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Gary Danko

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$50 and over
Contemporary French / American
800 N Point Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Romantic
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

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    MICHELIN 1 Star2023
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    MICHELIN 1 Star2022

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
  • Neighborhood
    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!
    Private Dining Room Photo

What 1,750 people are saying

Gary Danko reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gary Danko offers a "wonderful variety" of dishes, with notable highlights including the lobster risotto, scallops, and chocolate soufflé. Diners praise the "impeccable service" and "fantastic ambiance," making it a perfect spot for special occasions. While some mention a decline in service consistency, the "extraordinary" dining experience remains a draw.

1,750 Reviews
  1. Tom

    Atlantic City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very friendly and attentive service. Serving size for entrée was adequate.

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  2. Maria

    San Francisco20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We’ve been to GD several times and we feel that the level of service has gone down. The food is excellent but that has also gone down in quality. The Sommelier was excellent.

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  3. Susan

    San Francisco148 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we decided to celebrate our 40th anniversary with the do it yourself tasting menu. Great approach! we got to taste more fabulous dishes. We also took the wine pairing. Absolutely loved each dish from oysters to lobster to duck confit to filet each accompanied with lovely veg creations. portion were all manageable despite 4 desserts!! Highly recommend Gary Danko. Very personable wait staff who adjusted wine served based on my input. not at all stuffy as some fine dining establishments can be

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Qin VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gary Danko is our most favorite restaurant. The food and service are both exceptional, every single time! The decor and atmosphere are just lovely. It’s always our top pick for any special occasion. The staff is so considerate about accommodating my dietary needs. It’s just a perfect place to go. We LOVE Gary Danko!! ❤️

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  5. Christine

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing and memorable experience. The food was incredible. The service was outstanding. Worth it. Highly recommend.

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  6. Marlinda

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the staff were exceptional. I’ve dined here a few times, and I leave delighted every time I come here.

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  7. Linda

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! Since we were a party of 7, we were given the private room. This was a pleasant surprise. Parking in the Ghiradelli Square garage was convenient -- only one block away. Overall, a wonderful experience.

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  8. Judy

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely dinner and incredible staff. Thank you! We really enjoyed it.

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  9. Patrick

    San Francisco24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Scrumptious food as always , iffy on the initial beverage service (we were forgotten for 30-40 minutes I think), I was served my cocktail immediately but my partner was never offered to order his beverage, the remainder of the service was superb/impeccable and our cocktails were comp’d . We love Gary Danko and will return …

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  10. Priscilla

    San Francisco5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Haven’t been back here since the early 2000s. Service is still subpar where everyone has a task and they perfect in it. Super attentive as well. I wanted the 3 course meal and my husband wanted the 5 course meal. The waiter asked if we’re sharing so we said yes. Since we were going to try each others dishes. Then proceeded to ask if it’s okay if they place my husbands dish in front of me since we’re sharing. We were like, “sure, it’s fine”. When we got the bill, we noticed instead of placing the order as a 3 and 5 course meal, he changed it to two 4 course meals, it’s $8 more by doing this. It’s not a big difference but his sales tactic was shady and shouldn’t have try to change the number of courses to accommodate his tips. So we just took the difference out of his tips.

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FAQs

Gary Danko is rated 4.9 stars by 1750 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. Fisherman's Wharf

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Gary Danko

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
  • Neighborhood
    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
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