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Zuni Cafe

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4.6 (8086)
$31 to $50
Modern European
1658 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 103 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 8,086 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
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zuni Cafe is a "San Francisco classic" known for its "fantastic service" and "delicious seasonal fare." The "famous roast chicken" is a standout, complemented by crispy shoestring fries. The ambiance remains vibrant and inviting, with a "friendly, knowledgeable" staff enhancing the dining experience. It's a must-visit for both locals and returning patrons.
8,086 Reviews
  1. Derek VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time back to Zuni in 40 years. This place is timeless. Food and service were top notch. Maybe won’t wait another forty years for next visit.

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  2. Emma VIP

    Unspecified5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Staff was good- very accommodating for my timing needs- THX Service was good- not too slow - THX Food was good- had the spaghetti with tuna•onions•cauliflower- THX- tuna interesting in the pasta ? ? ? Ambiance was good- not too dark (or bright)- THX interior was good- THX

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  3. Gene VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    REN and his team are always exceptional and operate at very high bar. This place is a SF institution for a reason.

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  4. Katherine VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area90 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant was incredible and it lived up to all the hype! We started dining at five and left around 7:30 pm. The service was incredible - very attentive and great recommendations. The food was delicious - we had the Caesar salad to start and the chicken for two as our main course. The bosenberry pie was a great sweet treat to end the meal!

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  5. Diana VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was outstanding and love all the different seating areas. The chicken is obviously next level.

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  6. bob VIP

    Philadelphia County1 review

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Disappointed. Poor menu selection. Not what it used to be…

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  7. Michael

    Las Vegas22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I ate at Zuni Cafe for the first time in 1988, but I lived and worked in Napa Valley at the time, so I was able to enjoy this restaurant often. However, I moved away in the mid-90s, but whenever I return to the Bay Area, it's always on my list to enjoy a meal.

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  8. Michael VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. Friendly, attentive staff. A classic!

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  9. Garnett

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautifully proportioned portions, amazing flavor, surrounded by ingenious repurposed building with tons of natural light

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  10. Rena VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was all the freshest possible, the apricot sorbet and coconut macaroon was one of my favorite desserts. Wilmer was so full of life and made us feel very well taken care of.

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FAQs

Zuni Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 8086 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. Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 103 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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