Best Roasted Poultry in San Francisco
3 restaurants compared
Price range: $42.00 – $72.00
Avg recommendation: 92%
Top 3 Roasted Poultry in San Francisco (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 3 restaurants:
- Zuni Cafe — 95% recommended, $72.00 (Hayes Valley)
- The Progress — 94% recommended, $62.00 (Western Addition)
- Mister Jiu's — 86% recommended, $42.00 (Chinatown)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 3 Restaurants Compared
#195% recommend
Zuni Cafe
Hayes Valley·$$$
Roasted Chicken for Two
$72.00
Whole bird roasted in the brick oven with white wine and marjoram, served with warm bread salad.
Tip: Order it as soon as you sit down — it takes a full hour to arrive, which is perfect for starting with oysters and nursing cocktails.
#294% recommend
The Progress
Western Addition·$$$
BBQ Liberty Farms Half Duck
$62.00
Half duck roasted until the skin crisps, served on an oversized platter with fried rice and shishito peppers.
Tip: Order this to share across the table — one half duck generously feeds 2-3 people when eating family-style.
#386% recommend
Mister Jiu's
Chinatown·$$$
Char Siu Quail with Goji Berry and Pine Nuts
$42.00
Roasted quail with Chinese barbecue glaze, tossed with goji berries and pine nuts.
Tip: A signature dish that showcases Chef Jew's technique. Order if you're doing a la carte rather than the tasting menu.