Kokkari Estiatorio

DONT MISS THIS PLACE! perfect ambassador of Greek cuisine and hospitality . The lamb chops and galaktoboureko dessert are to die for. Make a reservation . Sister restaurant of Evvia in Palo Alto.

It's hard to deny its appealing meld of Cal-Greek fare, a wood-burning hearth, and urban vibe. The zucchini cakes , hearth-grilled lamb chops , and baklava ice cream are all perennials.[Eater 38 Member]

Try ordering a lot of small dishes to share to get the most out of it like the spanakotiropita, Saghanaki and octopus . For desert the loukomades and Greek yoghurt are solid Greek originals as well .

Nice Greek place with good food. Not 9.5 good but very good. The fatty lamb chops , saganaki , shishitos all great. Not so much on zucchini cakes

Incredible, has a loyal customer following. Love the mezes , sampling more of everything. Book in advance or arrive just before 5pm and head straight for the bar to claim the much sought after spots.

Kokkari is a grand restaurant in the old style, with wide-planked wood floors and a fireplace with a rotisserie big enough to cook haunches of meat and a dozen chickens at one time. Read more

Love this place. Order a few appetizers to share, the calamari and zucchini cakes are excellent, also the grilled cheese . For the main course, the Moussaka is amaaaaazing. Great wine options.

Delicious modern Cali-Greek food. Clean , healthy. Lovely warm interiors. Special occasion place. Also great for small intimate corporate engagements in their private rooms. Excellent service .

We started with the baked feta and the grilled, stuffed calamari (both delicious). We had 3 people, so we chose 2 entrees - the chicken and ribeye , & they sliced it for us to share!

Came here by recommendation. I normally don't order the top sellers but in this case I must say the grilled octopus as a starter + lamb chops as entree + any dessert and coffee is a sure bet. Enjoy!

You can't order wrong here. From the roasted carrots & grilled prawns , to the lamb ... Everything is impressively flavorful & cooked perfectly. New favorite. Get the Sokolatina for decadent dessert !

Excellent wine selection and appetizers to have a nice start for a night. Freshly made bread with amazing Greek olive oil to accompany.

Fine dining at its best! The Lamb Shank is succulent & flavorful, goat stew is a favorite among celebrity guests and the desserts .. let's just say you have to try the Baklava or the Galaktoboureko!

This place is absolutely amazing. From the pita and tzatziki to the lamb to the yogurt sherbet with strawberry granita (life changing) everything was amazing. And Michael was the best waiter ever!

Voted best restaurant in San Francisco multiple years- a well deserved distinction. Gourmet Greek cuisine , fish flown in from the old country , superb wine selection and service

Elegant space and delicious Greek fare though sitting squarely on the high end of the scale. For those who know and love Greece and its simplicity it feels a bit chichi.

One of if not my favorite restaurant . I live nearby, the staff is like family to me. Always consistent, hands down, the best lamb chops in town ! The absolute BEST ice cream sundae EVER!

Best damn restaurant for real deal Greek. Rustic , stylish -- the apps are the main draw: cheese , dips , octopus . Start there and share mains. Highlight was the baklava ice cream !

As many have noted, the zucchini cakes are a fabulous appetizer . They're flavorful, creamy, cool, hot, savory, and have a wonderful crunch.

Amazing atmosphere, great for romantic dinners and also for small groups. This is Greek/Mediterranean restaurant but very different food from what we come to expect from a Greek place but awesome food

I daresay this is the best restaurant in SF. The staff make you feel like family at every turn. You must try: octapodaki, arnisia plevrakia, moussaka , souvlaki , rizogalo. NB make a reservation !

Everything is good. Petrale sole is always my go to with spanikopita , zucchini cakes or meatballs as an appetizer . Oh and don't forget a side of roasted potatoes .

The food is excellent and very Greek. Don't know which one to pick. Try the feta and the pantzaria. Fish is fresh and imported from the Mediterranean. Amazing restaurant . Highly recommend it.

EVERYTHING here is delicious. I'd recommend the whole fish , the octopus salad , or the souvlaki . And be sure to save room for the baklava too - you won't regret it!

Holy zucchini cakes ! Not to be missed, along with the lamb meatballs and the whole grilled fish of the day.

Lamb riblets and Barvayanni ouzo . The food and service here is the best in San Francisco, bar none! ????

I've been here several times over the past few years and it's always incredible. Order as many apps and desserts as possible -- they're all amazing!

Good food and fun times. I came for my birthday and had a reservation . Table was 30 min delayed but manager made up for it with us which was nice of him. Attentive service.

Food was fantastics. Lamb chops were amazing. Watermelon as appetizer was really strange but super delicious. Definitely, looking to visit it again.

Amazing food. Lots of choices for vegetarians . I can’t spell anything but I didn’t have anything that was not delicious! Pricey , but worth every penny.

Antes que nada. Reserva vale la Pena. For starter Zucchini cake and octopus . Main course the sea bass with lemon , and the lamb chops .

I almost wish the menu were smaller since it was so hard to decide what to get!

Exquisitely prepared Mediterranean food and a voluminous wine selection with plenty of old world wines . The cuisine is less adventurous than I had hoped.

I made my own "greek" version of surf & turf : start off with lamb meatballs then enjoy the halibut as your main course. End the night with the sundae with extra whip cream .

Pretty much everything on the menu is amazing. Favourite appetizers include the zucchini cakes and grilled prawns

You'll want to pay full attention when they're talking about the specials here. Been here 5 times now and everytime is beyond words amazing. Had the veal special tonight and can't explain how good

So freaking amazing good. The whole fish was excellent as was almost everything else we had. Top it off with the rice pudding .

The Galaktoboureko dessert shot past any expectations! Filo-wrapped custard with a side of creme fraiche ice cream . Not very sweet, just perfect.

Pork chop ???? zuccini cakes were amazing, and spanakopita was good. Whole fish special was ok

Try the Goat Stew - Wasn't on the menu but it had goat , soft cheese , artichoke hearts and a killer sauce. I love goat stew at Kokkari, and not just because I'm a Capricorn!

Always worth the wait to get a table! Mezethes are delicious and the service is top notch. Save room for dessert .

Jillian was the best waitress we have had in awhile. So attentive and gave us great service. We would go back just because of her. Food was really good.

If the goat stew is available, you would be doing yourself a huge disservice not to order it.

One of SFs consistently great restaurants . Go for whatever fish they have that day and never look back.

Excellent service . The owner was amazing and so was the atmosphere. Try the watermelon salad and the zucchini cakes are to die for!

#FabuLIST #DubiDO lamb riblets , saghanaki, zucchini cakes , and greek salad . Just order a bunch of appetizers and have a tapas style meal

Get the zucchini cakes , hearth-grilled lamb chops , and baklava ice cream . Read more

Great place. Have to make the reservation and be on time to be seated without waiting in lines . Food and the service was awesome!!

The lamb chops - it's worth it. One of the fanceh places on this list, but it's just fine dining without fuss - good sourced ingredients, well salted and expansive flavors.

Amazing service, ambiance, and food. The fish was to die for, so was the wine . Good for special occasions