Marlowe

4.4

2906 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Opened in 2010 and relocated to its current location in 2014, Marlowe is a New American bistro located in San Francisco’s Soma neighborhood in the former COCO500 space.

Brought to you by Executive Chef Jennifer Puccio and award-winning San Francisco designer Ken Fulk, Marlowe focuses on classic comfort foods with flavorful twists, like Chef Puccio’s signature Marlowe Burger, seasonal poulet vert, brussels sprouts chips and quail egg topped steak tartare.

Taking inspiration from the butcher shops of the past, Marlowe is designed with a sleek but comfortable feel, featuring white subway tiles, white marble, deep blue banquettes, wood block tables and specials listed on rolls of butcher paper.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Bar Wed–Sun 2:30 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 777-1413
Website
http://www.marlowesf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jennifer Puccio

Location
500 Brannan St., San Francisco, CA 94107
Neighborhood
SOMA
Cross street
4th St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
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Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Mid-Afternoon Menu
Multiple dates available
Please note during this time we will be offering a limited menu and drinks. Our dinner menu will begin at 5 pm.

Popular dishes

Little Gem Lettuces$18.00
shaved vegetables, avocado & citrus vinaigrette
Arugula & Endive Caesar$19.00
Spanish anchovies, crispy capers & parmesan
Charred Octopus$24.00
fava bean hummus, hazelnuts & calabrian chili romesco
Sunchoke Latkes$21.00
cured salmon & smoked crème fraîche
Cauliflower Mushroom Carbonara$26.00
English peas, pea tendrils, black pepper & parmesan
Sautéed Gulf Shrimp$22.00
creamy polenta & green garlic-shrimp butter
Steak Tartare & Smoked Bone Marrow$30.00
harissa, poached quail egg & grilled levain

Mains

Pan Seared Scallops$37.00
satsuma mandarin, kohlrabi salad & citrus buerre blanc
Petrale Sole Meunière$38.00
blue crab, celery root & fennel salad, brown butter, caper & lemon
Poulet Vert$36.00
baby artichokes, savory spring onion bread pudding, swiss chard & lemon-herb jus
Braised Pork Cheeks$34.00
truffle-cheddar twice baked potatoes, broccoli rabe, chili, garlic, pork jus
Marlowe Burger$25.00
caramelized onions, cheddar, bacon, horseradish aïoli & fries
Ribeye Steak Frites$46.00
french fries, herb butter & red wine jus

Sides

Brown Butter Brussel Sprouts$12.00
moroccan spice & lemon
Marlowe Fries$9.00
sea salt & herbs
Miso Butter Spinach$12.00
garlic & lemon
Anson Mills Polenta$14.00
parmesan & salsa verde
Sauteed Wild Mushrooms$16.00
truffle salsa verde

Burger & Bordeaux

Burger & Bordeaux$45.00
The Marlowe Burger paired with an 8oz glass of Château de Cugat, Cuvée Francis Meyer, Bordeaux, France 2015

What 2,906 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Marlowe delights with "consistently the best burger and fries in SF" and a lively atmosphere. The innovative menu crafted by a skilled chef team ensures a "fantastic meal" experience. While service can sometimes be "slow," the friendly staff and exceptional cocktails make this a must-visit pre-Giants game spot.

2,906 Reviews

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Matt
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Food and service was fantastic and the drinks were great. The noise was so bad tho, we had to shout to hear each other almost the entire meal!
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Philip
San Francisco
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I used to love going to Marlowe, and just went back yesterday after several years. I still loved it. I’m going back more often. The food, drinks, service and ambiance are all excellent.
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Ellen
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
It’s a tiny place . It’s expensive and the noise level inside is off the charts . Have to yell to have a lunchtime conversation. Even when the lunch crowd send out, they turn the music up to compensate. BUT… hands down MARLOWE has THE best gourmet burger and fries in San Francisco. Good desserts too. yummy & very attentive waiters .
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Olga
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great, attentive servers. Nice restaurant good food, small serving portions
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Caitin
San Francisco
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Not enough staff for the amt of ppl. Great ambiance tho
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Gerardo
Denver
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Excellent food! One of the best burgers and shrimp cocktails in SF—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared.
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betty
San Francisco
48 reviews
vip
4.0
48 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
excellent service and a very tasty meal - a real neighborhood gem.
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KurianJ
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Burger was less impressive than usual and they ran out of fries as lunch. Something was off.
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erin
San Francisco
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I ordered chorizo baked eggs. There was NO chorizo it was substituted with shredded beef. It was obviously the left overs from the week baked eggs vs what was depicted on the menu. I would have said something but I was a guest and didn’t want to embarrass the person paying. I also recommend the burger to two of the people. Neither liked it. Too much horseradish. Such a disappointment. Will not be going back. Restaurant wasn’t even full for brunch. I guess the writing is on the wall.
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Ruth
San Francisco
155 reviews
4.0
155 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My favorite thing about Marlowe is that they continue to offer the brilliant dessert of their predecessors, the Vacherin. This is the best dessert ever. It has the perfect balance of textures (from crunchiness of the toasted almonds and the meringue contrasted with the softness of the ice cream) to the sweet and bitter (of the chocolate sauce and the coffee ice cream) to the hot and the cold temperatures (the hot chocolate sauce and the ice cream), it is a complete delight. Their other food is also good. I do think the poulet vert should come with accompanying bread (or at minimum a spoon). There is so much soupy goodness that accompanies the chicken, that it makes sense to pair it with something that can soak it all up. Their salad is a bit small for the $20 cost -- it is more like a side salad you'd get as part of an entree, but it is delicious. The service is attentive and professional, and the space is tasteful and cozy without being too closed in (the enormous windows to the street provide an openness and a little "street theater" while eating.
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Marlowe is rated 4.4 stars by 2906 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

500 Brannan St., San Francisco, CA 94107

Additional information

Cross street
4th St.
Neighborhood
SOMA
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Bar Wed–Sun 2:30 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jennifer Puccio
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.marlowesf.com/
Phone number
(415) 777-1413

Marlowe

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Additional information

Mid-Afternoon Menu

Warm Deviled Egg

Brussels Sprouts Chips

Marlowe Fries

Bites

Warm Deviled Egg$4.00

Black Pepper & Parmesan Gougères$20.00

Crispy Brussels Sprout Chips$14.00

Beer Battered Green Beans$17.00

Starters

Little Gem Lettuces$18.00

Arugula & Endive Caesar$19.00

Charred Octopus$24.00

Sunchoke Latkes$21.00

Cauliflower Mushroom Carbonara$26.00

Sautéed Gulf Shrimp$22.00

Steak Tartare & Smoked Bone Marrow$30.00

Mains

Pan Seared Scallops$37.00

Petrale Sole Meunière$38.00

Poulet Vert$36.00

Braised Pork Cheeks$34.00

Marlowe Burger$25.00

Ribeye Steak Frites$46.00

Sides

Brown Butter Brussel Sprouts$12.00

Marlowe Fries$9.00

Miso Butter Spinach$12.00

Anson Mills Polenta$14.00

Sauteed Wild Mushrooms$16.00

Burger & Bordeaux

Burger & Bordeaux$45.00

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