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

Zuni Cafe

4.7
4.7
7944 Reviews
$31 to $50
Modern European

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2 people
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7:00 p.m.
Booked 124 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Lively
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.

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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 7,944 people are saying

Zuni Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zuni Cafe offers a "terrific experience" with its legendary shoestring potatoes, "amazing cocktails," and "incredible food." Patrons appreciate the "wonderfully warm and attentive service" and the "perfectly executed menu" featuring quality seasonal produce. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, making it an ideal spot for special occasions.
7,945 Reviews
  1. Daniel VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and attentive staff. Quality food.

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  2. Clement

    San Francisco3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    It was not as good as our prior dining experiences at this institution. We were there on a Friday night, and the place was crowded. The front-of-house service staff was pleasant and courteous. I've been in the restaurant business for the last 16 years, and I understand how an off night. The food delivered to our table was perfectly timed, but their classic dishes were off for whatever reason. The shoestring fries weren't crispy, and the chicken was dry and overcooked. Was the kitchen overwhelmed or did someone forget to check the food before it was served? Perhaps what rubbed us the wrong way wasn't so much the automatic 25% surcharges —20% for Fair Wage GRATUITY and 5% SF employee health mandate — in addition to sales tax. IT WAS THE AUDACITY TO HAVE A RED RUBBER STAMP ON THE BILL REQUESTION ADDITIONAL TIPS THAT WAS DISREPECTFUL AND OUTRIGHT PANDERING. That isn't what the "Fair Wage Gratuity" surcharge was for. Requesting an additional tip is an overreach. Sorry, this is not a way to run a business and endear yourself to guests. I've been coming to your restaurant since 1982; your food is excellent on a good night... when it's off, you have these obscene charges. It's adding insult to injury. I no longer feel comfortable recommending this restaurant to friends or out-of-towners. I will go out of my way to avoid your restaurant even with the great food.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had lunch with my cousin catching up and the sound quality was great because we could hear each other the whole time without having to raise our voices. The food was delicious and service fantastic. Looking forward to returning soon. Lovely to see it bustling on a weekday during lunch.

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  4. Glenn VIP

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Of course, he chicken was great. It was my birthday. I guess there was no treat for that

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  5. BobC

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were very good. Better than the last few times I went which was 3 or 4 years ago and decided to stop going. Lovely night with a friend.

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  6. RebeccaT VIP

    San Francisco14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love going to Zuni. The staff are accommodating to our needs for a quieter space and the ability to fit us in when they could.

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  7. Peter VIP

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The chicken lived up to all the praise I had read and heard over the years. Excellent service, our other food was delicious, and we loved having an intimate little table by a window. A great place for a date night.

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  8. Ricky

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Epitome of California Cuisine. Classic, simple, fresh, tasty in a very warm, comfortable airy glassed corner. Always great service. There is a reason this reastaurant has been here since I was here in the 80's.

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  9. kristi

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Pricy, but overall worth the quality. The chicken was the favorite dish!

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  10. Christopher

    Cancun4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It is a consistently positive experience with great menu and service. A little loud upstairs, though.

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Zuni Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 7944 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 124 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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