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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 (8074)
$31 to $50
Modern European
1658 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 47 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 8,074 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 is a cherished San Francisco staple known for its "outstanding food and service." The iconic roast chicken is frequently praised as "the very best chicken ever." Patrons commend the "charming and attentive" staff. The atmosphere is vibrant, offering a "classic San Francisco experience." Despite premium pricing, the quality and experience make it a "must-visit" destination.
8,074 Reviews
  1. Doug VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area66 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A San Francisco classic well worth re-visiting. For me, it was probably 30 years between trips. But there's nothing aged or tired about Zuni. Still feels like a living, breathing, vivacious place to be.

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  2. Erika

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zuni did not disappoint despite being a busy Pride day ! our reserved table was ready quickly and we had the great service to be expected.

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  3. Felix

    Las Vegas6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Having been a fan since moving here in the early nineties, and with all of life’s ebbs and flows, it was nice to come back to Zuni Cafe. With its arms held wide open, it’s receiving desk in its original place, and its signature’s on the menu that held its form through a climate that is as turbulent as a roller coaster ride, making “coming home”, a true welcome. Service, friendly and accommodating as ever, savvy to keeping the table current and tight was refreshing. The staples were executed so well, it was reminiscent of when Judy Rogers would be there keeping watch of every plate. Chef Anne Alvero has taken that baton pass well in her execution of her menu. The balance of sweet, piquant, herbaceous, brine, toast, and crunch was extremely well displayed. All while PRIDE was whipped up in celebration outside. Kudos Chef Anne, Ren, Team, in a perfect afternoon of bliss, and a warm welcome “home”…

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  4. Darien VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area183 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing experience this time around which is aligned with what we are accustomed to at Zuni. The service was amazing. You honored our request for our favorite table. The Caesar salad, matchstick fries, chicken and bread salad were over the top. I wish I had caught the name of our server as she was really good. Great personality and super attentive.

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  5. mark VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area55 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I prefer not to write biased reviews on our dining experience.

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  6. linda VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the crudo fish dish which was excellent, a salad with melon which was okay and the thin fries which were fine. BUT the waitress who was attentive asked if we wanted catsup and aioli and got both and they charged for the aioli. She asked if I wanted wine and I said yes a white wine. She said they had a nice glass of chabli (which was okay) and they charged $26. I thought it was a mistake and they had charged for the bottle but, no, it was the price for the glass of wine. I think the waitress should have mentioned the price when she recommended it!! So that was my experience at Zuni.

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  7. Belinda VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good meal and great people watching outside at Zuni. Even more so on Pride Weekend.

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  8. Maia

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful atmosphere and delicious food. Service was very attentive. Looking forward to eating at Zuni again

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  9. james

    San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steak bavette was chewy and dominated by onion. Fries were cold and stale.

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  10. John VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
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FAQs

Zuni Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 8074 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
10:00 PM
Booked 47 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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