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Café Sebastian, San Francisco, CA

Café Sebastian

4.3
4.3
34 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian
545 Sansome Street, San Francisco, CA 94111-2702

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Innovative
Cafe Sebastian is a relaxed, all-day cafe located adjacent to the iconic Transamerica Building in San Francisco. Helmed by acclaimed Chef Brad Kilgore, Cafe Sebastian offers a carefully curated menu featuring freshly baked pastries, expertly crafted coffee, and savory dishes that highlight Kilgore’s signature approach to approachable yet refined flavors. With a focus on casual, friendly service in a warm atmosphere, the cafe is an ideal destination for patrons seeking quality dining in the heart of the city.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 34 people are saying

Café Sebastian reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café Sebastian offers an eclectic and visually striking menu, with dishes like the "best crab cakes ever" and tantalizing winter salad. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and cozy ambiance. Ideal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this "great hidden gem" boasts an inviting space in the heart of the city.

34 Reviews
  1. Cathy VIP

    San Francisco17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have now been here twice and loved it both times! The food is both fresh and delicious, with quite original combinations. The pistachio dessert - which I have now have twice:) - is incredible. The service both times has been attentive and pleasant.

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  2. Sven VIP

    Hawaii7 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Confused staff combined with a confusing menu that lacks quality. Burger served cold in a to go box?

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  3. Jeannie

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant for the food, service and ambiance!!

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  4. BARBARA VIP

    San Francisco30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Services staff was amazing! friendly, helpful, thorough and helpful. food. was tasty. large portions. during the lunch hour the noise level was very loud but as time went on it lessened. the ice cream was the best i ever eaten. It was definitely a fun experience to visit the Transamerica Redwood grove first. that was also an outstanding experience as well.

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  5. Kate VIP

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The winter salad was indulgent with tantalizing flavor combinations in each bite. The tortellini was decadent. Appreciated the attentive service. Great addition to the neighborhood!

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  6. Preetha

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sweet little spot with a creative menu. The plates are visually striking. The stuffed dates! The crab cake! The beef tartare! Having half bottles on the list is not often seen, but it’s a great way to try a few different bottles for date night! Daniel did a great job and was very informative. The ambiance of this place will bring me back again!

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  7. sara VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was great! The meal was very good and some standout dishes like the Trout! Overall a very good experience and it is a cool space!

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  8. Michelle

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a very strange experience. When I tried to book on OpenTable, it showed that it was all booked out for Sunday morning. Then the next day I was able to make a reservation for 10 AM. When we arrived, no one was there save one or two other tables. I ordered for three people. We waited an exceptionally long time then my eggs came so heavily salted that I could not eat them they brought my goddaughter‘s breakfast sandwich with wilted yellowing greens on top that looked really old and my young son of eight years had to wait and wait to be served. When they finally brought his breakfast, they did not scramble the eggs, but bought them as runny sunny side up but no eight-year-old I know will eat. They had to redo the eggs and the whole thing ended up being a kind of fiasco with my son melting down. They ended up comping our meal which was reasonable. But wasn’t the magical experience I was looking for. The interior the restaurant is very beautiful and the surrounding neighborhood is wonderful. 

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  9. Ryan

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great hidden gem (not for long) underneath the city’s tallest landmark. Great food and service…

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  10. Ray VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our dinner at Cafe Sebastian. The food was amazing! We had the lamb shank and crab cakes. Service was great too. We got to meet the Chef who was very friendly. We will definitely be back again soon.

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Café Sebastian is rated 4.3 stars by 34 OpenTable diners.

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  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. San Francisco
  5. Financial District / Embarcadero

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Café Sebastian

545 Sansome Street, San Francisco, CA 94111-2702

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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