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Shelby's Rooftop, San Francisco, CA

Shelby's Rooftop

4.4 (371)
$50 and over
American
250 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94103-3109

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
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 371 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shelby's Rooftop offers "breathtaking views" of the San Francisco skyline, complemented by a "romantic ambiance" perfect for date nights. The food is generally "delicious," with standout mentions of the octopus and a diverse menu. Service is often praised as "attentive and friendly," though experiences can vary.

371 Reviews
  1. Afshin VIP

    Central Coast1 review

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    No one approached our table after being seated for 20 minutes. No servers in sight. We ended up leaving without ordering or interacting with any staff members.

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  2. Raelyn

    Central Coast1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The service was slow and bus staff was unresponsive. The food was subpar. No, the food was disgusting. Short ribs were described so beautifully but were delivered with a teaspoon of cold potato puree, no horseradish, snd one enormous bone with grisly fat globules attached. Some beef also but so much fat that it was just grotesque.

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  3. Katya

    San Francisco4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was great. Things not so great: - intense perfumes interior - trash not collected from between couch cushions at open time before anyone came in - drinks were mediocre - we ordered the trout spread, this was okay but the bread it came with was not. Feels like the spot doesn’t try to be too good because the view should take care of appeal.

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  4. Jessica VIP

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, service was awesome, thanks Mark! Great views!

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  5. Simon VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Usually the place makes great drinks but not last night, I had to send it back.

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  6. Danila

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been at this amazing place in a Sunday evening for a cocktail. We didn’t want to have dinner so we went to drink and enjoy the sunset from the rooftop. I highly suggest this spot, everything is extremely curate.

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  7. Morgan

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Energetic vibes. Can get cold but the patio has heaters and blankets are available. Staff are friendly and professional. Drinks are SF pricing, strong and tasty.

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  8. Sam

    Houston9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    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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  9. Ronda

    Central Coast1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    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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  10. Jon VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    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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FAQs

Shelby's Rooftop is rated 4.4 stars by 371 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 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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