The Parthenon

Mediterranean restaurant · Union Square

The Parthenon

Mediterranean restaurant · Union Square

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582 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102

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Greek mezes, wine bar, and classic dishes like souvlaki  

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582 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102 Get directions

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$30–50 · Menu

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+1 415 400 4405
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The 14 Best Free Table Bread In SF - San Francisco - The Infatuation

"The Parthenon in Union Square makes a compelling case that not all table bread should be in loaf form. The pita at this Greek spot arrives freshly toasted, crispy, and slightly blistered. Every piece makes for a sturdy vessel that takes on heavy spoonfuls of the accompanying spicy red tomato sauce. Four pieces per person, but if you order one of their fantastic mezethes (tzatziki is your top priority), you’ll get an additional basket." - julia chen 1, patrick wong

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The 14 Best Free Table Bread In SF

"The Parthenon in Union Square makes a compelling case that not all table bread should be in loaf form. The pita at this Greek spot arrives freshly toasted, crispy, and slightly blistered. Every piece makes for a sturdy vessel that takes on heavy spoonfuls of the accompanying spicy red tomato sauce. Four pieces per person, but if you order one of their fantastic mezethes (tzatziki is your top priority), you’ll get an additional basket." - julia chen 1, patrick wong

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The Parthenon is solid, but we’re not in a rush to go back - Review - San Francisco - The Infatuation

"With a name like “The Parthenon,” you might expect a space with some marble columns, a sculpture perhaps—just a faint whiff of antiquity. Instead, this Union Square Greek restaurant feels like it was halfway to becoming a clubstaurant before it lost interest. Big dangling orbs are the only sources of light and there’s loud dance music thumping in the background, but with tightly packed tables and banquettes mostly occupied by families, it isn’t exactly a Big Night Out destination. video credit: Patrick Wong And while the dining room may be slightly confused, the large menu sticks to the classics with mezethes like tzatziki and hummus as well as various souvlaki making up the bulk of the mains. It’s a mixed experience. The entrees—in particular the pomegranate souvlaki and lavraki—are excellent, while the spanikopita and other small plates are misses. Even so, it’s a solid choice if you’re in the area and need a decent restaurant that won’t be overrun with tourists. Walk-ins on weekdays are easy, but make reservations on weekends or be okay with bar seating. Food Rundown photo credit: Patrick Wong House Pita Four pieces of pita (per person) arrive toasted with a ramekin of tomato sauce that’s slightly spicy and parsley-heavy. We’re grateful to start the meal with this. photo credit: Patrick Wong Tzatziki You should order this. It’s creamy with just a slight sourness. Wisely ration out the included basket of pita, or order extra to ensure you get every last drag of this. photo credit: Patrick Wong Fried Sardines The skin’s crispy, but the meat is a little dry and could use some salt. But if you’re especially fond of these little guys, they’re still worth trying. photo credit: Patrick Wong Spanikopita The outside is crispy and flaky as it should be, but the remaining layers are doughy and the filling, while tasty, is scant. We’d skip this. photo credit: Patrick Wong Roka Salad Arugula, beets, fennel, and goat cheese. It’s a fine salad and similar to ones you’ll find at a lot of other restaurants in the city. It could do with more cheese. photo credit: Patrick Wong Lavraki The mediterranean sea bass is moist, flaky, and big enough to split with another person. It’s simple with just some lemon and fennel, but it’s delicious. photo credit: Patrick Wong Pomegranate Souvlaki The three finger-sized pieces are surprisingly filling. Make sure to swipe each bite of beef through the pomegranate molasses and garlic yogurt. photo credit: Patrick Wong Yogurt Baklava This dessert has potential, but like the spanikopita, the outside is crunchy and the interior is soggy. It gets the job done if you need something sweet, but feel free to leave this off your order." - Patrick Wong

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San Francisco’s Hottest New Restaurants, November 2024

"The Parthenon is a new Greek restaurant from the owner of Gyros and Tzatziki, set in Union Square. For dinner, expect a roster of classic Greek dishes, such as octapodaki (octopus with lemon, capers, and olive oil), pastitsio (a layered, baked pasta dish with ground beef), and garides souvlaki with prawn skewers. The lunch menu overlaps with many of the dinner options but with the notable addition of four pita sandwiches at $14 each, which come with salad or fries." - Dianne de Guzman, Lauren Saria

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San Francisco’s New Restaurant Openings

"The Parthenon is an upscale Greek restaurant and wine bar in Union Square that’s open for lunch and dinner daily. The long menu has a bunch of sharable stuff, manti, and meat-heavy entrees with lamb souvlaki and pork chops along with gyro sandwiches and Greek salads during lunch." - ricky rodriguez, julia chen 1

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Stacia Mattan

Google
Stopped for lunch and had a wonderful experience. The service was incredible with our server offering suggestions for favorite dishes. We started with a zucchini cake appetizer that was outstanding. I had steak skewers and my friend had seafood pasta. For dessert we had chocolate truffles and baklava. We finished with Greek coffee which was heavenly. 10 out of 10!

Josh Montero

Google
I love Greek food. Not just gyros and baklava, I love all kinds of Greek food. It's been a long time since I had any that impressed me the way .y meal at The Parthenon did. Having actual Greek beer enhanced the experience, but the Moussaka was sublime and... yes, I did have baklava, which was superb. The place is cozy and has a really nice feel to it. You definitely need reservations for dinner, but lunch allows you to walk right in. Very impressed with the ambience, service, and particularly the food.

viviana suarez

Google
I celebrated my birthday at The Parthenon, and it was a truly memorable dinner with friends. The food was amazing, and the service was beautifully kind and attentive throughout the night. They even surprised us with cake and music, making the evening extra special. The Parthenon is the best place to go if you want great food, warm service, and a celebration you’ll remember!

Mark D

Google
This place is a lot in all the good ways. People breaking plates, dancing and the longest guitar solo I've ever heard (35min). The food itself was fantastic so no complaints there. I would note that the souvlaki plates do not come with rice or side salad to be sure to get an appetizer.

Bryan Johnson

Google
This was $70 worth of food! Was it good? Yeah, sure. But the portions are ridiculously small for the prices. Lamb chops were overcooked and had to have them remake it. Better off going to Souvla. Way cheaper and better portions.

Fiona Aoun

Google
Food was all very enjoyable…tried fried zucchini cakes calamari and prawn skewers. Only let down was the seating next to the kitchen and toilet walkway despite making a reservation… which meant we listened to the noisy dishes being washed whole time. Staff were good to acknowledge our feedback.

Taneil Jolly

Google
Enjoyed a super warm and cozy evening at this recently opened restaurant, located near union square. Here you’ll find authentic yet refined Greek food. This restaurant is great for sharing dishes. My mom and I shared the pita bread & hummus for starters along with spanakopita, sea bass,and prawns for our entrees. The fish was super succulent and cooked to absolute perfection! The rest of our dishes were unfathomably delicious. From the sauces to the presentation, everything exceeded our expectations. Lastly the service was stellar, water and plates were topped up and cleared regularly. Super friendly staff. 100% Recommend.

Clariza B

Google
I had a great experience visiting The Parthenon while on a visit to SF. I came with my friend last weekend and we loved everything. First, the food! We had a few different dishes, but the octopus was my favorite. Highly recommend. The ambience was nice. It was a lounge feel with some great music playing. I loved it. The service here was top notch. You can tell the team here works very hard to make every guest feel welcomed and happy. Can’t recommend this place enough and I can’t wait to come back next time I’m in SF.

Ana Rita G.

Yelp
Being from Europe it's tough to find good quality food in the US, so this definitely exceeded expectations. The food was perfectly cooked and it was great quality and fresh ingredients. Everyone was super nice and fast service. What I enjoyed the most was the ambiance, it's a great place to go for dinner and drinks before a night out, or even just drinks - really cool vibes

Dasha M.

Yelp
Me and my manager went here for lunch. The ambience and the service was amazing. We listened to recommendations and loved all the dishes. Especially their sauce with home made pita bread. Definitely will come back soon.
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Kathy W.

Yelp
I'm going to first say that my experience was amazing, I did get it to go as I do lots of my food during my travels but I went to pick it up myself. It's just a couple of blocks of Union square. When I walked into the new restaurant new to me open 6 months! The atmosphere on a Friday early dinner time was fun and vibrant the restaurant was half full which for the city is pretty good that early I went to pick up my food and was greeted at the bar by a wonderful gentleman who let me know would be a few minutes late but I was already early. I sat down and enjoyed a wonderful glass of retina wine and if you know Greek wine please try the wine if you don't try a California one unless you're open-minded I do like a Greek wine. The most wonderful thing about the atmosphere and the restaurant is the bartender he gave me some history of retina wine and he was engaging in it was simply nice to sit there and enjoy my 15 minutes of waiting and enjoying a glass of wine. I got a few small plates of the beets the dolma and the spanakopita. Oh my the spanakopetia was fantastic the dolmas were great the grains in the rice were perhaps slightly Al dente but the spices and the flavors were delicious the beat were good they were the best dipping sauce for my slice of pita bread but I would have preferred them if they were roasted in house more in a chunky manner so that I knew they were not from a can. Overall I love the place I'd like to enjoy a meal there and to go food was nice oh and one nice really strong Factor being someone who gets food to go quite a bit is they put a bed of arugula below all the food to go to absorb this steam and the heat so that the food didn't get soggy it looked good and it was such a smart thing to do so kudos to them. Yay great that a new restaurant is open in SF and highly recommend it.
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Natalia G.

Yelp
We were recommended this restaurant by a family member and we were thoroughly impressed. We ordered the kolokithokeftethes as an appetizer and they were absolutely delicious. The crunchy outside and the hot soft zucchini inside was amazing. As my main dish I ordered the lamb chops and garlic fries and it was absolutely perfect. The service here was great and the ambience was very calm and mellow. You can really tell this restaurant cares about their customers. This has become my favorite restaurant in San Francisco. Food: 10/10 Ambience: 10/10 Service: 10/10
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Amy W.

Yelp
A few misses here. We visited for lunch on a Friday and had a good experience with a few areas for improvement. The warm bread came out promptly, which was a nice touch, but we were unsure if it was meant for the hummus since the hummus arrived about six minutes later. The zucchini fritters had potential but lacked the crispiness I expected--squeezing the zucchini to remove excess moisture might make a big difference. For my main course, I had the pastitsio. While flavorful, it arrived warm rather than hot, and the texture in the first few bites had a bit of grit. The bathrooms could also use more attention--one toilet was clogged, and there were paper towels scattered on the floor. Despite these minor misses, the staff was friendly, and the ambiance was pleasant. With a few tweaks, this place could easily elevate the dining experience!
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Dhanya J.

Yelp
Food was really great - from the warm pita bread and pico they brought at the beginning, to the zucchini fritters, to the chickpea wrap everything was delicious. Service was great as well and the place was a cute date spot and had a large serving of wines that I didn't get to try this time. Will definitely go back!
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Helena A.

Yelp
Everything was perfect! We (party of 3) had an early dinner before seeing a musical. Dinner reservations was at 5:30. The restaurant was empty except for another table. By the time we left, it had filled up. We ordered cocktails and a beer, the platter (not on the menu), steak skewers and the grilled octopus. Everything was delicious. We found out they opened 8 months ago!
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Karen Z.

Yelp
This place is awesome! We recently visited for my husband's birthday and had a great time. We ordered the Hummus and Spanakopita to start, and both were delicious. I especially liked the pita bread that they brought out - it was so soft and pillowy! For the main, I ordered the Makaronia which was also good. It would be nice to see a few more vegetarian main options, but given the number of Mezethes options you could probably just make a full meal out of those if you wanted to. My friends and I split the Greek Fries with our main dishes, and they were also very tasty. We also liked the ambience. The Parthenon is a nice restaurant, without being overly flashy or extravagant. Because of the pacing of the meal, we were able to spend more time there and not feel like we were being rushed through. Thus, I think this is a perfect place for a birthday dinner or other social event! One more thing: if you are planning on visiting, I would recommend getting a reservation. This place is close to Downtown and Union Square, and so reasonably it gets busy. We came on a Wednesday at 6pm, and it was pretty crowded! I'm not sure what the wait would have been since we had a reservation, but something to keep in mind.
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Bri W.

Yelp
Exquisite as always! The octopus is a must-have for us! The soup was amazing!! So flavorful! My tastebuds overflowed with joy when consuming the yogurt baklava!! The lavender (blackberry?) tea was delish! A bit bitter for me but with a giant dash of honey worked wonders. The lamb skewers were grilled medium rare to perfection. And oooowww boy!!! The cauliflower was very tasty with the perfect amount of seasoning. I loved the mussels as well!! Always amazing! And even better company. Meeting the waitresses and seeing Cemo again really topped off our experience. Loved the ambiance! And I'm already looking forward to our next visit! Conveniently located a minute away from DNA Salon. Seems to be a new ritual of ours!
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Judy T.

Yelp
A gem of a restaurant. My husband's aunt and uncle were visiting SF and had selected this restaurant for lunch. It was walking distance from their hotel . The owner was friendly and so was the staff. The food itself was quite good. The gyro was excellent. The sampler platter was delicious and had a nice variety of hummus, tzatziki sauce, and beets with a tray of fresh pita bread.my uncle really liked the seafood pasta , it had a nice amount of pasta. The lemony Greek soup was very good also! We had a nice experience at this restaurant and plan to come back to try some other dishes!
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June W.

Yelp
TL:DR - relaxed but upscale dining, nice atmosphere, good food Atmosphere - cool, hip, high ceilings, nice light flooring, cool lights, comfortable chairs, relaxed upscale dining (does that sound oxymoronic?). When we arrived (weekday early pre-show dinner), they were working on the door/lights. The lights kept dimming/brightening, leading us to laugh that the prices were going up and down! The service was pretty good. I could see they were pretty new at this, as the servers could be a little more polished. But they were trying hard. The owner was taking our orders and seemed very intent on making sure all was good. Food: - We got some pita bread with a dip. Not sure what it was, somewhat sweet. Good pitas. Tasted less like pitas we've had before, and more (in a good way) like a Jacob's Cream Cracker - nice density, and they were a little hard (which I liked). - The Avgolemono Soup was good. It was different from other avgo soups I've had (I guess each place makes their own take on it). Good lemon taste, may have done with a little more lemon taste. - The Pomegranate Souvlaki was interesting. Nicely spiced. Love the yogurt sauce that it sat in. - The Lavraki was good, but a bit surprising. I wasn't expecting a whole intact fish, head to tail. I was thinking it was going to be a filet. It was good, nice tender flesh. The waiter offered to de-bone it for me, but I declined, I was good with doing it myself. Might be note on the menu that it comes this way, not as a filet. There was a huge party that came in after we did, so the place was bustling when we left. The staff was hustling to serve all the customers, so good job!
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Pam M.

Yelp
I visited The Parthenon with a fellow Yelper for lunch today. We were greeted by the owner, Cem, who is Turkish & were seated near the front. The dining room is light & brightly filled with natural light & had high ceilings & beautiful & comfortable velvet seating. We chose the sautéed eggplant & tomatoes which went well with the pita which was presented at the beginning of our meal. We also shared the octopus which was perfection, super tender & probably one of the best octopus dishes that I've had in San Francisco. We shared the pomegranate souvlaki entree which was very good but we agreed that the octopus was probably our favorite dish that we tried. Always save room for dessert! We shared the yogurt baklava, which was light & flaky, not too sweet & the tangy yogurt offset the sweetness from the honey perfectly. I will return to try more items & have the octopus again. Very friendly & warm service from Cem. Teşekkürler! Since it was a Sunday, parking is generally free on most streets & I parked a few blocks down the hill on Sutter between Montgomery & Kearny. The Sutter Stockton garage is a few blocks away from the restaurant too.
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Alix J.

Yelp
The food was great I enjoyed the authentic Greek food. We had the Greek pasta and the lasagna. Seva the server who took our order and brought us the food and drink was great really enjoyed her. The place was small with another side for private events.
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Mary S.

Yelp
Our group of 5 came to The Parthenon during a business trip. The staff was so friendly and we enjoyed the atmosphere which was welcoming to weary travelers. Great wine list and multiple options (Greek and other) by the glass. Appetizers and pita were delicious and everyone enjoyed their entrees. Highly recommend the pomegranate souvlaki. The portions were generous. Overall wonderful experience!
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Emily J.

Yelp
We had an excellent meal here before seeing a show at San Francisco Playhouse. They are only a 2-3 minute walk apart and the positive reviews on Google and Yelp made this an easy choice and, after our meal, a choice I'm so glad I made. Most everything on the menu sounded good so we selected a few mezethes to share. While they are considered small plates, all were generous portions. We shared the mydia (mussels), kriti (cheese dip), kolokithokeftedes (zucchini cakes), and keftedes (Greek meatballs--theirs are sausage shaped). They also brought a basket with warm, soft pita bread and another dip, very fresh with a hint of mint. Everything was very good--especially the mussels, cheese dip, zucchini cakes... oh wait, everything was equally delicious. Everyone was friendly from the moment we walked in and our server provided great recommendations and checked in often.
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Raymond G.

Yelp
The food, service and ambiance was amazing. My wife and I dinner here to sample the menu and we were very impressed. The clams and mussels in their starter menu is delicious as well as their lamb dishes. Unfortunately, they did not have their fried sardines as I was told it was seasonal, so I'll have to stop by again. The staff is quick and friendly and the restaurant was very nice to dine in. Now here's the thing, it's right next to union square, so the parking is extremely challenging. So if you're planning on driving here, I recommend the garages nearby or just uber it. The baklava could be a little more crispier, see ya next time we're in the area!
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Anita H.

Yelp
A very pleasant meal everytime! One of the group favorite is the octopus (which I can't seem to get a photo of because we devour it way too quickly). I look forward to our next visit.
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Nora K.

Yelp
The tables were too small.. I was touching my neighbors.. The food was mediocre at best.. I actually couldn't eat the whole grilled fish cuz it just tasted bad .. not baby friendly.. the service staff were polite and fast.

P M.

Yelp
Top Quality food, Ambience and service. When at SFO will be back to this place. The family enjoyed every dish. Hopefully it's service and quality remains the same.
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Wayne K.

Yelp
We came after a show for a few drinks and appetizers, and would highly recommend coming. The service was friendly, warm and had a family feel. It was clear that the service team were having a good time and it showed. We had the clams 4.25/5 and Greek salad 4/5. Both were great but would probably try a different salad next time. Would get the clams again. We will be back!

I K.

Yelp
I was in San Francisco for a conference, left a busy hotel and looked for a quote place to sit down, and maybe eat something. So happy I stumbled across this place. Authentic healthy Mediterranean food is incredibly hard to find, especially by a massive hotel. I loved the food, the service, and the quiet corner at the end of the bar where I worked on my iPad. Kept coming back... highly recommended.
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Yvonne L.

Yelp
I loved it all! Moussaka and fried smelt. Yummy in my tummy. Love the hip crowd but not the loud music. Thank you Elif for taking time to explain menu to my senior parents.
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Sara S.

Yelp
Service was great! Our waitress was truly the sweetest and most attentive person in the world! The restaurant is new and very beautiful. The food was great! I loved the sampler. You get to try a lot without committing to a large portion. We ordered a few different items. My favorite was the chicken.

Jessica P.

Yelp
Nice cute restaurant. Food taste was just okay though and have definitely eaten tastier Greek food. The kababs weren't juicy and soft and lacked any Greek flavors.

James A.

Yelp
Sat down and didn't get our food until over an hour later. For what we got when it arrived, it was also way overpriced. $26 for one plate of two chicken skewers and another $8 to have it with unseasoned california mix veggies that looked like it came from a freezer bag. Tables were packed so tightly together there was maybe 6-12 inches of space between each one. Speaking of tables, there were way too few servers for the number of tables management was trying to jam in there. The servers themselves were working hard and doing their best, just put in an impossible position of having to cover way too many tables. The music was way too loud and chaotic. It was difficult to hear the person across from you. Overall, a terrible experience and I couldn't recommend it any less. The place needs to take out some tables, lower the music, and hire a few more servers.
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Vol T.

Yelp
Great food and service. Seva was awesome. Atmosphere is fun and lively. I believe it's new so it's popular, definitely get reservations. Love the wine flights! My favorite was the pomegranate souvlaki. We'll definitely be back.
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Jackie W.

Yelp
They've only been open for 3 months but this place was PACKED on a Saturday night. Thankfully they were able to seat us at the bar where we met the owner Cem who made this one of the best dining experiences I've had in a while. He was so personable and greeted everyone at the bar and made us all feel so welcome and at home. Free pita and dip, what's not to love! We started with the Melitzanosalata and Octapodaki and both were incredible. Eggplant and tomato were so refreshing with the SF heatwave in full effect and the grilled octopus was charred to perfection. Mains were the Lamb souvlaki and Pomegranate Souvlaki. The lamb was delicious, tender and juicy. Paired with tzatziki it was the perfect combination of flavors. The pomegranate however, was the absolute star of the show. Meat was 10/10 and I couldn't get enough of the spinach with garlic yogurt and pomegranate molasses. Each bite was a delicious combination of smoky, savory, and refreshing Mediterranean flavors. I would come back for just this alone. Last but most definitely not least, dessert. The baklava was flakey and jam packed with nuts. The crunchy texture contrasted beautifully with the sweet, nutty filling. Sitting on a bed of greek yogurt it was the perfect combination of sweet and tart. As someone who loves textures, this was heaven. Downtown San Francisco has no shortage of good restaurants but this is not just another Greek restaurant--it's a feast of authenticity where traditional flavors are celebrated. If you want a taste of Greece, save your money and instead of booking a flight, come here!!
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Robert C.

Yelp
A new addition this year to Union Square. The food is delicious and service is superb. The interior is modern, trendy, and nice. You would be equally comfortable to grab a quick casual bite, have a work lunch meeting, or bring a date.
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Ryan M.

Yelp
Definitely get the lamb chops. My friend had the lamb souvlaki and it was good but really didn't hold a candle to the lamb chops. He thought that was because of the chimichurri but it is also just such tender meat on the chops. The Greek salad and hummus were very very good as well. Wish I had gotten a bit more pita with that delicious hummus but the fries from my main helped to clean up the last of the hummus just fine. I don't think my review really has anything to say about service or ambiance both were just fine but the food was so good that it was one of my favorite bites in the city after a 2 week stay.
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Gary H.

Yelp
It was great, we didn't have a reservation for 4 people and they set us up outside with a nice heater to keep us warm. The food took a bit to get but was good. I had the seafood pasta, it tasted great but was light on the seafood for me. I was hoping for larger portions and more. The sangria was tasty. Very friendly staff.
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Robert J.

Yelp
You want Greek in the city! Boom it's here. And that sweet, knowledgeable Samira...she directed my choices to a T! Being Lebanese been around a lot of Greek food amd They are to the top. Now it's small and classy so perfect for a date with your loved one. A business meeting not so. Regardless phenomenal job with making my only night in the city a very special one.

Scot S.

Yelp
Wonderful Greek Food at reasonable prices. Make sure to order the chocolate truffle ice cream.
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Darria C.

Yelp
I ordered the Solomos dish and it was absolutely delicious! The salmon was cooked fresh and had a beautiful flavor. Service was a little slow, but it was quite busy when we arrived (on a Friday night). Glad we made reservations. Hospitality was perfect. I'm not from this area but would def come back in the future when visiting San Francisco!
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William R.

Yelp
Dropped in for lunch with a party of 5 and were seated immediately. Our server was friendly, attentive and kept us topped off on water. Food-wise, everything our group had ordered was really good. Modest beer selections and a nice wine list. The Interior decor was upscale and inviting. Cant wait to visit again to try some other dishes!
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E G.

Yelp
We came with our dear friends for holiday fun!!! Everything was wonderful!!! The zucchini cakes were light and creamy and perfectly crisp on the outside! The cheese dip was decadent; creamy and great flavor and pita was lovely, warm and lightly crisped! Tzatziki wonderful as well! Pomegranate beef was excellent and their lasagne like pasta was lovely! Pomegranate spritz was light and refreshing and their turkish 'ouzo' was great!!! The only thing to work on is more rosemary in the greek salad!!! The baklava was really great. Not too sweet, the pistachio was amazing and thick, great flavor and texture! and chocolate truffle was amazing!!! Like Ganache but lighter! Service was impeccable! Attentive and very smooth!!!! We chatted with the owner who was gracious and welcoming!!!! BRAVO!!!!! The restaurant is lively!!!!
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Dawn R.

Yelp
Hotel we stayed at reccomended. Even gave us an envelope to take for the server to open. Whatever is inside you get for free! Ours was an appetizer, $17 value! Server was almost over attentive. Felt like we were watched the whole time. When the bill came I took out my phone to review it and pay online. Server came over and quickly said I will do it on my device. I am not sure if she thought I wasn't going to pay or skip out on a tip? My fault for not scrutinizing the bill because of the interpretation. I ended up paying for the "free" appetizer. Food and ambiance were good.
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Alan N.

Yelp
Great food! The steak skewers were delicious. The entree platter had a good variety of tasty foods.

Petra F.

Yelp
We were running late but within their stated grace period. Upon arrival they had given away our table. No excuse, instead a no show notice from the booking app. That's a first and totally unacceptable.
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Earl C.

Yelp
The meal was excellent and the service was great. The decor and atmosphere is relaxed and fun. The owner greeted us and every table personally and thanked us for coming in. Only suggestion (not a complaint) is to offer a rice pilaf/ yellow rice option. French fries/garlic fries are the only option and rice is very traditional Mediterranean food to complement souvlaki.

Jo-Annie S.

Yelp
Wow! What an amazing lil gem in downtown SF. We stumbled across it while dropping the kid off at August Hall. The food was so fresh, delicious, the staff were so friendly and Cem the owner, was so attentive and nice! Let me also say, the prices were very reasonable, considering the location! We're def coming back! Oh, and did I mention that the cocktails are yummy too! I had The Parthenon Mojito and my husband had the Lemonade Spritz! Both very refreshing and not too sweet! If you're in the area, check it out!
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I Be E.

Yelp
Parthenon came up on a new restaurant search and looked like a casual and fun place to try. The service, food and vibe was spot on. The hamburger, pasta, lamb chops and steak souvlaki, each, had its own unique flavor. Good food and service with a smile. A nice way to start a night in the City.
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Chris T.

Yelp
We dined at the Parthenon on Sunday 26 January with local friends while visiting San Francisco. We had eaten there when it opened up in August and just happened to have been served by the owner that day. I left a previous and generous review. This visit moved me to write another review about an unfortunate experience we had last week. We arrived at 6:30 pm and sat immediately. Understandably, the server was all business and returning frequently to get our order as we caught up and chatted. We eventually ordered our food. It was ok...to be sure, don't expect traditional Greek food: Greeks would never put pickles with their souvlaki or salsa with pita. We received our bill, paid and continued our conversation. The waitress approached our table and said she needed us to leave as she had a reservation she wanted to seat. I've never had this happen before so we were a little suprised...she came back again within 5 mins to again and request we depart. She stated the group was unhappy and she needed to take care of them. I would like to note we were at a 4 person table. There was a table of 2 sitting next to us who arrived and had finished eating long before us. Next to that was another 2 person table that was empty. It was 7:45 PM, was her new reservation for 8 or 7:30? Why did they not ask the 2 person table and take the empty table to account for the 4 seats they needed? Why was the reservation's unhappiness more important than our happiness? Bottom line, we were very disappointed with the experience; our business and will not be recommending it or returning.
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Marcus G.

Yelp
Downtown San Francisco has a brand new Mediterranean restaurant that you have to try! The Parthenon is the newest endeavor by chef Cemo who brings his twist on authentic Mediterranean dishes to San Francisco's Union Square. The vibe is homey and the service is great. We tried a number of his signature dishes and they were all worth mentioning! And can't forget about their wine based cocktails. My favorite dishes were the grill octopus and the Greek pasta. They reminded me of my time spent traveling through Greece. If you're looking for an authentic experience and delicious pan-Mediterranean wines and mezes, The Parthenon is the spot for you!
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Kiely C.

Yelp
Environment was clean and modern and inviting. Service was superb. The hummus and warm pita was delicious. I got a gyro and fries that I would absolutely order again!
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Jessica C.

Yelp
Highly recommend this place! Food is delicious, wine selection is fantastic and the service is phenomenal! Been here 3 times and it's place to keep coming back to!
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Kim B.

Yelp
We entered and were greeted with much enthusiasm. They were short staffed but we didn't feel an impact of this. The food is good. You will get a solid meal here.

D L.

Yelp
Passed this place recently which is how I noticed it was even open in the area. Chose not to deposit $15/pp on my credit card to reserve a table with 24 hr cancellation policy even if I had to forfeit 1k OpenTable points. Food was so-so. My dish reminded me of lasagna with a Greek cheese twist. Underwhelmed but I am to blame for choosing that dish. Service wasn't great. At least twice servers swung by our table to check if everything was alright w/o establishing eye contact nor stopping long enough for us to say or ask anything. Both were looking at nearby tables vs at us when they swung by. We didn't bother to look at dessert menu since we were already underwhelmed w/dinner but they didn't ask if we wanted dessert until we asked for the check. One upside is they didn't hover over us as we were paying the check on one of those devices as we were calculating the tip. I get it that this place is new. Oh yeah, it was a bit noisy w the music but was still able to hear my dining companion.

Robert C.

Yelp
I think the biggest sin of this place is that it pretends to be a wine bar but they don't take the wine very seriously. They offer a flight of Decoy wines, which are basic wines you can find anywhere (eg. Safeway). And although they have Greek wines they won't say on the menu what grape variety any of them are. And when we asked the waitress if they could talk about the their wines they were clueless. Outside of that, the chicken dish we had was dry. Other food was good. Their pita bread is soft and light. They had a savory eggplant and tomato dish. So not a total loss.
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Hilary W.

Yelp
stellar food and incredible service! don't be bothered by lack of reviews- this restaurant has it all. great service, delicious food, fair pricing, and an elevated atmosphere. we were searching for mediterranean food tonight and the parthenon did not disappoint! for starters we ordered the hummus, tzakiki, and grape leaves and were quite impressed by how quickly the food arrived. pita was warm, and delicious - what more can you ask for? the greek salads we ordered tasted fresh and the lettuce was crisp. yum! for entrees we enjoyed the salmon, chicken souvlaki, and steak souvlaki. delicious all around and praise for their timing of entrees! chicken was so tender and juicy. we adored all our food and Cemo was beyond friendly- we can't recommend this restaurant enough. the parthenon may be a new restaurant to the area but they're prepared to deliver greatness. stop in- you won't regret it. thank you again for such a spectacular dinner! shoutout to Cemo again for his service and friendly mannner, we felt so appreciated for dining with you!