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The Parthenon, San Francisco, CA

The Parthenon

4.4
4.4
103 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean
582 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102

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7:00 pm
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to The Parthenon, your gateway to the authentic flavors of Greece nestled in the heart of San Francisco. As a Mediterranean Wine Bar and Mezes, we offer a rich tapestry of Greek culinary delights that will transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed Greek islands.
Our menu is a celebration of traditional Greek cuisine, with a contemporary twist.
Pair your meal with a selection from our Mediterranean Wine Bar, and don't forget to save room for our delectable sides, including Greek Fries and Garlic Fries.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Turkish
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 10:30 am–3:00 pm Daily 4:45 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Cemo
  • Area
    Downtown / Union Square
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 103 people are saying

The Parthenon reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • San Francisco

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Parthenon dazzles with its "outstanding food," warm ambiance, and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the "delicious Greek wines" and "fresh, flavorful dishes." With a prime location near Union Square, it's perfect for pre-theater dining. Despite occasional noise and wait times, its "friendly staff" and "amazing mezze plates" win hearts.
103 Reviews
  1. Eric VIP

    San Francisco281 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was our first time at Parthenon. It's in a great location for the theater. It was very popular! For us, we felt the food was good, but not remarkable. The service was very friendly and they were accommodating about accepting an Opentable Reward that wasn't registering on the reservation.

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  2. Ed VIP

    Washington DC170 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time dining here but hopefully won’t be the last. Service was exceptional. Food was fresh and delish.

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  3. Rose VIP

    San Francisco40 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 4 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and excellent service! We had lunch at this new restaurant near Union Square and the beef kebab and chicken skewers were amazing. We would definitely come back soon!

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  4. Ryan VIP

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great representation of fresh and unique Greek / Mediterranean foods. Selection of Greek wines to sample by the glass was fantastic.

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  5. Dmitry

    Phoenix4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely dinner. We booked a table in advance and were right as the restaurant was completely full. Food was excellent and service good.

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  6. Henry VIP

    Edinburgh70 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a show in downtown and spotted Parthenon. Overall, we enjoyed the restaurant and the service. The Parthenon has a good selection of Greek wines and we enjoyed one of them. We had a light meal of Dolmathes and Chicken Souvlaki. The Dolmathes (grape leaf wraps) were a little drier than we are accustomed to but enjoyable. The Chicken Souvlaki were a little spicier than we expected. They were also a little drier than we were expecting. The wait-staff was friendly and attentive. Definitely some place to consider as a not too pricey but enjoyable alternative to some of the very over-priced restaurants in the area.

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  7. David

    Tahoe8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    For a Saturday lunch service, there was only one server handling the tables and bar, so the service was a bit slow. We found the fresh pita more doughy than we like however the meats were flavored and prepared well. The complimentary table serving of house “salsa” (sweet tomato tapenade) and smaller pitas (less doughy) was very nice.

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  8. Brian

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really enjoyed the Greek wine selection. The food was outstanding.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent - from apps, salad and souvlakis

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  10. Athan

    Montreal2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Real great Greek food just liek my Yiayia used to make.

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FAQs

The Parthenon offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 400-4405.

The Parthenon is rated 4.4 stars by 103 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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582 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

  • Area
    Downtown / Union Square
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 10:30 am–3:00 pm Daily 4:45 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Turkish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Cemo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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