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Zuni Cafe

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4.6 (8019)
$31 to $50
Modern European
1658 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 125 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 8,019 people are saying

Zuni Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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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, a San Francisco icon for decades, is celebrated for its "the very best chicken ever" and "excellent" food. Despite occasional service-related critiques, many adore its "fantastic food," "thoughtful service," and "wonderful ambiance." It's a beloved spot for both locals and visitors, offering a consistent and memorable dining experience.

8,019 Reviews
  1. Michael VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been going to Zuni four years. Last night our service was horrible. They left completed dishes on the table for 15 minutes at a time then when we ask them to clear our dishes on two occasions, we got befuddled looks. Our fries were undercooked. The bread salad was soggy and over oiled, and the Caesar dressing was off.

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  2. bart

    San Francisco7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    never got anything for the wonderful broth with the chicken; it should have had something to enjoy it with. i never saw server after food arrived; i could have at least ordered a spoon! so it was wasted away. (i ordered halibut) and added note was the waiter staff was not friendly; the hostesses were very nice and helpful.

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  3. Toni VIP

    San Francisco51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ultimate San Francisco restaurant! Worth every penny! Food and service was spot on!

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  4. Sharon VIP

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gabriel was an excellent server: attentive, friendly, professional, and efficient. The cuisine was delicious and beautifully presented. We will be frequent diners! Love Zuni!

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  5. Chris

    Seattle2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food did not make up for just adequate service. Not one employee smiled at us including observing the interaction with other guests. We were also ignored at the bar while we waited for our table. We arrived on time for our reservation and the Hostess, who didn't smile or even gave a courteous greeting, just said to wait in the bar while we waited for our table. We went to an open place on the Bar, not a service well, and was never greeted once in our 10 minute wait. Then when seated our server was adequate and never smiled or even rally checked on us for drink recorders or if there was anything else. Anyways, we may give this place a second chance based on the food but will think twice if the treatment is the same.

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  6. Fred VIP

    San Francisco150 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The VERY BEST chicken ever! I have been going to Zuni for almost 40 years, and ALWAYS get the chicken. There is always enough left over to take home for even a better "left over" meal. Kudos to Judy Rogers (now deceased) who introduced the Roast Chicken when Zuni opened. Thanks Judy!

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  7. Carmen

    London11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for assigning us table 8… was a great location along the window in the main lounge area. Memorable, fun experience 👍

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  8. Jean VIP

    Philadelphia11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic evening! Four people shared the chicken, the burrata and the asparagus and it was ample and exceptionally delicious. Service was charming and attentive.

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  9. Tia VIP

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gabe was our server and he was as exceptional. We FINALLY got the roasted chicken and it was all and more than expected. Thanks for a great evening.

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  10. Matthew

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food! Value was on the higher end and noise level was a little higher than preferred but overall a great dinner.

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Zuni Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 8019 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 125 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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