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Kokkari Estiatorio, San Francisco, CA
Award-winning

Kokkari Estiatorio

4.9 (9342)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
200 Jackson St., San Francisco, CA 94111

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 101 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Kokkari (pronounced ā€œKo-Kar-eeā€) 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 ā€œfit for the Godsā€ 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

What 9,342 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
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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 promises an extraordinary dining experience with "exceptional service" and "delicious food." Its rustic, cozy ambiance is complemented by a menu featuring perfectly grilled fish, tender lamb dishes, and standout appetizers like the grilled octopus. Guests often highlight the "attention to detail" and "memorable" meals, ensuring a delightful visit.
9,342 Reviews
  1. Constantine VIP

    Los Angeles77 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding, as always! We always enjoyed our dining experience at Kokkari. Just wonderful!šŸ˜ƒā¤ļø

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  2. Delia VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellence again and again. Our favorite place to dine.

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  3. saroj

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Very busy restaurant, we have to make reservations two weeks in advance. Restaurant atmosphere was comfortable but the noise label is high. Food was extremely good also the display, but the survice was ok, I don't know if it was due to busy. It's a must visit if you like the Greek food.

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  4. Carol

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    In a word FANTASTIC. If they could work on toning down the noise level, then it would be perfect.

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  5. Stacey VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The last time we had been to Kokkari might have been a decade ago. We remembered being so impressed with it. For us it is a special occasion restaurant plus we live on the peninsula so it's not close by. We love Greek food & even spent most of our honeymoon in various parts of Greece. The ambiance is still lovely at this restaurant & the service was top notch. The food however was not as good as we remembered. It definitely was not as good as some other Greek restaurants we've been to in the Bay Area & down the coast, both at a similar price points. We did ask to have our dishes spaced out-- three appetizers, one main course--moussaka, & dessert. Two Hot appetizers came at once, then the third, & then the main course. We would have preferred to have had one appetizer at a time so each remained hot when we ate them. Instead the spanakopita was like warm when we ate it. Not sure we will be back.

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  6. Akira

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent customer service, food quality was great. Most delicious cheese I’ve ever had in my entire life!

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  7. Andrea VIP

    Chicago / Illinois14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a phenomenal restaurant. From the service to the beautiful homey yet elegant decor everything about this restaurant was first rate. The whole fish I had was grilled perfectly and my partner’s lamb shank was tender and full of flavor. We ended with the flourless chocolate cake and it was decadent and delicious. We will definitely be back.

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  8. Daniela VIP

    New York City30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    On Eid my favourite restaurants in SF. Very good food, lovely ambiance and nice people. Thank you!

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  9. Angela

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kokkari never disappoints. It felt like we’d been there recently, but we were shocked to realize it had been almost 4 years! THAT’S how much our previous visits are in the forefront of our memories! The food was sensational, the rustic feel was comforting, and our server Shane was knowledgeable, charming and attentive. Really, just the perfect experience. We’ll be back sooner than 4 years!!

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  10. Ellie VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent ambience, food, service, and venue. The 10-oz. Lamb with potatoes entree and Mixed Berries with a dash of whipped cream dessert, both evening specials, were heavenly to dine for. The waitstaff honored our friend’s milestone birthday with a special candle on her chosen dessert. Kokkari’s entire staff is to be highly commended for their exceptional dedication and courteous service to its customers.

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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 9342 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
11:00 PM
Booked 101 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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