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The Parthenon, San Francisco, CA

The Parthenon

4.5
4.5
59 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 29 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to The Parthenon, your gateway to the authentic flavors of Greece nestled in the heart of San Francisco. As a Mediterranean Wine Bar and Mezes, we offer a rich tapestry of Greek culinary delights that will transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed Greek islands.
Our menu is a celebration of traditional Greek cuisine, with a contemporary twist.
Pair your meal with a selection from our Mediterranean Wine Bar, and don't forget to save room for our delectable sides, including Greek Fries and Garlic Fries.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Turkish
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 10:30 am–3:00 pm Daily 4:45 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 400-4405
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Cemo

What 59 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • San Francisco

    Mediterranean

  • San Francisco

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Parthenon offers a delightful Greek dining experience with "amazing service and great quality food." Guests rave about the "best hummus ever" and a fantastic selection of mezze plates. The restaurant's ambiance is stylish and vibrant, perfect for pre-theater meals near Union Square. Don't miss their homemade dips!

60 Reviews
  1. Mohammed

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Everything (ceviche, mocktails, feta pasta, taziki, hummus, soup) we ordered was great except for spanikopita which was only so-so.

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  2. Rali

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service is great, but the food is poor quality for the price. Tastes like dinner frozen food.

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  3. Rower

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ours was a party of four. Our server, Zamire was exceptional and attentive. We went with her recommendations and enjoyed everything. Highly recommend and will return.

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  4. Lauren

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Last minute reservation here and really enjoyed the food!

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  5. Jawahar

    VIP

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was welcoming, staff was friendly. The food was fine, not great, and portions were small for the price of each entree. Not sure if I’d go back again.

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  6. Reba

    VIP

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Can’t comment on the food and value. We made a reservation about two weeks ago. Given a table at the entry point and it was cold there, the door opening all the time. Too cold for us to enjoy dinner so we left.

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  7. Beth

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We made a reservation way in advance and still had to sit at the bar because they overbooked and didn’t have a table for us even though a table for four sat empty the whole time we were there. The bar staff was great and we had a good time, but it was frustrating after confirming our reservation by text and email to get seated at the crowded bar. Food was good.

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  8. John

    VIP

    Richmond

    88 reviews

    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant has a pleasant clean modern vibe to it. We were there on a very busy evening and I think on a normal evening it might be a bit more calm. The staff is awesome, very attentive and apologetic for not seating us at our exact reservation time. They were accommodating folks so tables had to be shifted a bit. They compensated us with a drink on the house, which was nice, but not necessary. Our food was prepared as ordered and was delicious. We would definitely return!

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  9. Robert

    VIP

    San Francisco

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food in the Union Square, pre-theater area. The food was great and moderately priced. The service was friendly but a bit erratic. Charming and vibrant restaurant.

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  10. Emily

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had lunch here before a Saturday show, and it was a lovely experience. The service was friendly and attentive without being intrusive, and the seating was comfortable. We started with hummus, which was mild and smooth and accompanied by the softest, most pillowy warm pitas ever. For our entrees, we had the beef pita sandwich, steak souvlaki, lamb chops, and the makaronia pasta. My son said that the lamb was tender and flavorful. My older son really enjoyed his sandwich, and my husband loved the souvlaki. The pasta was amazing, with a light but richly flavored sauce with briny pops from the capers contrasting with the earthy mushrooms and spinach.

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FAQs

The Parthenon offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 400-4405.

The Parthenon is rated 4.5 stars by 59 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 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Parthenon

582 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

  • Area
    Downtown / Union Square
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 10:30 am–3:00 pm Daily 4:45 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Turkish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Cemo
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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