Grilled Octopus
$ 20.75Tender charcoal-grilled octopus tentacles served with lemon, wild oregano, and extra virgin olive oil.
Tender charcoal-grilled octopus tentacles served with lemon, wild oregano, and extra virgin olive oil.
Vibrant cubes of fresh red watermelon paired with creamy feta, toasted pine nuts, basil, and olive oil.
Grilled artichoke, bell pepper, and red onion skewer served with tangy Greek yogurt.
Roasted sweet white corn prepared with horseradish and rich feta butter.
Traditional flaky filo pastry pies filled with spinach, feta, leeks, and fresh dill.
Delicate grape leaves stuffed with seasoned rice, dill, and mint.
Deep red roasted beets served with garlic skordalia puree, scallions, and dill.
Oven-baked giant beans simmered in a savory tomato sauce, olive oil, and herbed feta.
Crispy golden zucchini cakes served alongside a cooling cucumber and mint-yogurt dressing.
Warm baked feta crusted with chili flakes, accompanied by cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives.
Pan-fried Kefalotyri cheese served sizzling with fresh lemon and oregano.
Tender grilled calamari stuffed with a savory mixture of feta, fennel, and orange, served with black olives.
Crispy fried smelts served with garlic-potato skordalia and fresh lemon.
Wild Gulf prawns roasted in a wood-oven with a fragrant chili-garlic oil.
Succulent grilled lamb riblets seasoned with lemon and oregano.
Spiced beef and pork meatballs in rich tomato sauce with almonds, currants, and yogurt.
Choice of traditional spread served with housemade grilled pita and pickles.
Premium white feta and Kalamata olives drizzled with Greek olive oil and oregano.
Mixed sweet peppers lightly fried and tossed with vinegar and sea salt.
Oven-roasted potato wedges infused with fragrant oregano and fresh lemon.
Savory zucchini cakes served with a refreshing cucumber and mint-yogurt dressing.
Oven-roasted sweet corn coated in zesty feta and horseradish butter.
Plump wild Gulf prawns roasted with a vibrant chili-garlic oil and fresh herbs.
Tender grilled calamari stuffed with feta, herbs, fennel, orange, and black olives.
Crispy fried smelts served with garlic-potato skordalia dip and lemon.
Juicy grilled lamb riblets with charred edges, seasoned with lemon and oregano.
Grilled lamb meatballs served in a spiced tomato sauce with Greek yogurt.
Traditional silky egg-lemon soup with tender chicken shreds and rice.
Hearty lentil and vegetable soup combined with tender braised greens.
Classic Greek village salad featuring ripe tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, oregano, olives, and feta.
Chopped romaine lettuce, purple radicchio, toasted pine nuts, and Kalamata olive and feta dressing.
Wild arugula tossed with cherry tomatoes, aged mizithra cheese, and sherry vinaigrette.
Rustic Greek salad of tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, feta, oregano, and olives.
Pan-roasted white fish fillet topped with rich black olive tapenade.
Handmade ravioli stuffed with ricotta, mushrooms, spinach, and leeks in a vegetable nage.
Oven-roasted potato wedges seasoned with lemon and aromatic oregano.
Oven-baked giant beans with savory tomato sauce, olive oil, and herbed feta.
Fresh catch of the day grilled whole over open flames, served with lemon and herbs.
Whole grilled Mediterranean Sea bass with olive oil, lemon, and crispy skin.
Pan-seared local Petrale sole fillet with a delicate golden crust and fresh herbs.
Whole grilled Mediterranean Sea bream drizzled with lemon-herb oil.
Traditional grilled whole fish served with wild greens (horta) and lemon.
Wood-oven roasted whole fish with potatoes, tomatoes, onions, fennel, and olives.
Pan-roasted salmon fillet served over sweet corn succotash with olive tapenade.
Delicate ravioli filled with ricotta, sweet peas, and leeks with spring vegetables and kefalotyri cheese nage.
Lemon-oregano roasted chicken served with green beans (fasolakya) and potatoes.
Traditional baked casserole of spiced lamb and beef, eggplant, potato, and yogurt béchamel.
Aromatic slow-braised lamb shank served over tomato orzo pasta and Mizithra cheese.
Char-grilled lamb chops with lemon-oregano vinaigrette and crispy Kokkari potatoes.
Succulent charcoal-grilled lamb chops drizzled with lemon-oregano vinaigrette.
Spiced lamb skewer grilled with cucumber, tomato salad, tzatziki, and potatoes.
Charcoal-grilled dry-aged rib-eye steak served with braised greens and Kokkari potatoes.
Tender braised goat with currants, aromatic spices, orzo, artichoke, and feta baked in clay.
Traditionally grilled whole fish served with braised greens and fresh lemon.
Grilled artichokes, peppers, and onions skewered with Greek yogurt and warm pita.
Charcoal-grilled octopus with Greek peppers, frisée, and red wine vinaigrette.
Pan-roasted Pacific halibut fillet with corn, summer squash, cherry tomatoes, and basil pesto.
Yogurt-marinated chicken skewers with peppers and onions, kale tabouli salad, and tzatziki.
Grilled spiced lamb sirloin skewers with cucumber and tomato salad, tzatziki, and warm pita.
Rich flourless dark chocolate cake served with sweetened whipped cream.
Refreshing cocktail made with Tsipouro, Masticha, and fresh lime juice under a salted rim.
Cretan Tsikoudia, orange liqueur, with a splash of pomegranate and lemon.
Grace Greek Gin, Barolo Chinato, Campari, and Aperol served over ice with orange.
Grace Greek Gin and tonic with Chartreuse, lime, and cucumber scented vermouth.
Metaxa 7 star, fresh lemon, Cointreau, and baklava syrup with dried citrus wheel.
Premium Greek lager served ice cold and crisp.
Artisanal Greek microbrew craft beer with rich flavors.
Hibiscus flower, pineapple, and lemon juice shaken over ice with a splash of soda.
Giffard Sirop Aperitif, Lucano Amaro Zero, and Seedlip Garden 108 over rocks with orange twist.
Ioannina Red Wine with rich earthy tones.
Amyndeon Red Wine with dark fruit character.
Thrace Red Wine featuring fine Mavroudi grapes.
Prosotsani-Drama Red Wine with complex profile.
Peloponnese Red Wine blend with structured elegance.
Naoussa Red Wine showcasing Xinomavro varietal.
Naoussa Red Wine 'Earth & Sky' with balanced body.
Drama Red Wine Amethystos Cava.
Rapsani Reserve Red Wine.
Korakochori Ilias Refosco Red Wine.
Nemea Agiorgitiko Red Wine.
Nemea Koutsi Agiorgitiko Red Wine.
Peloponnese Porfyros Red Wine.
Cephalonia Eclipse Mavrodaphne Red Wine.
Cyclades Mandilaria and Mavrotragano red blend.
Burgundy Red Wine from Hautes Côtes de Nuits.
Beaujolais-Villages Red Wine.
Bordeaux Red Wine from Margaux.
Saint Joseph Vieilles Vignes Red Wine.
Côtes du Rhône Villages Red Wine.
Bandol Red Wine.
Piedmont Nebbiolo Langhe Red Wine.
Barbera D'Alba Red Wine.
Barbaresco Red Wine.
Barolo Red Wine from Castelletto.
Brunello di Montalcino Red Wine.
Chianti Classico Riserva Red Wine.
Etna Rosso Red Wine.
Etna Rosso AEtneus Red Wine.
Taurasi Red Wine.
Priorat Red Wine.
Garnacha Red Wine from Borja.
Avila Mountain Garnacha Red Wine.
Ribbon Ridge Gamay Noir.
Dundee Hills Pinot Noir.
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir.
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir.
Eola-Amity Pinot Noir.
Anderson Valley Pinot Noir.
Anderson Valley Pinot Noir.
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir.
Amaya Ridge Pinot Noir.
Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir.
Columbia Valley Merlot.
Mendocino County Cabernet Sauvignon.
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
Napa/Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon.
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon.
Alexander Valley Red Wine.
Napa Valley Red Wine.
Napa Valley Red Wine.
Paso Robles Red Wine.
Sonoma County Red Wine.
Mendocino Carignan.
California Zinfandel.
St. Helena Zinfandel.
Alexander Valley Zinfandel.
Sonoma County Zinfandel.
Russian River Zinfandel.
Howell Mountain Zinfandel.
Columbia Valley Syrah.
California Syrah.
El Dorado Syrah.
Suisun Valley Durif.
Uco Valley Malbec.
Champagne Rose half bottle.
Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc half bottle.
Los Olivos White Rhone Blend half bottle.
Verdicchio di Matelica half bottle.
Alto Adige Pinot Grigio half bottle.
Sancerre White Wine half bottle.
Chablis White Wine half bottle.
Carneros Chardonnay half bottle.
Russian River Pinot Noir half bottle.
Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir half bottle.
Napa Valley Red Blend half bottle.
Paso Robles Red Blend half bottle.
Chateauneuf-du-Pape Red Wine half bottle.
Margaux Red Wine half bottle.
Rioja Reserva Red Wine half bottle.
Chianti Classico Red Wine half bottle.
Brunello di Montalcino Red Wine half bottle.
Amarone della Valpolicella Red Wine half bottle.
Nestled in the historic Northern Waterfront neighborhood of San Francisco, Kokkari Estiatorio stands as the absolute gold standard for upscale Greek dining and Mediterranean hospitality. Inspired by the warmth and charm of a traditional Aegean taverna, this candlelit, wood-beamed culinary sanctuary instantly transports diners from the bustling city streets into an atmosphere of rustic elegance. Whether you are planning an intimate anniversary dinner, celebrating a milestone birthday, or treating out-of-town guests to the finest the Bay Area has to offer, Kokkari delivers an unforgettable experience.
The kitchen brigade at Kokkari marries ancient Hellenic culinary traditions with pristine Northern California ingredients. Diners consistently rave about the exquisite array of mezethes (small plates). The zucchini cakes (kolokithokeftethes) are legendary, transforming even avowed vegetable skeptics with their golden, crispy exterior and vibrant cucumber mint-yogurt dressing. Equally captivating is the baked feta (feta tou fournou), delightfully encrusted with chili flakes and served alongside blistered cherry tomatoes and warm house-made sourdough bread. Seafood enthusiasts will marvel at the grilled octopus, celebrated for its tender texture and perfect char, as well as the whole wood-oven roasted and grilled catches such as the fresh Mediterranean Sea bass (Lavraki).
For main courses, the carnivorous offerings are nothing short of iconic. The wood-grilled pork chop (Hirini Brizola) features an incomparably crackled, savory pork skin, while the lamb chops (Arnisia Paidakia) and the melt-in-your-mouth braised lamb shank (Kokinisto me Manestra) served over rich orzo pasta showcase the kitchen's mastery over open-fire roasting. Conclude your feast with heavenly Greek desserts like the airy Loukoumades (honey-soaked donuts) or rich Baklava paired with vanilla-praline ice cream.
The dining room buzzes with an upscale, vibrant energy, particularly near the central fireplace and bread station where the warmth of the wood-fired oven adds a comforting glow. Service is famously impeccable—attentive, knowledgeable, and effortlessly professional. Because of its stellar reputation, reservations booked well in advance through OpenTable are strongly recommended. Pro-tip: Pay close attention when ordering beverages such as bottled water to avoid unexpected charges, and savor every moment of one of San Francisco's most celebrated dining institutions.
490 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
PIER 1 1/2 The Embarcadero N, San Francisco, CA 94111
240 California St, San Francisco, CA 94111
531 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1322 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
52 Belden Pl, San Francisco, CA 94104
Yes, Kokkari Estiatorio offers an exquisite selection of naturally gluten-free mezethes, whole grilled fish options, and fresh salads, though guests with severe sensitivities should notify their server.
Yes, dishes like the Kolokithokeftethes, Spanakotiropita, Horiatiki salad, and Saganaki cheese are crafted entirely without meat or poultry.
Reservations can and should be made in advance via OpenTable, which requires a deposit per person to secure your booking due to high demand.
Standout signature crowd-favorites include the charcoal-grilled lamb chops, wood-grilled pork chops, whole sea bass, and the crispy zucchini cakes.
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