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Award-winning

Octavia

4.7
4.7
2633 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Octavia is the sister restaurant of Frances, helmed by award-winning Chef Owner Melissa Perello. Octavia serves dinner five nights a week in an elegant and relaxed neighborhood setting. Beautifully defined flavors and seasonally driven cuisine are the cornerstones of Octavia’s menu. Leveraging longstanding relationships with the region’s top purveyors and farms, Octavia's daily evolving selections spotlight Chef Perello's commitment to sustainability and the Bay Area’s wealth of agricultural resources.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 408-7507
  • Website
    http://www.octavia-sf.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Melissa Perello
  • Private party facilities
    https://www.octavia-sf.com/privatedining
  • Location
    1701 Octavia Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Pacific Heights
  • Cross street
    Bush Street
  • Parking details
    There is limited street parking near the restaurant. The closest garage is The Japan Center Garages which consists of two parking garages; The Main Garage located at 1610 Geary Boulevard and The Fillmore Annex Garage, located at 1650 Fillmore Street between Geary and Post Streets.
  • Public transit
    1 Bus Stop located at Octavia St. and Sacramento St. (3 blocks North)38/38R Bus Stop located at Geary Blvd. and Laguna St. (4 blocks South)
  • Entertainment
    Instagram: sf_octavia
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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Experiences

  • Valentine's Day

    $176.58 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025
    Join us for a Valentine's Day prix fixe featuring a seasonal 4-course menu, wine pairings, and menu supplements. DETAILS: www.octavia-sf.com/valentinesday *Tickets are non-refundable if cancelled within 72 hours of the reservation time. *Please contact the restaurant at least 72 hours in advance to ensure accommodation of dietary restrictions *A la carte dining will not be offered on Valentine’s Day
    Valentine's Day Photo

Menu

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What 2,633 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Octavia offers a charming dining atmosphere with "attentive service" and "beautifully presented" dishes. The "tasting menu" and "desserts" are standout features, delighting guests with "creative, fresh food." While some find portions small, the "flavorful" and "inventive" dishes, coupled with a "superb wine list," make it a "must-visit" for special occasions.

2,633 Reviews

  1. Mark

    VIP

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are long time fans of Octavia, especially for special occasions. They never disappoint!

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  2. Coleen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is delicious! Small plates but enough to share. Shared two appetizers and we each had an entree. Shared dessert. But didn’t leave over stuffed. Highly recommend the duck mousse and the Pavlova for dessert. It’s pricey but worth it for all the flavors that burst in your mouth. My only negative is the high noise level.

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  3. Sandra

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Superb food, carefully prepared and beautifully presented. Duck Mousse, Spaghetti and Trout were delicious. My tablemates had pork and duck and rated it excellent. One small goof by server resulted in a mussel appetizer that was wonderful but for which we were not charged. I would return in a heartbeat.

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  4. Martine-andree

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    C’était une belle expérience! Une explosion de saveurs. Wow

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  5. Dan

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Octavia’s tasting menu is a must-try for anyone who loves thoughtfully crafted, seasonal dishes. Each course is beautifully balanced, with flavors that really highlight the fresh ingredients. The staff is knowledgeable and attentive, offering great wine pairings to enhance the experience. The meal is perfectly paced, allowing you to enjoy each dish without feeling rushed. If you’re looking for a memorable dining experience, Octavia’s tasting menu won’t disappoint. Highly recommend!

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  6. Tania

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best experiences ever here in SF. Amazing all around! Can’t wait to come back!

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  7. Giovanni

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food in a nice atmosfere. Highly recmended

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  8. Marta

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely menu and a sweet staff. Thanks for the birthday cake too!

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  9. Brewster

    VIP

    Oxford

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A restaurant with warm, welcoming ambience and delicious food

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  10. NeuroscienceFoodie

    VIP

    Houston

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined for NYE. The restaurant is beautiful, situated on a corner with deep blue walls and minimalist wood decor. Our servers were attentive and delightful. The dishes were hit or miss for our group. The salad was delicious, flavorful, and complex. It was the perfect balance of bitter from the dressing and baby romaine, umami from the turnip, and pops of sweet from the yuzu and citrus. The bread and the dessert were outstanding. Our favorite of the mains was the lobster - specifically the claw meat. The duck and the swordfish were fine. The kimchi in the swordfish was interesting and not my favorite addition. The swordfish itself was exceptionally well executed. Most of the other dishes needed more salt - especially our pasta dish. All-in-all, a good experience. We were glad to have visited.

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FAQs

Octavia is rated 4.7 stars by 2633 OpenTable diners.

Octavia does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Octavia

1701 Octavia Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Bush Street
  • Neighborhood
    Pacific Heights
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is limited street parking near the restaurant. The closest garage is The Japan Center Garages which consists of two parking garages; The Main Garage located at 1610 Geary Boulevard and The Fillmore Annex Garage, located at 1650 Fillmore Street between Geary and Post Streets.
  • Public transit
    1 Bus Stop located at Octavia St. and Sacramento St. (3 blocks North)38/38R Bus Stop located at Geary Blvd. and Laguna St. (4 blocks South)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Melissa Perello
  • Entertainment
    Instagram: sf_octavia
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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