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Tasty thai cuisine served fast, in a relaxed, hip atmosphere.
| Local | (415) 981-0983 |
| Fax | (415) 982-0983 |
200 Jackson St
San Francisco, CA 94111
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Kokkari Estiatorio in San Francisco is a four star Mediterranean restaurant. This is a great place. Find this mildly expensive restaurant in the Downtown area. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice and Wine Spectator Award of Excellence awards. This place features great views. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, a full bar, catering, valet parking, and fine wines. This restaurant is handicap accessible and good for groups.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Kokkari NEVER disappoints!!! It has the holy trinity, great food, service and ambiance! The food is exquisite, especially the bronzino, lamb, spreads and well, everthing else on the menu! The chef,...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm all about family style, and kokkari is a good place for it. Lots of good plates to share...I've never actually had an entrA�e because all the small plates are so good. Definitely go for the dips...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect! Service was fantastic, especially after the horrible service we received at A5 just down the block. The staff accommodated us on a friday night even though we did not have reservations. Our...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think Kokkari is a 3.5-star kinda place, and for whatever reason I feel like rounding down today.I've been to Kokkari several times, most recently last night. What I've noticed with the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone who worked there was absolutely wonderful--except our waiter. The food was okay. Lamb chop was good though.. hence the two stars :).fried zucchini--kind of burnt on the outside.lamb...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for the first time the other night to celebrate a friend's birthday. The staff was friendly and welcoming and the restaurant was a lot larger than I thought it was going to be looking at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OMG, there food is so Yummy! the Halibut melts in your mouth. The wine was excellent and the service was great, will be going back for more!
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's over 800 reviews of this place so I doubt I can add anything new or insightful -- I will say this though, the service is spot on and extremely accommodating. The food is also perfect (love...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful, warm, welcoming, YUMMMY! Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. One of my all-time faves.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've enjoyed both of my experiences at Kokkari thus far. This restaurant is always bustling and appears to have a major cult following - with good food, good service and wonderful interior decoration...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We made reservations at Kokkari for our anniversary. As soon as we stepped in, we really liked the atmosphere. Nice architecture, dimmed light, fireplace with rotisserie, furniture, etc. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times since my last review and every one of them as been perfect. I finally branched out (from the usual lemon oregano chicken) and tried the Moussaka ("traditional casserole of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely the best Greek restaurant I've eaten in the U.S. We had a large group and were seated at the big table right in front of the fireplace. Great ambience for sharing dishes. Since there...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the nicest rooms in San Francisco ,and it is very warmThe service is always excellent .We went back last night, and it was good as before.we had the appetizer platter with the yogurt eggplant...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places in the city. Time after time I'm happy. Lamb shank is my favorite!
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I dunno what the fuss is about. Maybe it was just a bad night the day I went, but the food was heavy, and I could have done without the octopus. I like Greek food, but this place was too fru fru for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here two years ago. I don't remember the prices, but I DO REMEMBER THE FOOD. This place is amazingly tasty. I remember I had a bunch of dips and pita. The feta, eggplant, hummus, and tiziki...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really nice atmosphere, service OK, depends on the server, great food for especially homesick greeks or other mediterraneans. I would definitely recommend grilled eggplant-artichoke apptz., grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How to review the best greek place in the bay area? Kokkari, owned by the same brains as Palo Alto's premiere dining institution Evvia, is in my opinion among the best restaurants in SF, period. Like...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was an awesome greek restaurant and a meal I will be raving about for a while. First of all- our service was fantastic. We started off with a few appetizers: the octopus, the tzatki, the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You should be ashamed of yourself if you haven't tried this place....oh wait....you haven't been to San Francisco either? How dare you! I hardly ever get entree's that still have the "bone in," but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
halibut steak = A ive come here a handful of times and each time was a great experience. the service is wonderful, the atmosphere is very pleasant and the food is just OH SO GOOD! we usually order...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I asked the waiter what was best and he steered me toward their lamb chops. I found them to be very good but not worthy of a five star rating. However the ice cream with flakes of baklava was one...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I thought that this place was great! If you have reservations, they seat you almost immediately! Then the food. Someone once ordered the Mousaka when we went out together and I haven't order a single...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although I'm not really a fan of mediterranean food, I would definitely come back due to the great experience I had here at the bar tonight.First of all, the ambiance is wonderful. It has a really...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I went to this restaurant was about 3 weeks ago. I had heard great things about it but boy was I in for a treat! I was with a group of friends and we kind of shared "family style" I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fantastic! As soon as we walked in, the hosts took care of us. They were so attentive and got us everything before we even asked (i.e. forks, spoons, new plates... etc.). The service, I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I gotta say, i was expecting more. I thought that for suere i was gonna give this place the big 5, but i can't. I will say the service was excellent, the ambiance has an old world swank to it, very...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here after a root canal with a numb face and doctor's orders to "stick to soft foods". I couldn't resist the urge to try a new Greek place with such rave reviews. In efforts to obey the dentist,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To be honest, I was slightly unimpressed by what some dub as the best Greek food in to. Being part-Greek and having lived in NYC where good Greek food can be readily found, I thought my lamb was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
stop #5 on our "chronicle top 100" adventure...this is the best greek food i have had outside of greece.the sagananki (fried cheese) appetizer was a sublime foray into artery-blocking bliss. the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, what else can I say. Come here. Bring lots of money. Pig out.I came here earlier tonight with a few friends for dinner. There's nothing like good food and good company. Easy to find street...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bring your entire stimulus check.. your gonna need it!
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Easy five star rating, without breaking a sweat. Clearly the best Mediterranean I've ever had and certainly the best in the city.Ambiance was the best I've experienced in a restaurant, we were lucky...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
#5 out of #100. I am re-eating at all 100 restaurants.Octopus good.Fried cheese good.Rotisserie lamb good.All in all good, but I never said wow.
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
uh huh for sure it's wooohooo as good as it gets. This place is awesome, their grilled items are perfectly grilled and seasoned. I've had practically all of their appetizers and loved them all...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Would've been a 5 had we enjoyed our food more. Great atmosphere, fun waiter, and taking Greek food seriously is much appreciated. The food was fine, but for $100 for two, we wanted to love the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As you can tell from the 8,000 other reviews, Kokkari is an excellent, first class restaurant in just about every way, not to mention that is has (probably) the best Greek food available for miles...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard many great things about this place and its always on the SF Top 100 list. So i finally managed to have lunch there today. OMG this place is amazing!! On top of their std lunch menu they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved this restaurant. Surprised by the nice interior design. Came here for lunch, food is alright but ambiance is great.
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can always count on Kokkari for solid food and excellent service. My dad was in town and he's never had Greek food so I decided that Kokkari would be a great restaurant for him to get his feet...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kokkari should be renamed Agnus Dei, because it is the LAMB of GOD
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WOW that was a LOT OF VERY VERY RICH FOOD for lunch ~I could not eat dinner till 11.30 & even then it was a lite dinner.The dining room was warm & comfortable filled with a lot of the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for a girls night out and this place is definitely ideal for big parties and good food. The ambiance is warm and inviting with a great variety of dishes to choose from. We ordered some...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great food,warm, sexy place,good service,a great meal !
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
High ceilings and warm, semi-rustic furnishings. The restroom is even worth an experience, take the elevator down one floor and you're in a different, private space. They even provide towels to dry...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend is Greek and we always get the mezes here. You can make a great and affordable meal out of the 20 or choices of mezes on the menu. We usually get the marithes (fried smelts with a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
first class"GREEK RESTAURANT!!!!"cant say anything wrong with it!!!!!ambiance is warm,i had lamb chops it was very good highly recommended.they also have function rooms for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kokkari was highly recommended by a coworker. I was in the mood for something new to experience in the City other than the Italian or California cuisine. Kokkari fit the bill perfectly. Everything...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had dinner here with five friends on Friday night. Today being Monday, I've been trying all weekend to come up with a reason to not give Kokkari five stars. I still can't. Kokkari is to Greek food...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food and ambience. Definitely a repeat kind of place! The nicest Greek restaurant in the City.
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kokkari is the perfect spot to gather a large group of friends (or just two of you) and spend a long night in front of the fire or in a back room. Back when this place debuted you had to ignore a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely love everything here! The service, ambiance, the FOOD!! Zucchini cakes, lamb chops, possibly the greatest dessert ever : creamy yogurt sorbet with fresh strawberry granita...Perfect! Make...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Most Greek food in the City is summed up by two words. Dolmas and baklava. Kokkari has some imagination, and a chef with an open wood burning fire and evidently some cash. Do I love it? Nah,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have a friend that swears this is the best restaurant she has ever eaten at. Ever. If she were rating this it would likely be in the range of 6 out of 5 stars. After hearing her go on and on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Street parking isn't too bad. The restaurant feels very warm, and I love the large bar/lounge area and the separated room. It feels intimate yet open, and the colors and decor are all earthy,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is AMAZING. from the moment you walk in to when u get dessert, perfect. the hostess was courteous, we were seated promptly. we were offered cocktails to start with, and we were recommended...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a number of times for business dinner. Environment is upscale. Food is interesting and high quality. Wine list is solid. Service is EXCELLENT. Can't go wrong here.
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Strolled in at 9 on a Saturday without a reservation and was told that they were booked until 10:15. Recession? What recession?Then, just as I was resigned to eating elsewhere they inform us that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST LAMB SHANK IN SF!!! Love the ambiance, service & a reasonable wine list. Excellent for a work function or a night out w/friends. Been there a handful of times and each time the food is as...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love the lemon chicken soup...I could eat it every day! The meatballs, pita bread and dip, lamb skewers, and lemon potatoes are also addicting. Everything I've eaten at Kokkari has been...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took my mom here for dinner when you came to visit San Francisco, the service here was great and so was the food. I was curious about the grilled octopus but didn't end up ordering it. The waiter...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice restaurant.Beware to book enough in advance; I reserved a table in the afternoon and nothing was avaiable before 9:30pm, even if the place is huge! You can still wait at the bar, but even...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend took me here for my birthday, which was a wonderful surprise since we never go out for Greek or Mediterranean food.We had a reservation for 8:30, but when we got there the place was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lovely place nested btw the financial district and Chinatown, lots of energy and good food. Our group started with the Greek salad, veggies was fresh, but nothing more special than a regular salad....
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just ate here last week and my favorite part of the meal was the spreads they brought us in the beginning of the meal with pita (Melitzanosalata, Taramosalata, Tzatziki, Favosalata, Tirosalata)...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say that other yelpers haven't? EXCELLENT food, atmosphere, and service = 5 starsThis place truly lives up to the hype. I've had lunch here once and it was good, but dinner was fantastic!...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Though it is on the pricey side... there's no surprises (oh... except that the bathroom is a long ways away... so be prepared and not too "last minute" with your excuse-me-from-the-table or...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lamb chop=GreatGreek coffee=ughOverall=Fantastic
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food, the ambience and LENNON our server were amazing. I'd highly recommend it, or its sister restaurant, Evvia in Palo Alto. The staff were accommodating to our large Bachelorette group and went...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is delicious and it's a great space. I highly recommend getting a bunch of the appetizers/small plates; all the ones we tried were fantastic. I only knock off a star because, as some of the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
SUPERB! Great wine list....awesome food....super-friendly people! You have to visit this place and not worry about the price....just order what your tummy can handle...I assure you, no matter what...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 Overall -4 stars for great, friendly service-3 stars for the stiff men's club, old school ambiance-3 stars for yummy food (especially small plates!)-5 stars for the greatest dessert ever - creamy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am amazed at the service at Kokkari. It was first time going, and we had the best waiter, Lennon who made our bachlorette party ROCK. the food was incredible- service impeccable and Lennon has to be...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've yet to have better lamb chops. I'm not sure how they do it. And a little lemon juice takes it to the next level.No complaints - when I want lamb chops, Kokkari is where I go.
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bench mark location. I've been coming here for years. Why not make them my first yelp. What ever it is here that keeps things jumping should be published. When everyone else is empty, these guys...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love Kokkari!This place is fabulous! Everything that I have today, we finished!!!! The four of us ended up ordered 10 plates from appetizers, entrA�e and desserts! We keep on adding dishes while we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just wandering around in the Financial District on a lovely San Francisco spring afternoon and stumbled upon this place. Unfortunately, they were closed for lunch until 5ish so we headed in for some...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Interesting take on Greek cuisine. Good food.
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance, service, and food are excellent. One of my favorite restaurants in the city. The food is very tasty, with good portions. The only downfall about this restaurant is the menu selection -...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I suppose this review is not going to sit well with the 800 people who reviewed this place before me. Well, the food at Kokkari didn't sit well with me, so I think it's only fair that I speak the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Perhaps THE most reviewed restaurant I have also Yelped. Since everyone else is glowing, you know that the food and service are tops. But, here are few other items for your perusal.DURING LUNCH HOURS:...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Goodness gracious!High class Greek food in SF! they have absolutely marvelous service. The food is beyond description and the Greek wine selection pretty amazing. Definitely order lamp chops, or the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Kokkari a few times and it has yet to disappoint me on any level.Good greek food is very difficult to find in San Francisco. But this food is of such high quality that it surpasses even...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What else can you say about this place when 800 people have already said it? Just come here and see for yourself! A group of four of us came and had an extremely reasonably priced and beyond filling...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was always curious why Kokkari had so many good reviews... So I checked it out on Friday. I totally agree with everybody! The food is so good. Very fresh and tasty. The service was very attentive...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurant is san francisco. Its a great place to come with people who enjoy sharing dishes because there is so many dishes to choose from that are so good. Prices are decents and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with a group of people which included a Greek fellow who did our ordering for us.. As others have also pointed out the food was perfectly prepared and the service was outstanding.. We ate...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious. Absolutely amazing! I loved this place. It's a little pricey, but worth it. The watermelon was super tastey :) The service was fantastic. The atmosphere was nice - a great place to bring...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was taken here for my bday, and the food was awesome. The meat fell off the lame shank in large delicious chunks.They also comp'ed the dessert because it was my bday!
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was there on Valentines day. Its one of the busiest nights of the year for many restaurants and I believe this to be the true test of how well a restaurant functions. Nothing was spared. All...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dropped into The City (Hate that they call their town that!) for a weekend of good times. Was recommended this place for lunch Friday but flights delayed etc and we decided to call to try and crash...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went here as a late Valentine's Day Dinner. The food was excellent. We ordered the Pantzaria (roasted beets), kalamari, Arnisia Paidakia (lamp chops), Mosharisia Brizola (rib eye), and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't call ahead to make a reservation, but when my friends and I showed up unannounced, the owner himself said he'd squeeze us in. (He wasn't kidding when he said 'squeezed in' - I'm fairly...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
oh my goodness - I have never had Greek food like this before. The atomosphere was comfortable and upscale, the service was amazing and the food - outta this world! I went with one of my best...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We ate here for Valentine's Day, for which they offered a price-fixe menu. We were pretty excited considering the glowing reviews on Yelp, and I have to say, we weren't too disappointed, although not...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If my life had a motto, and if that motto was one word only, it would be: MORE. Want a drink? Let's have three. Glass of wine? Forget that, here's a bottle. How was my day? Actually, here's my life...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, good news folks. I'm moving back to the city!Woooo! Yeahhhh! ZOMGLOLNOMTASTIC!That is, if Kokkari will take me.I'll bring my own sleeping bag. And I'll stay out of your hair. I'll sleep in that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kokkari doesn't seem to need the help of yet another perfect review, but I can't deny them my five stars!When people asked about my San Francisco trip, I said, "We went to the most perfect restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on Saturday (night of the Chinese New Year Parade), so we were late for the reservation, but the hostess was nice enough to say that it should be okay if we were late. I would say that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Luv the rib-eye steak and duck. The steak is huge, juicy and soooooo tasty. Luv the ambience and people watching...........You must check it out if you are in the SF Financial District. Great place...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Deserving of all five stars in every way. One of my all time favorite restaurants.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"Lamb soulvaki is always yummy. So is the coffee frappe- not just for dessert anymore!"Food is really rich though
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Up'ing my review to a full 4 stars because their desserts are awesome! In particular, the baklava ice cream. Yum.The waitress was also super nice and very knowledgeable. Makes the experience much...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I try to think of the best restaurant in san francisco, Kokkari never pops into my mind immediately, but it should. Probably cause its downtown and I dont live near there. But its definitely is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for the private dining room downstairs. I'm not a huge fan of Greek food, and don't know much about it, but I absolutely loved the food at Kokkari. Since I was there for my friends...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far the best Greek restaurant I have been to in the U.S. They do put their own touch on the traditional Greek fare, but I think that is only appropriate in a restaurant of this caliber....
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
VERY friendly and polite wait staff. Excellent food. Very nice atmosphere inside. I don't know enough about authentic Greek food to critically evaluate the food, but I found it to be very tasty. Great...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply stated....incredible. This is my most favorite restaurant in San Francisco. My husband and I save this place for special occasions. The ambiance is so beautiful and the service is great. And...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm...this place is a home run. I'm actually surprised that people would give this place less than 4 stars. This place guarantees an upscale atmosphere and excellent food. I started with the Kalamata...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on a Thursday evening for my friend's belated birthday and it was slightly crowded and cramp. The waitress was nice and helpful, but the service was slow and not the finest because I had...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great food also have good wine and service excellent ^o^
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars seems a bit harsh, but 4 is too much.Service was great. We arrived a bit late but our table was ready for us. Seating was a bit cramped because our table for 2 seemed to be a 4 seater split...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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I have been going to this restaurant for 4 years! The place is very nice, good atmosphere, great service, and always great food. If you like lamb chops...This is the place to go they are screaming!!! It is a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i can't recommend this place enough.i came here yesterday (finally! i've tried before but the line was too long) with my uncle and waited for seats at the bar, probably about a 1/2 hour wait at 7:00...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for our anniversary and although it was a weekday we didn't have a great seat but the place was super busy! Couples, families, after work crowd...For apps we ordered: Spanakotiropita and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm......one of the best in town. This place was recommended to me many times and I stupidly was hesitant about going but am now glad I did and have gone back many times always to be very pleased and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant ruined other greek food for me. Everything else will always be subpar and hardly worth eating. The food was so good, that even after getting what was probably the worst table in the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love this restaurant, but our waitress ruined it for us. I made previous twice confirmation to make sure that they knew it was my sister's bday, and to bring a cake and candle. The waitress was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So. Much. Food. And good food too. Seriously, I had to doggie-bag home more than half my entree. And then still could barely eat the next day.Granted, my being full might have had something to do...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Do you ever go to a place a whole bunch of times over years and years and find it consistently wonderful? I can count the places that deliver in this way on one hand - and its the one from which I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Unique and authentic greek food in a popular after-work dinner spot. Very crowded and loud on the weekdays and reservations a week in advance are a good idea. There is a bar with about a dozen seats...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I found myself back at Kokkari last night for a close friend's birthday celebration. 35 of us took over the far back dining room. After a few past experiences at Kokkari, I was skeptical they could...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fantastic and has never disappointed. I've been here for casual lunches, family dinners, business dinners, romatic dinners and I've always been satisfied with my experience. My personal...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came for a weekday lunch. The restaurant was spacious. Several rooms all filled. I'm usually not a huge fan of greek and mediterranean; I just don't typically crave it and it's never really been that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place is always pack when i go there for dinner..any day seems like it...I have been here a few times for this is a favorite of friends and family..I love their salad and the lamb, my mom loves...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Back to Kokkari for a big group meal. It's still a beautiful restaurant, and I can still eat pounds of their pita and greek yogurt dip. The only new thing I tried this time was the braised lamb...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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Did a group birthday dinner here. Excellent service. Waiter pretty funny. Food was delicious. A bit pricey. I would recommend this place for special events
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been a while since I've written a review! I took my girlfriend here for her birthday dinner, based on the ratings here. It didn't disappoint! We had the steamed (?) octopus and squash for appetizers....
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, I think this is as good as greek food gets, at least in my limited experience.I came here for the first time for lunch today, and everything was absolutely delicious. I had chicken souvlaki,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow-never knew Greek food was so stellar. This is one the best restaurants in the city, with fresh, tasty and comforting options. I love the yogurt with honey!
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I brought my girlfriend here for her birthday making my reservation via Open Table. I left a message asking the staff if it would be possible to bring out a candle on our desert when we ordered one....
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
not like i'm a foodie or anything, but how can i not have heard of this restaurant?! zomg such great food!first, the bad: no parking. but i guess that's to be expected with any restaurant in this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great atmosphere. great staff. great food! definitely a place for a special occasion!
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant is beautiful and the service is responsive.This is a perfect spot or a business lunch/dinner. My friend and I had the following:- Taramosalata - meh, just rich sour creamy dip....
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are private rooms available for small party groups (we observed belly dancing!)The spanokopita was one of the great appetizers.The wine list is good, but a little spendyThe Greek salads and fish...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kokkari has always been my favorite restaurant from day one. One of those restaurants you can eat over and over again and you will always get the same consistent food. My new fav is the fried cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant really is phenomenal! My office is two blocks away so I've been here quite a few times and it has yet to disappoint.All of their appetizers are great but I absolutely love the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After much indecision and a desire not to have a $300 meal we settled on Kokkari for our anniversary dinner.Started off with a bottle of red, some Tzatziki and the grilled octopus. Everything was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Come prepared to spend an arm and part of your leg. I had the pork shank. It was nice and meaty. I didn't care for the puree that it was lying on. I tried my fat friend's lemon lamb chops. Its...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a very fine Greek restaurant, albeit at relatively steep prices. Interesting interior, varied wine list and nice presentation of dishes. The grilled fish was splendid. For a Greek restaurant,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great restaurant, delicious food, but pricey. So come on the corporate card and enjoy yourself.Went here on a Tuesday for lunch with a table of 6, and the final bill was a whopping $400.The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved Kokkari!! My company all came here with a huge group for our Holiday Party. We had a pre-planned lunch including Belly Dancer. They started us with Spanakopita and then zucchini cakes which...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally made it here for lunch. The food was wonderful -- absolutely divine! If I had a fast metabolism I would have gladly sampled everything. Didn't have a reservation for lunch but on a Friday...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot wait to come back and try everything on the menu - if I can get past the specials, that is. The table bread (which is served with olives) is sourdough at it's best. So light inside of a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took my son and GF to Kokkari for the last supper of 2008.We had a bottle of the 2nd CHEAPEST RED WINE, 32 bucks. The cheapest one was 28 bucks, in the great EXPENSIVE wine list. HOLY COW the wine...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can you say about a winner... terrific food , very respectful service and reservations that take six weeks to get.... it's definitely the norm in SF at xmas at Kokkari, however.....We walked in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kokkari is good. It's a little more fancy than I typically like to dine, but they have a decent selection of vegetarian options which makes me happy. The restaurant is huge and they did a nice job...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious, great service, and superb atmosphere - this place gets an out-of-towner's two thumbs up!Visiting from Boston and in the city for the SF ballet, we were recommended this restaurant by...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes you win, sometimes you...I have been wanting to eat here for some time and finally did. I have to say that the interior is so warm and inviting that you think your experience will be a great...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is absolutely as good as it gets!
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My new favorite restaurant. The zucchini cakes were a revelation. As was the house-made pita bread, thick and warm and chewy and amazing dipped in the trio of delicious dip samplers. Speaking of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the best dish i had here was easily the grilled octopus. it was just so perfectly cooked. i never really ordered octopus before i came here, but i heard that it was good here. it was definitely a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So FANTASTMICLY good!We came here for a dual anniversary dinner. Food was WONDERFULService was great as well. My husband liked his lambshank so much he ate the fat!! LOL
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've walked by Kokkari tons of times before my first dining experience. Some days (summer) the windows are open, and when walking buy you can see in. But, I had no idea exactly how cool the place was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Consistently good food, very warm and elegant interior, and great service!We ordered 3 apps and 2 entrees:Appetizers:1. Grilled Octopus- tender and delicious2. Meatballs- good but not fabulous, but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kokkari is a huge, beautiful, rustic looking restaurant. It's so huge, in fact, that the hostess insisted she walk me across the entire restaurant to where the elevator was so I could take it down to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have a few Greek friends so I have had authentic Greek food and even traveled to Greece a half a dozen times to know what real Greek food. Its San Francisco and there are not Many Greeks so I would...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like a good ethnic spot but Kokkari may be the end of me... Call me a California hippie but the flavors here are rich rich rich. Cheese, carbs, oil. My food was heavy, dense and greasy. I wish I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything here is really nice from the decor, service, to food. The waiters are super attentive; they are constantly refilling your water and wine. When you walk away from your seat, you will come...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love, love love this place! But call early for reservations because everyone else loves it too. I have come here twice and both times were great - i suggest the menagere of hummus/taziki and the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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Love the place. I've spent thousands in there. My stomach is not a cheap date! Greek food at its best.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What more can be said about Kokkari? It's one of the best restaurants in the city. I recently rediscovered it, meaning I hadn't been in years and now I'm a new regular. On the last 2 dinner visits,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't rate this restaurant high enough. Even the day after Thanksgiving I ate like a pig. A friend that owns her own restaurant even says Kokkari is one of the best, if not the best, restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AHHHHHHHHOkay, so, I have to preface this with the fact that I'm Greek AND come from a big, loud Greek family who loves to [1] eat dinner, [2] cook tons and tons of food, and [3] eat lots together....
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a hurried lunch at Kokkari about two years ago but I still remember the food with fondness.It was a beautiful sunny weekday. Arrived at Kokkari riding with my co-worker on his bike.This is what...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kokkari how do I love thee, let me count the ways! From the warm atmosphere to the attentive yet unobtrusive wait-staff and, yes, delicious food it all adds up to a memorable dining experience.And the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We stopped in Kokkari for a drink and a bite on a Friday evening inspired by what we had read in other reviews. Now, while I never consider a weekend evening to be fair for the objective evaluation of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a lovely experience here. It's a large restaurant -- we were seated in the main (front) dining room (the room with the rotisserie and the fireplace) in a booth. It was cosy, intimate, fun --...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The deliciousness of Kokkari's food is as consistent as the rising of the sun. I've taken over 20 different people here during the past few years, and every person has been seriously impressed with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my goodness, I left this restaurant so deliciously full and satisfied! The service was amazing, so attentive and knowledgeable of the food. They were even willing to let us sit, order three...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 stars. We were here for Hubby's birthday and had a very nice experience. However, the apps all came out at once and no bread was offered. But the main course, lamb chops and Hubby's mixed whole...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
late last-minute reservations...early arrival for hope of early seating for two....standing wait only....full-service bar area full capacity random weekday evening....squeeze through bar order pinot...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful, beautiful restaurant with warm, friendly ambience. Superb food! Although I've only been here for a business lunch. I will definitely go back for dinner. Only downsides, it was cold in the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up in Salt Lake City, which has a pretty big Greek population. Because of this, I'm irritated when someone pronounces "Gyro" wrong, I really know a good bowl of Avgolemono when I taste one, and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant decor is amazing. The staff are so friendly and accommodating. We arrived late for our reservation and 2 more decided to join us so we had to increase the reservation from 4 to 6 the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Supremely D- lics -C- Us.-however, it was the most polished "upscale" Greek restaurant I had ever experienced, nor, ever having /yet/ been to Greece, had no point of reference.The staff was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous restaurant! I had a business dinner here and fell in love with the food. Wow. The atmosphere is impeccable. I felt miles away from San Francisco. Hard woods, stone, fireplace. Wow....
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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I went here with a group from work, and the food was great, the staff was great, and I could catch BART a few blocks away after dinner. Great place for celebrating!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After going to Kokkari for a business lunch meeting, I wish I could go here for business lunch meetings every time...how sweet would that be? They were ridiculously busy for a mid week lunch and no...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here last night and was completely impressed. I'm traveling for work, and consequently ate alone, so I sat at the bar. The bar tender was well attendant, very helpful, and over all a fun guy. He...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say... All you Yelpers were right, this place is simply amazing. I was here to celebrate a very close friends birthday on Wednesday, we could not have picked a better place. Around the the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Poor Kokkari, they only have 700 reviews.... Not that they need it, but I'm adding another 5 star to their list. They are superb!!Top notch service, top notch food, such a wonderful selection and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great place! food was delicious. plenty of vegetarian options. the location, ambience, the food, everything is top notch. why just 4 stars? well, lets just say there are a lot of quality restaurants...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have to get the grilled lamb chops, like candy! Have them cooked medium more maximum flavor. The zucchini cake is also great. Another plus is that they have Hangar One vodka, local smooth magic that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stop staring at MY food. This is what I encountered the entire night while at dinner with Ken. But I didn't mind it because with great company and the best Greek food in San Francisco, I could have...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went on a Saturday night. They gratiously sat us right away, despite being 15 minutes early. The restaurant was really cute, and the service was great. Our waiter even helped teach us how to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant had some mouthwatering dishes prepared perfectly to the tee. Their chicken is juicy, beef is tender, and lamb is delicious. I'm not a lamb fan, but the way they prepared it was most...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply delicious. Worthy of the hype. We had:Grilled octopus: amazing, I've never had octopus like this. It wasn't rubbery at all. Full of flavor and reminded me of the first time I tasted...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had guests in from out of town and brought them to this amazing place. We started off with the hummus and the grilled octopus dish. It was so delicious! The octopus was so soft and delicate. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the octopus is absolutely delicious. if you dont order it youre an idiot. additionally, lunch is a great choice as it isnt as packed full of as many classic honky idiots, but still quite a few. their...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't expect to sit at the bar; rather hold on to patience and wait for a tasty meal; It is worth the wait... I'm "wowed" every time.You won't find much charm with the wait staff, but they are very...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was way too hyped up for me. Another restaurant I've been dying to go to, so I decided to take someone special here to celebrate a milestone birthday. The food was good but not knocking...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, YUM. Still one of the best in SF.
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I didn't try this place earlier! its amazingwe had the shrimp, meatballs, calamari and octopus for appetizers and they were ALL very yummy. They all had a distinct flavor and the only...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Easily the best meal I had in my week up north. I found out though this restaurant is owned by the same people as Evvia in Palo Alto, which is my favorite Med restaurant in the Bay Area. I ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This past visit was my fourth time eating at Kokkari. I'd had a fabulous experience the other three times--great food (especially the lamb chops!), great service, great atmosphere. Hadn't been back...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked the ambiance and location of this restaurant. Very hip older 20s and young 30s scene. The food was good but not "oh my god...out of this world!!!!" I enjoyed their appetizers more than...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 starts. Great atmosphere, convenient location, and delicious food. I came here for lunch with potential clients. Everything tasted fantastic and the warm ambiance definitely helped smooth over...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere of this place is very elegant, yet warm and rustic. Our service was friendly, attentive and informed. to split as a couple, my husband and i ordered 3 appetizers and a main dish. the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5From a foodie, this place was amazing. Perfect if you want to order a few dishes and share them w/your sig other to try a bunch of really delicious items.I am definitely planning on coming back...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Saghanaki (fried cheese) is fabulous, and they have a good selection of surprisingly cheap wines. There's some fusion sensibility to the menu rather than offering strictly Greek or Mediterranean...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kokkari is a decent restaurant, but a bit overrated in my opinion. Maybe my expectations were a bit high ..The food was okay, but everything was so darn salty!The ambiance was definitely the highlight...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty bland, especially for the price.I had some mediterranean food last night that was amazing and nothing over $8.No reason to go back here IMO.
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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What a great experience to be in an authentic Greek restaurant and feel like a goddess. The male waiters are all too cute and tend to your every need. Try the rack of lamb for your main course. The zuccini and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for my 30th B-day shit I am getting old. We were with a group of 9 and they had a nice big round table for us to sit so everyone could talk without yelling. The decor was warm and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for lunch the other day and it was really tasty. I loved the dip plate... mmmm. hummus! :)
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing! We had reservations for 12 and right when we got there, we were seated promptly. The decor was very cool and inviting. Although, this was my first time going, a few of my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"the Boss" is an idiot... this place rocks live EVERYBODY says! :) cant wait to go there again! K
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Kokkari twice. The first time I went was lunch, the food was GREAT! The service was EXCELLENT! The second time was food still good, service SUCKED! The bartender (some short middle...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food paired with good attentive service.We arrived at 8:30 sharp for an 8:30 reservation but by 9pm, my friends and I were pretty restless since we hadn't been seated yet. They made it up...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Coming from a Greek family, I am very critical of my Greek cuisine and Kokkari has never disappointed! My mouth still waters when I think of the feta stuffed grilled calamari I had almost a year ago!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i guess we have to keep in mind that we should not depend so much on YELP reviews. i saw a lot of "good" reviews for this place and took my friend there for his birthday. The service was the worst...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I will try anything, once. Or twice...er maybe. So my friend made reservations, and got me all hyped up to join her...but this match wasn't truly meant to be in the first place. 1) I just don't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i am not a big food eater. i never have been. why? perhaps it's the masticating... that incessant chewing over and over again... that's turned me off of food for all these years or it could have...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My former boss's boss took me here for a celebratory lunch after my successful golf tournament fund-raising event. The only thing missing from a totally spectacular lunch was a nice glass of wine but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Kokarri because the greek food, service and ambiance are consistently outstanding! I've brought many of my out of town family and friends to this place on several occasions and everybody has...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have wanted to go here for like fucking ever.Not for like a week. But, for like fucking ever.Not for like a month.But, for like fucking ever.("Like Fucking Ever" is approximately 4 months, 15 days...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on Fat Tuesday and we couldn't have picked a better place to spoil ourselves rotten with great food and even better wine! I think our group ordered just about everything on the menu and I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was fortunate enough to get to go here for lunch.My work treated me because it was my 2 year anniversary with them. While there we got the Fried Calamari, Grilled Octopus, Spanakotiropita and Wood...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty large, but you get the feeling that you're in a quaint little rustic restaurant. The service is not bad here, but not great either. I definitely feel that for a fine dining...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I came here with a group for a friends birthday the other night. We had a bunch of apps. I can't say any of them really stick out, maybe the calamari, but basically pedestrian. I will say the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We will MOST definitely be going back to Kokkari!We had a fantastic experience from the minute we pulled up to the Valet Parking. Which is only $8.00, nearly unheard of in the city! We made...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably one of the BEST restaurants I have ever been to. Although it took me a LONG time to get reservations, it was totally worth the wait. The atmosphere transports you into Greece and the staff...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I sampled several appetizers. Stuffed calamari were excellent as well as lamb riblets, some of the the most succulent and tender I ever had. Zucchini cakes were well prepared but unimpressive. Roasted...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Zeus! This place is beyond brilliant. First off, its huge. HUGE. Elevator down to the bathroom and pvt dining room huge. Walking into Kokkari, the first thing you notice is the smell. The smell?...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kokkari is fun mainly because it looks like a huge log cabin. They have pots and pans hanging from the ceiling and a huge fireplace against the wall. I had to take the elevator to the bathroom, which...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OH MIGHTY GREEK GODS! THANK YOU FOR SHOWING US THE WAY TO KOKKARI!Sam and I went to Greece (Athens and Santorini) a few months ago and had some awesome food there. When comparing the food there to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went for my brother in laws birthday...we figured it would be a good idea since my niece works for this place. We get a pretty nice family discount. They definitely treated us like royalty. They...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best lamb and greek food Ive had in SF by far. I usually get the Moussaka which is a lamb and feta cassarole or the lamb chops. Always pretty bust so make sure you make a reservation a week or so in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Moooooooooussaka!!! Emphasis on the mooooo considering I felt like a borderline cow after I inhaled every ounce of this meal. Wow was it good. The eggplant was cooked to perfection and the ground lamb...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum Yum...I love the cucumber mint yogurt they serve with the fried zucchini pancakes, De-lish!I thought the stuffed calamari was just OK...kinda weird orange taste mixed in with the grilled calamari...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Every dish made me say oooh, yum!
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the grilled pita bread was sooo good! make reservations! we had ressies but saw a few diners try to get in but were denied because kokkkari was filled! so yummy...the service was great!
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some may say that Kokkari has been done, but I disagree. Great food is great food, and Kokkari is solid.First, I love the level of quality in this food. It's easy to tell that the food you're eating...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Do you enjoy awful service and near-deafening noise? How about greek food inferior to your local gyro shop at gourmet prices? Or wine prices only a hedge-fund manager could love? If the answer is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here to celebrate two birthdays (one of them being mine!) with a group of friends.We were lucky enough to score a prime location close to the entrance though it made for a half-mile trek to the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Greek food, but boy, I don't love paying for Kokkari. What's a girl to do? Well, me and Richa, we go down to Kokkari and order ourselves up a bunch of appetizers. Super good Greek food on the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alright first off, I just have to say that this is my first review on Yelp. Why is this my first review? Because this restaurant is AMAZING. It deserves six stars but I cannot give it that many so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eating at Kokkari was a culinary rollercoaster. At times the food was stellar, and at other times it was pedestrian - I'm disappointed to say that for the most part, it was pretty typical. For lunch,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First time here and I will definitely be going back for occasions both casual and festive. Overall fabulous place in terms of energy, ambiance and staff. Light and airy, yet really knowledgeable and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I must have had about eight different appetizers and each was more delicious than the last. The dessert was to die for--Galaktoboureko and Sokolatina were my favorites. I'm salivating just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best restaurant in the city. Really... Everything was perfect. Go NOW!
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing food & wine! Great service, love the ambiance too!
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE KOKKARI! They have a helpful wait staff, and extremely tasty lamb. I'd go as far to say that it's probably the best lamb I've ever had. P.S.- The desserts are to die for...I'd indulge if I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing short of spectacular!
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The hubby and I turned four yesterday and decided to celebrate at Kokkari. We got 7:30p reservations and were seated in the front room (highly recommended by the way). I started with a glass of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, where to begin. OK, how about the Dolmathes (grape leaves stuffed with rice), very tasty. But it gets better. Karpouzi me Feta (watermelon slices with feta, pine nuts, and basil). The combination...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yaaaay. i like it here. i was taken here for my birthday and i really loved it.we started off with spanakopitas, zucchini cakes and the heirloom tomato salad. yum yum. then we had the lemon...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG, simply, SO GOOD! Fortunately, Kokkari is right by my work so I finally had a chance to go here for a lunch meeting. We all shared the head cheese dish and the pita bread with the 3 different...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Probably deserves more than 2 stars but i can't get myself to give it three. The service was fine. We had the room to ourselves upstairs. You know the one next to the restrooms that people have to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the service is still outstanding and the restaurant is still pretty, but the difference on this visit is the octopus-- that's probably the only thing i went butt-crazy over. everything else was tasty,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great service, lovely ambiance, and delicious food=5 stars.Highly recommended
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As my farewell dinner at my job, my boss took me here. It is a very popular place among all my co-workers and so I had my expectations high.I had a great experience and most of the food I tried was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't really like Kokkari and was disappointed as I have heard so many good things about it. I didn't like much about it other than the decor, which was very cozy and yet elegant at the same time....
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have never been disappointed at Kokkari. From business lunches to group dinners they have been fantastic. I LOVE their smelt. I've never found somewhere else that I enjoy it but I LOVE it here....
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How can this many people be wrong? Take it from me, they're not, Kokkari is great in every way. Decor-great, food-great, service-great. Honestly, one of the best meals I've had in a long time....
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, impeccable service. Worth every penny for a special night out.
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had to call early in the week for a Saturday reservation, but we finally made it for a late dinner at Kokkari! As sort of a "welcome back to the bay" celebration dinner, my old roomie knew we had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MAKE RESERVATIONS EVEN FOR LUNCH!!!!Our daughter treated us to lunch Friday. We had planned a day of looking at the tall ships, then walking over to Kokkari for lunch before heading back to the East...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is amazing and one of my favorite restaurants anywhere, in any city. (and yes, i've traveled a lot.) everything i've ever had here is consistently fabulous, from the unreal, flaky...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can you say "Best Greek Restaurant in San Francisco!"? I have eaten there about half a dozen times and I can honestly say I have not had one bad item on this menu. Great atmosphere, wonderful,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for a restaurant that has great food, refined dining room decor and impeccable service without a lot of pretense, than Kokkari is the place to go. Trust me, in a city with a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this restaurant is very good, but it holds a special place in my heart. This is where my boyfriend and i came on our first date. we just celebrated 5 years last month. :o)
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My second visit was even more amazing the first. Our server, Lyle, not only had a fantastic personality, but has been there for years, and is also the restaurant's wine buyer. Thus, he is incredibly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Clearly a "People Love Us on YELP" storefront post would not suffice here. Unless they plaster the Kokkari building with a mural of those stickers, their fan base would not be adequately represented....
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Named after a small fishing village on the island of Samos in the Aegean Sea, Kokkari is a fantastic Greek restaurant in downtown San Francisco. The interior of the restaurant is said to offer the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The lamb meatballs ROCK! And I don't like lamb. Really don't care for it. I think the meatballs are a combination of lamb and beef, but they are so good. You get the richness of the lamb without too...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really really wish I could have given this place five stars. i was really really looking forward to a lunch here to catch up with an old college friend. we didn't make reservations, and when we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alphabet Soup- K DinnerIt should be noted that I don't dole out 5 stars carelessly. Kokkari earned every one of those stars and is well worth the expense. The service was impeccable, and I highly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome, never a bad meal and have been here several times now. Its a great place to go and when the windows are open it really adds to the atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is beautiful, rustic Mediterranean styled restaurant. From our very first step in the door, all the people at Kokkori worked to make our dining experience pleasant. This is one our favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated. Yeah, that's about it. OK, Kokkari is a gorgeous restaurant in a really nice location. I had no idea Jackson St was so beautiful! The park on Front and Jackson is really pretty and there...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Random day. I got off from work and my friend meets me. He says "Let's go somewhere" so I follow him and he heads straight for Kokkari. I'm like "great, on a day that isn't a payday." But he's so...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get the Zucchini cakes, damn tasty. However, may want to avoid the Souvlaki on a date/interview/client lunch... I find meat on a stick pretty difficult to pull of (pun intended) in a remotely dainty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Update to my previous review for anyone coming here for someone's birthday, anniversary, etc. - we were treated like royalty! Food was outstanding, as always, but this update was really about the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place knows how to make bad work day great!!!I went for lunch on Tuesday and had Lamb Tongue ($8), Zucchini cake ($7.75?) for appetizer. After two dish shared by two, I was already full. Lamb...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love coming here. yes it is pricey but well worth. my favorite are the grilled lamb chops and the fava bean salad. two of my favorite foods prepared to enhance it's natural flavors. if you are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was excellent and the atmosphere was great too. Huge wood burning fireplace, good wine selection and helpful staff. Food was very tasty! I will go back
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've always wanted to try this place and was not disappointed. It's a festive atmosphere, particularly on Friday's. Both the halibut and roasted duck were excellent and the lamb riblet's were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have never seen an upscale greek restaurant in my life and therefore knew I had to try it. I went here friday night for my birthday dinner with a group of my most amazing friends. First, the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here twice and both times were awesome and memorable. They never disappointed me once. I cant remember what i ordered the first time but the second time i was there, i remember ordering the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I definitely would like to come back and try the other things listed on the menu. This is such a nice restaurant. We came here to celebrate a friend's birthday. Our waiter was awesome; he didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As good as it gets. The lamb entree is just ridiculously good.
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The decor reminded me of being in LA. I want to come back until I've sampled everything on the menu.
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd go into the story, my usual antics. But seriously, this was among the best wine lists I've ever seen. Filet mignon kabob whihc literally melted in my mouth. I've been salivating so much since...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Never fails...yummmmy.Great atmosphere and service, not to mention the delicious food.Lovin it.
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
2nd time we were here--again blew me away. Trust me, I'm very critical and love food more than the average person and Kokkari never fails to impress me. I was so annoying, I was permanently...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cozy atmosphere, friendly service, fabulous food - I think the only thing that would have made things better was if we stepped out the door and found ourselves on the coast of Santorini. The 4 of us...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, i can't believe it's been so many years since i was last here (been getting my fill at evvia in PA).we had the private room downstairs where my partner and i entertained some of our top clients...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So so so good! After reading all the 5 star reviews on Yelp, and listening to my co-workers brag about this place, we decided to give it try. I just knew I would like it. The restaurant is beautiful...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After I drool-wrote my review on Kokkari couple weeks ago, I've been craving food from this place. And when David B. left this msg: "Its also a great place on warm days, they open the windows for a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, great ambiance, great service, did I say great food?! Loved everything about this place. I really enjoyed feeling like I was in someone's dining room and didn't feel rushed to turn our...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm obsessed with Kokarri. I LOVE the atmoshere, the wine list, the waiter/waitresses, the location, oh yeah the food. I usually don't want to talk when I eat there because I can only concentrate on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heart Kokkari. It's right near my office and I try to take advantage of it for lunch when I'm not feeling poor. Appetizers are great (spreads, zuchinni cakes); entrees (moussaka, artichoke...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything was amazing here. The food, drinks, service, and ambiance. It's become one of my favorite Greek restaurants. The fried smelts, grilled calamari, and octopus were great appetizers. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ridiculously delicious and classy. I've always had a wonderful meal here. The martinis are perfect, the apps devine, and the meat phenomenally spiced. Its difficult to find excellent true Greek in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner at KokkariWhat I found most appealing was right behind where the waiters were standing chopping the breads. Kokkari had a giant fire pit where they made their special rotisserie for the day....
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm confused about those 2 star reviews, oh well.We ate here last week to celebrate bf's 43rd birthday, my treat, and what a lovely time. Our waiter Max was a riot, and a wonderful server, you could...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My second favorite restaurant in the city- holy jeebus!! Love, love, love this place. Simple flavors, seasoned extremely well and executed consistently. Every time I cheat on Chiaroscuro and come...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated, overpriced, stuffy.Why restaurants feel dimming the lights and serving tiny portions for mediocre food allows them to overprice????? I will never understand.
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been in SF for five years but somehow have never eaten here. So one nice and sunny Thursday afternoon my friend and I decided to meet up there at 6 after work. She suggested we sit at the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the food at this restaurant, and its sister Evvia in Palo Alto. The lamb chops are always superb, and probably the signature dish for both Evvia and Kokkari. One disappointment is they do not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah. Definite yeah. Go. Go now. Repeat. Probably my favorite meal of the year for 07 was my first time dining at Kokkari with my Girlfriend and we both loved it. We returned a few months later...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't THAT impressed with the food sad to say. My friends and I ordered the Kokkari Patates and Spanakotiropita for starters and I found the patates really salty.I ordered the Kokinisto me...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been enjoying this fun restaurant for many years.During my last visit i went with friends visiting from chicago who are very familiar with authentic greek food and I was very pleased to see how...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the perfect place to take your parents to dinner--especially if they are paying. I would give the food here a 3.5 (taking into account the high prices) but the atmosphere a 4.5.The space is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went with three friends for a hearty Greek meal and after the experience, I would suggest to those interested to simply enjoy the starters and a nice glass of wine. The wine list was lovely. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic food. Feta is in almost everything and it is a bit pricey, but the ambiance is nice and the food is excellent. You should like Greek food if you're planning on eating here, there is a lack...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So maybe it is all about the company you're with, but I had lunch at Kokkari today and immediately wanted to write about it. 5-star experience and service, 4-star priced. If you don't mind that there...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
aside from being WAY TOO expensive this place is pretty damn tasty, but i assure you its even tastier if your not paying the bill
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Well I know everyone is always drooling over this place, but I just don't get it. I've been twice now and it is a schmancy ambience and polite staff but the food is just not amazing.Admittedly, I am a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Most of the food here was delicious and I'll admit to saying that I am indeed a pickier eater than I thought I was. Not a big on feta, spanikopita, dried candied fruit, or saganaki. But for those that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
seriously, yelp? 4.5 stars to this place? i understand there's a lack of greek in the city of san francisco, and therefore a lack of comparison, but seriously? 4.5 stars? SERIOUSLY?appetizers were so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A few tips for Greek food purists: Their Kokoretsi is not even close to the authentic recipe and shouldn't be listed in their menu under that name. For whatever reason the Health Dept. won't allow...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As the long celebrated month of May comes to an unwarranted end.....what better way to reflect on how the past year has come and gone and in the same train of thought look forward to what prosperity...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get the Spanakotiropita
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am Greek and visited Kokkari with fellow Greeks - the food here is amazing and, in a lot of cases, even better than the real thing (in Greece, I mean!). Of course, this is not taverna food, I read a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a top notch restaurant. Period !!Pros:- Great fresh tasting food. Not authentic greek but it still works- Great dessert. I think we had something chocolate and it was divine- Ambience - very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My new favorite restaurant!!!The food was here was simply delicious. My bf and I order the roasted Mediterranean sea bass w/ the shrimp and mussels and it was so yummy!!! Dessert was fantastic. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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We usually LOVE everything about this restaurant, they do a fantastic job with the food and the atmosphere is amazing. We went a couple of weeks ago on a Saturday and really felt rushed. Our appetizers came...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this restaurant. I love the decor and the ambiance. It's comfortable and classy and not pretentious. I've tried various appetizers and entres and everything was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is fantastic! The lamb roasting on a spit is a nice touch to eating authentic Middle Eastern/Greek food. The ambiance was comfortable and classy. It wasn't pretentious and you don't feel...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars, but only for the appetizers. They were so delicious, and if we had to do it again, we'd definitely rack 'em in... And leave off the main courses. They weren't nearly as impressive. (Although...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Greek food, and I had an amazing lunch here today. We started with a bunch of appetizers - dolmas, spanikopita, and feta cheese. All were wonderful. My entree was delicious - I had the lamb...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Greek food I've had outside of Greece. Except for the lamb chops which we thought where actually BETTER than any we had while in Greece if you can believe that! The restaurant is beautiful,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I organized a work lunch at Kokkari a week ago for 13 people...we had the best service ever! It is no joke when people say Kokkari makes sure their customers leave happy! My pork chop was a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gorgeous restaurant that was the perfect setting for my new gf and I on 'date night in San Francisco'. As romantic as the very thought sounds, Kokkari magnified the imager by serving rich dishes,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my, the food was so good!! We had several vegetarian appetizers and all were delicious!!! I had a lemon drop and found it too strong for my taste.The atmosphere was fun, not stuffy at all. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I cried in Kokkari! No, the experience wasn't that heartwarming. It was a farewell lunch for a special friend, but still...what kind of loser am I?This is a a fine place to dine...on the company dime!...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here twice in the past year and have had two amazing dinners. i absolutely love the food and the ambiance!
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's 5p, and I'm still absolutely stuffed from lunch. Yay for new hire lunches.Starters - most to least favorite, although everything was really tasty (split 9-ways)Gigantes - oven-baked giant beans...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's tough to shed new light on what 600 people already said. But my $.02: I went for lunch with a group from work; no problems getting a noon reservation for ten. Great selection of appetizers, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have to try the short ribs...literally melts in your mouth...It was suggested by my boss actually after he went there for a lunch date...Do try their filo filled custard roll w/ creme fraiche ice...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here on numerous occasions. Very first visit was for lunch and had the pita with Tzatziki which was delicious. The pita is fresh, hot, incredibly fluffy and flavorful. The eggplant and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had dinner here over the weekend. The zucchini cake appetizer was yummy and not greasy. I had the roasted chicken which was moist and flavorful. I bet you judge a restaurant by how well they make...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kokkari's atmosphere is great and their food is alright. I'd be happier if it were the other way around, but so it goes. Then again, I decided to get a little adventurous and eat a tongue. I also...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, alright. Kokkari is great. I would not pass up eating here and the food is good. But is it real Greek food? No. Kokkari is fancy. Anytime you can call a Greek restaurant fancy you can also...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so very delicious! we went for a special occasion, so we decided to err on the side of gluttony. i enjoyed every moment of the meal from the aperitif to the yummy dessert!it is an absolutely...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
wow. I never really liked Meditteranean food that much, until I came to Kokkari's. Their spreads are delicious and so are the breads!!I tried the pastitsio and that's the Greek lasagna.. it was damn...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Freakin AWESOME food!!! Very busy restaurant! Very lively! I strongly recommend bringing a total freak with you, like we did. Someone that will order all the bizarre things on the menu that you would...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Kokkari a few times. It's an awesome place to take a group. they have huge round tables which i think is great for big groups. everything about this place is top notch. they have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the atmosphere, the servers are really nice. It's kind of hard to get a reservation, but they do have a sister restaurant in Palo Alto (Evvia - sp?) that has the EXACT same menu. I would come...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I were to be executed tomorrow there is only one place I would request my last meal from. Kokkari! This place is the complete package on every level imaginable and I do declare this to be my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With 4.5 stars, Kokkari doesn't really need much more praise, but I'll tell you a little about my recent experience there.We had a reservation at 8:30 on a Friday night, but weren't seated until...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my second visit to Kokkari. I came here several years ago for drinks and appetizers. Apart from the great atmosphere, one thing that truly left a lasting impression on me was their friendly,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, but we were stuck with a jerk of a waiter. When one person in our party dared to ask for regular water (as in, not Perrier), he got the look of death. We had plenty of food, wine, dessert,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have now eaten here twice and love the atmosphere. Love walking in on a cold windy day and seeing the fire blazing with the pig roasting on top. Real warm and cozy atmosphere and the service has...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5"patience is a virtue, my son..." :]my my, kokkari definitely will teach you a lesson when it comes to patience ... kokkari will also trick you in getting 2, not 1, but 2 appetizers because it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Aside from the stuffed calamari, I can't really recommend specific dishes. I mean, everything is great, but - It's all Greek to me.For dessert, I recommend the molten eye candy. It's served at both...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"YA-MAS!"Kokkari's delectable cuisine is the kind that will transport you to the finest restaurant on Santorini's caldera...during sunset...overlooking the deep turquoise Mediterranean.... oh man, it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Def overpriced, but the food is really good. I just wish I was paying about half of what I am paying for it. Zucchini cakes are awesome, as is the Saganaki and the lamb. However, the staff is a bunch...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Unfortunately not much of a Greek/Mediterranean fan but atmosphere was great otherwise.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to several Mediterranean restaurants in the Bay Area, and this is the tops. I've returned about 5 times. I love the bread/crackers they serve! Excellent trio of spreads for the grilled pita....
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Make a reservation, don't go there in a rush, and sit back and eat your face off! Great service, great Mediterranean food, and great wine selections. The lamb is amazing - and I don't eat lamb! LOL...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For a non squid lover, I really loved their grilled squid appetizer. It wasn't rubbery at all...on the contrary, it was very tender and the flavor was quite refreshing. My favorite is the lamb...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A-Ma-Zing.You must go. Now.We started with Greek Salad, Spanakotiropita, and the most amazing grilled octopus you will ever eat. Seriously...it's so good. It's very simple...lemon, olive oil, and some...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm really not sure what folks are raving about. Our most recent visit to Kokkari was very disappointing. We went mainly because it was nostalgic. We had one of our first dates there....
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Always a great experience here at Kokkari. The ambiance is fantastic. It's a warm and cozy feel with great food selections! They used to have a great beat salad app, but it hasn't been offered in a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I went here for our anniversary, and it was great, we had great service, great wine and amazing food. We happened upon Kokkari by a recommendation from a friend who lives in San...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
now, if you read my reviews you will see that i am not so generous when it comes to a 5-star rating.however, even despite the fact that they had a whole (poor, defenseless) dead Sonoma lamb skinned...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
consistently good. great for lunch or dinner. when the weather is warm they open the windows for a full-on mediterranean experience. it has a cozy vibrant charm about it. truly a unique experience....
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Consistently good food and pleasant service. The appetizers are where they shine. Trying the spreads is a must, but you also must get the octopus, spinach filo, zucchini cakes and everything else....
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008