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Closed$75avg per person
San Francisco’s iconic roast‑chicken institution
Based on 5.8k reviews across 2 platforms
wood-fired roast chicken with warm bread saladseasonal, ingredient-driven French-Italian-Californian menupolished yet relaxed service and setting
can be lively and not ultra-quiet on weekendslong wait time (~75 minutes) for the roast chickenlast-minute diners may not get a table without reservations
$75/person
Best for: Pre‑theater dinners (proximity to Symphony and Opera House, timed service) · Celebratory meals (iconic, polished yet unpretentious) · Locals introducing visitors to SF cuisine (roast chicken as a signature experience) · Casual elegant dining (jeans welcome, elevated food)
Busiest: Weekend dinner (6-9pm)
Reservations: Recommended
What to Order
4 dishesRoast Chicken for Two
$48.00The legendary wood‑fired chicken arrives with warm Tuscan‑style bread salad—rich, savory, and deeply comforting, worth the 75‑minute wait
Caesar Salad
$19.00A crisp, garlicky Caesar with bright lemon and anchovy notes—one of the city’s most celebrated salads
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House‑Cured Anchovies
$14.00Sophisticated snack of salty anchovies with celery, Parmigiano‑Reggiano, and olives—elegant and addictive
Bavette Steak (seasonal)
$46.00Protein‑forward steak with horseradish gremolata that cuts through the richness—recently praised as an excellent alternative to the chicken