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Octavia

Pacific Heights · New American

1701 Octavia Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109Directions
4.5★★★★★★★★★★802 reviews

People say this restaurant offers a creative tasting menu with dishes like soft shell crab, lamb risotto, and duck confit. They highlight the excellent value of the tasting menu, especially with wine pairing, and the flavorful, well-seasoned food. They also like the attentive and conversational service.

Burgers, New American fare, and 3,617 on-chain check-ins.

Octavia is a $$$ New American restaurant in Pacific Heights, San Francisco. It has logged 4,179 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Friday late nights. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

neighborhood gemfoodiesregulars
MondayClosed
Tuesday5:00 – 9:30 PM
Wednesday5:00 – 9:30 PM
Thursday5:00 – 9:30 PM
Friday5:00 – 9:30 PM
Saturday5:00 – 9:30 PM
SundayClosed
octavia-sf.com

The experience

A focused menu anchored by a burger with a sauce that binds its components. Pan-seared salmon, garlic broccoli, and sweet potato mash round out the repertoire.

Google Places/ updated 118d ago

Why go

Octavia is a small New American restaurant in Pacific Heights with a tight menu and a reputation for its burger. The kitchen also executes pan-seared salmon, garlic broccoli, and sweet potato mash with precision. The room is clean and cozy. Service is friendly. The kitchen moves at its own pace.

Google Places/ updated 118d ago

Fast facts

  • Octavia has 4,179 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Wednesday.
  • Google lists Octavia at 4.1 stars from 20 reviews.
  • Reviewers specifically praise the burger, garlic broccoli, and sweet potato mash.
  • One review calls the restaurant small; another calls it clean and cozy.
editorial/ updated 12d ago

Did you know

Octavia’s Blackbird check-ins span from September 26, 2024 to August 5, 2026, totaling 4,179 all-time check-ins.

editorial/ updated 12d ago

Good to know

  • The restaurant is small. Reserve ahead.
  • Food preparation takes time.
  • The burger's sauce is the key to its construction.
Google Places/ updated 118d ago

Amenities

Meals

DinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWine

Features

Dine-inReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroom

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 12d ago

Full menu

appetizers

  • Housemade Sourdough

    straus butter or ligurian olive oil

    $9.00
  • Hog Island Oyster

    lemon verbena granita, blackberry

    $6.00

small-plates

  • Braised Lamb Dumpling

    spiced tomato sauce, sauerkraut

    $16.00
  • Full Belly Farm Melon

    coriander, coconut labneh, beet tuile

    $14.00
  • Painted Serpent Cucumbers

    dan dan sauce, peanut

    $12.00
  • Abalone & Shrimp Ceviche

    tostada, corn, serrano pepper

    $24.00
  • Grilled Stone Fruit

    stracciatella, caper agrodolce, pangrattato

    $17.00
  • Charred Cabbage

    bintje potato, bagna cauda, avocado

    $16.00

salads

  • Heirloom Tomato

    garlic confit aioli, herbes de provence, sourdough toast

    $18.00
  • Kibo Farm Lettuces

    cherry vinaigrette, almond, mt. eitan goat cheese

    $17.00

pasta

  • Brentwood Corn Lasagna

    parmesan fonduta, shishito peppers, chive

    $28.00
  • Semolina Reginette

    porcini alla cacciatore, rosemary

    $30.00
seed menu intel/ updated 12d ago

No check in signal yet — activity shows up here once people start checking in on Blackbird.

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity134
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Flynet check ins

4,179

Neighborhood

Pacific Heights

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№3

of 14 Pacific Heights spots this month

vs neighborhood median

6.2× the Pacific Heights median

Pacific Heights percentile

Top 25% in Pacific Heights

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 14 Pacific Heights spots.

Last 30 days

134 check ins

−17% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 30Oct 29

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

Thursdaytoday
12a12p11p
MondayClosed
Tuesday5:00 – 9:30 PM
Wednesday5:00 – 9:30 PM
Thursday5:00 – 9:30 PM
Friday5:00 – 9:30 PM
Saturday5:00 – 9:30 PM
SundayClosed

Inside Octavia

The experience

A focused menu anchored by a burger with a sauce that binds its components. Pan-seared salmon, garlic broccoli, and sweet potato mash round out the repertoire.

Google Places/ updated 118d ago

Review signal

4.5

802 Google reviews

$$$

Google Places/ updated 12d ago

Guide

Inside Octavia

The experience

A focused menu anchored by a burger with a sauce that binds its components. Pan-seared salmon, garlic broccoli, and sweet potato mash round out the repertoire.

Google Places/ updated 118d ago

Why go

Octavia is a small New American restaurant in Pacific Heights with a tight menu and a reputation for its burger. The kitchen also executes pan-seared salmon, garlic broccoli, and sweet potato mash with precision. The room is clean and cozy. Service is friendly. The kitchen moves at its own pace.

Google Places/ updated 118d ago

Review signal

4.5

802 Google reviews

$$$

Google Places/ updated 12d ago

What to order

Google Places/ updated 118d ago

Full menu

appetizers

  • Housemade Sourdough

    straus butter or ligurian olive oil

    $9.00
  • Hog Island Oyster

    lemon verbena granita, blackberry

    $6.00

small-plates

  • Braised Lamb Dumpling

    spiced tomato sauce, sauerkraut

    $16.00
  • Full Belly Farm Melon

    coriander, coconut labneh, beet tuile

    $14.00
  • Painted Serpent Cucumbers

    dan dan sauce, peanut

    $12.00
  • Abalone & Shrimp Ceviche

    tostada, corn, serrano pepper

    $24.00
  • Grilled Stone Fruit

    stracciatella, caper agrodolce, pangrattato

    $17.00
  • Charred Cabbage

    bintje potato, bagna cauda, avocado

    $16.00

salads

  • Heirloom Tomato

    garlic confit aioli, herbes de provence, sourdough toast

    $18.00
  • Kibo Farm Lettuces

    cherry vinaigrette, almond, mt. eitan goat cheese

    $17.00

pasta

  • Brentwood Corn Lasagna

    parmesan fonduta, shishito peppers, chive

    $28.00
  • Semolina Reginette

    porcini alla cacciatore, rosemary

    $30.00
seed menu intel/ updated 12d ago

Good to know

  • The restaurant is small. Reserve ahead.
  • Food preparation takes time.
  • The burger's sauce is the key to its construction.
Google Places/ updated 118d ago

Amenities

Meals

DinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWine

Features

Dine-inReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroom

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 12d ago

Fast facts

  • Octavia has 4,179 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Wednesday.
  • Google lists Octavia at 4.1 stars from 20 reviews.
  • Reviewers specifically praise the burger, garlic broccoli, and sweet potato mash.
  • One review calls the restaurant small; another calls it clean and cozy.
editorial/ updated 12d ago

Did you know

Octavia’s Blackbird check-ins span from September 26, 2024 to August 5, 2026, totaling 4,179 all-time check-ins.

editorial/ updated 12d ago
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FAQ

How popular is Octavia?

Octavia has logged 4,179 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Octavia busiest?

Octavia is busiest on Friday late nights, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Octavia serve?

Octavia serves New American cuisine.

How expensive is Octavia?

Octavia is in the $$$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Octavia?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Octavia in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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