What to order at Zuni Cafe

Must order
The Judy Rodgers roast chicken for two with bread salad, ordered the moment you sit.
Signature dishes
Roast chicken with bread salad, Caesar salad, Burger
Editor tip
The chicken takes an hour to fire from order; book a table and ask the server to start it as you arrive.
CuisineCalifornia
Price$$$
NeighborhoodHayes Valley
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Location

Address: 1658 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

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TipThe bar seats see the whole pass; book one of the two and order the chef-counter pasta supplement.

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$$$ CaliforniaHayes Valley

Rich Table in San Francisco is Sarah and Evan Rich's Hayes Valley California room near the opera house, holding a Michelin star and a strong house pasta menu.

OrderPorcini doughnuts with raclette for the table; the dish that put the room on the map.

TipThe bar seats see the whole pass; book one of the two and order the chef-counter pasta supplement.

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