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

Zuni Cafe

4.7
4.7
7901 Reviews
$31 to $50
Modern European

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 99 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
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 11:00–16:00 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 7,901 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zuni Cafe is a San Francisco classic, known for its "best chicken in America," Caesar salad, and "great ambiance." The restaurant offers exceptional dishes like succulent roast chicken, flavorful salads, and impressive shoestring fries. While praised for its "excellent service" and "elegant yet approachable" atmosphere, some reviews note occasional slow service and high prices.
7,901 Reviews
  1. karla

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Amazing food and great service. The lighting was a little bright for my taste, but the food and the service made it better. I will definitely be back.

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  2. Dan

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Zuni is Exquisite -- Highly Recommend. Had the Stump Creek Steak. Amazing. Pretty, High - Level Girls • Women, Everywhere.

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  3. Ron

    VIP

    San Francisco

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zuni never fails. It is to SF what La Coupole is to Paris. The food, the service, the experience, the vibe, all make it the quintessential San Francisco dining destination.

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  4. Michael

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Two of the 12 oysters I had were spoiled. The waiter questioned me when I politely told him that he brought me ten instead of 12 oysters. This is the second time I dined at Zuni when the oysters were not optimal. It’s a shame as I have been going here for the past 35 years.

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  5. Hillary

    VIP

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A classic that’s as good as ever. We enjoyed the sea bass with bright flavors & seasoning, the polenta with mascarpone, and pork chops. Our cocktails were perfectly balanced. The only downside to Zuni - it’s pricey in comparison to similar spots.

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  6. GREGORY

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic restaurant Top notch service Food excellent

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  7. Geza

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. Good location for Davies Hall, War Memorial Opera house.

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  8. Michael

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wait staff is wonderful, great cocktails, very good wine list, the chicken is amazing

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  9. Marc

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always delicious always kind of expensive with friendly and fantastic service. The menu has gotten a little smaller and less daring.

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  10. Nancy

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fabulous, delicious, and great ambience. Service excellent

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Zuni Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 7901 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 99 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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