Zazpi at the Basque Cultural Center • Basque Dining & Private Events

10/05/2026

A fresh addition to the Zazpi menu ✨

Grilled Branzino sea bass with basil sauce, summer squash, & sun-dried tomatoes — a light, flavorful dish made for your next dinner with us 🌿🐟

10/01/2026

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Some meals are worth planning a whole day around, and a classic Basque dinner in California is one of them. These restaurants bring out soup, salad, beans,

09/02/2026

Cheers to another successful festival! Until February! ❤️

08/06/2026

🥩 A longtime guest favorite for a reason ✨

Our Double Pork Chop Basquaise is available every Friday—enjoy it as a lunch special with fries 🍟 or as part of our Friday Prix Fixe dinner, served with creamy mashed potatoes and broccolini. See you tomorrow!

07/31/2026

Zazpi is proud to be a part of this Basque American tradition. Come try our Picon Punch.

07/30/2026

07/23/2026

Sunday Means Basque Lunch! 🍷🍽️

Join us every Sunday for our beloved Boarders Lunch, also known as Basque Lunch—a longstanding tradition at the Basque Cultural Center

✨ Includes soup, salad, cheese, w**e, entrée, dessert, and coffee

Reserve your spot today and experience an authentic Basque tradition at Zazpi!

07/21/2026

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Patrick Thillard has officially joined our team as our new Director of Operations!
Patrick brings over 20 years of world-class hospitality, leadership, and w**e expertise to our tables. Having owned and operated popular dining destinations, he knows exactly what it takes to create unforgettable guest experiences.
A few fun facts about Patrick: 🇫🇷 He’s originally from Toulouse, France. 🍷 He holds a w**e education from Le Cordon Bleu and is a Certified Sommelier (so expect some incredible w**e energy around here!).
In his early career, he spent five years as a firefighter in Paris—meaning he knows exactly how to handle the heat of a busy kitchen and dining room!
Patrick’s passion, service excellence, and operational mastery are going to bring incredible fresh energy to our daily operations, and we couldn’t be luckier to have him.
👋 Next time you’re in, please make sure to say hello and introduce yourself! Patrick loves connecting with guests, and he can’t wait to meet the community that makes our restaurant so special.

07/18/2026

Zazpi and Basque Cultural Center booth at the Bastille Day Celebration at SF Embarcadero Plaza. Stop by and say hi. San Francisco Basque Cultural Center

07/07/2026

We will be closed Aug. 29-30 for our annual celebration. Please join the fun!

📯 Udako Besta 2026 meal ticket sales are now open!

Reservations are now open for Udako Besta 2026, the Bay Area’s biggest Basque summer celebration, August 29–30 at the SF Basque Cultural Center!

See LINK IN BIO (Instagram) or visit
ℹ️ Full details: bit.ly/udakobesta2026
🎟️ Online Meal Tickets: udakobesta2026.cheddarup.com

Come celebrate Basque culture with us featuring:

🎵 Live Music & Dantzaldia with Jean Louis Bergara & Jean Pierre Etchechury, plus a special concert featuring the Menditarrak singing group from the Aldudes Valley!

🤾 Live Pilota Matches featuring Paleta Goma, Handball, and Jai Alai, one of the fastest ball sports in the world!

💃 Folkloric Performances with our own San Francisco Zazpiak Bat Dance Group, Klika, and Elgarrekin Choir

🎬 Basque Film Series sponsored by the BEO Basque Educational Org - a carefully curated selection celebrating Basque cinema. Feature film reveal coming soon!

🍖 The Legendary BCC BBQ steak and rack of lamb. Need we say more?

🏅 Gâteau Basque contest, Mus tournament, and more!

🏨 Staying overnight? Special hotel rates are available on our webpage!

07/03/2026

Reminder we are closed today and tomorrow for Independence Day.

We'll be back to regularly scheduled hours on Sunday, July 5th.

Happy 250th birthday America! 🎆

🇺🇸✨ Happy Independence Day from all of us at Zazpi!

Please note that we will be closed July 3 & 4 in observance of the holiday.

Wishing everyone a safe Fourth of July! 🎆