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Kokkari Estiatorio, San Francisco, CA
Award-winning

Kokkari Estiatorio

4.8
4.8
9144 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 70 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
  • Website
    http://www.kokkari.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    200 Jackson St., San Francisco, CA 94111
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Cross Street
    Front St.
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking is currently unavailable at Kokkari Estiatorio.
  • Additional
    Indoor Fireplace

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Menu

Starters

  • Feta & OlivesUS$13.00

    with Greek olive oil & oregano

    • PeinirliUS$14.75

      stuffed pita with roasted sweet peppers, onion confit, olive & goat cheese

      • MapakiaUS$13.50

        wood oven-roasted Brussels sprouts with apple wood bacon & lemon

        • Oven Roasted Sweet CornUS$13.50

          feta & horseradish butter

          • Zucchini CakesUS$13.75

            with cucumber & mint-yogurt dressing

            • DolmathesUS$12.00

              grape leaves stuffed with rice, dill & mint

              • Halloumi Sto FournoUS$15.75

                Cypriot sheep cheese baked with pomegranate, mint & Metaxa

                • SpanakotiropitaUS$12.00

                  traditional filo pies of spinach, feta, leeks & dill

                  • GigantesUS$13.75

                    oven baked giant beans with tomato sauce, olive oil & herbed feta

                    • Kokkari PotatoesUS$9.00

                      oven roasted with oregano & lemon

                      • Roasted PrawnsUS$19.00

                        chili-garlic roasted wild Gulf prawns

                        • Grilled OctopusUS$19.00

                          with lemon, oregano & olive oil

                          • Grilled CalamariUS$14.50

                            stuffed with feta & herbs fennel, orange with black olives

                            • Fried SmeltsUS$14.00

                              with garlic-potato skordalia & lemon

                              • SaghanakiUS$18.25

                                pan fried Kefalotyri with lemon & oregano

                                • Grilled Lamb RibletsUS$20.00

                                  with lemon & oregano

                                  • Grilled Lamb TongueUS$16.00

                                    with capers, red onion & lemon

                                    • Lamb MeatballsUS$17.50

                                      grilled with spiced tomato sauce & Greek yogurt

                                      • Melitzanosalata, Taramosalata, Tzatziki, Favosalata, Skordalia or Tirokafteri

                                        with housemade grilled pita

                                        • eachUS$12.00

                                      Soup & Salads

                                      • AvgolemonoUS$12.75

                                        traditional egg-lemon soup with chicken & rice

                                        • FakesUS$11.75

                                          lentil & vegetable soup with braised greens

                                          • Greek SaladUS$16.00

                                            of tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, Feta, oregano & olives

                                            • EntréeUS$21.50

                                          • MaroulosalataUS$15.25

                                            chopped romaine lettuce, radicchio, toasted pine nuts with Kalamata & feta dressing

                                            • Kokkari SaladUS$15.25

                                              wild arugula, cherry tomatoes, mizithra cheese & sherry vinaigrette

                                              Entrées

                                              • Whole Fish

                                                traditionally grilled whole fish with braised greens & lemon

                                                • Lavraki - Mediterranean Sea BassUS$51.00
                                                • Glosa - Local Petrale SoleUS$46.00
                                                • Tsipura - Mediterranean Sea BreamUS$48.00

                                              • MakaroniaUS$29.00

                                                ravioli of roasted squash with brown butter, kafalotyri cheese, hazelnuts, crispy shallots & sage

                                                • Artichoke SouvlakiUS$27.00

                                                  grilled artichokes, peppers & onion skewered with Greek yogurt & pita

                                                  • Octopus SaladUS$26.50

                                                    charcoal-grilled octopus, Greek peppers, frisée & red wine vinaigrette

                                                    • Pacific HalibutUS$40.55

                                                      fillet pan roasted with fava puree, garlic & chili broccoli rabe & olive tapenade

                                                      • Chicken SouvlakiUS$29.00

                                                        yogurt marinated chicken skewer with peppers & onion, kale tabouli salad & tzatziki

                                                        • Grilled Lamb ChopsUS$45.75

                                                          with lemon-oregano vinaigrette & Kokkari potatoes

                                                          • Lamb SouvlakiUS$42.50

                                                            grilled spiced lamb sirloin skewer with cucumber, tomato salad, tzatziki & pita

                                                            • MoussakaUS$32.00

                                                              baked casserole of spiced lamb & beef, eggplant, potato & yogurt béchamel

                                                              • Lamb Organ Meats SouvlakiUS$42.50

                                                                heart, liver & kidney skewer grilled with tzatziki, cucumber & potatoes

                                                                Last updated: 11 January 2023

                                                                What 9,144 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

                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                Diners' Choice Awards

                                                                • 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.

                                                                9,144 Reviews

                                                                1. Roger

                                                                  San Francisco

                                                                  8 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  8 reviews

                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Everything was excellent. Thank you! These days Its rare that a dining experience leaves you satisfied.. I’m satiated!

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                                                                2. Suntae

                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  1.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 1
                                                                  2. Food 2
                                                                  3. Service 1
                                                                  4. Ambience 1
                                                                  First they said my reservation was cancelled but it wasn’t. So they gave me a table near bar. Chair height is high pretty uncomfortable even though my reservation was first time 11:30 AM and there are some table available. And they even did not serve aperitif bread but all other table has. It was disrespectful and disappointed experience.

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                                                                3. Lisa

                                                                  San Francisco

                                                                  17 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  17 reviews

                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Everything about our meal was amazing, appetizers to dessert. The sea bass in particular was terrific — as was the quiet, professional service and very comfortable booth. Kokkari never disappoints!

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                                                                4. Timothy

                                                                  Seattle

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  We had a fantastic dinner - the grilled octopus and shrimp were delicious - as was the saganaki. For mains - the lamb chops were delicious as was the sea bass! Incredible meal all around.

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                                                                5. Euclid

                                                                  San Francisco

                                                                  22 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  22 reviews

                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Loved the ambience and food as always. It has been our favorite restaurant for years.

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                                                                6. Delia

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  San Francisco

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Superb service and food. Table For 7 and it was fantastic. The baked feta, meatballs, and lamb chops THE BEST. Wish we were able to have the holiday goose.

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                                                                7. alan

                                                                  San Francisco

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  2.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 2
                                                                  2. Food 2
                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  My family dinned at Kokkari for an important Birthday celebration. We have been huge fans of Kokkari for years thru inspiring buainess lunches and family dinners. However, during this most recent visit our meal ( food quality) was inconsistent, I will keep it brief but here what we experienced : the oven roasted petrole sole was well prepared but lacked real flavor; Greek ravioli was just plain not appetizing and had too many competing ingredients and the house famous lamb chops which were prepared medium rare , but not served hot along with the Kokkari potatoes usually crispy on the outside side and moist on the inside were just plain hard and also served luke warm, with too much vinaigrette and not enough seasoning I hope management starts to pay closer attention to the food leaving the kitchen.

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                                                                8. Marlene

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  San Francisco

                                                                  68 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  68 reviews

                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  It was an absolute treat: impeccable service, delicious food, and a festive atmosphere!

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                                                                9. Julia

                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                  12 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  12 reviews

                                                                  Dined 5 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Food and experience were outstanding! We will certainly be back.

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                                                                10. Blair

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  San Francisco

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Best service and people in the City! Food is amazing… what a treat!

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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 9144 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                Make a booking

                                                                2 people
                                                                19:00
                                                                Booked 70 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.
                                                                • Area
                                                                  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
                                                                  Indoor Fireplace
                                                                • Website
                                                                  http://www.kokkari.com/
                                                                • 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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