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The Parthenon, San Francisco, CA

The Parthenon

4.6
4.6
46 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Turkish
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 10:30–15:00 Daily 16:45–22:00
  • Phone number
    (415) 400-4405
  • 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 46 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • San Francisco

    Mediterranean

  • San Francisco

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Parthenon shines with "fantastic food and service" and a warm, welcoming ambiance. Guests rave about its "authentic Greek flavors," attentive staff, and thoughtfully curated decor. While some note noise and space issues, the overall experience, including standout dishes like hummus and seafood pasta, makes it a must-visit destination.

46 Reviews
  1. Jimmy

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I got a reservation for 6:15pm and when I arrived I was told there was no seat so we waited for about 20 mins which is weird because I already have a reservation so I don’t know what element wrong. when I ordered my food they didn’t come until like an hour and a half late, I did get asked by anyone how I was doing or get told that something was wrong in the kitchen or anything and finally when the food arrived at like 7:45 and we finished dinner at like 8:10 and left. Food and everything was good but service needs a little work.

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  2. Ginger

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Good location for pre-theater. Popular place. The food was OK.

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  3. Jeevjyot Singh

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was decent, but the calamari was excessively fried, and the kebabs were undercooked. On the positive side, the garide and spanakopita were delicious!

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  4. Rishi

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really a cool spot, the lamb was delicious, so as the clam dish. Believe it's called Mydia . The octopus civeche was more tomatoes than Octopus, that was pretty disappointing. Great wine selection . Owner was there and was really nice. Our waitress was really nice to and very knowledgeable about the dishes. Will come back again.

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  5. Amber

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a gem of a family restaurant! My husband and I went here before going to a play at the SF Playhouse. The owner served us at the bar. He was so gracious, friendly and attentive. His family members were equally welcoming and lovely. I consider myself to be a bit of a Greek food snob. My mom was from Greece originally and I travel there often. I am always looking for good Greek food in the States. The Parthenon exceeded my expectations. Every dish was outstanding. It’s rare to find a kebab that is not too dry. The lamb kebab was perfectly seasoned and cooked. The Pastitsio was delicious and fresh. The tzatziki was great and their own house dipping sauce for pita was even better. If you go, best to go on the early side or make a reservation as this place has been discovered and gets packed. We were there when they opened at 5 because of the timing of our play. By a little after 6 they were already busy. We will definitely be returning!

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  6. Dimi

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Convenient pretheatre choice with tasty Greek food, reasonable prices, good service and pleasant surroundings. Be sure to reserve; restaurant gets packed on theatre evenings.

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  7. Debora

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great gem of a restaurant and a new spot to add to my “before the theater “ list. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. We ordered the mussels and clams, zucchini cakes, hummus and chicken kabobs. All were delicious, arrived quickly and were pleasantly presented. They have a decent wine list and the lemonade spritzer cocktail was refreshing. Will definitely be returning.

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  8. Charles

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Greek food. I grew up in Chicago which is well known for its Greek restaurants, and I have travelled to Greece. The Parthenon’s food compares very favorably. Also very friendly and attentive wait staff.

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  9. Robert

    San Francisco

    104 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    104 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was superb and service same-excellent. Excellent menu
    The ParthenonResponded on 19 November 2024
    Thank you for your review Robert! We're glad you enjoyed your visit and we look forward to seeing you again.

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  10. KoshurButteh

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great food and excellent service. Ate vegetarian meals and enjoyed the selection. Could do with a few more vegetarian options. Will be back to sample the non-vegetarian meal options soon.

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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 4.6 stars by 46 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
19:00
Booked 18 times today

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Google Map for The Parthenon

582 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

  • Area
    Downtown / Union Square
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 10:30–15:00 Daily 16:45–22:00
  • 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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