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Kokkari Estiatorio, San Francisco, CA
Award-winning

Kokkari Estiatorio

4.8
4.8
9064 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 142 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 9,064 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 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 captures the essence of Greek cuisine with "the best Greek food outside of Greece." Diners rave about the "amazing service," "beautiful atmosphere," and "fantastic lamb chops." Whether for a business lunch or a special occasion, this San Francisco favorite promises an "exceptional experience" every visit.

9,064 Reviews
  1. chiro

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants in S.F. without the outrageous prices. My hat off to everyone working in Kokari for great food and service!

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  2. Kat

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Claire waited on us and she was very knowledgeable and friendly. The food was out of this world good. Loved the ambiance!

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  3. Abraham

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Noisy RESTURANT. Need better ventilation as smoke smell in the dining room.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic. Starting with service, ambiance, decor wine and of course food. One thing I would change is the sourdough recipe . It was a bit on the dry side for my taste. Personally prefer a higher hydration, chewier sourdough but I'm European and we are a bit picky when it comes to bread.

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  5. Arman

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kokkari delivers the most wonderful food and service and ambiance for business or pleasure every time I visit.

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  6. Stephanie

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another absolutely incredible birthday dinner at Kokkari. Packed on a monday! so good.

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  7. Marla

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The lamb meatballs were tough and the calamari was chewy. The maraoulosalata was very good.

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  8. Amanda

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Kind of bummed that we made a reservation way in advanced for a Bday celebration and was put in the middle of room, up against another couple. The table was so unsteady and wobbled. Service was good. Food was good, but not no memorable.

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  9. FredF

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    More hype than substance. If you’re looking for authentic Greek cuisine, Kakkori misses the mark. While this is a large, well-run restaurant with a bustling atmosphere—reminiscent of dining at Grand Central Station—the food leaves much to be desired. The staff is professional, attentive, and well-trained, but unfortunately, the flavors fall flat. The moussaka was bland and lacked the traditional spices that give this dish its distinctive taste. My wife’s sea bream was also disappointingly unseasoned, with no hint of marinade. While our server was excellent, the food itself is mediocre at best. Don’t waste your money here if you're after genuine Greek flavors.

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  10. Melissa

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and very good service! Kokkari NEVER disappoints and is a consistently great experience.

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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 4.8 stars by 9064 OpenTable diners.

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 142 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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