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Exterior shot of Zuni at twilight - Zuni Cafe, San Francisco, CA
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Zuni Cafe

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4.6 (8006)
$31 to $50
Modern European
1658 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 104 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Zuni Café opened in San Francisco, California on February 15, 1979. Our daily changing menus are inspired by seasonal organic ingredients and incorporate traditional French and Italian cuisine. As Zuni continues to evolve, in its own distinctive and delicious way, it strives to remain the way it’s always been: at the same time rustic and cosmopolitan, audacious and familiar, intimate and convivial.

RESERVATIONS ARE TAKEN UP TO 4 WEEKS IN ADVANCE.
TABLES ARE RESERVED FOR A 2 HOUR TIME LIMIT.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 8,006 people are saying

Zuni Cafe 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zuni Cafe offers a "great San Francisco dining experience" with "wonderful food," a "thoughtful service," and a "dream location." Known for its "iconic roast chicken," the restaurant consistently delights guests with its "seasonal and delicious" menu and "attentive staff." A truly "remarkable" dining destination.

8,007 Reviews
  1. Kim

    Hawaii8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Zuni’s is always yummy and never disappoints. We always order the chicken plus a few delights to go with it. Wish I could recreate it at home!

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  2. Donna

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The last several times I went to Zuni I found myself with dining companions who didn’t want the chicken! Not so this time and happy to say it’s every bit as good as I remember. Our waiter Teddy was outstanding and made our meal so very enjoyable with his attentive but not-too- much-so service. And the pavlova with elderberry cream is what dreams are made of.

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  3. Joan VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a Zuni classic, roast chicken, for two and savored California oysters with champagne while we waited the entrees. Dinner was excellent and service professional & personable.

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  4. Raghav VIP

    Austin4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We came to Zuni for the famous roast chicken but left sorely disappointed. The menu says there’s an approximate 60 minute wait for the chicken, but ours took 80 minutes, with no check ins from the wait staff during that entire wait, or any mention of an increased wait. Other tables who sat after us received their chicken before us, which made little sense. Service seems generally disinterested, which is perhaps due to the automatic gratuity. After the extended wait, the chicken was good but not worth the wait. The bread salad was soggy and overly soaked in olive oil. Overall, would not recommend.

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  5. Charles

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Zuni is a mainstay. We have a long history with it and it has never wavered from its mission - great atmosphere, very convivial. The menu is very much as it always has been, but does not feel dated.

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  6. Yujin

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good and considering service. Food and drink are as consistent as always!

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  7. Jim VIP

    Montana5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve waited years to get into this restaurant. It was worth the wait.

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  8. Tara

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fabulous food! Tight space, very noisy but the food was worth those minor inconveniences.

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  9. Brandi

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. Always love coming to this place.

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  10. Josh

    Kansas City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience at Zuni Cafe. We go often and always bring out of town friends.

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FAQs

Zuni Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 8006 OpenTable diners.

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  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. San Francisco
  5. Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 104 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 Fri–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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