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Café Sebastian, San Francisco, CA

Café Sebastian

4.2
4.2
29 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Innovative
Cafe Sebastian is a relaxed, all-day cafe located adjacent to the iconic Transamerica Building in San Francisco. Helmed by acclaimed Chef Brad Kilgore, Cafe Sebastian offers a carefully curated menu featuring freshly baked pastries, expertly crafted coffee, and savory dishes that highlight Kilgore’s signature approach to approachable yet refined flavors. With a focus on casual, friendly service in a warm atmosphere, the cafe is an ideal destination for patrons seeking quality dining in the heart of the city.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 08:00–11:00 Sat, Sun 09:00–12:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:30 Sat, Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    (415) 829-5420
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 29 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café Sebastian offers a delightful experience with "fabulous food" and "fantastic service." Highlights include the "best crab cakes ever" and a stunning atmosphere. While the QR code ordering and service timing need improvement, the space is "elegant" and the cuisine impressively authentic. A promising addition to the SF dining scene.

29 Reviews
  1. Preetha

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sweet little spot with a creative menu. The plates are visually striking. The stuffed dates! The crab cake! The beef tartare! Having half bottles on the list is not often seen, but it’s a great way to try a few different bottles for date night! Daniel did a great job and was very informative. The ambiance of this place will bring me back again!

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  2. sara

    San Francisco4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was great! The meal was very good and some standout dishes like the Trout! Overall a very good experience and it is a cool space!

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  3. Michelle

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a very strange experience. When I tried to book on OpenTable, it showed that it was all booked out for Sunday morning. Then the next day I was able to make a reservation for 10 AM. When we arrived, no one was there save one or two other tables. I ordered for three people. We waited an exceptionally long time then my eggs came so heavily salted that I could not eat them they brought my goddaughter‘s breakfast sandwich with wilted yellowing greens on top that looked really old and my young son of eight years had to wait and wait to be served. When they finally brought his breakfast, they did not scramble the eggs, but bought them as runny sunny side up but no eight-year-old I know will eat. They had to redo the eggs and the whole thing ended up being a kind of fiasco with my son melting down. They ended up comping our meal which was reasonable. But wasn’t the magical experience I was looking for. The interior the restaurant is very beautiful and the surrounding neighborhood is wonderful. 

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  4. Ryan

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great hidden gem (not for long) underneath the city’s tallest landmark. Great food and service…

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  5. Ray VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our dinner at Cafe Sebastian. The food was amazing! We had the lamb shank and crab cakes. Service was great too. We got to meet the Chef who was very friendly. We will definitely be back again soon.

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  6. James

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing find!! This restaurant was an amazing experience the food was on par with the best Michelin star restaurants in the city is a an incredible experience. The service feels more like a European family style service. Staff seem like they really care but Michelin

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  7. Kathleen

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    THE best dinner we've had in San Francisco in the past year.....EVERY dish was executed perfectly and sooooo delicious! Our server, Will, was the ultimate professional and very gracious! Can't wait to return!!!! Kudos Team Café Sebastian!!!!

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  8. Todd

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    More than delightful, the dishes and Service was fantastic. The flavor profiles were amazing on everything from the tuna tartare to the crabcakes and short ribs. Finished off with a fantastic Arigato and delicious brownie. An amazing addition to the neighborhood. Hats off to the chefs.

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  9. Eva VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Green Goddess Salad, French Dip, Deviled Eggs A+A+A+

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  10. Michael VIP

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoyed the food and service with this place being opened for just 2 months. Variable mandated service charge is a little confusing considering weekdays and breakfast times is fast casual “service” where the expectation is full dining. As such the mandated service charge is “discounted”. Full dining experience is for dinner service and this service charge is at the level you’d expect.

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Café Sebastian is rated 4.2 stars by 29 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Café Sebastian

545 Sansome Street, San Francisco, CA 94111-2702

Additional information

  • Area
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 08:00–11:00 Sat, Sun 09:00–12:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:30 Sat, Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–20:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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