How to Get a Reservation at Zuni Café
Market Street · San Francisco
Zuni Café is a San Francisco landmark, a triangular Market Street restaurant famous for its whole roasted chicken for two, oysters at the bar, and decades of influence on California cooking.
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Watch Zuni Café for meWhy Is It So Hard to Book?
Zuni is a beloved institution with a fiercely loyal clientele. While not as hard as newer hot spots, consistent demand from locals and visitors keeps it steadily booked.
Tips for Getting a Table at Zuni Café
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Zuni Café takes reservations up to 60 days ahead on OpenTable.
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Zuni is more attainable than some SF spots if you plan.
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The zinc bar at the front is walk-in and one of the best places in the city to eat oysters and drink wine.
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Lunch at Zuni is excellent and considerably more available than dinner.
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ResTracker can monitor for your preferred dinner slot if the date you want isn't available.
The Fastest Way: Cancellation Alerts
Even fully booked restaurants have cancellations: usually in the 24–72 hours before a seating. ResTracker checks Zuni Café on OpenTable every few minutes and emails you the moment a slot opens up. The free trial runs 30 days, no card needed.
Watch Zuni Café for meFrequently Asked Questions
Is Zuni Café on Resy or OpenTable?
Zuni Café takes reservations on OpenTable.
When do reservations open at Zuni Café?
Zuni Café takes reservations up to 60 days ahead on OpenTable.
What is Zuni Café known for?
Zuni Café is best known for its whole roasted chicken for two. A dish that takes over an hour and is widely considered one of San Francisco's iconic plates. The oysters and Caesar salad are also legendary.
Does Zuni Café have walk-in seating?
Yes, the zinc bar at Zuni Café is walk-in and one of the best places in San Francisco to eat oysters and drink wine without a reservation.
Is Zuni Café open for lunch?
Yes, Zuni serves lunch and it is considerably more available than dinner. A great option if dinner reservations are hard to come by.