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

Zuni Cafe

4.7
4.7
7826 Reviews
$31 to $50
Modern European
A photo of Zuni Cafe restaurant

Zuni Cafe

4.7
$31 to $50
Modern European
Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

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2 people
19:00
Booked 108 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
DINNER:
Tuesday - Sunday
5:00 pm – 9:30 pm

LUNCH:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
11:00 am – 4:00 pm

We are closed on Mondays

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 11:00–16:00 Dinner Tue–Sun 17:00–21:30
  • 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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 7,826 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zuni Cafe, a San Francisco staple, is renowned for its "exquisite chicken," "superb service," and "warm, unpretentious atmosphere." Enjoy their signature dishes like the roast chicken and Caesar salad in a cozy setting. While some guests find the noise level challenging, the overall experience remains "wonderfully memorable."

7,826 Reviews
  1. David

    Chicago

    135 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    135 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Zuni Cafe was just what we hoped it would be—outstanding. The garlic bread with burrata, peppers and onion was outstanding and the soup was very good. The halibut and duck leg mains were excellent. The fries (string potatoes) were delivered late and, frankly, weren’t as good as they looked. The pavlova dessert was a good way to cap the meal. We definitely would go back again.

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  2. Andrea

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The service and atmosphere are hit or miss. Sometimes you get a great table and an attentive server, sometimes you get a table too small to hold your food right up next to a bunch of screaming tourists. Food is reliably good. 25% mandatory surcharge is awfully high. Asking for a tip on top of that seems greedy.

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  3. Marilu

    New York City

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    My 6 th time at Zuni, I’m visiting from NY, and had an 8:45 with 4 people. The server, who I recognized, made us feel rushed, and neglected at the same time. I feel bad saying this since I love Zuni, but our server made the dining experience a bit disappointing

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  4. Hrishikesh

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Not worth the hype and the price for us. The pasta was bland and dry. The other dishes were good. Not going again for sure.

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  5. scott

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always, always, always one of the best dining experiences you will ever have.

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  6. Stephen

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We have visited Zuni cafe many times, iconic place. Service has deteriorated, due to them adding 20% to your bill automatically. This creates no incentive for the servers to work for a tip. We ordered salad, very heavy dressing, too much. We asked if they could remake, they did but they made us feel guilty, that it was our fault. At bill time, they stamp “additional tip” in bold red. A little tacky in my opinion. They already added 5% for healthcare and 20% for automatic tip. All in all, the food is good, ambiance is nice, but the approach to tipping makes the service fair at best.

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  7. Nancy

    San Francisco

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had to wait although I had a reservation. Ceasar salad paired with the anchovy appetizer plate is a winning combination. Shoestring potatoes is a must. Hamburger medium was a bit underdone for my taste. I informed the waiter know that we had a show to attend so the service was quick as needed.

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  8. GLENN

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect as usual. Only negative there always seems to be somebody with an annoying loud voice. This is true for every popular restaurant. No fault to Zuni staff. Love this restaurant for almost 40 years!

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  9. Lorraine

    Sacramento

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I love coming here when we come to SF—for me, they always have a great vegetarian entree that is not just pasta or risotto, and I really appreciate that! We both love that vegetables are featured in all the entrees, the salads are always interesting and flavorful. It’s a warm, inviting space, great service too!

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  10. Calaway

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The whole chicken is amazing! However, The ribeye was not the highest quality meat and over cooked. We tried twice at the ribeye and returned it both times. The waiter was not that engaging but the staff was fantastic!

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FAQs

Zuni Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 7826 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Zuni Cafe restaurant

Zuni Cafe

4.7
$31 to $50
Modern European
Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 108 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 11:00–16:00 Dinner Tue–Sun 17:00–21:30
  • 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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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