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Estiatorio Ornos a Michael Mina Restaurant San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

Estiatorio Ornos a Michael Mina Restaurant San Francisco

4.5
4.5
166 Reviews
$31 to $50
Greek
Escape to Greece! Estiatorio Ornos a Michael Mina Restaurant brings to life the celebratory spirit of the Greek Isles. Guests will feel transported to the eponymous Ornos Beach by the bright, airy, coastal aesthetic, the simplistic, flavorful Greek seafood dishes, and the warm yet relaxed Mediterranean-style of hospitality. A house playlist of Mykonos-inspired music beckons guests to sit and stay all evening, reveling in the array of sharable dishes, refreshing cocktails, intriguing wines, and a lively atmosphere.
Led by award-winning Chef Michael Mina in partnership with Girair “Jerry” Goumroian and Chef Nikolaos Georgousis, the 76-seat restaurant presents the evolution of the iconic 252 California Street flagship location.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Greek, Mediterranean, American

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (415) 417-3969

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Niko Georgousis, Daniela Vergara

  • Catering

    Estiatorio Ornos is available for catering requests

  • Private party facilities

    Located in the heart of the financial district, Estiatorio Ornos – San Francisco is the perfect place to host your party and is a great venue for business functions, birthday parties, and weddings. The restaurant can be reserved in its entirety for either lunch or dinner.

  • Private party contact

    Nancy Zammit: (415) 730-4591

  • Neighborhood

    Financial District / Embarcadero

  • Cross street

    Front and Battery

  • Parking details

    Valet available beginning at 5pm nightly

  • Entertainment

    The Playlist Generation has created a unique soundtrack for our restaurant featuring an eclectic blend of world music, foreign language cover versions of classic songs and tasteful, yet sensual, tracks.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Father's Day Specials

    Jun 16 - Jun 17, 2023
    Celebrate Father’s Day with Estiatorio Ornos and indulge dad in Chef Daniela Vergara’s unique play on cigars and brandy. “Papa’s Nightcap” features a 2oz pour of Metaxa Greek Brandy and a baklava “cigar” with Greek yogurt, pistachio, and candied orange.

What 166 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Greek

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  1. PabloM

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was incredible + we had a very good Aperol spritz! And it was very well prepared. We also had the snapper fish and was outstanding!
  2. JLOC

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional service and the food was perfect. All around an amazing and fabulous experience!
  3. LizaL

    Exclusive

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent place! Great ambiance, innovative food, and attentive service.
  4. MLCD

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service. Thank you for a wonderful dinner.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very nice booth table. Was a little disappointed in the grilled octopus. The Greek salad and trio of dips were really good. Great wine selection!
  6. KirbyR

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ornos is always a pleasant experience. The food is outstanding and the attention to detail is amazing. The atmosphere makes it seem like you are in a different country
  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious starters, Main and desserts. Excellent wine as well. Service was impeccable.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Elevated but approachable Greek cuisine in a fun, upscale setting
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We stayed for 5 days at Hyatt and dinned twice at Michael Mina’s restaurant. Definitely coming back!
  10. katieo

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Waited an hour for our table although we had a reservation. Food was mediocre to good. Although Lamb chops were cooked perfectly. Corkage was $50 🙄 Sadly SF is lacking fine dining restaurants and this one isn’t the one you want to drop your money at.
  11. SF1949

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful atmosphere in this restraurant, great food , and service.
  12. MiguelP

    New England

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing and flawless experience! Everyone and everything was perfect, and I'm not just saying that, it was an elevated experience, even the GM came over to talk to us and make sure everything was great, and our server was simply the best.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience1
    Reservation was made for team building event in San Francisco. We were sat right below the speakers, they were playing loud trance music with heavy bass and I literally could not hear anything people say. We requested multiple times for the volume to be lowered but they gave a sorry of an excuse that they can’t touch it. Didn’t make a big deal about it because it was a business dinner so we tried to keep it professional. My cocktail was good. Appetizer was ok. Sea bass that I ordered was ok. Decent portion. So meal ended and I asked for a box to go. Whoever that took my plate nodded, and went ahead to put my used silverware AND my coworkers USED silverware onto my plate that I intend to take home. That definitely pose a major hygiene issue and who knows what they will do with my fish when it’s getting boxed up… so no, I did not take my fish home and I told him to forget about boxing it. He nodded. Again. And came back 5minutes later with a boxed up fish. Overall I was very unhappy with the quality of service and the hygiene level of the employees. I had higher expectation from a Michael Mina restaurant. Will save my time and effort for another place next time we have a business meal.
  14. GraceB

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love it - great addition to the FiDi dining options. Food and cocktails are great, but pricey and can be loud in the crowded dining room.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Previously dined at Michael Mina’s Michelin starred fine dining establishment at this very same location. Post 2020 this has been rebranded into a more casual Mediterranean Greek restaurant. Was seated at a table in a very busy location between restrooms and bar. Asked to be relocated to another table but outright refused. Even though a couple tables for two where within eyesight. Served by a team of staff members. Our assigned waitress only brought menus, placed silverware and plates in tween appetizers, main courses and dessert. Overall I found the staff members cold and indifferent.
  16. JuneBug

    San Francisco

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Trio of Spread; Grilled Octopus; Ouzo Prawn; Grilled Lamb Chops; Petrale Sole; Lobster Pasta - AMAZING Drinks - WOW! Service - On Point Ambience - Beautiful and inviting
  17. moriss

    San Francisco

    38 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience5
    Good food, excellent service. But way too expensive. The winist in particular was egregious. You are paying a premium to eat in a Michale Mina restaurant.
  18. MelissaP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding!
  19. RisaT

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our second time celebrating our anniversary at EstiTorio Ornos. The service could not have been better, and the food was delicious.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall1food1service5ambience5
    Had the lobster and lampchops. Unfortunately both were small and bland. Also the two most expensive dishes on the menu. Service was good and appetizers and desserts were ok, but overall a really disappointing experience. The old Michael Mina was one of the best meals I’d ever had, but I don’t think I’ll go back to this version.
  21. DiscD

    London

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Estiatorio Ornos was a great experience - albeit pricey! Dining with 7 other colleagues to celebrate a retirement - it sure was memorable. The food was delicious and we went with the tasting menu. Each course you could not fault. Could do with more reasonably priced wine choice, sommelier really wanted us to spend way more than we did! The table was running around 30 minutes later but that was fine as we enjoyed great cocktails at the bar.
  22. MarivicT

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall4food5service1ambience3
    Service could have been better…server seemed like he couldn’t be bothered. We ordered 3 sea bass entrees for the table and he failed to mention how large they are. It was obscene. Espresso martini was a 4/10. Everything was great besides our server…
  23. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved. They are 100% on everything. I recommend it to everyone.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience4
    We were stuck in a back corner behind a big party and received the worst service. After 45 minutes of seating we were finally able to order.
  25. SamL

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    First date night- good d service but felt little understaffed so less attentive when compared to other restaurants this caliber. Despite that, great food, good atmosphere, good service and great drinks
  26. madison1223

    Nashville

    218 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    218 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    The food is good- the restaurant is cool- the service is bad and they charge for iced tea refills but don’t tell you until you get a bill for 6.00 per iced tea. lol- no other Michael Mina restaurant does this especially when you are charging $6.00 for an iced tea - water and leaves nothing else. Greed.
  27. madison1223

    Nashville

    218 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    218 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience4
    The food is good- the restaurant is cool- the service is bad and they charge for iced tea refills but don’t tell you until you get a bill for 6.00 per iced tea. lol- no other Michael Mina restaurant does this especially when you are charging $6.00 for an iced tea - water and leaves nothing else. Greed.
  28. KimD

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Fine dining in an unpretentious and comfortable space with just the perfect level of service without feeling stuffy. We got the feeling that there were regular guests, which is a great sign. There was a great Happy Hour program which makes the bar really accessible - a total win/win. Creative cocktails, exquisitely prepared and presented. An extensive wine list and nice selection by the glass. Was pleased to see so many regions presented- both Old World and New World. Food was well-prepared. The duck was perfectly tender and neither too rare nor to too well done. The seafood dish from our holiday tasting menu was also perfectly prepared.
  29. BarryF

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed the food and the staff was awesome. Will definitely return again.
  30. MilanM

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The food was good. Especially the fish was nicely seasoned and was extremely fresh. The noise level was too much. Especially with wait staff moving continuously in and around does not contribute to fine dining.
  31. GreggL

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    The restaurant was not full yet service was exceptionally slow. Delicious cuisine. We will return.
  32. beckyc

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall1food1service4ambience2
    We would never come to this restaurant againMina has lot his ability to oversee amazing food and qualified staff..it’s mess sad place used to be the go to in Sf.
  33. MikeS

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    If you are looking for a nice quiet dinner this is not the palace for you. The food was excellent. The service was eager but inexperienced. I paid $60 for a delicious fish that had a lot of bones because the deboning was not done properly. The noise level was too much for me.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service. Michael Mina was personally checking every table to mKe sure everyone is having good time.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall3food5service4ambience4
    I want to start that our server was amazing and the food was very delicious. I would certainly return just for that. Cocktails and Mocktails at the bar were delicious and inventive. My biggest challenge was that while we arrived 15 min prior to our reservation, we waited at the bar for over 15 min before we were able to even order drinks and then our table wasn’t ready for 45 minutes after my reservation. So our 6:30 reservation turned into 7:15 before we were seated.
  36. AidaR

    San Francisco

    27 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Good was just ok nothing special, appetizers very small. Entry fish came just a fish with lemon for 65 dollars. Wasn’t given drinks menu, ordered Chardonnay was brought the most expensive, as it turned out on the bill. Despite reserving 4 months in advance was seated very close to the bar and was kicked in the chair several times during dinner, couldn’t really talk with my dad was that loud. Why I gave 3 stars…service was good, place is pretty. But will not recommend or come back
  37. MarieS

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent
  38. amoeba

    San Francisco

    69 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Fabulous happy hour (but use caution with the caviar item in the middle…probably shouldn’t be on happy hour menu .) Everything was fabulous, came out quickly and it’s a lovely restaurant! We were there early…happy hour starts at 4 (please verify before you arrive.) We’ll absolutely be back!!! It’s making hungry just thinking about it!!!
  39. KarenK

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The menu was creative and all courses were perfectly prepared. Everyone we met was friendly and attentive to good service.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Over priced, small portions. Underwhelmed.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Estiatorio Ornos a Michael Mina Restaurant San Francisco offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 417-3969.

Estiatorio Ornos a Michael Mina Restaurant San Francisco is rated 4.5 stars by 166 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Estiatorio Ornos a Michael Mina Restaurant San Francisco

252 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Front and Battery

  • Neighborhood

    Financial District / Embarcadero

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Greek, Mediterranean, American

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet available beginning at 5pm nightly

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Niko Georgousis, Daniela Vergara

  • Entertainment

    The Playlist Generation has created a unique soundtrack for our restaurant featuring an eclectic blend of world music, foreign language cover versions of classic songs and tasteful, yet sensual, tracks.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (415) 417-3969

  • Catering

    Estiatorio Ornos is available for catering requests

  • Private party facilities

    Located in the heart of the financial district, Estiatorio Ornos – San Francisco is the perfect place to host your party and is a great venue for business functions, birthday parties, and weddings. The restaurant can be reserved in its entirety for either lunch or dinner.

  • Private party contact

    Nancy Zammit: (415) 730-4591

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