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Zuni Cafe, San Francisco, CA
Zuni Cafe, San Francisco, CA
Zuni Cafe, San Francisco, CA
Zuni Cafe, San Francisco, CA
Zuni Cafe, San Francisco, CA
Award-winning

Zuni Cafe

4.7
4.7
7238 Reviews
$31 to $50
Modern European
OUR HOURS:
LUNCH (WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY) - 11:00 am to 2:30 pm.
LUNCH (SATURDAY - SUNDAY) - 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
DINNER (WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY) - 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

RESERVATIONS ARE TAKEN UP TO 4 WEEKS IN ADVANCE.

TABLES ARE RESERVED FOR A 2 HOUR TIME LIMIT.


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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 84 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 552-2522
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Gilbert Pilgram; Anne Alvero CdC
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
  • Cross street
    Between Franklin & Gough
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
    Piano
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 7,238 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

7,237 Reviews
  1. Mikey

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the Chicken, Shoestring Potatoes, Cesar Salad, and Apple Crumb Tart with Ice Cream. The food was outstanding with delicious layers of flavors! We are never disappointed with the food and service! We absolutely love this restaurant!!!!

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  2. chris2145

    San Francisco

    68 reviews

    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We flew up to do a charity swim in the SF Bay and our post swim treat was lunch at Zuni Cafe. Olives, fries, caesar salad, swordfish and of course Gateau Victoire to complete the celebratory lunch - washed down with a glass of wonderful French bubbles. Our servers were delightful, the food was ALL (as always) flavorful, beautifully plated and perfectly timed. Just being in the Zuni building makes you feel good - and we all felt great! Thank you.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We’ve been meaning to get to Zuni Café ever since we moved to the Bay Area based on its historic reputation. We got lucky and were able to go in for brunch on a Saturday and had incredibly delicious food that was impeccably prepared and served in a beautiful environment. We can’t wait to go back again and we’ll make it a regular part of our dining schedule even though we live in Berkeley.

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  4. PTJPTJ

    San Francisco

    487 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    487 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Zuni is a San Francisco institution because its food is so good. This meal did not disappoint. The four of us has three mushroom soups, the signature chicken, gnocchi, oysters, bread, piccolo frito and dessert (including the Eaton mess). All dishes were terrific. Service was adequate.

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  5. CharlesB

    Columbus

    52 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    After all these years the roasted chicken remains consistently delicious. Attentive service and delicious cocktails.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful food and impeccable service in a relaxed cafe style setting.

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  7. ReneM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Did not like the 20% tips directly included In the bill. Customers have the right to decide how much they like to tip. It’s rude and the food it’s just bistro food.

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  8. DavidG

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite restaurants in the City. Incredible food, everything was outstanding and the setting is gorgeous!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved our meal! Great service and ambience. Drinks are very unique too.

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  10. AlisaL

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Chicken for Two (or 4 really) is superb! The Bread Salad that comes within it is quite addictive and something I've never had anywhere else. A must try for sharing. I'm looking forward to trying some other things on the menu someday soon. Excellent service and ambiance! Come at 3 pm without a reservation if you want a quieter experience. Kitchen is closed from 4-5 but you can still be seated and enjoy drinks and limited menu items before dinner.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A special place that I’ll keep returning to over and over.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The chicken was perfectly roasted, as usual, and the service was excellent, as usual. It was a bit noisy for my taste though at a table upstairs next to the window.

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  13. Beth

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had reserved for two but at the last moment my companion couldn’t come. Zuni gave me a lovely table set up for one and never hinted that was odd or unfortunate. I double-tipped so the staff didn’t suffer the loss.

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  14. KateH

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Zuni is our favorite restaurant. For over 40 years we’ve delighted in their excellent service, colorful guests, and delicious food and drink. Thank you Zuni for being here.❤️

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  15. ChickenFeed

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Food is not bad by any stretch but it does not live up to the hype, and does not justify the price. The chicken, their signature dish, was dry. It took one hour to prepare. Perhaps it needs less time.

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  16. DBDiB

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Undiminished high quality after all these years -- food, service, pleasant staff everywhere you turn and very accommodating.

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  17. PamelaW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    The roasted chicken was delicious, but it does require an hour to prepare. There is a mandatory 25% surcharge on the total bill for service staff and you have the option of tipping more. The roast chicken for two was $72. A bottle of wine is $70 and up. Drinks were about $17 and up (not including the 25% surcharge).

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A San Francisco classic — we got the chicken (of course), Caesar Salad and shoestring potatoes. Nothing fancy, just high quality ingredients that are fresh and leave you feeling satisfied.

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  19. ClaireM

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Zuni never disappoints. Service was impeccable, our shared Caesar salad crispy and not too salty, and the corn and mushroom frittata the perfect accompaniment to our brunch. Well done Zuni.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What an experience! Dinner started with beautiful oysters, which were from six local different regions that the waiter knew, all stunning. I’d asked for a suggestion since I don’t know oysters, and I wasn’t disappointed. Then came a beautiful salad with burrata cheese mixed with gorgeous peaches. Incredible! Then, magnificent Zuni chicken, a huge portion. There were supposed to be two of us, but it wound up being only me; although it was an incredibly busy night, my waiter could not have made me feel more welcome. I asked for a suggestion for a glass of wine, which was beautiful and somewhat unusual - my waiter clearly really thought through what would go well with the different dishes (I noticed also that it was one of the least expensive glasses). As it happened, my blood sugar got low due to unexpectedly much walking. Everyone was low-key and so kind. When I left early, my waiter wordlessly went out of his way to find a cap for the sparkling water bottle, so that I could take that home (with SO much chicken and extra bread!). What can one say ? Gorgeous. It was beautiful toast this morning! I won’t forget for a long time, those moments of being upstairs, listening to the beautiful piano, basking in the concerto that is Zuni. Boy, was it lovely to see so many people around me made so happy. What an incredible feast … what a vision of a gathering place.

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  21. Daniel

    London

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    On our first trip to San Francisco we were looking forward to a special meal somewhere popular with locals. Unfortunately we were sorely disappointed. The service felt inconsistent and frankly over-friendly at times. The famed shared chicken dish was average at best - I'd describe it as quantity over quality. A bit of flavouring on crispy skin just doesn't cut it. The flavours were uninteresting. Most galling of all was the price. Over $150 for starters and main for two of us, with one glass of wine - we wouldn't have minded at all if the experience had been special and the food creative and considered. I'm sad to say I would not recommend this restaurant.

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  22. MaryM

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great experience at Zuni. The servers were all friendly and helpful. We will definitely go back again.

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  23. elizam90

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and Friendly staff! Did not have time for the chicken but the table next to us said it was the best chicken they had ever had! We had the classics Caesar Salad, French fries and pizza.

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  24. frdiner

    San Francisco

    197 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    197 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Best shoestring potatoes, Caesar and chicken. Seated on time and great server. Congrats to our server, he was a pro.

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  25. MaryAnnT

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything is always delicious! We loved our server, dishes, the vibe. thank you THANK YOU!

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  26. SFGuy

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The food wasn’t quite as special and tasty as my last visit, but still a very good experience.

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  27. JodiS

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Living Oakland for the last 6 years we only just got two Zuni this past weekend for brunch. Service was amazing! Enrique was very attentive and detailed. We ordered light because by the time we got there and how warm the City was, the only thing we craved were cold Spritz's. We WILL be back with an appetite and order that famous bird.....it looked amazing!!!

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  28. Blank

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    It's fine for special occasions. I went there for nostalgic reasons and to celebrate a dear friend's big birthday.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant is spelled “fresh”. I absolutely love the simplicity, flavors and quality of the produce and the food that it’s made of. Kind and attentive service. Love it!

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  30. kingana

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently wonderful and delicious. Beautiful space!

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  31. mreviews

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The chicken made my partner sick. Also, for how long it takes and how expensive it was, I expected something outstanding.

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  32. JamesH

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The chicken for 2 is an absolute must! Nice experience with excellent service.

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  33. JudyF

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite SF restaurants. Great ambience, food and service. Zuni never disappoints!

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  34. nlcp

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a nice meal, good atmosphere, good service, will have to return some time when we have an hour to wait for the chicken!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and Patrick was awesome when we called just before our 5:15 rezzie to see if we could have an extra person join us and they were able to accommodate our request for a 5 top downstairs! Chicken dinner the BEST!

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  36. NESshops

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Went there for the chicken — but with wait time of 60 minutes at lunch after we’d already been there 15 and 15 minutes to park before — we didn’t have time to order and enjoy eating it without rushing! Had soup and salad but Best part were the matchstick fries. Surprised that with the reputation for their chicken that they don’t have a supply of chickens in the oven! If you go order the chicken as soon as you sit down,. Market street still has challenges and finding parking and walking there on filthy streets isn’t my idea of a experience I want again anytime soon.

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  37. Bella45

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a favorite, for years. Best staff in the city! Thank you.

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  38. TimD

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Always one of my favorite restaurants in San Francisco (or anywhere). The whole experience is terrific.

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  39. Jdun

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Appetizers excellent Drinks excellent Dessert excellent Mains mediocre, risotto was bland and somewhat undercooked, duck was good but nothing special

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  40. TracyR

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The whole experience was so delicious and fun. Our waitress was engaging and made the perfect recommendations. Go, you won’t be disappointed

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Zuni Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 7238 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 84 times today
Google Map for Zuni Cafe

1658 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Between Franklin & Gough
  • Neighborhood
    Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gilbert Pilgram; Anne Alvero CdC
  • Entertainment
    Piano
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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