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

Zuni Cafe

4.7
4.7
7880 Reviews
$31 to $50
Modern European

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 152 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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.

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 7,880 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 delights with "juicy, flavorful" roast chicken and "excellent Caesar salad" in a "warm and gracious" ambiance. The "attentive service" and iconic "shoestring fries" keep guests returning. While some mention "overpriced" dishes, the overall experience is celebrated for "great food" and "timeless charm."

7,880 Reviews
  1. MichelleM

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to celebrate a birthday lunch. Our table was perfect for two in front of bread station and view of the kitchen.

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  2. Barbara

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Haven't been here in years. Really liked the salad with oranges and dates -- excellent. Suqash soup was good, though a little salty. Sole was excellent. The lamb was good though I would recommend it for someone who really wants a lot of meat. I like the three different types of lamp presented - lamb chop, spiced ground lamb, and something approximating doner. The best thing about Zuni is the staff. My outstanding rating really goes to them. They were all very nice, and despite the usual busy atmosphere of a popular restaurant on a Friday evening, they actually seemed to be enjoying their work and each other. I'm glad Zuni's pricing includes a 20% tip by default -- I prefer the European model where tip is always included, and I hope staff are paid appropriately! Thank you.

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  3. tom

    VIP

    Orange County

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always wanted to go here. Great dinner (one fish, one steak) and both diners loved the entrees, plus veggies are done perfectly. A little loud and tight dining quarters but a great restaurant. I will go back for sure.

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  4. Elise

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really excellent with innovative menus. I have never been disappointed there.

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  5. Utkarsh

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Save the $75 and get the chicken from Costco! Even if you buy the membership it’s cheaper than the mediocre thing they served

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  6. Becky

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the roast chicken for 2 which was amazing. Had the string potatoes and olives with a drink while waiting the hour for the chicken. Definitely worth the wait.

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  7. Joseph

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent experience and the service was very friendly.

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  8. Gabriel

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous experience, beautiful, rustic venue, good portions, good, and white selection.

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  9. Douglas

    New York City

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious lunch and teddy our server the absolute best Thank you

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  10. Vidur

    VIP

    San Francisco

    29 reviews

    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a delicious but slightly expensive meal for what you get. We ordered their famous roast chicken (60 min prep time) which was definitely worth the wait! The chicken was juicy and the bread salad was warm and buttery. We also ordered oysters and the tuna entree. The oysters were fresh, and the tuna was sumptuous. The service was also attentive without being intrusive.

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FAQs

Zuni Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 7880 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 152 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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