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Marlowe, San Francisco, CA

Marlowe

4.5
4.5
2931 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 43 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

Additional information

  • Location
    500 Brannan St., San Francisco, CA 94107
  • Phone number
    (415) 777-1413
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–14:30 Bar Wed–Sun 14:30–17:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jennifer Puccio
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

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.

Menu

Marlowe's menu was last updated 2023-05-16.

Bites

  • Warm Deviled EggUS$4.00

    aged provolone, pickled jalapeño & bacon

    • Black Pepper & Parmesan GougèresUS$20.00

      Di Stefano burrata & sliced prosciutto

      • Crispy Brussels Sprout ChipsUS$14.00

        lemon & sea salt

        • Beer Battered Green BeansUS$17.00

          spicy french onion dip

          Starters

          • Little Gem LettucesUS$18.00

            shaved vegetables, avocado & citrus vinaigrette

            • Arugula & Endive CaesarUS$19.00

              Spanish anchovies, crispy capers & parmesan

              • Charred OctopusUS$24.00

                fava bean hummus, hazelnuts & calabrian chili romesco

                • Sunchoke LatkesUS$21.00

                  cured salmon & smoked crème fraîche

                  • Cauliflower Mushroom CarbonaraUS$26.00

                    English peas, pea tendrils, black pepper & parmesan

                    • Sautéed Gulf ShrimpUS$22.00

                      creamy polenta & green garlic-shrimp butter

                      • Steak Tartare & Smoked Bone MarrowUS$30.00

                        harissa, poached quail egg & grilled levain

                        Mains

                        • Pan Seared ScallopsUS$37.00

                          satsuma mandarin, kohlrabi salad & citrus buerre blanc

                          • Petrale Sole MeunièreUS$38.00

                            blue crab, celery root & fennel salad, brown butter, caper & lemon

                            • Poulet VertUS$36.00

                              baby artichokes, savory spring onion bread pudding, swiss chard & lemon-herb jus

                              • Braised Pork CheeksUS$34.00

                                truffle-cheddar twice baked potatoes, broccoli rabe, chili, garlic, pork jus

                                • Marlowe BurgerUS$25.00

                                  caramelized onions, cheddar, bacon, horseradish aïoli & fries

                                  • Ribeye Steak FritesUS$46.00

                                    french fries, herb butter & red wine jus

                                    Sides

                                    • Brown Butter Brussel SproutsUS$12.00

                                      moroccan spice & lemon

                                      • Marlowe FriesUS$9.00

                                        sea salt & herbs

                                        • Miso Butter SpinachUS$12.00

                                          garlic & lemon

                                          • Anson Mills PolentaUS$14.00

                                            parmesan & salsa verde

                                            • Sauteed Wild MushroomsUS$16.00

                                              truffle salsa verde

                                              Burger & Bordeaux

                                              • Burger & BordeauxUS$45.00

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

                                                Last updated: 16 May 2023

                                                What 2,931 people are saying

                                                Marlowe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                4.5
                                                4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                • 4.5Food
                                                • 4.4Service
                                                • 4.3Ambience
                                                • 4Value

                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                Review summary

                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                Marlowe charms diners with "fantastic" meals, a "creative menu," and "excellent service." Highlights include "amazing" seafood dishes and the "famous Marlowe burger." Patrons appreciate the lively ambiance, though it's often "very loud." Ideal for pre-Giants game brunches or a date night, Marlowe is a "neighborhood gem" known for its "wonderful" service.

                                                2,932 Reviews

                                                1. Ram VIP

                                                  Washington DC3 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined today

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Great food Made all the safe choices (Brussels, tomatoes, burger) but it was great anyway

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                                                2. Yosef VIP

                                                  San Francisco2 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Amazing food, ambiance and service. Can’t go wrong with anything in the menu, everything is perfect - favorite spot in the city!

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                                                3. Sue VIP

                                                  San Francisco123 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 4
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  Not sure why I haven’t been here in a very long time! The food never disappoints. The brussels sprouts are so good-actually, everything there is good :-) it was a work lunch and everyone really loved their food. We all ordered different things and shared quite a few appetizers. Not one one single complaint!

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                                                4. Alfie

                                                  London1 review

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Food was excellent, refined but generous with complex flavours. The place was buzzing even on a Tuesday

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                                                5. OpenTable Diner

                                                  San Francisco4 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Another amazing meal and even better service! Thank you Patrick and Tim for making us feel so welcome.

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                                                6. Samantha VIP

                                                  New York City1 review

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on 3 March 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Fantastic food and cocktails! We’ll definitely come back again. Got the burger, the Brussels sprout chips, and fried green tomatoes - all 11/10

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                                                7. Carsten

                                                  San Francisco5 reviews

                                                  3.0

                                                  Dined on 2 March 2025

                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                  2. Food 3
                                                  3. Service 4
                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                  Disappointed with the food , they added horseradish on the hamburgers. Did not taste good. The polenta dish was very bland. Too many mushrooms and not enough eggs or polenta

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                                                8. dinerduo VIP

                                                  San Francisco6 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on 1 March 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Great food! Service was great. Highly recommend the Burger for the table, amazing!

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                                                9. Robert VIP

                                                  San Francisco6 reviews

                                                  3.0

                                                  Dined on 23 February 2025

                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                  2. Food 4
                                                  3. Service 1
                                                  4. Ambience 2
                                                  Service was a trainwreck, entrees before appetizers, forgotten food, lost drinks…only plus was that they comped about half the meal

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                                                10. Erin VIP

                                                  San Francisco19 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on 15 February 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Marlowe is just perfect!! my Bestie and I were there for breakfast this morning, and our first impression was this place is so cute and intimate. The service was impeccable, the food was so good. She had a fried green tomatoes and polenta, I had the caramelized onion burger. We loved it so much that after we went to the museum, we went back for a drink afterwards. Excellent spot, very welcoming and super special ♥️

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                                                Marlowe is rated 4.5 stars by 2931 OpenTable diners.

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                                                2 people
                                                19:00
                                                Booked 43 times today
                                                Experiences are available.
                                                Google Map for Marlowe

                                                500 Brannan St., San Francisco, CA 94107

                                                Additional information

                                                • Phone number
                                                  (415) 777-1413
                                                • Price
                                                  $30 and under
                                                • Cuisines
                                                  American
                                                • Hours of Operation
                                                  Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–14:30 Bar Wed–Sun 14:30–17:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
                                                • Dress code
                                                  Casual Dress
                                                • Parking details
                                                  Street Parking
                                                • Payment Options
                                                  AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                • Executive Chef
                                                  Jennifer Puccio
                                                • Delivery & takeout
                                                  Order direct
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