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Bartlett Hall, San Francisco, CA

Bartlett Hall

4.5
4.5
506 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
Bartlett Hall, located in the heart of San Francisco’s Union Square neighborhood, is a modern saloon and eatery that fuses the city’s historic elements with today’s conveniences. A menu of California-inspired American fare, including a variety of pizzas, small plates and entrees, are served daily for LUNCH & DINNER, with a beverage program that features barrel-aged cocktails, California-focused wines, and local and house-brewed beers. Bartlett Hall is located at 242 O’Farrell Street www.bartletthallsf.com, or call 415-433-4332.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian, Brewery
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 433-4332
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We have both private and semi-private options for your next event. Email events@bartletthall.com for more information.
  • Private party contact
    Anathea Meade: (415) 684-7136
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Union Square
  • Cross street
    Powell Street
  • Parking details
    There are dozens of nearby parking options, including local hotels and an assortment of parking garages. We encourage guests to take MUNI to our establishment.
  • Public transit
    38, 38L, Powell St BART Station,
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 506 people are saying

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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseQuiet

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Good for groups

  • San Francisco

    Good for groups

506 Reviews
  1. JamieJ

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a really nice space and was unsure why it was so empty on a Saturday evening! We had zero wait at all and it was very quiet inside. The ambience is lovely and people are definitely missing out on a hidden gem! We had the smash burger and fish and chips and both were good and the portions were quite large. Drinks from the bar were good as well. Perfect for singles, couples, families! We will most likely return next time we're out shopping in Union Square.

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  2. Amla

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibes and ambience with quick, friendly service

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All good - excelent Environment and food pricing range

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  4. Traveller

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Tipping being compulsory and set at 18% even when you are nudged toward using an ordering app (versus server) is disappointing. When using the app, encouraged by the restaurant, the role of staff is simply to drop food off. Tipping at that level should be a sign of good service…not compensation for the employer not paying their staff enough or technology adoption by the employer.

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  5. AkayS

    Dallas

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great chill spot that’s casual with TV screens but also nice and clean. Appropriate for a casual business meal.

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  6. hfrankinsf

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great venue for dinner before a show. Highly recommend

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  7. pvalenti2001

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Last minute place to eat dinner. Very unexpected surprise for myself and my wife. The food was great. The service was excellent. The decor was just what we like. Not to load, maybe because it was early and the dinner rush was not at full go. Enjoyed our time there. Would definitely repeat and for sure recommend to anyone.

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  8. Gene

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Worst service ever! The waiter NEVER came over to our table, walking by and not even acknowledging us. After inquiring, the hostess said we were supposed to order through a QR code, which was never explained, and finally another waiter came over to answer questions and take the order. Food was ready quickly and tasted fine, but did not make up for the total lack of service. Very disappointed!

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  9. jbff

    San Francisco

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Before seeing a play at the ACT we had dinner. Easy vibe and so welcoming. Burgers were great

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Waiter walks up, points to QR reader. Needed some sauce, couldn’t find any staff around. A few minutes later I just went outside to see if maybe they were around - yup all of them were on a smoke break together. If you need a bar, this place is fine. Don’t recommend it for food or service - then they ask for a tip… for what???

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  11. Thom

    San Francisco

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love love love this place. The best French fries in San Francisco. Delicious food. The cauliflower appetizer is astonishing. All of the burgers are incredible. BRAVO!

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  12. KevinC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was ask a friend for a recommendation for some out of town guests. We easily made the reservation on Open Table and our table was available as requested. We ordered via the app and the food came out very quickly and was very fresh and tasty. While we did use the app, several people did check on us to make sure all was well. A great experience at a very cool place. We will be back.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The hostess, a tall woman, did not say hello and just walked up to us and said, “You have reservation, yes or no? Sat me at the worst table in the restaurant - a communal table behind her host desk. I saw several other tables open, including one right next to me that was being vacated. I politely asked for that table, and she said “it was reserved.” No problem, however - There were 10 empty tables in the restaurant; only 5 had “reserved” badges on them. I went onto OpenTable and saw reservations available for tables and high tops available presently, and also within 10 minutes (at 715). The restaurant was not at capacity, with a ton of open tables. I booked a table - NOT a high top - and patiently waited I was sat at a high top; the empty tables were still available throughout the floor. At this point, it felt as tho the hostess was being negative and not interested in basic service of seating someone at any available table, let alone the type that was reserved. Having proudly managed in hospitality, I would humbly recommend to management to have a different personality representing the restaurant and maintaining the table/turning strategy. —— Really nice that they have little cards with the WiFi connection profile at every table. Unfortunately, no one could connect to the WiFi with the credentials provided. Very difficult and disappointing given that most in the place are here for a work conference. Our server told us that “there is no WiFi today…” —— We politely asked a very nice server if we could watch the NCAA basketball game on CBS. The server said we had to ask all the tables around us if it was okay. I asked all and got approval. He then told us that they can’t change the channel of the TV’s for fear that they won’t work. Note: The TV’s were all on and playing other games… I will not come back, and will recommend to other conference attendees to avoid this location going forward.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent. Would get sure come back. The East stash was the best and very attentive. We ordered and the food was there in less than 20 minutes.

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  15. Thom

    San Francisco

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best hamburger and French Fries in SF. Icy cold wonderful draft beers. Terrific service. We are regulars. I LOVE THIS PLACE!

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  16. ClaireB

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Booked this reservation for my husband who was in town for business. He said he had the worst fish and chips ever. Could not eat it. When the server came to check with him after delivering the food and he told them it was inedible, they shrugged and left. No apology. No offer to remake the dish or something else. Would not recommend this place.

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  17. LBoe

    Central Coast

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My sister and I came here twice while in SF as it was walking distance from our hotel. The food and service were excellent. Great burgers!

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  18. JasonA

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    At no point did a server come to us. Ever. Had to go to the host to request a menu, had to flag someone down for silverware, and every other request that didn’t involve placing our own order. This wouldn’t be a problem if we didn’t witness every other table with menus, silverware, service, etc.

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  19. JohnC

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It’s basic tourist food. There are better burgers and fries in the city.

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  20. KennaT

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was not very good. Pretzel and cheese was disappointing. Chili was bland. Hummus was bland. Service was OK but weird that you can order with the server OR through your phone which caused confusion and chaos. Beware that any party of 6 or more they will add automatic 18% service charge.

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  21. Pomologist

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Never have dined at Bartlett Hall in all of the years we have visited SF. We had tickets to see Frozen at the Orpheum and it seemed like a good time to try Bartlett Hall. We ordered two turkey club sandwiches, ate half and took the other halves to go. We enjoyed our dinner and was looking forward to having the remainder the next day for lunch. Secutity at The Orpheum prohibited us from bringing in food, regardless if our intentions where to eat our leftovers the next day. Such a shame, went right into the garbage! Next time I would like to try the tempura cauliflower and my husband would like to try the nachos.

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  22. ShelliM

    Central Coast

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Not a fan of the order online. We got our cocktails after our food had been served. We ordered appetizers to start with but all the food came at the same time instead of enjoying our cocktail, then starting our appetizers and then our main course. The atmosphere was fun, the cocktails were very good. The food was good for that kind of environment.

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  23. Planetxoxo

    San Francisco

    52 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and atmosphere is good, but the stay was okay. The staff doesn’t welcome you and we didn’t get once smile from them

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  24. GailR

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Very annoying that their site let me make a reservation but, when we arrived, no one was at the front of house and the sign said to seat yourself. There were no available tables and people waiting ahead of us. So we went elsewhere. Unfortunately, we had planned our day around this reservation and would have scheduled things differently if we knew it wouldn't be honored.

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  25. BridgetF

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is standard pub fare, nothing out of the ordinary! Drinks are the highlight here! I had a simple gimlet and it was delicious! Great ambience and full of people! Service was great!!

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  26. ImBadness

    San Francisco

    47 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Decent food, and good cocktails. Didn't really like the fact that all the ordering was on the phone...there was not really any personal service. I was never asked to even have the water bottle refilled, which is not acceptable to me when dining.

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  27. vttraveler

    Greater Boston

    51 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve eaten here twice in our week in SF. Good menu, friendly service and relatively good value for a high priced city.

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  28. Klat

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it. Didn’t know it existed until we found it on Open Table. Glad we did. Great food. Good environment

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  29. Saundo

    San Francisco

    38 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonky internet app required for ordering drinks and food. I wasted so much time on my phone trying to order bunches of drinks and food. Not bad if you want something simple quick without much human interaction.

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  30. DEBORAHW

    San Diego

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place, friendly server, delicious old fashioned cocktail

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  31. ABDB

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    No Reservation is required. There is a sign saying “Please seat yourselves.” The service was quick given it was a Friday night and we were ordering pizza and cocktails before a show nearby. Highly recommend going for a couple of drinks before walking over to a concert at August Hall.

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  32. Foodie

    San Francisco

    285 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    285 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We came here for brunch on a Sunday. It was very quiet and we were a little put off by all the TV screens showing football, but in the end it was fine and not at all loud or rowdy. They have a fireplace close to the front door which I didn't spot until we were leaving, otherwise I would have sat there. So cozy! Food was good and they have good selection of drinks, including some interesting draft beers. Friendly service, although they need to sort out the table numbers for the online ordering (orders are placed via the Toast app after scanning the QR code on the table - very common these days and we prefer it). Overall, I'll definitely be back.

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  33. RyanC

    Portland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2021

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Over booked our reservation, place seemed ok but annoying the staff couldn’t handle reservations

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  34. KathleenM

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2021

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    No vaccine checking no mask requirement. Food and wait staff were fine but felt like it was the place you could go without being vaccinated.

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  35. LucienneB

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overwhelmed but terrific staff! Food was great and served in a timely fashion.

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  36. Justdar

    San Francisco

    38 reviews

    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2021

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was good, food seems to be not quite as good as it was. Not a fan of the phone ordering thing, but I understand the need. But you’d think that the order would be correct, it was not, though it was quickly rectified

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2021

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Kind of interesting experience - you order and pay all through your phone and just have servers bring your food! It was fine just not expected. Also no more happy hour ;(

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  38. Great

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were very good and a good value.

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  39. Iris

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It's a good place for casual dining, food was good and it was value-priced. The only downside was we were seated adjacent to a very loud table. There were many other tables available, so we should have asked to be moved, so that's on us, not the restaurant. I'd go back again.

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  40. HankS

    San Francisco

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is great. The cauliflower and the craft were super! And the burger and fries...perfect. They didn't have fried pickles back on the menu and I can't wait to eat them again.

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FAQs

Bartlett Hall offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 433-4332.

Bartlett Hall is rated 4.5 stars by 506 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bartlett Hall

242 O' Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Powell Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Union Square
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian, Brewery
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There are dozens of nearby parking options, including local hotels and an assortment of parking garages. We encourage guests to take MUNI to our establishment.
  • Public transit
    38, 38L, Powell St BART Station,
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (415) 433-4332
  • Private party facilities
    We have both private and semi-private options for your next event. Email events@bartletthall.com for more information.
  • Private party contact
    Anathea Meade: (415) 684-7136
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