Sens Restaurant

4.6

1355 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

27 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Great for scenic views
Good for business meals

Sens is French for the word meaning "Sense," which refers to the faculties of sight, sound, smell, and taste that humans perceive this as stimuli originating from the body inside and out.

At Sens we love the process of cooking and its end result, complete happiness. Our inspiration is that of the Mediterranean with its diverse cultures and cuisines. Our goal is not to redefine or reinvent their cuisine but rather to refine and create delicious and beautiful food. We use only the finest local ingredients and exotic spices to elevate our classic and modern techniques. Our destination is and will always be the same, to develop and perfect the flavor, fragrance, texture and composition of each dish while creating a unique and unforgettable experience.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Californian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 362-0645
Website
http://www.sens-sf.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Vernon Moralez
Catering
Sens offers local catering within the Embarcadero Center and it's surrounding buildings. Please call (415) 627-0747 for more information.
Private party facilities
Sens Restaurant specializes in private and semi-private events including corporate luncheons and dinners, wedding and cocktail receptions, after work gatherings or any other type of occasion for groups of 15 to 500 guests.
Private party contact
Rachel Lewis: (415) 627-0747

Location
4 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA 94111
Area
Financial District / Embarcadero
Cross Street
Drumm
Parking details
Underground parking lots located in Embarcadero Centers 1 thru 4. Four hours free parking after 5PM M-F & all day Sat. with validation stamp. Daytime parking M-F first hour free, second & third hours are $4 each with validation stamp. Metered street parking also available.
Public transit
If you are traveling by BART, exit at Embarcadero Station. Walk North up Drumm St. past the Hyatt Regency and turn right to enter the street level of Embarcadero Center 4. Take escalator up two flights to the Promenade Level. Sens entrance is located on your left a few yards down the walkway .
Entertainment
Sens Restaurant is conveniently located in the Embarcadero Center, Downtown San Francisco. The Embarcadero Center schedules several fun events and entertainment throughout the year, please visit embarcaderocenter.com for special event schedules and current parking information.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Fried Chicken Fridays
Multiple dates available
Fried Chicken Fridays are here! Join Sens every Friday for fried chicken, live music, amazing views starting at 3:30pm through close. Happy hour deals from 3-6pm

What 1,355 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Francisco
Mediterranean

Review summary

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Sens Restaurant offers a captivating dining experience with "great food," "exceptional service," and stunning views of the Ferry Building and Bay Bridge. Chef Vernon's dishes are "beautifully presented" and "bursting with flavor," perfect for business gatherings or special occasions. Despite noise levels and small portions, the ambiance and attentive staff make it a memorable destination.

1,355 Reviews

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Kari
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great food. Busy and loud. Though restaurant reservation was made, all that was available was in the bar. Meant service was intermittent and we couldn’t hear one another. Food was excellent, space is gorgeous.. just not conducive to actual conversation!
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Jason
VIP
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
They take Way to long to serve dinner. Its over the top
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Luisa
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and lovely experience. Didn’t like to much that tables are too close.
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Janine
VIP
San Francisco
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on 4 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you like great food, service, and views, please come here! The drinks are always creative and delicious. The staff is very friendly and extremely efficient. They make a birthday celebration very special when they’re aware.
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Adam
VIP
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 4 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Went for a business dinner. Food was mixed. Shared appetizers were tasty but portions were very small. For entrees, some members of the party had a steak special recommended by our server, they all enjoyed but the consensus was “good not great”. One member of the party had paella which got a thumbs up. The other three members of the party (including me) ordered halibut. The portion was tiny (I estimate 2 ounces of fish), the flavors were very bland (other than a small strip of preserved lemon) and the presentation (beige on beige) was drab. We split some desserts which were all pretty good. After tax/svc bill came out to over $120 per person, which was very pricey for one drink, one entree, half an appetizer, and half a dessert per person. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive, which was a big bright spot. Also, we were seated right by the window overlooking the ferry building and the Bay Bridge, which made for a lovely ambience.
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Ken
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San Francisco
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overall a Vibe in at tucked location. Menu needs more variety. I love coming on Fried Chicken Fridays.
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Albert
New York City
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on 30 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Very poor service … we were a party of 8 so the server just knew he was getting his tip and just ignored us all night. We were not noisy or anything to justify him ignoring us
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Michael
Sacramento
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 22 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and excellent food - our server Moises was exceptional!!
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Darren
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had reservations and was sat promptly at a table with an amazing view of the Ferry Building and Bay Bridge. Service and ambiance was very good. Flavor of the food and drinks were good, however where Sens fell short was the portion size of the drinks and food. For the price point you are paying you expect to walk away fulfilled. We however walked away still hungry and had a 2nd dinner later. Two of us had the ribeye with fries and another had the rigatoni. The ribeye had to be the thinest slice we both have ever had at a restaurant. The rigatoni was served in a small bowl as well. On top of the food portion, the drink portions were also very small. Unfortunately Sens fell short in our visit.
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mary
VIP
San Francisco
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food and service - famous salad was over the top with salmon!
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Sens Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 1355 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

27 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

4 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA 94111

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Drumm
Area
Financial District / Embarcadero
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Underground parking lots located in Embarcadero Centers 1 thru 4. Four hours free parking after 5PM M-F & all day Sat. with validation stamp. Daytime parking M-F first hour free, second & third hours are $4 each with validation stamp. Metered street parking also available.
Public transit
If you are traveling by BART, exit at Embarcadero Station. Walk North up Drumm St. past the Hyatt Regency and turn right to enter the street level of Embarcadero Center 4. Take escalator up two flights to the Promenade Level. Sens entrance is located on your left a few yards down the walkway .
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Vernon Moralez
Entertainment
Sens Restaurant is conveniently located in the Embarcadero Center, Downtown San Francisco. The Embarcadero Center schedules several fun events and entertainment throughout the year, please visit embarcaderocenter.com for special event schedules and current parking information.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.sens-sf.com/
Phone number
(415) 362-0645
Catering
Sens offers local catering within the Embarcadero Center and it's surrounding buildings. Please call (415) 627-0747 for more information.
Private party facilities
Sens Restaurant specializes in private and semi-private events including corporate luncheons and dinners, wedding and cocktail receptions, after work gatherings or any other type of occasion for groups of 15 to 500 guests.
Private party contact
Rachel Lewis: (415) 627-0747

Sens Restaurant

Make a booking

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Fried Chicken Fridays

Menu

What 1,355 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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