Now a disappointing, pale imitation of the long-running, glorious bastion of California cuisine that was Zuni. The logo may be updated, but the menu hasn’t really changed. The food, service and overall vibe are now soulless and loveless. Zuni rests on its laurels: the oysters were mediocre; cold shoestring fries were brought to the table; the piccolo fritto has been reduced to mere onion rings; and - the dish I was delighted to wait an hour for -- the chicken for two -- is now somehow smaller, under seasoned, and frankly, not worth the slog through all the requisite appetizers. The Chicken For Two’s bread salad is now made with some sad commercial loaf and the dish is missing the acidity, and peppery chicken-fatty-ecstasy of its former self. Our waitress literally couldn’t recommend a wine. Don’t go. Remember Zuni as it was.

OMG! The roast chicken really like everyone described- incredible and worth to wait for an hour! So tender and juice and flavorful! The decor was very unique and interesting too!

Lovely experience, higher prices but really great atmosphere and quality of food. The fries were so thin and crispy, and the house ketchup was tangy and not sweet which is rare. The leeks and clams were one of our favorites, perfectly balanced and leeks so flavorful. The lamb ragu was like a shakshuka, my friend would only wish there was more bread served with it. The halibut cheeks were a bit like a scallop in texture, very well cooked with a sear.

This iconic eatery really lived up to its hype. The team are really friendly and very attentive, I felt well looked after and valued throughout. The food from start to finish was amazing. I wouldn’t normally order fried figs to start or roast chicken for main but both were recommended and neither disappointed. The chicken was the best I’d ever eaten. I finished with a beautifully light berry sorbet for dessert which was the perfect palette cleanser and sweet treat to end on. The cocktails were all outstanding. I can’t wait to go back.

The mains were really bad! Super surprised and let down by this place. Bill or Bili or something was honestly quite rude. The burger and sausage came out 30 mins after our neighbors who ordered 30 mins after us. Completely absurd. Also they have no idea how to make a burger... Totally unseasoned and the meat was overworked so it had a rubbery texture like a bad sausage. On the other hand the sausage had no spring to it and was totally underwhelming. Overall the service was atrocious and the quality and preparation of the meat was sub par. I could have gone to the kitchen and made better food faster. As a waiter you can just talk to the customer and let them know there's a problem in the back. I was so late to my meeting due to the service. Thankfully the food tasted so bad that I couldn't stomach more than a bite so we could be off to our next location. Oysters were fresh. Salad was fine.

Glad we made a reservation! Great service. Menu constantly changes so we didn't know what to expect, but everything was delicious, delightfully inventive with thoughtful pairings of flavors. Michelin, just give them a Star already!

Went here for a brunch. Still many empty seat if you go slightly earlier. Didn’t try the chicken because of an hour waiting time. But the burger and pizza is good. Burger is juicy and flavorful. Pizza is thin, and chewy. The fries is very crispy but maybe it’s thin so soak more oil? The cafe and cocktail is good for a brunch. The cafe itself is nice. Large glass storefront allows sun bathing the table.

Beautiful space with amazing natural light and great people watching. Oh - the food was great too! Caesar is a classic and lives ups, while the tower of fries was also a hit. We learned something new that day - there are fries that can be eaten later as leftovers. 😉

Highly anticipated, dinner turned into a let down as if I fell off the Golden Gate Bridge. Several friends recommended this San Francisco staple. Although we had a late reservation and the restaurant was clearing out, we were simply seated at the bar and only after inquiring we were grudgingly seated at a table with table cloths. The waiter abruptly asked us are you ready to order yet? I think they wanted to make sure we would not order the chicken because the preparation time was one hour and obviously everyone in this restaurant already made plans for later in the evening. Watery, undercooked, lukewarm risotto, pre-cut Bavette steak and over cooked swordfish. The art was interesting. And maybe everyone else should taking some advice from the friendly bartender. I sincerely hope that Zuni just had a bad night. I would hate to see this restaurant go out of business.

Zuni Café serves up fresh and inventive dishes in a lofty, chic space. Ordering the shoestring potatoes will reward a diner with a nest of thin and crispy frites piled high and accompanied by a homemade tomato ketchup. The Caesar salad is also excellent, full leaves of romaine tossed with a flavorful dressing that clearly communicates the freshness of its ingredients. The burger was the highlight here, a flawlessly cooked beef patty served on homemade focaccia with aioli and house-made pickles. The beef flavor was so rich and the various elements of the sandwich integrated into a seamless whole. San Francisco locals are lucky to have access to such a long-standing restaurant that truly lives up to the hype.

Superbly executed food at the legendary Zuni Cafe. The surrounding area is so quiet so I don't know that I'd come expecting a night on the town but the trek to Zuni is every bit worth it. The walls are adorned with beautiful local art, and the woodfire oven is a stunning centerpiece--the heart of a deeply lively restaurant. If you come here, don't faff around: get the shoestring fries [piled high in a luxurious heap] and the whole roast chicken. And for dessert, its the gateau or nothing. What a sumptuous meal. Flew from NY to SF and this was a fabulous, memorable dining experience.

While I’ve been here twice in the last 3 years, this time it was with my wife and a “splurge” late lunch early dining experience. Food was good. Space is wonderful. We ordered the chicken as neither of us had ever had it here before. It was good, but a tad dry (wings and legs) and salty (either from being brined or rubbed on and under the skin. You have to order an entire chicken and we brought almost 1/2 home. (FYI, the chicken is for 2 and is $72 and takes an hour to cook). We started with a dozen oysters (mixed varieties), a cara cara navel orange appetizer (while good was drenched in oil), followed by the chicken and finished with two desserts: a cookie plate and a tangelo sorbet paired with a latte and cappuccino. Mandatory gratuity of 20% and a SF restaurant service fee of 5%. Service was a little slow but as we’re waited an hour for the chicken we obviously weren’t in a hurry. Meal was 2 + hours. It’s a wonderful space. We would go back but just have a burger and a bottle of wine. The space is intimate and special.

I don’t get the hype around their 60 minute chicken. It’s well seasoned and has crispy skin but it was DRY. The bread croutons were soggy and greasy. We did not like their new baked oyster dish (the oyster was way too big). The shoestring potatoes were awesome but they’re fries so how hard is that?

Open airy and inviting dining location. Food and drinks delicious. We followed the recommendations of our server, who didn’t lead us wrong. First time with a paper airplane cocktail which will stay on my list! Very tasty cauliflower soup and duck leg. Had to spoon up every last drop of the anise scented sauce. Didn’t have enough time for the chicken — you need at least 60 minutes for it to cook (no option to order in advance). And next time need to bring a few more friends to justify ordering that mound of crunchy fried potatoes.

Food was good. Political slogan on bottom of check was interesting. "Immigrants make America great." of course they do so do Americans all of them. However didn't see one immigrant amongst all the staff. (obviously happy for immigrants to have jobs except for theirs!) Will believe in their slogan when all their staff are immigrants and so are the owners. They prefer people from other countries (but not in their workplace - just some one else's) rather than give fellow Americans a job. Bizarre. So sad to see outside the restaurant so many homeless people and veterans and all they can do is support new people coming in. Seems odd to me that they like other people from other countries rather than the people on their doorstep. Left a bad taste. Won't go back again

Great food and nice venue. On the ground floor, there is a piano and long, beautiful bar. There is a lot of seating, though recommend making a booking. Good wine list and rotating oysters. The chicken and bread salad were the stars, though others loved the mushroom risotto. Highly recommend, go hungry and with deep wallets.

To make a long story short, the menu has been reduced to a skeleton of its former self. And the options they have chosen to retain are disappointing. 3 boring appetizers, basic salads , and entree list of 9 choices, with only the burger and fried chicken and waffles as standouts. I try to eat somewhat healthy fare, but I felt as if I was stuck between a rock and deep fryer. I opted for the flounder...steam rolled, and fried with about 5 pounds of greasy breading with a “fancy” side of shoestring fries. The standout on the plate was the tiny cup of dry coleslaw. Honestly it was the best thing about the dish. Drink menu was far more expansive (except I don’t drink ) and may come in handy to help distract you from the swansons TV dinners disguised as “entrees”. All in all we dropped $70 for something we could have microwaved at home for $12. Skip the boring dessert menu and burn off some of the slop with a walk to Franklin Fountain for some of the best ice cream in the city. You'll quickly forget about the Jones experience. I can say the restaurant was clean, indoors and out. They have heat lamps set up for outdoor seating. Service was pleasant and the staff was fully masked and waiters wore face shields. I hope a revamp of the menu happens soon. I will not go back until that happens.

My husband and I know fine dining. Our favorite place to eat is Halls Chophouse in Charleston that dining experience is worth the $350 price tag. So with Zuni let's start with Pros: Love the building and local artist paintings 4 and did enjoy the food 4. Front of the house 4 and bar 3. Cons-and the reason for the 1 1)If you are giving your guest a 25% sir charge please have the service to back it up. 2) My husband asked for raw clams, the waiter stated they were out. The next table came in after us and received cooked clams. Hey waiter I thought you were out of clams, he stated only on the raw bar. A good waiter would have suggested the cooked clam dish as an alternative. 3)Appetizers came out quickly and were good, oyster and Ceasar salad which was fresh and hearty but a bit over dressed b/c my croutons were soft by the time I finished it. 4) the kitchen was a bit slow with our main course. 5)husband order lamb chops the waiter said it would be a rack, we received 1 bone and 1 bone with no meat just fat and grissle, the 1 bone received was cooked perfectly and very tasty. 6) I had swordfish and the combination of the vegetables, fish w/olive relish and hummus was great until I found an eyelash. This is when the manager took care of our entrées. I was not going to write a review because the manager apologized and took care of the main courses. But I still wanted to share my experience and say with the drinks at the bar as we waited for our table $40 and the Appetizer they did not comp we paid $60, so would I recommend. The food was really good, the service also good, but please step it up a notch. We are just passing through San Francisco on our way to Hawaii from Charlotte we enjoy great food and are returned guest to our favorite spots but I'm afraid to give this restaurant another try until I know they are worth the upcharge.

Slow paced restaurant perfect for our party and those who don't like to be rushed. Great food if a little bland. For appetizers we had, bread and butter, Tuscan melon and figs, anchovies with celery and cheese, all delicious appetizer choices. For entrees we had a duck sugo and skirt steak, served luke warm and a little too bland. The duck easily could have worked better as pulled pork or lamb. The wine bottle didn't make its way until after the appetizers had been served. The service and staff were tops but our waiter was a novice or a little inexperienced. The ambience was excellent and it more then made up for these small trifles. We will definitely come back with friends for a birthday celebration or such.

Great service. Amazing wine list. The chicken is perfection. Flour less cake is a great way to end the meal. Cheers

Amazing atmosphere and very welcoming service. The food was crisp and yummy. Will easily recommend this place to others. Convenient prices and large portions. Good job.

We always love going to Zuni, its a real treat and great "going out to dinner experience." The service was great and love the atmosphere, but my favorite brick chicken (pricey at over $60 for two) was really bad. It was super dry. We didn't complain as we were enjoying ourselves, but reflecting back its sad to see that Zuni has fallen off step. I hope it was a one time thing.

First time here, wonderful ambiance. Oysters were quite good and a nice variety. We had the chicken and it was flavorful and excellent, great wine, try the Zuni Santa Barbara Chardonnay. Service was excellent

Amazing food, wonderful setting, lovely service at the table, though a little slow. Have given 3 stars because the hostess at the door was incredibly rude. If the restaurant sort that out (perhaps some entry-level customer service training), it would be a 5-star experience. The first interaction with staff upon entering an establishment is important.

This a nice restaurant with dim light decor. It has a full bar and a menu of cocktails. You can grab drinks while waiting to be seated. We ordered the famous Zuni chicken, which was moist and delicious. However the order will take long because it takes 60 minutes to cook. The serving isn't much for the price since it is stuffed with a lot crispy bread.

Amazing food n service

An SF classic. Everything about this place is epic, between the wood fired oven, raw oysters, standing only bar, and the most central spot in the city. I hope they never move, close, or change. I've been here a couple of times but most recently for brunch. Sorry bae, no bottomless mimosas. But just get the chicken. You can share it between 3-4 people but get extra appetizers. The burger is decent but not amazing. You can do better in this city. Keep in mind that they use a lot of French cuisine so be prepared for heavy cream and very rich filling meals. Best of all, they have an excellent wine menu to pair with it. Just own it and get a bottle.

San Francisco classic that does not disappoint. You might hesitate to get the roast chicken to try something different or flashier but I would say Zuni Cafe is known for their roast chicken for a reason. Because it is so delicious! Also a hearty portion for two. We had quite a bit we took home. Great service as well!

Enjoyed dessert better than I did with the entree. The dinning room exudes a warm wood fire feel; twas cozy, and invites intimate conversations. Service overall was great. Food here is good, but technique was rather sloppy. The sea bream needed less time. The potato was slushy and needed more cream. Spinach over done. Unsure of the intention, the steak was served as pieces. It also seems that there was very little thought for presentation. Overall not impressed by the flavor. Thankfully,, the Eton Mess and Gateau Victoire turned the experience around. Creamy with delicious fruit, every bite had good balance of sweet and tart. The Gateau was not moist enough but the whipped cream was its redeeming quality. TLDR: Dinner missed the mark but, dessert, service, and atmosphere was well enjoyed.

Had the chicken for two. The seasoning was nothing spectacular, however, the chicken was cooked perfectly. They charge a fair living wage fee to your visit instead of tip so beware.

The restaurant did a nice job of social distancing. The waiters were efficient. The chicken was great. The dessert was disappointing because it was five shots of espresso on ice with cream after dinner. That doesn't seem like a good choice for dessert. The waiter even said it was heavily caffeinated. My cocktails were a bit disappointing as well. The flavors didn't really mesh well together.

This iconic eatery really lived up to its hype. The team is really friendly and very attentive, I felt well looked after and valued throughout. The food from start to finish was amazing. finished with a beautifully light berry sorbet for dessert, which was the perfect palette cleanser and sweet treat to end on. I can’t wait to go back.

Really fun time! Good spot for a special meal. The service was excellent! Food options were good and had a nice price scale. The tender flavorful chicken for two was enough for the four of us. Potato strings were a fun challenge to take down. The dessert cobbler was gigantic and mouth watering. The overall ambiance was very cool-old-school fancy mixed with a lil modern city vibe. Honestly the only thing I wasn't crazy about was our table. Kind of weird booth seats where my back was 4 inches from the person sitting on the same area behind me.

Charming atmosphere and delicious food! We had oysters and steak (can’t remember the entree since we devoured it quickly!) I would love to come back to try the roasted chicken!

I forgot to take pictures but this is a really nice restaurant. The staff is top notch, the food is amazing, and the place just has a nice ambiance. I had the quail that was on special and my wife had the pesto bucatini ????I highly recommend Zuni Cafe to anyone in or neat San Francisco ??

The service and food here are simply fantastic! The interior layout is very intimate with a long bar street side and the dinning area arranged to the other side of the room. Wait staff were Highly attentive to your needs and had very helpful recommendations. Highly recommend doing a full meal of starter, main, and dessert. The menu is highly seasonal and changes daily so the menu you will find online is a sample menu but will closely reflect what they are preparing that day.

Love the plating, love the flavors, love the friendly service and the homemade bread! Shish Ke Baba is an amusingly-named restaurant serving Turkish kebabs and cold mezes, and I can see why this is such a beloved place! After sitting down, our friendly waitress introduced us to the menu and recommended the Baba's Sampler, which comes with all the cold mezes they offer, and the Baba's Mix Grill, which comes with most of their meat offerings! I just love places that offer these combination plates that let you sample some of everything!

Cool old world place, good Cocktails, limited wine by the glass selection. A bit chilly. The $63 whole chicken is not worth it. Meat was dry, and the dish is literally just a whole chicken with bread. I give 4 Stars for everything else.

Zuni, they really know their seafood (Oysters are fantastic) and wood fired roasted chicken this is place! Great food, lovely staff and a I hope to return again soon.

Best chicken in San Francisco.

It is a really nice place, very good food, but too crowded. The service is great and it can be noisy if you want some quiet place for a nice talk... I would come back anyway.

Great!

Ive lived in this area for a few years and this is the best local amenity I could ask for. Everything is delicious, authentic, and worth every penny. I will always visit this shop over a coffee shop chain every time.

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Good food

The quality of food is not bad (but not as great as what's advertised). I first tried this place with my partner to taste the signature dish (chicken... ... ). Then a couple of business lunches. The staff is friendly and professional. Though I cannot comment much on the guests who go there... old white men plus racist comments. If you do go there (if Zuni can ever get out of this virus thing), ask to sit away from those folks (but how?) or maybe try another restaurant (plenty to choose in the City).

Had way too many rounds of bread but it was delicious. Although our waiter was a tad awkward and aloof, service was great and all of the food was cooked to perfection.

Tasty food and drink offerings can always be found in this conviently located, Market Street resturant and bar. The Zuni Cafe (past winner of several James Beard Foundation Awards), has evolved into an established mainstay in its 40+ years in San Francisco's Civic Center. The consistently innovative menu, fine service and full bar is sure to leave you satisfied.--

Always great. Service outstanding ?

Super fresh and delicious oysters. The burger, chicken sandwich and swordfish were all delicious.

New beau suggested it..will come again

Organic LSA seeds can be juiced or turned into a shape like a ?. Red lips ? rosy cheeks

Delicious chicken and oysters warm and cozy environment.

I stopped in without a reservation on sunny weekend afternoon. I was fortunate to get the one upstairs table for one. I ordered the Wagon Wheel cheese pizza with pepper, sorrel & lemon zest. The waitperson suggested Naked and Famous mezcal cocktail with equal parts smokey tequila, Aperol, Yellow Chartreuse, lime juice. It was a splendid combination and superb service.

Excellent foods.

Charging for mixer in a drink is Fascism

Roast chicken was delicious, server was delightful and our experience was exceptional. We will be back soon.

Excellent service, golden atmosphere & comforting eats.

Loved it. The Cesar salad is a must try

(Translated by Google) Nice place, don't stop asking for the traditional french fries. (Original) Lugar agradable, no dejen de pedir las tradicionales papas fritas.

Great service, beautiful ambiance, salads are just perfect. ♥️?

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So accommodating!!

Food is great here, loved the oysters, prices are quite reasonable, not a great location but the food makes up for everything else, and after all is the forte if a restaurant. The staff is lovely, attentive, polite, we felt great here today.

Had a good experience here with my daughter. The food arrives quickly and the customer service is just excellent. Prices are reasonable.

Ok meal - the idea there but the execution was somewhat off.

Good food, great service, a bit pricy (portions not really large)

Over priced for the quality of food

Chicken for two was to die for.

We came here to try their roast chicken. Upon arrival they reminded us there is a 60 minute wait time. We thought It was worth the wait and worth trying. Also, their menu changes daily too. Definitely check this place out if you’re in the area.

Zuni is like an "institution" in San Francisco. The decor has a 90's charm throughout, but it feels so different depending on the the spot you will be seated. The classic Roasted Chicken staple is delicious. A great place for oysters too. What really stands out at Zuni is the service!

Zuni takeout is the best , beautiful oyster kept iced,returnable containers in an insulated bag.Looking forward to the next course.

Absolutely love this place! One of my favorites in the city. Their burger is to die for and I love their chicken

Just had coffee and really enjoyed it while listening to accordion music. Most enjoyable!

Really nice architecture and airy space. Can’t say enough about it the space in this restaurant is really amazing. For first time visitors it is much nicer than you would expect even from photos. Good artwork too. On to the food, very solid. However I don’t find myself craving anything from my visits. Just very very good food that is not too greasy, cooked well, tastes good, but not the most exciting.

Every thing we ordered were deliciousness. Service was great. Clean environment and very welcoming for a Sunday brunch. Roasted chicken and Caesar salad were on point!

Best Bloody Mary's Anywhere... It's a shame you can't order them until this covid mess is over.

We've been really impressed with how Zuni has pivoted to takeout. It's been really good, almost as good as the in restaurant experience, and we LOVE the reusable containers.

Food - 5 stars, delicious. Ambiance - 5 stars, I really like the place though. Service - 5 stars, staffs were all great and friendly. Highly recommending this place.

Everyone is making fried chicken sandwiches these days, but I get cravings for the spicy chicken sandwich at Zuni Café the most! There's something about that juicy and perfectly spicy chicken in-between that soft bun that makes me soooo happy. Wings are pretty good, too!

The servers here were just wonderful and we have great memories with them for they were entertaining us nicely. We loved the place so much, thus we took photos inside. We also enjoyed the view of our delicious wine and lunch. You can bring all your friends here. Must try!

The menu was perfect. The staff was very kind to us. We really liked the service for it was awesome. We will back here soon because we really enjoyed our dinner. We got home very full! Thank you so much! We will be recommending this place.

I really enjoyed their dishes. I always get awesome service here. The place is well kept and the workers are always kind. Keep up the good work.

splendid place to visit . must check out there for goof food.

Over-hyped food by chefs who just phone it in. Never again.

Filled me up. The bill was good for how much you get. I see why this place has a lot of good reviews.

An outstanding surprise on our first trip to Philly! The food was fabulous and the service was fantastic. Thanks to Bailey and crew for making our date-night special! BG

The deviled eggs were delicious, my husband had the chicken and waffles which he loved, I had the crispy flounder which was just ok. The Duncan Hines cake was very dry but our server was very nice.

Definitely Great comfort food spot. The chicken breast was flavorful, The burger was tasty. Didn't have the waffles. Next time. Staff and managers were very helpful. My only gripe at a quarter to 6 was, they ran out of mint for the mojitos. Smh. I wound up not having any other drinks. I have mojitos more than any other drink. Them not having mint, isn't a deal breaker. Will go back when in town again. Hopefully covid will be gone. P.. They have a high Tech screen-temperature gauge before you go into the establishment

So glad Jones was able to reopen! Very Covid safe. Every precaution was taken for indoor dining. Plexiglass shields around every table, temperature taken at the door, social distancing markers and directions on the floor and all staff wore masks and face shields. The menu was limited and my husband was disappointed they only had one soup choice. However we were able to find some delicious choices on the menu. I had the chopped seafood salad which was very fresh and a generous portion. Hubby had the burger with shoestring fries, he enjoyed both. I also ordered the crispy zucchini which contained some of my food allergies so the chef hand breaded a special order just for me! Wishing Jones continued success as we all navigate these challenging times.

Quick and friendly service. The place has an awesome feel to it. They have a lot of positive reviews for a reason.

My experience here was fantastic! The host and wait staff were the best, the food delicious 😋 , and the prices were affordable! We will be back!

Start with the Nachos or Mac and Cheese. You can't go wrong with their famous Grilled Cheese and Tomato soup combo. You're gonna be stuffed but you must get dessert because their milkshakes are top notch and served the right way, with a thick straw and whipped cream plus a cherry. They also serve an excellent brunch. Get a Bellini.

Where do I begin? The place is beautifully designed and decorated. The restaurant is very clean.The staff was attentive but not overbearing and prompt with their service. The low rating is because for the prices on the menu they could a least cook all food to order. Fresh food will always make or break a Restuarant! My Wife had the seafood cobb salad, which states on the in house menu to be served with lump crab. Unfortunately, my wifes meal came with claw meat. The salad was freshand tasty. I ordered the chicken and waffles and here is where the low rating comes from. The chicken is obviously frozen and reheated. The manager on duty attempted to convince me that they fry it in house in the basement and give it a TWO HOUR SHELF LIFE UNDER HEAT LAMPS. LOL. As a retired Chef i was completely insulted. Even if his claim was truthful, you still served 2 hour old chicken in a "fine dining" establishment. I offered to order another if he would kindly enjoy the meal with me. He declined. Beautiful restaurant with mediocre food because lets be honest... how can you mess up a cold salad. Dine with caution. If frozen food is ok with you you'll enjoy the experience. If you want fresh food, Morimotos is literally 50ft away.

good place to catch up with friends. i look forward to going back again. prices that are reasonable.

nice place to think about business. i've had nothing but pleasant experiences here and plan to keep coming back. the place has a nice feel to it.

Excellent service. The burger was cooked perfectly. Chicken and waffles were scrumptious. Smaller menu but other than that, they are as good as ever.

I love this place for a date night. Mac and cheese brought back memories of my aunt's cooking and she is 96. Nice quiet late night place to go to. Service has always been great and friendly. Thanks to the staff for treating me with kindness

Always Great Sunday Brunch vibes.... We made reservations to ensure that which what was already limited seating, we had a seat Face temperature scans were taken the moment you entered. Servers had there COVID-19 gear on. We felt cool and "safe" to eat inside for be 90mins alotted. Customer service was great, food always yummy, hats off to the kitchen, mod designs with the built-in stone fireplace gives a funky throwback vibe. Only negative was the air was on, definitely made for a chilly brunch. Considering it was already a very very windy day. Matter fact, soo much so that outdoor seating has to end, patrons were moved inside due to the winds knocking table umbrellas down. Although I got green tea this me around, it's a must you try the Mimosas with the flavored purees. Sooo delish!!

Good service, even right at closing. Food was surprisingly good! We were looking for a late dinner near the liberty mall and most places were closed. Jones welcomed us right at closing and served us an incredible dinner. The chicken and waffles were great, and the ALT was a sandwich to write home about.

The food here is to die for and the staff are super nice. The atmosphere in this dinner is fancy and absolutely gorgeous. Will be coming back.

Loved the food and atmosphere!!!! Definitely going back......

Nicole w. Is the greatest server of all time. Haven’t been before but will definitely return because of Nicole’s exemplary performance. You will not regret giving your business to Jones!!

Rude service and drinks we're up to par

The service was very sociable and kind.

Great food and atmosphere. Monkey bread is a must.

Brunch was delicious! Our server did a good job of attending to needs. Safety precautions in place were well managed.

Great food

Amazing atmosphere amazing chicken and waffles

I love Jones, service is always great, too.

First night open from the pandemic and had Limited menu and didn’t even have their main entree that They are known for.. very disappointing so I ordered a Caesar salad and it was very dry so I asked for a side of dressing that took 10 mins to get.. by then my friend was already done eating..oh yeah it took the whole time to get my Mac and cheese casserole.

Cool location to meet with coworkers. They have so many great reviews for a reason.

*Pre-COVID Review* We ate brunch here, excellent service with a very extensive Bloody Mary customizable menu. Friendly to gluten allergies. Interesting decor, not outrageous pricing for the location. Will stop by again. Definitely a good idea to make a OpenTable reservation, even if you're nearby.

Good food!

We came here for a friend's surprise party and I thought this place was really really nice. Not too expensive and the atmosphere is AMAZING. Dim lighting with seating in cool/comfy chairs and although it seems to be more of a place that's more suitable for a date with a significant other, we all reallt enjoyed it.They accommodated our whole party (even with us arriving pretty early) and the staff was very friendly. The waitress seemed a little busy, but was never slow or didn't mind us asking for refills or anything else we needed. She even gave a recommendation that the birthday girl really enjoyed. As I said, with the atmosphere and location in the city, I was expecting more expensive, but everything was pretty fairly priced. I'm not really a soda drinker or specialty drink kind of person, but I know one of my friends thought that the specialty drink was a bit on the expensive side (and at least while we were here, refills costed extra, so watch out with that)!

Not too bad. Food was good and the fries were super good! We felt very out of place there. We had just gotten into town and everyone was dressed in their business attire and we were not.

The food and customer service was great

Chicken and waffles are soooo good!!

Pretty good food, great atmosphere. It's 'comfort' food, so blahh, who am I to judge, not my first choice, and I should have ordered something healthier, would probably have felt better about the whole thing. It's popular, so I think people like the food. Nice location.

A place to get some comfort food. Menu has changed throughout the years, and it was definitely better in past.

(Translated by Google) A casual place. Very delicious food (Original) Un lugar casual. La comida muy deliciosa

Consistant

James the bartender was a pleasure. Most enjoyable evening i have spent there

Nice menu revisions since my last visit. Good was good as usual

Delicious! Good service.

Zuni is one of those places that's been around for a while. I'm pretty sure this place has withstood the testaments of time AKA the gentrification of San Francisco and I can see why. The menu has variety, friendly to everyone regardless of dietary restrictions, yet still unique. Service was excellent, and drinks far superior than what I would have expected to be offered during Sunday brunch. My friends and I attempt to do a monthly eat club and I'm so glad Zuni was one of the places that we tried. I don't have any complaints here, all the ingredients were fresh, everything tasted great, and all the flavors of each dish really complemented each other and made the dish whole. 10/10 would come here again.

Fantastic restaurant, the cocktails were amazing and the chicken lived up to its reputation. Loved it and the service was great. The bartender and the ladies at the front were lovely and worked hard to get us a table despite the fact that we didn’t have a reservation on Saturday night

There’s a reason for the longevity and adoration for Zuni. It’s a OG of farm to table and California cuisine. It’s one of the first cookbooks I bought and read cover to cover. The chicken salad with those juicy bread croutons are craving worthy as is the burger but tear yourself away to other parts of the menu for pasta or appetizer items and you’ll be rewarded.

Hours are not kept up to date. Have a backup as they may be closed.

food - the caesar salad to start was above average, pretty simple but it was a great starter dish that wasn’t too creamy. the croutons were the standout ingredient - the chicken was really juicy, probably one the best roasted chicken dishes i’ve had! but the bread salad that came with it might have been even better than the chicken haha - also enjoyed the elderflower cocktail, pretty refreshing - had the huckleberry eton mess for dessert which was also really good! a nice balance of tartness, creaminess and sweetness service - the service was fairly formal and prompt. the waitress was friendly as well as the other staff - overall, service was as expected of a more formal restaurant and wasn’t disappointed vibes - the restaurant was decorated with a beautiful christmas tree and live music which set a great ambiance - recommend as a date spot! overall, i really enjoyed my experience here and will probably come back for special occasions. everything was great but I think the “wow” factor was missing for me

Great SF institution, great chicken salad, especially with the bread that's soaked up all the chicken juices. Would love to revisit and sit near the kitchen. Service was slightly lacking - recommendations were very basic and server had a little attitude with our requests.

Went for lunch on a weekday. We made a reservation online the previous week, but there was seating available for walk ins when we went there. It is hard to find parking around the area, so I suggest getting there by public transport. The inside of the cafe is beautiful. We were seated on the upper floor and had some nice views of the restaurant. The restaurant is located in a corner unit, with lots of windows and tons of natural light. That was super nice as it was a sunny day outside and it was great to be able to enjoy the sun. We walked around after finishing our meal and really liked the kitchen and bar area. The wait staff was very professional and friendly. They explained the menu thoroughly and were eager to answer any questions we had. When iI clumsily spilled some water, they offered to change our table top, which was very generous of them. Based on what the staff told us, the menu changes daily, with a few dishes such as the Cesar salad and roasted chicken available at all times. So, come with an open mind and do not expect to order dishes you had seen online. We ordered the broccoli and burrata appetizer which was savory, tangy and delicious. We also ordered the mushroom soup, which was good, but not great. The mushroom flavor was not very strong. For our main, we ordered the fish (don't remember what type) with brown sauce. It was very, very good. The brown sauce was soooo good, with the capers. It came with (steamed?) carrots, brussels sprouts and potato, which tasted really bland and it seemed that they had just been thrown on the dish at the end. We shared it between two people and they were nice enough to bring us two plates. Next time we come here, we want to try the Roasted chicken. We saw it coming out of the brick oven right before leaving and it looked soooo delicious.

The food and service at Zuni Café are wonderful. The ambient noise is too loud. Next time I'll take noise cancelling headphones to converse with my table mates by video.

Decided to do a Friday work lunch and it was such a treat! Got the roast chicken for two + bread salad which was well worth the wait (I loved the chicken but I think the underrated star is the oil-soaked bread). The coffee was a bit disappointing (too bitter for my taste) but I’ll definitely be going back for lunch on a sunny day.

This is my second visit, does not disappoint. We had the salad, string fries and chicken for two. Great food and atmosphere

Love this place. It took me 20 years to finally have dinner here. It was worth the wait. Delicious food. Rotisserie chicken was probably one of the best I have tried. Thanks ,Tristan, for taking us out 🙂

You know the service is bad when you have to ask for water and other tables being served right away. I paid $39 for Salmon and it was the thinnest and the most oddly piece ever. My stomach was not full at all. It lacked flavour even the shishito peppers couldn’t save it. The vinegarett was barely there. I was the only brown person there the waitress asked me how was the food couple of times but never cared to refill water even though I said I just came from a dance class. Racial profiling is a thing u believe it or not. So people got to Hayes Street and eat from other amazing restaurants this place is overrated