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Zuni Cafe

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4.6 (8024)
$31 to $50
Modern European
1658 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 88 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 8,024 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 is a San Francisco icon, treasured for its "amazing roast chicken," "delicious seasonal food," and "wonderful service." Diners appreciate its "intimate setting" and "memorable ambiance." While some find the noise level high and service inconsistent, loyal patrons celebrate its "classic California cuisine" and "charming atmosphere."

8,024 Reviews
  1. Bobbie VIP

    San Francisco9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great until my husband bit into the cherry that was in his fava bean salad, and discovered the cherries had pits. That first pit cracked his tooth. Zuni should know better and either serve the cherries pitted, or warn diners that there are pits.

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  2. Daniel VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I think Zuni has one of the best chicken in california.

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  3. Peter

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Roast Chicken is nice. Other dishes are interesting. But three of us are being arranged into a small two seater table. Not so comfortable in eating.

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  4. Marcus VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a treat for great food and especially great service. So nice an experience and delicious.

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  5. David VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All good. The red wine selection was poor but the glass.

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  6. Michael VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days 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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  7. bart

    San Francisco7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 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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  8. Toni VIP

    San Francisco51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 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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  9. Sharon VIP

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    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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  10. Chris

    Seattle2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    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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FAQs

Zuni Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 8024 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 88 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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