Sens invites you to experience a culinary adventure through the sun-drenched Mediterranean.

Executive Chef Vernon Morales infuses the exotic spices, lush flavors and traditional techniques indigenous to these lands with a modern sensibility and the freshest local ingredients. Seasonally inspired desserts, created by our Pastry Chef Lorena Morales complements our Farmer’s Market driven menu. Our extensive wine list, featuring many of California’s most popular vineyards, is also a continuation of our menu and includes the Southern Mediterranean regions of Italy, Spain, Greece, and North Africa.

Ambience abounds at Sens with beautiful stonework, exposed wooden beams, oversized leather chairs and exquisite tableware. Our original Spanish zinc bar, hand crafted custom family table, tiled wood-burning oven and dynamic open kitchen are just a few of the elements that make Sens special and also characterize our menu’s rustic sophistication. Overlooking the historic Ferry Building, Justin Herman Plaza, and the Bay Bridge, Sens’ rich interior textures are juxtaposed by some of the most spectacular views in San Francisco.

Sens Restaurant specializes in private and semi-private events including corporate luncheons and dinners, wedding and cocktail receptions, after work gatherings or any other type of occasion for groups of 15 to 500 guests. Our spacious Biada Lounge, intimate La Marsa Room and sunny outdoor event spaces all offer unique and inviting locations to hold your special event. Buy-outs of the entire restaurant are also available. We do offer special event amenities; please inquire with our Event Manager for additional details. Our focus here at Sens, is our genuine hospitality and friendly professional service combined to create a truly memorable experience.

Sens Fact Sheet

Opened: October 2007

Address: 4 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA 94111

Phone Number: (415) 362-0645 Restaurant, (415) 627-0747 Events Office

Web Address: www.sens-sf.com

Proprietor: Kais Bouzidi                              

Executive Chef: Vernon Morales                                                           

Special Events: Rachel Lewis and Cristina Pérez

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Special Features: Enchant your guests in one of our intimate spaces with stunning views of the Ferry Building and San Francisco Bay

Design: Beautiful stonework, exposed wooden beams, oversized leather chairs and exquisite tableware. The round domed brick ceiling at the entrance, the series of rugged rock walls and a beamed ceiling, an impressively long pewter-topped bar, the expansive open kitchen and the beautiful views looking out over the Ferry Building and the Bay Bridge.

Event Hours: Monday-Friday: 11:30 am - 2:30pm 3:30 - 10:00 pm

Credit Cards: American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Corkage Fee: $40 per bottle

Food & Beverage Minimums

Our food and beverage minimums are based upon the desired space, whether it is semi-private or private, time of day, day of the week and month of the year.  

Basic Wine & Beverage Information

All beverages, including coffee and tea, are charged based on consumption.

DISPLAYED RECEPTION MENU (DISPLAYED AT STATIONS)

Choose 4-5 items for light appetizers, 6-7 items for medium and 8 or more for heavy appetizers.

We recommend one piece per person of each item you select for all guests to enjoy.

______Chef’s Selection of Seasonal Spreads with Grilled Flat Bread, serves 6 guests                       $28 per platter

______Wood Oven Baked Flat Bread chef’s choice or vegetarian, serves 6 guests                       $21 each flatbread

______Pacific Oysters with traditional garnishes                                                                        $48 per dozen

______Grilled, Roasted and Raw Vegetables, 20 person minimum                                                    $11 per person

______Artisanal and Farmstead Cheese Platter, 20 person minimum                                              $20 per person

______Charcuterie Platter, 20 person minimum                                                                               $20 per person

______ Paella, saffron rice, chicken, spanish chorizo, gulf prawns, 20 person minimum                 $22 per person

RECEPTION APPETIZER MENU (PASSED AND STATIONED)

Appetizers are priced by the piece and must be ordered in a minimum quantity of 20 pieces per item.

______Lamb Sliders, tzatziki, tomato jam, iberico cheese, sesame brioche                                                 $9 each

______Kobe Beef Sliders, cheddar, house made pickle, Sens special sauce, sesame brioche                        $9 each

______Mini Free-Range Chicken Kebab, chimichurri                                                                                 $6 each

______Grilled Organic Vegetable Kebab, harissa, yogurt marinade                                                            $4 each

______Avocado Crostini, pecorino                                                                                                          $5 each

______Grilled Wild Gulf Prawns, chermoula                                                                                             $6 each

______Crispy Fried Olives, smoked mozzarella, calabrian chilis, aioli                                                        $3 each

______Mini Chicken Meatballs, san marzano tomato sauce                                                                     $4 each

______Dungeness Crab & Prawn Cakes, cucumber aioli                                                                           $8 each

______Lentil & Chickpea Falafel, garlic cream yogurt                                                                              $5 each

______Arancini                                                                                                                                     $3 each

______Goat cheese puffs, sun dried tomato and kalamata olive                                                                $4 each

______Moroccan Empanadas, chicken tagine                                                                                           $5 each

______Moroccan Empanadas, kale, goat cheese, winter squash                                                                $5 each

______Chicken Croquettes, quince marmalade                                                                                         $5 each

______Spinach & Feta Tartlets, raisin & pinenuts                                                                                     $5 each

RECEPTION DESSERT SELECTIONS (DISPLAYED AT STATION)

Reception desserts are priced by the dozen and must be ordered in a minimum quantity of 24 pieces. 

Please note that all menus are seasonal and that some prices and/or items may change.

Doz.- 2 DOZ MIN

______ Crème Brulee Tartlets (nut free)                                                                                         $38 per dozen

______ Cream Puffs (nut free)                                                                                                       $38 per dozen

______ Brownies Bites (nut free)                                                                                                   $36 per dozen

______ Chocolate S’more Tartlets (nut free)                                                                                    $36 per dozen

______ Fresh Fruit Tartlets (nut free)                                                                                             $38 per dozen

______ Lemon Meringue Tartlets (nut free)                                                                                      $36 per dozen

______ Cheesecake Bites, graham cracker crust (nut free)                                                               $38 per dozen

______ Almond Financiers                                                                                                             $32 per dozen

______ Chocolate Buttermilk Cupcake, mascarpone cream (nut free)                                             $42 per dozen

______ Vanilla Buttermilk Cupcake, passionfruit buttercream (nut free)                                         $42 per dozen

______ Vegan Vanilla Cupcake, vanilla frosting                                                                            $42 per dozen

______ Chocolate Pot de Crème, Chantilly (gluten free, nut free)                                                   $38 per dozen

______ Cookie Plate: French Macarons (gluten free), Raspberry Shortbread (nut free), Chocolate Chip (nut free),

Almond Biscotti                                                                                                                          $42 per dozen

Please note that all menus are seasonal and that some prices and/or items may be subject to change.

KEBAB LUNCH $36- fattoush salad with kebab and 3 mezze served family style

All menu items and guest count estimates are due 2 weeks prior to your event date. 

Final guest counts are due 72 business hours prior to your event date.

Mezze - Select three, each additional mezze $7/guest

______ marinated beets, pistachio, yogurt

______ roasted eggplant salad, golden raisin, spiced pumpkin seed, tahini dressing

______ traditional hummus, pita bread 

______ crispy potato, urfa aioli 

______ orange, olives, red onion, basil, olive oil

______ roasted cauliflower, romesco

______ blistered asparagus, capers, lemon

______ pepperonata, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil

______ lentil & chickpea falafel, tahini yogurt

______ farro salad, feta cheese, roasted tomato, pomegranate molasses, parsley, red onion

Kebab - Select one, each additional kebab is $10/guest

______ steak anticucho kebab

______ marinated chicken kebab

______ vegan lamb kofta, tahini

______ paprika shrimp skewer, lemon juice, parlsey

______ grilled cremini mushrooms, peppers, onion, gremolata

**Add baklava for $5/guest

Please note that all menus are seasonal and that some prices and/or items may be subject to change.

2 COURSE LUNCH $39- served family style

All menu items and guest count estimates are due 2 weeks prior to your event date. 

Final guest counts are due 72 business hours prior to your event date.

Salad - Select one

______ caesar, romaine hearts, garlic croutons, garlic-anchovy dressing, grana padano

______ arugula, strawberries, parmesan cheese, balsamic vinaigrette

______ fattoush, little gems, cherry tomatoes, persian cucumbers, feta, mint, toasted pita, lemon vinaigrette

Main - Select one, each additional entrée $10/guest

______ roasted whole chicken, polenta, rosemary, lemon

______ seasonal wood fired pizzas

______ paella, chicken, sofrito, saffron rice (also available vegetarian) ........................add $11 per guest

______ casarecce pasta, peas, asparagus

______ cauliflower couscous, zucchini, spinach, peas, mint, currants, curry oil (vegan)

Please note that all menus are seasonal and that some prices and/or items may be subject to change.

2 COURSE LUNCH $39- served family style

All menu items and guest count estimate are due 2 weeks prior to your event date.

Final guest counts are due 72 business hours prior to your event date.

To Start - Select one

______ grilled octopus, chickpeas, fennel, citrus........................add $5 per guest

______ mediterranean spreads, cucumber-dill tzatziki, beet hummus, hummus

______ chicken meatballs, san marzano tomato sauce, feta

Main - Select one, each additional entrée $10/guest

______ roasted whole chicken, polenta, rosemary, lemon

______ seasonal wood fired pizzas

______ paella, chicken, sofrito, saffron rice (also available vegetarian) ........................add $11 per guest

______ casarecce pasta, peas, asparagus

______ cauliflower couscous, zucchini, spinach, peas, mint, currants, curry oil (vegan)

Please note that all menus are seasonal and that some prices and/or items may be subject to change.

3 COURSE LUNCH $42- served family style

All menu items and guest count estimate are due 2 weeks prior to your event date.

Final guest counts are due 72 business hours prior to your event date.

To Start - Select one

______ grilled octopus, chickpeas, fennel, citrus........................add $10 per guest

______ mediterranean spreads; cucumber-dill tzatziki, beet hummus, hummus

______ chicken meatballs, san marzano tomato sauce, feta

Salad - Select one

______ caesar, romaine hearts, garlic croutons, garlic-anchovy dressing, grana padano

______ arugula, strawberries, parmesan cheese, balsamic vinaigrette

______ fattoush, little gems, cherry tomatoes, persian cucumbers, feta, mint, toasted pita, lemon vinaigrette

Main - Select one, each additional entrée is $10/guest

______ roasted whole chicken, polenta, rosemary, lemon

______ seasonal wood fired pizzas

______ paella, chicken, sofrito, saffron rice (also available vegetarian) ........................add $11 per guest

______ casarecce pasta, peas, asparagus

______ cauliflower couscous, zucchini, spinach, peas, mint, currants, curry oil (vegan)

Please note that all menus are seasonal and that some prices and/or items may be subject to change.

3 COURSE LUNCH $52- served family style

All menu items and guest count estimate are due 2 weeks prior to your event date.

Final guest counts are due 72 business hours prior to your event date.

To Start - Select one

______ grilled octopus, chickpeas, fennel, citrus........................add $10 per guest

______ mediterranean spreads; cucumber-dill tzatziki, muhamarra, hummus

______ chicken meatballs, san marzano tomato sauce, orzo, feta

Main - Select two

______ roasted whole chicken, polenta, rosemary, lemon

______ seasonal wood fired pizzas

______ paella, chicken, sofrito, saffron rice (also available vegetarian) ........................add $11 per guest

______ casarecce pasta, peas, asparagus

______ cauliflower couscous, zucchini, spinach, peas, mint, currants, curry oil (vegan)

Sweets - Select one

______ flourless chocolate cake (gluten free, nut free)

______ coconut panna cotta with seasonal curd (nut free)

______ chocolate pot de crème, chantilly cream (nut free)

______ carrot cake, brown butter cream cheese frosting (nut free)

______ seasonal fruit trifle (nut free)

Please note that all menus are seasonal and that some prices and/or items may be subject to change.

4 COURSE LUNCH $62- served family style

All menu items and guest count estimate are due 2 weeks prior to your event date.

Final guest counts are due 72 business hours prior to your event date.

To Start - Select two

______grilled octopus, white beans, kale........................add $10 per guest

______ mediterranean spreads, cucumber-dill tzatziki, beet hummus, hummus

______chicken meatballs, san marzano tomato sauce

Salad - Select one

______ caesar; romaine hearts, garlic croutons, garlic-anchovy dressing, grana padano

______ arugula, strawberries, parmesan cheese, balsamic vinaigrette 

______ fattoush; little gems, cherry tomatoes, persian cucumbers, feta, mint, toasted pita, lemon vinaigrette

Main - Select three

______roasted whole chicken, polenta, rosemary, lemon

______seasonal wood fired pizzas

______paella, chicken, sofrito, saffron rice (also available vegetarian) ........................add $11 per guest

______casarecce pasta, peas, asparagus

______cauliflower couscous, zucchini, spinach, peas, mint, currants, curry oil (vegan)

Sweets - Select one

______ flourless chocolate cake (gluten free, nut free)

______ coconut panna cotta with seasonal curd (nut free)

______ chocolate pot de crème, chantilly cream (nut free)

______ carrot cake, brown butter cream cheese frosting (nut free)

______ seasonal fruit trifle (nut free)

Please note that all menus are seasonal and that some prices and/or items may be subject to change.

3 COURSE DINNER $78- served family style

All menu items and guest count estimate are due 2 weeks prior to your event date.

Final guest counts are due 72 business hours prior to your event date.

Salad - Select one salad

______sens' caesar, romaine hearts, garlic croutons, garlic-anchovy dressing, grana padano

______butter lettuce salad, artichoke, peas, radishes, parmesan cheese, herb buttermilk dressing

______fattoush, little gems, cherry tomatoes, persian cucumbers, feta, mint, toasted pita, lemon vinaigrette

Main - Select three

______roasted bavette fillet, red wine sauce

______charcoal grilled prime ny steak, green peppercorn sauce…………add $12 per guest

______free range chicken breast, roasted chicken jus

______seared salmon, beurre blanc, seasonal vegetables

______cauliflower couscous, kale, oyster mushrooms (vegan)

______casarecce pasta, peas, asparagus, spinach cream sauce, pancetta (also available veterarian or vegan)

______california market fish, selection changes daily…………add $12 per guest

______paella, saffron rice, chicken, spanish chorizo, gulf prawns, roasted pepper…………add $11 per guest

Sweets - Select one

______ flourless chocolate cake (gluten free, nut free)

______ coconut panna cotta with seasonal curd (nut free)

______ chocolate pot de crème, chantilly cream (nut free)

______ carrot cake, brown butter cream cheese frosting (nut free)

______ seasonal fruit trifle (nut free)

Please note that all menus are seasonal and that some prices and/or items may be subject to change.

3 COURSE DINNER $78- served family style

All menu items and guest count estimate are due 2 weeks prior to your event date.

Final guest counts are due 72 business hours prior to your event date.

To Start - Select two

______chicken or lamb meatballs, san marzano tomato sauce (please circle one)

______ grilled octopus, white beans, kale ……………………add $10 per guest

______dungeness crab & prawn cakes, cilantro aioli

______mediterranean spreads, mediterranean spreads, labneh, hummus, muhammara

______lentil and chickpea falafel, cucumber salad, tahini dressing (vegan)

______braised chicken lollipops, garlic, tarragon sherry wine sauce

Salad - Select one

______sens' caesar, romaine hearts, garlic croutons, garlic-anchovy dressing, grana padano

______butter lettuce salad, artichoke, peas, radishes, parmesan cheese, herb buttermilk dressing

______fattoush, little gems, cherry tomatoes, persian cucumbers, feta, mint, toasted pita, lemon vinaigrette

Entrée - Select three

______roasted bavette fillet, red wine sauce

______charcoal grilled prime ny steak, green peppercorn sauce…………add $12 per guest

______free range chicken breast, roasted chicken jus

______seared salmon, beurre blanc, seasonal vegetables

______cauliflower couscous, kale, oyster mushrooms (vegan)

______casarecce pasta, peas, asparagus, spinach cream sauce, pancetta (also available veterarian or vegan)

______california market fish, selection changes daily…………add $12 per guest

______paella, saffron rice, chicken, spanish chorizo, gulf prawns, roasted pepper…………add $11 per guest

Please note that all menus are seasonal and that some prices and/or items may be subject to change.

3 COURSE DINNER $78- served family style

All menu items and guest count estimate are due 2 weeks prior to your event date.

Final guest counts are due 72 business hours prior to your event date.

To Start - Select two

______chicken or lamb meatballs, san marzano tomato sauce (please circle one)

______grilled octopus, white beans, kale ……………………add $10 per guest

______dungeness crab & prawn cakes, cilantro aioli

______mediterranean spreads, mediterranean spreads, labneh, hummus, muhammara

______lentil and chickpea falafel, cucumber salad, tahini dressing (vegan)

______braised chicken lollipops, garlic, tarragon sherry wine sauce

Entrée - Select three

______roasted bavette fillet, red wine sauce

______charcoal grilled prime ny steak, green peppercorn sauce…………add $12 per guest

______free range chicken breast, roasted chicken jus

______seared salmon, beurre blanc, seasonal vegetables

______cauliflower couscous, kale, oyster mushrooms (vegan)

______casarecce pasta, peas, asparagus, spinach cream sauce, pancetta (also available veterarian or vegan)

______california market fish, selection changes daily…………add $12 per guest

______paella, saffron rice, chicken, spanish chorizo, gulf prawns, roasted pepper…………add $11 per guest

Sweets - Select one

______ flourless chocolate cake (gluten free, nut free)

______ coconut panna cotta with seasonal curd (nut free)

______ chocolate pot de crème, chantilly cream (nut free)

______ carrot cake, brown butter cream cheese frosting (nut free)

______ seasonal fruit trifle (nut free)

Please note that all menus are seasonal and that some prices and/or items may be subject to change.

4 COURSE DINNER $85- served family style

All menu items and guest count estimate are due 2 weeks prior to your event date.

Final guest counts are due 72 business hours prior to your event date.

To Start - Select two

______chicken or lamb meatballs, san marzano tomato sauce (please circle one)

______ grilled octopus, white beans, kale ……………………add $10 per guest

______dungeness crab & prawn cakes, cilantro aioli

______mediterranean spreads, mediterranean spreads, labneh, hummus, muhammara

______lentil and chickpea falafel, cucumber salad, tahini dressing (vegan)

______braised chicken lollipops, garlic, tarragon sherry wine sauce

Salad - Select one

______sens' caesar, romaine hearts, garlic croutons, garlic-anchovy dressing, grana padano

______butter lettuce salad, artichoke, peas, radishes, parmesan cheese, herb buttermilk dressing

______fattoush, little gems, cherry tomatoes, persian cucumbers, feta, mint, toasted pita, lemon vinaigrette

Entrée - Select three

______roasted bavette fillet, red wine sauce

______charcoal grilled prime ny steak, green peppercorn sauce…………add $12 per guest

______free range chicken breast, roasted chicken jus

______seared salmon, beurre blanc, seasonal vegetables

______cauliflower couscous, kale, oyster mushrooms (vegan)

______casarecce pasta, peas, asparagus, spinach cream sauce, pancetta (also available veterarian or vegan)

______california market fish, selection changes daily…………add $12 per guest

______paella, saffron rice, chicken, spanish chorizo, gulf prawns, roasted pepper…………add $11 per guest

Sweets - Select one

______ flourless chocolate cake (gluten free, nut free)

______ coconut panna cotta with seasonal curd (nut free)

______ chocolate pot de crème, chantilly cream (nut free)

______ carrot cake, brown butter cream cheese frosting (nut free)

______ seasonal fruit trifle (nut free)

Please note that all menus are seasonal and that some prices and/or items may be subject to change.

SENS BUFFET MENU (SUBJECT TO ROOM & MINIMUM OF 20 PERSON)

Select 1 Salad, 2 Entrees and 2 Sides for a Lunch Buffet starting at $60/guest.

Select 2 Salads, 3 Entrees and 2 Sides for a Dinner Buffet starting at $90/guest.

All item selections must be received 2 weeks prior to event.

Salads

______caesar, romaine hearts, garlic croutons, creamy garlic-anchovy dressing, parmesan

______fattoush, little gems, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, feta, mint, toasted pita, lemon vinaigrette

______baby lettuces, dried fruit, manchego, spiced almonds, sherry vinaigrette

______quinoa, black olives, cucumbers, herb vinaigrette +$1 per person

______green lentil, aromatic vegetables, sherry vinaigrette +$1 per person

______farro, roasted butternut squash, grilled chicories, champagne vinaigrette +$1 per person

______roasted beets, citrus & coriander +$1 per person

______pasta penne, roasted vegetables, charred tomato vinaigrette +$1 per person

______poached chicken, tarragon, almonds, creamy mustard dressing +$3 per person

______seared beef, peperonata, shaved parmesan +$5 per person

Entrees

______paella, saffron rice, chicken, spanish chorizo, gulf prawns, roasted pepper

______market fish, seasonal accompaniments

______slow roasted prime rib, traditional accompaniments +$15.50 per person

______brined heritage turkey breast, natural jus +$14 per person

______marinated california leg of lamb, olive tapenade +$15.50 per person

______slow roasted organic pork loin, fruit mostarda +$5 per person

Sides

______roasted fingerling potatoes, garlic & herbs

______fire roasted seasonal vegetables

______truffled penne pasta and cheese gratin

______potato, leek and gruyere cheese gratin

Please note that all menus are seasonal and that some prices and/or items may be subject to change.