Charmaine's Rooftop Lounge, San Francisco, CA

Charmaine's Rooftop Lounge

Name: Charmaine's Rooftop Lounge
Address: 45 McAllister, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94102
Telephone: (628) 895-2039
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

1185 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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Named "S.F's's Hottest Rooftop" by S.F. Magazine, join us 120 feet above Market Street where the energetic chic of a European terrace meets laid-back vibes of California cool. Now serving an all-day menu from Michelin starred Chef Jason Fox and new daytime cocktails created by partners, BVHospitality (Bon Vivants, Trick Dog) featuring the vibrant flavors, original combinations, and unique bitters and syrups for which the duo is known.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 26, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, Breakfast
Hours of operation
Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(628) 895-2039
Website
https://www.properhotel.com/san-francisco/restaurants-bars/charmaines/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Jason Fox
Private party facilities
For information on hosting your next event here, please email info@charmainessf.com We look forward to welcoming you and your group!

Location
45 McAllister, San Francisco, CA 94102
Neighborhood
Downtown / Union Square
Cross street
McAllister and 7th Street
Parking details
Valet parking is available for $9.98 every twenty minutes or $94.99 max for three or more hours (prices exclude tax).
Public transit
Civic Center Bart Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Paella & Rosé Day Party
$30.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Join us for the return of Sunday afternoons spent on San Francisco's sexiest rooftop bar, Charmaine’s. We are thrilled to offer Paella & Rosé day! Indulge in a Mediterranean inspired Sunday afternoon beginning at 11 am! We will offer paella cooked over fire by our Chefs to pair with rosé from our versatile list until 2:30 pm. Admission is $30 (excluding tax and fees) per person and will include unlimited Paella. All seatings will be limited to a 2-hour duration and for groups of 8 or more, we cannot guarantee seating together. Please note that your $30 purchase does not include Rosé. For information on hosting your next event with us, please email info@charmainessf.com We look forward to welcoming you!
Charmaine's Reservation (Reservation Fee Applies)
$5.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
HOTEL GUESTS: please call 415-735-7777 for reservations. In order to make a reservation in Charmaine's, a non-refundable $5 reservation fee per person will apply. This fee guarantee's seating space. In case of cancellation or no-show, the fee will not be refunded. Walk-ins are welcome any time but will be based on availability. We have been challenged with last-minute cancellations and no-shows, as our reservations appear more limited than they are in actuality. Our goal is an accurate depiction of our availability to allow our staff to better accommodate you. Please note on Friday & Saturday night (5pm - Close), reservations of 3 or more, a minimum food & beverage spend of $50 per person is required. We look forward to welcoming you!
Sky High Sounds with DJ Glassio
$10.00 per person
Prepaid
Oct 20, 2023 only
Join us at Charmaine's for an evening of Sky High Sounds from NYC-based Producer/DJ Glassio. DJ Glassio will be dropping the beat from 8 pm - 11 pm on Friday, October 20. Reserve your seat on the rooftop now! $10 reservation fee will guarantee seating (indoor or out depending on availability at the time of your arrival). Walk-in's are welcomed but seating will not be guaranteed. We look forward to welcoming you!

What 1,185 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

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.7Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco
Great for scenic views

1,185 Reviews

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Paellaplunder
Austin
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
The rooftop experience is fantastic but.....the Paella brunch fell short. A DJ was advertised and not only was there no DJ but the music vibes were less than interesting. The Paella is decent but certainly not worth the $30 price tag without the ambiance. My suggestion is skip the event style visit and just enjoy the view.
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PriscillaG
Las Vegas
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience5
Overall, Charmaine’s is a great place to visit. Sundays reservation was great. We enjoyed unlimited paella and rosé. It was a beautiful afternoon in the city. A lot of light, some music, and a great atmosphere. Service was ok and could have been better. It was small details; and as a work group whose profession is heavy in customer service, these flaws could have made the ultimate experience. We didn’t have forks. We didn’t have ice buckets for our wine. When we asked for forks, it was sarcastic comments from one of the servers. Other staff, such as the bartender, door staff, the chef, and our main server was professional, warm and welcoming. I’ll be back. Charmaine’s is a beautiful place with a nice vibe.
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DAWND
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Josh was amazing! Best time at Charmaine’s rooftop. We absolutely loved it!!! We will definitely go again. Paella Rose all day!
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Sharon
San Francisco
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Went for AYCE Paella on Sunday. I should've warned my friends that this is in the tenderloin bc they were shocked having to walk through it, and I had to hold my breath when walking them back to their vehicles. Although we had reservations for 11:00 (when they open) and arrived early, we still waited in line behind people that did not have reservations because there was nothing indicating that those with reservations should skip the line and go directly to the host 🙃 It happened to be a warm sunny day - there was only one outside table in the shade, and it was already occupied. So, bring your hats and sunglasses and sunscreen unless you're able to get one of the indoor tables! The seafood paella was delicious! The veggie paella was good too! BUT, every time I went for the seafood one, I ended up with a plate full of rice and chicken. And just cauliflower from the veggie one (there's also artichoke, asparagus, carrots, zucchini, squash)! This wasn't the case for the other 3 folks in my group - they'd get like 8 shrimp, 7 clams and mussels, and a few pieces of chicken, minimal rice and a variety of veggies. I was served 5 times and it became a joke with our party that I was a magnet for rice and chicken. On my last trip to the food, I asked if I could have more of the shrimp and seafood as opposed to rice and chicken "because I'm here for the seafood, please!" and I got 3 shrimp and 4 mussels and clams 😊 The wait staff was extremely attentive - constantly filling our waters (we were HOT) and clearing plates. Would I do this again? Meh, maybe. Am I glad I tried it? Yes.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and amazing playlist, but I think removing the bar chairs fro the bar on busy days is not a good idea.
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JordanO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for a surprise engagement party and Charmaines was absolutely hospitable. While they couldn't guarantee which seats would be available, they responded to my email and I felt certain they would do everything they could to make the reservations perfect. When we got there they ushered us in right away, and the seating they provided with the fire pit was exactly what we had wanted! 10 out of 10 on the delivery of a special night and excellent service. Will always return.
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Andrea
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of our favorite spots in the city! The food is great, the view is amazing, and the service is on point.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service is so good and everyone is so nice there
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
Belle endroit, attention arrivé difficile du au nombre incalculable de drogué... Plats boissons ok mais sans plus, dommage que il a fais froid
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OpenTable Diner
Yosemite
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Amazing views, great service. More food options could be better. However it’s my go to place in San Francisco!
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ShrutiD
San Francisco
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
The experience was great but misadvertised and the price was a little steep for what they offered after saying the ride isn’t included in the “rose & paella” event lol didn’t think what we got was worth $80 for the two of us on top of paying for drinks.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great experience. Sunshades or umbrellas would help your customers to not get sunburns
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MakaylaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great place to meet up with friends. Fire got too hott, but great view.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice ambiance! A bit chilly that day but the heat from the fire was great.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall3food1service2ambience5
Took a long time to get a drink but overall the view was nice
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MadhuriE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Place has very good ambiance. Staff was very polite and nice. Drinks were so good
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SYYC
Las Vegas
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service, food and drinks were all good, but there should not be a reservation fee for this restaurant! If you’re going to charge a fee it should be added to either the gratuity or the overall bill
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TishM
San Joaquin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience, food was great . Staff was super friendly.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious food. Can't wait to go to Charmaines again!!
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Theresa
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience4
Went for their Paella & Rosé event for Sunday brunch. Was totally under the impression that it included unlimited Paella and at least 1 free glass of Rosé (enough for it to be called Paella & Rosé). Location isn’t ideal —was warned by so many people (locals included) that they don’t advise walking around this area. Parking is a ridiculous $9 per 20min with the hotel and had to park at a nearby garage instead (for the comfort and safety of not having my car broken into). Paella was good for the most part —however a little too seafood-y for my partner though, and even the veggie version tasted that way. Service was mediocre, the man who was serving the paella wasn’t very friendly. I don’t think he smiled once 🥲
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MarthaM
Central Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Shakshuka but we were right under a speaker and music was loud so I could barely hear my sister. We asked to move and we’re seated away from speaker until a manager chased us out saying it was reserved. We finished up our drink and table stayed vacant until we left. My sister was mobile challenged and he could’ve let us stay for 15 minutes. I wouldn’t complain if I didn’t see her struggle.
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Nidhi
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food3service4ambience5
Beautiful view and ambiance. The food was mid. Drinks were lovely. Good service!
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vincenzod
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Classy, lovely ambiance. It’s nice that when you’ve reserved, you may still choose in or outdoors.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
The doorman was wearing dirty trousers and was a little confused. The selection of food is very limited, the drinks were good. Very friendly female server!
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James
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience3
This place has a beautiful view which drew us to it. But upon seated we were next to a fire pit that was turned up too high and we asked our server to turn it down. She said she will get someone but no one ever came to turn it down. The flames were so close to my girlfriend and I and if we moved back we were in the aisle way if customers and staff. Our server only checked on us twice. My girlfriend ordered wine which came quickly but I ordered a cocktail that took between 10-15 minutes. Our server never came back to ask us if we wanted food or more drinks. We had to flag her down to get the check and leave. Overall, this place is overrated and is in a bad part of town. I definitely wouldn’t be going back.
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ubetsya
San Francisco
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
Charmaine’s is a beautiful space and a fun environment, great views. The service is excellent and the experience overall is great. The menu is a little limited and it was $100 person, fairly pricey for one cocktail each and fish tacos.
Charmaine's Rooftop LoungeResponded on August 21, 2023
Hello Ubetsya, Thank you for sharing the kind words to us and our community! We are happy, you had a great time on our rooftop and look forward to having you join us again soon.
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RobertO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Limited menu but the food was fabulous. Well placed fire pits made the cold SF temperature no problem.
Charmaine's Rooftop LoungeResponded on August 19, 2023
Hi RobertO, We appreciate you taking the time out to share to us and the community your awesome experience! We look forward to having you back in again soon.
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GiuseppeL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Location eccezionale e ambiente suggestivo. La consiglio a chi passa per San Francisco.
Charmaine's Rooftop LoungeResponded on August 17, 2023
Hello GiuseppeL, Thank you for the FIVE stars! We think you are amazing too. We look forward to having you back in again.
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Sarah
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
The seafood paella was 10/10, super flavorful and full of seafood. Seemed like they needed more waiters because I don’t think we saw ours for a while..
Charmaine's Rooftop LoungeResponded on August 17, 2023
Hello Sarah, Thank you for joining us for our Paella and Rose Sunday's. We appreciate the feedback and happy you loved the seafood paella. We will communicate all comments you provided to our team as we always strive to please our guests. Hope to see you back in again soon at Charmaine's.
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience4
Went for the bottomless paella and the overall experience was average. The paella was good, great ambiance, great views, but the service is extremely slow and alcohol is over priced.
Charmaine's Rooftop LoungeResponded on August 17, 2023
Hello, Thank you for joining us for our Paella and Rose Sunday's. We appreciate the feedback and pleased you enjoyed your time with us. We will communicate all comments to our team as we always strive to please our guests. Hope to see you back in again soon at Charmaine's.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall3food2service1ambience4
The location is in tenderloin which is very dangerous and full of drugged and homeless people, so it’s quite scary at the entrance, but then once you get upstairs it’s very nice the view is great, cocktails okay food and services so and so!
Charmaine's Rooftop LoungeResponded on August 17, 2023
Hello, Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your visit to Charmaine's. Glad to hear we created a magical experience once you entered the Proper Hotel. We hope to have you in again very soon.
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Deniseys
San Francisco
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Staff was great but overall was too chilly to really enjoy...need to have more weather adjustment tools for customers not acclimated to SF chilly summers
Charmaine's Rooftop LoungeResponded on August 17, 2023
Hi Deniseys, We appreciate your kind words and will provide the feedback to our team. SF city thinks your awesome and will make sure we have blankets ready for you on your next visit here.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
I was quite skeptical about this place after seeing mixed reviews on Resy, particularly about the service. I was pleasantly surprised to have a wonderful time . Our waiter was nice to us and the drinks and food were pretty good too. Overall, it had a nice vibe and a total chill out roof top! I’d definitely go again.
Charmaine's Rooftop LoungeResponded on August 17, 2023
Hello, Thanks for the 5 stars you shared to us and our community! We think you are awesome too and look forward to having you in again soon.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
It was nice but they didn’t offer me a blanket but offered everyone else.
Charmaine's Rooftop LoungeResponded on August 17, 2023
Hi, Thank you for the feedback! Blankets are usually provided upon request for our guests. We will make a note of this and share it with our team. We look forward to having you back in again soon.
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RomonaB
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2023
overall2food1service2ambience4
Service automatically selected the 20 or 22% tip on the bill not giving me a chance to select my choice. Too pushy.
Charmaine's Rooftop LoungeResponded on August 3, 2023
Hello RomonaB, Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your visit with us. We allow all our guests to freely decide on how they would like to tip our waitstaff. We apologize that your experience was not up to our Charmaine's standards.
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LizS
New York Area
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fun and enjoyable evening by fire pit. Many drink options. Lively setting with views
Charmaine's Rooftop LoungeResponded on July 30, 2023
Hello LizS, Thanks for the 5 star rating! We appreciate the love and think you are awesome too.
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OpenTable Diner
Tahoe
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous experience, we celebrated my daughter’s 25th birthday and had an amazing time. From the server recommending new places to sit as they became available, bringing us blankets and providing outstanding service during the 3 hours we stayed- highly recommend!
Charmaine's Rooftop LoungeResponded on July 26, 2023
Hello, We are thrilled you had a amazing time here at Charmaine's. We hope we can create many more memories for you. Thank you for sharing the kind words to the staff and our community!
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JamesH
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience5
Nice spot for San Francisco, especially when you have visitors from out of town. Great service and a decent selection of wine/ cocktails. The fit out of the bar is elegant and has a vibrant atmosphere.
Charmaine's Rooftop LoungeResponded on July 26, 2023
Hi James, Thank you for sharing your fun experience to our team and future guest's. We always enjoy creating a fun and special moment for all our guest's. Hope to see you back in soon!
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HappyCustomer
Los Angeles
10 reviews
vip
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience5
I came here with a reservations for my birthday. They sat us outside on the very cold and windy side. We asked to sit inside in the back room, they said they had no open seat.. the place was half employ. 5 min later 2 blond ladies walk in and said they didn’t want to sit outside because it was too windy and cold. The hostess immediately sat them in the back room without blinking g an eye. Exactly where we wanted to sit. I found it very offensive that they would discriminate. I’ve been to Charmaine’s before but would NEVER go back again. They ruined my birthday..
Charmaine's Rooftop LoungeResponded on July 26, 2023
Hello HappyCustomer, Thank you for the feedback! We will share this to our team, and will find ways to improve. We hope to have another opportunity to make it right the next time!
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Ajv2l58
Las Vegas
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall3food1service2ambience4
The space and the view are fantastic and it’s definitely one of the better roof tops bars in the city. Drinks were delicious and they have a great selection. Unfortunately, the food is terrible. Pretzel bites were hard and almost cold, the edamame hummus tasted weird, the vegetable crudite was pretty pathetic, and the tomatoes used for the burrata salad were mushy and grainy. The service was also pretty bad. It was not even busy and the server did not consistently check in to ask if we needed anything even when she would walk by our table and we had empty glasses in front of us. She was super nice, but just not a good server. Overall, not a great experience and I would not go back.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Charmaine's Rooftop Lounge is rated 4.4 stars by 1185 OpenTable diners.

Charmaine's Rooftop Lounge does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 26, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Charmaine's Rooftop Lounge

45 McAllister, San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

Cross street
McAllister and 7th Street
Neighborhood
Downtown / Union Square
Hours of operation
Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet parking is available for $9.98 every twenty minutes or $94.99 max for three or more hours (prices exclude tax).
Public transit
Civic Center Bart Station
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jason Fox
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.properhotel.com/san-francisco/restaurants-bars/charmaines/
Phone number
(628) 895-2039
Private party facilities
For information on hosting your next event here, please email info@charmainessf.com We look forward to welcoming you and your group!

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Charmaine's Rooftop Lounge

Make a reservation

Additional information

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Experiences

Paella & Rosé Day Party

Charmaine's Reservation (Reservation Fee Applies)

Sky High Sounds with DJ Glassio

Menu

What 1,185 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

How is Charmaine's Rooftop Lounge restaurant rated?

Does Charmaine's Rooftop Lounge offer gift cards?

Is Charmaine's Rooftop Lounge currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information

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