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Shelby's Rooftop, San Francisco, CA

Shelby's Rooftop

4.4
4.4
364 Reviews
$50 and over
American
250 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94103-3109

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Experience an elevated evening at Shelby's Rooftop, perched high above 4th street in downtown San Francisco. Relish in delectable drinks, small bites, and breathtaking views. Shelby's Rooftop combines a seductive ambiance with a contemporary-chic atmosphere, creating a distinctive San Francisco rooftop lounge. Whether dining indoors or outdoors, savor the mouthwatering shared plates, expertly-crafted cocktails, and panoramic city views.

All ages are welcome when our kitchen is open, until 11pm every day. After that, our bar remains open until closing for adults 21+

For parties larger than 10 and private bookings, please contact us directly to book.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Dining Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–1:00 am Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:30 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Michelle Mathews
  • Neighborhood
    SOMA
  • Cross street
    4th street
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 364 people are saying

Shelby's Rooftop 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shelby's Rooftop in San Francisco boasts "spectacular views" and a "super sexy" atmosphere, making it perfect for date nights and special gatherings. While some guests experienced slow service, the "delicious" food and "amazing" drinks consistently earned praise. Patrons love the vibrant vibe and stunning cityscape backdrop.

364 Reviews
  1. Sam

    Houston9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Super cold. Food menu was blah at best. No real protein besides the pork option. I’d go again but expectations are different. So if you’re hungry go elsewhere and bring a coat.

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  2. Ronda

    Central Coast1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I had set a reservation for my Birthday, we got the last outdoor seating that was reverse from the view. Waited forever for service, once ordered food came first, food was good. Ate through two small plates before drinks arrived. Cocktail were mediocre at best All in all was very disappointed. I had put a lot of thought into choosing Shelby's as a place to celebrate my birthday.

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  3. Jon VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service! Great menu, especially the octopus. Cool setting.

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  4. Amanda VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best service ever - from the host who greeted us and helped accommodate us showing up 45 min early, to the service team taking care of our table. I love this spot!

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  5. Peter

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, accommodating staff, beautiful view, lovely ambiance.

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  6. Andre VIP

    San Diego27 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    When visiting San Francisco, Shelby’s used to be a favorite place of mine. Sadly now, I was highly disappointed. I raved about this place to my wife, who I brought for the first time. Service was horrible! We had to chase someone down to place our food and drinks order. We waited over 1/2hr with no food, drinks, or even checking in on us. We told 2 different people to get our waitress, no one came. We ended leaving hungry and highly disappointed. We will not be coming back anytime soon.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Gilda

    San Francisco3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Nice location attentive service views ok too cold inside!

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  8. rigo

    Las Vegas1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    perfect date night

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  9. Madeleine

    San Francisco13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Host - dismissive and did not say bye. Waiter did not seem interested. Busser was the sweetest and most attentive to us - lighting our heater, bring us blankets, and constantly checking on us. He was the only saving grace on service. The food (we got apps only)is super pricey but good (not great). View is lovely. No reason to return

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Stefanie VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Our heater kept going out so was a bit chilly. When we arrived with reservations there were other spaces available that we perhaps could have been moved to with a working heater instead.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Shelby's Rooftop is rated 4.4 stars by 364 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
Google Map for Shelby's Rooftop

250 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94103-3109

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    4th street
  • Neighborhood
    SOMA
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–1:00 am Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:30 am
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Michelle Mathews
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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