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Prospect, San Francisco, CA
Award-winning

Prospect

4.7
4.7
2706 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
Prospect is from the team behind San Francisco's acclaimed Boulevard. Partners Nancy Oakes (James Beard award-winning chef/owner of Boulevard), Pam Mazzola and Kathy King, have created a convivial venue that pays tribute to contemporary American cuisine. Whether it's a cocktail and a bite at the bar, a casual meal at the communal table, guests will receive exceptional hospitable service. A warm modern space in the heart of SOMA, Prospect has become an anchor for the community.
A separate dining room is available for private events.

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Private dining

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 247-7770 ext. 1
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Pamela Mazzola
  • Private party facilities
    Prospect restaurant is the perfect location for your next special event. We offer a spacious and fully private setting, with menus tailored specifically for your event. Prospect is available for buyout events of up to 160 guests for seated events and up to 200 guests for receptions.
  • Private party contact
    Casey Hunt: (415) 247-7770
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    SOMA
  • Cross street
    Folsom
  • Parking details
    Validation available for one hour at Hill Plaza Parking, entrance available on Folsom between Spear and Embarcadero, half a block from Prospect.
  • Public transit
    MUNI N or T light rail to Embarcadero and Folsom, <br />MUNI Bus to Temporary Transbay Terminal <br />or <br />BART to Embarcadero
  • Entertainment
    Now serving Weekday Lunch! 11:30 to 2:00, Monday through FridayAward winning fine dining happy hour on Weekdays:drinks and snacks from 4pm to 6pm Monday through FridayBar Menu now served daily exclusively in the Bar and Lounge area from 5:30 - closing
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Prime Rib Fridays!

    Multiple dates available
    Roasted Koji marinated Ribeye, twice baked potato, creamed spinach, popover Friday Night Wine Night Join our Sommelier, Will, every Friday and experience the thrill of tasting exclusive selections, from our award-winning list to our cellar hidden gems. Limited quantities of these exceptional wines await!
    Prime Rib Fridays! Photo

Offers

  • Oyster Fest - Every Wednesday in the Bar 4-6pm

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Wed - 5:00 PM - 8:45 PM
    Dive into midweek bliss at our Bar & Lounge every Wednesday for our mouthwatering oyster special from 4-6 PM. Enjoy Fresh Shucked Beausoleil Oysters (3pc) paired perfectly with select cocktails and wines.

    Oyster Fest - Every Wednesday in the Bar 4-6pm Photo

What 2,706 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Great for fine wines

  • San Francisco

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Prospect offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "phenomenal" dishes and "impeccable" service. The modern California cuisine is complemented by a sophisticated yet casual ambiance. Highlights include perfectly cooked seafood, creative meat dishes, and an "excellent" wine list. Despite some minor critiques, Prospect remains a "bright star on the San Francisco food scene."

2,706 Reviews
  1. Seth

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Sorry but this was a disaster. 45 minutes to appetizers. Slow to refill drinks. 1:15 to get entrees. 2 of these were inedible - not even close to al dente undercooked pasta and essentially warm, raw lobster.

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  2. ron

    San Francisco

    37 reviews

    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good, but not great, and very expensive. Upbeat atmosphere. Nice lighting and flowers. Service was very good.

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  3. Nina

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Recently had my birthday dinner here with a party of 7. It was truly wonderful. Highly attentive and friendly service from start to finish and the owner even stopped by to greet us and wish me happy birthday. We ordered nearly all the appetizers and loved them all, the lobster arancini was a universally loved option. Mains were also excellent, especially the pork chop and the risotto with scallops. Throughout our meal we worked through several bottles of wine which were chosen by their sommelier, who was delightful. We all left happy, well fed, and I can't wait to return!

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  4. Susan

    Richmond

    77 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What a great place! Everything was awesome. Good. Service. Even the lady’s room

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  5. Suzie

    San Francisco

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a WONDERFUL ANNIVERSARY DINNER THERE and Gloria (our waitress) was AWESOME as was the whole team at Prospect

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  6. Maddy

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prospect is one of my favorite places to dine in the city!!!! The food is consistently incredible, the service is excellent, and the overall vibe is great for many occasions. I always leave happy and excited to come back for my next meal!!!

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  7. Denny

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    A nice menu of California cuisine, and the servings were generous. But my pork chop was too salty, the noise level was on the high side, service was sluggish (although attentive), and we generally felt it was pricey for what you got.

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  8. Vivian

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We actually ate at Prospect twice this past week. On Saturday, there was a three hour drop-in Tacos and Margaritas Happy Hour that was so much fun. Bar Manager Abe was making his fantastic margaritas that day, I had the tamarindo version, and it was very, very good. Chef Agustine was the guest chef in the kitchen that day, making his famous ceviche, and guacamole appetizers, and both pork carnitas and shredded beef street tacos that were so good. There was also the most divine churros, with a chocolate dipping sauce. We showed up early with a group of five, ordered several rounds of everything, and reluctantly left at six PM. It was a fun special event, with lots of delighted people there. It was announced to Prospect’s email list, so I was very happy I was signed up for that. A couple of days later we had another amazing dinner on Monday night. I started with the lovely pear and beet salad, my friend started with a dramatic tuna tartare with these puffy shrimp chips, really good! Then I had perfectly cooked scallops on a bed of yummy white beans. My friend ordered the pork chop, that he was so very happy with. I begged for one bite and it was amazing: tender, juicy, with some kind of wonderful sauce drizzled over it. We barely had room to share the addictive Frozen”Snickers” Bon Bon for dessert. We drank a great bottle of Reverdy Ducroux Sancerre with our meal, and together with the warm and efficient service, had another great night at Prospect.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our wedding anniversary with friends at Prospect and were once again blown away by the food and service. To start, the Ahi tuna tartare had a perfect hint of spice, while the golden beet and Asian pear salad, paired with whipped feta, was simply sublime. For our mains, the halibut was beautifully light and flaky, and the risotto, topped with scallops, was nothing short of spectacular. Dessert was the perfect finale—the coconut and banana semifreddo offered a lovely balance of tartness, and the "Snickers" bon bon was just as decadent as we remembered.

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  10. Andrew

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Good not amazing food, very corporate sterile dining experience.

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FAQs

Prospect offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 247-7770 ext. 1.

Prospect is rated 4.7 stars by 2706 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Prospect

300 Spear Street, San Francisco, CA 94105

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Folsom
  • Neighborhood
    SOMA
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Validation available for one hour at Hill Plaza Parking, entrance available on Folsom between Spear and Embarcadero, half a block from Prospect.
  • Public transit
    MUNI N or T light rail to Embarcadero and Folsom, MUNI Bus to Temporary Transbay Terminal or BART to Embarcadero
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Pamela Mazzola
  • Entertainment
    Now serving Weekday Lunch! 11:30 to 2:00, Monday through FridayAward winning fine dining happy hour on Weekdays:drinks and snacks from 4pm to 6pm Monday through FridayBar Menu now served daily exclusively in the Bar and Lounge area from 5:30 - closing
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (415) 247-7770 ext. 1
  • Private party facilities
    Prospect restaurant is the perfect location for your next special event. We offer a spacious and fully private setting, with menus tailored specifically for your event. Prospect is available for buyout events of up to 160 guests for seated events and up to 200 guests for receptions.
  • Private party contact
    Casey Hunt: (415) 247-7770
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