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Rose's Cafe, San Francisco, CA

Rose's Cafe

5.0
5
545 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian
A favorite in the Cow Hollow neighborhood, Rose's Café is a hangout for locals who bask in the sun at sidewalk tables, duck inside for a cappuccino, or stay for a leisurely meal. Many customers are regulars who frequent the pretty bistro-café that offers table service and some of the most deliciously affordable food in San Francisco - Italian fare created using organic local produce, fresh seafood, humanely raised meats, and free-range poultry. Rose's artisan bakers bake a daily selection of pastries, desserts and breads. Menu highlights include: pizzas, daily soups and house made pasta. Accepting Reservations for Dinner Only!

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2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 5 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Italian, European
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 8:30 am–4:00 pm Breakfast & Lunch Mon–Fri 9:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 775-2200
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic, Women
  • Executive chef
    Miguel Tzab
  • Catering
    N/A
  • Neighborhood
    Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
  • Cross street
    Steiner
  • Parking details
    We are sorry, but we no longer offer valet. <br /><br />Street parking is available, Closest garages: 1) Union @ Buchanan (3 blocks away on Union Street. 2) 2055 Lombard @ Webster. <br /><br /><br />
  • Public transit
    22 Fillmore & 45 Stockton
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 545 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Best Overall

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Californian

  • San Francisco

    Best Overall

  • San Francisco

    Best Food

  • San Francisco

    Californian

545 Reviews
  1. terpsfan

    Baltimore

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Haven't been to SF since before the pandemic, but now that we can travel again, we were overjoyed to see that Rosie's is still going strong. The steelhead special was outstanding.

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  2. AdamD

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We sat outside under the heat lamps, the experience was pleasant and the food and service was excellent! The burgers and steak were delicious, nothing beats the aroma of a wood fire prepared foods!

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  3. Kevin

    San Francisco

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We ate outside at a heated table as we have a dog, they are very accommodating which we appreciate. Our server was very good.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a calm and cozy experience with great service and amazing food. Can’t wait to come back!

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  5. franinsf

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We sat outside under an umbrella on a beautiful warm Saturday. The food was good, but the service and relaxing atmosphere made it special.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Let me tell you about my experience what do you want to know

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  7. AverageTraveler

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding fare and service (thanks, Jackie)! Everything from the cocktail and wine and beer on tap, to the salads, and the pastas, (margherita) pizza, steelhead (salmon), and to the raspberry sorbet, was super! Also appreciated being able to have a fried egg put on the pizza. The patio, with the guest-adjustable heating, was very comfortable.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rose’s Cafe has been my go to place for over 25 years. The quality of the food is very consistent and delicious. 

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  9. Zalophus

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Perfect setting, easy to get to via Muni, Butter lettuce Salad, Steelhead Trout, Garlic Fried Potatoes, and Lave Cake were delicious, and prepared with very fresh ingredients. I will go back, and Roses is now one of my "go-to" restaurants in the city.

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  10. JulieP

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our meals were absolutely delicious and service was top-notch. Great neighborhood restaurant and always consistently great!

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  11. Brooke

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat outside under the heaters. It was quiet and a nice place for a dinner date.

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  12. StaceyD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fantastic. Beet salad and roasted chicken were fabulous. Will be back soon.

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  13. CountessMariaVioletta

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A neighborhood favorite for the last 25+ years, Rose's never disappoints! The food is excellent, the staff is wonderful, and the location ideal. I'm so grateful to have this neighborhood gem!

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  14. AverageTraveler

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    One of San Francisco's very best restaurants! The quality of anything on the menu is very high. The Roman-style pizza is fabulous. Salads, pastas, baked goods, cocktails - they all rock too! Open from breakfast to dinner time! Friendly and attentive staff, many of whom have been with Rose's for quite some time now. Indoor seating, or in the patio or under the canopy in the front (with heaters), or in the two parklets. And in a neighborhood that lets you combine a meal at Rose's with other activities.

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  15. LauraP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We live in the neighborhood and didn't go much because we thought it was mostly pizza but during restaurant week they really stepped up. I love the ambiance, the service was nice but the food was really good. Short ribs were divine. Love the wine pairing. We will be back more frequently

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice neighborhood place. Quality of food is high, good Value. Pleasant customers and neighbors at the bistro make this a very peasant, Low pressure experience/

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  17. JarJarBanks

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always wonderful service and delicious fresh home made pasta that miraculously comes out of the tiny kitchen.

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  18. DaphneW

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love this restaurant! First went here before the pandemic with a friend who lives nearby, and this is my first time back since then. Did not disappoint! Service was fantastic, we got a huge basked of foccacia "for the table" -- at no cost -- and it was fabulous focaccia at that. All the dishes were diving as well. Can't wait to come back!

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  19. JarJarBanks

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious homemade Pasra dishes and a really good thin Pizza in a lovely room with impeccable service. Who can ask for more. Not me

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  20. JACKB

    San Francisco

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always a great menu selection and very attentive service. And a very good wine selection.

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  21. Jaamm

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    All our dishes were flavorful, well prepared and presented. Service attentive. Unfortunately IAQ from wood fired oven was overwhelming and detracted from the dining experience.

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  22. JACKB

    San Francisco

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always good food and excellent service. A neighborhood gem

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great menu and very friendly staff and great service

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Introducing a friend to an always wonderful experience! Ricardo is usually my server. Great food. Great people!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful! As always.

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  26. NGM6

    San Francisco

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dinner & service in a great neighborhood .

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  27. JMN55

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great wait staff! Food excellent too.

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  28. florianneg

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Love the people!

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  29. msquare

    San Francisco

    73 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Have been here many times, food is consistently good. Comfy atmosphere and good service. Great neighborhood restaurant!

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  30. PhilW

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    I used to go here every Saturday night for years, but have not been in at least 3 years. I think they are eliminating items from certain dishes and adding them as sides, but my memory is not great so I could be wrong. They do not seem to serve bread with meals any more, another cost-cutting measure. The Brussel sprouts are always spot on, as is the 1/2 chicken which is always perfectly cooked. All staff seems new.

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  31. JACKB

    San Francisco

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    good wine list, good dining options, and always good service !

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  32. Marek

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall4food1service4ambience4
    Advertised as vegan/vegetarian, you won’t enjoy food there if not animal eater. You can choose some veggie sides to fill the time watching other people eating.

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  33. OliveT

    San Francisco

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was lovely overall.

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  34. SFNative

    San Francisco

    46 reviews

    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Rose's Cafe is a nice little spot on Union St. We went there to check out their Fall Menu for SF Restaurant Week. My husband chose from the regular menu and I had the prefix menu. He order the Grilled Local Calamari with Lentils, Braised Green and Paprika Aioli. We didn’t expect this type of calamari but it certainly WOWed us in a good way. We highly suggest this for anyone who wants to have fresh calamari that’s not fried. My first course was the Roasted Beet Salad. It was a good portion that was simply delicious. My second course was the House Made Fettuccine with cauliflower, leeks, chilies, tomato sauce and Pecorino. It was light and tasty but my taste buds would have been happier if the sauce was a bit more memorable. My husband was in the mood for burger and that’s what he got. Nothing special just something to fill him up. For dessert we shared the Dulce de Leche Lava Cake. It was sweet with a chewy outer crust. Not really to my liking as I was imagining something with a bit more chocolate in it but I’m sure others would disagree. Try it you might say I was all wrong. Oh, I did have the wine paring with each course. I highly recommend the Vinho Verde, Duinta Da Lisa, Portugal, 2020 to start. The Chianti, “Cetamuna”, Badia a Coltibuono, Tuscan, Italy 2019 was light but I prefer a bolder blend. Plus, I wouldn’t recommend anyone having a dessert with the Tawny Port, Dow’s Portugal 2015. It’s just too sweet so either get dessert or the port but not both. Cheers!

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  35. Karen

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a wonderful find! Attractive space, good menu options and excellent service. It was Restaurant Week and they had a prix-fixe menu but we chose to order off the regular menu, as we didn't want too much food. The roasted chicken was huge, juicy and delicious. The fish was done perfectly. Highly recommend for 2-4 people.

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  36. ricahrdG

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect service was terrific. Ambience was great. Everything was amazing.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was WONDERFUL as always I just love it there service is always GREAT ….but this was even better….

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and service as usual

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  39. NinaT

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Two of had the roasted chicken. It was dry, tough and obviously overcooked. I would have sent it back but there were others at our table and I didn't want to delay their dinners.

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  40. Thomasc

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    The food was good and the setting was nice... it was a Sunday evening and the atmosphere was very nice

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Rose's Cafe is rated 5 stars by 545 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Rose's Cafe

2298 Union Street, San Francisco, CA 94123

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Steiner
  • Neighborhood
    Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 8:30 am–4:00 pm Breakfast & Lunch Mon–Fri 9:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Italian, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    We are sorry, but we no longer offer valet. <br /><br />Street parking is available, Closest garages: 1) Union @ Buchanan (3 blocks away on Union Street. 2) 2055 Lombard @ Webster. <br /><br /><br />
  • Public transit
    22 Fillmore & 45 Stockton
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic, Women
  • Executive chef
    Miguel Tzab
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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