Sens Restaurant

Name: Sens Restaurant
Address: 4 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94111
Telephone: (415) 362-0645
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (1366)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

4 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA 94111

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2 people

Jun 26, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 27 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.

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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

Private dining

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What 1,366 people are saying

Sens Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sens Restaurant offers a delightful Mediterranean menu with standout dishes like "delicious paella" and "fresh stone fruit salad." Guests appreciate the "amazing views" of the Bay Bridge and Ferry Building. While service may occasionally be inconsistent, the "wonderful atmosphere" and "creative drinks" make it a great spot for gatherings or celebrations.

1,366 Reviews

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Philip VIP
Hawaii13 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sens has been a "go to" restaurant for me for 20 years. Food is consistently good. Well served and beautiful environment. Appropriately priced for a full service restaurant.
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Jurgita
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very beautiful restaurant, the food and wine selection was amazing.
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Kathleen
San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Sens is wonderful! Great food, service, ambience and view! I always recommend Sens to clients, friends and co-workers.
Sens RestaurantResponded 2 days ago
Thanks for visiting us, Kathleen! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Sens Restaurant. Your kind words about our food, service, and ambiance truly made our day. We strive to create a wonderful dining experience for all our guests, and it's great to know we hit the mark for you. Your recommendation to others is greatly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! - The Management Team
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Sens Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 1366 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 26, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

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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