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Exterior shot of Zuni at twilight - Zuni Cafe, San Francisco, CA
Award-winning

Zuni Cafe

4.7
4.7
7940 Reviews
$31 to $50
Modern European

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 98 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Lively
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
    (415) 552-2522
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Gilbert Pilgram; Anne Alvero CdC
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    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, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 7,940 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zuni Cafe offers a "terrific experience" with its legendary shoestring potatoes, "amazing cocktails," and "incredible food." Patrons appreciate the "wonderfully warm and attentive service" and the "perfectly executed menu" featuring quality seasonal produce. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, making it an ideal spot for special occasions.

7,940 Reviews
  1. BobC

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were very good. Better than the last few times I went which was 3 or 4 years ago and decided to stop going. Lovely night with a friend.

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  2. RebeccaT VIP

    San Francisco14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love going to Zuni. The staff are accommodating to our needs for a quieter space and the ability to fit us in when they could.

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  3. Ricky

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Epitome of California Cuisine. Classic, simple, fresh, tasty in a very warm, comfortable airy glassed corner. Always great service. There is a reason this reastaurant has been here since I was here in the 80's.

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  4. kristi

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Pricy, but overall worth the quality. The chicken was the favorite dish!

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  5. Christopher

    Cancun4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It is a consistently positive experience with great menu and service. A little loud upstairs, though.

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  6. Patricia

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We’ve been here before and loved the food. We came w/ our friends who live on the Peninsula and told them about the delicious roast chicken w/bread salad. We all ordered the roast chicken , shoestring potatoes and Caesar salad. The chicken and fries were warm but not hot. The chicken was a bit dry as was the bread in the bread salad that the chicken rests on. There was not as much of the bread salad as on previous occasion when we’ve come. For Dessert we shared the Pavlova which was really good. Overall, it was disappointing and we felt bad that our friends drove into the City for this meal. 3.5/5

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  7. Hugo

    San Francisco38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Zuni. Great food, great vibe. Had the awesome burger and shoestring fries this visit.

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  8. Valerie

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening! All my favorites served by super waiter! Drinks were perfect!!

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  9. Jodeen

    Boise8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Zuni has long been one of my favorite restaurants anywhere. The food is marvelous, the staff lovely and the atmosphere is beyond. I think it is one of the most beautiful and sexy spots anywhere. I cannot explain how happy it makes me being there. Thank you again and I will see you next time I am in the city.

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  10. rognd VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always interesting and expertly prepared food. And great service!

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Zuni Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 7940 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 98 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
  • Area
    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, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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