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Is Zuni Café worth it on a budget?

DependsOn a budget

On a budget, weigh it — Zuni Café isn't cheap for what it is.

$$$

Light pours through the big windows of the wedge-shaped room and the pace is unhurried in the best way. It feels timeless and grown-up, less a scene than a ritual.

Price
$$$
Time
1.5–2 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
Is Zuni Café worth it…
How we verified
  • Opened February 15, 1979; won the James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant in 2003 and Outstanding Service in 2018. · en.wikipedia.org
  • The signature wood-fired roast chicken for two is cooked to order and takes about an hour. · zunicafe.com
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