great about Octavia - vibe, service and of course the food. Even sitting outside, they’ve made it so warm and cozy. Definitely recommend!

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  7. Larry

    VIP

    San Francisco

    184 reviews

    5.0

    184 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed a great meal at Octavia. Wine, Food, Service all amazing.

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  8. Zia

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I wanted to try this restaurant out since I moved across the street. So for my birthday I made 8:45 reservations. Our table was set, the place was half full we were excited. We ordered the full course meal at $85 per person. We asked if we could exchange the duck for another protein. Have you ever left a restaurant with the taste of the food still in your mouth. The seaweed spaghettis strong taste lasted until the next morning. I left most of it on my plate. The pork with a yellow purée seemed undercooked and the tortellini was beautiful but chewy. There were other dishes that lacked luster and overall the fishy nature of the meal was lackluster. I think of the emperor’s new clothes. The vanilla ice cream with kiwi was really good, and the service wasn’t half bad. Hopefully they change the menu often because who make seaweed spaghetti. Pass on this place for the $300 dollar tab, and the not so great aftertaste.

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  9. Kathi

    VIP

    Washington DC

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We haven’t been to Octavia in a few years, but we’re very happy to find that the food was still outstanding.

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  10. Neia

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for Valentine’s Day. They had a pre fixe menu with wine pairings. Food was excellent, as were the wine pairings. We sat outside because that was the only seating available at the time of the reservation. However the outdoor seating was warm and well insulated so it was very pleasant. The service was also great. Loved and would highly recommend!

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FAQs

Octavia is rated 4.7 stars by 2661 OpenTable diners.

Octavia does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Octavia

1701 Octavia Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    Bush Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Pacific Heights
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is limited street parking near the restaurant. The closest garage is The Japan Center Garages which consists of two parking garages; The Main Garage located at 1610 Geary Boulevard and The Fillmore Annex Garage, located at 1650 Fillmore Street between Geary and Post Streets.
  • Public transit
    1 Bus Stop located at Octavia St. and Sacramento St. (3 blocks North)38/38R Bus Stop located at Geary Blvd. and Laguna St. (4 blocks South)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Melissa Perello
  • Entertainment
    Instagram: sf_octavia
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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