Movida

4.4

19 Reviews

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Innovative
Fancy
Good for groups

Located in the heart of South Park, San Francisco, Movida Lounge is a restaurant, cocktail lounge, and experience-driven bar aiming to transport diners on a culinary journey from the shores of Persia to Mexico, while creating a visionary expression of flavorful Perxican cuisine.

The transporting venue brings elevated dining experience and pleasure together with a magical, glamorous, vibrant atmosphere.

Movida Lounge embodies a multi-sensory culinary and lifestyle experience, filled with eclectic blends of Persian and Mexican music, dishes full of taste, and a fresh and flirty ambiance.

The dynamic restaurant and lounge will transform a high-end dinner service into a vibrant atmosphere for guests to socialize and celebrate the night away.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Mexican, Persian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 212-6672
Website
http://www.movidalounge.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
555 2nd St, San Francisco, CA 94107-1411
Neighborhood
SOMA
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Golden Hour - Happy Hour With A Twist!
Multiple dates available
Welcome to Golden Hour High Tea at Movida—a unique twist on happy hour that brings an elevated yet relaxed experience. Choose from a heavily discounted high tea food and cocktail package, discounted cocktails and snacks..and don't forget to ask about our secret menu.

What 19 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
3.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Movida offers a "sexy place" with "innovative and unique" menu choices that blend Latin and Persian cuisines. Guests rave about the "great vibe" and "wonderful music selection" with a live DJ. Drinks are customizable and highly praised. While service varies, the "fantastic food" and distinctive atmosphere shine.

19 Reviews

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David
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time there. Great service, food and entertainment. Definitely recommend and will go back.
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Erick
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
We didn’t get our table cloth until asked for, the meals came inconsistently and the food was alright. Was definitely expecting slightly bigger portions but other than that it was a great dinner. Also: - Had to stop by and get food on the way home because we were still hungry. - The dessert was the biggest portion out of all the course’s
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Ian
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We came for the Valentine’s Day special, there was a nice ambiance but very expensive and bad value. The dishes were somewhat unique but not filling. The people at the table next to us thought the same thing.
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Ben
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Wasn't a fan of the smaller tables, but the service was good, food was good and nice cocktails. We were rushed out at the end and had to wait at the bar for our car (it was raining outside).
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Orlando
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best restaurants in the bay. Great service from Solomon ( sorry if i misspelled your name). Movida is always a go to for my girlfriend and me. We’ve gone multiple times and every time we try a different dish. Not one plate nor drink had disappointed. 10/10
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Khash
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Movida was an absolute delight! The Persian-Mexican fusion cuisine was unique and packed with incredible flavors--every dish was delicious and beautifully presented. The vibe was lively, with a great DJ setting the perfect atmosphere. What truly made the night special was Shima, the owner--she personally checked in on us, making sure we had everything we needed. Her warmth and hospitality made us feel so welcome. Great food, great music, and amazing service--we'll definitely be back!
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Ann
San Francisco
112 reviews
5.0
112 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding!! The menu choices are innovative and unique. We love the fries with the delicious aioli. But we also love everything else, especially the chicken tinga tacos. The wine selections are great!! What a sexy place. Sit at the bar!
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Angelica
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great fusion of cultures! Yummy food and great flavors!
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anjali
VIP
San Francisco
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great service, our host was warn and showed that she wanted to take good care of us. She had many tables so service did get a lil slow at times but not anything too unreasonable. Food was a hit or miss, fries (?) and seafood were great, my friends did not like the chicken tacos. Fun atmosphere for sure and wonderful music selection!
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Ana
Los Angeles
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Open Table allowed me to book a reservation on NYE, when I arrived the restaurant said they were not serving dinner and not accepting this type of reservation, they never cancelled my reservation in the Open Table app and I could not make any other reservation at a different restaurant for the night. Please train this place to use technology and know how to use the OT app. This was very frustrating on a major holiday evening when many places were fully booked.
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FAQs

Movida is rated 4.4 stars by 19 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

555 2nd St, San Francisco, CA 94107-1411

Additional information

Neighborhood
SOMA
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Mexican, Persian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.movidalounge.com/
Phone number
(415) 212-6672

Movida

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Experiences

Golden Hour - Happy Hour With A Twist!

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What 19 people are saying

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