State Bird Provisions vs Zuni Cafe
Both State Bird Provisions and Zuni Cafe are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Zuni Cafe is the choice of most writers compared to State Bird Provisions. Zuni Cafe comes in at #4 in San Francisco with accolades from 19 sources like Lonely Planet, Concierge and Zagat.
State Bird Provisions
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1529 Fillmore St., San Francisco, CA 94115
From $0 /night
Fodor's
"Eating at this tiny 14-table spot can be described as a festive parade of hors d'oeuvre, with bite-sized "provisions" rolled around on carts and diners picking what they want."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Who says dim sum-style dining is just for Chinese food? Not the folks behind State Bird Provisions."
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Gayot
14.0
"State Bird references the main ingredient of the restaurant's signature dish: crispy fried quail, one of a small selection of items available on a printed menu."
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San Francisco Chronicle
3.5
"In less than two years it's become the best-known little restaurant in the city - and maybe the country."
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Condé Nast Traveler
Editor's Pick
"It's a clever idea—American dishes served dimsum style--but State Bird Provisions is so much more than just clever."
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Make sure to try Brioza's signature fried quail, and save room for Krasinski's assortment of mini desserts.
Zuni Cafe
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1658 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102-5949
From $31 /night
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
"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."
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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."
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Insight Guides
"Make reservations and elbow past the crowded copper bar for the best roasted chicken and bread salad (for two) imaginable."
Travel + Leisure
"Zuni Café on Market Street in the Hayes Valley area serves French and Italian fare crafted with sustainable, seasonal, and organic ingredients."
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