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

Zuni Cafe

4.7
4.7
7895 Reviews
$31 to $50
Modern European

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 103 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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 7,895 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zuni Cafe delights with "juicy, flavorful" roast chicken and "excellent Caesar salad" in a "warm and gracious" ambiance. The "attentive service" and iconic "shoestring fries" keep guests returning. While some mention "overpriced" dishes, the overall experience is celebrated for "great food" and "timeless charm."

7,895 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just always an amazing experience at Zuni. Great food, excellent service and great value!

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  2. Dominick

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stellar. Runs like a well oiled machine, hits every mark, is everything you’ve heard and would expect it to be.

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  3. Amanda

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice brunch spot with good food and ambience. Service was a bit perfunctory.

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  4. henry

    VIP

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    food was great! However meal service was very slow. We arrived 10 min. early and had to wait 20 min for a table, not great but understandable on a busy Sat. However, the entrees ( not the chicken) were very slow ( over an hour) leaving us running to make our symphony performance. The server was very apologetic, but it clearly was not his fault. Be sure to allow lots of time if you have to make a performance.

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  5. Melinna

    VIP

    San Francisco

    76 reviews

    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my top 10 favorite restaurants ever ever ever. I am often stuck because I will only get the chicken and think that I should try something new but I don’t. And I never regret it.

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  6. Scott

    VIP

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server as impeccable as always. Sorry I forget his name. Salad was fresh and delicious. Our shared paella with a couple fried eggs on top hit the spot. Chef’s kiss!

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  7. Toni

    San Francisco

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend. Great ambiance, even a pianist playing that adds to the experience. Wait staff friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. Best of all the food, from appetizers to desserts are wonderful

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  8. Karen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    97 reviews

    4.0

    97 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service by host and servers. Food was ok, drinks were good!

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  9. Thomas

    Palm Springs

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a lovely delicious experience. The salads are very special. The pappadelle and bolognese is the best and the hamburger is memorable. Try the kiwi sherbet!

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  10. Maytham

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the best waiter ever ! Old fashioned waiting! Was spoilt !

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FAQs

Zuni Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 7895 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 103 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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