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(415) 552-2522
1658 Market St
San Francisco,
CA
94102
37.7735
-122.4211
Neighborhoods: SoMa (South of Market), Central East, SoMa
Years in business
Established in 1978
Hours:
Tuesday To Thursday From 11:30 AM To 11:00 PM Friday To Saturday From 11:30 AM To 12:00 AM Sunday From 11:00 AM To 11:00 PM
Price:
$$$
Last updated 6.23.11
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Business Dining, Lunch Spot
Cuisine:
What People Are Saying About Zuni Cafe
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
The Scene – Tucked into a narrow corner building shaped like a slice of pie, Zuni is ideal for people-watching. Expansive gallery windows, exposed-brick walls and a coppertop bar set the scene. The quieter second-floor loft is perched above an open kitchen, where chefs buzz from the old-fashioned brick oven to the sparkling oyster bar. Although most of the tightly packed tables seat a dapper business crowd, Zuni also attracts the occasional affluent family with well-behaved children. – – The Food – The French and Italian inspired menu changes daily and offers a few…
Editor's Tips
- When to Go:
- If you seek their signature burger, plan to go for lunch or go late; it's not on the dinner menu until 10pm.
- Know Before You Go:
- The friendly, laid-back attitude at Zuni means you should expect to wait a while for food and even aperitifs; also, reservations are encouraged.
- Save Money:
- Keep in mind that Zuni charges a $20 corkage fee.
06/28/10
Great Martinis and Great Food
by StephanM at Citysearch
This place is great. You can’t go wrong with food or drinks at this SF staple.
Went here with a couple of friends from work so we go a wide variety of dishes and we all loved them. Our server, Stacy, I think was quick, knowledgeable and friendly.
- Pros: Martinis
- Cons: parking sucks
05/03/10
Never miss dining at Zuni Cafe when in San Fran
by Gregori Kurtzman DDS at Citysearch
I have been to San Francisco 12 times over the years and was introduced to Zuni Cafe about 18 years ago by a good friend who dines there several times a week. After hearing him rave about the food before he took me there the first time, I can say he didnt do the place justice. I have always concidered myself a major foodie, but Gene puts me to shame in that area. So since that night, I always make sure I visit Zuni for at least one meal everytime I visit the city. My favorite of thiers is Chicken for two roasted in the brick oven; warm bread salad with red mustard greens, scallions, currants, and pine nuts. Were headed back to SF in a few weeks and have plans to dine at Zuni, looking forward to my foodie girl friends first adventure at Zuni.
- Pros: Fabulous dining experience, ecclectic crowd
- Cons: Can be a wait but well worth it
11/09/09
Zuni is a zero. Bad food and bad service. 1 hour wait for
by CSMobileUser2 at Citysearch
Zuni is a zero
11/09/09
Worst restaurant in san francisco
by CSMobileUser6 at Citysearch
This is by far the worst place I've ever eaten. Who ever recommends this has been duped into overpaying for mediocre food. Service from matredi to wait saff are snooty and stuck up. If you look up rude on wikipedia you see a picture of the staff.
08/15/09
Nothing Special
by ksarantakis at Citysearch
This place did not live up to it's reputation. The best thing we had was the ceasar salad. We waited over an hour for the baked chicken, which is supposed to be their signature dish, and it was nothing special at all. Very disappointing and very expensive for what we got.
- Pros: Caesar Salad
- Cons: Expensive
