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Award-winning

Octavia

4.7
4.7
2665 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 39 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Octavia is the sister restaurant of Frances, helmed by award-winning Chef Owner Melissa Perello. Octavia serves dinner five nights a week in an elegant and relaxed neighborhood setting. Beautifully defined flavors and seasonally driven cuisine are the cornerstones of Octavia’s menu. Leveraging longstanding relationships with the region’s top purveyors and farms, Octavia's daily evolving selections spotlight Chef Perello's commitment to sustainability and the Bay Area’s wealth of agricultural resources.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–21:15
  • Phone number
    (415) 408-7507
  • Website
    http://www.octavia-sf.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Melissa Perello
  • Private party facilities
    https://www.octavia-sf.com/privatedining
  • Location
    1701 Octavia Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    Pacific Heights
  • Cross Street
    Bush Street
  • Parking details
    There is limited street parking near the restaurant. The closest garage is The Japan Center Garages which consists of two parking garages; The Main Garage located at 1610 Geary Boulevard and The Fillmore Annex Garage, located at 1650 Fillmore Street between Geary and Post Streets.
  • Public transit
    1 Bus Stop located at Octavia St. and Sacramento St. (3 blocks North)38/38R Bus Stop located at Geary Blvd. and Laguna St. (4 blocks South)
  • Entertainment
    Instagram: sf_octavia
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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What 2,665 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • San Francisco

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Octavia offers a "phenomenal service" and a delightful culinary experience. The chef's tasting menu is a standout, with highlights like "fantastic duck confit" and "amazing house-made bread." Guests appreciate the "excellent food," "friendly and knowledgeable staff," and "cozy, romantic atmosphere." It's a "must visit" for those seeking creative farm-to-table dishes.

2,665 Reviews

  1. Joseph VIP

    New Mexico8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    WE LOVE THIS PLAC E-- some of the best food in SF!!!!

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  2. Isabelle

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing. The food was delicate and the italian wine, a pure delice. We will come back for sure, many thanks to the cheffe and to the team of Octavia. It was a night that we will remember. I hightly recommand it.

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve been here seven times and have always been very happy with the food, service, and ambiance. Unfortunately, this visit was a disappointment. The service felt off, and the protein portions were incredibly small. The fish dish had about 2 ounces of fish (understandable if food is expensive, but this was unreasonably small), and when we tried to order another portion, the server told us it was the last one. We then asked if we could order something else, but he said the kitchen had closed. It would’ve been helpful if the server had let us know the kitchen was about to close. We left hungry and had to go somewhere else to eat. Not a pleasurable experience, especially after spending over $800 and still leaving hungry.

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  4. Brittnie

    Toronto2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good and the ambience is nice. Would recommend the beet salad and sourdough bread for the table. The sticky pudding is also delicious.

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  5. Marjorie

    San Francisco20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Two of us shared the duck mousse, citrus radicchio salad and lamb. Everything was delicious! We look forward to returning to Octavia.

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  6. Michael

    San Francisco73 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    we were a party of 4 and enjoyed the tasting menu, which consisted of 11 different dishes that were served over 4 courses and enjoyed family style. Every dish was excellent and tasty. We also had the wine pairing that went with the tasting menu. Also excellent and well matched with the food. The service was friendly and efficient. This is a top notch San Francisco restaurant and we look forward to to going back!

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Salvador

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful dining experience from the start to the end of the dinner . Food was exceptional and the table we had was perfect !

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  8. Christopher

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s so delicious this place should be illegal. I want the chef quarantined and held accountable

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  9. Rachel

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything is great about Octavia - vibe, service and of course the food. Even sitting outside, they’ve made it so warm and cozy. Definitely recommend!

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  10. Wayne VIP

    San Francisco21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Octavia is always top notch, food is excellent and service always top notch. Wine selection is very well done and the selection is outstanding. Wait staff is always really knowledgeable and helpful. Great experience every time!

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FAQs

Octavia is rated 4.7 stars by 2665 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 39 times today
Google Map for Octavia

1701 Octavia Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    Bush Street
  • Area
    Pacific Heights
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–21:15
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is limited street parking near the restaurant. The closest garage is The Japan Center Garages which consists of two parking garages; The Main Garage located at 1610 Geary Boulevard and The Fillmore Annex Garage, located at 1650 Fillmore Street between Geary and Post Streets.
  • Public transit
    1 Bus Stop located at Octavia St. and Sacramento St. (3 blocks North)38/38R Bus Stop located at Geary Blvd. and Laguna St. (4 blocks South)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Melissa Perello
  • Entertainment
    Instagram: sf_octavia
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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