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Award-winning

Octavia

4.7
4.7
2667 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Octavia is the sister restaurant of Frances, helmed by award-winning Chef Owner Melissa Perello. Octavia serves dinner five nights a week in an elegant and relaxed neighborhood setting. Beautifully defined flavors and seasonally driven cuisine are the cornerstones of Octavia’s menu. Leveraging longstanding relationships with the region’s top purveyors and farms, Octavia's daily evolving selections spotlight Chef Perello's commitment to sustainability and the Bay Area’s wealth of agricultural resources.

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is limited street parking near the restaurant. The closest garage is The Japan Center Garages which consists of two parking garages; The Main Garage located at 1610 Geary Boulevard and The Fillmore Annex Garage, located at 1650 Fillmore Street between Geary and Post Streets.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Melissa Perello
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What 2,667 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Octavia offers a "phenomenal service" and a delightful culinary experience. The chef's tasting menu is a standout, with highlights like "fantastic duck confit" and "amazing house-made bread." Guests appreciate the "excellent food," "friendly and knowledgeable staff," and "cozy, romantic atmosphere." It's a "must visit" for those seeking creative farm-to-table dishes.

2,667 Reviews
  1. Joseph VIP

    New Mexico8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    WE LOVE THIS PLAC E-- some of the best food in SF!!!!

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  2. Isabelle

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing. The food was delicate and the italian wine, a pure delice. We will come back for sure, many thanks to the cheffe and to the team of Octavia. It was a night that we will remember. I hightly recommand it.

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall a great experience with several good dishes. Food wasn’t quite as amazing as on prior visits but still good

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve been here seven times and have always been very happy with the food, service, and ambiance. Unfortunately, this visit was a disappointment. The service felt off, and the protein portions were incredibly small. The fish dish had about 2 ounces of fish (understandable if food is expensive, but this was unreasonably small), and when we tried to order another portion, the server told us it was the last one. We then asked if we could order something else, but he said the kitchen had closed. It would’ve been helpful if the server had let us know the kitchen was about to close. We left hungry and had to go somewhere else to eat. Not a pleasurable experience, especially after spending over $800 and still leaving hungry.

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  5. Brittnie

    Toronto2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good and the ambience is nice. Would recommend the beet salad and sourdough bread for the table. The sticky pudding is also delicious.

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  6. Marjorie

    San Francisco20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Two of us shared the duck mousse, citrus radicchio salad and lamb. Everything was delicious! We look forward to returning to Octavia.

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  7. Michael

    San Francisco73 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    we were a party of 4 and enjoyed the tasting menu, which consisted of 11 different dishes that were served over 4 courses and enjoyed family style. Every dish was excellent and tasty. We also had the wine pairing that went with the tasting menu. Also excellent and well matched with the food. The service was friendly and efficient. This is a top notch San Francisco restaurant and we look forward to to going back!

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  8. Salvador

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful dining experience from the start to the end of the dinner . Food was exceptional and the table we had was perfect !

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  9. Christopher

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s so delicious this place should be illegal. I want the chef quarantined and held accountable

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  10. Rachel

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything is great about Octavia - vibe, service and of course the food. Even sitting outside, they’ve made it so warm and cozy. Definitely recommend!

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FAQs

Octavia is rated 4.7 stars by 2667 OpenTable diners.

Octavia does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Google Map for Octavia

1701 Octavia Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is limited street parking near the restaurant. The closest garage is The Japan Center Garages which consists of two parking garages; The Main Garage located at 1610 Geary Boulevard and The Fillmore Annex Garage, located at 1650 Fillmore Street between Geary and Post Streets.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Melissa Perello
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