Octavia

4.7

1998 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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Octavia is the sister restaurant of Frances, helmed by award-winning Executive Chef 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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 28, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Californian, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
Phone number
(415) 408-7507
Website
http://www.octavia-sf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Owned/operated by
Women
Executive chef
Melissa Perello
Private party facilities
private, outdoor diningCAPACITY: 12 SEATED Guests will be seated in our heated, outdoor parklet. The outdoor seating area is fully private and yours for the evening.TUESDAY - SATURDAY 5:00 pm - 9:15 pm (last seating)SUNDAY - MONDAY closedMENU | $100 per personTUES-THURS EVENT MINIMUM | $1800FRI-SAT EVENT MINIMUM | $2000
Private party contact
Samantha McCurry: (415) 408-7507

Location
1701 Octavia Street San Francisco, CA 94109
Neighborhood
Pacific Heights
Cross street
Bush Street
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.
Public transit
1 Bus Stop located at Octavia St. and Sacramento St. (3 blocks North)38/38R Bus Stop located at Geary Blvd. and Laguna St. (4 blocks South)
Entertainment
Instagram: sf_octavia
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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Experiences

Massican x Octavia with Dan Petroski
$180.00 per person
Prepaid
Jul 19, 2022 only
This July, we're honored to host winemaker, innovator, and true Renaissance creator Dan Petroski of Massican! Well known for his Mediterranean whites, Dan's multitude of interests have led to a diverse expansion of Massican into the realms of beer, vermouth, beauty products, gin, and tons more. We're thrilled to turn our standard dining experience on it's head for a totally unique showcase of food and beverages with one of our most creative collaborators and friends. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Zero Foodprint- an organization helping farmers turn bad carbon into good carbon. Tickets are non-refundable if canceled within 72 hours of the reservation.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Francisco Bay Area
Contemporary American
San Francisco
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Everything was fabulous.
JL
JimL
Minneapolis
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience4
Octavia has a great space and tasty food, but it’s hella expensive for such tiny portions. Expect to spend $300 to $400 for dinner for two if you want to feel satiated. 😳
SB
SahilB
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really really good food and setting, highly recommend
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This meal embodied the way meals should be. It was the perfect cap with colleagues/ friends after an intense work experience. Get all the things and share
AA
AlisonA
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely meal on their patio! They even let us bring our dog. Dishes were spot on, lots of textural contrast and excellent use of seasonal produce.
LN
LorenN
San Francisco
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
There were multiple wobbles with our service but every effort was made to recover nicely. The food is still creative but not as effective as past outings. Desserts and wine choices are all solid.
JG
JanineG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place! Would really recommend eating here, very delicious food.
d
dbat
Sacramento
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Interesting menu. Very nice. Our server was outstanding. He took the time to tell us about the menu choices and answered any questions. The mixed lettuce salads was one of the best salads we have ever had. Would love the recipe. We would definitely recommend going there.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
I’ve been wanting to dine here for a while, and unfortunately, this just didn’t live up to the expectations. The food was just ok. Some lacked flavor, some was just downright impossible to eat with any grace (what is with the big leaves that were just plopped on top of the quail?!!!). The pasta was definitely the highlight of the dinner, but overall, it was mediocre food considering they are on the Michelin Guide (though I can see why they lost the star). The service was fantastic and we loved their bread, but the dinner not worth the price tag, neither in the creativity nor the flavor.
SC
SydC
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Whole tasting menu was great, but have to especially recommend the desserts.
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Deena
San Francisco
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is always amazing
DC
DavidC
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious. Creative menu with very fresh ingredients. Service was warm and professional—our waiter Chris was excellent. The sommelier is very knowledgeable and attentive. One of our favorite spots in SF. Will be back soon!
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Gwen
San Francisco
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything about this experience was 5 starts -- from being first greeted by the owner, to having Chris again as our wait person, to the presentation quality and over the top taste experience. We are foodies, and thrilled to have such a gem in our neighborhood. I would drive for an hour to get here, much less 10 minutes. We have the tasting menu for the firs time. It was indeed good value given the entire experience. That's hard to say these days in SF anywhere. And even the text message exchage warning us about the need for masks for indoor dining was personal, and kind. Pure class! I wish them nothing but immense success. Gwen
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ErikNelson
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best experiences I’ve had, eating around the world. Complex yet subtle flavors, sophisticated without being fussy or pretentious. A restaurant in the best spirit of Californian cuisine, think your corner bistro that happens to be as good as Chez Panisse or the French Laundry.
JS
JeremiahS
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and wine selection, the most amazing for us was the morel toast, lamb riblets, and the Eton Mess for dessert. Great service both in helping pick out a wine as well as all evening long.
ML
MargoL
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Extraordinary food! A must stop for foodies interested in exceptional quality and sophisticated cuisine.
M
Misterio
Unspecified
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Service was excellent. Food was good. Portion sizes were a bit small. Went home and had something more to eat. Would recommend it. Slightly larger portion sizes would go a long way to feeling better about value.
OM
OliviaM
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A friend’s birthday. Lovely evening, delicious food, thoughtful and attentive service.
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OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
14 reviews
vip
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
The service was excellent and extremely professional. We were not impressed by the food. It was delicious and healthy, but everything we ordered we could have made at home. There was nothing outstanding to say “Wow”. We could have made this meal at home for a lot less money. We know gourmet food and this wasn’t it. So sorry. Not in the habit of giving a negative review, but just being honest.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall2food5service4ambience3
Visiting from out of town, had no idea that outside was sitting in this little box they made outside. It was super windy and cold, and they said they said year-round outside in San Francisco, but for visitors who aren’t calibrated to the weather, it’s not a fun experience, nor should the restaurant make their guests sit outside in the windy cold. This really detracted from our experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just wonderful, friendly, delicious experience. We had a wonderful meal. Thank you!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Service was great and food is delicious. Best value for a Michelin star restaurant
BC
BabyChe
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful experience at Octavia. The host went out of his way to be accommodating on a chilly SF evening, the waiter was friendly and knowledgeable, and the food was creative and delicious. A neighborhood gem!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Octavia is the sister restaurant to Frances, my favorite restaurant in the world. Octavia feels a lot like Frances -- similar concept of creative dishes with unique ingredients, and a similar approach to the menu (family style small plates etc). The food was excellent, as you'd expect from this crew. There were inventive twists on classics, like roasted potatoes using seaweed ranch and new cucumbers, or shishito peppers with zatar and feta. But beyond the unique and satisfying food, the team went above and beyond. They somehow knew I used to visit Frances, that I was visiting from New York, and which wines I liked. I assume they keep good notes and review them with reservations, but using that info helped me feel special and at home. The vibe is laid back, upscale yet casual, and somehow unpretentious despite the uniqueness of star ingredients and quality of food. If I lived in SF, Octavia would be a staple for me.
J
Janellen
San Francisco
65 reviews
vip
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Celebrated my birthday in the parklet with the tasting menu and a generous wine pairing. The food was beautifully presented and creative. Staff was uniformly warm and attentive, and the parklet was well-constructed so we were shielded from the brisk wind. Though we had 3 desserts as part of our meal, I received a small extra one with a candle! Overall it couldn't have been a better experience! Will definitely return for special occasions.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Great food. It was abit cold sitting outside right next to the entrance to the park let. Though folks sitting away from the entrance and near the heater seemed comfortable. Service was excellent. Food was also excellent. Chef’s menu was definitely the way to go. It was really interesting food to eat that seems fresh and healthy.
AM
AlexM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Lovely and delicious neighborhood spot in Pacific Heights. Seemed to specialize in aiolis, spreads, sauces. Ambiance was great, service was at times over-attentive / a bit rushing, but we had a reservation at the end of the day (not a late walk-in.) Would go back particularly to explore the next menu rotation. Also just a rare / great quiet neighborhood corner real estate off the main drags in pac heights - felt like a hidden gem.
MG
MarieG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Octavia is my favorite restaurant in San Francisco other than Frances 🥰
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
We used to adore this restaurant and were sad that it did not hold up to its original promise. The food was ok, nothing special and the menu was so limited as to deprive us of sufficient choices. So we chose the next best thing to optimal. Too bad. The Crudite was lovely. But the caviar was tasteless.both pastas were nice but not memorable in any way. Unfortunate since we still can remember the wonderful dishes we ate at Octavia in the past.
DL
DeborahL
San Francisco
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome and delicious
AH
AnnetteH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Octavia was recommended by foodie daughter, who did lots of research. She was right! We had a corner window table and fantastic service from all of the waiting staff who interacted with us. Food, especially dessert, was delicious and beautifully presented.
CB
CessiBone
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience3
Food great. Service inconsistent - at times excellent and attentive; but at other times long waits; server forgot my wine order - ended up passing as it would have arrived too late to be part of the meal.
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robt
San Francisco
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My neighborhood favorite. Excellent food and wonderful service.
KD
KateD
San Francisco
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The new Parklet "outdoor" dining areas at Octavia are lovely! Very well-done, great atmosphere, and much less hectic than the indoor space. And the food was just FANTASTIC. We literally would have enjoyed every single item on the menu. We will be back!
RN
RachelN
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and service! Loved the outdoor patio. Must order the sourdough levaine starter and the dark chocolate crème brûlée tart. They also have a great selection of hot tea. Highly, highly recommend. Will definitely be going back there.
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NOCA
San Francisco
99 reviews
vip
5.0
99 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the tasting menu and it was superb.
MF
MikeF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience2
Fantastic food! The best we have had in San Fran. Highly recommend.
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annie
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
everything from the bread to the wine to the pastas to the desert was on point! thank you!!!
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robt
San Francisco
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best place to dine in the city. I'm sure glad it's in the neighborhood.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated our friend’s birthday and the staff gifted her the most delicious treat with a candle without even asking.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated
- Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors

FAQs

Octavia is rated 4.7 stars by 1998 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 28, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

1701 Octavia Street San Francisco, CA 94109

Additional information

Cross street
Bush Street
Neighborhood
Pacific Heights
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Californian, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Elegant
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.
Public transit
1 Bus Stop located at Octavia St. and Sacramento St. (3 blocks North)38/38R Bus Stop located at Geary Blvd. and Laguna St. (4 blocks South)
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Women
Executive chef
Melissa Perello
Entertainment
Instagram: sf_octavia
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.octavia-sf.com/
Phone number
(415) 408-7507
Private party facilities
private, outdoor diningCAPACITY: 12 SEATED Guests will be seated in our heated, outdoor parklet. The outdoor seating area is fully private and yours for the evening.TUESDAY - SATURDAY 5:00 pm - 9:15 pm (last seating)SUNDAY - MONDAY closedMENU | $100 per personTUES-THURS EVENT MINIMUM | $1800FRI-SAT EVENT MINIMUM | $2000
Private party contact
Samantha McCurry: (415) 408-7507

Octavia

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Experiences

Massican x Octavia with Dan Petroski

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