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Sens Restaurant, San Francisco, CA

Sens Restaurant

4.5 (1364)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
4 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA 94111

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
Sens is French for the word meaning "Sense," which refers to the faculties of sight, sound, smell, and taste that humans perceive this as stimuli originating from the body inside and out.

At Sens we love the process of cooking and its end result, complete happiness. Our inspiration is that of the Mediterranean with its diverse cultures and cuisines. Our goal is not to redefine or reinvent their cuisine but rather to refine and create delicious and beautiful food. We use only the finest local ingredients and exotic spices to elevate our classic and modern techniques. Our destination is and will always be the same, to develop and perfect the flavor, fragrance, texture and composition of each dish while creating a unique and unforgettable experience.

Welcome to Sens.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 362-0645
  • Website
    http://www.sens-sf.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Vernon Moralez
  • Catering
    Sens offers local catering within the Embarcadero Center and it's surrounding buildings. Please call (415) 627-0747 for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Sens Restaurant specializes in private and semi-private events including corporate luncheons and dinners, wedding and cocktail receptions, after work gatherings or any other type of occasion for groups of 15 to 500 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Rachel Lewis: (415) 627-0747
  • Location
    4 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA 94111
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Cross street
    Drumm
  • Parking details
    Underground parking lots located in Embarcadero Centers 1 thru 4. Four hours free parking after 5PM M-F & all day Sat. with validation stamp. Daytime parking M-F first hour free, second & third hours are $4 each with validation stamp. Metered street parking also available.
  • Public transit
    If you are traveling by BART, exit at Embarcadero Station. Walk North up Drumm St. past the Hyatt Regency and turn right to enter the street level of Embarcadero Center 4. Take escalator up two flights to the Promenade Level. Sens entrance is located on your left a few yards down the walkway .
  • Entertainment
    Sens Restaurant is conveniently located in the Embarcadero Center, Downtown San Francisco. The Embarcadero Center schedules several fun events and entertainment throughout the year, please visit embarcaderocenter.com for special event schedules and current parking information.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Fried Chicken Fridays

    Multiple dates available
    Fried Chicken Fridays are here! Join Sens every Friday for fried chicken, live music, amazing views starting at 3:30pm through close. Happy hour deals from 3-6pm
    Fried Chicken Fridays Photo

Private dining

Menu

Sens Restaurant's menu was last updated on 4/4/2025.

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,364 people are saying

Sens Restaurant 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sens Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "fabulous food and service." Guests adore the "terrific" Mediterranean-inspired menu, featuring fresh dishes like stone fruit salad and mezze platters. The location is praised for its "amazing views" of the Bay Bridge and Ferry Building. While service can improve, the ambiance and creative drinks make it a worthwhile visit.
1,364 Reviews

  1. Robin

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time paella was delicious! Perfect weather!

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  2. Mark

    San Francisco Bay Area47 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We reserved a table for five on a Monday at 12:30. We arrived on time and were seated right away. The ambiance was very nice and very open and not crowded. There was a view of the Ferry Building. The menu was Mediterranean based and offered enough of a variety. The server took our order for drinks and starters. We ordered wine, beer, and iced tea. Our starter was a Mediterranean spread consisting of three different dips and flat bread which was nice but we could have used a little more flatbread. Our table ordered a burger, two different pizzas, salad with salmon, and a Berkshire pork loin with charred peaches. I think everyone was satisfied with the dishes but the pork loin was not really served as an entree. It was sliced really thin and almost seemed cooked rare and spread around the plate with the pieces of peaches(which were not charred) and peach juices. The pork was salty so the texture and flavors didn’t meld very well. I don’t know how that dish made the menu for entree. The service was not attentive and we never were asked how our dishes were and never asked if we wanted more drinks or refills of our iced tea. And it took us to call out to get our bill. It was not a great experience for the price so the value was very low. I wouldn’t recommend this place unless you sat at the bar since the bartender never left her post.

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  3. Michael VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service staff were nice enough, but needs some improvement; not a busy time Friday lunchtime - two of us with a hot side dish had to wait minutes for third person’s meal to be served (salad!) and fries were cool by then. Staff never checked if we needed anything after food was served (like a napkin I had to get for myself) such as ketchup for fries, more iced tea, etc. I’ll give another chance as food was good and it is a lovely outdoor spot on a nice day.

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  4. Dean

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. Sat outside with a view of the Bay Bridge, noise level was low, and the food was terrific - salad with salmon.

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  5. Michele VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stone fruit salad was fresh and delicious. So was the mezze platter and the mocktails.

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  6. Clarissa

    San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for happy hour, and the amazing views!

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  7. Melissa

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful patio seating, server was so thoughtful to bring an umbrella over as the sun came overhead. We split the paella and a pizza, and they were delicious!

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  8. Lola VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I returned to this restaurant as I enjoyed their menu previously. Unfortunately there was a misunderstanding. I made a reservation online thinking we could be served at 3:30, we arrived early had a drink at bar, bartender confirmed that servers didn’t get there till 3:30. As a result, he said we’d have to wait a bit to order. I didn’t understand that a bit meant 5:00-that was bit much especially as we invited a friend to join us. We ordered an appetizer and then after 15 min or so we said we were ready to order. Waitress was aghast as she said we’d couldn’t order till 5. We were in shock, sorry your online is not clear on that-I was very polite when I told her we there for dinner, in particular got the paella. She seemed very uncomfortable and said she’d get manager. We waited, decided we’d order the bar bites as we weren’t editing till 5. I was extremely disappointed, ready to order, waitress came back and said the chef would make it happen. I said that was very nice, they did and we left after our meal. We NEVER did see the manager in spite of assurances that he/she would see us before we left.

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  9. Madge VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good Mediterranean inspired restaurant with a decor and atmosphere suited both for groups or an intimate meal. The service was excellent and quick for ordering but making it a point we could take at the time we wanted at our table. Great location in Embarcadero 4 for both view and connecting with friends from other parts of the area. They validate parking at the center garages.

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  10. Barbara

    San Francisco Bay Area13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Our waitress up sold us to a horrific degree. She asked if we wanted to add protein to a $17 salad - we added chicken. And when the bill came I saw the chicken added $31 to the price! When our pita ran out for our appetizer, she asked us if we would like more. Which we gladly said yes to and then she charged us an extra $3 for that pita. It felt like she was trying to pad the bill to raise her tip. I was horrified and will not return.

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FAQs

Sens Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 1364 OpenTable diners.

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

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Sens Restaurant

4 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA 94111

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Drumm
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Underground parking lots located in Embarcadero Centers 1 thru 4. Four hours free parking after 5PM M-F & all day Sat. with validation stamp. Daytime parking M-F first hour free, second & third hours are $4 each with validation stamp. Metered street parking also available.
  • Public transit
    If you are traveling by BART, exit at Embarcadero Station. Walk North up Drumm St. past the Hyatt Regency and turn right to enter the street level of Embarcadero Center 4. Take escalator up two flights to the Promenade Level. Sens entrance is located on your left a few yards down the walkway .
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Vernon Moralez
  • Entertainment
    Sens Restaurant is conveniently located in the Embarcadero Center, Downtown San Francisco. The Embarcadero Center schedules several fun events and entertainment throughout the year, please visit embarcaderocenter.com for special event schedules and current parking information.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.sens-sf.com/
  • Phone number
    (415) 362-0645
  • Catering
    Sens offers local catering within the Embarcadero Center and it's surrounding buildings. Please call (415) 627-0747 for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Sens Restaurant specializes in private and semi-private events including corporate luncheons and dinners, wedding and cocktail receptions, after work gatherings or any other type of occasion for groups of 15 to 500 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Rachel Lewis: (415) 627-0747
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