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

Zuni Cafe

4.7
4.7
7821 Reviews
$31 to $50
Modern European

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 110 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 7,821 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
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zuni Cafe is a San Francisco classic celebrated for its "best roast chicken on the planet" and "delicious food." Its vibrant ambiance and "excellent service" create a memorable dining experience. Patrons rave about the iconic Caesar salad and shoestring fries. Ideal for special occasions, Zuni remains a beloved destination.

7,821 Reviews
  1. Stephen

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We have visited Zuni cafe many times, iconic place. Service has deteriorated, due to them adding 20% to your bill automatically. This creates no incentive for the servers to work for a tip. We ordered salad, very heavy dressing, too much. We asked if they could remake, they did but they made us feel guilty, that it was our fault. At bill time, they stamp “additional tip” in bold red. A little tacky in my opinion. They already added 5% for healthcare and 20% for automatic tip. All in all, the food is good, ambiance is nice, but the approach to tipping makes the service fair at best.

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  2. Nancy

    San Francisco

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had to wait although I had a reservation. Ceasar salad paired with the anchovy appetizer plate is a winning combination. Shoestring potatoes is a must. Hamburger medium was a bit underdone for my taste. I informed the waiter know that we had a show to attend so the service was quick as needed.

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  3. GLENN

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect as usual. Only negative there always seems to be somebody with an annoying loud voice. This is true for every popular restaurant. No fault to Zuni staff. Love this restaurant for almost 40 years!

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  4. Lorraine

    Sacramento

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I love coming here when we come to SF—for me, they always have a great vegetarian entree that is not just pasta or risotto, and I really appreciate that! We both love that vegetables are featured in all the entrees, the salads are always interesting and flavorful. It’s a warm, inviting space, great service too!

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  5. Calaway

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The whole chicken is amazing! However, The ribeye was not the highest quality meat and over cooked. We tried twice at the ribeye and returned it both times. The waiter was not that engaging but the staff was fantastic!

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  6. Bailey

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and cocktails. Will be making this a San Francisco must for here on out

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  7. Ronald

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I have eaten many meals at Zuni over decades and the quality has been amazingly consistent over that time. It’s often just what I want to eat. I had a baguette steak that reminded me of France in the 1970s. The prices have definitely increased. It’s not out of line with similar places, but it used to seem cheaper than other places of equivalent quality. No longer. It’s every bit as expensive as other fine dining places if more relaxed than some.

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  8. Vicki

    Kansas City

    41 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the chicken, but the “vegetables” was nothing more than the appetizer we’d ordered earlier. The anchovies appetizer didn’t have much creativity to it. The biscotti were really bad and the cake over sauces. For a veg restaurant that charged what they do, the quality should be better.

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  9. Jacqueline

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been coming for 30 years and Zuni still sets the gold standard in so many ways!

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  10. Adam

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First date, both of us are old Zuni customers. On reservation I asked for a good table for a first date and proceeded to have the best date of my life. Impeccable low key service, delicious food, perfect wine recommendations. Love you, Zuni!

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FAQs

Zuni Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 7821 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 110 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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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