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A lush, modern South Indian restaurant in San Francisco’s Fillmore District, Copra brings the coastal flavors of Kerala and Tamil Nadu to life with seasonal heirloom ingredients, inventive seafood curries, and refined small plates in a tropical, design-forward setting.
Hours
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Monday | 5–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1700 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415) 873-0795
Website: https://www.coprarestaurant.com/
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Copra – San Francisco – a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant
Chef Srijith Gopinathan’s return to San Francisco’s dining scene is a love letter to the cuisine of his home state of Kerala, on the southwestern coast of …
Reviews
Mary Maldonado
Indian food? Yes, please. This place is absolutely wonderful, so much so that its décor literally made me feel like getting married there. I love spaces with high ceilings where you can truly appreciate the scale and openness of the area, and this place delivers exactly that. The décor is beautiful, filled with lush plants that add freshness and elegance throughout the space.
What really caught my attention was the service, which is excellent. Servers, bartenders, bussers, and food runners all work seamlessly together, everything is perfectly organized and flows effortlessly. It’s an ideal spot to visit with friends and enjoy an amazing time.
And the highlight for me: dessert. I tried two different ones.. I don’t remember their names, but they were both absolutely delicious. A perfect ending to a truly lovely experience.
… moreWhat really caught my attention was the service, which is excellent. Servers, bartenders, bussers, and food runners all work seamlessly together, everything is perfectly organized and flows effortlessly. It’s an ideal spot to visit with friends and enjoy an amazing time.
And the highlight for me: dessert. I tried two different ones.. I don’t remember their names, but they were both absolutely delicious. A perfect ending to a truly lovely experience.
Jeanette Mathews
Beautiful place, solid food, quick service. It wasn’t quite our party favorite. Good food, a few standout amazing dishes, and a few that didn’t quite hit for us. Mostly personal preference.
The standout dishes were the octopus (so tender), butternut squash (not really unique, but extremely scrumptious), cod steamed in banana leaf, lamb curry, and desserts.
We wish there’d been some rice on the side to eat the sauces with, we often felt the dishes had way more sauce than the small breads could use up.
Poori balls are my personal favorites – absolutely knockout punch you in the face flavor.
… moreThe standout dishes were the octopus (so tender), butternut squash (not really unique, but extremely scrumptious), cod steamed in banana leaf, lamb curry, and desserts.
We wish there’d been some rice on the side to eat the sauces with, we often felt the dishes had way more sauce than the small breads could use up.
Poori balls are my personal favorites – absolutely knockout punch you in the face flavor.
June Wong
couldn’t see a name on the outside of the restaurant, so it was mysterious, in a good way! The atmosphere is amazing with lots of great decor. One thing to note, if you want a quieter atmosphere, ask for a table upstairs.
We started with the Orange Ruby (non alcoholic) and Yatri cocktails. Excellent taste on both.
The server recommended for the two of us selecting two dishes, each from the small medium and large sections of the menu.
– Swiss Chard Vada – nice spice kick, good texture
– Gunpowder Goli Vadai – I was afraid this might be too spicy, but it was perfect. Great texture. Great coconut chutney accompanies this.
– Hot Butter Squids – great, not chewy. A little spicy.
– Thattkudada Fried Chicken – really yummy. Boneless. Loved the masala crumbs.
– Southern Kerala, shrimp mango curry- really yummy. Liked the egg appam accompaniment. Lots of sauce, would’ve been great with rice to soak it up with.
– Lamb Shoulder Chettinad – so tender! Boneless. Served with kal-dosai. Also lots of sauce, would’ve been so good to have some rice with this as well.
For dessert, we split a watalappan. Super tasty, like a flan. Butterscotch cream with it was really good too.
Excellent food, service and atmosphere. I think that coming when the restaurant opens for the evening probably helped to guarantee good food and service. Perhaps some of the other reviews that said otherwise were for diners who came when it was busier.
It is a pretty expensive dinner, but I can definitely see why the price is so – there’s a lot of care and creativity put into the dishes.
… moreWe started with the Orange Ruby (non alcoholic) and Yatri cocktails. Excellent taste on both.
The server recommended for the two of us selecting two dishes, each from the small medium and large sections of the menu.
– Swiss Chard Vada – nice spice kick, good texture
– Gunpowder Goli Vadai – I was afraid this might be too spicy, but it was perfect. Great texture. Great coconut chutney accompanies this.
– Hot Butter Squids – great, not chewy. A little spicy.
– Thattkudada Fried Chicken – really yummy. Boneless. Loved the masala crumbs.
– Southern Kerala, shrimp mango curry- really yummy. Liked the egg appam accompaniment. Lots of sauce, would’ve been great with rice to soak it up with.
– Lamb Shoulder Chettinad – so tender! Boneless. Served with kal-dosai. Also lots of sauce, would’ve been so good to have some rice with this as well.
For dessert, we split a watalappan. Super tasty, like a flan. Butterscotch cream with it was really good too.
Excellent food, service and atmosphere. I think that coming when the restaurant opens for the evening probably helped to guarantee good food and service. Perhaps some of the other reviews that said otherwise were for diners who came when it was busier.
It is a pretty expensive dinner, but I can definitely see why the price is so – there’s a lot of care and creativity put into the dishes.
Uday Ramesh
Today I visited Copra in San Francisco and had a wonderful dining experience. The ambiance is stunning, modern, lively, and beautifully designed, making it perfect for a relaxed evening or team outing. We tried a few dishes that were creative and full of flavor, with a great balance of traditional and contemporary Indian influences. The presentation was impressive, and the food tasted fresh and well-crafted. The bar area adds great energy to the place, and the service was attentive without being intrusive. Overall, Copra offers a unique upscale Indian dining experience and is definitely worth visiting if you’re in San Francisco.
… moreAkshat Devrani
We dined in on a Friday evening to celebrate a special occasion.
Our favorites were the Black Truffle Appam and the King Mackerel (Karavali style).
Preparation and portions were great, presentation was good but not highly impressive.
Cocktails were not very impressive either.
Service felt rushed, and all the tables for 2 were cramped up in a poorly lit corner.
TLDR: Food and service both did not meet my expectations.
… moreOur favorites were the Black Truffle Appam and the King Mackerel (Karavali style).
Preparation and portions were great, presentation was good but not highly impressive.
Cocktails were not very impressive either.
Service felt rushed, and all the tables for 2 were cramped up in a poorly lit corner.
TLDR: Food and service both did not meet my expectations.
Amanjot Singh
It was my 3rd time here. Went for a team dinner. We tried all the vegetarian items on the menu and fried chicken.
The fried chicken is one of the best things on the menu. Also loved gunpowder vadai, cauliflower curry, all the chaat dishes.
We did not have a reservation but luckily called them and got one table.
… moreThe fried chicken is one of the best things on the menu. Also loved gunpowder vadai, cauliflower curry, all the chaat dishes.
We did not have a reservation but luckily called them and got one table.
Kshitij Bodhankar
Copra is easily one of the best dining experiences in San Francisco. Warm and vibrant atmosphere. The menu is unique — every dish is full of bold, layered flavors that feel both comforting and elevated.
The drinks are creative, the presentation is stunning, and the food tastes even better than it looks.
If you are visiting SF, I’d say, do check this place out. If you are a local, this will probably be a one or two-visit place. Def recommended.
… moreThe drinks are creative, the presentation is stunning, and the food tastes even better than it looks.
If you are visiting SF, I’d say, do check this place out. If you are a local, this will probably be a one or two-visit place. Def recommended.
Mika Notme
Copra lived up to its reputation in every way possible. From the eclectic earthy vibe to the creative cocktails & the authentic dishes – reminded us of home cooked South Indian specialities. Service was attentive and friendly. Definitely a memorable experience for Indian food lovers.
… moreAnuva Agarwal
Very nice food! We got the biryani and uttapam which were really good! The highlight was the shrimp roast. For dessert we got the watalappan which was interesting. The cocktails were pretty strong! Can’t wait to go back and try out more things!
… moreBen Teich
Copra is a standout — refined yet soulful cooking in a stunning space. The lamb was tender and richly spiced, the mackerel smoky and complex, the spicy shrimp vibrant with heat, and the scallops delicate yet deeply flavorful. The chutneys added bright, addictive notes to everything. Service was warm and attentive, the lighting flattering, noise levels low, and the room itself is beautiful with soaring ceilings and lush greenery. Highly recommend trying Copra for some amazing Indian flavors!
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