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Kokkari Estiatorio

Greek Restaurant, Cocktail Bar, and Mediterranean Restaurant$$$$

Northern Waterfront, San Francisco

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Kokkari Estiatorio

9.4^/10

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Ranked #2 for Greek restaurants in San Francisco
The folks at Eater and Michelin Travel & Lifestyle like this place. Would you agree?
"You can't go wrong with the zucchini cakes and smelts appetizers."(26 Tips)
"I love goat stew at Kokkari, and not just because I'm a Capricorn!"(9 Tips)
"Bothe the souvlaki and the moussaka are excellent."(13 Tips)
"Lamb chops, the atmosphere and the service is absolutely superb!"(32 Tips)

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Nikos BMarch 28, 2016
Been here 5+ times
DONT MISS THIS PLACE! perfect ambassador of Greek cuisine and hospitality. The lamb chops and galaktoboureko dessert are to die for. Make a reservation. Sister restaurant of Evvia in Palo Alto.
Elias BizApril 27, 2016
Try ordering a lot of small dishes to share to get the most out of it like the spanakotiropita, Saghanaki and octopus. For desert the loukomades and Greek yoghurt are solid Greek originals as well.
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EaterJanuary 8, 2014
It's hard to deny its appealing meld of Cal-Greek fare, a wood-burning hearth, and urban vibe. The zucchini cakes, hearth-grilled lamb chops, and baklava ice cream are all perennials.[Eater 38 Member]
AmateurConciergeSeptember 6, 2018
Nice Greek place with good food. Not 9.5 good but very good. The fatty lamb chops, saganaki, shishitos all great. Not so much on zucchini cakes
Jessica WickhamFebruary 26, 2017
Incredible, has a loyal customer following. Love the mezes, sampling more of everything. Book in advance or arrive just before 5pm and head straight for the bar to claim the much sought after spots.
SFGateMarch 31, 2015
Kokkari is a grand restaurant in the old style, with wide-planked wood floors and a fireplace with a rotisserie big enough to cook haunches of meat and a dozen chickens at one time. Read more
Adnan ManjalJuly 12, 2016
Love this place. Order a few appetizers to share, the calamari and zucchini cakes are excellent, also the grilled cheese. For the main course, the Moussaka is amaaaaazing. Great wine options.
Brian StraussOctober 27, 2022
Delicious modern Cali-Greek food. Clean, healthy. Lovely warm interiors. Special occasion place. Also great for small intimate corporate engagements in their private rooms. Excellent service.
Melanie MaddoxAugust 6, 2016
We started with the baked feta and the grilled, stuffed calamari (both delicious). We had 3 people, so we chose 2 entrees - the chicken and ribeye, & they sliced it for us to share!
CristinaMay 29, 2015
This place is absolutely amazing. From the pita and tzatziki to the lamb to the yogurt sherbet with strawberry granita (life changing) everything was amazing. And Michael was the best waiter ever!
David MoranFebruary 12, 2016
Came here by recommendation. I normally don't order the top sellers but in this case I must say the grilled octopus as a starter + lamb chops as entree + any dessert and coffee is a sure bet. Enjoy!
Lauren MacMay 9, 2016
You can't order wrong here. From the roasted carrots & grilled prawns, to the lamb ... Everything is impressively flavorful & cooked perfectly. New favorite. Get the Sokolatina for decadent dessert!
Jessica TannehillSeptember 8, 2015
Been here 25+ times
Fine dining at its best! The Lamb Shank is succulent & flavorful, goat stew is a favorite among celebrity guests and the desserts.. let's just say you have to try the Baklava or the Galaktoboureko!
Kattia HernandezJanuary 5, 2016
Excellent wine selection and appetizers to have a nice start for a night. Freshly made bread with amazing Greek olive oil to accompany.
Aubrey BrewsterAugust 7, 2014
One of if not my favorite restaurant. I live nearby, the staff is like family to me. Always consistent, hands down, the best lamb chops in town! The absolute BEST ice cream sundae EVER!
J JohnMarch 18, 2023
Voted best restaurant in San Francisco multiple years- a well deserved distinction. Gourmet Greek cuisine, fish flown in from the old country, superb wine selection and service
Ashok LalwaniAugust 16, 2014
Amazing atmosphere, great for romantic dinners and also for small groups. This is Greek/Mediterranean restaurant but very different food from what we come to expect from a Greek place but awesome food
Wilson Favre-DelerueJuly 24, 2016
Elegant space and delicious Greek fare though sitting squarely on the high end of the scale. For those who know and love Greece and its simplicity it feels a bit chichi.
Jenn MullerAugust 18, 2017
Good food and fun times. I came for my birthday and had a reservation. Table was 30 min delayed but manager made up for it with us which was nice of him. Attentive service.
Andrew LamJuly 15, 2013
I daresay this is the best restaurant in SF. The staff make you feel like family at every turn. You must try: octapodaki, arnisia plevrakia, moussaka, souvlaki, rizogalo. NB make a reservation!
Jennifer  KimOctober 20, 2013
Best damn restaurant for real deal Greek. Rustic, stylish -- the apps are the main draw: cheese , dips, octopus. Start there and share mains. Highlight was the baklava ice cream!
Samantha BergNovember 29, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Holy zucchini cakes! Not to be missed, along with the lamb meatballs and the whole grilled fish of the day.
Tom MooreNovember 10, 2016
Everything is good. Petrale sole is always my go to with spanikopita, zucchini cakes or meatballs as an appetizer. Oh and don't forget a side of roasted potatoes.
StavrosFebruary 18, 2013
The food is excellent and very Greek. Don't know which one to pick. Try the feta and the pantzaria. Fish is fresh and imported from the Mediterranean. Amazing restaurant. Highly recommend it.
SaliemMay 8, 2021
Lamb riblets and Barvayanni ouzo. The food and service here is the best in San Francisco, bar none! 🥰
Annie 🌺 JalotaSeptember 22, 2017
Amazing food. Lots of choices for vegetarians. I can’t spell anything but I didn’t have anything that was not delicious! Pricey, but worth every penny.
Soosie ChoiApril 26, 2013
I made my own "greek" version of surf & turf: start off with lamb meatballs then enjoy the halibut as your main course. End the night with the sundae with extra whip cream.
Hani AlshehriAugust 10, 2018
Food was fantastics. Lamb chops were amazing. Watermelon as appetizer was really strange but super delicious. Definitely, looking to visit it again.
Lena YeMarch 26, 2015
EVERYTHING here is delicious. I'd recommend the whole fish, the octopus salad, or the souvlaki. And be sure to save room for the baklava too - you won't regret it!
SubhadraDecember 4, 2016
I've been here several times over the past few years and it's always incredible. Order as many apps and desserts as possible -- they're all amazing!
Megan MastersMarch 11, 2015
I almost wish the menu were smaller since it was so hard to decide what to get!
Sonya NilsenSeptember 24, 2013
Jillian was the best waitress we have had in awhile. So attentive and gave us great service. We would go back just because of her. Food was really good.
Jim O'Harra-SuttonDecember 10, 2011
You'll want to pay full attention when they're talking about the specials here. Been here 5 times now and everytime is beyond words amazing. Had the veal special tonight and can't explain how good
Brendan CurranSeptember 21, 2015
If the goat stew is available, you would be doing yourself a huge disservice not to order it.
Vanessa GonzalezSeptember 25, 2015
Antes que nada. Reserva vale la Pena. For starter Zucchini cake and octopus. Main course the sea bass with lemon, and the lamb chops.
heatJuly 19, 2013
Should the agency and a client need a private dining experience, Kokkari has the perfect room, and cuisine that brings a group together. It’s all delicious, you can’t order wrong.
Toland HonSeptember 16, 2015
The Galaktoboureko dessert shot past any expectations! Filo-wrapped custard with a side of creme fraiche ice cream. Not very sweet, just perfect.
Ashley Jiwon JooMarch 5, 2014
Great place. Have to make the reservation and be on time to be seated without waiting in lines. Food and the service was awesome!!
ReemzFebruary 17, 2017
Pretty much everything on the menu is amazing. Favourite appetizers include the zucchini cakes and grilled prawns
Stewart AlsopOctober 13, 2011
Try the Goat Stew - Wasn't on the menu but it had goat, soft cheese, artichoke hearts and a killer sauce. I love goat stew at Kokkari, and not just because I'm a Capricorn!
Doug de WetJanuary 19, 2017
As many have noted, the zucchini cakes are a fabulous appetizer. They're flavorful, creamy, cool, hot, savory, and have a wonderful crunch.
Chelsea BalkanJuly 6, 2014
#FabuLIST #DubiDO lamb riblets, saghanaki, zucchini cakes, and greek salad. Just order a bunch of appetizers and have a tapas style meal
James JOctober 23, 2014
So freaking amazing good. The whole fish was excellent as was almost everything else we had. Top it off with the rice pudding.
EaterAugust 28, 2014
Get the zucchini cakes, hearth-grilled lamb chops, and baklava ice cream. Read more
Joshua NguyenJanuary 10, 2012
The lamb chops - it's worth it. One of the fanceh places on this list, but it's just fine dining without fuss - good sourced ingredients, well salted and expansive flavors.
Michelin Travel & LifestyleAugust 16, 2011
After a cathartic Greek meal, enjoy a Greek coffee cooked over hot sand, but leave that last sip for the gods. Oh, and you could probably stand up in that fireplace, but don’t try it. - Inspector
Shaun CramptonMarch 3, 2013
Gigante beans are fantastic. They'll give out the recipe but they take 2 days to make. If they have the goat stew it is delicious.
Brad TMarch 30, 2017
One of SFs consistently great restaurants. Go for whatever fish they have that day and never look back.
The Tastes that Make the CityJanuary 28, 2015
The hearth-grilled lamb chops are the best lamb chops in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more
Neoshi CFebruary 18, 2017
Always worth the wait to get a table! Mezethes are delicious and the service is top notch. Save room for dessert.

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