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Marlowe, San Francisco, CA

Marlowe

4.6 (2948)
$30 and under
American
500 Brannan St., San Francisco, CA 94107

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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 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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    500 Brannan St., San Francisco, CA 94107
  • Neighborhood
    SOMA
  • Cross street
    4th St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    .
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 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.

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Menu

Marlowe's menu was last updated on 5/16/2023.

Bites

  • Warm Deviled Egg$4.00

    aged provolone, pickled jalapeño & bacon

    • Black Pepper & Parmesan Gougères$20.00

      Di Stefano burrata & sliced prosciutto

      • Crispy Brussels Sprout Chips$14.00

        lemon & sea salt

        • Beer Battered Green Beans$17.00

          spicy french onion dip

          Starters

          • Little Gem Lettuces$18.00

            shaved vegetables, avocado & citrus vinaigrette

            • Arugula & Endive Caesar$19.00

              Spanish anchovies, crispy capers & parmesan

              • Charred Octopus$24.00

                fava bean hummus, hazelnuts & calabrian chili romesco

                • Sunchoke Latkes$21.00

                  cured salmon & smoked crème fraîche

                  • Cauliflower Mushroom Carbonara$26.00

                    English peas, pea tendrils, black pepper & parmesan

                    • Sautéed Gulf Shrimp$22.00

                      creamy polenta & green garlic-shrimp butter

                      • Steak Tartare & Smoked Bone Marrow$30.00

                        harissa, poached quail egg & grilled levain

                        Mains

                        • Pan Seared Scallops$37.00

                          satsuma mandarin, kohlrabi salad & citrus buerre blanc

                          • Petrale Sole Meunière$38.00

                            blue crab, celery root & fennel salad, brown butter, caper & lemon

                            • Poulet Vert$36.00

                              baby artichokes, savory spring onion bread pudding, swiss chard & lemon-herb jus

                              • Braised Pork Cheeks$34.00

                                truffle-cheddar twice baked potatoes, broccoli rabe, chili, garlic, pork jus

                                • Marlowe Burger$25.00

                                  caramelized onions, cheddar, bacon, horseradish aïoli & fries

                                  • Ribeye Steak Frites$46.00

                                    french fries, herb butter & red wine jus

                                    Sides

                                    • Brown Butter Brussel Sprouts$12.00

                                      moroccan spice & lemon

                                      • Marlowe Fries$9.00

                                        sea salt & herbs

                                        • Miso Butter Spinach$12.00

                                          garlic & lemon

                                          • Anson Mills Polenta$14.00

                                            parmesan & salsa verde

                                            • Sauteed Wild Mushrooms$16.00

                                              truffle salsa verde

                                              Burger & Bordeaux

                                              • Burger & Bordeaux$45.00

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

                                                Last updated: May 16, 2023

                                                What 2,948 people are saying

                                                Marlowe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                4.6
                                                4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                • 4.5Food
                                                • 4.5Service
                                                • 4.4Ambience
                                                • 4.1Value

                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                Review summary

                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                Marlowe offers an outstanding dining experience with "great cocktails" and the "Marlowe burger" being crowd favorites. Guests praise the "fantastic food, ambiance, and service," and appreciate the attentive, professional staff. While some note noise levels, the overall consensus highlights Marlowe as a "favorite spot in the city" with a "beautiful menu done exceptionally well."
                                                2,948 Reviews

                                                1. Rochelle VIP

                                                  Utah5 reviews

                                                  4.0

                                                  Dined 4 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                  2. Food 3
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  The service was wonderful. The food was OK. I ordered a chicken salad and the chicken was a little greasy and lack flavor.

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                                                2. Marcia VIP

                                                  Phoenix / Arizona1 review

                                                  2.0

                                                  Dined 4 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 2
                                                  2. Food 2
                                                  3. Service 1
                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                  Restaurant was understaffed and service was awful. I tried to call our waiter over several times and was completely ignored. The crudo appetizer was inedible and my cocktail arrived after I finished my meal. The restaurant did not charge me for the appetizer or cocktail but the whole meal should have been comped.

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                                                3. Melissa VIP

                                                  San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

                                                  4.0

                                                  Dined 5 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                  2. Food 4
                                                  3. Service 3
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  Brussel chips were delicious and the burger was excellent…nice chargrilled flavor with good quality meat. The Bordeaux with the burger was delicious. Get a side of their homemade ranch sauce! Didn’t love the crudo. We had one wonderful waiter and one other random waiter who was extremely unhelpful and rude. Cute space!

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                                                4. Chi VIP

                                                  London6 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on June 15, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  Always great service. Jenn is the best! Great cocktails. And the Marlowe burger….

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                                                5. christopher

                                                  San Francisco Bay Area71 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on June 6, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  Tuna crudo and hamburger were excellent. Staff were friendly, appropriately attentive. Reasonable prices. Difficult to hear with tables so close.

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                                                6. Brooke VIP

                                                  London48 reviews

                                                  4.0

                                                  Dined on May 30, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                  2. Food 4
                                                  3. Service 4
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  Fun place. We had a steak and a burger, both well-cooked and delicious. We also shared gougeres and a blood orange and beet salad, both of them delightful and delicate.

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                                                7. Deborah VIP

                                                  San Francisco Bay Area15 reviews

                                                  4.0

                                                  Dined on May 19, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  Food, service and ambiance are great! However, it's very noisy. Even when the restaurant cleared out a bit, it was still tough to talk without shouting to people at our table.

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                                                8. John VIP

                                                  Sacramento / Sacramento Valley12 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on May 18, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  My choice for Giants’ pregame brunch. The new Panko Breadcrumbs sous vide veal is absolutely delicious.

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                                                9. Edwin VIP

                                                  San Francisco Bay Area26 reviews

                                                  4.0

                                                  Dined on May 13, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                  2. Food 4
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  Always a good dining option in SoMa for lunch or dinner. The steak strips salad and the crispy brussel sprouts are some of my favorites

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                                                10. Theodore

                                                  Sacramento / Sacramento Valley3 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on May 11, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 4
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  I took my mom (and dad) here for Mother's Day, based on their positive reviews and innovative menu. It was better than I expected. When we arrived, the main dining area was full of people - and would have been too loud for us. The hostess thoughtfully offered to seat us in their small, quiet "annex," and it was perfect. Adding to the ambiance, there was a large TV showing silent, beautiful underwater footage. And overall, the food was delicious. I only wish I'd gotten the gourges as a table appetizer and something else as a main. But I look forward to trying the burger next time.

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                                                Marlowe is rated 4.6 stars by 2948 OpenTable diners.

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                                                Make a reservation

                                                2 people
                                                7:00 PM
                                                Booked 21 times today
                                                Experiences are available.
                                                Google Map for Marlowe

                                                500 Brannan St., San Francisco, CA 94107

                                                Additional information

                                                • Cross street
                                                  4th St.
                                                • Neighborhood
                                                  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, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                • Delivery & takeout
                                                  Order direct
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