Marlowe

4.5 (2964)

$30 and under

American

500 Brannan St., San Francisco, CA 94107

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Marlowe

4.5

$30 and under

American

SOMA

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Lively
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

Dining style
Casual Dining
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
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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

All Experiences

Mid-Afternoon Menu
1 - 8 people
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.

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

Mains

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

Sides

Brown Butter Brussel SproutsUSD 12.00
moroccan spice & lemon
Marlowe FriesUSD 9.00
sea salt & herbs
Miso Butter SpinachUSD 12.00
garlic & lemon
Anson Mills PolentaUSD 14.00
parmesan & salsa verde
Sauteed Wild MushroomsUSD 16.00
truffle salsa verde

Burger & Bordeaux

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

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Marlowe.

4.5

(2964)

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Marlowe delights with "outstanding food" and friendly service, offering standout dishes like deviled eggs and lamb. Its vibrant atmosphere and great cocktails make it a lively choice for gatherings, although noise levels can be high. Consistent quality and a "great burger" before a Giants game make it a favorite for many.

2,964 Reviews

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Andi
Cincinnati / Dayton282 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The burgers were awesome!!! The service wonderful!!!
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Samantha
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
2.0
Dined on 23 October 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Server had trouble knowing salad dressing options, we didn't request anything unusual or out of the ordinary. It may have been an "off" day and I'll go back again with the hopes of improvement. Food quality was OK, nothing special.
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John
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
4.0
Dined on 21 October 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Steak salad was delicious. Service was good. Very crowded and noisy.
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Anke Gold
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was outstanding, the Heirloom tomato salad and the deviled eggs were michelin worthy. Service was super friendly, our waiter happily accommodating our request for a bigger table.
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Christian Gold
San Francisco Bay Area28 reviews
3.0
Dined on 14 October 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Marlowe is well established and has been fairly consistent for a long while. It was busy night, very loud inside, and a tad hard to hear the two people with me. Service, food and drink were fine, nothing special good or bad. I think for the price, nothing stood out as very notable. Maybe just the melon starter where the melon was almost like crudo or carpaccio - that was nice. Scallops were very tender and the sauce was tasty.
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Matthew Gold
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
3.0
Dined on 13 October 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Good food if you like rich, salty, umami flavors. Great cocktail menu, though prices are on the high end for similar SF restaurants. Unfortunately, the noise level is unbearably loud. Marlowe has hard tiled walls, tiled floors, and a hard ceiling without any acoustic panels. This creates a deafening din of people shouting across their table to be heard (especially with larger groups). Really hard to converse here.
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Demi Gold
San Francisco Bay Area49 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice spot for brunch excellent food and service
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Brian
San Francisco Bay Area25 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Actually loved everything about it. We unexpectedly got there 45 minutes early and they cheerfully accommodated us. We had the deviled eggs and lamb appetizers and a scallop dish and black cod mains and everything was great. Chef’s kiss on the sauces! I wanted to take them home. Loved the wine list. Stolpman wine on a BTG list tells me they know wine and value. All in all, very nice evening.
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Danielle
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
This was probably the best choice we’ve made in a while to go out and try something new. And we have zero regrets. By far some of the best lamb we’ve ever had. Such an absolutely alive place to eat. Felt like the room was filled of the brim with great energy, and the food was undeniably some of the best we’ve had… ever. Will be back, might even be regulars lol.
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Venkat
California Central Coast11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great burger before a giants game and the Black Manhattan was delicous.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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
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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

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FAQs

Portions for the signature Marlowe Burger and fries are satisfying, guests frequently praise the burger and describe the portion size as "perfect" or otherwise satisfying.

Yes, Marlowe is a popular choice for special evenings: guests report anniversary visits and describe warm, attentive service that suited romantic dinners.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, everyday clothing is entirely appropriate.

Yes, families dine here: guests report bringing children (one party’s son enjoyed the bacon burger), and staff have accommodated youngsters’ requests like changing a burger for nephews.

Sunday brunch (10:00 am–2:00 pm) is a guest favorite at Marlowe, reviewers praise the brunch offerings and busy, lively brunch service.

A reviewer specifically noted it is not dog‑friendly, "No doggie friendly", indicating guests should not expect the restaurant to welcome dogs.

It doesn’t appear to be dog-friendly, a reviewer explicitly notes that Marlowe is "No doggie friendly."

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Marlowe

4.5

$30 and under

American

SOMA

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 17 times today

Marlowe

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Marlowe

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Mid-Afternoon Menu

Bites

Warm Deviled EggUSD 4.00

Black Pepper & Parmesan GougèresUSD 20.00

Crispy Brussels Sprout ChipsUSD 14.00

Beer Battered Green BeansUSD 17.00

Starters

Little Gem LettucesUSD 18.00

Arugula & Endive CaesarUSD 19.00

Charred OctopusUSD 24.00

Sunchoke LatkesUSD 21.00

Cauliflower Mushroom CarbonaraUSD 26.00

Sautéed Gulf ShrimpUSD 22.00

Steak Tartare & Smoked Bone MarrowUSD 30.00

Mains

Pan Seared ScallopsUSD 37.00

Petrale Sole MeunièreUSD 38.00

Poulet VertUSD 36.00

Braised Pork CheeksUSD 34.00

Marlowe BurgerUSD 25.00

Ribeye Steak FritesUSD 46.00

Sides

Brown Butter Brussel SproutsUSD 12.00

Marlowe FriesUSD 9.00

Miso Butter SpinachUSD 12.00

Anson Mills PolentaUSD 14.00

Sauteed Wild MushroomsUSD 16.00

Burger & Bordeaux

Burger & BordeauxUSD 45.00

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