Octavia

Name: Octavia
Address: 1701 Octavia Street, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94109
Telephone: (415) 408-7507
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (2710)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

1701 Octavia Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

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2 people

Jun 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Octavia is the sister restaurant of Frances, helmed by award-winning Chef Owner Melissa Perello. Octavia serves dinner five nights a week in an elegant and relaxed neighborhood setting. Beautifully defined flavors and seasonally driven cuisine are the cornerstones of Octavia’s menu. Leveraging longstanding relationships with the region’s top purveyors and farms, Octavia's daily evolving selections spotlight Chef Perello's commitment to sustainability and the Bay Area’s wealth of agricultural resources.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Californian, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
Phone number
(415) 408-7507
Website
http://www.octavia-sf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Melissa Perello
Private party facilities
https://www.octavia-sf.com/privatedining

Location
1701 Octavia Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Pacific Heights
Cross street
Bush Street
Parking details
There is limited street parking near the restaurant. The closest garage is The Japan Center Garages which consists of two parking garages; The Main Garage located at 1610 Geary Boulevard and The Fillmore Annex Garage, located at 1650 Fillmore Street between Geary and Post Streets.
Public transit
1 Bus Stop located at Octavia St. and Sacramento St. (3 blocks North)38/38R Bus Stop located at Geary Blvd. and Laguna St. (4 blocks South)
Entertainment
Instagram: sf_octavia
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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Experiences

Large Party Reservation (7-12 people)
$98.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Reservations of 7+ require a family-style, chef's tasting menu at $98 per person. The menu is comprised of 8-10 dishes served in four courses, including dessert. -Indoor Standard: Dining Room Table -Chef's Table: If selecting the Chef's Table, this table is located in the heart of the kitchen and seats a maximum of 10 guests. The menu is served in a chef's choice, family-style format. -Outdoor: Our outdoor parklets can accommodate as many as 12 guests. They are semi-enclosed, heated (when applicable), and covered from the elements. Pricing reflects food menu only. All menus and onsite selections will be billed and presented with your final check onsite. We're often able to accommodate most dietary restrictions, but please contact us directly to guarantee accommodations.

What 2,710 people are saying

Octavia 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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Octavia in San Francisco offers an exceptional dining experience with "thoughtfully crafted, seasonal dishes" and a cozy ambiance. The Chef's tasting menu is a standout, featuring "creative preparations" and an "amazing" assortment of flavors. Guests rave about the "warm and helpful" service and the restaurant's welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommended for any special occasion!

2,710 Reviews

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Laudan VIP
San Francisco1 review
2.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Disappointed with the dining experience. The food was average at best for the price. The service was also lacking. Very slow, rarely checked on us, didn't walk us through the menu without us asking, also didn't keep an eye on our water refill. I also found a Foxtail in my salad which is extremely dangerous if ingested. I mentioned it to the staff and he wasn't apologetic. While the server did remove the cost from the bill, I was quite disappointed as this is a serious risk on the health of diners. I would not recommend this restaurant.
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Nancy
San Francisco37 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I came here to celebrate my birthday. Have never been here before so wanted to try the food here since my children had given me a gift certificate several years ago. Both the food and the service were excellent.
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stephanie VIP
San Francisco21 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The only thing wrong with the food was the agnolotti . I found it had a terrible taste and wasn’t satisfying at all. Every other dish was perfect, more than perfect. The zucchini gazpacho, the bass, the Frito miso, tuna crudi, and finally the lovely Zucchini cake for my friend‘s birthday.
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Joe
San Diego5 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Exceptional food, conscientious service. Extremely loud during our visit because of a large group that should’ve been seated in their group dining area.
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jeff VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Go for the Chef’s family-style tasting menu. Perhaps the best dining experience in San Francisco.
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Cliff VIP
San Francisco98 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
For some unexplained reason, there was a half hour wait between our 2nd and 3rd course
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Natassia
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible and friendly service!! Delicious salad and duck!! Thank you
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Hillary
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We did the chef's tasting menu. Each dish/course continued to impress and satisfy us (from first bites to bread, pasta, protein, and dessert). This restaurant is a gem and I will definitely return. Highly recommend. Thank you to Octavia for a lovely expereince.
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Jimin
Unspecified1 review
4.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice service and food. They offered me a carrot cake to celebrate my graduation, which was a lovely! The only downside was that the portion was a bit small. Other than that, everything was great!
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Niklas
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on May 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every single dish was solid and great service! Would definitely come again
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FAQs

Octavia is rated 4.8 stars by 2710 OpenTable diners.

Octavia does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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