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Zuni Cafe

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4.6 (8039)
$31 to $50
Modern European
1658 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

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2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 86 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 8,039 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

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zuni Cafe in San Francisco is a beloved institution, renowned for its "famous roast chicken" and "impeccable service." Diners praise the "delicious, seasonal fare" and the "warm, non-pretentious ambiance." Despite some mixed reviews on pricing and seating, the overall experience remains a "classic" and "worth every penny."
8,039 Reviews
  1. Stephanie

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The roasted chicken is as good as I had heard. The shoestring potatoes were so crispy and delicious. The service was excellent and attentive.

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  2. Justine VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and ambiance as always. Service was a little sporadic towards the end - we had to ask three different waiters for the bill /- but overall it was a lovely evening.

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  3. Francis VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area134 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My second visit in June 2025 with one more to come. My favorite restaurant in SF. Recognized by Guide Michelin. SF Chronicle 5/19/2025 "Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area in 2025" cites Zuni Cafe as #10: "There's only one restaurant that has been on every single Top 100 list since its inception in 1996. It is, of course, Zuni..."

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  4. Michael VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exquisite dining experience with lots of ambiance, delicious food and great service! Highly recommend!

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  5. Rena

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Great produce, rich history, and comfortable atmosphere.

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  6. Nety VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, food and ambience. Will be back for sure.

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  7. Linda VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely dinner with close friends after not being back for a year and a half. Food and drinks were fantastic as always. Our server Abraham was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the food and cocktails on the menu. His recommendation for the beaux soleil and chocolate cremeaux was spot on. Zuni’s Caesar salad and favorites such as the burgers did abs shoestring fries have been consistently excellent. We love coming and eating here and especially when the service is a five star experience!

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  8. Anna

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, atmosphere and service!! We had a great time and will be back

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  9. Bira

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a special occasion choice for us. For that purpose, it was worth it. The food quality is unparalleled as are the flavor pairings they create. We enjoyed their famous chicken as well as delightful vegetarian options such as an eggplant dish, artichokes and the risotto.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Virginia

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Tuna was "tasteless" according to my guest. Cost $46. My Pasta was unremarkable at $29. Bottle of sparkling water at $9 plus a charge for bread( and a small portion). All in all, much too pricey for the meals. I will not go back. Sorry.

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FAQs

Zuni Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 8039 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
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 86 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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