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Sens Restaurant, San Francisco, CA

Sens Restaurant

4.6
4.6
1288 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
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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.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 60 times today
Experiences are available.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • 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 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, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for Happy Hour drinks and small plates!

  • Bar Lounge

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for drinks and small bites!

What 1,288 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Good for groups

  • San Francisco

    Mediterranean

1,288 Reviews

  1. ClaudiaS

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have been here a few times but finally decided to bring my family for a celebration and it was great. My parents love the overall vide of place which is not always the case.

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  2. Patrick

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service!

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  3. CookingEating

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food4service4ambience1
    The noise level is too high. It is definitely not a place for a dinner with friends.

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  4. WayneC

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great little discovery near the Ferry Building with views towards the Bay Bridge. We had the Happy Hour menu which included plentiful options from which to choose; portion sizes were larger than expected; servers were knowledgeable and attentive without being intrusive; the vibe of the place is energetic and welcoming. Definitely will return.

    Sens RestaurantResponded 1 day ago

    Wayne, We are glad that you found us and enjoyed your time at Sens, please come on back soon for we have added some new dishes to the menu.

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  5. KateL

    Exclusive

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Great spot- beautiful view, awesome food, and something for everyone to enjoy :)

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  6. ClaireM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience at Sens. Food was delicious, service was friendly and well coordinated. Such a beautiful space.

    Sens RestaurantResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you for coming in! We appreciate you taking the time to review us.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Food was just okay, they didn’t have a lot of things on the menu. Waiter was very forgetful.

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  8. Patriciad

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have not been to Sens since before the pandemic started and we were happy that the food, service and ambiance is still amazing. thank you for the great service, the yummy food and my team had a great lunch.

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  9. MichelleR

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience3
    Food was amazing however server never checked back and it was so loud we were screaming at each other.

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  10. StephenD

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience2
    Everything was just OK. Service errors, not attentive, food was meh.

    Sens RestaurantResponded on August 29, 2023

    Stephen, we are sorry to hear about this & strive to do better than just OK. Please feel to reach out for us to better understand your experience.

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  11. Shanelle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Very accommodating for a work happy hour for large groups!

    Sens RestaurantResponded on August 29, 2023

    Shanelle, thanks for joining us for happy hour, we hope you'll be back soon.

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  12. Moioco

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great consistent service, yummy food and good views.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I've enjoyed Sens for several decades. Sens has location, view, consistency, a full bar, and delicious food.

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  14. ZebP

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, food was delicious and drinks were amazing

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  15. Benz

    San Francisco

    80 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From Happy Hour to Dinner, the service and ambiance was wonderful! The food was delicious!

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  16. Angalts

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent place with excellent view to the ferry building with great small plates selection to share . I loved the Happy hour option.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Place was packed. Good was great and service was good as well. Great location!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Joseph was a fun and very capable server! He made our lunch experience better.

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  19. HalC

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Good food. Great service! We had a party of 11 and our waiter was incredibly attentive and helped to make the experience very enjoyable.

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  20. DonnaS

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sens is such a beautiful and elegant restaurant. The food choices are outstanding and the taste exquisite. The staff is always so friendly and helpful and attentive.

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  21. PenellaG

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really neat spot! Great views and fun atmosphere! Great food too! Can be noisy.

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  22. Todd

    San Francisco

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great business dinner with 13 people and enjoyed our visit. The was great with outstanding service. Our colleagues had a disappointing tiramisu dessert the night before at a different restaurant; we enjoyed the desserts including the delicious Tiramisu. We look forward to coming back again soon!

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  23. KatarinaB

    San Francisco

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful space, haven’t been in years and it’s wonderfully updated. Food was fabulous and service great.

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  24. Jimbo

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great, service was great, view was great!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Everything we ate tasted excellent. They had interesting mixed drinks, lots of choices on the beer and wine menu, and fun flavors everywhere. It seems they stretch their staff pretty thin, so we waited a as long time before our forest small plate and then it took a while to see our server again. He was kind and attentive, as were all the staff, I just think he had too many tables to help today. Definitely would return - the cocktail menu had too many options to not try the rest! And the shrimp rolls are probably worth a visit themselves

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  26. Servicewuzgreat

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We had a great time, staff was very attentive and food & drink were delicious!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Terrible service, pushy rude and slow all at the same time. Food was rather bland.

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  28. RonaldW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    This is a great place for happy hour. Lots of space and very vibrant. Decently broad offerings to satisfy dietary needs. Good for corporate gatherings and team events.

    Sens RestaurantResponded on June 26, 2023

    Thank you so much for taking the time to review us, we are known for our private events for birthdays, business meetings ect... please feel to reach out if you every have any questions about hosting these such events. We hope you will be back for happy hour soon.

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  29. JanineM

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Delicious food, very good service, way too noisy. There is no apparent acoustical material installed on the floor, wall and ceilings surfaces. Our table of 8 guests had a difficult time conversing.

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  30. Tonette

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sens continues to be a restaurant that I would recommend to anyone for a lunch or dinner. The ambience is always fantastic and service is excellent!

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  31. oldn

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Nice venue overall but decor a bit odd for the style of restaurant. Interesting menu choices most flavorful. Service was very efficient and pleasant.

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  32. Henay

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Great for happy hour, cool ambience although a bit pricy. Drinks were good, small plate foods were ok.

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  33. geewhiz

    San Francisco

    160 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    160 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Love Sens! The service is truly outstanding even when they’re really busy. The food is delicious and the menu has great variety. Good wine list too. Neighborhood gem!

    Sens RestaurantResponded on May 29, 2023

    Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. We are glad you enjoyed the food & hope that you will return again soon.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience! We sat outside had a great view, food was excellent, as well as the service will definitely go back and recommend to others!

    Sens RestaurantResponded on June 5, 2023

    Thank you so much for joining us, we are lucky to have such a great view, please join us again soon for another happy hour!

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  35. StacyC

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    The service was okay but I felt it could have been a bit better-I believe our server had her hands full with the many tables she was assigned which was a big part of that. Additionally we had pre ordered apps to be ready upon arrival but they were not ready and took a while to come out, then on top of that, 2 of the starters never came out- they were delivered to the wrong table. I likely would have been charged for these even if I didn’t bring it to our servers attention which is not good. We also sat outside and it was a beautiful day but there weren’t enough umbrellas which made the meal a bit uncomfortable for those who were in the sun the entire time. Nonetheless I tipped over %20 on the total because we love Sens and they are always accommodating!

    Sens RestaurantResponded on May 29, 2023

    Stacy, Thank you for coming in & joining us for lunch, we take your feedback to heart & aim to improve so that every experience is enjoyable.

    1 person found this helpful

  36. Meli

    London

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    I give the highest mark for food - great flavors with fresh ingredients. Their non-alcohol spritz drinks are VERY good. Unfortunately, I wish I could say the same about the service. It took an hour for the staff to realize we did not get our food yet and the only explanation was that the kitchen was overwhelmed with orders. I wouldn't go here if you are pressed for time - I was at lunch meeting that took 2 hours instead of 1. We didn't even get an extra drink or appetizer on the house.

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  37. GreenPanda

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service. Amazing outdoor seating, more heaters for the windy SF days would be a great addition.

    Sens RestaurantResponded on May 29, 2023

    Thank you for your review. We will happily provide a heater outside for your next visit, or feel free to request a table inside with a view. We hope to see you back at Sens soon!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Great food, great ambiance. Need more servers to account for volume of people.

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  39. RadSmith

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service from a very attentive & friendly staff, with a beautiful view of the Ferry Building & Bay Bridge. Nice selection of delicious food that's perfect for sharing.

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  40. Dhaka12

    San Francisco

    44 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    I have eaten many times at the restaurant as it’s one of the best values near the Embarcadero. The views, the food, the service, everything works! A little feedback on my latest visit: I usually order the fattoush salad if I come for lunch but yesterday I heard they had the cauliflower soup, which is delicious so I went ahead and chose the soup. I needed something else and I ordered the beets salad. The beets salad was a disappointment: there was hardly any beets and lots of other ingredients that independently are good but did not work together. In particular the dish was overwhelmed by some round grain (not quinoa in spite of what the menu online says, maybe amaranth), and a white yogurt sauce and way too much dressing. If you order a beets salad, please bring me a dish that is principally built around beets. The dish was so bad I could not eat. The server, Elias, went out of his way to make me feel better and removed the charge from the bill. All in all no hard feelings. Still love the restaurant and will come back and order my usual fattoush salad or the mezé. But it’s nice to have a little variety from time to time. Thank you for taking my constructive criticism.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Sens Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 1288 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 60 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Sens Restaurant

4 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA 94111

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
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • 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 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, 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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