Top of the Mark

4.3

847 Reviews

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

28 Dec 2024

21:30

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Romantic

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Top of the Mark will not be open for cocktails on Dec. 24, 25, 31, and Jan. 1, 2025 due to our Holidays at the Mark events taking place on those days. Thank you for your understanding.

Number 1 in California and San Francisco, and 2nd in the nation on USAToday's 10 Best Hotel Bars.

Nestled on the 19th floor of the historic InterContinental Mark Hopkins, Top of the Mark's breathtaking panoramic views of San Francisco's skyline and iconic landmarks, including the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, the enigmatic Alcatraz, Union Square, and more, will leave you spellbound. Sip on our signature cocktails as you soak in the atmosphere of timeless sophistication. Our appetizer and dessert selection will tantalize your taste buds, with options that complement our cocktails perfectly. What's more, we offer live entertainment each Saturday evening, where you can let the music move you on the dance floor.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary American, International
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–12:30 am
Phone number
(415) 392-3434
Website
http://www.topofthemark.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Jose Tibbits
Private party facilities
For parties of 25 or more, including full buyouts, please contact Nicole Schafer, Director of Catering & Conference Services at nicole.schafer@ihg.com.

Location
Number One Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA 94108
Area
Nob Hill
Cross Street
California & Mason Streets
Parking details
Valet parking is available for Sunday Brunch. Hotel garage entrance is on California Street just east of Mason Street. Extremely limited street parking available.
Public transit
Powell Street Cable Car; California Street Cable Car
Entertainment
Live entertainment every Saturday evening from 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm (cover fee of $15 applies; $10 for in-house guests). Visit topofthemark.com for full entertainment lineup. PLEASE NOTE: Guests under the age of 21 are not permitted after 9:30 pm.
Additional
Bar Dining, Farm to Table, Gluten-free Options

Experiences

Magical Tea - $115++/pp
US$115.00 per person
1 Dec 2024 - 28 Dec 2024
Experience the enchantment of our Magical Tea at Top of the Mark, featuring delicious treats, delightful activities, and breathtaking views—perfect for a special afternoon indulgence for the whole family! Featuring activities like cookie decorating with the pastry chef, fantastic balloon art, face painting, a special appearance by The Grinch, a buffet of tea sandwiches, scones, treats, and more. Book early for this sell-out magical event! There is a $5 discount with a donation of a new, unwrapped toy. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Cancellations made more than one week prior to the reservation date are free of charge. Cancellations within a week will incur a $29 per person fee. Prices quoted are subject to tax & gratuity.
New Year's Eve Gala - $550 per person (21+ only)
US$550.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Ring in the New Year at Top of the Mark's Gala, with gourmet dining, live music, and spectacular views to toast the year ahead in style. Includes pre-dinner reception, 5-course dinner, party keepsakes, Libation Lounge, performance by The Mark Hopkins Orchestra, midnight toast, and balloon drop. Reception at 8:00 pm; Dinner at 9:30 pm; Evening concludes at 1:00 am. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Cancellations made more than TWO weeks prior to the reservation date are free of charge. Cancellations within two weeks will incur a full charge of $550 per person fee. Prices quoted are subject to tax & gratuity.
New Year's Day - $200++ pp | $85++ (children 4-12)
US$0.00 - US$200.00 per person
1 Jan 2025 only
Start 2025 with a sumptuous brunch at the Top of the Mark, offering delicious cuisine and sweeping views to kick off the New Year! IMPORTANT NOTICE: Cancellations made more than one week prior to the reservation date are free of charge. Cancellations within a week will incur a $29 per person fee. Prices quoted are subject to tax & gratuity.

What 847 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

San Francisco Bay Area
Tapas / Small Plates

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Top of the Mark offers "spectacular views" of San Francisco, making it a prime spot for sunsets. Guests rave about the "amazing ambience" and "delicious cocktails." While some reviews mention service inconsistencies, the live music and historic charm create a "special night out." Ideal for memorable occasions.

847 Reviews

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Isabell
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful setting with great food, music and view!
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Linda
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been enjoying Christmas Brunch at the Top of the Mark for over 25 years. This year was the best organized and the "people flow" was so much better. Excellent food and the lovely young woman who made my yummy omelet was so professional and crisp and fun to watch. I understand that the new manager, is Amu" I think is her name, who wore a spectacular magenta dress, kept everything smoothly running and was so gracious. I had the privilege of thanking her personally. Frank was our expert server (he has worked there over 25 years) and he was unruffled and did not miss a beat even when dealing with the crass and rude and snarky pair who sat behind us. THANK YOU Mark Hopkins for making our Christmas, yet again, memorable.
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Lois
VIP
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dinner at the Top of the Mark was wonderful. Very festive, great views, delicious food. The servers kept refilling our glasses with bubbly.
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Jenny
VIP
Monaco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top of the Mark never disappoints!! We’ve been coming to the Christmas Eve buffet for 25+ years. We always request Joe to be our server as he is the best!! He is friendly, attentive and just the sweetest person. Food is delicious, although the dessert selection is a bit of a let down. Decorations, live piano music, the view all make the evening so special. One particular issue I have with some of the diners is that they look like they just rolled out of bed. Jeans and sneakers are not appropriate and I wish there was a dress code. It doesn’t get any more elegant, people should have more respect with how they present themselves. Just my opinion.
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Renee
VIP
New York City
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic food and service. Beautiful room and views. Need to have more holiday decor around windows. Just had dried up evergreen.
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Kristyn
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
It was almost Christmas when we visited so it was very crowded. So the noise level was high and service was slow. The view course was beautiful. I’m glad I went once but I would not go back.
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Emily
VIP
Greater Boston
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Unfortunately the experience fell short of my expectations. The furniture was cheap, decorations were minimal, they were understaffed and the whole mood was giving sad. For $23 a cocktail I would expect more.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Denver
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Outdated. Needs a refresh. Service was good and drinks were good, but vibe wasn’t as great as I remembered in the past. Wouldn’t go back as is.
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Jeffry
San Francisco
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Visit here every year at Christmas for at least the past 20 years. Great Christmas ambiance. Good service and friendly staff. Great views as well!
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Frances
VIP
San Francisco
18 reviews
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Wonderful history & setting - would benefit from a refresh to bring back its early charm & sophistication.
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Top of the Mark is rated 4.3 stars by 847 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

28 Dec 2024

21:30

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Number One Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA 94108

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
California & Mason Streets
Area
Nob Hill
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–12:30 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary American, International
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet parking is available for Sunday Brunch. Hotel garage entrance is on California Street just east of Mason Street. Extremely limited street parking available.
Public transit
Powell Street Cable Car; California Street Cable Car
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Jose Tibbits
Entertainment
Live entertainment every Saturday evening from 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm (cover fee of $15 applies; $10 for in-house guests). Visit topofthemark.com for full entertainment lineup. PLEASE NOTE: Guests under the age of 21 are not permitted after 9:30 pm.
Additional
Bar Dining, Farm to Table, Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.topofthemark.com/
Phone number
(415) 392-3434
Private party facilities
For parties of 25 or more, including full buyouts, please contact Nicole Schafer, Director of Catering & Conference Services at nicole.schafer@ihg.com.

Top of the Mark

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Magical Tea - $115++/pp

New Year's Eve Gala - $550 per person (21+ only)

New Year's Day - $200++ pp | $85++ (children 4-12)

Menu

What 847 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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Is Top of the Mark currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Dining areas

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