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Saison vs Zuni Cafe

Both establishments are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Saison ranks marginally better than Zuni Cafe. Saison has a TripExpert Score of 94 with recommendations from 11 sources such as Not For Tourists, Bon Appétit and Where.

Saison
Saison
9 / 10
2124 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110-1320
From $50 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"This award-winning restaurant, notorious for having one of the priciest tasting menus in the United States, recently moved from the Mission District to a 19th-century, brick-and-timber building." Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.0
""A unique approach to dining" comes via Joshua Skenes' "fantastic" tasting-menu-only New American eatery." Full review
San Francisco Chronicle San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
"In the year since my last visit, the restaurant has found its center, and the service has become smooth, understated and seemingly effortless. Saison is now playing in the big leagues." Full review
Gayot Gayot
18.0
"We found it to be one of the best symphonies for the senses we’ve enjoyed in a long time." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
Editor's Pick
"A pop-up turned into one of the Bay Area's most expensive eateries." Full review
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Zuni Cafe
Zuni Cafe
9 / 10
1658 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102-5949
From $31 /night
Concierge Concierge
"Officially, the food's called Mediterranean, but the menu of burgers, raw oysters, and Caesar salad is pure California... Zuni Café has become an icon of West Coast cuisine."
Fodor's Fodor's
"After one bite of chef Judy Rodgers' succulent brick-oven-roasted whole chicken with Tuscan bread salad, you'll understand why she's a national star." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Zuni Café embodies the best of San Francisco dining: Its clientele spans young hipsters to hunky gay guys, the cuisine is consistently terrific, and the atmosphere is electric." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"Make reservations and elbow past the crowded copper bar for the best roasted chicken and bread salad (for two) imaginable."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Zuni Café on Market Street in the Hayes Valley area serves French and Italian fare crafted with sustainable, seasonal, and organic ingredients." Full review
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