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Kokkari Estiatorio, San Francisco, CA
Award-winning

Kokkari Estiatorio

4.9 (9381)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
200 Jackson St., San Francisco, CA 94111

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 184 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Kokkari (pronounced “Ko-Kar-ee”) is a small fishing village located on the islands of Samos in the Aegean Sea, whose name is derived from the small onions that were once produced in the nearby fields. Its fertile soil and Mediterranean climate translated into an abundance of fresh produce as well as treasured seafood and game. Legend tells that Kokkari is the site where Orion, a mighty hunter and a young man of gigantic stature and great beauty, fell in love with the daughter of the king of Chios. For the love of her, Orion forged the island for wild game and seafood to prepare elaborate banquets in celebration of their love. Today, we hope you will enjoy your own celebration as you dine at Kokkari Estiatorio on food “fit for the Gods” prepared with an Aegean palate and the style of innovative California fare.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Contemporary European
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Erik Cosselmon
  • Private party facilities
    The semi-private and private dining areas can accommodate groups from six to two hundred. The restaurant is also available for buy-outs.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Cross street
    Front St.
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking is currently unavailable at Kokkari Estiatorio.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 9,381 people are saying

Kokkari Estiatorio 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Mediterranean

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Most Booked

  • San Francisco

    Best Ambiance

  • San Francisco

    Mediterranean

  • San Francisco

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kokkari Estiatorio offers an exquisite dining experience with "amazing food and service." Guests rave about "outstanding Greek dishes" like lamb skewers and Moussaka. The "beautiful atmosphere" is perfect for special occasions, although it can be crowded and noisy. Attentive staff and "exceptional customer service" ensure a memorable visit.
9,381 Reviews
  1. Nancy

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service, ambience all excellent. From the first bite of the Greek salad we felt like we were back in Greece. As a plus, the chairs are comfortable and the dining room is attractive and soothing.

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  2. Howard

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kokkari is a 5 star restaurant that I gave 3 stars for this one meal because the whole grilled Glosa (local Petrale sole) was flavorless. Otherwise, the Kolokithokeftethes were outstanding as was the baklava for dessert. Service was impeccable as usual. Will still go everytime I'm in SF.

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  3. Gene VIP

    Virginia8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good, Booth seating in front dining room is very uncomfortable. Seat cushion is almost as high as the bottom of the table so difficult to slide in without pulling table cloth with you when you adjust in the seat.

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  4. Ken VIP

    Charlotte27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday, July 14, 2025 An exceptional dining experience from start to finish. Kokkari Estiatorio offered not just incredible Greek cuisine, but a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes every visit special. The flavors were vibrant, the ingredients clearly top quality, and every dish was beautifully prepared and presented. A special thank you to Moises, who was absolutely fantastic, gracious, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable. He elevated our entire experience with his thoughtful service and genuine hospitality. Thank you for a lovely dining experience! We rate this restaurant with 5 stars +. Highly recommend, as this is a San Francisco Gem!

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  5. Sofia

    Portland / Oregon6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite Greek restaurant. Love their cookbook also.

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  6. Diane VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area44 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It has been years since visiting Kokkari, but the quality has remained high. The food is terrific. Our table had a good selection of their most popular dishes, including the roasted catch of the day, the Moussaka, and the lamb steaks. The cocktails were just OK, but the one made up for it. Overall, a good dining experience.

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  7. Dan

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Greek food I’ve ever had. We had spanakopita, saghanaki, lamb souvlaki, moussaka, an ice cream sundae and loukoumades — would recommend all of them!

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  8. Maria VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is hands down my all-time favorite restaurant. Every visit feels like a flavorful journey from start to finish. The experience begins with standout appetizers—I’m especially fond of the smelts and the octopus—and continues with fresh salads, perfectly cooked mains, and indulgent desserts. I’m always drawn to whatever’s sizzling in the fireplace, but the mesquite-grilled lamb chops and whole fish are consistent favorites. And to top it all off, the galaktoboureko is the perfect sweet ending.

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  9. Melissa

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Gorgeous space!! Service, appetizer, soup/salad options all amazing and delicious. Entree options, esp fish, had chosen (but not listed) sides. While I wanted a light fish, wanted a heavier side. The greens were great, but not enough. Would’ve paid for extra side (the potatoes) but that wasn’t an option. Also, it is huge space but also very crowded and loud. Overall great but load up on apps if you’re ordering fish and be prepared to talk loud and be friends w neighbors.

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  10. Teresa VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona61 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We have had great meals at kokkari in the past. Tonight was not one of them. The good: zucchini cakes were fluffy and tssty. Moussaka was great. Flourless choc cake very rich and plenty to share. The bad: lamb skewers were tough and some parts so chewy that I had to discreetly spit out. Goat stew desperately needed salt and I rarely feel the need to add salt to restaurant dishes. The saghanaki cheese tasted okay, but $20 for the thinnest (maybe 2 oz) wedge?

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FAQs

Kokkari Estiatorio offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 981-0983.

Kokkari Estiatorio is rated 4.9 stars by 9381 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. San Francisco
  5. Financial District / Embarcadero

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 184 times today
Google Map for Kokkari Estiatorio

200 Jackson St., San Francisco, CA 94111

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Front St.
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking is currently unavailable at Kokkari Estiatorio.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Erik Cosselmon
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    The semi-private and private dining areas can accommodate groups from six to two hundred. The restaurant is also available for buy-outs.
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