Marlowe

4.4

2907 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood 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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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
Area
SOMA
Cross Street
4th St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
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Additional
Bar Dining

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 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

What 2,907 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
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.

2,907 Reviews

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Bethany
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently a great restaurant. Drinks and food are inventive and great quality.
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Matt
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 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 on 16 November 2024
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 15 November 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 15 November 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 2 November 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 1 November 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 30 October 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 23 October 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 19 October 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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2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

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500 Brannan St., San Francisco, CA 94107

Additional information

Cross Street
4th St.
Area
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

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

Marlowe

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Mid-Afternoon Menu

Warm Deviled Egg

Brussels Sprouts Chips

Marlowe Fries

Bites

Warm Deviled EggUS$4.00

Black Pepper & Parmesan GougèresUS$20.00

Crispy Brussels Sprout ChipsUS$14.00

Beer Battered Green BeansUS$17.00

Starters

Little Gem LettucesUS$18.00

Arugula & Endive CaesarUS$19.00

Charred OctopusUS$24.00

Sunchoke LatkesUS$21.00

Cauliflower Mushroom CarbonaraUS$26.00

Sautéed Gulf ShrimpUS$22.00

Steak Tartare & Smoked Bone MarrowUS$30.00

Mains

Pan Seared ScallopsUS$37.00

Petrale Sole MeunièreUS$38.00

Poulet VertUS$36.00

Braised Pork CheeksUS$34.00

Marlowe BurgerUS$25.00

Ribeye Steak FritesUS$46.00

Sides

Brown Butter Brussel SproutsUS$12.00

Marlowe FriesUS$9.00

Miso Butter SpinachUS$12.00

Anson Mills PolentaUS$14.00

Sauteed Wild MushroomsUS$16.00

Burger & Bordeaux

Burger & BordeauxUS$45.00

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