Estiatorio Ornos a Michael Mina Restaurant San Francisco

Name: Estiatorio Ornos a Michael Mina Restaurant San Francisco
Address: 252 California Street, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94111
Telephone: (415) 417-3969
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

179 Reviews

$31 to $50

Greek

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 417-3969
Website
https://www.michaelmina.net/restaurants/estiatorio-ornos/estiatorio-ornos-san-francisco/
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

Location
252 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
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

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Experiences

Koinonia Tasting Menu
$125.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Discover our 4-course Koinonia Tasting Menu with optional wine pairings for an elevated Greek dining experience. Immerse yourself in a unique culinary journey, where every dish is thoughtfully crafted and expertly curated by executive chef Daniela Vergara. We kindly ask that all guests in the party enjoy this menu.
Estiatorio Ornos Royal Experience
$200.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Explore the culinary fusion of Greek & Middle Eastern flavors with Estiatorio Ornos’ “Semi-Private” Royal Booth Experience. Start the evening with a glass of our MINA Cuvee Blanc de Blancs Champagne from Michel Gonet. Indulge in an exclusive 4-course tasting menu curated by Chef Daniela Vergara, featuring off-menu dishes only available in this special dinner setting. Each course is thoughtfully paired with Mediterranean-inspired wines. To conclude the evening, the experience is crowned with a royal date box as a parting gift.
Thanksgiving 2023
$125.00 per person
Nov 23, 2023 only
Thanksgiving Day 2023 1pm - 7pm Join us for a 3 course Thanksgiving feast you won't forget at Estiatorio Ornos San Francisco! $125/person plus Tax & Gratuity For the table TASTING OF SPREADS hummus, tzatziki, melitzanosalata, warm pita First course (choice of) AVGOLEMONO SOUP FATTOUSH GRILLED OCTOPUS AHI TUNA TARTARE SECOND COURSE (choice of) ROASTED HERITAGE TURKEY SIMPLY GRILLED LAVRAKI ROASTED KING SALMON AMERICAN WAGYU FILET SIDES (for the table) CRETAN STYLE POTATOES PORK SAUSAGE & CHESTNUT STUFFING CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS THIRD CANDIED CITRUS RAVANI

What 179 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Greek
San Francisco
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

3,052 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
the bar is my favorite place to eat in the city, amazing service, cocktails and food 😊
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to dine and talk. Food is tasty, wine list is full of great options!!!
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Mich
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food was absolutely fantastic. Service seemed a little flustered but the intent was extremely hospitable and accessibly upscale. I recommend this for an intimate dinner or a lovely group.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved every moment of the evening from the initial pour of sparkling to the dessert. Highly recommend the baklava!
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TT011
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall2food1service1ambience2
My friend and I dined at Ornos on Thusday evening. We were looking forward to having a great experience as it's a Michael Mina restaurant. Sadly, this wasn't the case. First, our server. Although he was nice, it was very apparent he didn't have the experience. He didn't know which side to place eating utensils. We had to show him how. Second, we ordered two appetizers and two entrees. The appetizers came quickly and they were tasty. But, before we could finish our appetizers, the entrees arrived. Now, this is where things became even more disorganized. He brought different dining plates and utensils and was confused whether to take away the appetizers plates et al. We ended up having both sets on a small table. For entrees, we ordered the petrale sole and roasted lemon chicken: 1) the sole was over fried, leaving it oily and no taste. It looked and tasted like bar food. 2) The roasted chicken was also over fried, leaving it super dry and rubbery. Because of this disappointment, I wouldn't recommend it to friends or revisit it again.
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Edith
San Francisco
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always have the tasting menu. A bit expensive, but worth it.
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sunnySDdiner07
San Diego
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, outstanding service! We can’t wait to go back again!
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OpenTable Diner
Mexico City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing place from ambiance to food. I would come back in no time.
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KarenD
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Elevated Greek dishes. Everything was wonderful. Save room for dessert l!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 18, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Don’t skip dessert :) Ambiance 10/10 Service 10/10 Food 8/10
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Dane
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 18, 2023
overall4food5service1ambience5
We have dimmed here about 10 times. We’ve always had good service except this last time. It’s was highly disappointing.
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ScottB
Minneapolis
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food and decor were excellent- very ambitious staff that were very busy- great place for Greek! Great
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AaronS
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience3
Service very slow, orders were missed. Food tasted good though.
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AjaH
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 6, 2023
overall1food3service1ambience1
We were seated in the corner and waited 30 minutes. The server never came to our table, although she took the order to the table left of us. We asked the water server, another waiter, and the receptionist for help, but unfortunately no one ever came. This was the worst service we have had in a very long time, and I’m shocked that it would be representative of a Michael Mina restaurant.
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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!
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Jennifer
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!
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LizaL
Exclusive
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent place! Great ambiance, innovative food, and attentive service.
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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.
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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!
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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
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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.
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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
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 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!
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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.
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SF1949
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful atmosphere in this restraurant, great food , and service.
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MP
MiguelP
Greater Boston
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 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.
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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.
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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.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
8 reviews
3.0
8 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.
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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
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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.
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MelissaP
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding!
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RisaT
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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
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madison1223
Nashville
223 reviews
vip
2.0
223 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.
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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 4.6 stars by 179 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Estiatorio Ornos a Michael Mina Restaurant San Francisco

252 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

Additional information

Cross street
Front and Battery
Neighborhood
Financial District / Embarcadero
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 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

Website
https://www.michaelmina.net/restaurants/estiatorio-ornos/estiatorio-ornos-san-francisco/
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

Estiatorio Ornos a Michael Mina Restaurant San Francisco

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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Experiences

Koinonia Tasting Menu

Estiatorio Ornos Royal Experience

Thanksgiving 2023

Menu

What 179 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

Does Estiatorio Ornos a Michael Mina Restaurant San Francisco offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Estiatorio Ornos a Michael Mina Restaurant San Francisco restaurant rated?

Is Estiatorio Ornos a Michael Mina Restaurant San Francisco currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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