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Kokkari Estiatorio, San Francisco, CA
Award-winning

Kokkari Estiatorio

4.9
4.9
9122 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 135 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Kokkari (pronounced “Ko-Kar-ee”) is a small fishing village located on the islands of Samos in the Aegean Sea, whose name is derived from the small onions that were once produced in the nearby fields. Its fertile soil and Mediterranean climate translated into an abundance of fresh produce as well as treasured seafood and game. Legend tells that Kokkari is the site where Orion, a mighty hunter and a young man of gigantic stature and great beauty, fell in love with the daughter of the king of Chios. For the love of her, Orion forged the island for wild game and seafood to prepare elaborate banquets in celebration of their love. Today, we hope you will enjoy your own celebration as you dine at Kokkari Estiatorio on food “fit for the Gods” prepared with an Aegean palate and the style of innovative California fare.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Contemporary European
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 981-0983
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Erik Cosselmon
  • Private party facilities
    The semi-private and private dining areas can accommodate groups from six to two hundred. The restaurant is also available for buy-outs.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Cross street
    Front St.
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking is currently unavailable at Kokkari Estiatorio.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 9,122 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Mediterranean

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Most Booked

  • San Francisco

    Mediterranean

  • San Francisco

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kokkari Estiatorio offers "the best greek food outside of Greece" and is highly praised for its "phenomenal service" and "exceptional ambiance." Diners love the "outstanding" lamb riblets and "consistently delicious" cuisine. Despite occasional seating issues, patrons find it a "special occasion" favorite, making it a standout in San Francisco's dining scene.

9,122 Reviews
  1. Netta

    San Francisco

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoyed an excellent lunch in a lovely setting with superb service!

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  2. Mary

    San Francisco

    82 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    82 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner and I can’t wait to go again!! We were promptly seated for our reservation. The server offered us drinks right away. We had the spit roasted lamb (the special of the night) and the whole grilled branzino. Oh, started with the lamb meatballs and grilled artichokes and peppers. Finished the night with the ice cream sundae. Everything was outstanding!

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  3. Howard

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It has been a long time since I have dined in a restaurant where the staff was so attentive.

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  4. Joe

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kokkari is a can’t miss spot. Kokkari in December is even better!

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  5. MarkoK

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I used to love Kokkari. LOVE. It has changed. The food was very subpar. Food was delivered as if on a conveyor belt, which explained the quality of temperature and preparation. I tipped well because the service was outstanding from the reception to the servers. I will come back because I am really really hoping the kitchen had a bad night. You cannot serve pink tomatoes at a fine-dining Greek restaurant like Kokkari. You just cannot. I brought guests who had never been and I talked it up as some of the best finer Greek in the US (next to Milos) and was so disappointed.

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  6. Charles

    San Francisco

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    First time ever. Lamb chops were undercooked and tough. Ordered a bottle of wine took twenty minutes to get it. Service was also the most lacklustre I have ever experienced at Kokkarris hope this isn’t the start of a decline in one of my favourite restaurants

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  7. Howard

    Portland

    14 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I have no idea what the fuss is about this place. The proportions of the Greek salad were way off, with a few green peppers and onions and olives, but HUGE chunks of cucumbers and tomatoes; if you’re going to slice them, do it one more time so we don’t have to. The saganaki was tasty but didn’t flame as it usually does. First we were helped by the bartender (we were at the bar), then by another waiter who disappeared at the end of the meal. A halibut order was okay, but my bland pumpkin ravioli was overwhelmed by the mushrooms. The rice pudding was bland; even the honeyed pear didn’t help. With a third entree and one glass of wine, the total was $200. Given how hard it was to get reservations, and how highly it was recommended, we were left shrugging.

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  8. Nikhil

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the food here! Service is fantastic and I really appreciate accommodating my booking request. We will visit again soon!

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  9. Jason

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First of all--the food was great in flavor. Only two concerns. My dining partner ordered her glass of wine to be served with the food, and we had to remind the server that we'd done that, so it came after the entree with a bit of a delay. Second concern: The fried smelt were not as hot as I have had them before, and that's a dish that lives or fails on how hot and crispy the little fishies are. The entre was also cooler, specifically the souvlaki which I had. The potatoe wedges were warm, not hot and the meat also warm, not hot. However, the flavors were wonderful. Our server was helpful and attentive without being intrusive, always a balance to be found there. This is my third time at Kokkari. Next time, I'll ask when I order to make sure the food is hot at service.

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  10. James

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding as always!

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FAQs

Kokkari Estiatorio offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 981-0983.

Kokkari Estiatorio is rated 4.9 stars by 9122 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 135 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Kokkari Estiatorio

200 Jackson St., San Francisco, CA 94111

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Front St.
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking is currently unavailable at Kokkari Estiatorio.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Erik Cosselmon
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (415) 981-0983
  • Private party facilities
    The semi-private and private dining areas can accommodate groups from six to two hundred. The restaurant is also available for buy-outs.
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