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Zuni Cafe

32 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/sanfrancisco, r/AskSF30 comments cited below

The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 12 threads.

What people say, in short

Zuni Cafe is a long-standing San Francisco classic that many diners recommend, and the roast chicken is the dish people single out above all else, often paired with the Caesar or warm bread salad and fries. One regular calls it the most flavorful chicken they have had, praises the cocktails and service, and likes never feeling rushed; another says the hearty portion and beautiful space won them over despite expecting an overpriced bird. The honest caveats: the chicken takes a while to arrive, prices run high, and a few commenters simply do not get the hype, with one diner finding the chicken dry and another saying it is something you could make at home. Still, it is repeatedly named a classic spot to take guests, one solo diner felt well cared for at a table kept for people eating alone, and a commenter recommends sitting at the copper bar.

Address

Zuni Café, 1658 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102

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At a glance

Signature dishes
Roast chicken, Caesar salad, Fries
Opinions divided
Yes

The evidence

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