Marlowe

4.4

2920 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

24 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 40 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

Valentine's Day at Marlowe
US$100.00 per person
14 Feb 2025 only
Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day with our delightful prix fixe menu, offering three exquisite courses for $100 per person. Take your evening to the next level with optional wine pairings from Presqu’ile Wines in Santa Barbara for an additional $50 per person. Every couple will be welcomed with a rose and a glass of bubbly (non-alcoholic options available). Don’t wait—reserve your table now for a Valentine’s Day to remember!
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 2,920 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

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Marlowe delights with "exceptional food and terrific service" and is praised for its "amazing" burgers and inventive menu. Guests enjoy the warm ambiance and attentive staff. Highlights include "fabulous cocktails" and standout dishes like pork cheeks and grilled octopus. Despite occasional noise, it's a "reliable neighborhood gem" with delicious options.

2,920 Reviews

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Michele
VIP
New York City
25 reviews
3.0
25 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I’ve been patronized Marlowe since 2016 and the quality of the entrees and cocktails have diminished since closing down during COVID. I’m assuming the chef changed. We received cold burgers and they were not on the juicy side which the restaurant was known prior to Covid. The cocktail menu is limited with a couple of the popular tasty ones removed. The service was good overall.
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James
VIP
Los Angeles
28 reviews
4.0
28 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great burger and fries! Loved their cocktail too! Friendly service....recommend!
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Rene
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 15 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was ok, nothing special. Place is very loud, hard to have a conversation.
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Matt
VIP
San Francisco
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I have. No idea why they have good reviews. We had an awful experience. First off it was unbelievably loud. We were a table of 5 and only the people in the middle could really converse and we had to shout. The fish dish was so salty I could not eat it. Our waiter forgot to bring our wine out until we were halfway through the entrees. Everyone else’s said their food was fine but not worth the price charged.
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Paul
VIP
Los Angeles
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow! This was a great find. As soon as you walk in the smell of amazing food hits you and nothing disappointed. They catered to allergies and the food was both quick and incredibly delicious! Service was first class and the cocktails - outstanding! Highly recommend!
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Maureen
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Truly one of the worst dining experiences we have ever had. Service was very slow, food came out cold (it was pre fixed for Nye), and was ridiculously overpriced. Servers apologized multiple times but that didn't overcome the problems.
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Thomas
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Too loud, too expensive. Good food but lackluster service.
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Dishant
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
In an okay neighborhood. Not a lot of great food choices and overly priced menu
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Tatjana
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food is terrific. The best burger in San Francisco. They have this amazing horseradish aioli on it and I always ask for a small container to go as an extra. Staff are always friendly. It’s our go to place for many occasions formal and informal
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DANIEL
VIP
San Francisco
40 reviews
3.0
40 reviews
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Everything was just ok. Pricey for what we had. Service was good although it seemed like servers were battling for the table.
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2 people

24 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 40 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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Valentine's Day at Marlowe

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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