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Sens Restaurant, San Francisco, CA

Sens Restaurant

4.4
4.4
1358 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
4 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA 94111

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for groups
  • Great for scenic views
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
  • 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
  • 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

What 1,358 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sens Restaurant offers "great food and a wonderful atmosphere" with Mediterranean-inspired dishes that impress. Located in Embarcadero 4, it provides stunning views and a lively setting perfect for gatherings or intimate meals. The "service is excellent," though some find menu variety limited and portions occasionally small. Ideal for special occasions.

1,358 Reviews
  1. Melissa

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Lola VIP

    Phoenix5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. Madge VIP

    San Francisco24 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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  4. Barbara

    San Francisco13 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.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Andrea

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely lunch spot especially with coworkers. Attentive service, great food and wonderful atmosphere.

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  6. Philip VIP

    Hawaii11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy the setting and the food at Sens. A great place to take a visitor, or just to catch up with a friend. On those rare warm SF afternoons the deck is special!

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  7. Monica VIP

    San Francisco56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The perfect lunch place- locatiom and all- I am a repeat customer for sure!

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  8. FoodieAFA

    San Francisco3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Reservation at 6:15pm - didn’t get our food until 7:50pm after having placed our order by 6:40pm - it took over an hour to get the food out. Very disappointing.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Rowan

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    My salmon was very undercooked and I couldn’t finish it. This is a very loud restaurant for a business meeting but great for drinks with friends.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Postie

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoyed lunch here two days in a row and the wait staff were welcoming and helpful, the food was very tasty, and the convenience to the Hyatt Regency Hotel terrific.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Sens Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 1358 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 29 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
  • Phone number
  • 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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